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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7631994 | Mounting system for a light fixture A mounting system for a light fixture includes a lamp holder and a mounting device coupled to the holder where the mounting device enables the lamp holder to be mounted in one of a plurality of mounting modes. The mounting modes include a flush mode, a semi-flush mo... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7410276 | Apparatus for securing a trim frame to a recessed housing member and a method of making thereof An apparatus is provided for securing a trim frame to a housing member in a recessed lighting fixture. The apparatus includes a spring associated with the trim frame having a top edge, a left edge, a right edge, and a bottom edge, a left portion, a right portion, an... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7380967 | Foldable support for a domed illumination element A foldable element support made from planar sheet of material that can be formed by folding into a support for positioning and securing a refractor lens to a luminaire housing. The foldable element support is a planar sheet that has a central base having a central o... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7300188 | Structure for assembling a bulb holder with an outer shade A structure for assembling a bulb holder with an outer shade, including an outer shade and a bulb holder. The outer shade is formed with a central through hole through which a hollow tube is passed. The hollow tube has an outer connecting section on which a locating... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284883 | Free-cavity, double-diffusing indirect lighting luminaire A lighting system and device for providing indirect light using free-cavity, double-diffusing configurations are disclosed. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, a lighting fixture comprises a cover structure with a diffusion layer and a reflective pl... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7252415 | Luminaire A ballast housing has a bottom wall, a sidewall extending in a first direction from the bottom wall, and a first compartment that is defined between the bottom wall and the sidewall, with a first access opening remote from the bottom wall. The housing further includ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7249872 | Method and system for displaying lighting fixtures A lighting fixture display system and method including a light support member for supporting truncated floor-based lighting fixtures and a rail member. The light support members have shelf structures and brackets and are mounted on or attached to the rail member, wh... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7249871 | Vertical adjuster for suspending lamp A vertical adjuster for a suspending lamp comprises a cylinder at an upper end of the lamp; an inner upper side of the cylinder having a threaded section; a lead wire having one end connected to the lamp and being positioned at a bottom of the cylinder; another end ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7213961 | Low voltage luminaire assembly A low-voltage luminaire assembly is provided with a transformer and a lamp holder, one or more of which have quick-release connections. Methods for installing and servicing the luminaire assembly are also provided. The luminaire assembly may also have a plurality of... | 05/08/2007 |
| RE39512 | Pool table decorative light A pool table decorative light for directing light toward a pool table and covering a light assembly. The pool table decorative light includes a light housing, the light housing has an open bottom side such that an interior and exterior of the light housing are defin... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7150544 | Leveler for light assembly A light assembly leveler (10) is disclosed having a threaded central nipple (13) mounted to the ceiling fan switch housing (11), an upper mounting disk (14), a lower mounting disk (15), a bowl-shaped translucent light diffusor (... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7048416 | Free-cavity, double-diffusing indirect lighting luminaire A lighting system and device for providing indirect light using free-cavity, double-diffusing configurations are disclosed. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, a lighting fixture comprises a cover structure with a diffusion layer and a reflective pl... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7033044 | Horizontally and vertically adjustable lighting system and method A moveable, adjustable lighting system for use in television/movie sets and locations, and other similar indoor/outdoor applications comprises at least one horizontal framework that is disposed on a plurality of vertical members in such a way as to allow the horizon... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7014332 | Structural device applied to ceiling luminaries, lamps or lamp fixtures The luminary, lamp or lamp fixture includes, in one embodiment, a cover plate for an outlet having a hook extension on one side and a L-bracket on the other permitting a canopy, first to rotatably swing on the plate to permit attachment of lamp wires, and then to af... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008085 | Suspended light fixture servicing system A light servicing system for suspended lighting that may be lowered from operating height to a testing and servicing height while remaining connected to the fixture electrical service includes a mate and lock connector providing plug in connection to the fixture ele... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001039 | Retrofit light fixture mounting device A retrofit unit which is used for replacing conventional incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent light bulbs in existing lighting fixtures of the ceiling or wall mounted type. ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6991348 | Light cover with double railed sealing edge A light cover, such as a prismatic lens, includes a generally planar rectangular floor with curved walls rising from a periphery of the floor. The curved walls terminate in outwardly turned flanged-type lips create an upper periphery or opening of the lamp cover. A ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6945668 | Multidirectional transparent panel lighting system A multidirectional interior illumination lighting assembly is configured for mounting beneath a ceiling. The assembly includes a generally transparent planar acrylic panel and a hollow stringer which retains a panel edge and supports the panel in a horizontal positi... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6805471 | Flexible hanger for chandeliers and the like An overhead lighting fixture is hung from an overhead structure (11) using a combination including a hanger (12) secured to the overhead structure, a chain (31) having a plurality of links with the top link (32) connected to the hanger, a... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6767117 | Lighting fixture with enclosed wiring 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) conne... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6715906 | Do-it-yourself pendant lamp structure The present invention relates to a do-it-yourself (DIY) pendant lamp structure, comprising a fixed base and a connecting base, wherein the fixed base is hollow in its middle section, and comprises a cut opening on the side of a screw thread section at its top end; a... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6328461 | Pool table decorative light A pool table decorative light for directing light toward a pool table and covering a light assembly. The pool table decorative light includes a light housing, the light housing has an open bottom side such that an interior and exterior of the light housin... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6309083 | Ceiling fan having an up-light using pivoting light sockets A pivoting light socket is used in the light pan of an up-light fixture of a low clearance ceiling fan, the light pan is positioned above the fan blades to provide indirect lighting which reflects from the ceiling above the fan blades. The circular, troug... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6247832 | Glass dome holder A glass dome holder having an upper and a lower ring assembly for placing on the top and bottom of a glass dome. A plurality of spoke members connect the upper and lower ring assembly surrounding the glass dome and forming a unified structure. The upper r... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6234653 | Brooder lamp fixture with power cord suspended enclosure The present invention shows an improved brooder for use in providing heating in brooder operations by infrared radiation, such as in swine and poultry breeding. The brooder has an integral electrical plug, cord and bulb socket, holding an infrared bulb. A... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6231209 | Light fixture with a linear lighting field, suitable for forming lighting trunking In a long field lighting fixture or lighting fixture with a linear lighting field, which is capable of forming a light screen or row of light fixtures that is reduced to its functionally critical parts, the lamp housing is composed of a single-piece refle... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6224243 | Brooder lamp fixture with power cord suspended in enclosure An improved brooder lamp fixture for use in providing heating in brooder operations by infrared radiation, such as in swine and poultry breeding. The brooder lamp fixture has an integral electrical plug, cord and bulb socket, which holds an infrared bulb.... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6142651 | Lamp reflector A lighting system comprising a reflector and an arc lamp designed for illuminating a wide area with an even light distribution. The reflector has a cap portion integrally joined to a visor portion. The cap portion is generally parabolic in shape except pe... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6089733 | Pendant elevation and projecting angle adjusting structure A pendant elevation and projecting angle adjusting structure includes a locating disk fixedly fastened to the bottom end of a suspension rod at the ceiling, a plurality of pull ropes respectively inserted through equiangularly spaced wire holes at the loc... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6062712 | Lighting fitting A lighting fitting for an incandescent lighting arrangement with a pair of incandescent bulbs, includes a lampshade body and a mounting bracket. The lampshade body is formed from molding plastics, and has an upper wall that defines a central through hole,... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6004012 | Lighting fitting A light fitting includes a containment member, a mounting bracket, a pair of socket members, and a lampshade body. The containment member includes an upper body with a bottom wall, and an annular portion that extends divergently from the bottom wall. The ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5993030 | Travelling lighting system A travelling lighting system for a greenhouse includes a plurality of lamps supported on an elongated truss which is slowly advanced back and forth across a greenhouse bay to provide lighting for the plants therein. The truss may be supported by trolleys ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5980071 | Lighting fitting A lighting fitting for an incandescent lighting arrangement with a pair of incandescent bulbs, includes a lampshade body and a mounting bracket. The lampshade body is formed from molding plastics, and has an upper wall that defines a central through hole,... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5951145 | Lighting apparatus A lighting apparatus comprises a circular fluorescent lamp having inner and outer circular portions arranged coaxially and having outer diameters different each other, the inner circular portion having an outer meter of 285 mm to 310 mm and comprising a f... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5842778 | Bell-shaped Christmas tree light cover A bell-shaped Christmas tree light cover system is provided including a plurality of cylindrical bulb sockets electrically connected to and spacedly coupled along a wire which is coupleable to a power source. Each socket has an aperture formed in an end t... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5404284 | Light fixture for a ceiling fan A light fixture for mounting to the switch housing of a ceiling fan is provided for giving the light fixture an integral appearance with the ceiling fan. The light fixture has a hollow base which has an upper surface and a bottom which are spaced apart. T... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5369931 | Louver frame, and method of installation of a louver in the frame A frame for a louver holds the louver below the ceiling surface, away from a light fixture. This helps to collimate the light rays and direct the light downward, thus preventing unwanted sideways glare. In addition, the use of a frame tends to hold the lo... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5355604 | Sign utilizing ambient illumination A sign body has light transmitting side panels for displaying information. The panels are arranged adjacent each other in a relationship that provides a top opening for entry between the panels of light emitted from fluorescent tubes in a light fixture mo... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5226720 | Louver adapter for "T" rail mounted light fixtures An adapter for facilitating mounting of lighting louvers in "T" rail lighting fixtures is provided. The adapter includes an elongated bar including a first flange extending laterally from an upright web portion and a second flange extending in an opposite... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5134554 | Lighting system A lighting system comprising a power jack, a first or second type plug connector and luminaire assembly. The power jack is adapted to receive either a first or second type plug connector. The luminaire assembly includes a lamp socket subassembly, and a gl... | 07/28/1992 |
