Backplate for a lighting fixture

- Minka Lighting, Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view of a backplate for a lighting fixture showing my design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view, the left side being a mirror image of the right side;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view.

The broken lines show the environment in which the article is used and are not considered part of the design claimed.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D55242 May 1920 Bresloff
D356384 March 14, 1995 Pickett
D371862 July 16, 1996 Lee
D391001 February 17, 1998 Hsu
D393099 March 31, 1998 Dolan
Other references
  • Thomas Lighting catalog, p. 76, backplate of fixture M-1872-59, ceiling lamp box, 1989.
Patent History
Patent number: D408940
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 31, 1997
Date of Patent: Apr 27, 1999
Assignee: Minka Lighting, Inc. (Corona, CA)
Inventor: Robert De'Armond (Temecula, CA)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Law Firm: Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C.
Application Number: 0/81,371
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Foot, Mount, Or Surround (28) (D26/142); D8/352
International Classification: 2699;