Abstract: A lighting lamp is disclosed, comprising a lamp having laminated on the surface of a bulb thereof a display sheet, said display sheet comprising a support having thereon an active layer containing a pigment which is faded by the action of an active light and an active light-adjusting layer.

Abstract: An indirect lighting system having a generally visible light transmissive element, such as a prismatic lens element or a diffuser strip, which modifies the direction of the light incident thereon from a secondary light source. The lighting system has a primary light source and structural means for positioning the primary light source proximate a reflective surface which reflects light back toward the light transmissive element and which thereby acts as a secondary source of light for illuminating this element. A light foil means is disposed between the primary light source and light transmissive element for substantially blocking direct transmission of light to the latter from the former. The light foil means, by keeping primary source light from directly striking the light transmissive element, forces the observable brightness in this element to be induced substantially entirely by the reflected light from the secondary source.

Abstract: A dust-resistant mirrored surface reflector for use with a source of artificial light is provided. The reflector comprises (i) a planar transparent substrate (such as a sheet of glass or plastic), (ii) a reflective metal layer coated onto one side of the substrate, and (iii) a transparent, conductive material layer (such as indium oxide, tin oxide, zinc oxide or indium-tin oxide) coated onto the other side of the substrate. The conductive material layer has an electrical resistance less than about 10.sup.12 ohms per square.

Abstract: Lighting apparatus for improving the efficiency of a fluorescent fixture. A high efficiency reflector having tube hangers depending therefrom is mounted into fixture housing. Substitute fluorescent tubes, one for each original pair of tubes, are mounted under reflectors and held by hangers. A device including a plug and a substitute socket is used to tap electricity from an original fixture socket and to conduct it to the substitute tube through the substitute socket which is itself supported by the substitute tube.

Abstract: A shatter-containment fluorescent lamp having a protective plastic sleeve in which the sleeve is attached by an adhesive at each end of the lamp envelope in a manner to provide a controlled air space between the glass lamp envelope and the plastic sleeve to prevent direct transmission of stresses from the envelope to the sleeve. The sleeve is also attached to the lamp base by the adhesive so that there is integral connection of the sleeve and the base at each end of the envelope. A retaining ring, also held by the adhesive, covers the base. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the retaining ring inner surface and the lamp base having mating members to align the retaining ring on the base. In another embodiment, the sleeve has a number of angled slots around its circumference at each end and there are corresponding locking teeth on a retaining ring to accommodate for variations in lamp envelope/protective sleeve length.

Abstract: For the uniform illumination of rooms that have no special demands in terms of freedom of glare and reflective behavior, simply fashioned long field lamps are provided wherein a fluorescent tube is located in freely radiating fashion under a housing containing electrical components. The channel-like housing has a U-shaped cross-section and is mounted on an installation track fastened to a ceiling or wall and is provided with a cover on both face sides. In order to shorten installation time, the long field lamp has a simple structural design. A cover track representing the actual installation track is designed in common with end parts having plug-in ledges. These ledges plug onto narrow sides of the cover track to form a ceiling installation frame into which the housing is introduced from below and to which the housing is latchably held.

Abstract: A fixture for a fluorescent lamp includes a diffuser panel. The diffuser panel has a frame and longitudinal elements supported by the frame and spaced apart from one another. At least some of the elements are constructed of a material to allow diffusion of impinging light. Preferred materials are translucent or transparent, such as glass or plastic. The diffuser panel also functions as an air diffuser. Provision of a nozzle in the base of the fixture allows air to flow through the panel by a sucking effect created by high velocity forced air flowing through the nozzle. This results in fixture cleaning and temperature equalization. The fixture is particularly adapted to be mounted in a moving vehicle. For this purpose, the panel is designed to be tamper-resistant and to provide easy maintenance. The diffuser panel, when a latch is opened, may be lowered by rotation to provide access to the lamp and ballast.

Abstract: A quick fit lens is provided including a lens body having a transparent face wall and formed with a channel disposed in confronting relationship with respect thereto for sliding receipt of a planar diffuser light panel.

Abstract: A mounting device for adjustability and lockability of a reflector within a luminaire and for reduction of dark spots in the lighting pattern of adjacently mounted luminaires. The device includes an elongated reflector, mounting straps which may be inserted into and tightened against the reflector and which receive other components of the device, lampholders which may be connected to the mounting straps, mounting brackets, one arm of which is attached to a surface and the other arm of which may be connected with mounting fulcrum screws to a left end mounting strap, a right end mounting strap, or to the left and right end mounting straps of two adjacently mounted luminaires, and locking clamps which may be connected with orientation locking screws to mounting straps and may be clamped to mounting brackets by tightening the orientation locking screws.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp unit including an adapter which contains a ballast, a fluorescent lamp electrically coupled to the adapter, a compressible gasket member and a jacket. The jacket is adapted to be easily removed from the unit upon failure of the fluorescent lamp. An inwardly protruding ledge which extends radially around the interior of the jacket provides a bearing surface for contacting the gasket member. Preferable, the lower portion of the jacket member is provided with a pair of diametrically opposed grooves for engaging a pair of lugs formed in the housing of the adapter. Preferably, each of the grooves has an offset portion and a stop for locking the lugs in place and thereby preventing rotation of the jacket member with respect to the adapter until the gasket member is compressed.

Abstract: A lighting unit, especially for a lighting system is described and is characterized by a carrier section which has a flattened elongate cross-section which terminates in acute angles at both ends, with all functional elements being concentrated in the central part which always has the largest vertical dimension. Changes of the dimensions lead, as a result of the selected layout to no substantial change in the outer appearance, so that powerful systems can also be realized with the same shape without impairing the external appearance.

Abstract: An improved built-in ceiling light. The dimensions of openings provided in false ceilings for the installation of built-in ceiling lights result in light housing dimensions which do not always provide the necessary storage space for the electrical components, in particular the ballast. It is known to obtain this necessary storage space by means of a projection from a side wall on the side of the housing base. However, this impedes the installation assembly. To avoid this difficulty the improved ceiling light has a projection which is a lid pivotally mounted to a housing base and to which the electrical components are attached. Then, during the insertion of the light housing, the lid, together with the electrical components, can be pivoted sufficiently far through a rectangular opening in a longitudinal side wall into the light housing.

Abstract: A fluorescent lighting enclosure system is disclosed which is designed to receive standard fluorescent strip lights of one or multiple lamp configuration and to support and enclose the fixtures in a readily adaptable form. The enclosure is in the form of continuous extrusions having internal tracks extending longitudinally along the full length of the extrusion. A novel spline is designed to fit in the tracks and act as a mount for the enclosure itself and for the fluorescent strips as well as to join the ends of enclosure sections and hold an end plate in place. The enclosure may be mounted with its light emitting opening directed in any direction including inverted. Perimeter lighting, grid and handrail lighting are all possible employing this invention with virtual 100% linear coverage using standard fluorescent fixtures.

Abstract: Fluorescent lighting apparatus utilizing a single elongated tubular light source replaces the multiple fluorescent tubular light sources of conventional or prior art fluorescent lighting apparatus. A substantial part of the light output of the fluorescent tubular light source is reflected by an improved reflector construction having multiple elongated strip-like mirror surfaces. A simplied, less expensive, more efficient apparatus is disclosed wherein the improved reflector forms the principal part of the apparatus and is provided with a compact raceway for the current carrying wires along with a remotely situated ballast in a compact enclosure which facilitates the adaptation of the improved apparatus to surface mounting on ceilings as well as recessed mounting of the fluorescent apparatus in suspended ceilings and the like.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp fixture having a troffer and a louver light diffuser includes meltable fasteners for attaching the louver light diffuser to the troffer. In the event of a fire, the meltable fasteners allow the louver light diffuser to fall free from the troffer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a brightness equalizing light filter system which can be utilized as the bottom panel or as one of a set of bottom panels in an indirect fluorescent light fixture to evenly illuminate the fixture to approximately the same degree of brightness as the surrounding area which it lights. The brightness equalizing light filter system comprises a translucent diffuser panel with an opaque, electrically-connected pattern of thin metal film deposited thereon, wherein the density of the opaque pattern for each point on the panel is proportional to (or the linear function of) the intensity of light impinging on that point from the light source. The metal film serves both as the required electrical ground to act as a starting aid for the lamps and as a reflecting surface to increase the photometric efficiency of the fixture.

Abstract: A light source having a single glass bulb housing and a multiple of three electrically interconnected fluorescent tubes. The tubes are located outside of the focal point of a smooth curved mirror. The phases of the fluorescent bulbs are electrically overlapped so as to substantially eliminate flickering of the light and to maximize the light intensity.This is a file wrapper continuation of application Ser. No. 166,783, filed Mar. 2, 1988; which is a file wrapper continuation of application Ser. No. 859,614, filed on May 5, 1986, both now abandoned.

Abstract: Improved performance and compact size in an annular fluorescent lamp are achieved by providing two or more annular glass tube sections disposed one above another and connected to provide a single arc discharge path from a filament at one end of the lowermost tube section to a second filament at one end of the uppermost tube section. These multi-layer fluorescent lamps are particularly well suited for use in conjunction with internal reflectors, and with internal and external reflectors. The internal reflector may serve as a housing, or as part of a housing, for associated electrical components.

Abstract: A circular flourescent tube light fixture for a ceiling fan, particularly one suspended from a low ceiling. The light holder is adjustable upward when a deep concave light reflector is used and is adjustable downward when a flat light shield is used. The holder fits around a tubular housing that mounts on the lower center end of the ceiling fan mechanism. Within this housing is the transformer, starter, and wiring that extends between the ceiling fan motor and the flourescent tube light. A friction spring fits between the light holder and tubular housing to retain the holder in upward position when a deep concave light reflector is used. It also prevents rotation of the holder relative to the housing as an electrical safety measure since electrical wiring extends between them. In one embodiment the light reflector is fastened to the base of the tubular housing and in another it is attached to the holder and moves vertically with the tube light.

Abstract: A high efficiency luminaire possessing high angle brightness control. Transverse high angle brightness control is provided by a substantially parabolically shaped reflector and longitudinal high angle brightness control is provided by a trough like lens assembly including a plurality of trough shaped lenses and screening means adjoining one another.

Abstract: A rigid lightweight fluroescent lighting fixture using a single elongated tubular light source and an elongated lightweight improved reflector construction having multiple elongated strip-like planar mirror surfaces is disclosed. The lightweight reflector construction is positioned between double walled end panels which are in turn connected to one another by a double walled elongated box-like structure formed of two elongated inter-engaging body members. Lamp holders of appropriate configuration are slidably mounted in slotted brackets formed on the double walled end panels so as to support an elongated fluorescent tube. The simply formed inexpensive fixture efficiently positions the improved reflector structure and the fluorescent tube on a suspended ceiling or the like and adds very little weight to the supporting structure.

Abstract: A miniature florescent tube assembly holder and adapter for use in conjunction with the original manufacture or retrofit replacement of the conventional incandescent bulb and socket assembly of a lamp. The invention comprises a hollow housing having mating first and second housing portions held together by a tamper-resistant connector. An intermediate plate between first and second housing portions may also be provided to facilitate electrical connection with the lamp and power supply. At least one receptacle is disposed either on the interior of the first housing portion or on one surface of the intermediate plate for receiving the base of the fluorescent tube assembly and effecting electrical connection leading to a power supply. The fluorescent tubes themselves, being slightly smaller in circumference than the base, pass through a mating aperture in the second housing portion and, by this arrangement, each fluorescent tube assembly is trapped and secured within the receptacle and housing to prevent theft.

Abstract: An integrated lighting device includes a housing having a long-life light source electrically hardwired directly to a source of electrical energy. The housing is mechanically connected to the electrical box or the architectural surface surrounding the source of electrical energy. Electrical energy modifying elements, such as ballast, are hardwired between the electrical energy source and the light source. The entirety of the lighting device is therefore disposable at the end of the useful life of the light source.

Abstract: A luminaire for a rod-shaped fluorescent lamp provided with pin bases at both ends and having an elongated support profile whose width is only slightly larger or smaller than the diameter of the lamp envelope and which at both ends has sockets provided with contacts. Each socket has a groove to accommodate the base pins when inserting the lamp in an axially parallel manner. Intermediate members of an insulating material are arranged on the lamp bases, while the rear side of each intermediate member is provided with a cross limb extending parallel to the base pins and being formed in such a manner that the individual base pins are located on different sides of the cross limb. When inserting the lamp in the luminaire, the intermediate member engages the groove of a socket in a lock-tight manner, whereby the base pins come into contact with the socket contacts.

Abstract: A fluorescent lighting fixture or luminaire in which the conventional number of light source is de-lamped to a lesser number and which provides acceptable light levels and distribution of light. A flexible reflector of specular reflective material is installed in the fixture above the replacement lamp. The reflector material by virtue of its flexiblity will assume a generally parabolic configuration to re-direct the light from the fixture. Thus, with the reflector, two-lamp luminaires will de-lamp to one-lamp and four-lamp luminaires may be de-lamped to two-lamps, and so on. The invention also provides an electrical connector for positioning a new lamp at a central location and which connector is engageable in the existing lamp holders.

Abstract: A grounding device for a fluorescent lamp of the type having a tubular envelope with electrodes at the ends between which an electric discharge occurs. Radiation shields around the electrodes prevent emission of electrode radiation from the lamp and a grounding element connects the shields to the ground.

Abstract: The specular lamp or lighting fixture comprises a fluorescent tube as a light bulb which is arranged largely within a channel-shaped counter-reflector. Cross-lamellae for blanking the light of the fluorescent tube out in the longitudinal direction are seated on the counter-reflector. A channel-shaped main reflector which is designed large, and whose surface is preferably matted, is situated opposite the counter-reflector. A uniform luminance in the radiation region and a compact structure are achieved with the specular lamp. The luminance does not exceed a prescribed value in a prescribed, screened region.

Abstract: A simple and economical outdoor electric lighting fixture whose housing is made of polyvinyl chloride. The fixture includes a U-shaped fluorescent lamp; a socket for the lamp; a 120 volt transformer; a flanged circular base plate supporting the socket and transformer; a polyvinyl chloride cylindrical housing having at its center an interior annular ring supporting the base plate; a polyvinyl chloride cylindrical post supporting the cylindrical housing; a cylindrical frosted lens surrounding the fluorescent lamp and resting on the flange of the base plate; and a domed end cap fitted over the upper end of the cylindrical lens.

Abstract: An electric lamp assembly simulating the appearance of a gaslight for installation in an existing incandescent-type light fixture. The assembly includes an adapter which contains a screw in, incandescent-type base projecting from one surface thereof, and a receptacle for receiving the base of a fluorescent lamp on an opposed surface thereof. The lamp is surrounded by a translucent cover, and a fabric mesh encloses the cover. A wire frame assembly is disposed on the outside of the cover and mesh. The cover includes longitudinally extending ridges which diffuse the light emanating from the lamp, to present an appearance that looks similar to a gaslight. Also, the cover may be provided with a tint which, in combination with the mantle, provides the light emanating from the lamp with a color virtually identical to the color of light which would emanate from a typical gaslight.

Abstract: Fluorescent lighting apparatus utilizing a single elongated tubular light source replaces the multiple fluorescent tubular light sources of heretofore conventional or prior art fluorescent lighting apparatus. A very substantial part of the light output of the fluorescent tubular light source is reflected by improved silver reflectors having multiple elongated strip-like mirror surfaces. A compact, lightweight, simplified, less expensive and more efficient apparatus is disclosed wherein the improved reflector forms the principal part of the apparatus and is provided with a compact raceway longitudinally thereof functioning as a structural element and as a raceway for current carrying conductors in the apparatus. The ballast is relocated in the apparatus to contribute to the compact, economical, lightweight structure which is easily and efficiently positioned in suspended spaced relation to a ceiling for selective improved illumination of a desired area.

Abstract: A one-piece leg strap for a U-shaped fluorescent lamp having two longitudinally extending leg members joined together by a U-bend portion. The leg brace includes an elongated central body portion and a pair of generally circular end portions. Each of the circular end portions defines an opening therewithin having an inside diameter relative to the outside diameter of a respective lamp base member. A non-slip friction fit retains the leg strap on the lamp base members. Means are provided in the leg strap to compensate for variations in the outside diameter of the lamp base members. In a preferred embodiment, a pair of notches are located at opposite ends of the central body portion and define first and second laterally flexible projecting members which allow the end portions of the leg brace to be easily slipped over the lamp base members.

Abstract: A back light device for uniformly illuminating a liquid crystal display plate comprises a fluorescent lamp having a luminous tube formed by being turned up through a coupling in the same plane, a liquid crystal display plate to be illuminated by the light radiated from the fluorescent lamp, a diffused plate interposed between the liquid crystal display plate and the fluorescent lamp in parallel to the plane, and a reflector for reflecting the light radiated from the fluorescent lamp toward the diffused plate.

Abstract: An economical and rugged lighting fixture designed particularly for dock-side use. The fixture's major components include a funnel-shaped main housing of polyvinyl chloride having a cylindrical upper end and a cylindrical lower end of reduced diameter; a main housing extension of polyvinyl chloride having the same diameter as the lower end of said main housing and having an annular ring projecting frm its inner wall; a hollow cylindrical housing sized to fit into the upper cylindrical end of said main housing; a U-shaped fluorescent lamp; a socket for said lamp; a 120 volt transformer; a circular socket mounting bracket sized to fit snugly onto the annular ring of the main housing extension and carrying the fluorescent lamp socket and the transformer; a dished reflector surrounding the lower end of the lamp and whose outer edge is secured between the lower end of the cylindrical housing and the flared wall of the main housing; and a flat circular transparent lens bonded to the upper end of said main housing.

Abstract: An indirect fluorescent luminaire with planar specular reflectors arranged in such a manner as to project its maximum intensity approximately at 130.degree. above nadir to optimize the uniformity of ceiling luminance. The lamps are stacked vertically to further minimize the vertical projection of intensity and enhance the lateral projection. The fixture may be suspended at distances of 12 inches or less from the ceiling without causing excessive luminance on the ceiling above the luminaire or excessive luminance ratios between the brightest area directly over the fixture and a point midway between them.

Abstract: A fluorescent light fixture which employs a lamp fitting, electrical ballast, and a base which are inter linked, to mechanically and electrically, to connect to a fluorescent lamp to an electrical socket. A heat conductive housing and a spacer mechanism transport heat from the ballast to the exterior of the lighting fixture when the same is in operation.

Abstract: An improved fluorescent indirect lighting fixture has its light source concealed from normal view by locating the lamps in a partially wrapped-around region to one side of an offset reflector, which is shaped in a special concave curvature to produce uniform "wall wash" illumination. A producible high quality reflective surface with required curvature maintained by a rigid, accurate reflector assembly is achieved by utilzing a thin flexible reflective lining of high purity aluminum conformally laminated against a rigid extruded aluminum reflector body of required curvature. Two-piece end plates provide lamp socket mountings, integral wiring conduits, reflective inner end surfaces, decorative trim at light-exit window ends and reflector body reinforcement. The complete reflector module including ballasts and a.c.

Abstract: A lighting unit (11) for providing diffused light is particularly useful for back illumination of a flat panel active matrix display (21). The unit (11) includes one or more fluorescent lamp tubes (13,15) which are embedded in RTV rubber or other transparent potting material (29). A pair of diffusing layers (31,35) cause the light output from the unit (11) to be evenly distributed. A ground plane (27) acts as a reflector, a heat sink and permits partial-power operation. Advantages include reduced flicker and an ability to withstand rough service.

Abstract: A fluorescent lighting fixture adapted for low temperature conditions which is fitted with a relatively high wattage fluorescent lamp and a lower wattage fluorescent lamp whereby said lower wattage lamp is lighted at lower temperature and provides heat to raise the temperature of the higher wattage lamp to a lighting condition.

Abstract: A noble gas illumination device such as a neon tube in which the glass neon tube is clear and uncoated and is surrounded by a clear plastic tube. The clear plastic tube may be tinted or colorless. If it is tinted, it alters the color of the light emanating from the device. Whether tinted or untinted, the clear plastic tube makes the uncoated neon tube appear to have a larger diameter, thereby creating the illusion that the electric discharge beam in the neon tube is extremely thin and focused and has the appearance of a laser beam.

Abstract: An electric light holder having a base and a socket to receive a bulb. The socket is removably held to the base by a pair of outwardly extending opposed plastic wings at the front of the base which snap into grooves at the sides of the socket. The wings also serve as stops for the rear of a reflector which is slid over the socket and held in place against the wings by a retainer ring threaded over the socket. Alternatively the reflector can be suspended from the wings.

Abstract: Fluorescent lighting apparatus utilizing a single elongated fluorescent tubular light source replaces the multiple fluorescent tubular light sources of conventional or prior art fluorescent lighting apparatus. A substantial savings in energy consumption and cost of replacement fluorescent tubular light source units results. A substantial part of the light output of the fluorescent tubular light source is reflected by an improved reflector construction having multiple elongated strip-like mirror surfaces formed of a film base having a silver coating, the mirror surfaces being arranged to direct the reflected light of the single fluorescent tubular light source over a relatively wide area whereby it appears that a greater number of fluorescent tubular light sources are provided.

Abstract: A fluorescent display base is provided with a maximum light display with a minimum of distortion in a cool environment adapted for portability and home use, particularly in the artistic display of glass. The configuration of remote step-down transformer and minimal internal structure withint the reflective case provides a cool display base heated very little above ambient atmospheric temperature and safety protected against high voltage running into the base.

Abstract: A lighting device for an elevator car including light sources for emitting light toward the interior of the elevator car and a spectral resolution filter spaced apart and facing the light sources for spectrally resolving the light emitted from the light sources into spectral light with varying colors. The light sources may take the form of a combination of a mirror ball with reflecting surfaces on its outer periphery and a light projector or the form of a plurality of point light sources mounted in a dispersed pattern. The spectral resolution filter may take the form of a flat half mirror surface of a semisphere.

Abstract: A fluorescent lighting fixture including a channel-shaped housing formed with oppositely disposed elongated side walls projecting forwardly from a back wall and defining at their free extremities inwardly opening confronting grooves for receipt of the opposite sides of a lens. Mounted directed on the back wall at the opposite ends thereof are two pair of sockets for receiving the opposite ends of fluorescent tubes and arranged longitudinally between the confronting sockets are electrical components mounted from such back wall. Disposed on the lateral opposite sides of such components are shoulder rivets formed with rivet heads standing off from the back wall. A sheet metal way cover covers the electrical components and is hat shaped in cross-section and formed with outwardly turned flanges which clip under the respective rivet heads to releasably hold the way cover in its mounted position.

Abstract: In a color image readout device having a plurality of light sources of different color emissions, controlled to light sequentially so that light reflected from a document irradiated by the light sources is fed to a CCD sensor to obtain a color separation signal, the plurality of light sources are arranged on a single light source support to form a single unit.

Abstract: A decorative illuminated article for producing a deep glow in darkness includes an elongated body of thick-walled cast plastic resin with an inner tubular channel extending longitudinally throughout the length of the cast body. Within the tubular channel is positioned a neon or similar light source. The plastic resin includes a pigment which will produce, in combination with the color of the inner light source, a deep glowing color effect when the article is illuminated in darkness. A method for producing the decorative article is also disclosed.

Abstract: A ballast removably insertable into an enclosure of a fluorescent light fixture casing. The ballast utilizes electrical contact tabs for engagement with corresponding tabs within the housing.

Abstract: A fluorescent lantern supports a pair of fluorescent tubes for vertical sliding movement so that the tubes can be replaced simply by removing the cover of the lantern and withdrawing the tubes. Each of the fluorescent tubes is supported in a socket in the base of the lantern and extends upwardly through an opening in the top of the lantern. The cover is removably attached to the top by tabs so that the cover can be removed by rotating and lifting the cover. When the cover is removed, the fluorescent tubes can be withdrawn upwardly through the openings in the top. The base includes a battery compartment for a battery power source, and the battery compartment is closed by a battery cover which is removably attached to the base by tabs so that the cover can be removed by rotating and withdrawing the cover.

Abstract: A portable fluorescent lighting device has a pair of elongated frame sections, each having a pair of oppositely positioned longitudinal bars which are joined together at their extreme ends by transverse cross bars. These two frame sections are pivotally joined together at one end. The other ends of each of the sections have removable transverse bars attached thereto to provide feet for the frame when the two sections are spread apart in a triangular configuration. A strap or chain interconnects the two sections to limit the triangular spread between these sections. Fluorescent lamps are mounted in one of the sections, these lamps being protected by the frames and having suitable transparent or transluscent cover guards.

Abstract: A light-weight reflecting shade that is to be mounted on a fluorescent tube as it is normally disposed within a ceiling light fixture and including (i) a plurality of elongated spreaders that are located in spaced apart parallel relationship with one another, (ii) a plurality of hanger means that slideably connect with selected ones of, or all of, the spreader means and are adapted to be positioned to receive and attach to the fluorescent tube, and (iii) a resilient sheet means affixed to the plurality of spreader means. The sheet means has a highly reflective surface on the side facing the fluorescent tube, has one dimension substantially equal to the length of the fluorescent tube and a second dimension that is substantially greater than the length of the elongated spreader means. In use, the hanger means engages and is supported by the fluorescent tube, and in turn supports the spreader means and the resilient sheet means.