Patent ID: 8672510

Claim:
An apparatus for electrically bridging a user-selected number of lamp assemblies in a substantially series-connected lamp assembly string comprising (a) a first means for aligning and retaining a first section of insulated wire, said first means containing a first electrically-conductive insulation-penetrating means which connects to the inner conductor of said first section of insulated wire, (b) a second means for aligning and retaining a second section of insulated wire, said second means containing a second electrically-conductive insulation-penetrating means which is connected to the inner conductor of said second section of insulated wire, (c) said first electrically-conductive insulation-penetrating means communicating with said second electrically-conductive insulation-penetrating means, (d) whereby a user can quickly diagnose and repair faults in said substantially series-connected lamp assembly string.