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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 19, 2010
Yichong Zeng, Chelmsford, MA (US);
Hong Luo, Andover, MA (US);
Yichong Zeng, Chelmsford, MA (US);
Hong Luo, Andover, MA (US);
OSRAM SYLVANIA Inc., Danvers, MA (US);
Abstract
A mechanical interface for a glass bulb is provided. The mechanical interface includes a connector and an optical mount. The connector is in contact with the glass bulb. The connector may be a separate component attached to the glass bulb, or may be a continuous part of the glass bulb, such that the connector is itself made of glass. The optical mount is configured to receive the connector. In so receiving, the optical mount operatively couples with the connector so as to secure the glass bulb in a position. The optical mount is also configured to attach to a lamp housing. A solid state light source retrofit lamp may thus be formed of a lamp housing including a solid state light source light engine and its required components, a glass bulb, and a mechanical interface for the glass bulb.