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Broken Lamps Removed Safely with Shockproof Tool - 1940

Broken light bulbs can be unscrewed from their sockets easily with a lamp-based remover that reduces the danger of shocks, short circuits and cut fingers. At one end is a hollow rubber grip that is inserted into the broken base, with the hand at a safe distance, to remove it quickly even when the current is on. Two sizes can be made, one for medium and one for mogul screw bases.

Originally published in Popular Mechanics Magazine - December 1940 - Copyright 1940, by Popular Mechanics Co. in the United States, Australia and France. All commercial use and rights to use as prescribed by U.S. Copyright law.