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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 17, 2009
Applicants:
Joseph M. Massabki, Virginia Beach, VA (US);
Gary L. Lawson, Suffolk, VA (US);
Chung-wai (Paul) Cheng, Hong Kong, HK;
Inventors:
Joseph M. Massabki, Virginia Beach, VA (US);
Gary L. Lawson, Suffolk, VA (US);
Chung-wai (Paul) Cheng, Hong Kong, HK;
Assignee:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 33/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention is a lamp system for use in a light string system comprising a light assembly and a socket assembly. The light assembly comprises a light source, a base in communication with the light source, and a bypass activating system. The socket assembly comprises a socket adapted to receive the light assembly and a bypass mechanism having a first position and a second position. The bypass activating system is adapted to move the bypass mechanism between the first and second positions.