Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for installing a plurality of linear light fixtures. The apparatus of the present invention uses male connector and female electrical connectors and reduces on-site installation time and labor. The male connectors are positioned in a detachable housing unit that is connected to at least one light fixture to form a light fixture assembly which may be assembled off-site. The female connectors are retained in a connector bracket that forms part of a top cover assembly which is coupled to the electrical circuitry of the building structure on-site. The male-and-female connectors are thus manually connected on-site without the use of tools, thereby requiring only one on-site electrical connection from the female connectors within the top cover assembly to the power source of the building structure.

Abstract: A lighting system includes an essentially planar panel assembly configured to transmit light. At least one light source is positioned about the periphery of the essentially planar panel assembly and configured to direct light into the essentially planar panel assembly and essentially along a longitudinal axis of the essentially planar panel assembly.