Recessed Patents (Class 362/364)
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Patent number: 7108394Abstract: A line of recessed low-glare lighting fixtures provides a totally built-in architectural recessed appearance: a special cast mounting unit has a recessed duct portion formed integrally with a flat face flange portion defining a light-exit opening. The face flange portion becomes plastered in place in a wall or ceiling with the duct portion supporting the light source and associated components. In a main embodiment for ceiling deployment, the face flange portion is made square, the light-exit opening and the duct portion can be made circular or rectangular, typically square, In an offset hidden source embodiment, usually wall-mounted with a rectangular light-exit opening to “wash” either a ceiling or a floor region, the recessed duct portion is curved and shaped to serve as a reflector surface for desired illumination distribution. The light source can be incandescent, fluorescent or metal halide, in a selection of wattage ratings. The mounting unit can be cast in different sizes according to wattage ratings.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Inventors: Toni F. Swarens, legal representative, Ralph W. Swarens, deceased
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Patent number: 7104674Abstract: An interior illumination lamp 10 including a design portion 20 in which a lens 54 is fixed to a bezel 22 of a housing 21 capable of being attached to an opening 13a provided at an interior member 13 of a vehicle 11, a functional portion 30 arranged to a rear side of the interior member 13 by being supported by the design portion 20 and having a light source 37, and a guide portion 26 in a groove-like shape provided for guiding an electric wire W/H connected to the functional portion 30, in which a clip 25 is arranged to a notched portion 26b provided at a wall portion 26a of the guide portion 26 and front ends of the wall portion 26a interposing the notched portions 26b are connected to ride over the notched portions 26b. That is, upper portions of the notched portions 26b of the clips 25 provided at the guide portion 26 are connected and therefore, the electric wire W/H wired along the guide portion 26 can be prevented from extruding from the notched portion 26b to be bit thereby.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Suzuki, Kimihiro Ishii, Motoya Kimura, Hiroshi Ando
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Patent number: 7036953Abstract: An apparatus for lighting a building structure. The apparatus includes a pre-fabricated lighting module that mounts to the building structure. The module includes a lighting fixture having at least one lamp. The module includes a one-piece layer having at least one hole aligned with the lamp. The lighting fixture is fixed to the one-piece layer and extends outward from the one-piece layer. A method of lighting a room from the room's ceiling or wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Inventor: Irwin Kotovsky
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Patent number: 7036961Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture that includes a battery assembly integrally connected to a recessed enclosure, such battery assembly including a battery that can supply the lighting fixture with power in the event of a power outage. In one embodiment, the battery assembly includes a ballast plate to which the light source (e.g., incandescent or fluorescent lamps) and the battery are connected. The ballast plate can be connected to the recessed enclosure so that the battery is disposed within an open face defined by the recessed wall enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Douglas J. Defouw, Rich D'Andrea
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Patent number: 7025477Abstract: An illumination apparatus which comprises a housing and a circuit board having illuminants, which can be mounted in the housing. In order to provide an illumination apparatus whose housing protects the functional components against hard environmental conditions and mechanical loads to be expected and which has a particularly compact design, the housing substantially comprises a base of annular shape, an intermediate part having a hat-like shape which accommodates the circuit board and has a guiding opening for the connection cables, and a lid part which allows a selective outlet of light.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Insta Elektro GmbHInventors: Kurt Blessing, Hans-Joachim Dietrich, Ralph Wemper
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Patent number: 7011439Abstract: An adjustable spotlight fitting for use with an illuminated fiber optic bundle. A spherically contoured pivot element is received within a pivot housing and retained therein by an adjustable locking ring which clamps the pivot element in any angularly adjusted position. A focusing member is mounted by the pivot element for limited axial adjusting movement in relation thereto. A fiber optic bundle is inserted through the back of the pivot element and the exposed optical fibers at its terminal end are positioned within the focusing member. A lens, carried at the outer end of the focusing member, is movable by the focusing member toward and away from the fiber optic bundle for converging and expanding the area of illumination. Optical filters can be selectively installed behind the lens for various lighting effects.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Lighting Services Inc.Inventors: Kenneth M. Kane, Jeremy S. Brotchner
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Patent number: 7004614Abstract: A backlight module includes a bezel and a reflective shell. The bezel includes a bezel base, a bezel side plate connected to the bezel base, and an engagement structure mounted on an external side surface of the bezel side plate. The reflective shell includes a reflective shell top plate and a reflective shell side plate, which is connected to the reflective shell top plate and has an engagement hole to be engaged with the engagement structure such that the reflective shell is tightly combined with the bezel.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.Inventors: Yi-Shiuan Tsai, Ming-Fa Wang
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Patent number: 6994456Abstract: A wall-washer lighting fixture is installed flush with a ceiling surface and directs light horizontally and vertically along adjacent wall surfaces, closely adjacent to the intersection between the ceiling and the wall surfaces in order to reduce to a minimum any shaded area along wall surfaces adjacent the intersection. The lighting fixture includes first lens elements oriented, located and configured for directing light toward first areas of the wall surface, spaced vertically downwardly from the intersection, and a second lens element located vertically lower than the first lens elements and oriented and configured for directing light toward second areas of the wall surface, located between the first areas and the intersection between the ceiling surface and the wall surface, so as to illuminate the wall surface more uniformly while reducing to a minimum any shaded area along the wall surface adjacent the intersection.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2004Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Kurt Versen CompanyInventors: Neil Russo, Steven M. Silverstein
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Patent number: 6971775Abstract: A light module for an interior rearview mirror assembly is positionable at least partially within the mirror casing. The light module includes an illumination source, a housing generally surrounding the illumination source, and a cover generally encasing the illumination source within the housing. The light module includes an electrical connector for electrically connecting the light module to an electrical conductor of the mirror assembly when the light module is positioned at least partially within the mirror casing. The light module may include a user actuatable input for activating and deactivating the illumination source. The electrical connector may comprise conductive elements that are molded within a polymeric housing. The conductive elements may include light contacts for electrically contacting the illumination source and may be configured to support the illumination source. The illumination source may comprise a festoon light source.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Donnelly CorporationInventors: Niall R. Lynam, John O. Lindahl, Rick Mousseau
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Patent number: 6969181Abstract: A fully recessed unit equipment luminaire for providing emergency lighting to a path of egress. The luminaire has batteries, a battery box, a housing, a charger/emergency switching circuit mounted on a chassis, lamps, reflector assemblies, and a cover. The luminaire may be configured for either wall or ceiling mounting with the use of wall or ceiling mount lenses, respectively. Reflector assemblies supporting the lamps are rotatably engaged by the cover. Each reflector assembly has a substantially semi-frustoconical shape and intersects the lamp's conical shaped beam of light to redirect the beam into a narrow, elongated pattern. The reflector assemblies may have a plurality of planar reflecting surfaces which approximate the semi-frustoconical shape.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2001Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Glenn Eric Bailey, Robert J. Riffel, David Jenkins
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Patent number: 6952079Abstract: A shaped light extraction luminaire to gather light from an organic light emitting diode (OLED). Specifically, an inverted and truncated pyramid structure having a recessed area configured to receive an OLED is provided. The luminaire is structured to increase the light emission of the OLED by capturing light emissions that would typically be lost by absorption within the OLED. The luminaire includes angled sides having a reflective material disposed thereon. The luminaire increases the light output of the OLED such that it may be implemented in area lighting applications. Further, an array comprising a plurality of recessed areas and a plurality of angled sides for each of the recessed areas may be implemented.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joseph John Shiang, Marc Schaepkens, Larry Gene Turner
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Patent number: 6910786Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device for installation in a substantially plane surface, for example, the surface of a runway. The lighting device comprises at least one lamp unit that emits light essentially in a light direction which forms an angle ? with an axis at right angles to the substantially plane surface. Furthermore, the lighting device comprises at least one light refracting means having a longitudinal direction coincident with the light direction, an incident face substantially at right angles to the light direction, and an exit face parallel to the substantially plane surface. The light refracting means is preferably a prism grating. The lighting means is characterised in that the light refracting means is supported by a supporting means that extends along the whole of or a substantial part of the length of the light refracting means, and which preferably envelops the side faces of the light refracting means.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Advanced Light ASInventor: Henrik Seland
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Patent number: 6896394Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes spring steel mounting clips having a first portion fixed to the outside of the cylindrical housing and having a second portion extending through an inverted T aperture in the sidewall housing. For use, the fixture is positioned in a hole and the user pushes the free end of the mounting clip through its aperture. A neck near the free end will then reach the aperture and the tension of the spring steel mounting clip will push the free end upward, with the narrowed neck guided within the longitudinal portion of the inverted T. The expanded portion around the neck restrains the clip from disengaging accidentally. In this second position, the outer portion of the clip is pushed away from the housing to engage and/or inhibit the movement of the fixture relative to the ceiling. The clip has a concave portion, a bend, and a convex portion outside the housing in this second position. Also disclosed is a twist off detachable junction box at the top of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: #9060-0495 Quebec, Inc.Inventor: Jacques Houle
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Patent number: 6896391Abstract: An apparatus for lighting that attaches to a building structure. The apparatus includes a main profile having a first side and an opposing second side. The profile mounting to the building structure. The apparatus includes a transformer disposed in proximity to the main profile for providing electricity. The apparatus includes a terminal connected to and disposed in the main profile and connected to the transformer. The apparatus includes a cassette having light elements which is interchangeable with the terminal. The cassette is removably held by the main profile and is in contact with the terminal, and receiving electricity from the transformer through the terminal. The cassette is changeable as a function of use and providing interchangeability of light elements. A method for lighting a building structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Inventors: Irwin Kotovsky, Serge Cornelissen, Robert Cornelissen
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Patent number: 6890088Abstract: A novel illumination apparatus that may be formed from any object of choice, such as a natural rock or the like. The apparatus is of simple construction and allows a user to easily adjust the amount of light to be emitted there from. Or the user may direct the light in a preferred direction, and optional accessories are also provided, such as the apparatus may include, a motion detector, speakers, a cup-holder, a secret compartment, etc.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Erik Miller
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Patent number: 6883931Abstract: An elongated illumination device for receiving an elongated light source. In one illustrative embodiment, the elongated illumination device includes an elongated member that has a cavity for receiving the elongated light source. The cavity is preferably at least partially defined by a first material that is at least partially transparent and extends from the cavity to an outer surface of the elongated member and a second material that is substantially non-transparent. In some embodiments, the elongated member includes one or more legs that are adapted to secure the elongated member to a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Inventor: Brian N. Tufte
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Patent number: 6883940Abstract: A recessable luminaire (1), having a dome-shaped reflector and a light source located at least partially outside the reflector (6) such that a light source (8) carried by the carrier is located within the reflector (6). A mounting ring (9) is arranged to engage the reflector (6) around and near its edge region. The mounting ring 9 has connection means for attaching the light source carrier (7). The connection means is formed by a plug-in pin (27b) on the mounting ring (9) or on the light source carrier (7) and at least one corresponding plug-in fitting (27a) on the light source carrier (7) or on the mounting ring (9).Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2002Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Zumtobel Staff GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Hans-Joachim Grajetzky, Karl-Heinz Holzkämper
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Patent number: 6871983Abstract: A clean room ceiling light fixture formed as a sealed housing with a downwardly-directed light emitting aperture. A heat sink fixed within and spaced from the housing defines a cable raceway inside the housing. A plurality of LEDs are mounted on the heat sink. A high refractive index (polycarbonate) reflector coupled to each LED efficiently directs the LED's light through the aperture into the clean room. The LEDs and/or reflectors can be anti-reflectively coated to improve light transmission efficiency. A refractive index matching compound applied between each LED-reflector pair further improves light transmission efficiency. A spectrally selective filter material prevents ultraviolet illumination of clean rooms used for lithographic processes which are compromised by ultraviolet rays. A holographic diffusion lens and/or variable transmissivity filter can be provided to uniformly distribute the LEDs' light through the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: TIR Systems Ltd.Inventors: Stephane Frederick Jacob, Allan Brent York
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Patent number: 6857765Abstract: A decorative lighting equipment includes a shade that is transparent or translucent and formed into a tube with opposite ends, a light source for emitting a directional light flux, the light source being placed at one end of the opposite ends of the shade so that the directional light flux is transmitted within the shade toward another end of the shade, and the shade forming thereon hairlines which extend in a direction crossing the direction along which the directional light flux emitted from the light source is transmitted.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2002Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Kishima, Inc.Inventors: Masahiro Kameda, Atsuto Fukushima, Yoshimitsu Kida
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Publication number: 20040257818Abstract: A recessed light fixture for mounting into an opening made in a ceiling, wall or the like comprises a pot having a peripheral edge abutting the area adjacent a hole made in the ceiling or wall and one or more flexible retaining clips for securing the fixture to the ceiling, wall or the like. Each retaining clip comprises an upper connecting portion with a threaded hole extending therethrough and a lower action adapted to contact the lower end of a slot in the side wall of the pot. A bolt extends through the threaded hole of the upper connecting portion and its rotation causes the clip to flex and unflex to secure or unsecure contact with the ceiling, wall or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: BAZZ INC., a corportion of canadaInventor: Simon-Victor Benghozi
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Patent number: 6814471Abstract: An adapter for a decorative lighting fixture for recessed lighting is disclosed. The adapter includes a generally circular rim and a plurality of arms extending from the periphery of the rim into the center of the rim. The arms meet at a junction at the center of the rim. The rim is releasably secured to a ceiling surrounding the recessed lighting and a decorative lighting fixture or lens may be secured to the rim. The rim may be secured to the ceiling via screws. Likewise, the decorative lighting fixture may be secured to the rim by a bolt.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Inventor: Douglas Stoner
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Patent number: 6811286Abstract: An underwater lighting fixture adapted for installation in a lamp receiving recess in the wall of a swimming pool. The fixture includes a lamp housing having a pair of reflector-mounted incandescent lamps mounted therein. A plate having a pair of a apertures is mounted in the housing with the apertures mounted in alignment with the lamps. A pair of secondary reflectors are mounted to face the plate apertures and are provided with light-transmitting portals. A color wheel having dichroic filter segments is mounted so that identically colored pairs of segments pass the portals when the color wheel is driven by a motor. The motor is controlled by a circuit by disconnecting power to an input of the circuit, reconnecting power to the input to control the motor to move at a first speed. The control circuit stops the motor when the driven element reaches an index position.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2002Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Pentair Pool Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael V. Mateescu, Kevin Potucek, Robert Bachman
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Patent number: 6805469Abstract: A concealed safety light is described where the light source is integrated and mounted into a switch or power outlet wiring device. The light source is controlled by a circuit that detects ambient light and turns on the light source in the event of a power failure when it is dark. The resulting safety light is concealed in a standard wiring junction box and trimmed with conventional wall cover plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2003Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Inventor: R A Barton
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Patent number: 6779910Abstract: A recessed light fixture with body, reflector and electrical box formed as one piece, preferably of a polymeric material. The fixture includes a self-mounting feature and a seal against air infiltration into unconditioned spaces. The reflector has special geometry that provides symmetrical distribution of light. The lamp socket tilts downward to facilitate lamp changes. The design moves the heat sensitive components of the electronic ballast far from the heat produced by the lamp. The fixture may be installed from the occupied side of the room, eliminating the need for an installer to crawl in attic spaces.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2002Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Inventor: Bruce Pelton
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Patent number: 6779907Abstract: The recessed wall-mounted light fixture assembly has a hollow mounting sleeve which is inserted horizontally in the wall, a lamp housing for enclosing and retaining a lamp, where the lamp housing is adapted to slide and rotate within the mounting sleeve, a face plate with a hood attached to the housing for directing light downward and preventing direct view of the lamp and a lens disposed within the face plate. The lamp is plugged into a socket mounted on a bracket that provides upward and downward adjustability. The lens has two different sections: an upper section which is frosted to diffuse light and a lower section that is clear for maximum transmission of light.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Inventor: Joshua Z. Beadle
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Patent number: 6776509Abstract: A light fixture having a relatively narrow light emitting aperture in a bottom thereof, includes a pair of elliptically shaped reflectors mounted therein, wherein first terminating ends of each reflector are connected, the elliptically shaped reflectors extending in parallel along the housing. Disposed inwardly from each reflector and spaced therefrom are light sources, each said light source extending in parallel relation. The ellipsoidal reflectors being positioned to reflect light through the narrow width aperture.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: Chris Warner
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Patent number: 6755550Abstract: A recessed lighting system for a vertically oriented tiled wall. The housing comprises a generally rectangular receptacle having plural side wall and a base, where the latter mounts a lighting source. Overriding the housing is a tile frame support, hingedly secured to a side wall of the housing, where the frame support mounts plural, spaced apart tiles, comparable to those found in adjacent wall areas, where the spaces between the tiles are in light communication with the lighting source to thereby allow light rays to pass to the surrounding atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2003Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Inventor: Amy Lackey
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Patent number: 6755557Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting fixture that provides easy lamp replacement and blocks the view of the back wiring.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2001Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Juno Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Stauner, Gerald Kubaszko
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Publication number: 20040120141Abstract: The recessed wall-mounted light fixture assembly comprises a hollow mounting sleeve which is inserted horizontally in the wall, a lamp housing for enclosing and retaining a lamp, where the lamp housing is adapted to slide and rotate within the mounting sleeve, a face plate with a hood attached to the housing for directing light downward and preventing direct view of the lamp and a lens disposed within the face plate. The lamp is plugged into a socket mounted on a bracket that provides upward and downward adjustability. The lens has two different sections: an upper section which is frosted to diffuse light and a lower section that is clear for maximum transmission of light.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Joshua Z. Beadle
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Patent number: 6752519Abstract: A lighting device for installation in a substantially plane surface, comprising at least one lamp device that emits light essentially in a light direction which forms an angle with an exit face of a light refracting means in the lamp device. The lamp device comprises a light source that emits light towards an incident face of the light refracting means, where the light refracting means has a longitudinal direction coincident with the light direction, and where the exit face is approximately parallel to the substantially plane surface. The exit face is set a slight angle of inclination relative to the substantially plane surface, the angle and the angle of inclination in combination causing light from the light source to be brought to an emergent angle above the face that satisfies pre-set requirements for light intensity close to the surface. A prism is also described wherein at least the edge formed between the exit face of the prism and a side face which forms an acute angle with the exit face is rounded.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2002Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Advanced Light ASInventors: Henrik Seland, Eldar Hagen
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Patent number: 6733164Abstract: A lamp and optical lens assembly is provided having a carrier with one or more lamp assemblies mounted thereto relative to a carrier registration. An optical lens having at least one focal point and at least one guide portion relative to the focal point is also provided. The carrier is coupled to the optical lens with the registration aligned with the location guide portion so as to accurately position the lamp assembly relative to the focal point. A lamp apparatus is provided by enclosing the lamp and optical lens assembly within a housing and cover lens combination. A lamp housing assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Valeo Sylvania LLCInventor: John L. Smith, Jr.
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Publication number: 20040085773Abstract: A novel illumination apparatus that may be formed from any object of choice, such as a natural rock or the like. The apparatus is of simple construction and allows a user to easily adjust the amount of light to be emitted there from. Or the user may direct the light in a preferred direction, and optional accessories are also provided, such as the apparatus may include, a motion detector, speakers, a cup-holder, a secret compartment, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Erik Miller
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Patent number: 6726347Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes a light source enclosure face defining an aperture. The enclosure face includes a spring retainer spaced outward from the aperture. The spring retainer includes a bridge portion forming a portion of the circumference of the aperture and a slot defined between the bridge portion and the enclosure face.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Grzegorz Wronski
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Patent number: 6715903Abstract: A light mounting panel for connecting to a luminaire frame having a base with an upper and a lower surface and having first, second, third and fourth outer edges. The base has an opening and an inner edge defining the opening. The first outer edge being opposite the second outer edge and the third outer edge being opposite the fourth outer edge. First, third and fourth walls extend upwardly from the upper surface of the base at the first, third and fourth outer edges, respectively, and contactable with internal flanges of the existing luminaire frame to align the mounting panel with the existing luminaire frame during installation. A second wall extends upwardly and inwardly from the upper surface of the base at the second outer edge. A first fixed tab extends laterally outwardly from the first wall to engage a first slot in the luminaire frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: James P. Wang
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Patent number: 6690113Abstract: A retrofit kit, including a fluorescent lighting assembly for replacing an incandescent light assembly, includes a housing having a ballast receiving section and a fluorescent lamp receiving section. A ballast is disposed within the ballast receiving section and a socket assembly, generally adjustable, is disposed within the lamp receiving section and is in electrical communication with the ballast. The socket assembly includes a socket cup with an opening to receive a fluorescent lamp in a vertical orientation.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: Sherman Ng
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Publication number: 20040012968Abstract: The assembly has two lamps (16A, 16B), such as fluorescent tubes. A cover (18) is a co-extrusion having a baffle (20) between the lamps (16) and shroud portions (22) outermost of the cover. The baffle blocks at least some of the light output of the lamps (16) from crossing the region (26) between the lamps (16). This helps reduce glare, which is further reduced by the configuration of the shrouds (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2002Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Michael Allcock, Stuart Wilson
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Patent number: 6670587Abstract: The present invention is a self heating thermal protector located in close proximity to an incandescent light fixture for controlling the flow of current to the associated lighting fixture by measuring the rate of heat flow from a dedicated heat source. Current is permitted to flow to the lighting fixture when the temperature of the self heating thermal detector is sufficient to avoid deterioration of electrical components such as plastic parts and wire insulation in the associated fixture. The thermal detector interrupts the flow of current to the associated fixture when the temperature of the self heating thermal protector increases to a temperature that is not safe.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventor: Nicholas L. DiSalvo
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Patent number: 6659627Abstract: A light fixture assembly is provided with a lamp housing having a top, a lamp socket within the lamp housing, a power pack operatively connected to the lamp socket, and a means for supported attachment of the power pack to the lamp housing at a position substantially lateral to the lamp housing, and not extending substantially above a plane defined by the top of the lamp housing. The power pack comprises a junction box containing a transformer operatively connected to the lamp socket, and means for operative attachment of the power pack to an electrical source. The means for supported attachment of the power pack to the lamp housing permits flexion of the junction box relative to the lamp housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Canlyte Inc.Inventor: Giuseppe Caluori
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Publication number: 20030223240Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes spring steel mounting clips having a first portion fixed to the outside of the cylindrical housing and having a second portion extending through an inverted T aperture in the sidewall housing. For use, the fixture is positioned in a hole and the user pushes the free end of the mounting clip through its aperture. A neck near the free end will then reach the aperture and the tension of the spring steel mounting clip will push the free end upward, with the narrowed neck guided within the longitudinal portion of the inverted T. The expanded portion around the neck restrains the clip from disengaging accidentally. In this second position, the outer portion of the clip is pushed away from the housing to engage and/or inhibit the movement of the fixture relative to the ceiling. The clip has a concave portion, a bend, and a convex portion outside the housing in this second position. Also disclosed is a twist off detachable junction box at the top of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Applicant: #9060-0495 Quebec, Inc.Inventor: Jacques Houle
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Patent number: 6655813Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes a housing, a cap affixed to an upper edge of the housing, and a cover plate having an aperture formed therein and affixed to a lower edge of the housing. A junction box and transformer having associated wiring are affixed to the cap. Mounted within the housing of the recessed light fixture is a reflector having opposing first and second reflector surfaces, a first end, a second end, and a prism having at least one diverging lens. The prism is slidingly moveable within the second end of the reflector. A bulb is electrically connected to the transformer and mounted within the housing and protruding through an opening in the first end and thereby into an upper portion of the reflector. The first and second reflector surfaces are formed having a preselected parabolic geometry so that a light beam is narrowest at a preselected limit of travel of the prism closest to the bulb, and widest at a preselected limit of travel of the prism farthest away from the bulb.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2002Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: Sherman Ng
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Patent number: 6632006Abstract: A finishing section of a recessed wall wash light fixture has a heat conducting side wall. The inner surface of the side wall has a reflective finish. A lamp is non-centrally aligned within the finishing section. The reflective sides cooperate with the off axis location of the lamp to operate as a kick reflector to kick a portion of the light emitted outward from the fixture at high angles to illuminate a nearby wall close to the ceiling line. The finishing section functions as a lamp support, heat shield and kick reflector reducing the number of parts and complexity of assembly typical of wall wash light fixtures. The finishing section is mounted substantially within a rough-in section housing. An aperture cone section, lens, hinge and bias mechanism, and rotatable collar improve performance and functionality of the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Graham M. Rippel, Daniel F. Francis, Brian Roberge, Erik B. Thomas
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Patent number: 6612076Abstract: The invention is a flange device used for flush mounting construction fixture or hardware trims. The invention reduces the potential of a hair line crack between dissimilar materials. The invention can be molded, extruded or otherwise formed into nearly any shape and designed to work with a large variety of different fixtures, hardware and trims. The portion of the flange in contact with a surfacing material (those applied at plastic state) bonds the two surfaces together and is an interface which isolates the dissimilar fixture or hardware material.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1999Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Inventor: Mark Jacksen
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Publication number: 20030161155Abstract: A light fixture assembly is provided with a lamp housing having a top, a lamp socket within the lamp housing, a power pack operatively connected to the lamp socket, and a means for supported attachment of the power pack to the lamp housing at a position substantially lateral to the lamp housing, and not extending substantially above a plane defined by the top of the lamp housing. The power pack comprises a junction box containing a transformer operatively connected to the lamp socket, and means for operative attachment of the power pack to an electrical source. The means for supported attachment of the power pack to the lamp housing permits flexion of the junction box relative to the lamp housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventor: Giuseppe Caluori
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Patent number: 6601976Abstract: A rectangular frame having side and end and side walls defining a downwardly opening receiving cavity for receipt upwardly therein of a pan having a laterally outwardly turned marginal flanges which overlie corresponding flanges in the frame and has mated mounting bores for receipt of mounting screws. Retains mounted on the opposite ends of the frame releasably engage the pan to hold it in position in the frame during shipping and storage and prior to mounting thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2000Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Thin-Lite CorporationInventor: Shin W. Rhee
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Publication number: 20030137846Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes a light source enclosure face defining an aperture. The enclosure face includes a spring retainer spaced outward from the aperture. The spring retainer includes a bridge portion forming a portion of the circumference of the aperture and a slot defined between the bridge portion and the enclosure face.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Grzegorz Wronski
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Patent number: 6595664Abstract: A bracket assembly for connecting a fixture to a support, the bracket assembly comprising in combination a male subbracket for connection to one of the fixture or support, a female subbracket for connection to the other one of the fixture and the support, the subbrackets being complementarily configured for coupling to each other.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: King of Fans, Inc.Inventors: John C. Bucher, Charles E. Bucher, Tien S. Lowe, Chad J. Ricker
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Patent number: 6588543Abstract: A mounting bracket comprises a plurality of spring-loaded dog assemblies for retaining a bezel to a ceiling or wall of a building structure without having to use external attachments. Each dog assembly has a dog tower which is molded to the rear the bezel. The dog tower has a spiral slot opening on one side which enables a dog member to be placed therein and rotated down or up within the dog tower to clamp to the material of the wall or ceiling. A notch is provided on the spiral slot opening to fix the dog member in a pre-mounting position. The dog member has a dog post that fits inside of the dog tower, where a clamping dog leg extends from the side of the dog post and has a bump that mates with the notch on the dog tower to fix the dog member in the pre-mounting condition. A coil spring is inserted inside the dog tower and between the dog post and a bottom of the dog tower.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Audio Products International Corp.Inventor: Meguerditch John Tchilinguirian
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Patent number: 6588922Abstract: An open mounting frame for use in a recessed lighting fixture is the subject matter. The open mounting frame supports the recessed lighting fixture in a fixture aperture formed in a ceiling. The frame has an annular base ring. The base ring is engagable with the lower surface of the ceiling. The frame includes a pair of spaced apart columnar uprights connected to the base ring. The uprights are diametrically opposed to each other. The columnar uprights are connected to each other by a bridge which is connected to the ends of the columnar uprights. A lock is connected to each of the uprights. The locks engage the upper surface of the ceiling to cooperate with the base ring to hold the frame in the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1997Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Juno Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Thomas J. DeCicco
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Patent number: 6585389Abstract: A luminaire, of the ceiling-mounted type or of the type for recessed fitting in ceilings and walls for interior lighting, comprising a hollow body which is shaped like a paraboloid and forms a back on an upper part and an opening on a lower part, the body accommodating a light source in its internal cavity; the internal surface of the body is divided into sectors which form receptacles that can be engaged detachably by a plurality of reflective laminar elements in order to form various hues, chromatic compositions and/or light distributions.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: 3F Filippi S.p.A.Inventor: Romano Bonazzi
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Patent number: 6582106Abstract: A clamping member for a lighting fixture, includes first and second parts. The first part has a receiving portion and a first clamping portion extending therefrom that has opposing first and second surfaces. The second part is separable from the first part, and has a main portion and a second clamping portion extending from the main portion. The second clamping portion has first and second opposing surfaces. The main portion is received in the receiving portion of the first part forming a friction fit so that a support receiving area is defined between the second surface of the first clamping portion and the first surface of the second clamping portion. A fastener is disposed on the second surface of the second clamping portion for engaging the lighting fixture.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: William H. Jamison