Abstract: A light strip that includes a housing with an elongated shape. A tray is attached to the housing and is positioned in the housing. An LED assembly is mounted to the tray and includes LED elements that emit light outward away from the tray. An elongated lens with a central section is configured to extend over the LED assembly. Inner end caps are positioned at ends of the lens with the inner ends caps being light-transmissive. Outer end caps are positioned at ends of the housing outward from the inner end caps with the outer end caps being opaque.

Abstract: A light fixture may include a light fixture housing defining an internal cavity. A light fixture may also include one or more light engines positioned within the internal cavity of the light fixture housing and designed to emit light for illumination. A light fixture may also include an external power driver positioned within the internal cavity of the light fixture housing and designed to receive power from an external power source, and provide power to and control the one or more light engines. A light fixture may also include a backup power supply positioned within the internal cavity of the light fixture housing, and a backup power driver positioned within the internal cavity of the light fixture housing and designed to receive power from the backup power supply, and provide power to and control the one or more light engines.

Abstract: The driveway edge illumination system may comprise one or more edge lights, one or more sensors, and at least one controller. The one or more edge lights may be positioned along one or more edges of a driveway and may be illuminated to mark the one or more edges of the driveway at night. The at least one controller may illuminate the one or more edge lights based upon one or more sensor signals received from the one or more sensors. The one or more sensors may inform the at least one controller of activity within one or more monitored zones via the one or more sensor signals. As non-limiting examples, the activity may be the presence or movement of a person or a vehicle within the one or more monitored zones. The at least one controller may be operable to extinguish the one or more edge lights.

Abstract: A half-enclosed flexible light strip includes a flexible circuit board, a transparent cover with a half-enclosed structure and a plurality of light sources. The plurality of light sources and the transparent cover are all arranged on the same surface of the flexible circuit board. The light sources are located between the transparent cover and the flexible circuit board. The transparent cover is formed by co-extrusion process and connected to the flexible circuit board. The transparent cover with a half-enclosed structure is formed onto the flexible circuit board by co-extrusion process, the use of glue is reduced, so that the light emitted from the two sides of the transparent cover will not cause color drift problem, and this arrangement ensures the consistency of the luminous effect in all directions, thereby improving the light strip use effect.

Abstract: An elongated, indirect lighting module comprising a plurality of LEDs arranged along a longitudinal axis in a housing provided with a mounting element having an elongated shape in axial direction. The elongated lighting module further comprising suspension elements for suspended connection of the housing to a ceiling. Each suspension element has at a first end a first connector connected to the mounting element, and at a second, opposite end a second connector for connection to the ceiling. The suspension element via its first connector is displaceable along the longitudinal axis over the mounting element, and the LEDs are configured to issue light into a radial direction essentially away from both the mounting element and the suspension element and for a major part toward the ceiling.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for lighting fixtures. More particularly, embodiments disclose lighting fixtures utilizing metal core PCB (MCPCB) for thermal, mechanical, and/or optical controls.

Abstract: A strip light tube adapter kit for converting fluorescent strip lighting to use LED light tubes is provided. The strip adapter kit includes a light tube having electrical connector prongs at a connector end, a strip lighting fixture, a non-powered connector near a first end of the light tube mechanically connecting the light tube to the strip lighting fixture, and an AC line powered lower housing having an attached tombstone fixture with a slot for receiving the connector prongs. The lower housing is mechanically attached to the strip light fixture and the tombstone fixture includes first and second connectors for electrically coupling the connector prongs to AC line power.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp base; an LED light source module mounted on the lamp base; a transparent lampshade including two resisting sheets extending inwardly from an inner sidewall thereof, the two resisting sheets resisting the LED light source module to position the LED light source module; and two magnets mounted on opposite ends of a bottom surface of the lamp base, respectively; wherein each magnet includes a magnetic head and a connector, the connector includes a shaft and a flange extending outwardly from a periphery of an end of the shaft, the magnetic head has an annular shape and defines an engaging hole, the shaft of the connector extends through the lamp base and the engaging hole, and is connected to the magnetic head, the flange resists a top surface of the lamp base.

Abstract: A retrofit light emitting diode (LED) lamp is provided for replacement of ballast driven fluorescent lamps. The retrofit LED lamp comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes. The plurality of light emitting diodes is mounted on a metal core printed circuit board (MCPCB). A PCB circuit is provided for driving the plurality of LEDs that further comprises a bridge rectifier made of a schottky diode.

Abstract: A linear light-emitting diode (LED)-based solid-state lamp comprising an LED driving circuit, LED arrays, at least one pair of electrical contacts, and a controller, is used to replace a fluorescent tube or a conventional LED tube lamp in an existing lamp fixture. The controller and the at least one pair of electrical contacts are configured to perform galvanic isolation between the controller and the LED driving circuit connecting with LED arrays. Thus an overall through-lamp electric shock current can be limited only from the controller, eliminating a substantial electric shock current flow through the LED driving circuit and subsequently the LED arrays. The scheme can effectively reduce a risk of electric shock and an internal fire hazard to users during relamping or maintenance.

Abstract: The invention discloses a lamp radiator, including a heat conducting plate, wherein the heat conducting plate is fixed together with a fin group for heat dissipation; and a power supply box equipped with a power supply is respectively fixed at the left side and the right side of the heat conducting plate when the lamp radiator is used. The heat conducting plate is an integrated structure which is composed of a base plate and two leg plates; and the cross section of the heat conducting plate is ?-shaped. The length of the fin group for heat dissipation may be changed according to the power of an energy-saving lamp; and the lamp radiator further includes a heat pipe. The invention also discloses an LED energy-saving lamp having the above lamp radiator.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for installing light modules are described. One such apparatus includes a light emitting diode (LED) module including one or more LEDs, a printed circuit board (PCB), and a connector. The apparatus further includes a holder for retaining the LED module and a magnet attached to the lower surface of the holder. The apparatus may then be attached to a surface by the magnet.

Abstract: There is herein described an LED lamp suitable for replacing conventional fluorescent lamps. The LED lamp has a tubular body and a flexible circuit board as compared to the rigid circuit boards used in other similar lamps. The flexible circuit board has a plurality of LEDs, electric circuitry for powering the LEDs, and a curvature that is maintained by a retention means. The curvature of the flexible circuit board substantially corresponds to the curvature of the tubular body which places the LEDs further away from the front surface of the lamp thereby allowing for improved diffusion and light distribution.

Abstract: A light emitting diode array is provide to include: a substrate; light emitting diodes positioned over the substrate, each including a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer, wherein each light emitting diode is disposed to form a first via hole structure exposing a portion of the corresponding first semiconductor layer; lower electrodes disposed over the second semiconductor layer; a first interlayer insulating layer disposed over the lower electrodes and configured to expose the portion of the first semiconductor layer of corresponding light emitting diodes; upper electrodes electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer through the first via hole structure, wherein the first via hole structure is disposed in parallel with one side of the corresponding second semiconductor layer and the first interlayer insulating layer is disposed to form a second via hole structure exposing a portion of the lower electrodes.

Abstract: A linear light-emitting diode (LED)-based solid-state universal lamp using a degenerate voltage sensing and control mechanism operates normally in both single-ended and double-ended linear tube lamp fixtures. The degenerate voltage sensing and control mechanism automatically detects power source configuration in the fixture and makes proper management so that the universal lamp works in any fixtures without operational uncertainty or risk of fire. When used with shock protection switches in the two lamp bases at two opposite ends, the universal lamp fully protects a person from possible electric shock during initial installation and re-lamping.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes LED chips, a translucent cover housing the LED chips, a motion sensor unit, a condensing lens, and a power unit. The motion sensor unit includes a light receiving element for light of a predetermined wavelength. The lens condenses light of the predetermined wavelength onto the light receiving element. The power unit controls the state of operation of the LED chips based on an output from the motion sensor unit. The motion sensor unit includes a light shielding member disposed to overlap the light receiving element in an optical axis direction of the condensing lens and also to surround the light receiving element as viewed in the optical axis direction. The light shielding member is made of a material having a lower light transmissivity than that of the condensing lens for a range of wavelengths including the predetermined wavelength.

Abstract: A light tube for producing light, which may be used in the light fittings, desk lamps, vehicle lights etc. The light tube comprises a plurality of segments arranged end to end along the end of the light tube. Each segment has a transparent or translucent rod 706 having two ends, a head spreader 703 by at least one of said ends and an LED 705 mounted to each heat spreader 703 for directing light laterally into the rod 706. The heat spreaders 703 are mounted to a metal jacket 702 for dissipating heat. The light tube further comprises one or more reflectors 708, 711 for reflecting light out of the light tube.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a rotating signage light fixture which can be mounted on a horizontal surface, such as a ceiling, or on a vertical surface, such as a wall. The rotating signage light fixture includes a housing portion and a sign portion, in which the sign portion is rotatable with respect to the housing portion. The housing portion includes a mounting surface with which the light fixture is mounted. In a first position, the sign is substantially perpendicular to the mounting surface, and the light fixture is suitable for mounting to a ceiling. In a second position, the sign is rotated 90° from its position in the first position, and is substantially parallel to the mounting surface. The sign, a light source, and electrical components of the light fixture all move and rotate together when the sign is rotated.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a manufacturing method of heat-dissipating element, including the following steps: processing a heat-dissipating element body with a bottom plate and at least two stop plates, the stop plates being disposed at two sides of the bottom plate and bending towards surface; cutting from the bottom plate of the heat-dissipating element body to form heat-dissipating element, the dissipating element at least comprising two heat-dissipating elements of same shape or of symmetric shape. The present invention also discloses a heat-dissipating element and backlight module manufactured by the above method. The heat-dissipating element, manufacturing method and backlight module thereof can maintain optimal heat-dissipation effect and save material used to lower cost.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a high contrast water-proof LED lamp, including: a casing provided with a reflective cup (10), a PCB (12) disposed on the bottom surface of the casing, an LED chip (1) disposed inside the reflective cup (10), and a light-guiding packaging adhesive (4). The casing is composed of a light color layer (8) in the lower part and a dark color layer (9) in the upper part, and a top surface of the PCB (12) and an outer surface of the light color layer (8) of the casing are provided with black water-proof adhesive sealant (11). The lower part of the inner surface of the reflective cup is a light color layer and the upper part is a dark color layer.

Abstract: A ceiling mount lighting fixture includes a channel, a channel cover, and a light source including a plurality of light-emitting diodes. The channel cover includes two sides that intersect in a V-shaped base, with light-emitting diodes mounted on each side. The light-emitting diodes emit light at cone angles that overlap at the base of the channel cover. The fixture may include a diffuser and an end cap positioned on each end of the channel, each end cap including a groove. A plurality of strips may be located on the diffuser, each strip moveable from a first position on the diffuser a distance from the end caps to a second position in which the strip engages the groove on one of the end caps, thereby serving as a light trap to block light from exiting gaps between the diffuser and end caps.

Abstract: The invention provides an elongated lighting fixture with multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs) arrayed in two groups that are angled to each other. The fixture provides an extremely broad light emitting angle and includes an elongated housing having a pair of side walls. Each side wall has a support member extending upward at angle from the side wall, wherein the side walls terminate at a central wall. A generally transparent cover is connected to the housing and extends between opposed ends of the housing. A first group of LEDs and a second group of LEDs are mounted to the first support member and the second support member, respectively. PCB boards assemblies are affixed to respective support members beneath the group of LEDs by tension clips. When the PCBs are energized by a power source, current travels from the PCBs to each LED for illumination.

Abstract: An improvement in a recessed lighting strip that interlocks between insulated roof panels is presented herein. The recessed lighting strip uses mating interlocks to snap between the insulated panels, providing a method to place lights at each panel juncture across the width of the application, without violating the integrity of the panels themselves. The lighting strip is made from extruded plastic or aluminum that is essentially an open-topped rectangular box, shaped on the sides to interlock with foam insulated room panels that are typically 3?-6? thick and used in the construction of patio covers, patio enclosures, sunrooms and all other residential and commercial applications which use insulated roof panels.

Abstract: A linear lamp having a longitudinal bulb, in particular a glass bulb, wherein at least one socket is provided for electrical contacting and mounting of the linear lamp, and wherein at least one light-emitting diode is disposed in the bulb as a luminous element.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical cavity structure of an LED lighting apparatus comprising a base, a light reflector, LED module, and a light cover. The light reflector can be integrally formed with the base or an independent unit. An optical cavity is constructed by the base, light reflector and light cover altogether, and the LED module is attached to the base received within the optical cavity. The light reflector can be symmetrical with inclined angle or as a conical shape provided on two sides opposing to the direction of light from the LED module. The inner surface of the light reflector is a light reflecting surface. The light cover is attached to the light reflector. As a result, the light from the LED is gathered and reflected by the light reflecting surface via the angle and shape of the light reflector to achieve an enhanced luminance range and illumination.

Abstract: The invention provides an elongated lighting fixture with multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs) arrayed in two groups that are angled to each other. The fixture includes an elongated housing having a pair of side walls with at least one fin to dissipate heat. Each side wall has a support member extending upward at angle from the side wall. A generally transparent cover is connected to the housing and extends between opposed ends of the housing. A first group of LEDs and a second group of LEDs are mounted to the first support member and the second support member, respectively. First and second interconnection board assemblies are affixed to respective support members beneath the group of LEDs. When the first and second interconnection board assemblies are energized by an internal power source, current travels from each interconnection assembly through fasteners to each group of LEDs for illumination.

Abstract: An emergency exit sign having a beacon module for indoor positioning and an indoor positioning system using the same are provided. The emergency exit sign includes a power supply unit, an AC/DC converter, an indoor positioning beacon module, an LED lamp, and a charger. The power supply unit receives an input of a power source and supplies the power source. The AC/DC converter converts the power source supplied and supplies a driving power source. The indoor positioning beacon module periodically wireless transmits a beacon signal including a beacon ID through a built-in antenna. The LED lamp is installed within the housing such that the lamp is positioned in rear of the display. When a power source is not supplied from the power supply unit, the charger supplies a driving power source.

Abstract: A cover for a compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb is provided. The cover includes a housing formed of clamshell sections that are mutually engageable about the CFL bulb and, when engaged, define an upper body portion having an interior for receiving the CFL bulb and a cylindrically-shaped neck extending downwardly from the upper body portion for encircling a base of the CFL bulb. A resilient member extends inwardly from opposite sides of the cylindrically-shaped neck and is biasable against the base of the CFL bulb to grip and retain the base when the clamshell sections are mutually engaged to secure the cover to the CFL. The cover may also include a flange defining a rectangular slot through which the CFL bulb is extendable to facilitate securing the bulb to a light socket.

Abstract: The lighting device comprises a case comprising: a bottom plate; a first wall extending from the bottom plate; a second wall extending from the bottom plate and facing to the first wall; a first top plate extending perpendicular to the first wall; and a second top plate extending perpendicular to the second wall, a light emitter disposed on the bottom plate of the case; and a diffuser plate spaced apart from the light emitter and disposed between the first wall and the second wall, wherein the first wall and the second wall comprise a coupling recess, and wherein the diffuser plate is coupled to the coupling recess.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a housing, at least one cover panel covering the housing and a plurality of lighting elements disposed in the housing and forming different lighting units. Four of the lighting elements are arranged in a rectangular arrangement with respect to one another so as to form a first lighting unit. The four lighting elements of the first lighting unit including two upper lighting elements disposed adjacent to one another and two lower lighting elements disposed adjacent to one another.

Abstract: The invention provides, in one aspect, a work light including a housing and a plurality of light sources coupled to the housing. At least one of the light sources is movable relative to the housing to vary a lighting pattern emitted by the light sources relative to an outer periphery of the housing. The work light also includes an actuator coupled to the at least one movable light source for moving the light source relative to the housing.

Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture which utilizes a fluorescent light source. The fluorescent lights are shrouded by a diffuser lens basket so that light from the fluorescent bulbs shining through the diffuser is dispersed to reduce glare and visibility of the source of light. It is an object of the present invention to provide a fluorescent recessed lighting fixture which has the illumination from the fluorescent bulbs shining through a diffuser. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a single driver or ballast within the body of the fixture where access can only be gained from below the fixture.

Abstract: An LED or fluorescent recessed lighting fixture having a pair of aligned LED boards or a pair of fluorescent bulbs each shielded by a diffuser. Each diffuser is retained by an angled wall and a portion of a V-shaped diffuser cover. The apparatus includes light emitted from a light source toward the location where the light is to illuminate the area. A reflector assembly is set in a straight line at an angle in the range of 45 degrees. A lens covers the light source and is retain by a portion of the reflector and a V-shaped basket.

Abstract: An LED light fixture comprising a contoured light transmissive lens cover pivotally mounted between upper and lower end brackets so as to be movable between an open position and a closed position wherein in the closed position the upper and lower contoured edges of the lens cover mate flushly with the contoured surface of respective upper and lower end caps. A bank of LED carrying housing components are attached between the upper and lower mounting brackets so as to direct illumination toward the lens cover. Expansion brackets may be employed to facilitate addition of one or more additional banks of LED carrying housing components behind a lens cover of longer length to thereby created a sconce fixture of extended length.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a light emitting diode (LED) light bar structure having heat dissipation function, adapted for a backlight module, and including a heat dissipation body, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), and a circuit board. The heat dissipation body has a circuit board insertion slot and is provided with a plurality of installation holes in row. The installation holes pass through the heat dissipation body, the LEDs are embedded in respective installation holes, and the circuit board is received in the circuit board insertion slot whereby the LEDs are fixed in the installations holes and electrically connect the circuit board. Accordingly, the LED light bar structure not only simplifies assembling procedures but also directly and laterally dissipate heat generated by the LEDs through a tight engagement of the LEDs and the heat dissipation body, thereby improving dissipation efficiency of the backlight module.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a display panel, a retention member retaining the display panel, and an external case covering the retention member. The retention member has a retention main body portion retaining the display panel and a plurality of fastening portions for fixing to the external case. At least one of the plurality of fastening portions has a displacement absorbing portion absorbing displacement of the retention member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an LED lighting module using AC power, where an AC-driven LED lighting is implemented by a simplified rectifier circuit and by adjusting the number of LED elements, without using a dedicated circuit configuration such as SMPS, and the LED modules are arranged in a way to enable a multiplicity of unit modules to be driven with a single power supply. The LED lighting module using AC power contains a power supply which receives AC power; unit modules, each having at least two LED sets connected together, each having one LED element or plural interconnected LED elements driven by an input power; and rectifier circuits, each being separately installed to which the power is input, for rectifying AC power which is input through the power supply when a multiplicity of unit modules form a loop.

Abstract: An LED underwater lamp comprises a housing (1) and an LED lamp body (2), wherein the housing (1) is fixed in a mounting hole of a mounting plate (20), an opening is provided at one end of the housing (1), the LED lamp body (2) is inserted through the opening and fastened within the housing (1), an inner water-proof sealing ring (3) is disposed between the LED lamp body (2) and the opening of the housing (1), an LED bulb (4) is disposed within the LED lamp body (1) situated at the opening of the housing (1), and a power line (5) extending to outside through the housing (1) is detachably connected to the other end of the LED lamp body (2).

Abstract: A power-saving lighting apparatus including an upper housing, a bottom cover assembled with the upper housing, a lighting module and a positioning member is provided. The lighting module is disposed between the upper housing and the bottom cover, and the lighting module is mechanically supported by the bottom cover. The positioning member is disposed on the lighting module, wherein a relative position of the lighting module and the bottom cover is maintained by the positioning member.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for providing a reliable enclosure and seal for a system or a device, such as a lighting fixture, are disclosed. The solution presented utilizes a silicone gasket combined with an o-ring chord, an acrylic optic and an extrusion to provide a water-tight, air-tight and water-proof enclosure for the lighting fixture. The seal created by the enclosure is maintained regardless of any temperature or environmental changes, as well as any changes in sizes of the components of the enclosure due to the temperature changes. The silicone gasket, in combination with one or more o-rings, end caps and the extrusion adjust for any expansion or contraction of any components of the enclosure due to temperature changes of the lighting fixture or any other enclosed apparatus, system or device.

Abstract: An LED tube is provided for providing general illumination. The LED tube includes a tubular housing having a clear shield and a heat sink opposite the clear shield. A strip including LED lights, circuitry, and electrical hubs are positioned on the backside of the heat sink under the shield. The housing also includes first and second ends that include portions of a quarter turn locking system to allow multiple housings to be attached to one another for a longer string of lighting. A power source for powering the LED lights, and an end cap may also be attached to the first and second ends of the housing by the quarter turn locking system. The housing or housings may be connected to a wall or the like by the use of one or more clip mounts.

Abstract: LED light fixtures and methods of manufacturing same are provided. In one embodiment, a LED fixture assembly includes at least one cover configured to be disposed in a fluorescent light troffer, the at least one cover including at least one first cavity and a second cavity; at least one LED lamp module disposed in the first cavity; and a driver module disposed in the second cavity such that the driver module is visibly concealed and electrically coupled to at least one LED lamp module. Various embodiments of LED lamp modules have also been provided and are configured to provide light via direct and/or indirect lighting methods.

Abstract: An emergency illumination device includes a housing. The emergency illumination device is arranged to include a light source and a power supply. The emergency illumination device further includes a motion detector to generate a motion signal when motion is detected. The emergency illumination device is arranged to switch on the light source when a motion signal is generated by the motion detector. The housing includes a first outer surface arranged to support the emergency illumination device when positioned on a bearing surface. The motion detector generates a motion detection plane that is substantially perpendicular with respect to the first outer surface.

Abstract: An end cap for a light-emitting-diode (LED) light tube includes an end cap housing having an end surface, an electric circuit and a switch for closing the electric circuit or opening the electric circuit. The switch includes a switch body having a pivot axis. The switch body is configured to pivotally move, with respect to the pivot axis, between an on-position for closing the electric circuit and an off-position for opening the electric circuit. When the switch is in the off-position, an end part of the switch body protrudes from the end surface of the end cap housing, and when the switch is in the on-position, the switch body and is substantially flush with respect to the end surface. When the switch is in the off-position, an outer surface of the switch body inclines with respect to the end surface of the end cap housing.

Abstract: A fluorescent luminaire has a luminaire housing, a lens frame positioned within the luminaire housing, the lens frame having a first side frame member and a second side frame member connected to a first end frame member and a second end frame member, a flexible plastic lens having a length, wherein a distance between the first and second side frames is less than the length of the plastic lens and, wherein the lens curves from the flat orientation to a curved orientation when seated between the first and second side frames corresponding to curvature of the first and second end frames.

Abstract: A light tube including a heat sink, a light transmissive cover disposed on the heat sink, and at least one light source module is provided. A containing space is formed between the heat sink and the light transmissive cover. The light source module includes a carrier, a plurality of first light-emitting devices, a plurality of second light-emitting devices, and a plurality of non-light-emitting passive devices. The carrier is disposed on the heat sink. The first light-emitting devices are arranged on the carrier along a first straight reference line to form a first line of light-emitting devices. The second emitting devices are arranged on the carrier along a second straight reference line to form a second line of light-emitting devices. The non-light-emitting passive devices are disposed on the carrier and between the first and second lines of light-emitting devices and electrically connected to the first and the second light-emitting devices.

Abstract: A modular lighting fixture may include a housing having opposite ends, an endplate for fastening to one end of the housing, the endplate having a lens receiving face on a first side and an additional-structure-connecting face on a second side. The second side has an outer perimeter portion and a first peripheral surface, the first peripheral surface being inward of the outer perimeter portion. An additional structure is provided having a second peripheral surface with substantially similar contour as the first peripheral surface on the second side of the endplate. The additional structure is connected to the endplate with the second peripheral surface being proximate to the first peripheral surface of the second side of the endplate.

Abstract: A lamp light source comprises: a light-emitting unit having a plurality of semiconductor light-emitting elements arranged as a ring on a front face of a mount so as to principally emit light in a frontal direction; and a circuit unit converting externally-supplied electrical power to cause the semiconductor light-emitting elements to emit the light, wherein a through-hole passes vertically through the light-emitting unit at a point inside the ring of semiconductor light-emitting elements, the circuit unit is at least partly arranged within the through-hole, and a space is provided between the circuit unit and the light-emitting unit.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp fixture for mounting a ballast and at least one fluorescent lamp and a method of dissipating heat from the same is disclosed. The fixture comprises a molded housing defining a groove and a hat-shaped metal strip having an outer wall with at least two surfaces in contact with the sides of the groove and at least one flange in contact with the top of the housing. The metal strip also has a pair of inner walls positioned relative to the outer wall so as to define a chamber. At least one fastener is slidably held by the strip such that a portion of the fastener is retained within the chamber and slides along the inner walls. The fastener secures a ballast in direct contact with the flanges whereby heat from the ballast is transferred to the metal strip and dissipated from the housing during use.

Abstract: A light fixture includes first and second industrial socket housings and a wireway. The socket housings are coupled to each end of the wireway. Each socket housing can be constructed as a two-piece housing and includes turret-type fluorescent lamp sockets. The two-piece housing includes an end cap and a socket track coupled together. The end cap includes an end wall having at least one socket hole with a turret-type fluorescent lamp socket mounted thereon. At least one female turret-type socket is mounted in the first socket housing and at least one male turret-type socket is mounted in the second socket housing such that the male and female sockets are opposite each other. A fluorescent lamp having opposing ends is receivable at each end by one of the male and female turret-type sockets. The light fixture may also include one or more reflectors to reflect light emitted by the lamp.