With Mounting Means Patents (Class 362/365)
  • Publication number: 20080239729
    Abstract: In order further to develop a built-in light comprising a frame 1 which can be mounted to a ceiling, a retaining hoop 2 which can be fixed to the top side of the frame, a reflector 4 which can be connected to the frame 1 and a fitting carrier 3 which can also be connected to the frame 1 in such a way that it can be more easily assembled, it is proposed that the retaining hoop 2 is provided with lateral guide surfaces 2d for guiding the fitting carrier 3 and support surfaces 2e engaging thereunder for draw-like receiving the fitting carrier 3 and that there are provided latching means for connecting the fitting carrier 3 to the retaining hoop 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: TRILUX-LENZE GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Frank Drees
  • Publication number: 20080232116
    Abstract: A lighting device for an opening of a recessed light fixture includes a plate for mounting at the opening of the recessed light fixture, the plate having a first side for facing the recessed light fixture and a second side opposite to the first side, a light emitting diode lighting panel attached at the second side of the plate, and a power supply unit for insertion into a socket of the recessed light fixture, wherein the power supply unit is for providing power to the light emitting diode panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: LED Folio Corporation
    Inventor: Steven Kim
  • Publication number: 20080225531
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a flush mounted CFL downlight. In an exemplary embodiment, a downlight lighting device includes a base adapted for engagement to a surface of a structure, a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) coupled to the base, and a ballast integrally coupled to the base and electrically coupled to the CFL, the ballast and the CFL being generally parallel, wherein the device is configured to be flush mounted on the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: David S. Shiller, Gary W. Broyer
  • Publication number: 20080192490
    Abstract: Recessed-lighting fixtures having features to facilitate alignment between adjacent fixtures. According to one embodiment of the present invention, alignment means are provided on downwardly directed walls of a recessed lighting tray, ensuring alignment between adjacent fixtures. In another embodiment, apertures on the tray permit relative movement between the tray and a recessed lighting pail, allowing the tray to be quickly and easily repositioned relative to the pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Brown, Shane Elizabeth Bode, Leslie Charles King, Mark Charles Major, Jon Dale Hinnefeld
  • Patent number: 7410276
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for securing a trim frame to a housing member in a recessed lighting fixture. The apparatus includes a spring associated with the trim frame having a top edge, a left edge, a right edge, and a bottom edge, a left portion, a right portion, and a center portion between the left portion and the right portion. The left portion is connected to the center portion along a first bend, and the right portion is connected to the center portion along a second bend. The left portion includes a first lead-in portion formed by a third bend and a first retention portion formed by a fourth bend, and the right portion includes a second lead-in portion formed by a fifth bend and a second retention portion formed by a sixth bend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Juno Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron P. Fryzek, Aaron O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20080186717
    Abstract: The invention comprises a compact in-grade luminaire having a lamp module bracket assembly and lamp closure band, a lamp module assembly having a reflector and a lamp housing, a ballast assembly, and a socket assembly that dissipates heat. The in-grade luminaire may be used with wall wash and other types of reflectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventor: Neil Ruberg
  • Publication number: 20080175000
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Glenn M. Johnson, Ed Heater, Troy Seaton
  • Publication number: 20080170404
    Abstract: A fire stop for use with a light fixture in a suspended ceiling or wall. It prevents flames and smoke from passing through the light fixture and spreading throughout a building by moving above the ceiling or behind the walls. The fire stop has a lightweight enclosure that defines an interior space disposed above the suspended ceiling, or behind the wall. Contained within the interior space are a portion of the light fixture and a layer of intumescent material. The intumescent material forms a material with a relatively low thermal conductivity that substantially fills the interior space, impeding the movement of flames or smoke, when the intumescent material reaches at least a pre-determined activation temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Adrian Michael Steer, Peter Tonge, John Valentine
  • Patent number: 7399104
    Abstract: A universal trim piece for a recessed light includes a mounting side disposed toward a ceiling and having an aperture sized to conform with a dimension of an open side of a housing for a recessed light. A decorative side is disposed opposite the mounting side and a universal engagement member, disposed on the mounting side, removably engages a trim ring on the recessed light and secure the universal trim piece to the housing and proximate to the ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: Margaret Rappaport
  • Publication number: 20080158862
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Liangju Wu
  • Publication number: 20080151532
    Abstract: Under-cabinet lighting systems and methods include lighting fixtures are capable of being hidden from view by a decorative molding forming a part of the cabinetry. Such decorative molding also serves the dual purpose of a wiring raceway and a physical support for the lighting fixture. The lighting fixture includes a mounting clip which is especially adapted to be engaged removably with the wiring channel of the molding at a desired location along the length thereof. The mounting clip may be integrally provided with a component of the lighting fixture or may be provided as a separate structure which is removeably attached thereto. At the location of the lighting fixture the wiring may be extended into engagement with knife contacts of the fixture which pierce the insulation of the wiring and establish electrical contact with the bulb. In such a manner, hidden under-cabinet lighting fixtures may be provided which are relatively easy to install as a component part of the cabinetry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher M. TRESS, John J. TRESS
  • Patent number: 7390111
    Abstract: An adjustable lighting fixture has a moveable housing. A first housing has a first opening and a second opening. A second housing is adapted to movably engage the first housing. A resilient member is connected to the second housing and adapted to be received by one of the first and second openings in the first housing. The first opening corresponds to a contracted position of the lighting fixture and the second opening corresponds to an expanded position of the lighting fixture. A lamp disposed in the lighting fixture has a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to a direction of movement of the first and second housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Michael C. Lippis
  • Publication number: 20080137352
    Abstract: A strut holding assembly for flexible elongated struts engaging a flexible wall, the assembly including a hub, a plurality of holding arms pivotally connected at spaced locations to the hub between storage positions adjacent the hub, and extended positions extending outwardly of the hub, each holding arm being adapted to immobilize a free inner end of one strut. At least one of the holding arms has a seat adapted for receiving and immobilize the free inner end of a strut in at least one direction and a hook spaced from the seat by a fulcrum distance, the hook being adapted for engaging the strut at a distance from the free inner end of the strut equal to the fulcrum distance, for immobilizing the strut in a bent and tensioned position and in at least three directions and being free to move in a remaining direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Finn MH O'Brien, David Conroy
  • Patent number: 7384167
    Abstract: A recessed downlight wall wash reflector assembly having a wall wash reflector installable into a standard mounting frame for a recessed downlight reflector having a similarly sized light exit aperture. The reflector assembly has a downlight reflector, a window cutout in the wall of the downlight reflector and a wall wash reflector attached to the reflector assembly such that it is positioned behind the window cutout and has a lower tab that extends into the lower portion of the window cutout providing for a higher angle of reflection of light from nadir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Gamache, Peter Franck, Sherman Ng
  • Publication number: 20080130298
    Abstract: A lighting device, comprising a light engine housing, a light engine comprising one or more solid state light emitters, a diffuser and an energy forwarding element which receives AC voltage and supplies power to the light engine. The light engine housing comprises an electrical connection region which is engageable with an electricity supply device. The light engine housing comprises a first compartment, in which the light engine is positioned and a second compartment. The light engine housing comprises a flange region. The first compartment has an opening which is covered by the diffuser. The lighting device can be mounted such the only elements which are visible from a room are the flange region, a front side of the diffuser and any portion of the first compartment which is between the opening and the open end of the light engine housing. The light engine housing can comprise heat-dissipating fins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: LED Lighting Fixtures, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald H. Negley, Antony Paul Van De Ven, Wai Kwan Chan, Paul Kenneth Pickard, Peter Jay Myers
  • Publication number: 20080130291
    Abstract: A built-in lamp includes a housing and a holder for fastening in a built-in surface, such as a room ceiling. The built-in lamp also includes a light source socket for holding a light source and a light source region and a direct light reflector. The direct light reflector has a direct light reflector opening which is disposed in the direction of illumination which defines a direct light exit region and which is surrounded at least reasonably by a diffused light exit region. The direct light reflector has a rear opening. The head reflector is disposed on the side of the light source region remote from the direct light exit region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Hartmut S. Engel
  • Patent number: 7374308
    Abstract: A combination linear spring clip and capturing guide retains a reflector to a ceiling lighting fixture, which has a mounting frame secured in a ceiling, wherein the mounting frame includes an opening to accommodate the reflector. One or more capturing guides are mounted on an upper surface of the mounting frame surrounding the opening. Each capturing guide extends radially from a center of the opening. Respective springs are linearly slidable within the respective capturing guides, with a portion of each spring extending out of each capturing guide. Each linear spring clip engages an outer surface of the light fixture reflector to secure it in place, allowing the mounting of reflectors of varying size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventors: Lloyd Sevack, Mario Viscusi, Costa Dampollas
  • Publication number: 20080112171
    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: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: FOCAL POINT, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Anthony G. Patti, Stephen H. Yuen, Peter F. Thornton, David E. Doubek
  • Patent number: 7357547
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to an assembly and method for attaching a stud to a lamp housing that decreases the overall size of the automotive lamp assembly. The apparatus has a collar molded over a stud. The collar attaches the stud to the lamp housing by being shear welded to the lamp housing. The stud is prevented from rotating about its longitudinal axis, so that it can serve to mount the lamp housing to an automobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy King, Michael W. Beeler, Jack D. Bodem, Edwin R. Drews
  • Publication number: 20080084698
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: RUUD LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventors: Brian L. Kinnune, Wayne P. Guillien
  • Patent number: 7338182
    Abstract: A lighting fixture housing includes two end caps, a reflector assembly, and a ballast box cover. The two end caps further include top and bottom flanges and mounting brackets having support tabs extending thereon. The lighting fixture housing is installed by first sliding the end caps into position at opposite ends of an opening in a suspended ceiling formed of a T-bar grid, and then attaching the reflector assembly to the end caps. The reflector assembly may be temporarily suspended from the end caps so that electrical connections to the assembly are made and the ballast box cover installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Oldenburg Group Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark J. Hastings, Kevin L. Willmorth
  • Patent number: 7325948
    Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture for a surface defined by a panel where the light is adapted for mounting behind the surface, including a can having an opening on one side for escaping light, a mount for securing a light source in the can, and a flange member having a central opening matching the can opening. The can is mountable behind the surface with a first mounting adapter about the can opening. A second mounting adapter is about the flange member opening. A plaster flange is secured to the flange member to define a surface with an inner boundary matching the can opening and an outer boundary generally matching the panel opening. The mounting adapters are adapted to secure the flange member to the can with the plaster flange planar surface within the panel opening and substantially coplanar with the panel surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Lightology, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory L. Kay
  • Patent number: 7322722
    Abstract: A light fixture for flush mounting against a ceiling wall includes a housing for securement in a wall hole and a light transmitting lens. The lens is flush with the wall and covers the entirety of the housing so that the housing is not viewable when installed. The outer edge of the lens is out of line of sight relation with the light source, but provides illumination through radial transmission of light outwardly from a central portion of the lens. Movable tongues supported at opposing sides of the housing and grooves formed in a skirt of the lens removably join the lens to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: ITC, Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Hartmann, Jr., Richard J. Camarota
  • Patent number: 7324089
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved optical device for optical mouse, being installed inside the case body of the optical mouse, comprising: a LED, a lens mount, a sensor and a digital signal processor. That is, instead of using the LED, the LED assembly clip, the positioning holes and the lens mount, which are separated from and independent to one another, for fixing the LED inside the optical mouse, the present invention uses a combined device featuring fool-proof, and positioning-insetting-all-in-one concept can place the LED precisely at the first lens of the lens mount and is capable of installing the LED accurately onto the lens mount and the same time rapidly and effectively adjusting and fixing the relative angle and position as seen in FIG. 6 between the lens mount and the LED. Moreover, the combined device is easy to positioned such that the forgoing shortcomings of high manufacturing cost and difficult to mass-produced are avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignees: Leahsin Technologies Inc., Elan Microelectronics Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy Lin, Yu-Min Lin
  • Patent number: 7320536
    Abstract: A lighting assembly that includes a light fixture adapted to be disposed in relation to an opening defined in a surface of a structure such that a lamp may be installed in the light fixture through the opening, a trim having an outer surfaces, and an intumescent layer on the outer surface of the trim. The trim is adapted to engage the light fixture so that the outer surface of the trim on which the intumescent layer is disposed is positioned in proximity to the opening in the structure. The intumescent layer is adapted to expand to form a fire resistant seal between the trim and the structure when the intumescent layer reaches a predetermined temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Juno Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: John Petrakis, Aaron O'Brien
  • Patent number: 7314295
    Abstract: The invention relates to a ceiling light with an oblong light housing. The above comprises a dished upper piece (1), provided with brackets (5), for mounting at least one fluorescent tube (6), fixings (8) and clamps (9), for the corresponding electrical ballast devices and cables and fixing elements for securing the upper piece (1) to a ceiling board (17) and a transparent lower piece (2), provided with detachable clip elements (12), for connection to the upper piece (1). The upper piece (1) and the lower piece (2) are moulded from hard elastic plastic and pivotably connected to each other along a longitudinal edge by means of a so-called integral hinge (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Inventors: Jean-Jacques Legat, Didier Girard
  • Patent number: 7303314
    Abstract: A two piece adjustable trim for a sloped ceiling recessed downlight wherein the two piece trim has an upper element and a lower element hingedly connected to each other. A standard frame in housing may be utilized to receive the two piece rotatable trim, the trim and a lower element affixed to the mounting frame and pivotable relative to an upper trim element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Owen Jones
  • Patent number: 7296907
    Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture with a device for quickly mounting or dismounting the lamp is disclosed. The device comprises an annular body having a front edge defining an aperture with dimensions generally greater than the diameter of the lamp. Flexible retaining members extend radially from the front edge at the aperture, suitable for holding the body at the lamp laterally. At least a pair of radial projections extend internally from the edge and define a span having a width generally smaller than the diameter of the lamp, such that the edge rests against the radial projections and is biased against them by the flexible retaining members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Targetti Sankey S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giampaolo Targetti
  • Publication number: 20070253192
    Abstract: A rear trim ring for a vandal resistant luminaire having a round front and rear opening, the rear opening mounts flush to the surface onto which the luminaire is installed eliminating pry points between the luminaire and mounting surface, and an annular space between the rear trim ring and a luminaire housing provides room for the rear trim ring to deform upon the application of physical shock absorbing a portion of the shock applied thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP LLC
    Inventors: David S. Monteiro, Kenneth W. Biello, Dylan A. Akinrele, Thomas Russello
  • Patent number: 7281697
    Abstract: Supporting device (10) for a lighting appliance comprising a frame (11) in turn comprising a tubular portion (12) which can be at least partially inserted in a housing or opening (17) of a false ceiling or wall (18). According to the invention, the device (10) comprises supporting means (20) comprising at least two levers (30) associated with the frame (11) and capable of passing, by rotation, by means of two corresponding unidirectional couplings (34, 52) from a disengagement operating position, in which they do not protrude from said tubular portion (12), to an engagement operating position in which they protrude from said frame (11) becoming coupled with said wall (18) to support the device (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Reggiani S.p.A. Illuminazione
    Inventor: Fabio Reggiani
  • Patent number: 7252415
    Abstract: A ballast housing has a bottom wall, a sidewall extending in a first direction from the bottom wall, and a first compartment that is defined between the bottom wall and the sidewall, with a first access opening remote from the bottom wall. The housing further includes an interior wall extending from its bottom wall in the first direction and is located completely within the first compartment, and a second compartment that is defined by the interior wall and is isolated from the first compartment by the interior wall. The second compartment includes a second access opening adjacent the bottom wall. A first component can be disposed in the first compartment and a second component can be disposed in the second compartment with the second compartment isolating the second component from the first component in the first compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: James P. Wang
  • Patent number: 7246926
    Abstract: A color changing light fixture is provided for producing indirect self-illuminating effects within the fixture, which comprises a housing or reflector having an indirect light source and, optionally, a primary light source mounted within. The fixture's self-illuminating effects are conducive to adding to the design scheme of a room or an area being lighted. The fixture may be recessed, surface mounted, suspended, or wall mounted. The indirect light source, which is powered by a low voltage power source, includes one or more light emitting diode (LED) strips that may be fixed or adjustable, and includes the capability of being completely or partially concealed within the fixture. The LEDs can provide a plurality of visible colors (including white), which can be mixed by any number of control devices, like music and video mixers, and door opening and occupancy sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Inventor: Ronald P. Harwood
  • Patent number: 7240506
    Abstract: A refrigerated display case including a case that defines a product display area adapted to support and display food product to be visible from the front of the case. The case includes a canopy positioned above the product display area with at least one display panel. A refrigeration system supplies refrigerated air to the product display area and is adapted to maintain the food product at a desired temperature. A light source supported by the case projects light along a first path of illumination directed toward the product display area adapted to brighten the food product and projects light along a second path of illumination directed toward the display panel. At least a portion of the light along the second path of illumination passes through the display panel to be visible from the front of the display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Hussmann Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Grassmuck, Oswaldo Carrillo
  • Patent number: 7234846
    Abstract: An embedded lamp comprises a base, an embedded bracket, a lamp socket, and a decorative plate, wherein a flange is formed on the internal periphery of a rotatable bracket of the embedded bracket for coupling with the decorative plate. A protrudent ring having at least a pair of buckling means having a pair of protrudent elastic buckles is mounted on the internal periphery of the decorative plate. When the decorative plate is inserted into the rotatable bracket, the protrudent elastic buckles are bounded to buckle the flange and to be positioned thereon. By means of the above-mentioned structure, the decorative plates with different internal diameter dimensions can be replaced with one another according to the diameter dimensions of various light bulbs without detaching the base and the embedded bracket. Accordingly, it facilitates the replacement of the light bulbs without need of high maintenance technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Variable Luminaire Ltd.
    Inventor: Yen-Chang Chen
  • Patent number: 7217008
    Abstract: Proposed is a luminaire, with a housing and a luminous means receptacle for fitting a luminous means in the housing, in which the luminous means receptacle is connected to the housing via a bearing means which is suitable for altering the position of the luminous means receptacle with respect to the housing, with the result that the luminous means can be replaced in a convenient manner. An advantageous method for changing a luminous means is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Inventors: Choy Wing Chee Thompson, Choy Tze Fung Jackson
  • Patent number: 7198391
    Abstract: A collar for attachment to a recessed or high hat light fixture including an upper, annular flange at the attachment flange of the light fixture, a bottom annular flange spaced below the upper flange and a cylindrical collar between the flanges. Attachment clips supported by springs on the bottom flange are urged into attachment with the baffle flange of the fixture for attaching the collar. Additional elements may be attached to the bottom flange of the collar for functional or decorative purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Inventor: Jeff Rutchik
  • Patent number: 7188959
    Abstract: A lamp receiver includes a first member, and a datum structure having a plurality of first reference surfaces for alignment with respect in a first direction, a plurality of second reference surfaces for alignment in a second direction, and at least one third surface for alignment in a third direction. The first reference surfaces are formed on the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Stephan R. Clark, Eugene Buican
  • Patent number: 7186008
    Abstract: An improved recessed lighting fixture allowing illumination from a lighting unit placed within a cavity of a planar surface, such as a ceiling or wall. The invention facilitates the ability to properly aim illumination because the user can aim the fixture while it is in place and illuminated. The invention is additionally designed to allow the substitution of lamps/light bulbs without requiring re-aiming of the fixture and to be used without modification with ceiling materials of varying thickness. The invention also includes an azimuthal adjustment mechanism wherein the lamp is mounted on a gimbal having a rack and pinion coupling to rotate the gimbal under control of a screw accessible from the exterior of the fixture and a horizontal aiming system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: RSA Lighting, LLC
    Inventor: Anthony G. Patti
  • Patent number: 7168843
    Abstract: Modular lighting bar mountable on a surface into which may be mounted one or more miniature light sources and an electrical supply line. The light sources can include light emitting diodes. The lighting bar has alternative single and two-component configurations that fix the position of the electrical supply line, and may be formed with a recess that receives an asymmetrically shaped electrical supply line in only one possible orientation. The ends of the lighting bar include mateable features for connecting additional bars. The bars may include recesses for receiving rigid members such as railing balusters, and optionally rotatable plugs to allow adaptation of the mounting bars to fit stair case railings with lighting and/or balusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Suncor Stainless, Inc.
    Inventor: Roman F. Striebel
  • Patent number: 7140739
    Abstract: A light source device (411) has a lamp body (411A) including a light source lamp, a reflector (417) and an anti-explosion glass (418), and a lamp housing (411B) for accommodating the lamp body (411A). A plurality of projections (411B8) protruding along an optical axis of a light beam irradiated by the light source lamp are formed on the lamp housing (411B). Further, the reflector (417) has an approximately concave cross section and a positioning surface (417C) that touches the projections (411B8) of the lamp housing (411B) to locate the lamp body (411A) relative to the lamp housing (411B) is provided on a distal side of the concave section. The positioning surface (417C) is continuously flush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Yasunori Ogawa, Shinsuke Ito
  • Patent number: 7121696
    Abstract: A light cover for protecting recessed lighting fixtures from exposure to fluid during painting or other ceiling treatments has a shield, sized to fit over a baffle and an outer trim of a recessed lighting fixture, and a mounting flange sized to fit within the baffle and frictionally engage the light cover to the baffle. The light cover has a handle located on the shield and the handle is used to engage the flange to the baffle to secure the light cover to the recessed lighting fixture prior to a ceiling treatment. The handle is also used to disengage the flange from the baffle to remove the light cover from the recessed lighting fixture after completion of a ceiling treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: John Lyle Whitfield, Sr.
  • Patent number: 7118235
    Abstract: A concealed safety light is described where the light source is integrated and mounted into a switch or power outlet wiring device form factor (20,21,22) to replace conventional electric wiring devices. The light source (10) is controlled by a power and control circuit (90, 790) that derives power from the primary power supply or an alternate power supply. The circuit can detect light levels and turn on the light source when it is dark and also detect power failures to turn on the safety light in the event of a power failure using the alternate power supply The safety light is also capable of responding to an alarm condition from other systems. The resulting safety light is conceyaled in a standard wiring junction box and trimmed with a wall cover plate in the same way as conventional electric wiring devices, allowing it to be concealed while in plain view and provide safety lighting in a variety of ways including power failure, night light and alarm conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Inventor: Robert A Barton
  • Patent number: 7118254
    Abstract: A recessed downlight mounting fixture having a fixture plate formed from a blank, the fixture plate having at least one aperture for receiving a lamp housing, a junction box formed from said the blank and foldably integral with said the fixture plate, at least one junction box door formed from the blank with the fixture plate, and, at least one mounting bar bracket formed from the blank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Czech
  • Patent number: 7104674
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Suzuki, Kimihiro Ishii, Motoya Kimura, Hiroshi Ando
  • Patent number: 7097330
    Abstract: A component carrying tray is removably mounted in a luminaire housing. The luminaire housing has a pair of thumb screws that fit in a pair of key holes shaped opening in the tray so the tray can be removed with one hand. To disengage the tray, a maintenance person simply loosens the thumb screws one quarter turn to align them with the holes, lifts the tray off the thumb screws with one hand, and then pulls the tray out of luminaire housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: U.S. Pole Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Straus, Angel Orellana, Henry Avila, Luis Romero, Tim Carraher
  • Patent number: 7070306
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting a self-supporting spotlight to a tensioned ceiling, the assembly comprises a reinforcing washer stuck to the front face of the sheet forming the ceiling, and a spotlight having at least one bulb and a spotlight collar suitable for fastening to the reinforcing washer. According to the invention, the spotlight collar has first fastening means and the reinforcing washer has second fastening means, said first and second fastening means being suitable for co-operating in reversible manner on turning the collar through an angle relative to the washer for the purposes of locking and unlocking them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Newmat, S.A.
    Inventor: Etienne Cousin
  • Patent number: 7048403
    Abstract: A portable light intended for mounting on a garment as support includes two LED light sources spaced apart towards the rear of the portable light. A clipped base below on anchor facilitates locating a garment between the anchor and the base, and a spring action urges the base toward the anchor. A hingedly movable head for the LEDs is mounted on the housing to move to and form the housing. An opening of the housing causes a switch in the housing to move between an opened and closed position such that a circuit actives or de activates the LED lights when the head opens or closes relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Pelican Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Parker, Kevin Deighton, Mac Kidakarn
  • Patent number: 7040791
    Abstract: An illuminating apparatus for a work vehicle includes a front illuminating unit, a side illuminating unit, a frame supporting the front illuminating unit and the side illuminating unit and a translucent lens unit covering the front illuminating unit and the side illuminating unit. The front illuminating unit and the side illuminating unit are supported to the frame. The translucent lens unit comprises a one-piece translucent lens directly connected and supported to the frame. The frame includes an attaching portion for attaching the frame to a front portion of the vehicle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Kubota Corporation
    Inventors: Kentaro Nakamura, Isamu Yamanishi
  • Patent number: 7033038
    Abstract: A hydrological barrier plate for in-grade light fixture housings and a housing for use with light fixtures to prevent water entry into the water sensitive compartments of the light fixture. The barrier plate has a plate body with an opening in which is sealably disposed an anti-syphon wire pass-through valve for electrically connecting the components on one side of the barrier plate with the wires in the junction box on the opposite side of the barrier plate. The barrier plate is sealed around its outer edge against the housing wall. The pass-through valve is configured to prevent water from wicking along the wires and to prevent water from passing around the valve. The barrier plate is installed without tools and an effective seal is easily obtained. Using the barrier plate, water is prevented from migrating between the junction box and the primary housing compartments of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: B-K Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas W Hagen
  • Patent number: 7033060
    Abstract: A method for using LEDs to supplement natural light in a greenhouse and a support structure for attaching LEDs in a greenhouse so that the plants receive substantially even light distribution from the LEDs and minimal natural light is blocked by the lighting system. A narrow attachment rail is used to suspend a strip of LEDs from the frame structure of the greenhouse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: GELcore LLC
    Inventor: Eden Dubuc