Abstract: A light fixture, comprising a base, a plurality of arms wherein at least one of the plurality of arms is preassembled to the base and can rotate relative to the base to reduce packaging volume and an external support abutting the plurality of arms when in an in-use configuration, wherein the support prevents inward radial movement of the plurality of arms toward a central vertical axis of the light fixture.

Abstract: A kit and method is disclosed to convert a recessed incandescent lighting fixture to a hanging light fixture. The kit includes a lampholder adapter, an electrical plug, an electrical plug, a power cord and a cover plate for hanging light fixtures using incandescent light bulbs. There is also disclosed a kit to convert a recessed incandescent lighting fixture to a hanging light fixture that uses halogen light bulbs. The kit includes a lampholder adapter, an electrical plug, an electronic ballast, a power cord, an adjustable lamp cord, and a cover plate.

Abstract: An acoustic housing, a light fixture, a suspended ceiling system, and a method of decreasing sound transfer from a light fixture in a suspended ceiling are disclosed. An acoustic hood for a light fixture in a suspended ceiling may include a partially enclosed space formed between a plurality of wall portions. A light fixture may include first and second layers that are coupled to one another and form a partially enclosed space. A suspended ceiling system may include the acoustic hood or light fixture. The method relates to disposing an acoustic housing spaced from the light fixture.

Abstract: A cable management system for managing at least one cable extending through a support arm and through a hub, comprised of a spool disposed in a hub. The spool has an opening extending through a wall of the spool. A cable carrier is disposed within the support arm. The cable carrier is dimensioned to contain at least one cable extending through the support arm, a first end fixed relative to the support arm and a second end extending towards the hub. The cable carrier is disposed in the support arm such that the cable carrier replicates upon itself to define a first run and a second run. The second end of the cable carrier is movable relative to the hub when the support arm rotates about the hub, wherein the first run shortens and the second run lengthens when the support arm rotates in a direction about the hub.

Abstract: A ceiling fixture mounting assembly including a box for affixing to a ceiling and containing electrical wiring, the box having opposite vertical sidewalls each with first and second laterally spaced threaded holes receiving corresponding first and second fasteners, and two vertical mounting plates each projecting upwardly from the fixture to terminate in an upper edge and positioned to overlie one of the sidewalls and each having first and second ways receiving the first and second fasteners, respectively, the first way configured for supporting the fixture at an angle to the box for connecting the wires, wherein the improvement comprises each fastener having a head and a threaded portion and the first and second ways having first and second mounting slots, respectively, each having a lower closed end and an upper open end and sized smaller than the head, the plate having a recess at the closed end configured to receive the head such that it is in vertical alignment with the open end, thereby holding the plat

Abstract: An assembly for vertically positioning a lamp-shade suspended by a cable comprises a socket member, a swivel cap adapted to engage the upper end of the socket member. The swivel cap has an off-center hole to receive the cable therethrough, the cap being adapted to be swivelled until the socket member has reached a vertical position. The assembly also includes an element for securing the cap and the socket member to one another when a vertical position is reached.

Abstract: Ceiling comprising adjacent luminaries (1), whereby a luminaries (1) is fixed by at least two separate fixation means. The fixation means comprising only one suspension member (2,3) connected to the center of the upper side (6) of the luminaries (1). Furthermore, there is at least one fixation member (22) connecting the luminaries (1) to an adjacent luminaries (1). The lower sides (10) of the luminaries (1) form a substantial flat surface of the ceiling.

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.

Abstract: A lighting system that includes an elongated strip of flexible, shape-retaining material and a plurality of light sockets mounted on the strip. Each of the light sockets is electrically connected together and may be adjusted individually so that light may be directed in a variety of angles and directions. The flexible material is malleable. All of the wiring is located within and extends along the strip of material with a plug extending outwardly from an end of the strip. The strip may be mounted and secured about or to an indoor or outdoor structure.

Abstract: A device for lowering a fixture mounted on a high ceiling that requires a ladder to access the fixture includes a docking mount adapted to be mounted on the fixture, a docking station adapted to receive the docking mount, and a tether operably connected to the docking station and the docking mount for raising and lowering the fixture between a fully raised operating position and a fully lowered servicing position. The docking station or the docking mount has an annular inner surface, while the other has an annular outer surface that engages the inner surface in self-aligning, mating engagement. The inner surface may be disposed at an angle with the outer surface disposed at substantially the same angle as the inner surface. The device further includes a motor rotatably coupled to a pulley attached to the tether and a controller for activating the motor to rotate the pulley.

Abstract: An improved small profile hanger system for ceiling suspended lighting fixtures comprises a plurality of hanger assemblies having a support stem and a downwardly arced crossbar. The support stem and crossbar have a relatively small elliptical profile have two sets of wire holes, each set of wire holes having an inner hole and an outer hole overlapping the inner hole, the inner and outer holes defining an intervening gap narrower than the dimension of either hole. The holes are sized to receive an insulated wire; the intervening gap preventing the wire from crossing over into the adjacent hole. The wire holes of the support stem are in communication with the wire holes of the crossbar providing a fully enclosed wiring passage from a ballast box assembly installed above a suspended ceiling to energize a lamp in a diffuser depending from a pair of the crossbars.

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.

Abstract: A movable lighting apparatus includes first and second slide bars to which negative and positive electric power is respectively applied, sliders which move perpendicularly with the first and second slide bars, respectively and receive electric power of a corresponding slide bar, respectively, third and fourth slide bars which are connected between the sliders, and an illumination/connection power connector which supplies the movable lighting apparatus with electric power via the third and fourth slide bars and which is movable along the third and fourth slide bars to thus provide movable lighting illumination.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling member for the mechanical and electrical connection of lighting device in line and/or angled for the formation of lighting system. The coupling includes a junction body (11) having more sides and on each side mechanical connecting means (18) and an electrical end connector (16), which link up with complementary elements, both mechanical (23) and electrical (21), at the edges of each lighting device (19) to be connected. The junction body bears four sides and the electrical connector along the sides are precableable.

Abstract: A yielding hanger for a luminaire comprising a rectangular top having a centrally located mounting hole, two opposing sides, two opposing ends, and a plurality of hanger legs depending downwardly from the top. The hanger legs have a length, width, thickness, and composition of material to provide for the absorption of physical shock by springing or bending.

Abstract: An industrial light fixture of the type including a housing with a base member and a top member and containing power-related components includes spring-spacer apparatus between the base member and the ballast, such that, with the top member closed with respect to the base member, the spring-spacer apparatus biases the ballast into heat-exchange engagement with at least one surface of the top member and provides an air gap between the ballast and the base member. The base member and top member are preferably formed of die-cast metal and a variety of preferred features are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a PAR track light fixture having an internal wire way. The PAR track light fixture has an opened ring design separating outer ring which peripherally surrounds the outer edge of the PAR lamp. The ring is separated from the socket cup thereby exposing an outer reflector section of the PAR lamp. In combination with the open ring design of the present invention, it is an internal wire way which encloses all electrical conductivity from the track connector through a stem or blade and supporting arc sections to the socket cup and lamp.

Abstract: A lighting fixture where the lighting fixture does not require a single ballast, but instead uses the ballast incorporated in a plethora of efficient light elements. The lighting fixture is used where high bay or low bay lighting may be used, but incorporates multiple light sources to provide an equivalent light intensity. The multiple light sources can be multiple fluorescent, LED, or other efficient light sources to provide a less expensive cost of operation and installation. The higher efficiency lights could be standard socket type fluorescent bulbs that are easily available. The higher efficiency lights would also create less heat that would further reduce the air conditioning or cooling costs for the buiding.

Abstract: Arrangements and methods for connecting and mounting decorative ornaments, for example, beads, crystals, or gems, are disclosed. The arrangements and methods are particularly useful in mounting ornaments in decorative fixtures, such as chandeliers. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided that includes a first ornament having two mounting apertures and a second ornament having at least one mounting aperture; and at least one connector for connecting the first ornament to the second ornament whereby when hung the two apertures of the first ornament are laterally disposed from each other. Multiple pre-formed connectors are disclosed for use in connecting ornaments, such as ornament chains. Mounting hooks, mounting devices, and mounting arrangements are also provided for attaching ornaments to a support. Aspects of the invention may be used for large fixtures, such as large chandeliers, to minimize or prevent the twisting of long chains of ornaments and to support the loading of larger ornaments.

Abstract: A pull down light fixture having a cover connected to a bottom portion of the light fixture. A power source is connected to the light fixture via a power cord. A power cord base engages a ceiling for housing the power cord. A predetermined plurality of retraction cords are connected to the cover for at least one of raising and lowering the cover. A retraction cord mechanism is connected to each retraction cord for enabling such retraction cords to at least one of extend and retract. A predetermined plurality of retraction cord bases engage the ceiling for housing each retraction cord and retraction cord mechanism. A pull down attachment is connected to the light fixture for enabling the light fixture to be pulled down.

Abstract: A vertical adjuster for a suspending lamp comprises a cylinder at an upper end of the lamp; an inner upper side of the cylinder having a threaded section; a lead wire having one end connected to the lamp and being positioned at a bottom of the cylinder; another end of the lead wire being fixed to a retainer; an adjuster formed by a seat and a slidable annular block; a center of the seat having a hole; the seat being locked to an upper end of the cylinder; the slidable annular block having an axial hole; a lateral side of the slidable annular block having a radial screw hole communicated to the axial hole; a screw unit being located in the screw hole; a cross section of the slidable annular block being slightly larger than that of the hole and the slidable annular block being located below the seat.

Abstract: A line voltage track light system comprising a number of track elements supported by ceiling feed mounts secured to a ceiling on the one hand, and clipped to the track elements by one-piece adaptors on the other hand, wherein installation of the line voltage track light system comprises securing ceiling feed mounts to a ceiling, and clipping the track elements to one-piece adaptors supported by rods extending from the ceiling feed mounts.

Abstract: An emergency lighting device adapted to be quickly and easily mounted and installed. In one embodiment, a mounting member of the device is first mounted to a desired structure and connected to an external power supply. Once mounted and completed, and emergency lighting assembly is secured to the mounting member. In certain embodiments, securing the emergency lighting assembly to the mounting member connects the device to the external power supply and energizes the device.

Abstract: A modular lighting fixture includes an elongated support and a plurality of objects such as crystals attachable to and suspendable from the support. A plurality of the modular lighting fixtures may be readily assembled and attached to or supported from a ceiling in various configurations such as being spaced-apart, in an elongated curtain, in a rectangle, and/or in a zigzag configuration. In one embodiment, the support includes an elongated upper member having a first width and a first length, an elongated lower member having a second width and a second length and being spaced-apart from the upper member, and wherein the first length equals the second length and the first width is greater than the second width. In another embodiment, an elongated modular lighting fixture includes a plurality of cable grips connected to the support for hanging the plurality of objects from the support.

Abstract: A ceiling mounted lighting apparatus having at least a pair of articulated swing arms connected to a support post by a swivle assembly. Each of the swing arms supports a plurality of lamps each of which may be independently adjustable with respect to the swing arm. The support posts carrying the swing arms are braced to carry the weight of the articulated arms and the lamps affixed thereto.

Abstract: A luminaire including a lamp, reflector, collimator and optional waveguide. The waveguide can be solid or hollow or include several serially-arranged total internal reflection (TIR) components for redirecting light that has entered the waveguide. In one embodiment, the TIR components are prisms, but are provided without metallized coatings thereby significantly reducing manufacturing costs. In another embodiment, components are arranged in a vertical orientation such that light is directed downward through a collimator or upward, either directly from the lamp or as a result of reflection from the reflector.

Abstract: An auto lift ceiling lighting system in which the width of left and right rotary drums is formed as wide as the width of the flat cable and the flat cable is wound stably and vertically on the outer surface of the winding core in the left and right rotary drums so as not to become twisted. In the auto lift ceiling lighting system, the lamp can be turned on and off at any position and the flat cable supplying the electric power to the lamp does not become twisted and the balance of the lamp is maintained while the lamp ascends and descends.

Abstract: A light assembly leveler (10) is disclosed having a threaded central nipple (13) mounted to the ceiling fan switch housing (11), an upper mounting disk (14), a lower mounting disk (15), a bowl-shaped translucent light diffusor (16), a cap (18) and a finial (19). The upper mounting disk (14) has a central passage (23) through which the nipple (13) extends and a concave bottom bearing surface (24). The lower mounting disk has a convex top bearing surface (28) with a central opening (29) therethrough defined. The top bearing surface is configured to mate with or bear against the bottom bearing surface of the upper mounting disk to allow rotary movement of the lower mounting disk relative to the upper mounting disk. The cap has an upper peripheral rim (34) and a centralized concave lower bearing surface (35) with a central opening (36) therethrough. The cap is configured to abut the diffusor. A finial (38) is threaded onto the lower end of the nipple.

Abstract: Constructive occlusion type lighting systems utilize a reflective mask to cover a portion of an active optical surface, typically a Lambertian surface formed by the aperture of a diffusely reflective cavity, in order to distribute radiant energy with a tailored intensity distribution. Adjustment of the parameters of the constructive occlusion system enables the system designer to tailor the system performance to a wide range of applications. As disclosed herein, the constructive occlusion type distribution is combined with a diffuse distribution of a transmissive component, emitted through a wall of the system. For example, a diffusely reflective wall of the cavity may also be partially transmissive, to allow some energy to pass through and provide an additional illumination component, while continuing to maintain the characteristics to support the constructive occlusion component.

Abstract: According to the invention, an air handling fixture is provided which can be tilted and locked at a preselected angle when mounted on a sloped ceiling so that a depending pendant tracklight is plumb or perpendicular to a horizontal floor there beneath. The fixture comprises an air handling channel including a plurality of air handling slots, a tilt and lock mechanism, the tilt and lock mechanism having an upper portion, including a toggle lock and casing, and a lower portion, including at least a light retaining component slidably adjustable through a preselected arc.

Abstract: The components of an adjustable light fixture mounting assembly are secured during adjustment of a light in a lighting system. A knuckle joint with a locking taper secures an upper knuckle half to a lower knuckle half. The locking taper secures the adjustment of the knuckle halves, even if the knuckle screw becomes loosened. In a further embodiment, an O-ring seal between a double locking taper seals the knuckle joint from moisture. A rotating locking clamp secures the lower knuckle half to a nipple with a reverse taper on both the lower knuckle half and the nipple, while allowing rotation of the lower knuckle half with respect to the nipple. Stop pins in the lower knuckle and nipple cooperate with an interior profile of the rotating locking clamp to allow 360 degrees rotation of the lower knuckle half with respect to the nipple.

Abstract: A housing for a light fixture comprising a body having a sidewall with a plurality of fin-engaging elements and at least one fin removably engaged with at least one of the fin-engaging elements, thereby providing great design adaptability at modest cost. Preferably, one fin differs from another fin in character such as in shape, color, material or indicia displayed on the surface of the fin. A method is also provided for fabricating a light fixture with selective and exchangeable fins whereby selected placement of the fins around the sidewall is possible.

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.

Abstract: A downward illumination assembly for directing light downward from the ceiling area of a room includes a lamp housing having a closed upper end, an open lower end disposed axially opposite the closed upper end, and a housing wall extending from around a periphery of the upper end to and defining the open lower end. The lower end is positioned adjacent an opening in a ceiling panel. A lamp is supported in a lamp socket within the lamp housing in a position to radiate light through the lower end of the housing and through the opening in the ceiling panel. A module is removably supported on the housing and carries the lamp socket. The lamp socket is removable from the lamp housing with the module to allow the lamp socket and/or associated wiring to be serviced or replaced without removing the lamp housing from the ceiling panel or disconnecting and lowering the ceiling panel from its support structure.

Abstract: A ceiling fan is disclosed having a motor (14), a radial array of fan blades (16) coupled to blade irons (18) mounted to the motor (14), a translucent motor housing (24), and a frame (20) positioned concentrically around the motor housing (24). The frame (20) and motor housing (24) connect to a plate (32) having a series of light sources (40) mounted to the plate (32) inboard of the motor housing (24) to illuminate the motor housing (24).

Abstract: A height adjusting device for a lamp includes a main body(100) having a motor(120), a casing(160) mounted below the main body(100), an upper terminal unit(200) having upper contact terminals(240) spaced apart from the main body(100) in the casing(160), a moving body(400) moving vertically by a cable(140) connected to the main body(100) and having lower contact terminals(420) corresponding to the terminals(240), and a stopper(300) mounted to the casing(160) to elastically maintain its horizontal state. The moving body(400) has a protrusion(430) at its side to partially contact with the stopper(300) so that the moving body(400) is hooked at a certain height by the stopper(300) when the protrusion(430) ascends over the stopper(300) and then descends, while the moving body(400) may move downward when the side ascends over the stopper(300).

Abstract: A light servicing system for suspended lighting that may be lowered from operating height to a testing and servicing height while remaining connected to the fixture electrical service includes a mate and lock connector providing plug in connection to the fixture electrical service thereby avoiding the need to disconnect the wiring. The fixture chain is provided with a releasable link to permit removal of the fixture without special tools. A tethering assembly having an adjustable fixed length includes upper and lower hooks for engaging the chain and fixture across the releasable link. Upon release of the link, the tethering assembly allows manual lowering of the fixture to a suspended testing height to avoid damage to fixture components. Prior to lowering, an extended umbilical power cord is spliced at the mate and lock connector to provide circuit power to the lighting unit for validating the operations of the fixture prior to remounting.

Abstract: An apparatus for lighting in a building structure. The apparatus includes a lighting fixture having at least two lamps. The apparatus includes a one-piece layer having a plurality of holes aligned with the respective lamps through which light from the lamps pass. A panel for a mounted lighting fixture having at least two lamps in a building structure. A method of lighting a building. A method for forming a panel. A method for forming a panel.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus which facilitates the installation, maintenance, service, and/or replacement of a light fixtures on a substrate. The inventive apparatus comprises a main brace, main clamp, and a universal nut. The main brace ideally consists of two mounting surfaces and one support surface having a clamp channel. The main clamp consists of one or more retaining spring arms and retaining teeth and attaches to the main brace adjacent to the clamp channel. The main clamp is affixed to the main brace through the use of mechanical securing means. The universal nut has a threaded bore, a circumferential channel, and one or more retaining notches. The threaded bore of the universal nut is designed to receive a threaded mounting stem which may be attached to a light fixture. Either with or without a mounting stem, the universal nut slides into the main clamp, which is attached to the main brace.

Abstract: An adaptor kit or system for use with conventional can light fixtures to adapt the can light fixture for use as a hanger assembly for ceiling fans, for example, includes a spider plate that is hung onto the can height adjustment screws and a mounting plate to which a cross-bar or other mounting hardware is attached. Adjustment screws are adjusted to control the distance between the spider plate and the mounting plate.

Abstract: The invention is a modular ambient lighting system for providing lighting to the interior of the building. The system features three separate modules: (1) a support module, (2) a power module, and (3) a light fixture body module. The support module provides an electrical connection to the building and structural connection to the ceiling of the building. An interchangeable power module fits into a recess or “foot print” in the support module. The power module includes the electrical components of the lighting system (e.g. ballast, transformer, emergency batteries, etc). An interchangeable light fixture body module houses the lamp that can be configured to deliver direct, indirect, or direct/indirect illumination. The interchangeable features of the modules offers superior flexibility because of the ease to reconfigure the electrical operation of the light system, the type illumination delivered, or the aesthetics of the light system.

Abstract: An overhead industrial light fixture of the type including a housing, power-related components and a lamp-mounting socket. The housing has top and bottom walls and sidewalls together forming a substantially enclosed space, and the bottom wall defines a socket window. The power-related components and the socket are both secured to the housing and within the enclosed space, thereby to provide a low-profile fixture with its components within a single housing. Preferred embodiment include the socket having its lamp-receiving end substantially aligned with the socket window.

Abstract: An apparatus for lighting a room from the room's ceiling. The apparatus includes a first plate having an opening. The apparatus includes a spacer attached to the first plate. The apparatus includes at least a second plate having an opening attached to the spacer and maintained in spaced relationship from the first plate by the spacer. The opening of the first plate and the opening of the second plate together define a first channel. The apparatus includes means for lighting including at least one lamp and one transformer electrically connected to the lamp. The lamp is either a low voltage or line voltage lamp. The lamp extends into the channel. A method for forming a lighting apparatus. A method for lighting a room.

Abstract: A foldable ceiling lamp includes a wire connection box and a limiting disk, and a lamp rod. The wire connection box includes an upper cover and a wire connection box body. A gap is formed between the upper cover and the body for being inserted by a supporting plate of the lamp rod. The limiting disk has a plurality of positioning pivotal holes formed on the limiting disk near an edge of the limiting. Each of the positioning pivotal hole is around by a plurality of embedding holes. A bottom of the lamp rod is installed with a plurality of stepped supporting plates. The supporting plates are installed on the positioning pivotal holes of the limiting disk by a pivotal stud. When the supporting plate rotates around the stud, the convex portion of the supporting plate is embedded into one embedding hole. Thus, the lamp rod is rotatable.

Abstract: An easily assembled lamp assembling device comprising a supporting frame installed on a light steel frame and a base locking to the supporting frame by screws. Two sides of the supporting frame have respective shrouds. The supporting frame has a buckling hole. The buckling hole extends to the shroud. An open space is formed above the buckling hole. The suspending screw rod is buckled to the opening space. The confining plate is exactly buckled to the buckling hole. Thereby, the suspending screw rod exactly protrudes from the supporting frame. A protruding end of the suspending screw rod exactly passes through a via hole in the base. A lock nut engages the suspending screw rod so that the base is substantially positioned to the supporting frame. A lamp is fixed to a lower side of the though hole. Thereby, an easy assembly lamp is formed.

Abstract: An edge connectable lighting fixture assembly has a lighting fixture housing for housing a light source and components for supporting and electrifying the light source including wiring. The housing has at least one laterally extending edge portion and a connecting structure extending along at least a portion of the length of the edge portion with a wire passageway passing through the connecting structure. An edge connector arm has at least one terminal end and a connecting structure formed on the terminal end of the arm which mechanically connects with the connecting structure formed along the edge portion of the housing so that the housing can be mechanically connected at its edge to the terminal end of the edge connector arm.

Abstract: A ceiling lamp suspending device comprise the following elements. A wire connecting box has two ears arranged at two edges thereof. A retaining sheet is below the wire connection box. A through hole is near a center of the retaining sheet. One edge of the through hole is extended with and communicable to a long hole. A stop elastomer is disposed aside the through hole. A part of the stop elastmoer covering the through hole. A retaining block is installed below the retaining sheet. The retaining block has a threaded section and a shaft extended from the threaded section upwards. An upper end of the shaft is a neck portion and a suspending portion. A via hole is formed on the shaft. The suspending portion passes through the through hole of the retaining sheet; and the neck portion is movable in the long hole.

Abstract: Structure for supporting a lighting fixture includes a connector hook assembly releasably connected to a connector element extending from a support canopy. The connector hook assembly includes two relatively moveable connector hook members biased to a closed condition by a spring. One of the connector hook members has an internally threaded base for connection to a lamp suspension arm. Wiring passes from the suspension arm through an area formed by the internal threads of the base and through an aperture formed in the internally threaded connector hook member.

Abstract: An accessory cartridge for removable reception in a specialized lighting fixture. A circular cartridge ring is provided with an internal lower flange, for supporting one or more flat, circular, disc-like accessory elements, such as filters. Retainer clips are positioned to engage at least the uppermost one of the disc-like accessory elements, such that one or more of the disc-like accessory elements may be easily installed within the cartridge ring and the entire series thereof automatically retained therein by engagement of at least the uppermost accessory element. The entire cartridge is designed to be bodily installed in or removed from the lighting fixture, to facilitate expeditious changing of accessory elements utilized with the lighting fixture. Preferentially, the lighting fixture is provided with a hingedly connected front barrel portion, which is constructed to receive and support the cartridge.

Abstract: A pool table decorative light for directing light toward a pool table and covering a light assembly. The pool table decorative light includes a light housing, the light housing has an open bottom side such that an interior and exterior of the light housing are defined. The light housing has a shape generally resembling a car. The light housing has a pair of openings therein such that each of the cables holding a light assembly may extend through one of the openings such that the light housing may be positioned between the light assembly and the ceiling. A plurality of accessories may be used for individually decorating an exterior surface of the light housing.