Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides for systems and methods that allow for LEDs to be effectively incorporated into existing lighting fixtures, including chandeliers and sconces. In some exemplary embodiments, the light source itself can include a heat sink disposed within a sleeve, a base disposed at the bottom of the sleeve and conductively coupled with the heat sink, an LED component disposed on the top of the heat sink, and one or more optical distributors associated with either or both of the heat sink and sleeve. For example, there can be both an inner and optical distributor, with at least the outer distributor being removable and replaceable. The present disclosure enables LEDs to perform effectively in lighting fixtures such as chandeliers where such performance was previously not achievable. Additionally, the present disclosure provides for ways to retrofit existing lighting fixtures having incandescent lights with LED modules.

Abstract: A lighting fixture, particularly a ceiling fixture adapted to surround a source of illumination, includes a horizontal mounting bracket with a set of upwardly open recesses formed in its upper edge. The bracket is preferably formed from a strip with a rectangular cross section, has overall a closed loop configuration, and is oriented with the recesses formed in a narrow edge surface of the strip. A set of translucent members are replacably assembled to the bracket without rivets or welding by a set of attachment members each have a hooked, upper end portion that seats in an associated one of the recesses. The seating is preferably snug and the hooked portion sandwiches the bracket below the recess to provide mechanical stability. The translucent member is preferably secured to the attachment member at a closed hole formed in the lower portion of the body by a conventional fastener that engages the hole and the translucent member.

Abstract: CLAIMThe ornamental design for a lighting fixture, as shown and described.DESCRIPTIONFIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a lighting fixture showing our new design, all sides being identical;FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof .[., on an enlarged scale.].;FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof .[.on an enlarged scale.].;FIG. 4 is a fragmentary side elevational view thereof .[.on an enlarged scale.]., the side being cut away to show the interior lights.The rectangular panels of the fixture are shaded with oblique lines to indicate .[.translucency.]. .Iadd.that they are mirrored.Iaddend.. The remaining panels are transparent.