Abstract: A lighting device, comprising a housing and at least one mounting clip. The housing comprises an electrical connection region engageable in an electrical receptacle. The mounting clip is pivotable from a first position, where an end region of the mounting clip does not extend beyond a periphery of the housing, to a second position, where the end region extends beyond the housing periphery. Also, a lighting device, comprising a housing, a trim element and at least one mounting clip. The mounting clip is pivotable, such that if the mounting clip is in a second position and then the trim element is rotated, the mounting clip will pivot to a third position, where the mounting clip engages the housing such that the trim element is biased toward a ceiling or other structure in which the lighting device is mounted. Also, methods of installing housings and/or trim elements.

Abstract: A modular light fixture includes a fixture body having a frame with a top a bottom. The top defines a ballast channel and the bottom has a reflector formed from a sheet material. A lampholder is mounted to the frame and receives and electrically connects to a fluorescent tube positioned adjacent to the reflector. A detachable power pack is removable from the top of the frame and includes a ballast channel cover that detachably engages the ballast channel on the top of frame, and a ballast mounted to the ballast channel cover and having power input wiring, and ballast output wiring electrically connected to the lampholder. A power input connector has a socket portion mounted to the ballast channel cover and electrically connected to the power input wiring of the ballast, and a plug portion connected to a power supply line to provide electrical power from a power source.

Abstract: A lighting fixture which comprises a ceiling frame equipped with an attachment portion, a hollow portion, and a storage recess, wherein the attachment portion is located at an upper end portion of the frame to be suspended from a ceiling of a building, the hollow portion is located below the attachment portion, and the storage recess is located below the hollow portion; the storage recess has an opening which faces downward, a lighting module is set in the storage recess; and the lighting module includes plural light emitting diodes, a reflector which reflects light emitted from the diodes, and a lighting housing to which the light emitting diodes and the reflector are installed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the creation of a localized light, particularly to a light system (12) for creating a localized light illuminating for example clothing hanging on the rail. The light system comprises lighting means (16,17) and lighting control means (18,19) which are adapted to create the localized light (14) responsive to user actions with objects hanging on a rail (10). Thus, a user browsing for example clothing hanging on the rail always has sufficient localized light for watching the clothing even in a situation with dimmed ambient lighting.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a recessed lamp support structure, which includes a lamp holder and at least two resilient plates. Each of the resilient plates has a front section fixedly connected to a sidewall of the lamp holder in a manner symmetrical to the others and a rear section extended away from the sidewall of the lamp holder, wherein the rear section has a roughened surface at a position away from the sidewall of the lamp holder. When the lamp holder is installed in a receiving hole of a ceiling, the roughened surfaces are able to press tightly and symmetrically against an inner periphery of the receiving hole due to the stress of the resilient plates, thereby securely positioning the lamp holder in the receiving hole while an annular frame of the lamp holder covers a gap between the receiving hole and the sidewall of the lamp holder.

Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a lamp alignment assembly for positioning the lamps after the lighting assembly is installed. The lighting assembly includes a ceiling pan for mounting to the ceiling support and a lamp assembly attached to the ceiling pan. The lamp assembly is adjustable in a transverse and rotational direction with respect to the ceiling pan. The lamp assembly is provided with alignment springs to align the lamp assembly at predetermined settings. A sight window is formed in the ceiling to visually set the lamp assembly in a selected position. A locking member on the lamp assembly locks the lamp assembly in a fixed position on the ceiling pan.

Abstract: A surface-mountable light fixture (100) can comprise a base (101) that is configured and arranged to be mounted in an installed position juxtaposed against a mounting surface (102). At least one light source interface (109, 110) that requires mains electricity is contained within this base. This base further comprises an access port (111) formed therein which, when opened while the base is mounted in an installed position on the mounting surface, provides end user access to electrical conductors for the light source interface(s) as well as the mains electricity (104, 105). This base then also further comprises a lockable cover (112) that is configured and arranged to selectively and reversibly seal the access port to deny end user access to the electrical conductors.

Abstract: A hanging display system is provided comprising an electrified grid system adapted for operative communication with display animation modules.

Abstract: A luminaire and lighting assembly is provided having a ceiling pan and a light assembly supported on the ceiling pan. The light assembly is rotatable and movable in a lateral direction on the ceiling pan to provide adjustment of the light assembly with respect to the ceiling pan. The light assembly includes an aiming device which allows the lamp to be adjusted about a vertical axis and about a horizontal axis for adjustment of the lamp. The aiming assembly includes a locking assembly which fixes the position of the aiming assembly to simultaneously prevent rotation about the vertical axis and about the horizontal axis.

Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes a housing or can, a junction box, a protective flexible wire conduit connected to the junction box and the housing, and an adjustment assembly adjustably and detachably connecting the housing to the junction box. The adjustment assembly includes a first bracket connected to the housing and a second bracket connected to the junction box. The second bracket is slidably and detachably connected to the first bracket.

Abstract: A system and method for creating a trompe l'oeil skylight in a T-bar type hung ceiling system where a translucent panel with an image of a sky scene is elevated above a T-bar grid, by a frame, so as to eliminate shadows of the T-bar on the image panel and so as to simulate a casement-type skylight.

Abstract: An adaptor kit or system for use with conventional can light fixtures to adapt the can light fixture for use as a hanger assembly for auxiliary fixtures, such as a hanging lamp, a flush-mounted lamp or the like, includes an expandable/retractable shoe assembly with surfaces to forcibly engage the inner surface of a can with sufficient engagement thereto to install an auxiliary fixture. In the preferred embodiment, the shoe assembly is defined by two individual shoes connected by threaded nut/screw assemblies so that the nut/screw assemblies can be adjusted to cause the shoes to extend outwardly to effect a usable mounting.

Abstract: A casing for a downlight having a tubular body from which the light of a lamp when installed in the body is emitted from the front of the body and having a rear end wall closing the body from the rear, wherein intumescent material is placed within the tubular body lining the tubular wall of the tubular body.

Abstract: A refraction-type LED ceiling lamp, especially a plate-type ceiling lamp which is used on an indoor ceiling, includes primarily a fiber light guide plate, a reflection surface of which is provided with multiple chip-shape reflection elements, distributed in arrays. A chip size of the reflection elements decreases gradually toward an entrance surface by a geometric series; whereas, a gap between the reflection elements increases gradually. A reflection curve of the reflection element allows light to be projected out uniformly and a required illumination angle to be achieved.

Abstract: An air-handling luminaire comprises a recessed troffer housing having a first pair of opposed walls and a second pair of opposed walls, the housing having a light output opening and a lens extending across the light output opening, at least one of the walls of the first pair of opposed walls and the second pair of opposed walls being substantially vertical and having at least one flow through opening for fluid communication from a volume beneath the recessed troffer housing to a plenum above the recessed troffer housing and, a rail extending from near a lower edge of the recessed troffer housing upwardly within the recessed troffer housing and adjacent the at least one flow through and concealing the at least one flow through opening.

Abstract: A retrofit can lighting system is disclosed. The retrofit can lighting system may be configured to be mounted in an opening in a ceiling above a plane of the ceiling, wherein an existing fixture ceiling ring is proximate the opening and also is above the plane of the ceiling. The system may include a lighting can, and a plurality of spring clips configured to couple between the lighting can and the ceiling ring. Each spring clip may include a can engaging portion configured to couple to the lighting can, a retainer clip engaging portion extending outwardly with respect to the can engaging portion, a fixture engaging portion configured to engage a portion of the ceiling ring, wherein the fixture engaging portion is angled upwardly with respect to the retainer clip engaging portion, and a hook portion configured to engage a portion of the ceiling ring, wherein the hook portion extends outwardly and downwardly with respect to the fixture engaging portion.

Abstract: A downward illumination assembly for directing light downward from the ceiling area of a room. A lamp housing has an open lower end positionable adjacent an opening in a ceiling panel. A power supply module is removably supported in an installed position on the housing. The power supply module carries a lamp socket such that, when the power supply module is in the installed position, a lamp plugged into the lamp socket is disposed in a position to radiate light out the lower end of the lamp housing and through an opening in a ceiling panel that the housing is mounted on. The power supply module is removable interiorly of the lamp housing through the open lower end of the lamp housing.

Abstract: A T-bar mounting bracket assembly for a luminaire fixture frame having a bracket, a clip vertically adjustable relative to the bracket, the clip extending through an opening in the bracket, a fastener extending through the bracket and the clip and, the fastener spaced from a location where the clip passes through the opening.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a mounting apparatus that includes at least two ceiling mounts. Each of two scissor mounts may be coupled to the same or different dropped ceiling rail(s) using a corresponding scissor clip feature. The mounting apparatus further includes a mounting pipe that is coupled to each of the scissor mounts. The mounting pipe is thus suspended by the scissor mounts below the dropped ceiling, providing an unlimited number of potential mounting positions for lighting and/or lighting accessories.

Abstract: Manufactured sections of a support collar which inter-engage to form the appearance of a continuous support collar and which are secured together and secured to ceiling joists form a support surface for a ceiling dome. Each of the collar sections include a grooved recess for receipt of a lighting element. End portions of the collar sections having inter-engaging male and female portions to secure the collar sections together and provide the appearance of the continuous support collar. The collar sections additionally have a weight displacement pan mounted on top of the dome to distribute weight forces of an attachment suspended from the dome.

Abstract: A combinational inset lamp exempt from a shielding cylinder comprises a light-source body. The light-source body is covered by an insulation cover. An extension cover replaceable is provided at the top of insulation cover. An outer disk cover spirally removable and replaceable is provided outwards and transversally around the outer circumference of the lower part of insulation cover. At least opposite two sides of the outer circumferential wall of insulation cover are respectively formed outwards with an elastic clamping flake. The elastic clamping flake is removable and flexible so that the outer disk cover and the elastic clamping flake may work with each other to directly wedge the lamp onto the ceiling. Thus, the lamp that may be provided without any shielding cylinder is removable and replaceable conveniently for achievement of the advantages of carbon decrease, energy saving, and environmental protection.

Abstract: A wallwash reflector assembly includes a downlight body mounted within a wallwash body, the wallwash body being of multi-piece construction including an active body having an upper wallwash reflector for illuminating a first portion of a wall and a wallside body having a lower wallwash reflector for illuminating for a second portion of the wall. The upper and lower wallwash reflectors are optically optimized to provide a smooth, imperceptible transition between the illumination provided to the wall by the upper wallwash reflector and the illumination provided to the wall by the lower wallwash reflector.

Abstract: A light fixture includes a raceway, a lampholder, and a power pack. The raceway includes an aperture and a locking aperture. The lampholder is electrically connected to a lampholder connector. The power pack includes a power pack cover and a ballast and a deployable sensor. The deployable sensor includes a sensor head, a conduit and pivotable coupling that permits movement of the sensor between a deployed position and a stowed position. The power pack cover includes a latching end. The ballast includes a power input connector adapted to electrically connect to a power cord and a ballast output connector adapted to electrically connect to the lampholder connector. The latching end includes a flange adapted to mate with the aperture of the raceway and a locking protrusion adapted to mate with the locking aperture of the raceway such that the power pack is detachably mountable to the raceway.

Abstract: Electrical fixtures, such as junction boxes or recessed luminaires, include mounting brackets that support the fixtures from structural members while fasteners, such as screws or nails, are driven through the mounting brackets, thereby facilitating mounting the fixtures. Each of the mounting brackets has a general U-shape that includes at least three generally planar sides. The top side is generally perpendicular to the other two sides, and the top side connects the other two sides and together. The three sides define (in cross-section) a structural member receiver opening. An inside dimension of the structural member receiver opening is such that bracket fits snugly around at least a portion of a commonly sized wood or metal structural member, such as a furring strip or joist, used in ceiling construction. In one embodiment, two of the sides of the structural member receiver opening define an acute dihedral angle to hood around the edge of a metal furring strip.

Abstract: In order further to develop a built-in light comprising a frame 1 which can be mounted to a ceiling, a retaining hoop 2 which can be fixed to the top side of the frame, a reflector 4 which can be connected to the frame 1 and a fitting carrier 3 which can also be connected to the frame 1 in such a way that it can be more easily assembled, it is proposed that the retaining hoop 2 is provided with lateral guide surfaces 2d for guiding the fitting carrier 3 and support surfaces 2e engaging thereunder for draw-like receiving the fitting carrier 3 and that there are provided latching means for connecting the fitting carrier 3 to the retaining hoop 2.

Abstract: A lighting assembly comprises a light fixture. The light fixture includes a trim formed by a stamping or die casting process. The trim has thermally conductive properties and includes a flange around a perimeter of the trim. The light fixture includes a light source mounted to a central portion of a front surface of the trim, and a heatsink formed by an extrusion or die casting process. The heatsink has thermally conductive properties and is mounted to a back surface of the trim. The light fixture includes an attachment mechanism connected to the light fixture. A recessed can housing mounted to a surface may be provided. The light fixture may be mounted to the recessed can housing by inserting the heatsink into the recessed can housing and engaging the attachment mechanism to an interior portion of the recessed can housing to brace the flange against the surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ceiling panel for suspended ceiling systems that is designed to create a moiré effect when viewed from below. The moiré ceiling panels are designed to fit into a standard suspended ceiling grid and include a semi-transparent upper layer, a semi-transparent lower layer, and a light diffusing layer. The lower layer includes a surface with a plurality of light passable apertures or surface areas to allow light from above the suspended ceiling to pass through. The upper layer also includes a surface with a plurality of light passable apertures or surface areas and is connected to the lower layer to form the moiré panel. The light diffusing layer is connected to the upper panel and is design to intensify the moiré pattern while simultaneously concealing the area above the panel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cove lighting apparatus for architectural surfaces, particularly, recessed cove lighting apparatus integrated with an architectural surface and employing LED-based light sources.

Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a light fixture adapted to be disposed in relation to an opening defined in a surface of a structure such that a lamp may be installed in the light fixture through the opening of the structure. A thermal insulation barrier surrounds the light fixture, is positioned in close proximity of the opening of the structure and constructed so as to entrap heat from the opening of the structure. A trim has an outer surface, configured to substantially enclose the opening, consists of at least one fireproof material, and is adapted to engage the light fixture so that the outer surface is disposed in proximity to the opening of the structure and forms a continuous surface with the structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a recessed light provided with a light bulb socket and a reflector, which has an opening which is located in the main illumination direction and is covered by a transparent plate. An edge area of the reflector is arranged between the transparent plate and a fixing plate extending parallel thereto and comprising an opening for the reflector, wherein the relative position between the fixing plate and the transparent plate is fixed by a frame. The frame is flexible such that the fixing plate and/or transparent plate are exclusively detachable by deformation of the frame.

Abstract: The invention comprises, in one form thereof, a light fixture for retrofitting a non-recessed ceiling lamp, such as a pendant lamp, to an existing recessed light fixture. The light fixture includes a mounting bracket and a power adapter. The mounting bracket cooperates with screws that affix the existing, recessed light fixture to the existing mounting structure. The non-recessed lamp is mounted to the mounting bracket as it would normally be mounted to the ceiling. The recessed lighting baffle may be removed. The power adapter is screwed into the recessed light fixture's existing light bulb receptacle and includes an electrical outlet that receives a power plug that is wired to the non-recessed lamp's power cord. Alternatively, the power cord is wired directly to the power adapter.

Abstract: A lamp holder with improved structure includes an upper plate and a lower plate mounted to a ceiling; the upper plate has a top and a bottom with each disposed with multiple reinforcement ribs; a circular wall is disposed to the bottom; two accommodation spaces are defined by the circular wall and those reinforcement ribs on the bottom with each accommodation space disposed with a conduction reed secured in place by an elastic member; two sockets are provided to the lower plate for insertion by pins from an energy saving lamp and to constitute a conducted circuit with the conduction reed.

Abstract: A modular light fixture specially adapted for flexible, cost-effective, and safe retrofit and maintenance, particularly in large commercial lighting applications. The light fixture preferably includes a frame with one or more lampholders and a detachable power pack with a ballast, with modular connectors used to provide an electrical connection between the detachable power pack and the lampholders. Other aspects of the invention relate to methods of redeploying lighting, and a modular light fixture kit, for example to be used in lighting retrofit and maintenance.

Abstract: A flat-panel lamp and fixture system having a removable flat-panel lamp having at least two externally accessible electrode contacts and a suspended fixture for removably receiving at least one of flat-panel lamps and holding at least a portion of each of the flat-panel lamps above a portion of the suspended fixture. The system employs gravity to hold the at least one of flat-panel lamps in alignment having electrical connections for providing electrical connection to the at least two externally accessible electrode contacts.

Abstract: A vehicle system is disclosed that includes a vehicle lamp assembly including a plurality of LEDs that emit white light so as to function as an illuminator light. The lamp assembly also may include a plurality of LEDs that emit colored light to function as a signal light. The lamp assembly may include a camera. The lamp assembly may serve as a CHMSL or as a tail light. The system also includes a controller that rapidly pulses the LEDs at a rate that is imperceivable by the human eye. The pulsing intervals of the LEDs may be related to the readout intervals of the camera sensor array. In this manner, the LEDs may be pulsed on during camera readout to increase the illumination while the camera is capturing an image, or may be pulsed off during camera readout to prevent feedback glare from interfering with image capture by the camera.

Abstract: A low-clearance lighting includes a plurality of light emitting diodes positioned on at least two side surfaces of a light tile or a plurality of external electrode fluorescent lights within an encasement of a light tile, a reflecting plate at a back surface of the light tile, and a metal frame for supporting the light tile and having exterior dimensions suitable for insertion into a ceiling-grid of a drop-ceiling.

Abstract: A relocate able add-on control sensor module is described which electrically connects and controls at least one recessed light fixture. The relocate able add-on control module is mounted to a suspended ceiling t-bar grid and can be positioned anywhere in the ceiling grid while still controlling one or more recessed lighting fixtures. The control sensor module containing at least one sensor controlling light output of at least one recessed lighting fixture based on human occupancy, light intensity or both.

Abstract: A system and method for creating a trompe l'oeil skylight in a T-bar type hung ceiling system where a translucent panel with an image of a sky scene is elevated above a T-bar grid, by a frame, so as to eliminate shadows of the T-bar on the image panel and so as to simulate a casement-type skylight.

Abstract: Apparatus includes a mounting plate having a hole in a center portion thereof, a recessed light support member having laterally-extending flanges on each of two essentially parallel sides, and a guide disposed on the top surface of the plate, the guide having a longitudinal section offset from the top surface by a distance greater than the thickness of the flanges, where the flanges of the recessed light support member are slidable laterally between the top surface of the plate and the longitudinal section of the guide. A method of servicing a lighting fixture having a can includes sliding the can laterally from a position where the can is centered over the hole to a position where a servicing space is effected between a perimeter of the hole and the can.

Abstract: A casing for a downlight having a tubular body from which the light of a lamp when installed in the body is emitted from the front of the body and having a rear end wall closing the body from the rear, wherein intumescent material is placed within the tubular body lining the tubular wall of the tubular body.

Abstract: A light assembly is provided for installation in one of an insulation capable (IC) environment and a non-insulation capable (non-IC) environment. The light assembly comprises a light fixture and a label. The light fixture includes a housing having an open end and a wall visible through the open end, the wall defining an aperture having a size sufficient for determining whether insulation is within a predetermined distance of the light fixture. The label includes an indicia signaling a user to use the aperture to make a determination whether insulation is within the predetermined distance of the light fixture and to make a lamp selection based on the determination.

Abstract: The fire-rated recessed downlight includes a mantle, and a light fixture which is fixed in the mantle, said mantle having at least one radiating hole, in which a dilatable fireproof piece is fixed. The radiating hole is connected with outside of the mantle through a radiating aperture. The radiating hole of the mantle and the dilatable fireproof piece could help to radiate the heat in ordinary situations and the dilatable fireproof piece will expand rapidly to close the radiating hole when on fire, therefore the fire inside the mantle will not spread to the outside.

Abstract: A low cost under-cabinet and display case lighting system that permits the highest degree of flexibility in the installation and location of luminaires for under-cabinet and display case lighting. The system consists of a high-frequency power source, an interconnection cord, and one or more high-frequency luminaires. The high-frequency power source is powered from a source of 50 or 60 Hertz power. The interconnection cord is connected to the high-frequency output of high-frequency power source. The high-frequency luminaires are mounted in the desired locations under the cabinets or display case shelves. Any number of high-frequency luminaires (within the capacity of the high-frequency power source) may be added.

Abstract: A recessed downlight wall wash reflector assembly having a wall wash reflector installable into a standard mounting frame for a recessed downlight reflector having a similarly sized light exit aperture. The reflector assembly has a downlight reflector, a window cutout in the wall of the downlight reflector and a wall wash reflector attached to the reflector assembly such that it is positioned behind the window cutout and has a lower tab that extends into the lower portion of the window cutout providing for a higher angle of reflection of light from nadir.

Abstract: A recessed luminaire having a moisture barrier is disclosed. The recessed luminiare has a socket cup which receives a removable and deformable moisture barrier gasket, the moisture barrier gasket forming a seal along an inner diameter of an aperture which receives a lamp. The recessed luminaire has a moisture barrier which isolates the electronic compartment area of the socket cup of a luminaire and prevents moisture access therein.

Abstract: An enclosure with socket cup for use with a line voltage recessed lighting kit, having an enclosure for a splice connection between a lamp holder and a junction box, the enclosure having an open portion. The invention further comprises a socket cup having at least one socket cup sidewall engaging the open portion of the enclosure. The socket cup provides a pathway for wiring from within the socket cup to an interior of the enclosure. The enclosure with socket cup may be utilized with reflector trims of differing heights.

Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture for a surface defined by a panel where the light is adapted for mounting behind the surface, including a can having an opening on one side for escaping light, a mount for securing a light source in the can, and a flange member having a central opening matching the can opening. The can is mountable behind the surface with a first mounting adapter about the can opening. A second mounting adapter is about the flange member opening. A plaster flange is secured to the flange member to define a surface with an inner boundary matching the can opening and an outer boundary generally matching the panel opening. The mounting adapters are adapted to secure the flange member to the can with the plaster flange planar surface within the panel opening and substantially coplanar with the panel surface.

Abstract: A sectional lighting fixture structure includes a hollow main body, an end cap connected to and closing a rear open end of the main body, a socket connected to an inner side of a front open end of the main body for a bulb to mount thereto, and a lighting lampshade externally connected to the front open end of the main body. The main body is a lightweight metal cylindrical body having been subjected to expansion process to include two straight walls at the front and rear ends, and a middle portion having a plurality of bellow expansion joints that provides the main body with good pressure resistance. The socket is in the form of a heat-resistant insulating wool, so that heat produced by the bulb mounted thereto is not transmitted to the main body to adversely affect a normal temperature of a ballast mounted in the main body.

Abstract: A ceiling tile system comprises modular acoustic light-emitting modules which can be of a standard size to be fitted into a hung ceiling or other ceiling system in conjunction with similar acoustic light-emitting modules or conventional ceiling tiles. Each acoustic light-emitting module includes a backing panel, a cover, and a rigid spacing member extending between the backing panel and the cover, with solid state light-emitting elements such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) arrayed within each module. The cover may be made of fabric including metallic threads to enhance the diffusion of light. In one embodiment, two arrays of LEDs are provided on respective modules. The arrays may be driven independently or together. The LEDs provide shades of white light or colored light, as desired. The cover and lighting elements may be readily removable from the backing panel for ease of maintenance.

Abstract: A fixture frame having a junction box formed from a blank and an integrally connected frame arm connected to the junction box and formed from the blank. The frame arm is formable in a plurality of configurations for receiving a corresponding plurality of ring aperture sizes.