Robert K Schunk

Author:

Robert W. Schunk

ISBN #:

0521607701

Author:

Robert W. Schunk

ISBN #:

0521632374

US Patent:

63190567, Nov 20, 2001

Filed:

Sep 28, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/407722

Inventors:

Robert K. Schunk - Brentwood TN
Frank A. Crum - Nashville TN

International Classification:

H01R 1100

US Classification:

439505

Abstract:

A stringer of decorative lights comprising of a parallel wired primary and secondary light stringer. Each decorative light stringer includes a plurality of neon lamp assemblies having a voltage reduction means. Each lamp socket typically includes a rotary safety disc. The secondary light stringer has a lamp socket compatible male plug. This lamp socket compatible male plug is used to connect this secondary light stringer to any lamp socket of the primary light stringer. Each lamp typically includes an insulated lamp base for receiving lamp, and a plurality of electrical contacts depending from the lamp base and connected to the lamp. A quick release mounting method for a bayonet lamp is also disclosed.

US Patent:

60742445, Jun 13, 2000

Filed:

Jul 25, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/900898

Inventors:

Frank Andrew Crum - Nashville TN
Robert Kenneth Schunk - Brentwood TN

International Classification:

H01R 1100

US Classification:

439505

Abstract:

A stringer of decorative lights comprising of a parallel wired primary and secondary light stringer. Each decorative light stringer includes a plurality of neon lamp assemblies having a step-down transformer. Each lamp socket typically includes a rotary safety disc. The secondary light stringer has a lamp socket compatible male plug. This lamp socket compatible male plug is used to connect this secondary light stringer to any lamp socket of the primary light stringer. Each lamp typically includes an insulated lamp base for receiving lamp, and a plurality of electrical contacts depending from the lamp base and connected to the lamp. A quick release mounting method for a bayonet lamp is also disclosed.