Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090009989 | MODULAR LIGHT FIXTURE WITH POWER PACK AND DEPLOYABLE SENSOR - A light fixture includes a raceway, a lampholder, and a power pack. The raceway includes an aperture and a locking aperture. The lampholder is electrically connected to a lampholder connector. The power pack includes a power pack cover and a ballast and a deployable sensor. The deployable sensor includes a sensor head, a conduit and pivotable coupling that permits movement of the sensor between a deployed position and a stowed position. The power pack cover includes a latching end. The ballast includes a power input connector adapted to electrically connect to a power cord and a ballast output connector adapted to electrically connect to the lampholder connector. The latching end includes a flange adapted to mate with the aperture of the raceway and a locking protrusion adapted to mate with the locking aperture of the raceway such that the power pack is detachably mountable to the raceway. | 01-08-2009 |
20090147507 | MODULAR LIGHT FIXTURE WITH POWER PACK - A modular light fixture includes a fixture body having a frame with a top a bottom. The top defines a ballast channel and the bottom has a reflector formed from a sheet material. A lampholder is mounted to the frame and receives and electrically connects to a fluorescent tube positioned adjacent to the reflector. A detachable power pack is removable from the top of the frame and includes a ballast channel cover that detachably engages the ballast channel on the top of frame, and a ballast mounted to the ballast channel cover and having power input wiring, and ballast output wiring electrically connected to the lampholder. A power input connector has a socket portion mounted to the ballast channel cover and electrically connected to the power input wiring of the ballast, and a plug portion connected to a power supply line to provide electrical power from a power source. | 06-11-2009 |
20090189535 | Transformer wiring method and apparatus for fluorescent lighting - A transformer wiring method and apparatus for fluorescent lighting are described. The fluorescent lighting apparatus includes a transformer and a ballast. An installer is easily able to balance the system load because each fluorescent lighting apparatus includes its own transformer and may be connected directly to a facility's three phase power distribution while still operating at rated voltages. Moreover, the ballast is protected from surges and stray voltages thereby reducing the frequency of ballast failures. | 07-30-2009 |
20090303722 | FLUORESCENT LIGHT FIXTURE WITH LAMP CATCHER - A fluorescent lamp tube catcher formed of bent wire can be detachably engaged with a light fixture, with the central portion of the lamp tube catcher positioned below fluorescent tubes in the light fixture during use. In the event that a fluorescent lamp tube inadvertently becomes loose in the light fixture, the fluorescent lamp tube catcher can stop the loose fluorescent lamp tube from falling. The fluorescent lamp tube catcher can be loosely retained on the light fixture, for example while replacing a fluorescent lamp tube that has failed. | 12-10-2009 |
20100246168 | REFLECTOR WITH COATING FOR A FLUORESCENT LIGHT FIXTURE - A fluorescent light fixture includes a frame supporting a reflector having at least one elongated recess, the recess having a light reflecting side configured to at least partially surround at least one elongated fluorescent bulb having a diameter D, and defined by a geometry having a convex portion merging with angled sidewalls. A powder coating is disposed on the light reflecting side of the recess of the reflector. A method of making a fluorescent light fixture includes providing a frame supporting the reflector, the reflector having a recess with a light reflecting side to at least partially surround a fluorescent bulb, the recess defined by a geometry having a convex portion merging with angled sidewalls, and applying a white thermosetting powder coating on the light reflecting side of the recess of the reflector. | 09-30-2010 |
20110060701 | OUTDOOR FLUORESCENT LIGHTING FIXTURES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for mounting an outdoor fluorescent lamp lighting fixture to a pole includes a compression sleeve configured to receive and tighten around the pole, a pivot base fixed to the compression sleeve, a mount configured for securing to the fluorescent lamp lighting fixture and for pivotally coupling to the pivot base, where the mount includes multiple adjustment points configured to allow the mount to be fixed at varying angles relative to the pivot base. | 03-10-2011 |
20110235317 | LIGHTING DEVICE WITH THROW FORWARD REFLECTOR - A lighting device with a throw forward reflector includes a body, at least one light source coupled to the body, and a reflector with an asymmetric cross sectional geometry coupled to the body and at least partially about the light source to project light from the light source at an angle that is non-perpendicular to a plane of the body. A throw forward reflector includes an elongated reflector body formed from a sheet of material and has an asymmetric cross sectional profile, the profile comprising a compound radius having a first curved segment defined by a first radius and a second curved segment defined by a second radius that is greater than the first radius, and a crease extending at least partially along the length of the reflector body and defining an interface between the first curved segment and the second curved segment. | 09-29-2011 |
20110279063 | LIGHTING AND ENERGY CONSERVATION SYSTEM FOR LOW TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS - A lighting and energy conservation system for low temperature applications includes LEDs as a light source. The LEDs are provided in a modular LED light fixture. The fixture includes a frame supporting a reflector having a plurality of elongated channels. Mounting strips are removably installed in each of the elongated channels, and LEDs are mounted on each of the mounting strips. Interchangeable lenses are provided over the LEDs and are removably coupled to the mounting strip by a quick-connect device. A separate multi-position power control device is associated with each of the mounting strips, so that a total light output intensity and profile of the fixture can be individually customized by any one or more of: interchanging lenses on the LEDs, interchanging mounting strips within the elongated channels, and selectively adjusting the multi-position power control device for each of the mounting strips. | 11-17-2011 |
20120081906 | RETROFIT KIT FOR A LIGHTING FIXTURE - A retrofit kit for converting an existing light fixture having a housing and an energy-intensive light source, into an upgraded fixture having a more energy-efficient light source, includes an induction light bulb mountable on a coupler. A high-frequency generator is electrically connectable to the coupler and configured to be mounted on the housing in a heat-transfer relationship. A heat sink has a first side mounted to the housing in a heat-transfer relationship and a second side configured to support the coupler and the induction light bulb. The heat sink receives heat from the coupler and the induction light bulb and transfers the heat to the housing. A reflector is coupled to the housing, and has a narrow end positioned proximate the heat sink, and a wide end positioned proximate an outer edge of the housing. | 04-05-2012 |
20120182729 | MODULAR LIGHT FIXTURE WITH POWER PACK - A light fixture includes a first raceway disposed at a first end of the light fixture, a second raceway disposed at a second end of the light fixture, and a detachable cover that is removably coupled to the first raceway and to the second raceway. A ballast and power input wiring is coupled to the detachable cover, and an elongated lamp electrically coupled to the ballast. The light fixture also includes a power input connector having a socket portion and a plug portion, one of the socket portion and the plug portion coupled to the detachable cover and electrically connected to the power input wiring, and the other of the socket portion and the plug portion connectible to a power supply line to provide electrical power to the light fixture from a power source. | 07-19-2012 |
20130094230 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING AND LEVELING A LIGHT FIXTURE - A system for supporting and leveling a light fixture having a fixture body supporting one or more light sources, and connectors on the fixture body, and a pair of V-shaped hanger rods, where each hanger rod has an apex area and first and second ends, and the first and second ends are each configured to be coupled to one of the connectors. A pair of suspension rods are each configured to engage an overhead structure. A pair of spring clip brackets each having a slot and an aperture are releasably and adjustably secured along the length of one of the suspension rods, and also have a receptacle with a locking tab that receives and retains the apex area of one of the hanger rods. | 04-18-2013 |
20130141904 | MODULAR LIGHT FIXTURE WITH POWER PACK - A light fixture including first and second raceways, and at least one support structure extending between and coupled to the raceways. A plurality of LEDs are coupled to the structure and spaced apart along at least a portion of a length of the structure between the first and second ends of the light fixture. A power pack extends between the raceways, and the power pack includes at least one driver configured to be electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs, power input wiring that is configured to receive power for the light fixture, and a detachable cover provided substantially over the at least one driver and the power input wiring. A modular power input connector is coupled to the power pack, and is configured to allow a power cord to supply power to the light fixture without removing the cover. | 06-06-2013 |
20130229795 | LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH CUSTOMIZED INTENSITY AND PROFILE - A lighting and energy conservation system for low temperature applications includes LEDs as a light source. The LEDs are provided in a modular LED light fixture. The fixture includes a frame supporting a reflector having a plurality of elongated channels. Mounting strips are removably installed in each of the elongated channels, and LEDs are mounted on each of the mounting strips. Interchangeable lenses are provided over the LEDs and are removably coupled to the mounting strip by a quick-connect device. A separate multi-position power control device is associated with each of the mounting strips, so that a total light output intensity and profile of the fixture can be individually customized by any one or more of: interchanging lenses on the LEDs, interchanging mounting strips within the elongated channels, and selectively adjusting the multi-position power control device for each of the mounting strips. | 09-05-2013 |
20140313719 | LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH CUSTOMIZED INTENSITY AND PROFILE - A lighting and energy conservation system for low temperature applications includes LEDs as a light source. The LEDs are provided in a modular LED light fixture. The fixture includes a frame supporting a reflector having a plurality of elongated channels. Mounting strips are removably installed in each of the elongated channels, and LEDs are mounted on each of the mounting strips. A separate power control device is associated with each of the mounting strips, so that a total light output intensity and profile of the fixture can be individually customized by selectively adjusting the power control device for each of the mounting strips. | 10-23-2014 |
20140339390 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING AND LEVELING A LIGHT FIXTURE - A system for supporting and leveling a light fixture having a fixture body supporting one or more light sources, and connectors on the fixture body, and a pair of V-shaped hanger rods, where each hanger rod has an apex area and first and second ends, and the first and second ends are each configured to be coupled to one of the connectors. A pair of suspension rods are each configured to engage an overhead structure. A pair of spring clip brackets each having a slot and an aperture are releasably and adjustably secured along the length of one of the suspension rods, and also have a receptacle with a locking tab that receives and retains the apex area of one of the hanger rods. | 11-20-2014 |
20150028770 | MODULAR LIGHT FIXTURE WITH POWER PACK - A light fixture including a support structure and a plurality of LEDs coupled to the structure and spaced apart along at least a portion of a length of the structure. The light fixture further includes a power pack, the power pack including a driver configured to be electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs, power input wiring that is configured to receive power for the light fixture, and a cover provided substantially over the driver and the power input wiring. A modular power input connector is accessible without removing the cover, wherein the modular power input connector is coupled to the power input wiring, and wherein the modular power input connector is configured to accept a power cord. | 01-29-2015 |