Pendant lamp fixture
A pendant lamp is disclosed. The lamp includes a lamp wire and a socket for receiving an illuminating lamp bulb, first connection means for connection to a large lampshade spider ring, and second connection means for connection to a small lamp shade spider ring. The second connection means includes fittings adapted to route the lamp wire without interruption around the small lampshade spider ring.
1 . A lamp, comprising, in combination,
a socket for receiving an illuminator,
first connection means for connection to a large lampshade spider ring and second connection means for connection to a small lampshade spider ring.
2 . A lamp according to claim 1 wherein said socket has a bi-ended base, and wherein the first connection means is at one socket end and the second connection means is at the other socket end.
3 . A lamp according to claim 2 wherein said first connection means comprises a helical socket thread, a retaining ring having a mating thread for connection to the socket connection thread, and a spider ring engagement element for engaging the large spider ring.
4 . A lamp according to claim 3 wherein said helical socket thread is formed on the outer socket surface.
5 . A lamp according to claim 1 wherein said second connection means comprises a first fitting adapted to carry an electric wire into and through a fitting inlet end and out one outlet side in a direction at an angle to the fitting end.
6 . A lamp according to claim 6 wherein said first fitting also carries a first stud in a position substantially coaxial with the first fitting inlet end.
7 . A lamp according to claim 1 wherein said second connection means further comprises a second fitting adapted to carry the electric wire into and through a fitting inlet and out a fitting outlet end.
8 . A lamp according to claim 7 wherein said second fitting also carries a second stud in a position substantially coaxial with the second fitting outlet end and selectively substantially coaxial with a first stud mounted in and on a second connection first fitting.
9 . A lamp according to claim 8 wherein said second fitting outlet end is joined to said socket.
10 . A lamp according to claim I wherein said second connection means comprises
a first fitting adapted to carry an electric wire and mounting a first stud, and
a second fitting adapted to carry an electric wire and mounting a second stud,
the first and second fittings being adapted to be arrayed so that the first and second studs can be arranged in a confronting, separated, coaxial configuration.
11 . A lamp according to claim 10 wherein said first and second studs are threaded, and wherein the lamp further comprises a threaded bushing for interconnecting the first and second studs.
12 . A lamp according to claim 11 wherein said bushing is adapted to clamp a spider ring between the bushing and a fitting.
13 . A lamp, comprising, in combination,
a bi-ended socket for receiving an illuminator,
first connection means at one socket end for connection to a large lampshade spider ring and second connection means at the other socket end for connection to a small lampshade spider ring.
14 . A lamp according to claim 13 wherein said first connection means comprises a retaining ring for connection to the socket end for engaging and retaining a large lamp shade spider ring.
15 . A lamp according to claim 13 wherein said second connection means comprises a first fitting having a first stud in a position substantially coaxial with said socket.
16 . The lamp according to claim 13 wherein said second connection means further comprises a second fitting having a second stud in a position selectively substantially coaxial with said first stud.
17 . A lamp according to claim 1 wherein said second connection means comprises
a first fitting adapted to carry an electric wire and mounting a first stud, and
a second fitting adapted to carry an electric wire and mounting a second stud,
the first and second fittings being adapted to be arrayed so that the first and second studs can be arranged in a confronting, separated, co-axial configuration.
18 . A lamp according to claim 17 wherein said first and second studs are threaded, and wherein the lamp further comprises a threaded bushing for interconnecting the first and second studs.
19 . A lamp according to claim 18 wherein said bushing is adapted to clamp a small spider ring between the bushing and a fitting.
20 . A lamp, comprising, in combination,
a lamp wire and a socket for receiving an illuminating lamp bulb,
first connection means for connection to a large lampshade spider ring,
and second connection means for connection to a small lampshade spider ring,
the second connection means including fittings adapted to route the lamp wire without interruption around the small lampshade spider ring.