Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
362365000 | With mounting means | 72 |
20080225531 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FAUX CAN LIGHTING - Methods and apparatus for a flush mounted CFL downlight. In an exemplary embodiment, a downlight lighting device includes a base adapted for engagement to a surface of a structure, a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) coupled to the base, and a ballast integrally coupled to the base and electrically coupled to the CFL, the ballast and the CFL being generally parallel, wherein the device is configured to be flush mounted on the surface. | 09-18-2008 |
20080232116 | Lighting device for a recessed light fixture - A lighting device for an opening of a recessed light fixture includes a plate for mounting at the opening of the recessed light fixture, the plate having a first side for facing the recessed light fixture and a second side opposite to the first side, a light emitting diode lighting panel attached at the second side of the plate, and a power supply unit for insertion into a socket of the recessed light fixture, wherein the power supply unit is for providing power to the light emitting diode panel. | 09-25-2008 |
20080239729 | Built-in-Light - In order further to develop a built-in light comprising a frame | 10-02-2008 |
20080266883 | Recessed lamp structure - A recessed lamp structure comprises: a lamp bulb, a lamp holder, a rotatory carrier and an outer mounting base. The rotatory carrier is securely screwed onto a track frame, which has a hollow sliding slot on the center of the bended body thereof. The track frame is securely positioned on the axially connecting base of the rotatory carrier via two axial plates that locate on the rearward of the track frame. The lamp holder is rotatably coupled with the rotatory carrier by two bolts. The bolts are mounted in the limited connection space between the lamp holder and the rotatory carrier. Besides, the lamp holder is shiftable along the sliding slot for adjusting the lighting angle within approximate 70 degrees. Consequently, the recessed lamp structure of the present invention has simplified components and is easy to practice. | 10-30-2008 |
20080278953 | Toggle Mount Assembly - In an embodiment of an assembly for recessed mounting of a body, the body includes proximal and distal end and further includes as least one mounting point. The assembly includes a threaded shaft connected to body through the mounting point and capable of rotatable movement relative to the mounting point. A toggle having a first end including a threaded interior and a second end that is a free end is screwed onto the threaded shaft and rotatable around it. A spring is mounted around the threaded shaft between the mounting point of the body and the first end of the toggle, whereby the spring biases the toggle toward the distal end of the body. | 11-13-2008 |
20080304269 | LIGHTING FIXTURE - A lighting fixture comprises a mounting assembly and two rails. At least one of the rails is slidable relative to the mounting assembly. The rails are each extruded, and have profiles which are substantially similar to each other. Each rail has a male component which fits within a female component of the other. Also, a fixture comprising a mounting assembly comprising an opening through which a light engine housing can be inserted, and (1) a spring clip and/or (2) a clip engagement structure. Also, a fixture comprising a mounting assembly, a first set of rails, and a supplemental rail. The supplemental rail is slidable relative to the light emitting element mounting assembly. Also, a fixture comprising a mounting assembly, a set of rails, and an engagement element having a first portion being in contact with a first rail and a second portion in contact with the second rail. | 12-11-2008 |
20090016071 | TAIL LIGHT BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A bracket for controlling the gap between a light housing and bumper on a vehicle, the bracket is provided that includes a first generally flat surface defined by a first bracket leg, a series of second surfaces defined by the first bracket leg and raised above the first surface. The bracket also provides one or more first dual engagement clips supported on the first surface of the first bracket leg to clip a vehicle bumper to the bracket and one or more hooks each supported on a second surface of the first bracket leg allowing engagement of the light housing and bracket. The bracket allows a small uniform gap to be provided between the light housing and bumper and allows the light housing to be removed without removal of the bumper. | 01-15-2009 |
20090135608 | LED conversion system for recessed lighting - An LED conversion system is used in connection with a recessed light housing mounted in a ceiling. The housing has a can with apertures through it and an electrical socket mounted inside. An electrical source of AC current is connected to the socket. A lamp fitting into the can has a shell with a flat or domed top and a plurality of LEDs. Two bolts and nuts attach the shell to the can. The first end of each bolt is hook-shaped to hook into the apertures. The second end has a thread. Each nut has a head and an elongated portion with an internal thread. A power supply is converts AC to DC current to power the LEDs. The power supply has an enclosure and a circuit board. An electrical plug connects the power supply to the socket. A plurality of conductors connects the power supply to the LEDs. An optional ocular plate can be a diffuser, a filter, or a fresnel lens. | 05-28-2009 |
20090135609 | HELICOIDAL SYSTEM FOR RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURE ASSEMBLY - The disclosure herein describes a helicoidal system for securing a recessed light fixture assembly into an opening in a ceiling, wall or the like; the assembly comprises a light reflector having an upper collar and a light reflector support for mounting the light reflector into the opening of the ceiling, wall or the like. The light reflector support has an upper member that engages the upper part of the light reflector and has a helicoidal bearing surface to receive lugs provided on the light reflector whereby rotation of the light reflector, once received in the light reflector support, enables engagement in one rotational direction, and disengagement in an opposite rotational direction, of the light reflector to and from the reflector support. | 05-28-2009 |
20090154171 | LAMP ASSEMBLY HAVING A JUNCTION BOX - A lamp assembly includes a lamp and a junction box. The lamp defines a front chamber and a rear chamber. A plurality of LED modules is received in the rear chamber. A receiving member is located at a top of the front chamber. The junction box is mounted on an outside of the receiving member. A junction base is received in the junction box. A mounting tube extends through the junction box and the receiving member of the lamp to mount the junction box on the lamp. A connecting tube is mounted on the junction box. Wires of the LED modules extend through the mounting tube and connecting with the junction base. The connecting tube is adapted to receive wires extending from an outside power sources to the junction base. | 06-18-2009 |
20090196053 | Recessed Plaster Collar Assembly - A plaster collar assembly having a first ring, a second ring secured to the first ring, and a mechanism arranged at an outer periphery of at least one of the rings for axially displacing the first and second rings during rotation of the secured rings relative to each other. | 08-06-2009 |
20090207623 | Built-in light fixture - The present invention relates to a built-in light fixture to be fitted in a suspended ceiling or similar, with a mounting ring ( | 08-20-2009 |
20090231861 | Recessed Downlight Fixture Frame Assembly - A recessed fixture frame mounting device comprises a first hanger bar connected to a first joist, a second hanger bar connected to a second joist, a recessed can light and junction box connected to the first and second hanger bars, the recessed can and the junction box movable about an axis extending between the first and second joists. | 09-17-2009 |
20090231862 | ADJUSTABLE RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURE - A recessed light fixture includes a housing or can, a junction box, a protective flexible wire conduit connected to the junction box and the housing, and an adjustment assembly adjustably and detachably connecting the housing to the junction box. The adjustment assembly includes a first bracket connected to the housing and a second bracket connected to the junction box. The second bracket is slidably and detachably connected to the first bracket. | 09-17-2009 |
20090290361 | Recessed LED Lighting Fixture - A recessed lighting fixture for mounting into a structure (being an illumination area. The fixture includes a support member configured for mounting into the structure and including a front end-portion having an edge defining a light opening and a back end-portion recessed from the opening. The support member and opening have a centerline. A mounting board is disposed at the back end-portion and defines with the support member an open space extending to the opening. An LED arrangement includes (a) LED emitter(s) on the mounting board for directing light toward the opening, each emitter defining an emitter axis, and (b) a lens for each emitter at least one of which is off-centerline in a first lateral direction. The lens is configured for distribution of emitter light in off-axial direction across the open space and passing through the opening at an edge portion that is off-centerline in the opposite lateral direction, thereby to widen the illumination angle from the fixture while having no more than minimal light directed onto the support member. | 11-26-2009 |
20090310371 | Mounting Bracket for Electrical Junction Box, Luminaire or the Like - Electrical fixtures, such as junction boxes or recessed luminaires, include mounting brackets that support the fixtures from structural members while fasteners, such as screws or nails, are driven through the mounting brackets, thereby facilitating mounting the fixtures. Each of the mounting brackets has a general U-shape that includes at least three generally planar sides. The top side is generally perpendicular to the other two sides, and the top side connects the other two sides and together. The three sides define (in cross-section) a structural member receiver opening. An inside dimension of the structural member receiver opening is such that bracket fits snugly around at least a portion of a commonly sized wood or metal structural member, such as a furring strip or joist, used in ceiling construction. In one embodiment, two of the sides of the structural member receiver opening define an acute dihedral angle to hood around the edge of a metal furring strip. | 12-17-2009 |
20100008093 | Fixture for Securing Optoelectronic Packages for Wire and/or Component Bonding - Generally, a fixture for securing optoelectronic packages may be used to secure one or more optoelectronic packages for mounting one or more components and/or one or more wires to at least first and second mounting surfaces at different relative angles. The fixture is rotatable between at least first and second mounting positions with a top surface of the fixture being at respective first and second mounting angles relative to a horizontal plane. The fixture may be configured to secure the optoelectronic package(s) for positioning at different mounting angles to facilitate mounting the components and/or wires to the mounting surfaces at the different angles. The fixture may also be configured to be continuously adjustable over a range of angles between the first and second mounting angles. | 01-14-2010 |
20100020551 | Recessed lighting fixture - A recessed lighting fixture comprises a base plate mountable in an opening in a room ceiling or wall, the base plate defining spaced apart front and back surfaces wherein the front surface is substantially flat and aligned with the surface of the ceiling or wall when mounted thereon, capable of being plastered and painted to match the ceiling or wall into which it is installed, the plate having an opening to allow light to pass through. A two-part, expandable housing substantially surrounds the base plate, the housing consisting of an upper and lower assembly, with the base plate secured to the lower portion and the lower portion adjustably mounted to the upper portion of the housing. A curved dome is adjustably mounted adjacent the back surface of the base plate, contained within the housing and centered on the light opening. | 01-28-2010 |
20100085765 | COMBINATIONAL INSET LAMP EXEMPT FROM A SHIELDING CYLINDER - A combinational inset lamp exempt from a shielding cylinder comprises a light-source body. The light-source body is covered by an insulation cover. An extension cover replaceable is provided at the top of insulation cover. An outer disk cover spirally removable and replaceable is provided outwards and transversally around the outer circumference of the lower part of insulation cover. At least opposite two sides of the outer circumferential wall of insulation cover are respectively formed outwards with an elastic clamping flake. The elastic clamping flake is removable and flexible so that the outer disk cover and the elastic clamping flake may work with each other to directly wedge the lamp onto the ceiling. Thus, the lamp that may be provided without any shielding cylinder is removable and replaceable conveniently for achievement of the advantages of carbon decrease, energy saving, and environmental protection. | 04-08-2010 |
20100085766 | Recessed Fixture with Hinged Doors and Rotatable Lamp - A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector. | 04-08-2010 |
20100110698 | Universal Housing for Recessed Lighting - A light housing for recessed installation in a ceiling plenum has a top, an apertured bottom, and side walls between the top and bottom. Housing support brackets may be attached at three alternate locations on the side walls for hanging the housing between joists in a ceiling plenum, such that the housing can be hung in any of three different orientations to fit available space in the ceiling plenum. A lamp socket in the housing is tiltable about two different axes through a first angular adjustment between a downlight position and a wallwash position and tiltable through a second angular adjustment between a downlight position and an adjusted position, such that a directional light source installed in the lamp socket may be aimed for downlight, wallwash or adjustable illumination after installation of the housing in a ceiling. | 05-06-2010 |
20100110699 | Method and Apparatus for Thermally Effective Removable Trim for Light Fixture - A lighting assembly has a light fixture with a light source and heatsink thermally coupled to the light source. The light source has a light engine with light emitting diodes. A lens is mounted to the light fixture over the light source. The lens is a clear or translucent material. A removable trim is mountable to the light fixture. The removable trim has a flange, recessed portion, and mounting rim. The recessed portion has a depth to reduce glare. The removable trim is formed using a stamping or die casting process. The flange has thermally conductive properties. The removable trim is a metal, thermally conductive plastic, or thermally conductive carbon fiber composite material. A screw is used to mount the removable trim to the light fixture. The light fixture and removable trim are mounted to a recessed can housing using a clip or spring. | 05-06-2010 |
20100128491 | RECESSED LUMINAIRE - A recessed luminaire includes a main body including a light source, a terminal base attachment member, which is fire-resistant and extending laterally from the main body, and a terminal base, which is disposed on a lower surface of the terminal base attachment member and to which power wires extending in parallel in a direction of extension of the terminal base attachment member are connected. | 05-27-2010 |
20100135030 | CEILING RECESSED-TYPE LAMP UNIT - Disclosed is a ceiling recessed-type lamp unit, which is capable of facilitating recessedly mounting a unit body to a ceiling, in a reliable manner regardless of a lamp unit's size. The lamp unit comprises a support member | 06-03-2010 |
20100149822 | Hot Aimable Lamp Assembly with Memory for Adjustable Recessed Light - A recessed light fixture has vertical tilt and horizontal rotation adjustments recessed radially outwardly from a trim aperture defining ring for a cleaner aspect of the lamp aperture. A lamp holder is reachable through the trim aperture for manually returning the lamp holder from a tilted position to a vertical position and is releasable downward from the fixture for relamping in response to manual pulling force. A mechanical memory returns the lamp holder to the initial tilted position upon reinsertion of the lamp holder and release of the manual pulling force. The lamp fixture can be miniaturized to a size of about 2.5 inches in diameter and sized to fit in a ceiling cutout of about 3.5 inches in diameter. | 06-17-2010 |
20100165643 | Lamp alignment assembly and lighting device - A lighting assembly includes a lamp alignment assembly for positioning the lamps after the lighting assembly is installed. The lighting assembly includes a ceiling pan for mounting to the ceiling support and a lamp assembly attached to the ceiling pan. The lamp assembly is adjustable in a transverse and rotational direction with respect to the ceiling pan. A stop member on the ceiling pan is received in an aperture in the lamp assembly to limit movement of the lamp assembly on the base. The lamp assembly is provided with alignment springs to align the lamp assembly at predetermined settings. A sight window is formed in the ceiling to visually set the lamp assembly in a selected position. A locking member on the lamp assembly locks the lamp assembly in a fixed position on the ceiling pan. | 07-01-2010 |
20100238670 | Recessed ceiling fixture enclosure - An enclosure for use in conjunction with a recessed ceiling fixture is provided which includes a substantially rectangular housing defining a top wall and side walls constructed from a single piece of fire-resistant gypsum wallboard. The housing is fastened to continuous stamped metal support flange depend inwardly from bottom edges of side walls of the housing to facilitate mounting of the housing between spaced apart building joists. The recessed fixture is mounted to the interior of the support flange after installation of the housing between the building joists. | 09-23-2010 |
20100246193 | Recessed Lighting Fixture - Lighting fixtures provided with trim assemblies that prevent a vandal from rendering the fixtures inoperative or otherwise damaging or tampering with the fixtures, and further provides protection against damage due to accidental contact with the fixture. The fixtures generally include a mounting plate, a ceiling bracket, a reflector that houses a light source, and a bezel assembly. The ceiling bracket is supported on the ceiling by the mounting plate via the use of retainer brackets. The bezel assembly in turn is supported on the ceiling by the ceiling bracket. The bezel assembly includes a bezel housing and at least one tamper-resistant lens mounted in the housing. The bezel assembly serves to cover and protect the light fixture, particularly the light source housed in the fixture, from damage caused by intentional or accidental external forces. | 09-30-2010 |
20100265726 | Air-Tite Compact Fluorescent Lamp Plate - A lamp subassembly includes an air-tight plate, a mounting lamp holder coupled to the air-tight plate, and a mounting spring coupled to the air-tight plate and the mounting lamp holder. The lamp subassembly is coupled to a trim with the mounting spring and coupled to a lamp with the mounting lamp holder to form a lighting fixture. The air-tight plate is coupled to a top opening located on the trim and forms an air-tight interface therebetween. The mounting lamp holder positions the lamp at least partially within the trim. The air leakage through the air-tight interface is equal to or less than two cubic feet per minute at a seventy-five Pascal pressure difference. | 10-21-2010 |
20110013405 | RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURE HAVING INTEGRALLY FORMED MOUNTING TRACKS - A recessed light fixture is provided with vertically extending mounting tracks integrally formed in opposed sidewalls of a light fixture housing. The mounting tracks have a continuous front face. The recessed light fixture also has a lamp support bar that extends between the mounting tracks and has at least one spring clip proximal each end thereof. Each at least one spring clip frictionally engages the front face of a corresponding of the mounting tracks, thereby allowing the lamp support bar to be temporarily affixed at a desired vertical orientation along the mounting tracks. | 01-20-2011 |
20110069499 | LIGHTING DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLING LIGHT ENGINE HOUSINGS AND/OR TRIM ELEMENTS IN LIGHTING DEVICE HOUSINGS - A lighting device, comprising a housing and at least one mounting clip. The housing comprises an electrical connection region engageable in an electrical receptacle. The mounting clip is pivotable from a first position, where an end region of the mounting clip does not extend beyond a periphery of the housing, to a second position, where the end region extends beyond the housing periphery. Also, a lighting device, comprising a housing, a trim element and at least one mounting clip. The mounting clip is pivotable, such that if the mounting clip is in a second position and then the trim element is rotated, the mounting clip will pivot to a third position, where the mounting clip engages the housing such that the trim element is biased toward a ceiling or other structure in which the lighting device is mounted. Also, methods of installing housings and/or trim elements. | 03-24-2011 |
20110103075 | Recessible Task Lighting - A recessible task lighting device comprises lighting source ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110134651 | RECESSED LIGHTING STRIP THAT INTERLOCKS BETWEEN INSULATED ROOF PANELS - An improvement in a recessed lighting strip that interlocks between insulated roof panels is presented herein. The recessed lighting strip uses mating interlocks to snap between the insulated panels, providing a method to place lights at each panel juncture across the width of the application, without violating the integrity of the panels themselves. The lighting strip is made from extruded plastic or aluminum that is essentially an open-topped rectangular box, shaped on the sides to interlock with foam insulated room panels that are typically 3″-6″ thick and used in the construction of patio covers, patio enclosures, sunrooms and all other residential and commercial applications which use insulated roof panels. | 06-09-2011 |
20110188254 | Recessed Fixture Housing Having Removable Ballast Box - A recessed fixture housing is provided with a removable ballast box. The removable ballast box is removably received in an aperture provided through the recessed fixture housing. At least one spring clip removably engages the ballast box and maintains the ballast box in position when the ballast box is received in the ballast box aperture. | 08-04-2011 |
20110216546 | LAMPHOLDER WITH OCCUPANCY SENSOR - An electrical device is described having surface mounting structure for mounting the electrical device in one of at least three different mounting patterns. In one embodiment, the electrical device is a lampholder having an occupancy sensor. In this embodiment, the occupancy sensor defines a coverage area and an un-coverage area when the lampholder is mounted to a surface, such as a ceiling, via the surface mounting structure; and, the surface mounting structure includes four sets of keyholes enabling the lampholder to be mounted to fasteners on the surface in one of a plurality of different mounting patterns for positioning the un-coverage area in a desired location, such as, for example, opposite the closest entry point to a room. The coverage area corresponds to a detection field of the occupancy sensor. Motion in the detection field is detected by the occupancy sensor. | 09-08-2011 |
20110228543 | Translating Aperture Adjustment For A Recessed Luminaire - A mounting assembly includes a stationary plate for supporting and linearly adjusting a recessed fixture in a parallel direction relative to structural framing members. Telescoping mounting bars are fixed to a building structure and allow adjustability of the stationary plate in a direction generally perpendicular to structural framing members. An adjustable plate has a plurality of linear guides received in a linear movable manner within a corresponding one of linear guide slots of the stationary plate. A linear locking member is adjustably secured in one of the linear guide slots such that linear movement of the adjustable plate is prevented relative to the stationary plate when the linear locking member is in a locked position, linear movement of the adjustable plate being allowed relative to the stationary plate in a direction parallel to the structural framing members when the linear locking member is in an adjustable position. | 09-22-2011 |
20110267826 | RECESSED CAN WITH SPRING LOADED RETAINER CLIPS - A recessed ceiling light fixture with spring biased retainer clips that retract flush or are biased away from the side of the can housing for installation is disclosed. The fixture includes a housing having a side wall, a top wall, and an open bottom. Two rigid retainer clips are mounted diametrically opposed on the housing. Each retainer clip has a mounting tab inside the housing extending into a leg that passes out of the housing, which leg is bent to form an elbow, which elbow extends to a strut passing back into the housing, wherein the mounting tab selectively engages the side wall to limit movement of the spring clip. A bolt and coiled spring create compliance and bias in the spring clip by passing loosely through a slotted opening in the top wall at one end and joining the mounting tab at the other end. | 11-03-2011 |
20120044703 | Retrofit mounting assembly for recessed lighting fixtures - A retrofit luminaire assembly is provided for retrofitting a mounting frame such as a plaster frame or other recessed lighting assembly without the need to remove the existing plaster frame. The retrofit assembly includes a mounting ring that can support a replacement electrical junction box and the replacement luminaire. The mounting ring is inserted through the opening in the plaster frame and secured to the plaster frame by an attachment member that engages the top face of the plaster frame. The attachment member can include a plate coupled to the mounting ring to form two outwardly extending arms. The plate is axially adjustable with respect to the mounting ring to clamp the plaster frame between the plate and the bottom flange of the mounting ring. In another embodiment, the attachment member has a hook-like end that engages a bottom surface of the mounting frame. | 02-23-2012 |
20120044704 | Electrical box and ballast mounting assembly for retrofitting recessed lighting fixtures - A retrofit luminaire assembly is provided for retrofitting a mounting frame such as a plaster frame or other recessed lighting assembly without the need to remove the existing plaster frame. The retrofit assembly includes a mounting ring that can support a replacement electrical junction box and the replacement luminaire. The electrical junction box is attached to an adjustable assembly so that the electrical box can be positioned in a number of locations on the mounting ring. The assembly allows adjustment of the electrical box in a vertical direction, horizontal direction and in a rotational direction with respect to the plane of the plaster frame. The mounting ring is inserted through the opening in the plaster frame and secured to the plaster frame by an attachment member that engages the top face of the plaster frame. The attachment member can include a plate coupled to the mounting ring to form two outwardly extending arms. The plate is axially adjustable with respect to the mounting ring to clamp the plaster frame between the plate and the bottom flange of the mounting ring. In another embodiment, the attachment member has a hook-like end that engages a bottom surface of the mounting frame. | 02-23-2012 |
20120044705 | INSULATED RECESSED LIGHT CAN COVER - A recessed fixture cover device comprising a plurality of components that may be economically and efficiently packed in an unassembled state for transport and/or shipping and then easily assembled to provide a thermal barrier, a fire barrier, an air barrier, a moisture barrier, and/or an insect intrusion barrier between the recessed fixture and the space immediately above and external to the installed cover device. An embodiment of a cover device may comprise two components that may be assembled to form a right-angled parallelepiped shape that lacks a bottom wall thereby allowing the cover device to be lowered onto and enclose a recessed fixture. One or more complimentary connections between abutting edges of the two components allow the two components to be either quickly assembled for use or disassembled for transport or storage thereby providing a benefit to both construction professionals and do-it-yourself property owners. | 02-23-2012 |
20120127736 | Lighting Device and Method for Producing a Lighting Device - A lighting device ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120162999 | RECESSED LUMINAIRE WITH TRIM RETAINING MECHANISM AND METHOD THEREOF - A recessed luminaire installation mechanism comprising, at least one post ( | 06-28-2012 |
20120182744 | LED UNIVERSAL RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURE - A recessed LED ceiling light fixture kit for installation to a ceiling panel or plaster frame in residential homes or commercial buildings is disclosed. The kit includes an LED engine with at least one LED facing downward, an LED driver, and an annular shaped, finned heat sink that receives the LED driver therein and the LED underneath. The fixture includes a tubular-shaped can having an open bottom and a top engaging the heat sink. Detachable can retainer springs or threaded fasteners engage the can at its circumference, wherein the springs mount the can to the ceiling panel, or alternatively, the fasteners attach the can to the plaster frame. A trim ring is snapped onto the can at its open bottom, and an electrical junction box sits on top of the heat sink. | 07-19-2012 |
20120206926 | Method and Apparatus for Thermally Effective Removable Trim for Light Fixture - A lighting assembly has a light fixture with a light source and heatsink thermally coupled to the light source. The light source has a light engine with light emitting diodes. A lens is mounted to the light fixture over the light source. The lens is a clear or translucent material. A removable trim is mountable to the light fixture. The removable trim has a flange, recessed portion, and mounting rim. The recessed portion has a depth to reduce glare. The removable trim is formed using a stamping or die casting process. The flange has thermally conductive properties. The removable trim is a metal, thermally conductive plastic, or thermally conductive carbon fiber composite material. A screw is used to mount the removable trim to the light fixture. The light fixture and removable trim are mounted to a recessed can housing using a clip or spring. | 08-16-2012 |
20130016516 | LIGHTING DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLING LIGHT ENGINE HOUSINGS AND/OR TRIM ELEMENTS IN LIGHTING DEVICE HOUSINGS - A lighting device, comprising a housing and at least one mounting clip. The housing comprises an electrical connection region engageable in an electrical receptacle. The mounting clip is pivotable from a first position, where an end region of the mounting clip does not extend beyond a periphery of the housing, to a second position, where the end region extends beyond the housing periphery. Also, a lighting device, comprising a housing, a trim element and at least one mounting clip. The mounting clip is pivotable, such that if the mounting clip is in a second position and then the trim element is rotated, the mounting clip will pivot to a third position, where the mounting clip engages the housing such that the trim element is biased toward a ceiling or other structure in which the lighting device is mounted. Also, methods of installing housings and/or trim elements. | 01-17-2013 |
20130128594 | WELD-FREE OPTICAL SUB-ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSCEIVERS FOR LIGHT-EMITTING UNIT - A weld-free optical sub-assembly for transceivers for light-emitting unit includes: a main housing including a flange end section, several threaded holes being formed on the flange end section; a light-emitting unit; and a locking structure including a collar. The collar has a sleeve sectionpositioned in the flange end section of the main housing. The sleeve section defines an inner hole for receiving the light-emitting unit. The locking structure further includes several screws. The screws are screwed into the threaded holes of the main housing until the sleeve section is inward recessed to form several locking sections in tight contact with the light-emitting unit, whereby the light-emitting unit is packaged in the main housing. | 05-23-2013 |
20130176742 | Recessed Luminaire - In an embodiment, a luminaire may include a housing that includes a support panel, a rotation ring supported by the support panel where the rotation ring is infinitely adjustable with a range of adjustments with respect to the support panel, a rotation drive unit configured to rotate the rotation ring with respect to the support panel, an aiming frame supported by the rotation ring, a tray system pivotally mounted to the aiming frame and configured to receive the bulb, and a tray drive configured to rotate the tray system about the pivotal mounting, whereby, in operation the rotational and angular orientation of the bulb may be adjusted while the bulb is on. | 07-11-2013 |
20140003064 | LED Lamp | 01-02-2014 |
20140003065 | LINER FOR PREVENTING AIRFLOW THROUGH A RECESSED LIGHT AND A METHOD FOR INSTALLING THE LINER | 01-02-2014 |
20140029271 | FIRE BARRIER RECESSSED LIGHTING FIXTURE - A recessed lighting fixture having a fire resistant barrier thereon and the fire resistant barrier having an outer box enclosure and an inner box enclosure with an air gap therebetween and mounted on a mounting pan over a lamp housing a source of illumination such as a bulb therein and the mounting pan positionable adjacent an opening in a structure such as a wall, ceiling or floor having an aperture aligned with the lamp housing to let the illumination from the bulb pass therethrough. | 01-30-2014 |
20140078752 | LAMP HOUSING, LUMINAIRE ELEMENT AND LUMINAIRE - A luminaire includes a luminaire housing element for holding a lamp housing, and a lamp housing for accommodating a flat lamp, wherein the lamp housing has a laterally projecting connecting element, and wherein the luminaire housing element has a recess in which the connecting element engages in a form-fitting manner and is fixed when the mechanical connection has been produced. | 03-20-2014 |
20140092606 | Low-profile niche for underwater pool/spa lights - A niche for a pool or spa light includes a back wall having an aperture for a power cable, a side wall, a plurality of mounting ribs, and a groove formed in at least one of the plurality of mounting ribs for receiving a locking mechanism of a pool or a spa light for locking the pool or spa light in position with respect to the niche. In another embodiment, a niche for a pool or spa light includes a body and a rotatable hub with a plurality of mounting ribs for attaching a pool or spa light to the hub. The body includes a back wall having a power cable aperture and a threaded aperture for receiving a screw, and a side wall. The hub includes a back wall having an aperture for receiving the screw and a plurality of mounting ribs, the hub being rotatable about the screw. A groove is formed in at least one of the plurality of mounting ribs for receiving a locking mechanism of a pool or a spa light for locking the pool or spa light in position with respect to the niche. | 04-03-2014 |
20150016121 | ILLUMINATION APPARATUS - An illumination apparatus includes a radiating fin exposed externally on an upper surface of a casing having a light source and a drive unit accommodated therein, and a securing portion to secure the casing to a ceiling surface. The radiating fin includes a ventilation path that is provided in the form of a groove located between a plurality of fin portions extending in a first direction parallel to each other and has opposite ends in the first direction, externally opened. The securing portion allows the radiating fin to be disposed with a distance from the ceiling surface. When the illumination apparatus is installed on the ceiling surface the radiating fin and the ceiling surface form a space having opposite ends in the first direction, each externally opened, and opposite ends in a second direction corresponding to a direction in which the plurality of fin portions are aligned, each externally opened. | 01-15-2015 |
20150029732 | RECESSED LED LIGHTING FIXTURE - A recessed LED light fixture is provided. The fixture includes a housing assembly, a power supply, and a light source. The power supply is positioned below the light source relative to an opening of the housing from which light from the light source is emitted. The power supply is positioned on an exterior side of the housing and proximate a lower-most extent of the housing. | 01-29-2015 |
20150043223 | LED Recessed Lighting Device - Present invention teaches to the construction of a LED lighting device where a LED light module and a retention piece will be placed inside an outer cover and a receiving tray, which can then be assembled to a commercially available junction box, instead of an extra can or bucket, resulting in reduced space requirement for the installation of recessed lighting. | 02-12-2015 |
20150043224 | Water-Proof Structure For LED Recessed Lighting Device - Present invention teaches the construction of a LED lighting device where water-proof structure can be implemented to prevent water from coming into contact with the LED modules that are housed inside the device; accumulated water inside the groove/channel area will flow out, via the hole(s), and through the ring of ledge area of the light diffuser cover and drip down and away from the lighting device. | 02-12-2015 |
20150078012 | Light Fixture With Articulated Junction Box - A light fixture has a mount to attach the light fixture to a support structure. A yoke is connected to the mount and is operable to rotate relative to the mount at least 360 degrees about a rotation axis passing through an illumination aperture of the light fixture. A lamp is connected to the yoke and is operable to rotate with the yoke about the rotation axis. A proximal end of a junction box is connected to the yoke and is operable to rotate at least 360 degrees relative to the yoke about the rotation axis, to maintain a rotational orientation of the junction box relative to the mount during rotation of the yoke and lamp. The junction box is operable to pivot relative to the yoke, about a pivot axis perpendicular to the rotation axis and to contact the support structure on a distal free end portion. | 03-19-2015 |
20150085499 | Light Fixture Mounting Assembly - A light fixture mounting assembly that includes a lamp housing having a sidewall and an opening defined by a rim at one end of the sidewall and a detent extending outward from the sidewall in a position to engage an outer surface of a panel when the housing is in an installed position. A lamp module is carried within the lamp housing and comprises a lamp positioned to emit light through the housing opening. The lamp housing is configured to carry either a spring clip-type retainer or a hose clamp-type retainer to hold the lamp housing in the installed position. | 03-26-2015 |
20150085500 | RECESSED MINI-CAN LIGHTING ASSEMBLY - A recessed lighting assembly has an integrated junction box, a removable insert configured to be secured within the junction box/housing, and a connector for connecting the electrical components to electrical wires of the cable within the interior of the junction box/housing. The insert comprises a light emitter, such as one or more LEDs, electrical components for supplying current to the light emitter, and an exterior portion that is exposed when the assembly is mounted to the structure. The connector may include one or more quick connect members for conveniently connecting household wires to electrical leads of the insert. The assembly may be installed by initially mounting the junction box/housing to structure, forming an electrical connection between the household wires and the fixture wires, and securing the insert within the junction box/housing. | 03-26-2015 |
20150103536 | Luminaire Retention - A retention structure for retaining a recessed lighting fixture behind a ceiling includes an attachment structure that has a first wall and a second wall. The attachment structure is designed to be attached to a housing of a recessed light fixture. The retention structure further includes a screw attached to the first wall of the attachment structure and to the second wall of the attachment structure. The retention structure also includes a pawl attached to the threaded screw. The pawl is rotatable along with the threaded screw. The pawl is also axially movable along the threaded screw between the first wall of the attachment structure and the second wall of the attachment structure. | 04-16-2015 |
20160018073 | Luminaire Retention - A retention structure for retaining a recessed lighting fixture behind a ceiling includes an attachment structure that has a first wall and a second wall. The attachment structure is designed to be attached to a housing of a recessed light fixture. The retention structure further includes a screw attached to the first wall of the attachment structure and to the second wall of the attachment structure. The retention structure also includes a pawl attached to the threaded screw. The pawl is rotatable along with the threaded screw. The pawl is also axially movable along the threaded screw between the first wall of the attachment structure and the second wall of the attachment structure. | 01-21-2016 |
20160040863 | CONCEALER PLATE FOR A LIGHTING FIXTURE - A concealer plate for a lighting fixture includes a first concealer plate surface, a second concealer plate surface, and two or more magnets. The magnets are recessed in the first concealer plate surface such that the magnets are inset from the first concealer plate surface by approximately a predetermined depth. Each one of the magnets is configured to magnetically engage one of a number of fasteners protruding from a mounting portion of a trim of the lighting fixture by a distance that is approximately equal to the predetermined depth. Accordingly, the second concealer plate surface hides the fasteners from view. The concealer plate hides one or more fasteners exposed on the lighting fixture while avoiding any interference in the operation of the lighting fixture and is easily installed onto currently existing lighting fixtures. | 02-11-2016 |
20160091182 | HOUSING FOR SECURING A RECESSED FIXTURE - The current invention relates to a housing ( | 03-31-2016 |
20160131317 | RETRACTABLE LIGHTING ASSEMBLY - A lighting assembly, mounted within a cavity of a structure having an exposed outer surface, includes a lighting source having a light output surface and a push-retract mechanism. The push-retract mechanism includes at least one biasing assembly operable to displace the lighting source between an extended position where the light output surface extends beyond the outer surface of the structure, and a retracted position, where the light output surface does not extend beyond the outer surface of the structure. | 05-12-2016 |
20160146446 | Downlight Firestop - A firestop element is provided which is fabricated from a polymer intumescent composition. The element is associated with a light can of a downlight. In some embodiements, the firestop element drops to a deployed position in the light can in the event of a fire | 05-26-2016 |
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20090010007 | Recessed Lighting Fixture - Disclosed herein is a recessed lighting fixture, comprising a housing having a back wall, one or more side walls extending from the back wall and at least one lower lip extending outwardly from one of said side walls, one or more of said side walls including at least one elongate slot formation, the slot formation including aligned upper and lower slot portions, the upper and/or lower slot portions having a pair of oppositely extending slot boundary regions, at least one slot boundary region having a lateral slot extension therei the slot extension having a first elongate dimension, a retaining clip for mounting in the slot formation for movement therealong, the retaining clip having a head portion, a neck portion and a body portion, the neck portion being dimensioned to extend through the upper slot portion and the head portion arranged to travel along an inner surface of the corresponding side wall on opposite sides of the upper slot portion, the neck portion including a collar portion, the collar portion including one or more than one projection extending laterally outwardly from the neck portion, the collar portion having a second elongate dimension exceeding the first elongate dimension to permit the collar portion to travel on an outer surface of a corresponding wall over the lateral slot extension, the body portion arranged to be biased outwardly front the housing portion and joined to an anchor portion, the anchor portion extending through the lower slot portion with an anchor flange, the anchor flange being arranged to travel along an inner surface of the corresponding side wall on opposite sides of the lower slot portion, the head and/or anchor portions being dimensioned to pass through a corresponding slot extension in the upper and/or lower slot portions. | 01-08-2009 |
20100103685 | DIRECTIONAL DOWNLIGHT - A downlight is disclosed that has an outer housing that is capable of fitting into a ceiling support structure, an inner housing resting on said outer housing and capable of rotating on said outer housing. The downlight has a frame pivotally attached to the inner housing and a lamp and reflector, each connected to the frame. The frame includes height adjustment mechanism that enables the position of one of said lamp and said reflector to be altered such that the beam of light emitted from said lamp changes in shape or intensity. | 04-29-2010 |
20110299290 | Light fixture mounting method and assembly - An assembly for mounting a light fixture in a hole in a ceiling panel and including an annular trim ring that's held upward against a lower surface of a ceiling panel by the light fixture to be mounted, such that the trim ring spans an annular gap between such light fixture and the ceiling panel hole. A top plate is carried by the ceiling panel across the ceiling panel hole and includes a top plate hole that receives the light fixture to be mounted such that the top plate spans an annular gap between the light fixture and the ceiling panel hole. A mount supports the light fixture on the top plate in a position holding the trim ring up against the lower surface of the ceiling panel. | 12-08-2011 |
20120033434 | ADJUSTABLE RECESSED LIGHTING FIXTURE - An adjustable recessed lighting fixture includes a housing which is adapted to be recessedly mounted in a wall. A base is fixedly mounted in the housing. The base has a substantially semi-spherical cavity defined therein. A casing is pivotally and receivably disposed in the cavity such that the casing is movable relative to the cavity along a semi-spherical shape of the cavity. At least one socket is disposed in the casing. The socket has a light emitting unit installed therein which is adapted for providing illumination. By manually and rotatably adjusting the casing relative to the base, a projecting direction of the light emitting unit is changed. | 02-09-2012 |
20140268824 | Underwater Light and Associated Systems and Methods - Embodiments are directed to underwater lights for attachment to a niche, the niche including a threaded hole. The underwater lights include a light body that defines a flange. The flange includes an elongated slot. The elongated slot is configured and dimensioned to receive a fastening element therethrough for securing the light body to the niche. The underwater lights can include a spacer through which the fastening element is inserted. Tabs of the spacer can be inserted into the elongated slot of the flange. The elongated slot is configured and dimensioned to receive the fastening element therethrough. The threaded hole is configured and dimensioned to receive the fastening element. A position of the light body relative to the niche is adjustable by translating the fastening element within the elongated slot. Embodiments are also directed to underwater light systems and associated methods. | 09-18-2014 |