New 20oz globe shape????

[Lamp Addict]

I just picked this lamp up for shits and noticed the globe is a shape I've never seen before. Has anyone else seen these or have info on them?  Thanks!

[John]

I just bought the exact same lamp this last weekend and noticed the same thing. No idea the purpose and can’t see a difference in the lamp itself when running. I would be interested in finding out why the design change after so many decades. 
Johnny

[Claude J]

its to stop the wax plug from floating around and causing cloudiness during shipment

[John]

Sweet. Good to know. Hope it worked. I will find out then my lamp is broken in. 

[KS]

I also read somewhere that this globe shape helps to keep the coil in place and to not allow it to blow upwards or fall out of shape.

[Claude J]

That would also be a welcome solution to the new design, 
Hoping they carry this through the entire line at some point.
I lost count of how many people complain about cloudy lamps when they arrive at their door, 
Usually resolved with cycling but one less complaint is welcome

MagmaMan said:

I also read somewhere that this globe shape helps to keep the coil in place and to not allow it to blow upwards or fall out of shape.