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Decorative lighting fixture and lighting string

  • US 20040190289A1
  • Filed: 03/24/2003
  • Published: 09/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A waterproof lighting fixture, comprising:

  • a socket having a first receiving bore for telescopically receiving the male end of a light bulb;

    said socket having a retaining ring convexly disposed along an inner surface of the first receiving bore for engaging an outer surface of a light bulb telescopically inserted into the first receiving bore of the socket for holding the light bulb in position within the socket;

    said socket having a wedge-shaped annular skirt disposed convexly around an outer surface of a lower end of said socket;

    a socket base having a second receiving bore for receiving a male end of the socket;

    said socket base having a wedge-shaped recess disposed circumferentially about an inner surface of the second receiving bore; and

    whereby when said socket is inserted into the second receiving bore of said socket based, said wedge-shaped skirt engages said wedge-shaped recess to form a waterproof seal to prevent entry of moisture into the second receiving bore of said socket base.

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