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

Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture for mounting into a structure (being 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.

Abstract: A recessed lighting unit that includes an adjustable lamp holder assembly, a fixture housing within which the adjustable lamp holder assembly is mounted; and a modular trim assembly, wherein the adjustable lamp holder assembly includes a pivot bracket detachably mounted in the fixture housing with a bolt that may be loosed and tightened for selected rotatable adjustment about a horizontal plane, and a vertical portion with a gear knob having a shaft disposed through an arcuate gear knob slot, and operatively connected to spur gear in mesh with gear teeth on an arcuate portion of a lamp support bracket, such that rotation of the gear knob rotates the lamp support bracket in a vertical plane.

Abstract: A linear light fixture includes a housing having a back and a pair of end plates. At least one end plate has a pair of mounting features. At least one of the mounting features is an elongate mounting feature with a longitudinal axis oriented generally tangent to a radius arc originating from a point which is offset from the back.

Abstract: An LED conversion system is used in connection with a recessed light housing mounted in a ceiling. The housing has a can with apertures through it and an electrical socket mounted inside. An electrical source of AC current is connected to the socket. A lamp fitting into the can has a shell with a flat or domed top and a plurality of LEDs. Two bolts and nuts attach the shell to the can. The first end of each bolt is hook-shaped to hook into the apertures. The second end has a thread. Each nut has a head and an elongated portion with an internal thread. A power supply is converts AC to DC current to power the LEDs. The power supply has an enclosure and a circuit board. An electrical plug connects the power supply to the socket. A plurality of conductors connects the power supply to the LEDs. An optional ocular plate can be a diffuser, a filter, or a fresnel lens.

Abstract: A vehicular light assembly (10) is held in an operative position within a liner (12) by an intermediate retainer (32) which has spring-like tongues (42). The retainer (32) is held in position on the liner (12) by fixation tabs (36) which are bent through the receiving hole (18) and pinch the liner (12) against a mounting plate (34) of the retainer (32). Segmented shoulders (46) on a sidewall (20) of the light assembly (10) are received in channels (48) on each of the tongues (42) and seat above the tips (44) of each tongue (42) to retain the light assembly (10) in its operative position. By simple application of a manual force, a service person is able to install or remove the light assembly (10) from its operative position in the liner (12). Thus, no tools are required to install or service the light assembly (10). Furthermore, the intermediate retainer (32) functions as a single unit to interconnect the liner (12) and the light assembly (10).

Abstract: A recessed lamp structure comprises: a lamp bulb, a lamp holder, a rotatory carrier and an outer mounting base. The rotatory carrier is securely screwed onto a track frame, which has a hollow sliding slot on the center of the bended body thereof. The track frame is securely positioned on the axially connecting base of the rotatory carrier via two axial plates that locate on the rearward of the track frame. The lamp holder is rotatably coupled with the rotatory carrier by two bolts. The bolts are mounted in the limited connection space between the lamp holder and the rotatory carrier. Besides, the lamp holder is shiftable along the sliding slot for adjusting the lighting angle within approximate 70 degrees. Consequently, the recessed lamp structure of the present invention has simplified components and is easy to practice.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for replacing an incandescent lamp with a ceramic metal halide (“CMH”) lamp in a framing projector. A CMH base is connected to a framing projector body at a connection for an incandescent lamp base for an incandescent lamp. The CMH base positions a CMH lamp relative to a focal point of a reflector within the framing projector body. The CMH lamp is plugged into a CMH socket on the CMH base and the framing projector body includes an opening and connection for an incandescent base holding an incandescent lamp relative to the focal point. A CMH ballast for the CMH lamp is included and is connected to the CMH base and to an electrical connection of the incandescent lamp base.

Abstract: A potted transformer assembly comprises a housing portion to form an exterior transformer housing, a transformer unit dimensioned to fit within the housing portion, the housing portion including a first passage to receive the transformer unit in an operative position therein, the housing portion having an inner surface which is oriented to provide an interior cavity between the transformer unit and the inner surface, the interior cavity being dimensioned to receive a predetermined quantity of a potting compound, the housing portion further including a second passage in fluid communication with the interior cavity, the second passage being dimensioned to receive a portion of the potting compound therein, the second passage being located on the housing portion in such a manner that, following a transformer encapsulation step, the presence of potting compound in the second passage is indicative of the transformer being substantially encapsulated by the potting compound.

Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can include a base, a light source housing, and a connection member connected between the base and the light source housing. The lighting device also can include a rotatable mounting plate. The light source housing can be elongated and can include one or more battery-powered lighting elements, such as light-emitting diodes. The lighting device can be convertible between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration. The light source housing and the connection member together can be rotatable relative to the base around a first axis. The light source housing also can be rotatable relative to the connection member around a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis and a third axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. Batteries to power the lighting elements can be positioned within a battery compartment of a removable battery pack within the base.

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

Abstract: A recessed fixture frame mounting device comprises a first hanger bar connected to a first joist, a second hanger bar connected to a second joist, a recessed can light and junction box connected to the first and second hanger bars, the recessed can and the junction box movable about an axis extending between the first and second joists.

Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture has a housing sidewall with a lip around a bottom aperture and a vertical T-slot receiving a locking assembly mounting the housing in an opening in a ceiling with the lip around a lower edge of the opening. The locking assembly has a support member with a lower strut portion and an upper attachment portion pivotally connected to a latching member. The strut portion has legs inserted through the slot so that edges of opposite walls and an axial end of a channel section base provide a U-shape line contact with the ceiling upper surface and upper teeth engage friction surfaces on opposite outside edge portions of the slot. The latching member has a handle carrying a tongue wedged between the legs by pivoting to engage locking feet with friction surfaces on opposite inside edge portions of the slot retaining the lighting fixture in the ceiling.

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).

Abstract: A lamp housing assembly comprising two components, namely a mounting ring and a lamp socket holder housing. The mounting ring is snap interlockable with the lamp socket holder housing.

Abstract: A retrofit canopy luminaire assembly adapted for downward illumination and having a housing with inwardly-directed ledges near the lower edges of the housing. The luminaire has at least two support brackets secured to at least one of the ledges; a face plate removably secured to the brackets on the lower side of the housing; and a hanging tether attached to one of the brackets and to the face plate. The face plate is adapted to hold lighting fixture components. When the face plate is removed from the brackets, the face plate hangs freely held by the tether to allow free access to the inside of the luminaire.

Abstract: A plaster collar assembly having a first ring, a second ring secured to the first ring, and a mechanism arranged at an outer periphery of at least one of the rings for axially displacing the first and second rings during rotation of the secured rings relative to each other.

Abstract: A lighting fixture stanchion arm generally includes a housing, a guard lever supported in the housing, a switch mechanism supported in the housing and a locking pin. The housing has an entry for receiving a radial finger of a fixture head and an aperture for receiving the locking pin. The guard lever is movable from a home position to an away position by the radial finger of the fixture head upon rotation of the fixture head with respect to the housing, wherein the guard lever blocks the locking pin aperture of the housing when in the home position. The locking pin is insertable in the locking pin aperture of the housing for actuating the switch mechanism when the lever guard is moved to the away position by the radial finger of the fixture head.

Abstract: A lighting fixture for providing illumination comprising a housing, a printed circuit board, and a plurality LEDs connected to the printed circuit board. Optionally an emergency LED may also be included. A heat sink is connected to the housing and printed circuit board. Each of the plurality of the LEDs is mounted on the heat sink. A reflector is disposed inside the housing such that the light from the LEDs is mixed together and projected out of the illumination end of the housing by the surface of the reflector. The lighting fixture is received into a mounting flange assembly. A method for providing illumination using the above.

Abstract: A LED lighting arrangement includes a support body having mounted thereon one or more LED lighting sources and a driver or feeding the LED lighting sources. The support body includes a high-voltage section carrying the driver and a low-voltage section carrying, mounted on a heat sink, the light sources. An insulation barrier is provided between the high voltage section and the low-voltage section of the board with a twisted pair forming a wiring that traverses the insulation barrier to connect the driver and the LED lighting sources.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a recessed light fixture comprises a housing, a first pivoting mechanism connected to the housing, a slotted pivot member connected to the first pivoting mechanism, an articulating lamp support movably connected to the slotted pivot member for translation and pivoting of the articulating lamp support, the slotted pivot member having two non-parallel slots for moving the articulating lamp support about a variable pivot point.

Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture includes a housing having one or more side walls, one or more of which including at least one elongate slot formation, the slot formation including a pair of oppositely extending lateral edge formations, each lateral edge formation having a first dimension, a retaining clip to be located in the slot formation for movement therealong. The retaining clip has a first portion to extend through the slot formation and to travel along an inner surface of the corresponding side wall on opposite sides of the slot formation, a second portion having a second dimension exceeding the first dimension and to travel along an outer surface of a corresponding side wall on opposite sides of the slot formation.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a lamp and a junction box. The lamp defines a front chamber and a rear chamber. A plurality of LED modules is received in the rear chamber. A receiving member is located at a top of the front chamber. The junction box is mounted on an outside of the receiving member. A junction base is received in the junction box. A mounting tube extends through the junction box and the receiving member of the lamp to mount the junction box on the lamp. A connecting tube is mounted on the junction box. Wires of the LED modules extend through the mounting tube and connecting with the junction base. The connecting tube is adapted to receive wires extending from an outside power sources to the junction base.

Abstract: The present invention is an improvement to a ceiling fixture which includes a retaining clip affixed to the base plate of the ceiling fixture, the retaining clip having a pair of vertically spaced apart parallel arms with receiving members therein. The socket has a spring clip affixed thereto with spring arms having retaining members thereon. The retaining members can be inserted into the receiving members of the retaining clip with the socket face down so that the interior of the socket faces the base plate and is retained in this secure manner during shipping.

Abstract: An LED recessed lamp for being received in a wall, including a housing (10), a plurality of LEDs (20) embedded into the housing, a heat sink (30) secured below the housing, a casing (40) enclosing the housing, and a pair of arms (50) resiliently and pivotably attached on the casing. The casing is fixed to the housing by using a screwdriver to screw screws (60) through the casing and into the housing, which provides a convenient assembling of the LED recessed lamp. The screwed connection between the housing and the casing enables a user to easily disassemble the housing from the casing if a flawed component is needed to be replaced or mended.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes a helicoidal system for securing a recessed light fixture assembly into an opening in a ceiling, wall or the like; the assembly comprises a light reflector having an upper collar and a light reflector support for mounting the light reflector into the opening of the ceiling, wall or the like. The light reflector support has an upper member that engages the upper part of the light reflector and has a helicoidal bearing surface to receive lugs provided on the light reflector whereby rotation of the light reflector, once received in the light reflector support, enables engagement in one rotational direction, and disengagement in an opposite rotational direction, of the light reflector to and from the reflector support.

Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture includes a housing having one or more side walls, one or more of which including at least one elongate slot formation, the slot formation including a pair of oppositely extending lateral edge formations, each lateral edge formation having a first dimension, a retaining clip to be located in the slot formation for movement therealong. The retaining clip has a first portion to extend through the slot formation and to travel along an inner surface of the corresponding side wall on opposite sides of the slot formation, a second portion having a second dimension exceeding the first dimension and to travel along an outer surface of a corresponding side wall on opposite sides of the slot formation.

Abstract: An LED conversion system is used in connection with a recessed light housing mounted in a ceiling. The housing has a can with apertures through it and an electrical socket mounted inside. An electrical source of AC current is connected to the socket. A lamp fitting into the can has a shell with a flat or domed top and a plurality of LEDs. Two bolts and nuts attach the shell to the can. The first end of each bolt is hook-shaped to hook into the apertures. The second end has a thread. Each nut has a head and an elongated portion with an internal thread. A power supply is converts AC to DC current to power the LEDs. The power supply has an enclosure and a circuit board. An electrical plug connects the power supply to the socket. A plurality of conductors connects the power supply to the LEDs. An optional ocular plate can be a diffuser, a filter, or a fresnel lens.

Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture includes a housing having one or more side walls, one or more of which including at least one elongate slot formation, the slot formation including a pair of oppositely extending lateral edge formations, each lateral edge formation having a first dimension, a retaining clip to be located in the slot formation for movement therealong. The retaining clip has a first portion to extend through the slot formation and to travel along an inner surface of the corresponding side wall on opposite sides of the slot formation, a second portion having a second dimension exceeding the first dimension and to travel along an outer surface of a corresponding side wall on opposite sides of the slot formation.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes a helicoidal system for securing a recessed light fixture assembly into an opening in a ceiling, wall or the like; the assembly comprises a light reflector having an upper collar and a light reflector support for mounting the light reflector into the opening of the ceiling, wall or the like. The light reflector support has an upper member that engages the upper part of the light reflector and has a helicoidal bearing surface to receive lugs provided on the light reflector whereby rotation of the light reflector, once received in the light reflector support, enables engagement in one rotational direction, and disengagement in an opposite rotational direction, of the light reflector to and from the reflector support.

Abstract: A recessed down lighting system having an adjustable retaining bracket. The adjustable retaining bracket facilitates attachment of a reflector to ceilings, walls, or the like of variable thicknesses. The recessed down lighting system may be installed in locations having reduced overhead space above the ceiling or where minimal lateral clearance is available behind the ceiling. The retaining bracket and fastener can be installed and vertically adjusted through the open end of the reflector to secure the reflector to the ceiling.

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.

Abstract: A display device includes a cover. A back light apparatus, a set of optical films, and a liquid crystal display module are disposed behind the cover. The back light apparatus includes a planar bezel and a light source module. The planar bezel has a lengthwise opening. The light source module has a bar, a light source disposed on the bar, and a fixing member. The bar is partially or totally disposed in the lengthwise opening of the planar bezel and both the planar bezel and the bar are combined by the fixing member. The light source is disposed on the bar and provides the light beam to the liquid crystal display module.

Abstract: An externally adjustable directional canopy luminaire is disclosed that may be easily and quickly adjusted from the outside of its housing to direct light toward a particular target area. The luminaire includes a lamp shroud assembly including a door frame, a shroud and a lamp socket which is connectable to an electrical power source to power a replaceable lamp, an external adjustment member, and an internal mechanism movably connected to the external adjustment member through the shroud and indirectly connected to a portion of the lamp socket, wherein adjustment of the external adjustment member can alter the angle of direction of the lamp socket and thus the direction of light emitted from the replaceable lamp through the opening of the shroud.

Abstract: An illumination device includes a housing a portion of which has a ball-like outer surface, a positioning base and an annular ring. The housing is arranged to accommodate a Light Emitting Diode (LED) and is at least partially transparent to wavelengths the LED is capable of emitting. The positioning base has a front side provided with an opening and is arranged to rotatably support the ball-like outer surface portion of the housing. The front side of the positioning base has a front surface with a recess. The recess is arranged to accommodate the annular ring in such a way that an orientation of the housing can be tightened.

Abstract: A skylight LED lighting system is described. The system utilizes LED lights attached to or near a skylight in order to provide a user with the ability to increase the amount of light being directed into an area. The system can utilize a LED controller to allow the user to control the light output intensity. The LED controller provides a smooth range of changing brightness levels. The system can utilize one or more solar cells and batteries to power the LED lights. The system can be controlled via a radio frequency remote control. Additionally, the system can utilize a flexible, skylight-shaped installation housing that can be inserted into the skylight under compression. When the compression is released, the ring expands to press against the inside of the skylight and holds the skylight LED lighting system in place.

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

Abstract: A tinted glass lens is attached to an existing light baffle and a new frame to form a removable assembly. The assembly is installed in an existing ceiling recessed lighting fixture having a compact fluorescent bulb to cut glare and cover the bulb. The assembly removably attaches with tensioning spring hooks contacting an existing can. The tinted lens has a bottom reflective coating to match ceiling and can be interchanged with lenses of other tints to create desired lighting effects.

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

Abstract: A lighting apparatus having a housing having a planar base having one or more recesses, and one or more light source assemblies disposed within the recesses. In one embodiment the light source assemblies consist of a substrate configured in shape to register with the recess, and a plurality of light sources affixed to the substrate, and a means for securing the substrates within the recesses. A potting epoxy can be used to cover the lighting source assembly and fill the recess.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved apparatus to very rapidly install a lightbulb socket assembly within the housing of a recessed lighting fixture. Through the present invention, the lightbulb socket assembly is removed from the housing fixture during shipment so that it will not be damaged and when the fixture is ready to be installed, the present invention permits the socket assembly to be very rapidly installed and affixed to the base plate of the lightbulb housing.

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

Abstract: A bracket for controlling the gap between a light housing and bumper on a vehicle, the bracket is provided that includes a first generally flat surface defined by a first bracket leg, a series of second surfaces defined by the first bracket leg and raised above the first surface. The bracket also provides one or more first dual engagement clips supported on the first surface of the first bracket leg to clip a vehicle bumper to the bracket and one or more hooks each supported on a second surface of the first bracket leg allowing engagement of the light housing and bracket. The bracket allows a small uniform gap to be provided between the light housing and bumper and allows the light housing to be removed without removal of the bumper.

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

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

Abstract: A downwardly directed fixture is provided which has a fixture face, said face having a first and second annular recess, the first annular recess receiving a reflector flange and the second recess receiving a lens. The reflector flange is then held in position by a removable arc-shaped retention spring.

Abstract: A lighting fixture comprises a mounting assembly and two rails. At least one of the rails is slidable relative to the mounting assembly. The rails are each extruded, and have profiles which are substantially similar to each other. Each rail has a male component which fits within a female component of the other. Also, a fixture comprising a mounting assembly comprising an opening through which a light engine housing can be inserted, and (1) a spring clip and/or (2) a clip engagement structure. Also, a fixture comprising a mounting assembly, a first set of rails, and a supplemental rail. The supplemental rail is slidable relative to the light emitting element mounting assembly. Also, a fixture comprising a mounting assembly, a set of rails, and an engagement element having a first portion being in contact with a first rail and a second portion in contact with the second rail.

Abstract: In an embodiment of an assembly for recessed mounting of a body, the body includes proximal and distal end and further includes as least one mounting point. The assembly includes a threaded shaft connected to body through the mounting point and capable of rotatable movement relative to the mounting point. A toggle having a first end including a threaded interior and a second end that is a free end is screwed onto the threaded shaft and rotatable around it. A spring is mounted around the threaded shaft between the mounting point of the body and the first end of the toggle, whereby the spring biases the toggle toward the distal end of the body.

Abstract: A recessed lamp structure comprises: a lamp bulb, a lamp holder, a rotatory carrier and an outer mounting base. The rotatory carrier is securely screwed onto a track frame, which has a hollow sliding slot on the center of the bended body thereof. The track frame is securely positioned on the axially connecting base of the rotatory carrier via two axial plates that locate on the rearward of the track frame. The lamp holder is rotatably coupled with the rotatory carrier by two bolts. The bolts are mounted in the limited connection space between the lamp holder and the rotatory carrier. Besides, the lamp holder is shiftable along the sliding slot for adjusting the lighting angle within approximate 70 degrees. Consequently, the recessed lamp structure of the present invention has simplified components and is easy to practice.

Abstract: An LED ceiling tile combination is described which includes a ceiling having at least one LED fixture integrated therewith. The LED fixture can include least one LED, and a support structure for the at least one LED strip.