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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7972027 | Illuminated door The invention is a light kit that attaches to the interior portion of garage door panels in order to illuminate the garage when either the garage door is open or closed. The kit includes a plurality of lights with corresponding mounting brackets, a watt reducer, lig... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7841755 | Luminaire and mounting bracket combination A luminaire and mounting bracket combination is disclosed which allows the luminaire to be readily installed and retained by the bracket while the installer permanently affixes the luminaire directly to the bracket. Single installer capability is therefore allowed d... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7658518 | Cove lighting A light apparatus is mounted to a wall of a building. At least one elongate mounting plate is engaged to the wall extending essentially horizontally along the wall. A number of brackets are mounted to the mounting plate and extend forward therefrom. One or more trim... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7434950 | Refrigerated product display case having a universal ballast mounting bracket A universal ballast mounting bracket is of a generally T-shaped configuration defined by a leg and a pair of oppositely directed arms bent to define an angle therebetween of substantially 90 degrees. A pair of holes are provided in the leg for permanently securing e... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7416316 | Strut holding assembly A strut holding assembly for flexible elongated struts engaging a flexible wall, the assembly including a hub, a plurality of holding arms pivotally connected at spaced locations to the hub between storage positions adjacent the hub, and extended positions extending... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7401939 | Wall mount with detachable support panel An apparatus for mounting a lighting fixture is provided having a mount housing with at least one pivot portion and a support panel with at least one hook portion, the support panel being attached to the mount housing in a manner where the hook portion can slide and... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7360929 | Luminaire with multi-purpose mounting feature A luminaire including a housing and a multi-purpose mounting feature formed at an interior of the housing, where the mounting feature is configured to receive and retain a mount for mounting of the luminaire on a vertical surface, and where the mounting feature is c... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7306354 | Light 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 |
| 7306359 | Recessed adjustable low voltage track lighting A recessed, adjustable, low voltage track light is shown comprising a recess housing made of any suitable material, and having one or more low voltage lighting rails fixed, or adjustably mounted, within the housing. One or more low voltage lamps can be mounted to th... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7296914 | Multiple position luminaire A multiple position luminaire is described having the ability to convert to multiple classifications. The luminaire claimed and described has a multiple position mounting surface on the back of the housing, the housing enclosing a lamp which is surrounded by a refle... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7290904 | Light with support flange The present invention is directed to a lighting system including a light fixture with a bracket attached thereto and an elongated flange comprising a body portion and a coupling member extending from the body portion. The coupling member is adapted to interact with ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275838 | Fireplace lighting system The present invention provides a lighting system for illuminating an interior of a fireplace. The lighting system comprises a rod for securing the lighting system to an inner surface of such fireplace. A bracket member is engageable with the rod. There is a first me... | 10/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7237931 | Orientation adjustable lamp An orientation adjustable lamp comprises a stand rod extended with a supporting frame; a rotation control device positioned to the stand rod; an arm having one end connected to the rotation control device and another end connected to a lamp. The rotation control dev... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229051 | Support device for guidewires and catheters and method of use thereof A support device for supporting at least one medical wire adjacent a supporting surface. The support device comprises a plate-shaped holder portion defining a peripheral edge, the holder portion comprising a support slot defining a loading opening made in the periph... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7213950 | Detachable light shade for wall fixture lighting A wire frame means for structurally supporting a light shading material is provided, wherein the light shading material is joined onto a least one side of the structural supporting means that is not a top or bottom side thereof. Means, such as mounting tabs, are fur... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7204619 | Battery operated sconces and chandeliers Battery operated sconces, battery operated chandeliers, battery operated candles and candles with unique shapes are disclosed. ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7163333 | Connector assembly for a lamp on a pendent lamp A connector assembly has a holder, a socket, a plug, a connecting tube and a holding element. The holder has two notches. Each notch has a groove defined in one side of the notch. The connecting tube is securely attached to the plug and has multiple teeth formed res... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7152992 | Light fixture mounting bracket A lighting system including a mount for one person installation to a support surface having a rigid conduit supplying electrical wires. The lighting system includes a housing containing a light source. A hollow suspension arm extends from the housing and a back plat... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150542 | Multiple position luminaire A multiple position luminaire is described having the ability to convert to multiple classifications. The luminaire claimed and described has a multiple position mounting surface on the back of the housing, the housing enclosing a lamp which is surrounded by a refle... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7108238 | Outdoor light mounting bracket A light fixture mount capable of securing an outdoor light to a support surface. The device includes a first support that is adapted to co-act with a second support so as to hold the light fixture in a stable and supported position until the light fixture is secured... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101064 | Loading dock light system The present invention is a device, which illuminates light inside of a tractor trailer truck van and other loading vehicles at a loading dock during loading and unloading procedures. As professionals working with such vehicles understand, natural lighting is simply ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097319 | Lighting fixture A lighting fixture is disclosed that has two lights sandwiching a pivotable reflector. An upwardly directed lamp is mounted on the reflector to pivot therewith. The down lamp may also be mounted on the reflector to pivot therewith, albeit it need not be. A lower sha... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7097330 | Outdoor lighting fixture A component carrying tray is removably mounted in a luminaire housing. The luminaire housing has a pair of thumb screws that fit in a pair of key holes shaped opening in the tray so the tray can be removed with one hand. To disengage the tray, a maintenance person s... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7083308 | Structural reinforcing bracket for a luminaire housing A luminaire housing transfers mechanical loads and stresses imparted by an electrical power supply through a bracket to a support, thereby preventing damage to the luminaire housing. The luminaire housing has an aperture that is adapted to receive the electrical pow... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7033042 | Emergency flashlight An emergency flashlight has a flashlight body, and a holder supporting the body. The body includes a receiving section that stores small batteries, an electric lighting section, and a lower covering section. The holder includes a holder body section fixed to a struc... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7029143 | Light 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 |
| 7025480 | 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... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018063 | Solar powered lighting assembly A solar powered lighting assembly for attachment to an eaves trough mounted on an outer wall surface includes a lamp, a rechargeable power source, a solar panel assembly, a mounting bracket and a connector arm. The rechargeable power source is connected to the lamp ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7001040 | Locking structure of ceiling lamp for locking ceiling lamp to wire winding box A locking structure of a ceiling lamp for locking a ceiling lamp to a wire winding box comprises a retaining sheet locking to a bottom of a wire winding box and a plug inserting through the retaining sheet. A middle part of the retaining sheet has a positioning hole... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6991352 | Light fixture having a support system A light fixture having a support system for holding the light fixture during installation, thereby allowing the user to have both hands free for wiring. The system includes a bracket configured to be mounted to an electrical box. A tether extends from the light fixt... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6902294 | Light stand The light stand is a tripod for supporting photographic lighting accessories, the light stand being adapted for receiving a replaceable battery power source. A telescoping vertical support post having plurality of extendable, downwardly extending collapsible legs ha... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6848813 | Lighting fixture mounting system A light fixture mounting system (11) is disclosed having a cover plate (14) having a pair of post holes (17) therethrough, a mounting plate (21) has two, oppositely disposed peripheral hooks or catches (25), a latch bar (31)... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6840651 | Lamp rod assembly of detachable ceiling lamp A lamp rod assembly for detachable ceiling lamps having a lamp base fixed on a lateral side of a wire connection box, and a lamp rod inserted into the interior of the lamp base. A lamp base is secured to a position on the wire connection box corresponding to a throu... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6824298 | Lock-A-Lite mounting bracket A designed mounting bracket and method for quick coupling a hanging type light fixture to an electrical ceiling box. The designed mounting bracket serves as a lintel across the open base ceiling box by being securely fastened at each end. The bracket, having paralle... | 11/30/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6746134 | UV assembly with switch The present invention discloses an ultra-violet device for use with a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. The device includes an ultra-violet lamp mounted to a base having a switch for operating the lamp. The ultra-violet lamp and base couple to a mou... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6715899 | Easily assembled and detached wall lamp mounting device An easily assembled and detached wall lamp mounting device comprising a retaining seat, and a locking seat mounted on the retaining seat at one end; and another end of the locking seat being suspended with a wall lamp. The retaining seat is formed by a supporting tu... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6652114 | Bracket for loading dock traffic signal dock light The present invention is a bracket assembly for supporting a traffic signal dock light, comprising of a three-dimensional offset face mounting bracket to be mounted to the building exterior loading dock door jamb. The load of the traffic signal light is t... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6595664 | Quick-install, flush-mount bracket for light and other fixtures 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,... | 07/22/2003 |
