Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture (100) is disclosed that includes a light module (101) that includes a light source, a heat sink (200) thermally coupled to the light module (101), the heat sink including one or more embossments (207); and a trim assembly (300). The trim assembly (300) can be removably coupled to the light module (100). The trim assembly (300) includes a top edge (302) defining a first opening and a bottom edge (303) defining a second opening that is disposed below the first opening, a body (305) extending from the top edge (302) to the bottom edge (303), and a retention assembly (400). The retention assembly (400) includes a tension spring (402), one or more arms (401) extending from the tension spring (402) and one or more tab brackets (404).

Abstract: To overcome thermal issues created by the warping of a reflector flange in a recessed lighting luminaire, a recessed lighting luminaire that includes an LED module, a reflector, a reflector flange, and a steel reflector flange collar is described. The reflector flange is connected underneath the LED module with clips, the LED module shining light through the reflector, the reflector including a reflector flange and a reflector housing. The reflector flange is mounted at the top of the reflector housing. A reflector flange collar is attached underneath the reflector flange with an attachment mechanism, and a plurality of mousetrap connectors mechanically adhere to the reflector flange and the reflector flange collar. Each of the plurality of mousetrap connectors including a mousetrap spring and a mousetrap support, the mousetrap support configured to hold the recessed lighting luminaire to a ceiling.

Abstract: To overcome thermal issues created by the warping of a reflector flange in a recessed lighting luminaire, a recessed lighting luminaire that includes an LED module, a reflector, a reflector flange, and a steel reflector flange collar is described. The reflector flange is connected underneath the LED module with clips, the LED module shining light through the reflector, the reflector including a reflector flange and a reflector housing. The reflector flange is mounted at the top of the reflector housing. A reflector flange collar is attached underneath the reflector flange with an attachment mechanism, and a plurality of mousetrap connectors mechanically adhere to the reflector flange and the reflector flange collar. Each of the plurality of mousetrap connectors including a mousetrap spring and a mousetrap support, the mousetrap support configured to hold the recessed lighting luminaire to a ceiling.

Abstract: A trim retention assembly (280) for a recessed luminaire (100) comprising a—retention device anchor (328) and a retention device retaining feature (329) both disposed in the recessed luminaire (100), —retention device coupling feature (755) disposed on a trim (749), and—retention device (330) having a—luminaire anchor (335), —resilient feature (334), —luminaire retention feature (333), and—trim coupling feature (331), where the i) luminaire anchor is coupled to the retention device anchor, ii) trim coupling feature is coupled to the retention device coupling feature, iii) resilient feature has a loaded position and an unloaded position, iv) retention device retaining feature holds the resilient feature in the loaded position, v) trim coupling feature is disposed below a structure (159) when the resilient feature is in the loaded position, and vi) resilient feature pulls the trim against the structure when resilient feature is in the unloaded position.

Abstract: A flat mounting frame for direct mount luminaires is disclosed that has a set of features that allows for different hanger bar attachments and length adjustments. The flat mounting frame has multiple sets of features incorporated that permit the end user to adjust its overall length, the size of the luminaire opening, and the locations of attached hanger bars.

Abstract: A flat mounting frame for direct mount luminaires is disclosed that has a set of features that allows for different hanger bar attachments and length adjustments. The flat mounting frame has multiple sets of features incorporated that permit the end user to adjust its overall length, the size of the luminaire opening, and the locations of attached hanger bars.

Abstract: A trim retention assembly (280) for a recessed luminaire (100) comprising a —retention device anchor (328) and a retention device retaining feature (329) both disposed in the recessed luminaire (100), —retention device coupling feature (755) disposed on a trim (749), and —retention device (330) having a —luminaire anchor (335), —resilient feature (334), —luminaire retention feature (333), and —trim coupling feature (331), where the i) luminaire anchor is coupled to the retention device anchor, ii) trim coupling feature is coupled to the retention device coupling feature, iii) resilient feature has a loaded position and an unloaded position, iv) retention device retaining feature holds the resilient feature in the loaded position, v) trim coupling feature is disposed below a structure (159) when the resilient feature is in the loaded position, and vi) resilient feature pulls the trim against the structure when resilient feature is in the unloaded position.

Abstract: A trim attachment system includes a light fixture housing and a first coiled spring bracket having a first coil section and a first elongated section. The first elongated section is positioned in the light fixture housing and attached to the light fixture housing, where the first coil section is attachable to a trim to pull up the trim toward an opening of the housing. The trim attachment system further includes a second coiled spring bracket having a second coil section and a second elongated section. The second elongated section is positioned in the light fixture housing and attached to the light fixture housing, where the second coil section is attachable to the trim to pull up the trim toward the opening of the housing.

Abstract: A trim attachment system includes a light fixture housing and a first coiled spring bracket having a first coil section and a first elongated section. The first elongated section is positioned in the light fixture housing and attached to the light fixture housing, where the first coil section is attachable to a trim to pull up the trim toward an opening of the housing. The trim attachment system further includes a second coiled spring bracket having a second coil section and a second elongated section. The second elongated section is positioned in the light fixture housing and attached to the light fixture housing, where the second coil section is attachable to the trim to pull up the trim toward the opening of the housing.

Abstract: A junction box-driver assembly includes a housing that is configured to route electrical wiring to a luminaire therethrough and house a driver module therein. The housing includes a back plate that defines a junction box cavity and a driver cavity that is disposed adjacent to and in fluid communication with the junction box cavity. Further, the housing includes a junction box cover that is coupled to the back plate and configured to cover the junction box cavity that is configured to route the electrical wiring therethrough and/or enclose wire connections therein. Furthermore, the housing includes a driver cavity cover that is removably coupled to the back plate to cover the driver cavity that is configured to house the driver module therein. The junction-box driver assembly further includes a mounting strut that is removably coupled to the housing and configured to releasably lock the junction box-driver assembly to a mounting frame.

Abstract: A junction box-driver assembly includes a housing that is configured to route electrical wiring to a luminaire therethrough and house a driver module therein. The housing includes a back plate that defines a junction box cavity and a driver cavity that is disposed adjacent to and in fluid communication with the junction box cavity. Further, the housing includes a junction box cover that is coupled to the back plate and configured to cover the junction box cavity that is configured to route the electrical wiring therethrough and/or enclose wire connections therein. Furthermore, the housing includes a driver cavity cover that is removably coupled to the back plate to cover the driver cavity that is configured to house the driver module therein. The junction-box driver assembly further includes a mounting strut that is removably coupled to the housing and configured to releasably lock the junction box-driver assembly to a mounting frame.

Abstract: A light module includes a heat sink and one or more light sources coupled within a heat sink cavity formed therein. The heat sink includes an internal surface surrounding the cavity. The internal surface includes a mounting region, a reflector region extending from the perimeter of the mounting region to a distal end, and a decorative region extending from the distal end to a second distal end. The light module includes multiple mounting pads coupled circumferentially around a portion of the heat sink. The mounting pads are configured to facilitate the heat sink being coupled within different housing diameter sizes. The light module includes a trim ring integrally formed with the heat sink and extending radially outward from one end of the heat sink.

Abstract: A junction box-driver assembly includes a housing that is configured to route electrical wiring to a luminaire therethrough and house a driver module therein. The housing includes a back plate that defines a junction box cavity and a driver cavity that is disposed adjacent to and in fluid communication with the junction box cavity. Further, the housing includes a junction box cover that is coupled to the back plate and configured to cover the junction box cavity that is configured to route the electrical wiring therethrough and/or enclose wire connections therein. Furthermore, the housing includes a driver cavity cover that is removably coupled to the back plate to cover the driver cavity that is configured to house the driver module therein. The junction-box driver assembly further includes a mounting strut that is removably coupled to the housing and configured to releasably lock the junction box-driver assembly to a mounting frame.

Abstract: A housing for a luminaire is disclosed. The housing can include a housing top and a housing body coupled to each other. The housing body can include at least one wall that is bendable to form a cavity. The housing body can also include at least one first housing body coupling feature disposed on a first end, and at least one second complementary housing body coupling feature disposed on the first end adjacent to the at least one first housing body coupling feature. The housing body can further include at least one second housing body coupling feature disposed on a second end, and at least one first complementary housing body coupling feature disposed on the second end adjacent to the at least one second housing body coupling feature.

Abstract: A light module includes a heat sink and one or more light sources coupled within a heat sink cavity formed therein. The heat sink includes an internal surface surrounding the cavity. The internal surface includes a mounting region, a reflector region extending from the perimeter of the mounting region to a distal end, and a decorative region extending from the distal end to a second distal end. The light module includes multiple mounting pads coupled circumferentially around a portion of the heat sink. The mounting pads are configured to facilitate the heat sink being coupled within different housing diameter sizes. The light module includes a trim ring integrally formed with the heat sink and extending radially outward from one end of the heat sink.

Abstract: A light module includes a heat sink and one or more light sources coupled within a heat sink cavity formed therein. The heat sink includes an internal surface surrounding the cavity. The internal surface includes a mounting region, a reflector region extending from the perimeter of the mounting region to a distal end, and a decorative region extending from the distal end to a second distal end. The light module includes multiple mounting pads coupled circumferentially around a portion of the heat sink. The mounting pads are configured to facilitate the heat sink being coupled within different housing diameter sizes. The light module includes a trim ring integrally formed with the heat sink and extending radially outward from one end of the heat sink.

Abstract: A junction box-driver assembly includes a housing that is configured to route electrical wiring to a luminaire therethrough and house a driver module therein. The housing includes a back plate that defines a junction box cavity and a driver cavity that is disposed adjacent to and in fluid communication with the junction box cavity. Further, the housing includes a junction box cover that is coupled to the back plate and configured to cover the junction box cavity that is configured to route the electrical wiring therethrough and/or enclose wire connections therein. Furthermore, the housing includes a driver cavity cover that is removably coupled to the back plate to cover the driver cavity that is configured to house the driver module therein. The junction-box driver assembly further includes a mounting strut that is removably coupled to the housing and configured to releasably lock the junction box-driver assembly to a mounting frame.

Abstract: Recessed luminaire components include a lathing ring that is installed in a ceiling using fold-over tabs that are coupled to the lathing ring. The recessed luminaire components further include a rimless housing can and a plurality of flange clips that are removably coupled to the rimless housing can. The rimless housing can and flange clip assembly is installed in the ceiling fitted with the lathing ring. The recessed luminaire components also include a snap fit lathing ring that is configured to be coupled a housing instead of being coupled to the ceiling for an alternative installation. The snap fit lathing ring may include one or more snap tabs that are configured to engage corresponding notches in the housing.

Abstract: A light module includes a heat sink and one or more light sources coupled within a heat sink cavity formed therein. The heat sink includes an internal surface surrounding the cavity. The internal surface includes a mounting region, a reflector region extending from the perimeter of the mounting region to a distal end, and a decorative region extending from the distal end to a second distal end. The light module includes multiple mounting pads coupled circumferentially around a portion of the heat sink. The mounting pads are configured to facilitate the heat sink being coupled within different housing diameter sizes. The light module includes a trim ring integrally formed with the heat sink and extending radially outward from one end of the heat sink.

Abstract: A junction box-driver assembly includes a housing that is configured to route electrical wiring to a luminaire therethrough and house a driver module therein. The housing includes a back plate that defines a junction box cavity and a driver cavity that is disposed adjacent to and in fluid communication with the junction box cavity. Further, the housing includes a junction box cover that is coupled to the back plate and configured to cover the junction box cavity that is configured to route the electrical wiring therethrough and/or enclose wire connections therein. Furthermore, the housing includes a driver cavity cover that is removably coupled to the back plate to cover the driver cavity that is configured to house the driver module therein. The junction-box driver assembly further includes a mounting strut that is removably coupled to the housing and configured to releasably lock the junction box-driver assembly to a mounting frame.