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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2003
Christopher R. Powers, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Paul D. Van Duyn, Anderson, IN (US);
Ismael Garcia, Chicago, IL (US);
David R. Mcmahan, Noblesville, IN (US);
Carey D. Marks, Anderson, IN (US);
Christopher R. Powers, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Paul D. Van Duyn, Anderson, IN (US);
Ismael Garcia, Chicago, IL (US);
David R. McMahan, Noblesville, IN (US);
Carey D. Marks, Anderson, IN (US);
Guide Corporation, Pendleton, IN (US);
Abstract
The subject invention relates to terminals that are utilized in bulb sockets for automotive lamp assemblies. The embodiments of the bulb sockets disclosed provide for superior alignment and stabilization of the bulb in the bulb socket so that proper contact is made between the terminals and the bulb without damaging the bulb or the terminals during insertion. The terminal may comprise, among other things, at least one alignment feature, which may include partial spheres, that allows for easy insertion into the bulb socket and substantially ensures proper alignment and positioning within the bulb socket so that a proper connection can be maintained with the bulb and terminal Sealing material may be used to cover wire attachment portions of the terminals and plate portions of the terminals may be used to prevent the sealing material from entering a bulb accepting portion of the socket.