Arm Or Bracket Patents (Class 362/370)
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Publication number: 20020101737Abstract: An adapting seat includes a first frame with a first pair of notches respectively defined in opposed inner walls of the first frame The second frame is able to be matingly inserted into the first frame and has a second pair of notches respectively defined in outer walls of the second frame and a third pair of notches respectively defined in outer walls of the second frame. The axis between the second pair of notches is orthogonal to the axis between the first pair of notches and the axis between the second pair of notches is orthogonal to the axis between the third pair of notches, such that the second pair of notches and the third pair of notches of the second frame enable the adapting seat to be mounted on a hole orientated in either the horizontal or vertical direction relative to the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Applicant: EMCOM Technology Inc.Inventor: Ying-Cou Wang
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Publication number: 20020080616Abstract: Enclosing/snapping-type inlaid light including a base seat fixed on a fixing face, at least one lamp tube being bridged between left and right ends of the base seat and mounted in the base seat. There are two end caps fixed at two ends of the base seat respectively, two sides of each of the end caps being respectively formed with opposite recessed snap sections. Multiple support legs fixed under a pan section of the base seat. A diffuser, a front and a rear sides of the diffuser being respectively formed with flanges which are enclosed in and snapped by the snap sections of the end caps, whereby the diffuser is firmly transversely bridged between the bottom ends of the two end caps.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventor: Yvonne Chen
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Patent number: 6409366Abstract: A bulb container for a vehicle having a stay for securing the bulb container to the vehicle body. The stay has a peripheral groove which is engaged with a mounting hole in the vehicle body. A fixing member 24 can be included for reinforcing the portion of the stay which is inserted into the vehicle body.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1999Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Tetsuya Kondo, Takao Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20020071284Abstract: A luminaire assembly includes a ballast housing, a wiring box mounted on an upper end of the ballast housing, and an optical assembly mounted on a lower end of the ballast housing. The ballast housing preferably includes a pair of identically configured ballast housing members that are integrally formed from sheet metal and folded by hand prior to final assembly of the ballast housing. The wiring box includes bent tabs that pivotally support the ballast housing between operative and inoperative positions to simplify installation of the luminaire assembly at a site. A hook and rotatable connector are provided to support the wiring box from a luminaire support member. An optional spacer box is provided to space the ballast housing from the wiring box as may be required in certain high wattage applications. The optical assembly is supported below the ballast housing by a pair of support arms that depend from the ballast housing and releasably engage with the optical assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2002Publication date: June 13, 2002Applicant: LSI Industries Inc.Inventors: Jerry F. Fischer, John Boyer
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Patent number: 6394628Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 23, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: James P. Wang
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Publication number: 20020044446Abstract: A track lighting fixture includes a first housing half and a second housing half. The first housing half includes a surface, an inner perimeter, a recess in the surface, and mating ramps extending from the inner perimeter. The second housing half includes a surface, a protrusion extending from the surface, and mating arms extending from the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Inventors: Bruce Layne, James V. Agro
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Patent number: 6371633Abstract: A snowplow blade safety light assembly attachment for providing highly visible lighting on snowplow blades. The snowplow blade safety light assembly attachment includes a fastening assembly being adapted to securely attach to a top edge of a snowplow blade; and also includes an elongate flexible support member being securely mounted to the fastening assembly; and further includes a protective member being securely mounted upon the fastening assembly for shielding a lower portion of the elongate flexible support member; and also includes a light-emitting assembly securely mounted to the elongate flexible support member and being adapted to connect to a power source of a prime mover.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2000Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Inventor: Stephen C. Davis
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Patent number: 6367945Abstract: A luminaire assembly comprises a lower portion for receiving a light emitting source and an upper housing that stores the electrical components of the luminaire. The lower portion has a base portion disposed against the canopy with a latch attachment portion, a lens secured to the base portion by a hinge mechanism that permits the lens to open with respect to the base portion, and a latch connected to the base portion and having a connecting portion for connecting the base portion to the lens. The upper housing is disposed above the canopy. A bracket is attached to the base portion and extends up through the aperture in the canopy and connects to an inner wall of an apertured portion of the upper housing to secure the lower portion to the upper housing. The upper housing may have extending deck supports to support the weight of the upper housing on the ribs of the canopy. A locking cam is provided to secure the bracket to the upper housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2001Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Spalding Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Honesto D. Quiogue, Thomas E. Kuhlmann, Norman Schuler, Chris Cicenas
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Patent number: 6364510Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture with a side mounted auxiliary device, the fixture being installable through an aperture of a ceiling mounting frame from below the ceiling and including a reflector housing with a lamp socket cup assembly connected thereto, a swing arm assembly with an auxiliary device, such as a second socket for a lamp, is attached to a side of the reflector housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Horst Bernhart, George Pacheco
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Patent number: 6361197Abstract: A vehicular lamp is inserted into an opening in a side panel of a vehicle without significantly protruding from the surface of the side panel and without reducing the strength of the side pane.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Toshiyuki Katsumata, Junji Takeshima
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Patent number: 6345904Abstract: A fastening device for projector lamp. The fastening device includes a lamp, a lamp casing and a strip-shaped spring that fastens the lamp onto the lamp casing. The lamp casing has a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a bottom wall and an upper connective structure, together they encloses a central space. The first sidewall has a first opening and the second sidewall has a hook groove. There is a second opening between the second sidewall and the bottom wall. The spring has a first end and a second end. A central portion of the strip-shaped spring can be latched by the hook groove. The first end of the spring is fixed by the first opening on the first sidewall. The second end of the spring has an internal recess structure. The second end of the spring passes through the second opening and fastens onto a recess groove on the lamp. The deform stress produced by passing the spring through the first opening, the hook groove and the recess groove is capable fixing the lamp relative to the lamp casing.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2000Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Chang-Hsing Lu, Tsung Jung Hsu
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Publication number: 20010033487Abstract: A light fixture is provided having a mounting bracket and a light housing secured to the bracket. The bracket further includes a securing member for securing the bracket to a fixed surface, an extension projecting from a surface of the securing member, and a housing support placed at the end of the extension for supporting the light housing. The light housing has a receiver for placing over and mating around the housing support when the housing support is slid inside the receiver. To position the light housing on center with the bracket, a locating member connected to the bracket mates with and guides the light housing into a centered position. The light housing further includes a door and, when in a closed position, the door has a tab extending underneath the bracket such that the light housing cannot be removed from the bracket without opening the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2001Publication date: October 25, 2001Inventor: Robert Crelin
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Patent number: 6299327Abstract: A lighting system for installation on a mounting surface employs a lighting fixture having a housing with a lamp therein, a roof, and sides. Each side is provided with an integrally formed receiver that defines a receiver aperture. A coupler has a mounting portion for coupling with a mounting surface and an engagement portion that resiliently engages with the receiver aperture. The mounting portion of the coupler mounts directly onto a mounting surface and engages with a metal bar of the type used in metal furniture, or mounts on a track that is interposed between the roof of the lighting fixture and the mounting surface. Track-mounted embodiments use a threaded fastener engaged with the coupler to exert a locking force on the inside surface of the mounting track. In a dual-mount arrangement, a fixture mounting arrangement formed of substantially planar portions offset from one another permits engagement with a track, or facilitates mounting on a surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1999Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: ITC, Inc.Inventor: Richard J. Camarota
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Patent number: 6296377Abstract: A convertible modular lantern is provided which includes a mount assembly, mountable to a structure, a housing supported by the mount assembly, a downrod and light cluster assembly connected to the housing and a shade assembly attached to the housing and disposed in surrounding relationship with the downrod and light cluster assembly. The shade assembly may include a plurality of light transmitting panels. The downrod and light cluster assembly includes at least one lamp socket mounted on a support member, with a light bulb disposed in each socket, and a hollow downrod attached to and extending upwardly from the support member. A first plurality of wires is electrically coupled at one end to each socket and extends upwardly within the downrod, terminating at the opposite end in an upper electrical connector. A second plurality of wires is provided which is also coupled at one end to each socket and terminates, at the opposite end, in a lower electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1999Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Hunter Fan CompanyInventors: Robert E. Wilson, Jason D. Patz, Laszlo Henry Martini, Robert J. Pape
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Patent number: 6283617Abstract: The present invention relates to a bracket for a halogen light, which is made from a strip plate body by folding. The bracket includes a pair of positioning plates, a first pair of folded plates form a larger spacing, a second pair of folded plates folded inwardly from the first pair of folded plates, a third pair of folded plates folded inwardly into several angles from the second pair of folded plates, with a fourth folded plate connected between ends of third pair of folded plates. A plurality of holes and slots are provided on the folded plates to enable mounting the bracket to an article in a variety of positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: All-Line Inc.Inventor: Albert Stekelenburg
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Publication number: 20010009514Abstract: A luminaire assembly comprises a lower portion for receiving a light emitting source and an upper housing that stores the electrical components of the luminaire. The lower portion has a base portion disposed against the canopy with a latch attachment portion, a lens secured to the base portion by a hinge mechanism that permits the lens to open with respect to the base portion, and a latch connected to the base portion and having a connecting portion for connecting the base portion to the lens. The upper housing is disposed above the canopy. A bracket is attached to the base portion and extends up through the aperture in the canopy and connects to an inner wall of an apertured portion of the upper housing to secure the lower portion to the upper housing. The upper housing may have extending deck supports to support the weight of the upper housing on the ribs of the canopy. A locking cam is provided to secure the bracket to the upper housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2001Publication date: July 26, 2001Applicant: Spaulding Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Honesto D. Quiogue, Thomas E. Kuhlmann, Norman Schuler, Chris Cicenas
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Patent number: 6264344Abstract: A luminaire assembly comprises a lower portion for receiving a light emitting source and an upper housing that stores the electrical components of the luminaire. The lower portion has a base portion disposed against the canopy with a latch attachment portion, a lens secured to the base portion by a hinge mechanism that permits the lens to open with respect to the base portion, and a latch connected to the base portion and having a connecting portion for connecting the base portion to the lens. The upper housing is disposed above the canopy. A bracket is attached to the base portion and extends up through the aperture in the canopy and connects to an inner wall of an apertured portion of the upper housing to secure the lower portion to the upper housing. The upper housing may have extending deck supports to support the weight of the upper housing on the ribs of the canopy. A locking cam is provided to secure the bracket to the upper housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Spaulding Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Honesto D. Quiogue, Thomas E. Kuhlmann, Norman Schuler, Chris Cicenas
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Publication number: 20010006462Abstract: The present invention pertains to a system for holding equipment in a ceiling. The system comprises a first side member. The system comprises a second side member in spaced relation with the first side member. The first side and second side members define a length between them. The system comprises a connecting member which attaches to the first side and second side members and connects the first side member with the second side member. The length between the first side member and second side member is variable and defined by the length of the connecting member. The first side member and second side member and connecting member are distinct from each other. The present invention pertains to a method for forming a lighting system comprising the steps of attaching a top plate to a first main profile and a second main profile in parallel and spaced relation with the first main profile to define a trough. Each main profile has a bottom.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2001Publication date: July 5, 2001Inventors: Irwin Kotovsky, Serge Cornelissen, Robert Cornelissen
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Patent number: 6247833Abstract: A lamp fixture having a top housing with slightly slanted side walls, a faceted rectangular glass portion extending from the housing and held affixed to the housing by a door, and a junction box and an extrusion plate for mounting the fixture to an electrical or junction box in a building. The extrusion plate is mounted to a sidewall of the housing. The extrusion plate includes J or hooked shaped end portions forming cavities therein. The junction box includes ridges. The ridges are slightly angled to match the angle of the sidewalls of the fixture housing. The fixture and mounted extrusion plate can then be lifted above the junction box, and the cavities of the extrusion plate slid over the ridges of the junction box. The top surface of the extrusion plate is slightly angled to compensate for the angle of the ridges, so that the top surfaces of the extrusion plate and the junction box are flush with one another. The wire connections are made and pushed into the junction box.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Inventor: Jerome Neustadt
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Patent number: 6244736Abstract: The present invention comprises a mounting bracket that may be permanently mounted to a vehicle, such as by riveting. The mounting bracket includes at least one deflectable tab that is deflected away from a main plane of the bracket when the lamp assembly is pressed against it. The lamp assembly includes an extending surface which interacts with the mounting bracket tab in order to deflect the tab. Subsequent rotation of the lamp assembly in a clockwise direction causes the lamp extending surface to move under the mounting bracket, allowing the deflected tab to return to its quiescent position Any attempt to remove the lamp assembly from the mounting bracket by turning the lamp assembly in a counter-clockwise direction is prevented by interaction between the lamp extending surface and the now non-deflected mounting bracket tab. Theft of the lamp assembly is thereby prevented.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: Grote Industries, Inc.Inventor: Charles P. O'Neal
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Patent number: 6237886Abstract: A vehicle light attachment mechanism is disclosed for attaching a vehicle light to a vehicle body. The attachment mechanism includes a pair of hooks arranged on the vehicle light, one of which is elastic and the other of which is non-elastic. Each hook can engage an aperture of the vehicle body in opposing directions. A positioning boss can be placed adjacent either the elastic hook or the non-elastic hook for extending through a positioning through hole on the vehicle body having a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the positioning boss. Furthermore, at least one projection boss may be provided to distance the housing and the vehicle body and spread external forces applied from the vehicle light toward the vehicle body over an outer surface of the vehicle body. At least one projection boss can also be used as a positioning boss to provide at least two positioning points in combination with said positioning boss for the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Stanley Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinichi Katsumata, Masaki Konaka
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Patent number: 6155701Abstract: A security light comprising a mercury vapor lamp (13), a two-piece support arm (11), and a mounting bracket (17) is disclosed. The two-piece support arm includes a 90-degree arcuate section (33) and a straight section (35), which are disassemblable for shipping. When assembled, the mounting bracket (17) is located on one end (41) of the 90-degree arcuate section (33). The other end (39) of the 90-degree arcuate section (33) telescopes inside one end (37) of the straight section (35). The mercury vapor lamp (13) is mounted on the other end of the straight section (35).Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1998Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Inventor: Monte A. Leen
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Patent number: 6142648Abstract: An emergency lighting fixture combining the functions of an illuminated sign such as an exit sign and an emergency lighting unit integrated into one housing onto which one or more emergency lights can be mounted at predetermined locations of the housing, the combined emergency lighting structure providing both exit location information and ambient emergency lighting in a single cooperatively operating device. The present device replaces bulky prior combinations of discrete exit signs and emergency lighting units which have been assembled together essentially as individual devices without integration into a single housing or without substantial integration of operational features, the housing of the present device being only slightly larger than standard exit signage.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1998Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: NSI Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Mark Campbell Logan, Andrew Edward Masters, Edwin Lewis Hull
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Patent number: 6132065Abstract: A method of manufacturing a roadway luminaire is provided which includes the steps of molding an upper housing from a composite material and applying a reflective substance directly to an inner surface of a domed portion of the housing to create a reflector. The luminaire further includes a lower housing hingedly attached to the upper housing which supports a lens therein and is pivotable into an open position and latched to the upper housing in a closed position. Means are provided for mounting the luminaire to a pole.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Wedell, Timothy D. Cathey, Margaret A. Self, John DeCandia, Greg Marik, Thomas A. Zimmerman, Edward B. Bilson, R. W. Kauffman
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Patent number: 6116749Abstract: A luminaire assembly comprises a lower portion for receiving a light emitting source and an upper housing that stores the electrical components of the luminaire. The lower portion has a base portion disposed against the canopy with a latch attachment portion, a lens secured to the base portion by a hinge mechanism that permits the lens to open with respect to the base portion, and a latch connected to the base portion and having a connecting portion for connecting the base portion to the lens. The upper housing is disposed above the canopy. A bracket is attached to the base portion and extends up through the aperture in the canopy and connects to an inner wall of an apertured portion of the upper housing to secure the lower portion to the upper housing. The upper housing may have extending deck supports to support the weight of the upper housing on the ribs of the canopy. A locking cam is provided to secure the bracket to the upper housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1998Date of Patent: September 12, 2000Assignee: Spaulding Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Honesto D. Quiogue, Thomas E. Kuhlmann, Norman Schuler, Chris Cicenas
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Patent number: 6098943Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a unit incorporating a lighting control motion switch therein to either a wall or to a ceiling. Disclosed is the mounting of a unit housing the lighting control motion switch to either a wall or ceiling through the intermediary of a novel clip-on mounting bracket, subsequent to securing the clip-on bracket to the wall or ceiling. In order to provide the novel mounting arrangement for readily mounting the entire unit to either a ceiling or to a wall, there is provided the clip-on bracket structure which includes an inverted U-shaped element adapted to be inserted through a recess formed in the back of the back housing portion and to pass upwardly through an aperture in the upper end of the recess into contact with the inner surface of the rear wall thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1998Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Carol Z. Howard, Ward E. Strang
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Patent number: 6095665Abstract: A lighting system mountable to a support surface comprising a mounting bracket and a light housing having a lens attached thereto and a bulb located the lens. A photo control is also include which has a gradient of decreased opacity which controls the duration of operation of the light by adjustably limiting the amount of light sensed by the control. In addition, a shield located between the bulb and the lens may be provided. The shield is positionable about the bulb to selectively block light emitted by the bulb.The mounting bracket has a first support and a second support and the housing is adapted to releasably engage the supports in a sequential manner whereby when the first support is engaged, the housing is pivoted about the first support until the housing is in engagement with the second support. The housing then coacts with the second support so that it is secured to the mounting bracket in a fixed manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1998Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Inventors: Michael Drake, Brian Spitler
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Patent number: 6082880Abstract: An illuminated roof ornament attachment for attaching to the roof of a vehicle in a funeral procession. The attachment includes a base designed for attachment to an exterior surface of a vehicle and an ornament upwardly extended from the base. The ornament comprises a translucent material for permitting passage of light therethrough. A light source is provided in the ornament for illuminating the ornament.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Inventors: Mike Nerlino, Joseph Magliocco
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Patent number: 6076935Abstract: A photographic lighting dome (10) for holding and directing a light source having a housing (11) of flexible material, the housing (11) having an inner perimeter (12) surrounding a central opening (13), and an outer perimeter (14). There are a plurality of flexible support rods (20), each support rod (20) having a connecting end (24) and a releasable end (26). A central hub (18) having a plurality of support rod attachment fixtures (42) is positioned in the central opening (13) of the housing (11), where each fixture (42) is configured for receiving the connecting end (24) of one of the plurality of support rods (20). A plurality of channels (22) are formed in the housing (11), extending from the housing central opening (13) to the outer perimeter of the housing (14), each channel (22) being shaped to receive one of the plurality of support rods (20).Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1999Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Inventor: Eugene A. Kester
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Patent number: 6032432Abstract: A modular panel and method for constructing light fixtures. The modular panel includes an elongated main panel with a curved cross section. The panel is preferably manufactured using an extrusion process. The side edges of the panel feature a pair of spaced-apart lips defining an elongated slot or receiving area for mateably accommodating a cooperating side edge of an adjacent part or panel for a tongue-in-groove connection. The panel has evenly spaced fins along the surface to provide structural integrity as well as to scatter light passing through the panel. Multiple panels being assembled with adjacent intermediate adjoining panels forming a housing having a closed cross section.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1997Date of Patent: March 7, 2000Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: Anthony G. Patti
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Patent number: 6024470Abstract: Integrated fold-up reflector mounting brackets to mount a reflector to a lighting fixture or luminaire are fabricated as an integral part of the reflector during the production thereof without the use of additional material, components and operations. The top of the reflector is fabricated with a stamping operation to provide an opening therein to provide for the mounting of a lamp socket and to allow for the flow of ventilation air therethrough. First and second fold-up mounting brackets are stamped and fabricated as an integral part of the top of the reflector. Each of the first and second fold-up brackets comprises a plurality of contoured ribs, with at least one of the contoured ribs having a truncation therein defined along a fold line for the mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1998Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: James P. Wang
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Patent number: 6015221Abstract: An arrangement for assembling a lamphead and a panel and securing them together to allow for full adjustability in the rotationally adjusted positioning of the lamphead relative to the panel through the utilization of a minimum amount of fastener elements and without the necessity for having to remove any panels or fasteners. A disk element has a center hole with a radially inwardly extending protuberance or key, and with a plurality of closely spaced small holes or apertures formed in the disk and annularly arranged about the center keyed hole in a predetermined circular pattern.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1998Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Steven W. Bodell
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Patent number: 6004011Abstract: A recessed lamp fixture having a minimal plaster frame and a lamp housing. The plaster frame comprising a mounting bracket is adapted to receive a variety of differently sized and shaped lamp housings. The housing comprises an integrated lamp and trim assembly that is retained within the housing by a biased retaining spring. The housing is designed with minimal openings for reduced heat loss and air flow. The frame further comprises an integrated junction box and hanger bar system adapted to mount the fixture behind a panel. The junction box and the lamp housing also comprise an electrical power line retaining means to securely fasten the line to the box and housing. The hanger bar is slideably attached to the frame with ends that are designed to engage ceiling and wall supporting structures without the need for additional fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1997Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: Progress Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Philip Sieczkowski
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Patent number: 5993159Abstract: A pull cord deflector is comprised of a plate, having a channel, that is positioned between a ceiling fan housing and a switch locking nut. An extension arm is hingedly attached to the plate. The notched end of the extension arm is dimensioned to terminate beyond the periphery of a light globe of the ceiling fan. One or more optional springs extend between the plate and the extension arm.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1996Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Inventor: Jackie B. Mack
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Patent number: 5984486Abstract: A task light shelf system provide a task light having an elongated housing with a planar top wall structure that acts as a shelf surface. The housing of the task light has sufficient structural strength to carry loads on the shelf surface and is supported over a task area by means of angle brackets that attach to attachment slots formed in the top wall of the task light. Extended shelf surfaces can be provided by means of insert elements and angle brackets having extended attachment arms, which attach to the extended arms of the angle brackets. The insert elements can be optionally closed channel members to provide wire or cable channels behind the task light.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1996Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: NSI Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Willi Munz, Douglas J. Herst
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Patent number: 5961205Abstract: A light canister may be removably mounted either on protruding and typically exterior building corners, or flat walls. A vertical groove accommodates the corner, support brackets and hooks inside the groove to engage the support bracket. The bracket has two corner contact plates connected by a protruding connection forming a space between the wall and itself when the bracket is attached. The hooks are dimensioned to fit snugly within the space and are conveniently V shaped. Spring clips on the canister can engage vertical cylindrical bars fitted to a flat wall, or vice versa. A builtin electrical plug directly engages a wall mounted plug. Triple internal reflectors, two adjustable allow the light to be directed at will.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1997Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Inventor: Allan R. Lovell
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Patent number: 5941631Abstract: A pendent lamp structure includes a lamp housing, a top cap mounted on the top of the lamp housing, a threaded rod passing through the bottom of the lamp housing, a connecting bracket secured on the top end of the threaded rod, a bulb base secured on the connecting bracket, a plurality of bulbs mounted on the bulb base, a hanging rod having a bottom end passing through the connecting racket, a fixed head secured on the top end of the hanging rod and passing through the top cap, and a hanging ring secured on the fixed head and protruding outward from the top cap.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1998Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: Bright Yin Huey Co., Ltd.Inventor: Keen Hsu
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Patent number: 5934787Abstract: A picture illuminating device for mounting on the wall above the picture, or on the back of the picture frame. The device utilizes a fluorescent light tube to produce uniform lighting and is powered by conventional or rechargeable batteries which eliminates the requirement of electrical outlets and the spectacle of exposed electrical cords extending down the wall. The device is composed of a stem and a shade. The shade houses the fluorescent light tube, batteries and the electronic circuit that converts the direct current from the batteries to the alternating current required to power the fluorescent light tube. The shade includes a reflector which is configured to mount the fluorescent light tube and batteries so that the shade covers the fluorescent light tube adequately to prevent any glare from the front while presenting the look of a conventional, corded picture lamp.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1998Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Inventor: Murari Sharma
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Patent number: 5924789Abstract: A light fixture is disclosed for lighting a large area such as sporting fields. The lighting fixture has a bowl-shaped reflector with a central aiming axis and a side-mounted lamp mounting socket for a transversely supporting a single-ended lamp with the reflector. The light fixture also has a mounting arm for coupling the reflector to a support member and for supporting the lamp substantially perpendicular to the central aiming axis of the reflector. More specifically, the mounting arm has a first end coupled to the exterior of the reflector and a second end located substantially adjacent the central aiming axis of the reflector. The mounting arm also has a wiring channel extending between its first and second ends and a socket recess located at its first end for mounting the lamp mounting socket therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1996Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Gerry F. Thornton
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Patent number: 5924790Abstract: A lamp housing assembly is provided for mounting upon the facia of a motor vehicle. In one embodiment, the lamp housing assembly may be useful in housing and mounting a fog lamp to a motor vehicle. The lamp housing assembly includes a cup-shaped body having a key formed on the upper surface of the body. A mounting bracket is provided which includes a first portion having a keyway, which may be engaged with the key to attach the mounting bracket to the cup-shaped body. The mounting bracket also includes a second portion which extends beyond the cup-shaped body for attaching the mounting bracket to the facia.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1997Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Valeo Sylvania L.L.C.Inventors: Andrew J. Ponton, Mark A. Singleton
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Patent number: 5918970Abstract: An outdoor luminaire assembly adapted to be attached to a mounting stanchion that includes an optical assembly having a lamp for generating light, an arm for supporting the optical assembly from the mounting stanchion, and a ballast which is enclosed within the arm. The optical assembly is adapted to receive and support a cover member which is selected from a group of differently shaped cover members. The cover member is made of a plastic material in order to provide design flexibility. The arm has a removable panel which allows for maintenance-ready access to the ballast and other electrical componentry which is enclosed within the arm.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1996Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Assignee: Holophane CorporationInventors: Bonnie J. Brohard, David W. Roberts, John C. McCartney
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Patent number: 5884992Abstract: A modular individual lighting arrangement for sports activities, such as mountain biking, is described. Such modular unit includes a light bulb housing having an exterior configuration to interact with a second housing by attaching such housings together. An intermediary receiver is included having a pair of spring fingers which are spaced apart an appropriate distance to interact both with a complementary set of apertures on a single housing and with corresponding apertures in two housings.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1996Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: James F. TaylorInventors: James F. Taylor, Nicholas F. Talesfore
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Patent number: 5863110Abstract: A wall mounted swing arm lamp with an integral display unit removably affixed to a base. Reinforcement is provided to the base to support the weight of the swing arm and the lamp when fully extended. The base and the display unit carry complementary attachment fittings for removably securing the display unit to the base.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1996Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: Lamps Plus, Inc.Inventor: Erik A. Swanson
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Patent number: 5860734Abstract: Roading lamp assemblies for use on a construction machine are typically mounted to a frame assembly or similar structure. During operation of the construction machine, the roading lamp assembly experiences vibration which may damage an illuminating apparatus therein. The present invention includes utilization of inner and outer resilient members on either side of a housing assembly which is secured to the frame through a plate member and bolts. The plate member has a plurality of legs which extend through a plurality of mounting holes in the housing assembly, the inner and outer resilient members and the frame. The pair of resilient members are pre-loaded through adequate torqueing of the bolts in cooperation with the plurality of legs to protect the illumination apparatus from damage during extreme vibration. Additionally, a harness assembly which supplies electrical energy to a lamp in the roading lamp assembly passes internally through the frame to an interior chamber in the housing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1997Date of Patent: January 19, 1999Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Travis W. Rodgers, Richard L. Slutz
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Patent number: 5803589Abstract: A ceiling lighting fixture, including a rectangular bottom-open casing having a plurality of parallel partition frames and an electric connector connected to external power supply, a plurality of lamp tubes respectively mounted in the casing and separated by the partition frames and electrically connected to the electric connector, and a cylindrical sensor-controlled switch adapted for detecting the presence of persons and switching on/off the electric connector subject to its detection result, one of the partition frames having a rounded switch mounting hole and a plurality of bendable locating strips respectively projecting into the switch mounting hole at different angles, the cylindrical sensor-controlled switch being mounted in the rounded switch mounting hole and connected to the electric connector, having a plurality of recessed holes spaced around the periphery and forced into engagement with the locating strips.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1997Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Inventor: Chi-Hsiang Lee
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Patent number: 5803590Abstract: A roadway luminaire is provided which includes a mast mount docking station securable to an end of a pole mast. The mast mount docking station includes a power plug electrically coupled to the power conductors. The luminaire includes a corresponding power plug which is electrically and mechanically coupled to the mast mount docking station via a twist-lock feature including mating keys and keyways in the docking station and luminaire, respectively. The luminaire includes several plug-in components such as a plug-in photoelectric cell, a plug-in starter and a capacitor press-fit into a molded cavity in the luminaire. The power plug of the luminaire is adaptable to be used with all international voltages. The twist-lock feature provides for a fool-proof mechanical and electrical connection to ensure that the correctly rated luminaire is connected to the supply voltage.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1996Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Thomas & Betts CorporationInventors: Mark Taylor Wedell, Edward Bernard Bilson, Thomas A. Zimmerman, Glenn A. Ellis, III
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Patent number: 5797673Abstract: An emergency lighting fixture combining the functions of an illuminated sign such as an exit sign and an emergency lighting unit integrated into one housing onto which one or more emergency light can be mounted at predetermined locations of the housing, the combined emergency lighting structure providing both exit location information and ambient emergency lighting in a single cooperatively operating device. The present device replaces bulky prior combinations of discrete exit signs and emergency lighting units which have been assembled together essentially as individual devices without integration into a single housing or without substantial integration of operational features, the housing of the present device being only slightly larger than standard exit signage.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1995Date of Patent: August 25, 1998Assignee: NSI Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Mark Campbell Logan, Andrew Edward Masters, Edwin Lewis Hull
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Patent number: 5788363Abstract: A lamp unit attaching structure for attaching a head lamp to a bumper plate through a bracket in the present invention is constructed by a head lamp having an attaching portion in a position shifted from a central position of the head lamp in its height direction, and a bracket. The bracket has bent portions formed in both end portions of the bracket and bent in the same direction, assembling portions formed in end tip portions of said bent portions to assemble the bracket into said attaching portion, and an extending portion extending from said bent portions in one of a progressing direction of a light beam of said head lamp or a direction reverse to this progressing direction. Accordingly, it is possible to cope with various kinds of distances between the bumper plate and the ground on the basis of differences in kind of a car body by changing assembling directions of the head lamp and the bracket and attaching the head lamp and the bracket to the bumper plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1997Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignee: PIAA CorporationInventors: Masashi Kamaya, Toshiyuki Terada
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Patent number: 5743619Abstract: A fastening arrangement fits a vehicle lamp in a receptive trim element and has at least two holders protruding from the lamp in the peripheral region of a diffusing screen. The holders are spaced apart and, when the lamp is installed, are fixed to associated holders of the trim element. One of the protruding holders, as the lamp is inserted, is able to be put together with the associated holder of the trim element, and having the plug connection secured by a screw fastening. The lamp, as it is inserted into the trim element, is conveyed into its installation position by a longitudinal displacement motion essentially parallel to the principal extent of the diffusing screen to eliminate the need for the frame opening in the trim element to be overdimensioned relative to the lamp. Each holder protruding from the lamp in the peripheral region of the diffusing screen extends in the sliding direction and is put together with its associated holder on the trim element.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1995Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Assignee: Mercedes-Benz AGInventors: Harald Gerstner, Reiner Jocher, Horst Dahm, Olaf Ebbesmeyer
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Patent number: RE35983Abstract: A coach lamp or other exterior lamp or ornament is mounted on the exterior surface of a building having horizontal aluminum siding by means of a pedestal having a faceplate portion and a continuous peripheral skirt which is deeper than the steps in the siding. The pedestal is secured to a conventional electrical outlet box and the faceplate portion provides a flush mounting surface for the base of the lamp or ornament.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1994Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Inventor: Charles H. Crowley