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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 03, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 30, 2002
Glen P. Williamson, Manchester, NH (US);
Osram Sylvania Inc., Danvers, MA (US);
Abstract
A mount assembly for a lamp has a glass stem ( ) having a first portion ( ) that is tubular and has an outside diameter D and a second portion ( ) formed as a pinch seal. A blow-hole ( ) is formed in the tubular first portion and is connected to an exhaust tubulation ( ). A substantially C-shaped clip ( ) is mounted upon the first portion ( ). The C-shaped clip ( ) has an inside diameter D that is smaller than the outside diameter D whereby the clip ( ) frictionally engages the first portion ( ). A pair of substantially oppositely located cutouts ( ) is formed in the clip ( ), each providing an extending flap ( ) projecting away from the clip ( ). This assembly accurately supports the structure and prevents rotation of the mount assembly. An upstanding tab ( ) is located substantially midway between the extending flaps, i.e., opposite the open part of the clip, and angled inwardly toward the center of the C-shaped clip ( ). The tab ( ) is provided with a hooked end ( ) which engages the blow-hole ( ) and fixes the position of the clip ( ) both vertically and rotationally.