GB190418628A - An Improved Holder or Socket for Electric Incandescent Lamps. - Google Patents

Abstract

18,628. Stern, G. B., and Greene, A. C. Aug. 29. Supporting lamps; incandescent lamps, holders for. A holder for a capped lamp or an imitation candle consists of an insulating-base a, carrying the spring plungers b, and placed in a metal cylinder d in which the bayonet slots are formed, and a surrounding case i having two flanges l, k. The flange k serves to retain the insulating-base a in place, while the flange l may be extended to form a shade, or may have arms for supporting a shade, or may be used to secure the holder in a wall, being then flush with the surface. When the socket is employed in connection with an electric candle, the flange may have an annular recess to receive an ornamental or other cup. The case i may have spring tongues m cut out of it, and holes may be formed through the case and cylinder d to facilitate the connection of the wires. Internal projections from the cylinder take into grooves in the insulating-base a, and the various parts are secured together by means of a screw j. A ring p of rubber or other resilient material may be placed between the lamp and holder.