Patents Assigned to ML Systems
  • Ballast cradle and retrofit for fluorescent light conversion
    Patent number: 5377075
    Abstract: Apparatus for modifying an existing fluorescent light fixture having a base, the apparatus including a panel for attaching to the base. The panel was opposed electrical sockets for receiving terminal pins of a fluorescent tube. An opening is provided in the panel sized to receive an electronic ballast. Over the opening and attached to the panel is a cradle for support the ballast. The panel, with the cradle and ballast, is attachable to a base of an original fluorescent light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: ML Systems
    Inventors: John Schmid, Steven J. Schmidt
  • Fluorescent strap light with hinged cover
    Patent number: 5132886
    Abstract: A strip lighting fixture having a hollow base structure and a cover for closing an open face of the structure. At least one bracket member is mounted in the base structure, and a hinge arm is rotatably attached to the bracket member so that the cover can be rotated away from the base structure. In addition, at least one pin is provided for maintaining the cover in a substantially 90.degree. relation to the plane of the base structure when the cover is rotated from the base structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Assignee: ML Systems
    Inventors: William E. Hoag, Raymond G. Falci