Patent ID: 7980871

Claim:
A lamp system comprising: a light assembly comprising a light source and a base, the base comprising a bypass activating system extending downwardly from the base, the bypass activation system comprising a first separating member; a socket assembly comprising a socket dimensioned to receive via insertion the base of the light assembly, the socket assembly including first and second contacting members positioned proximate opposing sides of the socket; and a bypass mechanism configured to extend from the first contacting member of the socket assembly to the second contacting member of the socket assembly, and moveable between a first position and a second position, the bypass mechanism comprising: a cabinet having opposing first and second sides, the first side facing the first contacting member; and a first extending member attached to the cabinet at a joint, wherein the first extending member is moveable while the cabinet remains substantially stationary relative to the socket, the first extending member being configured to extend from the first side of the cabinet to the first contacting member of the socket assembly when the bypass mechanism is in the first position; wherein current flow is bypassed from the light assembly and across the socket assembly through the first bypass mechanism when the bypass mechanism is in the first position, wherein in the second position, current flow is directed through the light assembly, wherein upon insertion of the base of the light assembly into the socket assembly, the first separating member separates the first extending member of the bypass mechanism from the first contacting member of the socket assembly, thereby placing the bypass mechanism in the second position, and wherein upon removal of the base of the light assembly from the socket assembly, the first extending member resumes contact with the first contacting member, wherein the bypass mechanism is placed in the first position.