With Mounting Means Patents (Class 362/365)
  • Publication number: 20120113643
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp body and a lamp cover. The lamp body includes a bottom plate, two side plates extending upwardly from the bottom plate and two end covers set at two opposite ends of the lamp body. The bottom plate, the side plates and the end cover together form a receiving space for receiving light sources. A pair of slots is defined in the two side plates respectively and the lamp cover is inserted into the slots. A baffle plate is set at one end of the lamp body and forms a pivotal connection with the lamp body for preventing the lamp cover from slipping out of the slot. The baffle plate is movable between a first position to engage with the lamp cover and a second position to expose the lamp cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: FOXSEMICON INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: KUO-CHENG CHANG
  • Publication number: 20120113649
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a luminaire may include a housing that includes a support panel, a rotation ring supported by the support panel where the rotation ring is infinitely adjustable with a range of adjustments with respect to the support panel, a rotation drive unit configured to rotate the rotation ring with respect to the support panel, an aiming frame supported by the rotation ring, a tray system pivotally mounted to the aiming frame and configured to receive the bulb, and a tray drive configured to rotate the tray system about the pivotal mounting, whereby, in operation the rotational and angular orientation of the bulb may be adjusted while the bulb is on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Anthony G. Patti, Stephen H. Yuen, Peter F. Thornton, JR., David E. Doubek
  • Patent number: 8132944
    Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture for mounting into a structure facing an illumination area. The fixture includes a support member configured for mounting into the structure and including a front end-portion having an edge defining a light opening and a back end-portion recessed from the opening. The support member and opening have a centerline. A mounting board is disposed at the back end-portion and defines with the support member an open space extending to the opening. An LED arrangement includes (a) LED emitter(s) on the mounting board for directing light toward the opening, each emitter defining an emitter axis, and (b) a lens for each emitter at least one of which is off-centerline in a first lateral direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Ruud Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Ruud, Kurt S. Wilcox, Mario Alberto Castillo
  • Patent number: 8132943
    Abstract: An adjustable recessed lighting fixture includes a housing which is adapted to be recessedly mounted in a wall. A base is fixedly mounted in the housing. The base has a substantially semi-spherical cavity defined therein. A casing is pivotally and receivably disposed in the cavity such that the casing is movable relative to the cavity along a semi-spherical shape of the cavity. At least one socket is disposed in the casing. The socket has a light emitting unit installed therein which is adapted for providing illumination. By manually and rotatably adjusting the casing relative to the base, a projecting direction of the light emitting unit is changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignees: Washington-Electronics Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Shu-Chang Wang
  • Publication number: 20120051080
    Abstract: A lighted bracket for a mud flap weight. The bracket includes a housing having at least one first aperture passing through it. The aperture is dimensioned and configured to attach the housing to a mud flap weight, and a light attached to the housing in a position such that illumination from the light passes through any openings in the mud flap weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Bryan D. Wilkerson
  • Publication number: 20120044704
    Abstract: A retrofit luminaire assembly is provided for retrofitting a mounting frame such as a plaster frame or other recessed lighting assembly without the need to remove the existing plaster frame. The retrofit assembly includes a mounting ring that can support a replacement electrical junction box and the replacement luminaire. The electrical junction box is attached to an adjustable assembly so that the electrical box can be positioned in a number of locations on the mounting ring. The assembly allows adjustment of the electrical box in a vertical direction, horizontal direction and in a rotational direction with respect to the plane of the plaster frame. The mounting ring is inserted through the opening in the plaster frame and secured to the plaster frame by an attachment member that engages the top face of the plaster frame. The attachment member can include a plate coupled to the mounting ring to form two outwardly extending arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Carl W. Wilson, Richard L. D'Andrea, Brad Rodeghiero
  • Publication number: 20120044705
    Abstract: A recessed fixture cover device comprising a plurality of components that may be economically and efficiently packed in an unassembled state for transport and/or shipping and then easily assembled to provide a thermal barrier, a fire barrier, an air barrier, a moisture barrier, and/or an insect intrusion barrier between the recessed fixture and the space immediately above and external to the installed cover device. An embodiment of a cover device may comprise two components that may be assembled to form a right-angled parallelepiped shape that lacks a bottom wall thereby allowing the cover device to be lowered onto and enclose a recessed fixture. One or more complimentary connections between abutting edges of the two components allow the two components to be either quickly assembled for use or disassembled for transport or storage thereby providing a benefit to both construction professionals and do-it-yourself property owners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Casey Holder, Daniel W. Hawkins
  • Publication number: 20120044703
    Abstract: A retrofit luminaire assembly is provided for retrofitting a mounting frame such as a plaster frame or other recessed lighting assembly without the need to remove the existing plaster frame. The retrofit assembly includes a mounting ring that can support a replacement electrical junction box and the replacement luminaire. The mounting ring is inserted through the opening in the plaster frame and secured to the plaster frame by an attachment member that engages the top face of the plaster frame. The attachment member can include a plate coupled to the mounting ring to form two outwardly extending arms. The plate is axially adjustable with respect to the mounting ring to clamp the plaster frame between the plate and the bottom flange of the mounting ring. In another embodiment, the attachment member has a hook-like end that engages a bottom surface of the mounting frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Carl W. Wilson, Richard L. D'Andrea
  • Patent number: 8115099
    Abstract: An industrial automation input output module is protected against ingress of water, oil, debris, dirt and other contaminants without use of a potting compound. An elastomeric main seal provides a fluid-tight connection between inter-fitted inner and outer housing members that define a housing of the module. The one-piece main seal includes an integral light pipe portion with at least one light pipe that communicates light from an LED or other light source to a visual indicator opening in the housing, and the light pipe portion is also sealed to the housing to prevent ingress of contaminants through the visual indicator opening. Connectors pass through a wall of the housing and connector seals are used to prevent ingress of contaminants between the connectors and the housing. The connectors are also secured against rotation relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas R. Bodmann, Douglas A. Lostoski
  • Patent number: 8100565
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a luminaire may include a housing that includes a support panel, a rotation ring supported by the support panel where the rotation ring is infinitely adjustable with a range of adjustments with respect to the support panel, a rotation drive unit configured to rotate the rotation ring with respect to the support panel, an aiming frame supported by the rotation ring, a tray system pivotally mounted to the aiming frame and configured to receive the bulb, and a tray drive configured to rotate the tray system about the pivotal mounting, whereby, in operation the rotational and angular orientation of the bulb may be adjusted while the bulb is on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Anthony G. Patti, Stephen H. Yuen, Peter F. Thornton, Jr., David E. Doubek
  • Patent number: 8096686
    Abstract: A lighting fixture is provided that includes a ceiling pan having an opening with a trim received therein. The trim includes a ring with a spring clip attached thereto. The spring clip includes first and second legs having a first end joined at an apex and second free end opposite the first end. The second free ends are fixed to the trim to bias the spring clip in a downward direction to engage a top surface of the ceiling pan and bias the trim in an upward direction toward the ceiling pan. In one embodiment, the ends of the spring clip are fixed to the trim by a screw. In another embodiment, the spring clip is a torsion spring engaging the trim and includes first and second legs with a portion extending therefrom and received in an aperture in the trim. The ends are oriented at an inclined angle with respect to the legs such that when the legs are attached to the trim, the legs are biased in a downward direction with respect to the ceiling pan. The torsion spring clip can be retrofit to the trim ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Shawn Wilcox
  • Patent number: 8092255
    Abstract: A bulb set structure comprises a plug having two guiding pieces to connect with a power source and to assemble with a LED bulb set and a fitter, an orifice to output alternating current, and a power converting unit having one end to electrically connect with the guiding pieces, and having another end to connect with wires of the LED bulb set and the fitter by using the joining segment to convert the alternating current into direct current, and a circuit board is used to rectify the alternating current to output direct current to emit LED bulb set and to transmit the alternating current to the fitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Ting Shen Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sheng Lien Wang
  • Patent number: 8092039
    Abstract: The invention comprises a completely recessed wall-wash lighting fixture capable of being installed within a ceiling. The lighting fixture comprises a housing, which contains a lamp. The invention may comprise a lighting fixture further comprises a reflector disposed within the housing and adjacent to the first end of the housing. The invention may also comprise a flared lamp shield attached to the housing, which is capable of protecting the lighting fixture from damage. The lamp shield extends below the ceiling when the lighting fixture is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventor: Paul Thompson
  • Patent number: 8083369
    Abstract: An adapter bracket which enables the installation of a door frame or louver into a recessed fixture that sits on a T-bar supported by a ceiling without having to custom design a hinge and latch system to match the original fixture or require the installation of a false frame that lifts the fixture. The brackets slide between the T-bar and the existing fixture. The bracket is also slightly wider than the T-bar opening. The door frame will keep the brackets spaced wide enough to ensure that the assembly would not fall out of the opening. The hinge and latch mechanism for the door frame is built into its end rails and latches onto the bracket to ensure the door frame is supported and held in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: A.L.P. Lighting & Ceiling Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Richardson, Dallas I. Buchanan, III, Juan C. Suarez, Thanh M. Vo
  • Patent number: 8085259
    Abstract: The present invention improves the reliability of a display apparatus by suppressing the temperature rise of the display apparatus mounted on a wall. The display apparatus is provided with a wall mount switch to detect a wall mount member if the wall mount member is attached to the rear of the display apparatus. If it is detected by the wall mount switch that the display apparatus is mounted on a wall, the display power supplied to a display unit is set lower than normal by a power controller. This suppresses the temperature rise of the apparatus mounted on a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hidenao Kubota, Yuzo Nishinaka, Yutaka Yamada
  • Patent number: 8079727
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a recessed lamp support structure, which includes a lamp holder and at least two resilient plates. Each of the resilient plates has a front section fixedly connected to a sidewall of the lamp holder in a manner symmetrical to the others and a rear section extended away from the sidewall of the lamp holder, wherein the rear section has a roughened surface at a position away from the sidewall of the lamp holder. When the lamp holder is installed in a receiving hole of a ceiling, the roughened surfaces are able to press tightly and symmetrically against an inner periphery of the receiving hole due to the stress of the resilient plates, thereby securely positioning the lamp holder in the receiving hole while an annular frame of the lamp holder covers a gap between the receiving hole and the sidewall of the lamp holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Skynet Electronic Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jim-Hung Liang
  • Patent number: 8079556
    Abstract: A mounting platform for a lighting fixture comprising a substantially flat plate and an integral cutting guide. The integral cutting guide includes an aperture formed through the substantially flat plate and a flange formed around a perimeter of the aperture. The flange and the substantially flat plate intersect in a curve. The flange can form an angle of less than 90 degrees with respect to the bottom surface. The mounting platform can also include elongated slots for securing the mounting platform to a ceiling support member. The elongated slots are of a sufficient length to allow the mounting platform to be secured to the ceiling support member to allow placement of the integral cutting guide between a first ceiling support member and a second ceiling support member. The span between the first and second ceiling support members can be in the range of approximately 16 to 24 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventors: Aaron Fryzek, Aaron O'Brien
  • Patent number: 8066413
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
  • Publication number: 20110267826
    Abstract: A recessed ceiling light fixture with spring biased retainer clips that retract flush or are biased away from the side of the can housing for installation is disclosed. The fixture includes a housing having a side wall, a top wall, and an open bottom. Two rigid retainer clips are mounted diametrically opposed on the housing. Each retainer clip has a mounting tab inside the housing extending into a leg that passes out of the housing, which leg is bent to form an elbow, which elbow extends to a strut passing back into the housing, wherein the mounting tab selectively engages the side wall to limit movement of the spring clip. A bolt and coiled spring create compliance and bias in the spring clip by passing loosely through a slotted opening in the top wall at one end and joining the mounting tab at the other end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Cordelia Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Dwight David Santiago, Seth Chang, Huan C. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8047683
    Abstract: A lighting device mounting system for a dishwasher, and an associated apparatus and method, are provided, comprising a lighting device having a first portion disposed within a dishwasher tub portion and configured to emit light therefrom. The first portion has a larger lateral area than a receiving aperture defined by a tub wall of the tub portion. The lighting device includes a second portion engaged with the first portion, and adapted to extend through the receiving aperture. The second portion includes at least one laterally-extending flange extending laterally outward therefrom. A securing device having a medial hinge portion and an engageable locking mechanism associated with free opposing ends, is configured to interact with the second portion, opposite the tub wall from the first portion, and between the at least one laterally extending flange and the tub wall, so as to secure the lighting device to the tub wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Olesen, Gregory Van Vooren
  • Patent number: 8047689
    Abstract: A lamp subassembly includes an air-tight plate, a mounting lamp holder coupled to the air-tight plate, and a mounting spring coupled to the air-tight plate and the mounting lamp holder. The lamp subassembly is coupled to a trim with the mounting spring and coupled to a lamp with the mounting lamp holder to form a lighting fixture. The air-tight plate is coupled to a top opening located on the trim and forms an air-tight interface therebetween. The mounting lamp holder positions the lamp at least partially within the trim. The air leakage through the air-tight interface is equal to or less than two cubic feet per minute at a seventy-five Pascal pressure difference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Robert Allan Blalock
  • Publication number: 20110228543
    Abstract: A mounting assembly includes a stationary plate for supporting and linearly adjusting a recessed fixture in a parallel direction relative to structural framing members. Telescoping mounting bars are fixed to a building structure and allow adjustability of the stationary plate in a direction generally perpendicular to structural framing members. An adjustable plate has a plurality of linear guides received in a linear movable manner within a corresponding one of linear guide slots of the stationary plate. A linear locking member is adjustably secured in one of the linear guide slots such that linear movement of the adjustable plate is prevented relative to the stationary plate when the linear locking member is in a locked position, linear movement of the adjustable plate being allowed relative to the stationary plate in a direction parallel to the structural framing members when the linear locking member is in an adjustable position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Juno Manufacturing LLC
    Inventors: Aaron P. Fryzek, Joe Stauner, John Schubert
  • Patent number: 8021022
    Abstract: A lighting structure adapted to be disposed at an electronic apparatus is provided. The lighting structure includes a lighting module, a first elastic element, a latch, and a second elastic element. The lighting module has a light source and a stopper element. The first elastic element is connected to the lighting module. The latch has an interfering portion for blocking the stopper element and is capable of sliding in the electronic apparatus. The second elastic element is connected to the latch. When the latch is subjected to an external force and slides to deform the second elastic element, the stopper element disengages from the interfering portion, and the first elastic element rotates the lighting module, such that the lighting module is at a different position, and the light source is used to illuminate part of the electronic apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kuo-Nan Ling, Wen-Wei Yang, Chih-Lung Hung, Wen-Chuan Su
  • Publication number: 20110216546
    Abstract: An electrical device is described having surface mounting structure for mounting the electrical device in one of at least three different mounting patterns. In one embodiment, the electrical device is a lampholder having an occupancy sensor. In this embodiment, the occupancy sensor defines a coverage area and an un-coverage area when the lampholder is mounted to a surface, such as a ceiling, via the surface mounting structure; and, the surface mounting structure includes four sets of keyholes enabling the lampholder to be mounted to fasteners on the surface in one of a plurality of different mounting patterns for positioning the un-coverage area in a desired location, such as, for example, opposite the closest entry point to a room. The coverage area corresponds to a detection field of the occupancy sensor. Motion in the detection field is detected by the occupancy sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred J. Lombardi, Kangpin Tee, Edward Krajci
  • Patent number: 8013545
    Abstract: Various methods of manufacturing a lighting apparatus and embodiments of a modular networked lighting apparatus are disclosed. One method defines a mechanical form factor with a minimum set of electrical connections for a networking module, builds a subassembly of the networked lighting apparatus, the subassembly comprising attachment points compatible with the mechanical form factor for the networking module and contacts for the minimum set of electrical connections for the networking module, installs a networking module into the subassembly of the networked lighting apparatus, the networking module compatible with a selected networking protocol for the networked lighting apparatus, completes the final assembly of the networked lighting module, and marks the networked lighting apparatus to indicate the selected networking protocol for the networked lighting apparatus. In some embodiments, the lighting apparatus may function without the networking module installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Greenwave Reality, PTE, Ltd.
    Inventor: Karl Jonsson
  • Publication number: 20110211343
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a recessed light fixture includes a structural reflector and two end caps that form a light fixture housing. A first, second and third optics areas are provided. At least one first light source type is mounted near the first optics area. A second light source type is mounted near the second optics area and the second light source type is mounted near the third optics areas, the second light source type having a light output level substantially lower than the light output level of the first light source type. A diffuser is configured to sealably mount to the light fixture housing so as to substantially seal an interior portion of the light fixture. In operation, the light fixture can be switch between an ambient mode and an examination mode while providing a cost effective and attractive design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Focal Point LLC
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Jill Cody, Brandon Stolte, Marcelino Pena, Michael Thornton
  • Patent number: 8002446
    Abstract: A direct and indirect suspended component light fixture is described herein. The light engine of the fixture is recessed within a ceiling and contains a plurality of linear fluorescent lamps substantially surrounded by an ellipsoidal reflector. The ellipsoidal reflector reflect light downward through a light output region to a suspended diffuser, the suspended diffuser acting as both a provider of direct and indirect light to generate smooth and even illumination both in the indirect and direct light components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Carlton Plunk, Eugene Graff
  • Patent number: 8002444
    Abstract: A numerical display architecture includes a circuit board substrate, a light emitting element, and a reflector. The circuit board substrate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and has at least one hole. The light emitting element is reversely mounted on the second surface, and a luminary source of the light emitting element is disposed in the hole through a first opening of the hole. The reflector is disposed on the first surface of the circuit board surface and partly or fully covers a second opening of the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignees: Silitek Electronic (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Lite-On Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Chao-Ming Wu, Hung-Wen Chen
  • Patent number: 7993037
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture is provided with a movable junction box. The light fixture has a frame for supporting a lamp housing and lamp socket. A plurality of connection areas are also provided along the frame. A junction box is removably attached to any one of the connection areas using a connection piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: John Jeffrey Buse
  • Publication number: 20110188254
    Abstract: A recessed fixture housing is provided with a removable ballast box. The removable ballast box is removably received in an aperture provided through the recessed fixture housing. At least one spring clip removably engages the ballast box and maintains the ballast box in position when the ballast box is received in the ballast box aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventor: Jonathan BURT
  • Patent number: 7988342
    Abstract: Systems and methods for installing row-mounted suspended light fixtures. Each of a row of suspended light fixtures includes brackets disposed on opposite ends of the fixture. Each bracket includes a slot configured to slidably receive an adjustment clip coupled to a support member, such as a ceiling cable or pendant. Each adjustment clip includes first and second segments disposed at a non-zero, acute angle relative to one another such that a space separates the first and second segments. The space is configured to receive a portion of one or more brackets associated with the adjustment clip, proximate the bracket slot(s). An operator can install the light fixtures by positioning a fastener through each adjustment clip, outside the bracket slot(s). He also can adjust an alignment and balance of one or more of the light fixtures by sliding one or more of the adjustment clips along the slot(s) associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Christopher J. Pahl
  • Patent number: 7972043
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a built-in light fixture to be fitted in a suspended ceiling or similar, with a mounting ring (4) insertable into an opening in the ceiling and fixable by holding elements (6) and a light unit (3) which is attached in particular releaseably to the mounting ring (4), wherein fixed to the mounting ring (4) is a support frame (13) which defines a mounting space for the light unit (3) and has on its upper side facing away from the mounting ring (4) attachment means (18) for fixing the light unit (3) onto the support frame (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: BA*RO GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Bernhard Schutte
  • Patent number: 7967481
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes a housing or can, a junction box, a protective flexible wire conduit connected to the junction box and the housing, and an adjustment assembly adjustably and detachably connecting the housing to the junction box. The adjustment assembly includes a first bracket connected to the housing and a second bracket connected to the junction box. The second bracket is slidably and detachably connected to the first bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Blix Lighting
    Inventor: Ai-Sook Seo
  • Patent number: 7963681
    Abstract: A race track lighting system comprising a plurality of fixtures mounted in spaced relationship to one another on the infield side of the track and projecting light outwardly and downwardly onto the track surface from relatively low poles. Each fixture is asymmetric so as to provide a strong cut-off preventing light from being projected into the eyes of oncoming driver, but a divergent pattern in the direction of traffic flow so as to blend the light from one fixture with the light from an adjacent fixture for the purpose of promoting uniformity in the lighting intensity. The lamp is offset in the fixture and a blocker strip is placed in from of the lamp to prevent direct, uncontrolled light from reaching the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Qualite Sports-Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Hammel
  • Patent number: 7959332
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes an LED module, which includes a single LED package that is configured to generate all light emitted by the recessed light fixture. For example, the LED package can include multiple LEDs mounted to a common substrate. The LED package can be coupled to a heat sink for dissipating heat from the LEDs. The heat sink can include a core member from which fins extend. Each fin can include one or more straight and/or curved portions. A reflector housing may be coupled to the heat sink and configured to receive a reflector. The reflector can have any geometry, such as a bell-shaped geometry including two radii of curvature that join together at an inflection point. An optic coupler can be coupled to the reflector housing and configured to cover electrical connections at the substrate and to guide light emitted by the LED package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Jerold Tickner, Scott David Wegner, Evans Edward Thompson, III
  • Publication number: 20110134651
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventor: DANIEL JOSEPH BERMAN
  • Patent number: 7954976
    Abstract: An adaptor kit or system for use with conventional can light fixtures to adapt the can light fixture for use as a hanger assembly for auxiliary fixtures, such as a hanging lamp, a flush-mounted lamp or the like, includes an expandable/retractable shoe assembly with surfaces to forcibly engage the inner surface of a can with sufficient engagement thereto to install an auxiliary fixture. In the preferred embodiment, the shoe assembly is defined by two individual shoes connected by threaded nut/screw assemblies so that the nut/screw assemblies can be adjusted to cause the shoes to extend outwardly to effect a usable mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: Arthur J. Berge
  • Patent number: 7952022
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a junction box for a use with a recessed luminaire fixture frame wherein the junction box may be accessed from two opposed sides, eliminating the need to move the fixture to access and inspect the junction box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Graham M. Rippel, John S. Park, Eugene R. Sartini
  • Publication number: 20110103062
    Abstract: A recessed luminaire with adjustable socket assembly comprises a housing having a sidewall, a top wall and a lower opening allowing light output, a socket adjustment assembly disposed in the housing, the socket adjustment assembly having: a lamp socket connected to a socket carriage, a track having a socket carriage movably positioned on the track, wherein the carriage moves along the track and the lamp socket is movable in at least one of a vertical or a horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: John S. Park, Eugene R. Sartini
  • Publication number: 20110103068
    Abstract: A recessed luminaire with adjustable socket assembly comprises a housing having a sidewall, a top wall and a lower opening allowing light output, a socket adjustment assembly disposed in the housing, the socket adjustment assembly having: a lamp socket connected to a socket carriage, a track having a socket carriage movably positioned on the track wherein the carriage moves along the track and the lamp socket is movable in at least one of a vertical or a horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: John S. Park, Eugene R. Sartini
  • Publication number: 20110103075
    Abstract: A recessible task lighting device comprises lighting source (207), retracting box (203), and vertically polarized gooseneck (209) connected between (207) and (203). Lighting source (207) is disposed inside a recessed location when not in use. The recessed location can be the tableside under a work table, an adjacent wall, or a pole stand or floor stand. Lighting source (207) can be pulled out from the recessed location to a task lighting position over a tabletop or over the lap area of the user and directed selectively to the viewing spot. Due to the special mechanical properties of the vertically polarized gooseneck, the lighting source can be supported up to about three or four feet horizontally from the recessed location. With pushbutton (55) pressed, lighting source (207) will move out of the way towards retracting box (203).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Ilo Kristo Xhunga
  • Patent number: 7931280
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electric discharge lamp control unit which is capable of enhancing air-tightness in the electric discharge lamp while suppressing increase in the size thereof. The electric discharge lamp control unit for controlling lighting ON/OFF of an electric discharge lamp includes an electronic component in which a circuit element is implemented and which has a connector section for connection to an outside thereof; and a casing for housing the electronic component which includes a base on which the electronic component is mounted and a cover which covers the base. The thorough hole is sealed with the electronic components on the inner side of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Denso Corporation
    Inventor: Koichi Kato
  • Patent number: 7918591
    Abstract: An LED-based luminaire includes a driver configured to convert line voltage into a desired power configuration. Elongate fasteners attach one or more LED-based lighting modules to a mount member and also to energized poles of the power driver. The fasteners communicate electrical energy from the power driver to the lighting module. In one embodiment, the mount member functions as a heat sink, and it includes a bumpy surface coating having a texture with sufficient feature heights to enhance heat transfer between the heat sink and the surrounding environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Permlight Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Manuel Lynch
  • Patent number: 7914182
    Abstract: A decorative light fixture includes a light engine and a shroud. The light engine includes a heat sink and a light source in thermal communication with the heat sink. The shroud covers the light engine to define an air path between an air inlet and an exhaust. The air inlet is disposed vertically below the exhaust. The air path is shaped to direct air over the heat sink and to exit the shroud above the light engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: GE Lighting Soutions, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew S. Mrakovich, Mark J. Mayer, Thomas E. Zink, Timothy Mazies, James T. Petroski
  • Publication number: 20110069499
    Abstract: A lighting device, comprising a housing and at least one mounting clip. The housing comprises an electrical connection region engageable in an electrical receptacle. The mounting clip is pivotable from a first position, where an end region of the mounting clip does not extend beyond a periphery of the housing, to a second position, where the end region extends beyond the housing periphery. Also, a lighting device, comprising a housing, a trim element and at least one mounting clip. The mounting clip is pivotable, such that if the mounting clip is in a second position and then the trim element is rotated, the mounting clip will pivot to a third position, where the mounting clip engages the housing such that the trim element is biased toward a ceiling or other structure in which the lighting device is mounted. Also, methods of installing housings and/or trim elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary David TROTT, Paul Kenneth Pickard
  • Patent number: 7909487
    Abstract: A retrofit can lighting system is disclosed. The retrofit can lighting system may be configured to be mounted in an opening in a ceiling above a plane of the ceiling, wherein an existing fixture ceiling ring is proximate the opening and also is above the plane of the ceiling. The system may include a lighting can, and a plurality of spring clips configured to couple between the lighting can and the ceiling ring. Each spring clip may include a can engaging portion configured to couple to the lighting can, a retainer clip engaging portion extending outwardly with respect to the can engaging portion, a fixture engaging portion configured to engage a portion of the ceiling ring, wherein the fixture engaging portion is angled upwardly with respect to the retainer clip engaging portion, and a hook portion configured to engage a portion of the ceiling ring, wherein the hook portion extends outwardly and downwardly with respect to the fixture engaging portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Keyser-Group
    Inventors: Patricia Venetucci, Lawrence J Labedz, William Carter
  • Patent number: 7896517
    Abstract: A downward illumination assembly for directing light downward from the ceiling area of a room. A lamp housing has an open lower end positionable adjacent an opening in a ceiling panel. A power supply module is removably supported in an installed position on the housing. The power supply module carries a lamp socket such that, when the power supply module is in the installed position, a lamp plugged into the lamp socket is disposed in a position to radiate light out the lower end of the lamp housing and through an opening in a ceiling panel that the housing is mounted on. The power supply module is removable interiorly of the lamp housing through the open lower end of the lamp housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Man-D-Tec, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Roy Mandy, Dalton John Mandy, Brandon Roy Mandy
  • Patent number: 7896529
    Abstract: A lighting fixture can dispose a light source in a recess of a ceiling or another surface while providing at least one of three adjustments that facilitates installation or post-installation setup. The first adjustment can support mounting the fixture to surfaces of differing thicknesses while maintaining the light source at a uniform recess depth. The second possible adjustment can facilitate rotating a visible portion of the fixture, typically an aperture or hole through which light transmits from the light source into a room or some other illuminated space. After the lighting fixture is attached to the ceiling, a user can rotate the aperture for alignment with another fixture or another object. The third possible adjustment can provide an illumination pattern that can be tilted to various angles or oriented in various directions according to user preference or to establish a desired lighting effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Grzegorz Wronski, Terence J. Clarke, James C. Jones, Rongxiu Huang, Lin Zhihong
  • Patent number: 7874711
    Abstract: Lamp capsules and systems thereof having a socket, socket holder, and lens holder are provided. Socket holders include a plurality of fins extending radially and outwardly therefrom, and define a cavity into which a lamp is placed. Systems include a lens positioned in the lens holder, and a snoot is connected to the lens holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Russell Green, Grzegorz Wronski, Huang Rongxiu
  • Patent number: 7874708
    Abstract: A T-bar mounting bracket assembly for a luminaire fixture frame having a bracket, a clip vertically adjustable relative to the bracket, the clip extending through an opening in the bracket, a fastener extending through the bracket and the clip and, the fastener spaced from a location where the clip passes through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Mark O. Jones, Graham M. Rippel, Michael S. O'Boyle, Craig S. Nevers