Abstract: A planter comprising an outer shell having a bottom wall and a side wall, at least of portion of which is translucent for enabling a light source within the side wall to provide an illuminated appearance to the planter. The planter includes a space on the bottom of the outer shell of the planter for mounting a light fixture, wherein a lighting element is projected from the light fixture into a space inside the side wall to illuminate the translucent side wall. The planter also includes a strut extending between the bottom of an inner shell for holding a plant and the bottom of an outer shell, to provide a support and drain to the inner shell for holding the plant.

Abstract: A planter comprising an outer shell having a bottom wall and a side wall, at least of portion of which is translucent for enabling a light source within the side wall to provide an illuminated appearance to the planter. The planter includes a space on the bottom of the outer shell of the planter for mounting a light fixture, wherein a lighting element is projected from the light fixture into a space inside the side wall to illuminate the translucent side wall. The planter also includes a strut extending between the bottom of an inner shell for holding a plant and the bottom of an outer shell, to provide a support and drain to the inner shell for holding the plant.

Abstract: A lighting fixture has a canopy formed thereon. Electrical wiring for a lamp socket of the fixture is routed through the canopy. One end of each wire electrically connects to the socket, and the other end of each wire extends through the canopy. A mounting plate fits in opening defined by the canopy and is secured to the canopy. The plate has a central opening through which the free ends of the wires extend. The mounting plate includes a swivel bar attached to the plate on its side to connect it to an outlet box. By attaching the outlet box to the swivel bar, and then the mounting plate to the fixture, the fixture can be adjusted to any orientation regardless of the orientation of the outlet box. In one embodiment, the swivel bar is replaced with arcuate slots through which fasteners extend to allow the plate (and hence the fixture) to be set to a desired orientation with respect to the outlet box.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a first portion and a second portion which form an enclosure for a light source. The first portion extends from a first end to a second end, where the first end has a collar adapted to couple with an electrical socket with a snap fit connection. The electrical socket receives a light source therein. The second end of the first portion is hingedly coupled with the second portion, thereby allowing removal of the light source.

Abstract: A lighting fixture has a canopy formed thereon. Electrical wiring for a lamp socket of the fixture is routed through the canopy. One end of each wire electrically connects to the socket, and the other end of each wire extends through the canopy. A mounting plate fits in opening defined by the canopy and is secured to the canopy. The plate has a central opening through which the free ends of the wires extend. The mounting plate includes a swivel bar attached to the plate on its side to connect it to an outlet box. By attaching the outlet box to the swivel bar, and then the mounting plate to the fixture, the fixture can be adjusted to any orientation regardless of the orientation of the outlet box. In one embodiment, the swivel bar is replaced with arcuate slots through which fasteners extend to allow the plate (and hence the fixture) to be set to a desired orientation with respect to the outlet box.

Abstract: A ceiling mounted lighting fixture of the present invention accepts a PL-type fluorescent bulb. The lighting fixture includes a socket assembly which is recessed in a ceiling and a reflector mounted to the socket assembly. The socket assembly includes a base and a cover which cooperate to define a chamber having a bottom surface. A power supply for the PL lamp is made part of a circuit board. A receptacle on a lower surface of the bottom surface accepts the PL-bulb. The receptacle is accessible through the reflector. It includes a receptacle chamber sized and shaped to receive the bulb base, and at least two pin holes sized and shaped to receive the bulb pins. The pin holes extend through the receptacle and socket base bottom surface, so that when the bulb is inserted in the receptacle, the bulb pins will be in electrical contact with the circuit board.

Abstract: A spherical form twist lock globe holder which is mountable to a lamp post and necked globe which is mountable to the globe holder are provided. The globe holder and globe are twist locked together. When the globe is mounted to the globe holder, the globe and globe holder define a substantially complete sphere. The globe is generally in the shape of a truncated sphere and has a generally flat bottom surface. A neck extends from the bottom surface, and a flange with gaps extends radially from the end of the neck. The globe has a center, a globe radius, and a distance from the globe center to a bottom of the globe neck. The distance from the globe center to the bottom of the neck is smaller than the radius of the globe. The globe holder has an arcuate base, preferably defining a segment of a sphere. A collar extends upwardly from the globe holder base and receives the globe neck. At least one arm extends up from the globe holder base and a finger extends from the arm.

Abstract: A ballasted socket which removably accepts PL type fluorescent bulbs is provided for use with lighting fixture bases. The socket includes a socket housing having a side wall, a first end wall, and a second end wall to define a chamber in which the ballast for the bulb is housed. At least one spring arm is provided to engage a slot extending from an opening in the end wall of the fixture base to snappingly mount the socket to the fixture base. In one embodiment, the socket is twist locked into the fixture base and in another embodiment, the socket is push-locked in to the fixture base.

Abstract: A track-lighting system of the present invention includes an electrically conductive track, a power supply being adapted to be mounted to the track at a desired position along the track to energize the track, and at least one lighting fixture adapted to be mounted to the track at a desired position along the track. The lighting fixture is independent of the power supply and is electrically connected to the power supply by the electrically conductive track to be powered by the power supply. The track, lighting fixtures and power supply are sized to be mounted beneath an elevated cabinet, such as a kitchen cabinet. The track, the power supply, and lighting fixture are therefore sized and shaped to be substantially flush with a bottom of the lip of the cabinet when the track lighting system is mounted to the cabinet. In one embodiment, the power supply is provided with a wire splice compartment which enables two or more power supplies to be electrically connected in parallel.