Abstract: A removable, reusable cover assembly for a light assembly has a light filtering cover with an interior that surrounds a lamp of the light assembly and a connector that attaches to the light assembly. The cover assembly has first and second vent holes that communicate with the interior of the cover. During energization of the lamp, the air in the interior of the cover is heated and escapes through the first vent hole. Cooling air is drawn through the second vent hole into the interior of the cover to cool the lamp.

Abstract: The present invention provides a luminaire component housing which has at least two upwardly opening pockets substantially equal to the heights of the components to be fitted therein. The component housing has a cover which cinches the components into their respective pockets, thereby eliminating the need for metal straps, screws or other traditional hardware to secure components into place.

Abstract: A lighting fixture has a housing with a latching surface, a frame coupled to the housing and having a slot, a refractor or lens supported by the frame, and a latching member coupled to the frame. The latching member includes a main flexing portion, a lead portion extending from one end of the main flexing portion and received in the slot of the frame, and a cam portion extending from an opposite end of the main flexing portion. The latching member moves between a released position with the latching member disengaged from the latching surface of the housing, and a latched position with the latching member engaged with the latching surface of the housing.

Abstract: The invention is a device attaching to a building structure wherein decorative seasonal lighting may be installed, the device having a front cover member which conceals and protects the installed seasonal lighting when the user deems it inappropriate to display such lighting, so that such installed seasonal lighting does not need to be removed from the building structure.

Abstract: An oven light assembly includes a lens, a housing, a lamp base and a light bulb. The lens and housing protect the light bulb from the oven environment. The housing includes a rim having cantilever beams and louvers that engage flanged lips on an outer edge of the lens. Cantilever beams apply an upward force to maintain the flanged lips in the louvers. The housing maintains the lens properly positioned and allows removal of the lens without the use of tools.

Abstract: A lamp module for an image projector includes a lamp assembly connected to a lamp frame by a retainer clip having three-point snap connection to the lamp frame. The retainer clip is made of sheet metal and includes a central opening that receives the lamp assembly to form a sub-assembly that snaps into the lamp frame. The lamp frame includes two upstanding posts each having a shoulder that snaps into an associated opening in the retainer clip. The retainer clip further includes a lip that snaps over the front face of the lamp frame to securely connect the lamp assembly to the lamp frame.

Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a housing, a frame, and a hinge assembly pivotally coupling the frame to the housing. The hinge assembly includes a first hinge part fixed to and extending from the housing and has first and second support arms and a pin extending between the support arms. A centering bar is located between the first and second support arms. The hinge assembly also includes a second hinge part extending from the frame and slidably engaged with the first hinge part. The second hinge part has a first arcuate lead arm and a first trap arm defining a receiving area between the lead arm and the trap arm. The pin of the first hinge part is received in the receiving area of the second hinge part. This allows the second hinge part to slide relative to the pin. Each of the lead and trap arms of the second hinge part is disposed near opposite sides of the centering bar of the first hinge part.

Abstract: A luminaire assembly comprises a lower portion for receiving a light emitting source and an upper housing that stores the electrical components of the luminaire. The lower portion has a base portion disposed against the canopy with a latch attachment portion, a lens secured to the base portion by a hinge mechanism that permits the lens to open with respect to the base portion, and a latch connected to the base portion and having a connecting portion for connecting the base portion to the lens. The upper housing is disposed above the canopy. A bracket is attached to the base portion and extends up through the aperture in the canopy and connects to an inner wall of an apertured portion of the upper housing to secure the lower portion to the upper housing. The upper housing may have extending deck supports to support the weight of the upper housing on the ribs of the canopy. A locking cam is provided to secure the bracket to the upper housing.

Abstract: A lighting fixture frame with two diecast hinges. One part of each hinge has a split trough molded-in with the body of the mounting member. One side of the split trough has a molded ball rib. The second part of each hinge has two pins molded-in with the lens frame. The pins extend parallel to the edge of the frame. One pin from the hinge has a ball groove located around its base. The ball rib and ball groove slide together for centering and allowing ample clearance between the body and the frame. A lock can releasably cover one pin of each hinge, to retain pins in the troughs, while allowing the hinges to pivot.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a light emitted diode (LED) bulb, mainly comprising a bulb shell, a light bulb set, an isolating plug, and a supporting contact base for connecting directly to the alternating current (AC) for its application. It consumes low electricity and enhances the lifespan in a large extent, which can be applied for the general illumination in electric appliances and computer equipments, further extended to the use for signal lights, large display panel, third brake lights, and festival lights. Meanwhile, the present invention also improves the structure to enhance the convenience for its installation.

Abstract: A modular mounting-arm assembly for use with a luminaire, the modular mounting assembly including a housing and a removable access door hingedly affixable to the housing for receiving and supporting an electrical assembly. The electrical assembly comprises electrical components having electrical connections which terminate in a mounting arm quick disconnect.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp structure that enables reliable engagement even when variations occur during molding is described. In a vehicle lamp, an attachment base body 2 may be coupled to a lens 6 covering a front surface thereof by engagement of at least a part. The lens is provided with an engagement leg portion 9 which is inserted into the body so as to be engaged with an engagement portion 10 of the body. First and second engagement protruding portions 11, 12 are formed, with a space therebetween that face the engagement portion of the body. A front surface 11a of the first engagement protruding portion is a slanted surface that is increasingly displaced to a side opposite the insertion direction.

Abstract: Optical unit for an automotive vehicle, comprising a housing (5) suitable for being integral with a structural or bodywork element (2) of a vehicle, said housing (5) defining an interior and a main opening (13) facing the vehicle exterior, and a glass (15) suitable for being fixed to the housing (5) such as to close off at least partially said main opening (13) by means of fastening members (21, 22, 31, 32). The fastening members (21, 22, 31, 32) join the glass (15) together with the housing (5) with a substantially axial play relative to the vehicle axis, the play being defined between a normal working position and a retracted position of the glass (15).

Abstract: A luminaire of elongate shape comprising a roof (1) and an elongate plate (4) which supports internal functional elements (7, 9, 10) of the luminaire. Each of the longitudinal edges of the plate (4) is provided with contact portions (3) which are turned towards the interior of the roof when the plate is in the normal operational position, while the roof is provided with hooks (8L, 8R) which face the contact portions (3) and which each have a support portion (6) which is designed to support the contact portion (3) when the plate is in the open position.

Abstract: A work light cage attachment system which includes a cage that securely attaches over the glass opening on a work light. The cage includes opposite top and bottom frame members and opposite side frame members. Attached to the corners of the top and bottom frame members are rearward extending legs. Each extending leg includes a perpendicularly aligned foot that, during assembly, is placed inside the gap between the edge of the faceplate and the glass and extends outward to prevent disengagement of the cage from the faceplate. Attached to each foot on the top and bottom frame members is a C-shaped clip which engages a raised lip formed on the inside surface of the faceplate. The lips prevent the cage from being removed from the work light without a tool, thus meeting United Laboratories code.

Abstract: A light fixture is provided which is mountable to an overhead structure, such as a switch housing of a ceiling fan. The light fixture includes a base which may be attached to the switch housing and a globe which is removably secured to the base. The base includes a plate and an annular flange extending downwardly from the plate, with a plurality of circumferentially spaced and radially inwardly extending protuberances formed on the flange. A plurality of circumferentially spaced resilient members are attached to the plate proximate the flange. The globe includes a neck and a light-emitting enclosure integral with one another, with the neck having a substantially cylindrical portion and a plurality of circumferentially extending ridges, spaced apart by gaps, which protrude radially outwardly from an outer surface of the substantially cylindrical portion of the neck.

Abstract: A detachable lighting fixture and mirror arrangement includes a lamp holder shell holding a lamp, and a mirror holding shell holding a mirror, the mirror holder shell having a plurality of axially backwardly extended cylindrical mounting sockets, the lamp holder shell having a plurality of cylindrical mounting rods respectively plugged into the cylindrical mounting sockets of the mirror holder shell, the cylindrical mounting rods each having an annular peripheral groove and a rubber ring mounted in the peripheral groove and respectively pressed against the inside wall of each mounting socket of the mirror holder shell.

Abstract: An obstruction lamp which replaces conventional incandescent light bulbs and which utilizes light emitting diodes (LEDs) in an illumination unit. The obstruction lamp includes a first plurality of LEDs connected in series. The first plurality of LEDs are mounted onto a metal vertical cylinder which provides a heat sinking for the first plurality of LEDs. A lens is configured to cover the first plurality of LEDs and the metal vertical cylinder. A metal base is provided on which the first plurality of LEDs, the metal vertical cylinder, and the lens are mounted. Further, a clamp is configured to seal the lens to the metal base. A second plurality of LEDs may be connected electrically independently of the first plurality of LEDs and may be mounted on top of the metal vertical cylinder. A wire housing may be configured to attach to the metal base and to provide electrical connection to the first and/or second plurality of LEDs.

Abstract: A combination light assembly includes a light source within a casing that is detachably mounted to a housing with a quick connect assembly. The housing has a curved rear wall and a front area having an upper opening and a lower opening. The casing is mounted to the housing so that the light source will emit light into the housing through the lower opening for reflection off the curved rear wall and out the upper opening. The quick connect assembly comprises posts extending from the casing and connector plates positioned behind attachment openings in a framework that encloses a portion of the front area. The connector plates have flex openings that expand to engage the posts. The casing is attached by moving the posts through the attachment openings and into the flex openings.

Abstract: A retrofit luminaire assembly for mounting in an existing canopy fixture housing and methods of installing same. The retrofit luminaire assembly includes a planar panel having electrical control elements mounted to an upper surface of the panel. A lamp is received in a lamp socket mounted to the panel with a light-emitting section of the lamp extending away from a lower surface of the panel. A lens is mounted to the lower surface of the panel for enclosing the light-emitting section of the lamp. The panel preferably has a pair of oppositely directed pivot members which are adapted to engage with inwardly directed flanges of the canopy fixture housing to removably and pivotally support the panel for movement between a vertical, inoperative position and a horizontal, operative position. Flange extension members are provided to engage the inwardly directed flanges of the fixture housing to reduce the size of the opening for larger fixture housings to a desired common size opening.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a roadway luminaire is provided which includes the steps of molding a two part upper housing from a composite material and applying a reflective substance directly to an inner surface of a domed portion of the housing to create a reflector. The luminaire further includes a lower housing hingedly attached to the upper housing which supports a lens therein and is pivotable into an open position and latched to the upper housing in a closed position. Means are provided for mounting the luminaire to a pole.

Abstract: A display case lighting system having a lens positioned inside a display case adjacent a light source inside the case for directing light across a viewing plane within the case and reducing contrasting illumination of items displayed within the viewing plane.

Abstract: A halogen work light with a spare bulb container integrally attached thereto is disclosed. The spare bulb container includes a tubular body and a support piece that fits inside the closed end of the tubular body and an end piece that friction fits into the open end of the tubular body. The support piece and end piece both include a longitudinal hole for receiving the ends of a spare halogen bulb and holding the bulb in a suspended position inside the tubular body. Both the support pieces are formed of a soft, resilient material, such as rubber.

Abstract: A solar cell lighting fixture is integrated with a heat sink adapted to a lantern, a garden light, a wall fitting, a portable lighting fixture or other lighting fixtures, or on a mobile vehicle including an automobile, a sea vessel, an aircraft, a bicycle, or a motorcycle. A support structure with a predetermined configuration is provided between an upper lid with a solar cell panel, and a bulb is provided below the upper lid. A bulb housing contains battery components, such as a secondary cell or a battery capacitor, a charging circuit or a component to convert electrical energy into optical energy, and operation and control circuits. The support structure defines a space for the heat sink, thus allowing heat dissipation for the area between the upper lid and the bulb, thus protecting the charging circuit and battery components contained inside the bulb housing from being damaged or having their performance negatively affected by heat built up due to prolonged exposure to the direct sun.

Abstract: A luminaire assembly includes a ballast housing, a wiring box mounted on an upper end of the ballast housing, and an optical assembly mounted on a lower end of the ballast housing. The ballast housing preferably includes a pair of identically configured ballast housing members that are integrally formed from sheet metal and folded by hand prior to final assembly of the ballast housing. The wiring box includes bent tabs that pivotally support the ballast housing between operative and inoperative positions to simplify installation of the luminaire assembly at a site. A hook and rotatable connector are provided to support the wiring box from a luminaire support member. An optional spacer box is provided to space the ballast housing from the wiring box as may be required in certain high wattage applications. The optical assembly is supported below the ballast housing by a pair of support arms that depend from the ballast housing and releasably engage with the optical assembly.

Abstract: A lamp for a vehicle, in particular for aircraft, has a housing in which a light source is arranged, with the housing including a first housing part detachably attached to a second housing part, the first and second housing parts being coaxially arranged. Each of the first and second housing parts has at least one projection extending in the axial direction from an edge thereof, for inter-engaging in a corresponding recess of the other housing part. Each projection has a retaining nose protruding in the radial, transverse, direction to form a groove into which a locking element can be inserted to lock the first housing part to the second housing part.

Abstract: A portable mounting light unit with provision for unit-to-unit interconnection comprising a housing having a mounting surface, at least two insulation displacement connectors mounted at diametrically opposite portions of the housing adjacent to the mounting surface, a lamp assembly, a diffuser cover for attachment over the lamp assembly, and at least one fastener access for attaching the housing to the supporting structure. The insulation displacement connectors allow for unit-to-unit interconnection with the ability to custom fit each interconnecting cord.

Abstract: For changing a lamp in a lamphead, in particular a stage, studio, film and/or television lamphead, a cover component of the lamphead is opened by swivelling the cover component about a swivel axis. The swivel axis runs along a straight line which cuts the cover component in two points positioned at a distance apart from one another. In the case of a circular cover component, the two points are a secant of the cover component. The swivel axis preferably thereby runs near to the middle or even centrally or diametrically through the middle of the cover component. Preferably the straight line defining the swivel axis is vertical. The cover component does not have to be swivelled far to the side, upwards or downwards, but instead is swivelled partially into the case, whereby particularly in the case of limited space availability this leads to simplified handling of the lamphead, e.g. when the lamp is changed.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a reflector, and a lens attached to a front open portion of the reflector. Cantilever-type elastic legs are formed on those portions of the lens respectively opposed to engagement holes in the reflector, and extend in a direction of the circumference of the lens. Engagement projections, for engagement in respective engagement holes, are formed at respective distal end portions of the elastic legs. When the lens is formed into a thin design, the length of the elastic legs in the circumferential direction is not limited, and each elastic leg can have a length sufficient to enable it to be elastically deformed so as to fit the engagement projection into the engagement hole. Therefore, the engagement projection can be positively and easily engaged in the engagement hole. Even if one tried to forcibly engage the engagement projection in the engagement hole, the elastic leg will not break.

Abstract: A signal apparatus (1) is suggested which permits a flexible use of the individual signal apparatus components. According to the invention, this is achieved in that a holder and a signal generator (3) for the connection to the holder are provided, the signal generator (3) comprising a base housing (4) made of plastic and penetrated by at least two contact elements (4), and the function elements of the signal apparatus (1).

Abstract: A holiday lighting assembly, for allowing Christmas lights to be permanently mounted upon a building near the eaves of said building, and for allowing selective display of the lights during the appropriate season, comprising a housing mounted to the building. The housing has an open front, and a pair of sides. The lights are located inside the housing, extending between the sides. A front flap selectively covers the open front in order to conceal the lights. Pins on the front flap mate with slots in the sides of the housing, to allow the front flap to pivot upward and slide into the housing to allow the lights to be displayed.

Abstract: A globe lighting assembly comprises a metal cage, a plastic globe at least partially surrounded by the metal cage, a reflector reflecting light from a light source throughout the globe, and a socket clip disposable into the reflector. The socket clip includes legs having at least one position along each of the legs corresponding to settings for the light source in the reflector. The metal cage has lower and upper rings, and prongs which all surround and give structural support for at least one of an upper portion and a lower door of the globe. The upper portion is hingedly connected to the lower door. The lower door has a circular rim that fits into an inner surface of the lower ring when the globe is in the closed position. As a result, the circular rim of the lower portion is not viewable from the outside of the globe. The lower ring of the cage has an inner circular lip that aids in preventing moisture from entering an interior of the globe.

Abstract: A head lamp for a vehicle having a power supply includes a discharge bulb, a reflector for holding the discharge bulb, a lamp body for accommodating the reflector, the lamp body having an opening in the reflector for replacing the discharge bulb, a back cover coupled to the lamp body to close the opening, a starting circuit coupled to the discharge bulb for lighting the discharge bulb, a first connector coupled to the starting circuit, a second connector coupled to the power supply; and a detachable lock member fastening the back cover to the first and second connectors, wherein the lock member is covered by the first and second connectors when the connectors are coupled with each other, so that the back cover cannot be open before disengaging the lock member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting luminaires (A) includes a lower mounting plate (30a) having a front face (32a) and a back face (34a) adapted for attachment to a luminaire. An upper mounting plate (30b), having a front face (32b) and a back face (34b), is adapted for attachment to an electrical assembly (20). The upper and lower mounting plates are identical in configuration. The upper mounting plate selectively engages the lower mounting plate so that the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate are in locking relation. A hinge (50) operatively connects the upper and lower mounting plates. The hinge is adapted to swing down and suspend the luminaire while the appropriate electrical connections are made and pivot to a substantially horizontal position once the upper and lower mounting plates have been placed in locking relation.

Abstract: An illumination device for vessels that have access ports terminated with pipe flanges. The illumination device includes a retention collar that is adapted to receive a flashlight at its first end. The opposite second end of the retention collar terminates with a flange. A conduit extends through the retention collar from the first end to the second end. A mounting element is provided for attaching the retention collar and the flashlight to the access port of the vessel. The mounting element includes an annular base plate. A coupling mechanism is attached to the annular base plate. The coupling mechanism selectively receives the flange of the retention collar. The annular base plate of the mounting bracket clamps to the pipe flange of the vessel over an inspection window. This provides an unobstructed passage through which light from the flashlight can enter the access port of the vessel.

Abstract: A ballast housing having a uniform generally rectangular cross section is formed, preferably by extrusion, to accommodate any of a number of ballasts of varying sizes. Exterior sidewalls are formed with longitudinal grooves, one of which contains a pair of cylindrical members. A separate mounting plate carries screws which contact the cylindrical members and permit the cylindrical members to act as hinges permitting the housing to pivot away from the mounting plate. Closure plates are secured to each end of the housing and standard threaded ports may be formed in each closure plate as well as in the extruded member for mounting lighting fixtures or conduits carrying wires. Mating openings are formed on the backside of the housing member and the mounting plate for the passage of power leads to the ballast in the housing.

Abstract: A luminaire assembly includes a ballast housing, a wiring box mounted on an upper end of the ballast housing, and an optical assembly mounted on a lower end of the ballast housing. The ballast housing preferably includes a pair of identically configured ballast housing members that are integrally formed from sheet metal and folded by hand prior to final assembly of the ballast housing. The wiring box includes bent tabs that pivotally support the ballast housing between operative and inoperative positions to simplify installation of the luminaire assembly at a site. A hook and rotatable connector are provided to support the wiring box from a luminaire support member. An optional spacer box is provided to space the ballast housing from the wiring box as may be required in certain high wattage applications. The optical assembly is supported below the ballast housing by a pair of support arms that depend from the ballast housing and releasably engage with the optical assembly.

Abstract: A luminaire housing has a frame with a securing member, a door panel releasably coupled to the frame and movable between open and closed positions. A latch assembly on the door panel releasably secures the door panel to the securing member of the frame. The latch assembly includes a fastening member received in a fastener slot of the door panel, a safety spring latch with a top camming portion, an intermediate body poron extending from the top camming portion, and a guide leg member extending from the intermediate body portion and attached to the door panel. A slide lock has a rail hole that slidably receives the guide leg member and has an aperture for receiving the fastener member. The slide lock is movable between a locked position engaged with the securing member to lock the door panel in the closed position and a release position disengaged and spaced from the securing member to allow the door panel to move toward the open position and to allow the safety spring latch to engage the securing member.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism is provided for attaching a diffuser to a fluorescent lighting fixture. The mounting mechanism is coupled to the diffuser and includes an elongated latch member and an elongated second member. Each member of the mechanism is pivotally coupled to an end of the diffuser in a spaced apart relationship. The members are coupled to each other via a spring connected to each member below the member's pivotal point. The second member may also be a latch member of may be a hinge member. Each latch member penetrates a notch formed through the housing socket plate and latches on an upper surface of the socket plate. Each hinge member includes a hook portion having a tip. The hook portion penetrates a first notch formed on the socket plate in a first direction while the tip portion penetrates a second opening adjacent the first opening in a second direction opposite the first direction thereby hooking on the socket plate.

Abstract: A retrofit luminaire assembly for mounting in an existing canopy fixture housing and methods of installing same. The retrofit luminaire assembly includes a planar panel having electrical control elements mounted to an upper surface of the panel. A lamp is received in a lamp socket mounted to the panel with a light-emitting section of the lamp extending away from a lower surface of the panel. A lens is mounted to the lower surface of the panel for enclosing the light-emitting section of the lamp. The panel preferably has a pair of oppositely directed pivot members which are adapted to engage with inwardly directed flanges of the canopy fixture housing to removably and pivotally support the panel for movement between a vertical, inoperative position and a horizontal, operative position. Flange extension members are provided to engage the inwardly directed flanges of the fixture housing to reduce the size of the opening for larger fixture housings to a desired common size opening.

Abstract: In a lamp fixture for a vehicle lamp comprising a lamp body and a lens that has an outer edge portion curved backward and is mounted on the lamp body, a hook is formed on the outside wall of an attaching grooved portion of the lamp body, and a hook engaging portion is formed on the attaching leg portion of the lens, the front end surface of the hook engaging portion being substantially parallel to the rear surface of the outer edge portion of the lens so that once the hook engaging portion of the lens is engaged with the hook of the lamp body they are not easily separated.

Abstract: An interchangeable outdoor luminaire includes a housing having a circular top rim and a circular bottom rim with a circumferential recess, a plurality of interchangeable tops, and a plurality of interchangeable light transmissive doors. Each top has a circular rim with a flange that corresponds to the top surface of the housing, and each door has a circular rim with a circular edge that corresponds to the bottom surface of the housing. Because the dimensions of the circular rims of the tops are the same, and the dimensions of the circular rims of the doors are the same, any of the tops for the housing can be used with in conjunction with any of the light transmissive doors.

Abstract: A glass dome holder having an upper and a lower ring assembly for placing on the top and bottom of a glass dome. A plurality of spoke members connect the upper and lower ring assembly surrounding the glass dome and forming a unified structure. The upper ring assembly includes a J-bracket assembly including a J-bracket. A pair of connecting brackets are provided for connecting to a customer supplied U-bracket attached to a high bay unit. A socket and bracket assembly can be adjustably fixed to the connecting brackets. The hook portion of the J-bracket can be releasably fixed to the connecting bracket.

Abstract: A door frame hingeably mounted to a lensed fluorescent troffer lighting fixture and carrying a prismatic lens cover, the door frame also integrally provides a light trap function. Structural components of the door frame have fastening elements formed integrally therewith for attachment of said components together without the use of separate fastening elements. The door frame includes low profile latching structure which allows ready opening of the door frame for relamping or other maintenance functions, hinge elements acting not only to hold the door frame to the light fixture but also to hold the door frame in a fully open position. The door frame further acts to impart rigidity to the lighting fixture when in a closed position.

Abstract: A light covering system for use in permanently attaching a holiday light string onto a building structure, and selectively seasonally displaying or concealing the light string. A housing includes a fixed portion and a cover. The fixed portion includes a back plate which is mounted directly to the building structure, a hood, and end plates. The string light extends taut between the end plates so that it does not contact any other portion of the housing. The cover is hingeably attached to the fixed portion so that it may selectively enter a closed position wherein the light string is concealed, and an open position for displaying the light string. A latch selectively holds the cover in the closed position until it is released by pressing a release button.

Abstract: An arrangement for securing a headlight or a lamp including a housing and a lens as a single unit on a vehicle part has several fastening elements which are not covered by the lens. A cover member provided to cover the fastening elements is designed so that a substantially homogeneous appearance is given the cover and the lens to a person observing the lamp.

Abstract: A retrofit kit is provided for an existing fluorescent lighting fixture that includes a channel. The retrofit kit includes a retrofit assembly and retaining chains attachable to the channel and movably attachable to the retrofit assembly. The retrofit assembly is movable between an installation position suspended by the retaining chains from the channel and an operating position secured to the channel by the retaining chains. The retrofit assembly may include a reflector pan, lamp sockets mounted to the reflector pan and a lamp ballast mounted to the reflector pan and electrically connected to the sockets. Electrical connections to the retrofit assembly are made with the retrofit assembly in the installation position suspended by the retaining chains. Locking caps are used to lock the retaining chains to the reflector pan and to enclose free ends of the retaining chains.

Abstract: A modular ornamental luminaire assembly including a luminaire electrical chamber, an ornate cover, and an electrical assembly which is easily affixable or removable from the ornate cover. The luminaire electrical chamber houses an electrical terminal block and an electrical disconnect. The luminaire electrical chamber further includes at least one hollow support arm for supporting the luminaire's optical unit in spatial relation to the electrical components. The hollow support arm maintains and protects the electrical connection between the optical unit and electrical assembly. The electrical assembly is easily affixable to the underside of the cover and easily removable with the cover from the luminaire electrical chamber when the cover is removed from the chamber. The electrical assembly is removed by disconnecting the electrical assembly from the electrical disconnect.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in retaining a lamp in a housing include a member having a central opening, a first sidewall facing the central opening, a substantially opposing second sidewall facing away from the central opening, a front wall extending between the first and second sidewalls and a substantially opposing back wall extending between the first and second sidewalls. A plurality of spaced apart through holes passing through the member from the front wall to the back wall are provided. Each of these through holes include joined first and second openings. The first opening is located closer to the first sidewall and the second opening is located closer to the second sidewall. These members are particularly useful in combinations in which a lamp is located at least partially in a lamp housing. A member, as noted above, is provided in close proximity to the lamp face, for example, by fastener assemblies, to reduce the risk of the lamp falling from the housing, for example, during extreme storm conditions.

Abstract: A retrofit luminaire assembly for mounting in an existing canopy fixture housing and methods of installing same. The retrofit luminaire assembly includes a planar panel having electrical control elements mounted to an upper surface of the panel. A lamp is received in a lamp socket mounted to the panel with a light-emitting section of the lamp extending away from a lower surface of the panel. A lens is mounted to the lower surface of the panel for enclosing the light-emitting section of the lamp. The panel preferably has a pair of oppositely directed pivot members which are adapted to engage with inwardly directed flanges of the canopy fixture housing to removably and pivotally support the panel for movement between a vertical, inoperative position and a horizontal, operative position. Methods of installing the retrofit luminaire assembly in the existing canopy fixture housing are also disclosed.