US3619602A
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Modular lighting fixture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-29
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1989-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A modular lighting assembly including an elongated support member, a similarly elongated light directing shade and modular enclosures for supporting the ends of the support members. At least one of the modular enclosures contains the lamp ballast, switch elements and electrical connectors necessary to control the supply of electrical power to the lighting assembly. The assembly also has an elongated channel which carries the electrical wiring for interconnecting the end members of the lamp sockets. Alternatively, the lighting assembly may have several lamps arranged in end-to-end alignment.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon G Wilde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:14
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V27/00; F21S; F21S4/00; F21S4/20; F21S8/00; F21V21/00; F21V23/00; F21V23/06; F21Y; F21Y2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A modular lighting assembly comprising: a mounting member adapted to be supported from a supporting surface, said mounting member having spaced apart attachment means and a first electrical connector adapted for connection to a source of electrical power; a plurality of modular enclosures removably supported on said mounting member by cooperative engagement with said attachment means, at least one of said modular enclosures having a second electrical connector adapted to engage said first electrical connector, said modular enclosures having a first fastening means, said one of said modular enclosures having a third electrical connector; an elongated support member; a plurality of end members, one on each end of said elongated support member, each end member having second fastening means adapted to engage said first fastening means thereby connecting said elongated support member to said modular enclosures, one of said end members having a fourth electrical connector adapted to engage said third electrical connector; a lamp socket mounted to each end member for holding an elongated lamp therebetween; elongated light directing means mounted to and substantially coextensive in length with said elongated support member; and switching means mounted in said one modular enclosure; said switching means and said second and third electrical connectors being electrically interconnected within said one modular enclosure to provide selective control of the electrical power applied to said lamp sockets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A modular lighting assembly comprising: a mounting member adapted to be supported from a supporting surface, said mounting member having spaced apart attachment means and a first electrical connector adapted for connection to a source of electrical power; a plurality of modular enclosures removably supported on said mounting member by cooperative engagement with said attachment means, at least one of said modular enclosures having a second electrical connector adapted to engage said first electrical connector, said modular enclosures having a first fastening means, said one of said modular enclosures having a third electrical connector; an elongated support member; a plurality of end members, one on each end of said elongated support member, each end member having second fastening means adapted to engage said first fastening means thereby connecting said elongated support member to said modular enclosures, one of said end members having a fourth electrical connector adapted to engage said third electrical connector; a lamp socket mounted to each end member for holding an elongated lamp therebetween; elongated light directing means mounted to and substantially coextensive in length with said elongated support member; and switching means mounted in said one modular enclosure; said switching means and said second and third electrical connectors being electrically interconnected within said one modular enclosure to provide selective control of the electrical power applied to said lamp sockets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The moduLar lighting assembly of claim 1 wherein said elongated lamp is a fluorescent lamp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A modular lighting assembly according to claim 1 and further including: channel means contained by said elongated support member for carrying interconnecting wiring between said end members; and a lamp ballast mounted in said one modular enclosure and electrically connected therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
A modular lighting assembly according to claim 1 wherein said one end member is located between the ends of said elongated support member, a pair of lamp sockets being mounted to said one end member for holding at least two elongated lamps in end-to-end relationship, said one modular enclosure being located adjacent said one end member for attachment thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A modular lighting assembly according to claim 1 wherein said one modular enclosure is adapted to support the ends of two elongated support members in end-to-end relationship and to selectively supply electrical power thereto, whereby continuous strip lighting is provided.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A modular lighting assembly according to claim 1 wherein said modular enclosures are formed with recesses in their lower walls adapted to receive said end members and elongated support member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |