Systems and methods for water-resistant lamp holders
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1. A decorative lighting system comprising:
- a power source;
at least one external electrical conductor;
at least one light string comprising a plurality of water-resistant electric lamp assemblies, each of the plurality of water-resistant electric lamp assemblies comprising;
a lamp base having an upper end, a lower end having a bottom surface, and a sidewall disposed therebetween, the sidewall and bottom surface creating a hollow cavity inside the lamp base;
an outer bulb detachably attachable to the lamp base;
a light source;
at least one internal electrical conductor; and
a gasket adapted for placement into the hollow cavity, the gasket comprising (i) a top surface having a first plurality of apertures, (ii) a bottom surface having a second plurality of apertures, and (iii) an external face extending between the top surface and the bottom surface, wherein each aperture in the first plurality of apertures corresponds to a respective aperture in the second plurality of apertures to create a channel running between the respective aperture pair, each channel comprising a slit extending from the external face of the body of the gasket to the channel and configured to transition between a closed configuration corresponding to a first inner face of the slit abutting a second inner face of the slit and an open configuration corresponding to the first and second inner faces being spaced apart such that the at least one internal electrical conductor is permitted to pass laterally from outside the gasket to within a channel of a corresponding aperture pair;
wherein attaching the outer bulb to the lamp base creates a waterproof seal at the top of the lamp base;
wherein placing the gasket into the hollow cavity creates a waterproof seal at the lower end of the lamp base; and
wherein the at least one external electrical conductor connects the plurality of water-resistant electric lamp assemblies to the power source.
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Abstract
The disclosed technology includes a water-resistant lamp assembly for preventing interference with the operation of an electric lamp due to leaks. The water-resistant lamp assembly may include a gasket that provides a seal with the bottom of the base of the lamp holder to prevent water from entering the internal cavity of the lamp holder. The gasket may further shield internal electrical conductors from exposure to water that has leaked into the internal cavity of the lamp holder.
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1. A decorative lighting system comprising:
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a power source; at least one external electrical conductor; at least one light string comprising a plurality of water-resistant electric lamp assemblies, each of the plurality of water-resistant electric lamp assemblies comprising; a lamp base having an upper end, a lower end having a bottom surface, and a sidewall disposed therebetween, the sidewall and bottom surface creating a hollow cavity inside the lamp base; an outer bulb detachably attachable to the lamp base; a light source; at least one internal electrical conductor; and a gasket adapted for placement into the hollow cavity, the gasket comprising (i) a top surface having a first plurality of apertures, (ii) a bottom surface having a second plurality of apertures, and (iii) an external face extending between the top surface and the bottom surface, wherein each aperture in the first plurality of apertures corresponds to a respective aperture in the second plurality of apertures to create a channel running between the respective aperture pair, each channel comprising a slit extending from the external face of the body of the gasket to the channel and configured to transition between a closed configuration corresponding to a first inner face of the slit abutting a second inner face of the slit and an open configuration corresponding to the first and second inner faces being spaced apart such that the at least one internal electrical conductor is permitted to pass laterally from outside the gasket to within a channel of a corresponding aperture pair; wherein attaching the outer bulb to the lamp base creates a waterproof seal at the top of the lamp base; wherein placing the gasket into the hollow cavity creates a waterproof seal at the lower end of the lamp base; and wherein the at least one external electrical conductor connects the plurality of water-resistant electric lamp assemblies to the power source. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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2. A water-resistant electric lamp assembly comprising:
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a lamp base having an upper end, a lower end having a bottom surface, and a sidewall disposed therebetween, the sidewall and bottom surface creating a hollow cavity inside the lamp base; an outer bulb detachably attachable to the lamp base; a light source; one or more internal electrical conductors; and a gasket adapted for placement into the hollow cavity, the gasket comprising one or more slits, each slit of the one or more slits extending from a top surface of the gasket to a bottom surface of the gasket and being configured to laterally receive at least one of the one or more internal electrical conductors; wherein attaching the outer bulb to the lamp base creates a waterproof seal at the top of the lamp base; and wherein placing the gasket into the hollow cavity creates a waterproof seal at the lower end of the lamp base. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10)
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11. A decorative lighting system comprising:
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a power source; at least one external electrical conductor; at least one light string comprising a plurality of water-resistant electric lamp assemblies, each of the plurality of water-resistant electric lamp assemblies comprising; a lamp base having an upper end, a lower end having a bottom surface, and a sidewall disposed therebetween, the sidewall and bottom surface creating a hollow cavity inside the lamp base; an outer bulb detachably attachable to the lamp base; a light source; at least one internal electrical conductor; and a gasket adapted for placement into the hollow cavity, the gasket comprising a top surface having a first plurality of apertures and a bottom surface having a second plurality of apertures, wherein each aperture in the first plurality of apertures corresponds to a respective aperture in the second plurality of apertures to create a channel running between the respective aperture pair, each channel comprising a slit extending from an external face of the body of the gasket to the channel and configured to receive the at least one internal electrical conductor, such that the at least one internal electrical conductor is substantially surrounded by the gasket in all radially outward directions; wherein attaching the outer bulb to the lamp base creates a waterproof seal at the top of the lamp base; wherein placing the gasket into the hollow cavity creates a waterproof seal at the lower end of the lamp base; and wherein the at least one external electrical conductor connects the plurality of water-resistant electric lamp assemblies to the power source.
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