Wall Type Arm Or Bracket Support Patents (Class 362/432)
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Patent number: 6595664Abstract: A bracket assembly for connecting a fixture to a support, the bracket assembly comprising in combination a male subbracket for connection to one of the fixture or support, a female subbracket for connection to the other one of the fixture and the support, the subbrackets being complementarily configured for coupling to each other.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: King of Fans, Inc.Inventors: John C. Bucher, Charles E. Bucher, Tien S. Lowe, Chad J. Ricker
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Publication number: 20030133287Abstract: An improved structure of a wall-mounting lamp assembly, comprises: a tube having a circumferential surface, a first end and a second end opposite to the first end; at least one side holder secured to the circumferential surface of the tube, and at least one side illumination unit inserted into the at least one side holder; and a wall mount connecting the circumferential surface of the tube; wherein the lamp assembly further comprises: an end holder provided at one of the first end and the second end of the tube; and an end illumination unit inserted into the end holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2001Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventor: Paul Chen
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Publication number: 20030117806Abstract: A lighting fixture (100) for outdoor use having electric wiring (154) enclosed in a rear support arm (140). The lighting fixture includes an upper support arm (112) and a plurality of downwardly disposed supporting rods (118) connected to the lamp housing (116) and the upper support arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: MINKA LIGHTING, INC.Inventor: Robert De' Armond
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Patent number: 6558025Abstract: A method for restricting removal of a electrical lamp in a mounting bracket is provided. The mounting bracket including a first opening, a second opening and a mounting face. The method includes providing an electrical lamp including a lamp length and a plurality of lamp diameters and inserting the electrical lamp at least partly though the mounting bracket. The method further includes positioning the mounting bracket first opening adjacent a first surface such that the first surface is in close proximity to the first opening and securing the mounting face to a structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: David Bellig, Peter Skadahl, Steve Stenzel, Randy Wise
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Patent number: 6555750Abstract: By providing two integrated components, an outer housing and an inner sleeve member, with the inner sleeve member being securely mounted to the outer housing in a manner which prevents its separation from the housing, an efficient, easily manufactured and assembled cable connector is realized. In the preferred embodiment, the inner sleeve member is press fitted into the housing in order to provide the desired secure, integrated affixation of these components. Furthermore, the inner sleeve member is constructed in a generally hollow cylindrical shape with at least two arm members integrally formed therewith, each of which angularly slopes inwardly from the cylindrical wall of the sleeve member, and comprises a distal end portion which is angularly disposed relative to the arm member in at least one direction and preferably in two directions.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2002Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth M. Kiely
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Patent number: 6530681Abstract: A ceiling surface-mounted fixture housing capable of supporting decorative trim of differing shapes and sizes and further being capable of surface mounting to ceiling drywall about a recessed junction box mounted in the ceiling or to inverted T-grid ceiling systems, the invention provides flexibility and function and ease of installation. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a fixture housing having a substantially central aperture formed in a major planar floor thereof is mounted by conventional fasteners over a junction box which has previously been installed in a recess of a drywall ceiling or the like. Wiring for the junction box extends into the fixture housing from the junction box and is joined to wiring carried by a wireway cover which joins mechanically to the fixture housing, the wiring thus being carried within a “box” formed by the fixture housing and the wireway cover. Lamping and ballast are mounted to an exterior major surface of the wireway cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.Inventor: Philip Sieczkowski
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Publication number: 20030043587Abstract: A decorating lamp unit which can be assembled as a desk or table lamp or as a wall lamp in a simple and convenient manner. The present invention discloses a decorative lamp comprising a support frame, a first shade and a light bulb assembly. More particularly, the present invention discloses a decorating lamp unit that is wall mountable by fixing the support frame to a wall, or the lamp may be free-standing when placed on a surface with three contact points contacting said surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: ILLUMINATION S.L.E. INC.Inventor: Simon L. Elster
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Publication number: 20030026094Abstract: An adjustable support member for attaching fluorescent lamps to a light strip fixture body. The adjustable support member is easily adjusted to accommodate fixture bodies having a variety of widths, thereby simplifying the upgrading of existing light fixtures to use more energy efficient bulbs. The support member includes a generally planar support body having a pair of channels formed thereon, and a pair of angle brackets which may be slid into the respective channels to a desired width. The angle brackets are held at a desired width by the ratchet/pawl effect of mating detents formed on the support body and the angle brackets. The channels are formed by stamping generally L-shaped channel members integral with the support body material. A reflector having a center ridge is formed to have a mounting tab by cutting a generally U-shaped opening along the center ridge. The mounting tab is then easily flattened for attachment to the support body for installing the reflector as part of the fixture upgrade.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2001Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventors: Jason V. Plourde, Michael Brennan, Frederick W. Froelich, Von A. Plourde
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Patent number: 6511207Abstract: The present invention is a device that functions as a letter display panel 1. The display panel 1 is a body 2 that is a relatively thin piece of material having front and rear surfaces 4 and 6 with an edge 5 that extends between the front and rear surfaces, 4 and 6. In a preferred embodiment, a kit having a plurality of identical display panels 1 is provided for use with ornamental light strings. Each separate display panel 1 is capable of forming an individual lighted letter when used with the ornamental light string, as will be described below. The separate display panels 1 may be then coupled together to form written messages and the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2001Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Inventors: Jamie A. Limber, Brian R. Freeland, Daniel J. Dick
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Publication number: 20030007361Abstract: A method for restricting removal of a electrical lamp in a mounting bracket is provided. The mounting bracket including a first opening, a second opening and a mounting face. The method includes providing an electrical lamp including a lamp length and a plurality of lamp diameters and inserting the electrical lamp at least partly though the mounting bracket. The method further includes positioning the mounting bracket first opening adjacent a first surface such that the first surface is in close proximity to the first opening and securing the mounting face to a structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventors: David Bellig, Peter Skadahl, Steve Stenzel, Randy Wise
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Patent number: 6481871Abstract: A lamp support includes a support surface and a main bracket member. The main bracket member includes first and second opposing ends that define a length of the main bracket member, and an elongated aperture extending between the first and second ends. A lamp holder is coupled to the main bracket member adjacent its second end and spaced from its first end. A fastener member is slidably received in the elongated aperture of the main bracket member and releasably couples the support surface and the main bracket member at a coupling axis. The main bracket member slides with respect to the fastener member and the coupling axis along the elongated aperture moving the lamp holder radially relative to the coupling axis, and rotates with respect to the fastener member about the coupling axis moving the lamp holder circumferentially relative to the coupling axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: William H. Jamison
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Patent number: 6467928Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 14, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Lighting by Branford, LLCInventor: Robert Crelin
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Publication number: 20020136002Abstract: A wall mounted light fixture intended for use in a bath area and selectively operable by a wall switch. The light fixture includes an escutcheon for concealing the wiring and a support arm extending outwardly from the escutcheon. Mounted to the support arm are independent lights including a main light to illuminate a room for typical use and a night light for low wattage illumination such as at night. The lights are mounted in vertical alignment with the main light disposed above the night light and independently operable. The fixture circuitry facilitates use of both lights simultaneously, the main light alone or the night light alone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventor: Victor Hoernig
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Patent number: 6447141Abstract: The invention concerns a mounting bracket to securely hold elongated tubular lamp members. The mounting bracket has a stationary part which can be fixed to a static structure, and a movable part which is detachably fixed to the stationary part in such a way that both parts fix the tubular lamp in place.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co.Inventor: Gerhard Waldmann
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Patent number: 6431730Abstract: A decorative light curtain that can be draped inside a doorway, window or other opening using a conventional tension rod and a plurality of specially adapted light support brackets that separate and position a plurality of substantially parallel strands of decorative lights. The resultant lighting display simulates a lighted drape that spans the top and each side of the door or window in which it is used.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2001Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Emerald Innovations, L.L.C.Inventors: Daniel Deutsch, Stephen L. Fillipp, Chad H. Jones
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Publication number: 20020089851Abstract: A lamp support includes a support surface and a main bracket member. The main bracket member includes first and second opposing ends that define a length of the main bracket member, and an elongated aperture extending between the first and second ends. A lamp holder is coupled to the main bracket member adjacent its second end and spaced from its first end. A fastener member is slidably received in the elongated aperture of the main bracket member and releasably couples the support surface and the main bracket member at a coupling axis. The main bracket member slides with respect to the fastener member and the coupling axis along the elongated aperture moving the lamp holder radially relative to the coupling axis, and rotates with respect to the fastener member about the coupling axis moving the lamp holder circumferentially relative to the coupling axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Applicant: Hubbell IncorporatedInventor: Wiiliam H. Jamison
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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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Patent number: 6328462Abstract: A light mounting assembly for holding a light on a semi-truck. The light mounting assembly includes at least one elongate member. The elongate member has a first end and a second end. The elongate member has a generally planar top and bottom side. The elongate member has an opening therein. The opening is generally adjacent to the first end. The elongate member has a protruding member integrally coupled thereto. The protruding member is located on the top side and positioned generally adjacent to the second end. The protruding member has a top surface having a well extending therein. The bottom side of the elongate member has a hole therein. The hole extends into the well. A fastening means fastens the elongate member to the mirror of a semi-truck. A light is elongate and has a first end and a second end. The first end is removably mounted in the protruding member. The light is operationally coupled to a power supply.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Inventor: Tony De La Rosa
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Patent number: 6309090Abstract: A dual security system (10) includes one or more motion activated floodlights (12) installed about a premises. Motion sensors (18) are also located about the property. When the system is “armed”, intruder or animal motion sensed by a motion sensor produces a sensor output which causes the floodlights to be turned “on” and illuminate the premises. An audible alarm (14) is wired in parallel with the floodlights so that when the floodlights are turned “on”, a buzzer (20) sounds. Preferably, while the floodlights may remain “on” for an extended period of time, the buzzer alarm is connected to a buzzer time delay (22) which shuts the audible alarm “off” after a predetermined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2000Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Inventor: Gess Tukin
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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: 20010009511Abstract: A picture light comprising a fitting (12,13) for mounting the light on a wall or picture. An arm (9) pivotally attached by pivot (10) at one end to the fitting (11) and at its other end by pivot (8) to hood or shade (1) in which at least one bulb (30) is housed. Adjustable light directing means are mounted in the hood (1) in the form of a pair of spaced vertical plates (40,44) movable axially of the hood (1) on rotation of knobs (5,6) and a pair of horizontal plates (50,50A) mounted on the vertical plates 40,44. Movement of the plates 40,44 axially along the hood (1) adjusts the depth of the pool of light (76) falling on the picture (75) whereas pivoting the horizontal plates (50,50A) adjusts the width of the pool of light (76).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2001Publication date: July 26, 2001Inventor: Terence Paul Griffiths
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Patent number: 6203179Abstract: 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 rails and grooves allowing a frame to be slidably removed so that the display item to be readily changed as desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1998Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Lamps Plus, Inc.Inventor: Erik A. Swanson
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Patent number: 6176594Abstract: A low profile fluorescent lamp ballast assembly is provided to allow compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The assembly includes a ballast mounting plate on which the lamp ballast and lamp socket are adjacently mounted, so that the fluorescent bulbs in the socket extend over the lamp ballast. The ballast mounting plate is provided with side flanges for removably securing the lamp ballast and socket assembly to the plate. The lamp ballast may be provided with notches into which side flanges of the ballast mounting plate resiliently project to secure the same. The mounting plate is securable to the electrical junction box, contained within a wall, in a conventional matter.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1998Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignees: Levisohn, Lerner, Berger & LangsamInventor: Fred Yarconi
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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: 6135624Abstract: A mounting plate capable of mounting emergency unit fixtures or similar fixtures in an industrial environment, the mounting plate of the invention being securely attachable to a variety of support structures including horizontal and vertical wall surfaces, posts of differing cross-sectional shapes and dimensions and Unistrut components. The mounting plate is formed generally as a flat body having integral portions formed out of plane to provide particular mounting functions. The unit fixtures per se mount directly to the mounting plate through engagement of openings formed on rear walls of the unit fixtures with free legs of bayonet mounts extending from a face of the mounting plate, the plate being snap-locked in certain embodiments to the fixtures, a locking mechanism being actuated on full engagement of the bayonet mounts to positively hold the unit fixtures to the mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: NSI Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Edward Masters, James Michael Lay
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Patent number: 6076940Abstract: A planter light accessory for illuminating a plant within a planter. The accessory includes a generally cylindrical housing having a side wall defining openings at upper and lower ends of the housing. The side wall supports a generally horizontal edge portion adjacent and extending outwardly from the opening at the upper end of the housing. A light source mounted on the edge portion for illuminating the plant.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1998Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Inventor: Sammie J. Sanford, Jr.
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Patent number: 5967650Abstract: A collectible structure of delicate frangible hollow construction having a circular or other shaped opening in its rear wall is provided with a relatively axially short protective sleeve of tough composition fitting within the opening and retained therein, e. g. by frictional engagement with the opening edges. An illuminating unit having a light source for illuminating the collectible structure from its interior is placed within the sleeve with the light source disposed within the structure interior beyond the inner end of the sleeve. Attached to the unit are resilient spring supporting means therefor, preferably in the form of plural resilient outwardly-directed fingers, in engagement with an interior surface of the sleeve so that the sleeve surface bears the force of the supporting means. Preferably, the sleeve has a short arcuate segment removed from its perimeter to permit the sleeve to be compressed to fit different sized openings.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1998Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Inventor: William A. Laughlin
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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: 5893627Abstract: A lighting system including lamps mounted to best illuminate the interior of the cabinet enclosure. The lighting system shall incorporate normally closed switches mounted in proximity to the cabinet door. The lamps are illuminated when the cabinet door is opened, closing the electrical circuit and the lamps are extinguished when the cabinet door is closed, opening the electrical circuit. The lamps and switches are connected to a step-down transformer by means of electrical wire using crimp connectors. The step-down transformer converts standard house hold electrical voltage 120 VAC, to a voltage below 14 VAC. The step-down transformer power source may be replaced by a battery power source.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1996Date of Patent: April 13, 1999Assignee: James W. TagueInventor: James W. Tague
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Patent number: 5816696Abstract: A display hook includes a light at its free end to call attention to the merchandise attached to the hook. The hook includes a base for attachment to a perforated board, a shaft attached to the base, a light located near the free end of the shaft and an energy source for providing power to the light. A pair of studs in the base are selectively engageable in the apertures of the board. Batteries, or an electrical power source, located near the base or at the end of the hook or remote from the hook provide power to the light.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1996Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Inventor: Edward J. Beisler
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Patent number: 5788362Abstract: Disclosed is a light string fixing structure which mainly includes a fixing seat and a lampholder detachably connected to the fixing seat. The fixing seat can be fixedly mounted onto a desired position by extending a nail or screw through a centered hole of the fixing seat into a wall surface or by glue or double-side adhesive tape. The lampholder is provided around a rear end with a flange and the fixing seat is provided around a periphery with claws, such that when the lampholder is backward pushed into the fixedly mounted fixing seat, it is retained in place in the fixing seat by the engagement of the claws with the flange. Whereby light strings using the fixing structure can be easily installed to form desired patterns and lamps connected to the lampholders contained in the light strings are protected from swinging or colliding and broken caused by wind or an outcoming force.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1997Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Inventor: Tsung-Ming Chou
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Patent number: 5785416Abstract: A lamp with an adjustable shade for regulating the dispersion of a light beam, wherein there is mounted on to a wall fitting (1) a tube (2), the front edge of which forms a connecting piece (3) with a second tube (4), on to the free end of which is mounted a light source holder (5) and a light reflector (6), wherein the lamp has a shade (7, 10) and wherein the shade (7, 10) is movable in relation to the second tube (4), the light source holder (5) and the light reflector (6). The external shade part (7) is provided along one section with a longitudinal slot (8) where the shade (7, 10) can be moved along the length of the slot (8) in slidable engagement with the second tube (4). The shade (7, 10) consists of an external shade part (7) and an internal shade part (10), where the external shade part (7) has longer axial extension than the internal shade part (10), and where a slide block (13) constitutes a part and extension of an end wall (11) on the internal shade part (10).Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1996Date of Patent: July 28, 1998Inventor: Ivar Hansen
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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: 5730522Abstract: A lampholder mounting system includes a lampholder and a lampholder bracket. The lampholder includes a housing, electrical contacts supported by the housing and electrical conductors interconnected with the housing to the electrical contacts. The housing includes at least one stop-tab slot and at least one bend-tab slot upon an outer surface of the housing. A lampholder bracket includes a mounting plate with a receiving portion for receiving the lampholder. The receiving portion includes at least one upturned bend tab and at least one stop tab for complementing the outer surface of the lampholder housing, wherein the lampholder is snapped into the receiving portion and the at least one bend tab is bent up to lock the lampholder fixedly to the lampholder bracket.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1996Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Rickie Wyke, Stanley S. Brenner
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Patent number: 5709458Abstract: A dock light assembly includes a base member adapted to be secured inside a warehouse adjacent a door opening at a loading dock, a hollow flexible self-supporting tube connected at one end thereof to the base member and a lamp assembly mounted at an opposite end of said tube for lighting the interior of a cargo vehicle located adjacent said door of said loading dock. A fan assembly is provided in the base member for blowing air through the base member, hollow flexible tube and the lamp assembly to cool the lamp assembly. A thermal fuse may be provided in the circuit of the lamp assembly to turn off the lamp assembly should overheating of the lamp assembly occur.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1996Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Inventor: Donald Metz
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Patent number: 5669709Abstract: A light holder for mounting a decorative light is provided. The light holder in accordance with the present invention may include a base member and a light support. The base member and light support are preferably formed of extruded plastic. The base member preferably has a first end which forms a hook portion adapted to be attachable to a gutter and a second end adapted to be insertable between overlapping shingles of a roof. The light support is configured to hold a decorative light and may include an attaching member to secure the light support to the base member.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1996Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.Inventor: William E. Adams
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Patent number: 5655833Abstract: A lighting fixture is slidably mounted on a track support which may advantageously be secured to any existing or available structure within or around the work space. In one preferred embodiment, it is secured to the side of a computer monitor which is either located on or adjacent to the work surface which is to be illuminated. The track support may be mounted on the computer monitor or other surface at any angle from vertical through horizontal thus providing a wide variety of options for an individual using the improved fixture of the present invention. The lamp fixture socket support is preferably rotatably mounted on a sliding car member which moves along the track support and also provides a first axis of rotation for the fixture. A reflector housing is also rotatably secured to the sliding car or fixture which thus provides a second axis of rotation for the fixture allowing greatest flexibility for positioning the lamp.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: Control ALT Design Ltd.Inventor: Walter Raczynski
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Patent number: 5575557Abstract: A motion sensor light apparatus comprises a lighting body, a mounting base for mounting the lighting body to a wall. The lighting body includes a decorative house for receiving a lamp bulb, and a light base extended downwardly from the bottom end of the decorative house as an integral part of the lighting body. The light base has a top rim, a conical base body extending coaxially and downwardly from the top rim and gradually reducing its diameter to define a conical shape, and a flat bottom end extending downwardly from the base body. The base body has an azimuthal aperture and installs therein a lens, a seat, and a motion sensor circuit board mounted on the seat. The seat has an azimuthal seat aperture superimposing to the aperture of the base body. The lens is adhered to the seat and positioned between the seat aperture and the aperture of the base body, and directs infra-red radiation from a human or vehicle object to an infra-red sensor of the motion sensor circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1995Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Assignee: Merritway Electrical Industries Co. Ltd.Inventors: Zhao Y. Huang, E. Robert Kunzler
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Patent number: 5562340Abstract: A light canister for protruding and typically exterior building corners has support brackets, a vertical groove to accommodate the corner, 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. Both are conveniently V shaped.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1995Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Inventor: Allan R. Lovell
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Patent number: 5544851Abstract: This invention pertains to brackets for mounting fixtures and the like to buildings, especially at elevated locations and to servicing such fixtures. Brackets of the invention include a wall mount subassembly for mounting directly to e.g. a vertical wall of the building, and an interface subassembly which serves as an interface between the wall mount subassembly and a fixture, optionally also a fixture holder. The interface subassembly preferably is mounted for pivotation with respect to the wall mount subassembly, whereby the fixture secured to the interface subassembly can be pivoted toward or over the roof or other safe place on the building for installation or servicing of the fixture or fixture holder. In some embodiments, the combination of the fixture, fixture holder, and interface subassembly is readily removed, or installed onto, the wall mount subassembly as a unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 1994Date of Patent: August 13, 1996Inventor: Steven A. Moore
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Patent number: 5544031Abstract: A generally L-shaped bracket for supporting and displaying a decorative light bulb and socket assembly is formed of resilient material and has a flat horizontal base portion, a contiguous vertical face portion at one end of the base portion extending outwardly perpendicular thereto, at least one aperture in the base portion for receiving various types of fasteners to secure the horizontal base portion to a generally flat surface, and an aperture in the vertical face portion defined by a circular hole near its outwardly extended end of sufficient diameter to partially encircle the neck portion of the light bulb and an adjoining narrow opening extending outwardly from the circular hole to the exterior of the vertical face portion which is smaller in width than the neck portion of the light bulb.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1994Date of Patent: August 6, 1996Inventor: Fred T. Blanton
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Patent number: 5453882Abstract: A viewing device is adapted to enable an observer in a vehicle to view an object located to the rear of the observer. The vehicle has a rear vision mirror. The device comprises a support adapted to be rigidly affixed to the vehicle and a reflecting means mounted on the support. The reflecting means is capable of cooperating with the rear vision mirror so as to provide an image of the object in the rear vision mirror.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1992Date of Patent: September 26, 1995Inventor: William A. Westman
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Patent number: 5442532Abstract: The decorative fixtures of the present invention enable azimuthal directivity of the infrared detector in order to adjust the directivity of the infrared detector about a vertical axis in a manner which is aesthetically compatible with the decorative nature of the fixture. In one embodiment, a hexagonal fixture is turnable about a horizontal axis to pivot not only the infrared detector, but the motion detection circuitry as well. In another embodiment, the motion detection circuitry and the infrared detector are physically separate within the decorative fixture, enabling the infrared detector to pivot within a circular portion of the decorative fixture.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1993Date of Patent: August 15, 1995Assignee: Pace Control Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Boulos, Syed M. A. Hussain
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Patent number: 5412553Abstract: A lighted curtain hardware assembly for a wall having an opening therein has a curtain support hardware device. The hardware device is mountable adjacent the opening, such as a window or door, for supporting a curtain in front of and adjacent the opening without visually obstructing the opening. The hardware device has a light mounted thereon. Electrical means are included for providing electricity to the light to provide an attractive lighted decoration to the window or door and adjacent wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1993Date of Patent: May 2, 1995Assignee: Studio Soleil, Inc.Inventor: Wesley G. Wojski
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Patent number: 5357414Abstract: A cantilevered electrical light fixture (10) has a power supply line (30) running through it from a mounted end (17) to an internal connection zone (36) at a cantilevered end (18). A cover (52) closes the internal connection zone (36) and mounts a plug-half (40) and a switch (42), which are electrically connected to the power supply line (30). A light head (16) mounted to the cantilevered end (18) by a post (76) with a non-circular portion (78) and a threaded shank (80) has lamp wiring (110) connected to a plug-half (120) which releasably mates with the plug-half (40) mounted to the arm (12). A U-shaped bracket (116) mounts a socket (114) to a shell (84) of the light head (16) to bias the lamp bulb (154) against the shell (84).Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1993Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Assignee: Phoenix Products Company, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Dane, Henry J. Griesmer, Catherine Alexander, Peter M. Zimmerman, Pinkston S. Harper, Steven A. Nickel, Ronald A. Crawford, Donald J. Zach, Robert T. Jones, James F. Morton, Brian K. Johnston
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Patent number: 5349134Abstract: Lighting fixture has a self-contained triangular junction box that mounts in the corner of a room or space with the box cover secured as a permanent part of the shade-like lamp housing. The lamp housing has a back panel with a cut-out that slips over the corner mounted junction box, the box cover extending into the housing for registration with the open side of the box when the housing is in place. A single screw joins the box cover to the box and thereby secures the lamp housing thereto. An electrical device mounting system employs various adapter structures that mount in the corner of a room and by means of which various junction boxes, or other electrical components, can be fastened in the corner of a room catercorner thereto. A series of structures are illustrated for corner mounting of telephone equipment such as jacks, wall mountable instruments, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1991Date of Patent: September 20, 1994Inventor: James P. Russell
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Patent number: 5331526Abstract: The invention relates to a device for lighting and suspension of at least one hanging-rod (9), characterized in that it comprises a mounting member (1) adapted to be fixed against a wall (2) or a ceiling and at least a first sectional member constituting a cornice (3) having in cross-section a vertical portion (4) which forms at the upper end a cavity (5) for hooking onto said mounting member (1) and at the lower end a nose (6) for receiving the raised end (7) of a support (8) which may be provided for a hanging-rod and for horizontal stabilization by means of a couple exerted between said mounting member (1) and said hanging-rod support (8), and a portion (10) having a horizontal tendency and of concave shape towards said upper end of the vertical portion (4) and provided with first means for supplying electric current to at least a first light source (38), a proximal extremity (13) of said horizontal-tendency portion (10) being intended to constitute a vertical bearing surface for said raised end (7) of theType: GrantFiled: January 4, 1993Date of Patent: July 19, 1994Assignee: ZebulonInventors: Alain Girot, Bruno Houssin, Pierre-Laurent Martin
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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
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Patent number: D422107Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Inventor: Richard Meier