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Class 362/151 - Valence or cornice


Subclass of Class 362 - Illumination
Definition: Subject matter wherein the component is (1) a framed heading
No. of patents: 34
Last issue date: 12/15/2009


NumberTitleIssue Date
7631982Light attachment system
A light attachment system for efficiently attaching outdoor lights to a building structure (e.g. house, shed, etc.). The light attachment system generally includes a support including a hanger portion and a projecting portion, wherein the projecting portion extends ...
12/15/2009
7441919Rail lighting system
Embodiments of an improved lighted rail system are provided. In one embodiment, a lighted rail system includes plurality of interconnected light elements coupled to an extruded rail member that has a plurality of spindle-receiving holes formed in a first side. In an...
10/28/2008
7419276Rail lighting system
An improved lighted rail system is provided in the present invention. In one embodiment, the lighted rail system includes a rail member having a plurality of spindle-receiving holes formed in a first side, at least one wire routed through the rail member; and a plur...
09/02/2008
7341359Lighting device using cold cathode fluorescent lamp
Disclosed herein is a lighting device using a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL), which has reduced size and volume and concentrates light from the CCFL, thus enhancing its luminance. The lighting device includes a casing which is open on a surface thereof, thus h...
03/11/2008
7306354Light housing and system for providing a glittering light effect
A housing for holding one or more light sources. The housing includes an elongate body defining a channel and one or more support elements for positioning the light source in the channel. The body includes an exposed portion having one or more light-transmitting par...
12/11/2007
7293895Modular lighting system and method of installation
A modular lighting system is formed of tubular fluorescent lamps mounted within adjustable fixtures. The fixtures are composed of rigid and flexible elements and can conform to the shape of almost any size or shape of lamp. The lamps may be of any variety of pre-det...
11/13/2007
7249870Light fixture having a housing with a channel for receiving a front element
A light apparatus has an elongate bulb extending essentially in a first direction. An elongate reflector has a first surface generally facing the bulb and a second surface generally facing away from the bulb. A housing supports the reflector and bulb. The housing ha...
07/31/2007
7131747Length adjustment device for illuminated fascia
Apparatus permitting adjustment of the length of a section of an illuminated sign such as is used to provide a visual indication of a particular service provided by a given vendor, such as a vendor of service station products and services, the invention provides for...
11/07/2006
7114826Light rope crown molding
The present invention is an apparatus for providing indirect illumination to a building interior or exterior using crown molding with specialized grooves for holding light ropes or other types of light sources. The invention generally consists of modular pieces of c...
10/03/2006
7093965Automotive lighting assembly with decreased operating temperature
A lighting assembly for an interior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes an illumination source, a reflective element and a lens. The illumination source is operable to radiate radiation including visible radiation and infrared radiation. The radiation fro...
08/22/2006
7029143Light cove
A light cove (20), which is adapted to be secured to a wall (46), includes elongated top and bottom fastening devices (22) and (24), a light-transparent panel section (26), and a plurality of two-piece adjustable supports (28
04/18/2006
6913369Wall or ceiling mountable device and wall structure incorporating device
A wall or ceiling mountable device has a body of predetermined shape for forming a wall or ceiling feature and a flat, peripheral flange of predetermined width projecting outwardly from the perimeter of the body. The body may be a light sconce or valance, niche, she...
07/05/2005
6843583Device for storing and displaying decorative light strings
A device for storing and displaying decorative light strings has a stationary upper body mountable to the eaves of a house or the like and a lower body. The lower body is rotatably connected with the upper body and dimensioned to fit inside the upper body. The lower...
01/18/2005
6736522Adjustable-length light fixture and method for installing same
An elongate light fixture, the light fixture having an adjustable overall length, and a method of installing same. The elongate light fixture includes a first piece that includes a first reflector shroud portion and a second piece that includes a second reflector sh...
05/18/2004
6454431Lighting system
A modular cove lighting system is formed of tubular fluorescent light fixtures connected together in parallel. The modular system is capable of providing uniform illumination along its length. The modular system advantageously may include straight lamps, ...
09/24/2002
6186644Decorative lighting system with light string mounting channel
A decorative lighting system is used with a string of lights, usually of the "mini-light" type. A string of lights is mounted in an extruded plastic channel, with the light sockets engaged in respective apertures spaced along one side of the channel. A ca...
02/13/2001
6179451Integrated indirect light and ceiling system
An indirect fluorescent lighting fixture arrangement for a suspended grid ceiling that includes elements that combine with the ceiling grid to form a fixture. A panel frame element engages the grid from below and simultaneously acts as part of the ceiling...
01/30/2001
6076938Hinged hanging simulated icicle frame
A frame is provided for supporting ornamental lights on a structure. Each frame includes a rod having at least one hoop and at least one peg from which a bar is hinged or pivotally disposed. A plurality of prongs may also be provided to retain an electric...
06/20/2000
5908179Lighted valance
A special connector for use with a drapery headrail incorporates an attachment clamp for flexible tubular lighting devices at one end of the connector. At the opposite end the connector incorporated a protuberance or some other structure for removably int...
06/01/1999
5873646Lighting arrangement at a refrigerator or freezer cabinet
A lamp (34) for a refrigerator or freezer cabinet is located forwardly and above a horizontal edge (38) of an access opening (16) to a storage space (12) for goods in the cabinet. The lamp (34) illuminates the space (12) through the access opening by mean...
02/23/1999
5775797Line illumination device
The line-illumination device has a carrier (1), a plurality of tubular lamps (2) and a screen (5). Mounting brackets (7), which may be mounted to the screen (5) in any area of its length, are coupled to the screen (5) and to suspension brackets (6), which...
07/07/1998
5575098Illuminated display apparatus
An illuminated display apparatus includes embossed or quilted indicia artistic and pleasing to small children applied to a generally flat surface that is provided with a plurality of apertures disposed at locations relating to the indicia placed thereon a...
11/19/1996
5379199Low profile recessed wall lighting fixture
A recessed wall lighting fixture is disclosed comprising a recessed enclosure, a tray connected to and extending out from the recessed enclosure, and means for mounting the recessed enclosure in a predetermined orientation. The recessed enclosure has a ba...
01/03/1995
5331526Device for lighting and suspension of a hanging-rod and modular assembly for lighting and suspension of hanging-rods
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 ...
07/19/1994
5309335Lighting system
The invention includes a lens assembly for use in a lighting system including (a) an elongated translucent lens; (b) tracks for slidably receiving the lens; (c) means for securing the lens at one point thereby allowing thermal expansion and contraction of...
05/03/1994
5226724Modular, user-installed, surface-mounted, fluorescent lighting system
A modular, fluorescent, indirect lighting system which may be easily mounted to most surfaces by the user, without any technical knowledge or experience, using just a screwdriver and measuring tape. The system is comprised of a family of plug-in modules, ...
07/13/1993
4725931Cove fixture
The cove fixture described herein is formed of an extruded elongated trough body having a series of grooves on the inner face of its side walls, an additional wall extends upwardly from within the body and includes also a groove longitudinally thereof. A ...
02/16/1988
4574336Cornice lighting fixture for mass transit vehicles
A cornice lighting fixture 10 is disclosed for use on a mass transit vehicle 12 and comprises a unitary molded body 22 including a trim panel 26 and a lamp panel 24. The trim panel includes a mounting flange 62 along the outer edge and the lamp panel is p...
03/04/1986
4533981Light cornice
A cornice designed especially for illuminating a wall of a retail store or the like, of knockdown construction for quick and easy erection and demounting. This invention is an improvement over that disclosed and claimed in my U.S. Pat. No. 4,251,855 issue...
08/06/1985
4388675Indirect lighting fixture
An indirect multiple bulb fluorescent light fixture has an elongated rectangular housing with inverted V-shaped reflector members located beneath each of the bulbs and with an additional inverted V-shaped reflector member located between each pair of bulb...
06/14/1983
4387415Cornice lighting fixture
A cornice lighting fixture (10) disclosed is designed for use on public transit vehicles (12) and includes a unitary member (20) defining a light housing (22) and a trim panel (24) that extends horizontally and vertically from the light housing. A light c...
06/07/1983
4338653Versatile fluorescent lighting fixture
A versatile fluorescent lighting fixture is provided having a housing which will flush mount in either a corner or on a wall or ceiling surface, there being a recessed track in the back into which mounting plates slide. The front of the housing is adapted...
07/06/1982
4251855Light cornice
A light cornice designed for illuminating a wall of a retail store or the like, of knockdown construction for quick and easy erection. Tailored to fit a specific installation, there is a minimum of onsite labor, with little or no waste, and mountable with...
02/17/1981
4246629Fluorescent light fixture
A fluorescent light fixture is provided which can be easily assembled from kit form and in essence provides a reversible mounting system such that the main housing can be alternatively mounted flush against a flat wall or ceiling surface or reversed so th...
01/20/1981
 
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