Automotive apparatus and method using bulb socket retention of components

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5842769
SERIAL NO

07992741

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In accordance with the present invention, an automotive device is comprised of a substrate, a second component, and a light bulb socket, whereby the bulb socket retains the second component, directly or indirectly, to the substrate; the second component is solely attached to the substrate, directly or indirectly, by the bulb socket. More specifically, the substrate is an outer housing and the second component is a lamp reflector. The present invention also comprises the method of inserting and retaining these parts with the bulb socket. Furthermore, the present invention may be part of a backlit switch, an overhead reading lamp, or an instrument panel light.

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UT AUTOMOTIVE DEARBORN INC (A DELAWARE CORPORATION)5200 AUTO CLUB DRIVE DEARBORN MI 48126

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Muller, Robert D Royal Oak, MI 7 162
Schmidt, Robert M Livonia, MI 39 992

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