US4306279A
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Adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture
Assignee: Prescolite Moldcast Lighting Co
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Filing: 1979-07-09
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Granted: 1981-12-15
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Expires: 1999-07-09
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture utilizing an electrical socket which engages a lamp. A mounting plate surrounds at least a portion of the lamp. A frame having a pair of legs pivotally connects the mounting plate and provides support for the electrical socket. The frame is pivoted in relation to the mounting plate to provide adjustment about a horizontal axis. A race which contacts at least a portion of the mounting plate is movable in relation to the mounting plate to provide adjustment about a vertical axis.
Inventors
- 👤 Joel S. Cohen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:01
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/14; F21V21/15; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/02; F21V21/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
An adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture having an electrical socket and lamp within a housing recessed in relation to a surface comprising: a. a mounting plate for surrounding at least a portion of the lamp; b. a frame being pivotally connected to said mounting plate at two points on either side of the lamp defining a first axis, the socket and lamp being supported by said frame between said pivotal connection points of said frame to said mounting plate; c. means for pivoting said frame in relation to said mounting plate at said pivotal connection points about said first axis; d. a race contacting at least a portion of said mounting plate, said mounting plate and race being movable in relation to one another about a second axis, said first axis substantially intersecting said second axis; and e. means for providing relative movement between said race and said mounting plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
An adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture having an electrical socket and lamp within a housing recessed in relation to a surface comprising: a. a mounting plate for surrounding at least a portion of the lamp; b. a frame being pivotally connected to said mounting plate at two points on either side of the lamp defining a first axis, the socket and lamp being supported by said frame between said pivotal connection points of said frame to said mounting plate; c. means for pivoting said frame in relation to said mounting plate at said pivotal connection points about said first axis; d. a race contacting at least a portion of said mounting plate, said mounting plate and race being movable in relation to one another about a second axis, said first axis substantially intersecting said second axis; and e. means for providing relative movement between said race and said mounting plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 1 in which said means for pivoting said frame about said first axis comprises: a. a track fixed to said frame; b. means for frictionally engaging said track; c. means for moving said means for frictionally engaging said track in relation to said track and thereby pivoting said frame;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The adjustable electrical lighting fixture of claim 2 in which said track has an arcuate cross-sectional configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 2 which additionally comprises means for limiting said pivoting of said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 1 in which said means for providing relative movement between said race and said mounting plate comprises: a. means for frictionally engaging a surface free of said mounting plate; and b. means for moving said means for frictionally engaging said surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 5 in which said race and said mounting plate each include a surface, said surfaces being in opposition to one another and being in at least partially surrounding disposition relative to the lamp.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 6 in which a plurality of skids interposed said surfaces of said race and mounting plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 7 which additionally includes means for limiting said relative movement between said race and said mounting plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 8 which additionally comprises a baffle being connected to said mounting plate and extending from said mounting plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
49 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 2 in which said means for providing relative movement between said race and said mounting plate comprises: a. means for frictionally engaging a surface free of said mounting plate; and b. means for moving said means for frictionally engaging said surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The adjustable recessed lighting fixture of claim 10 in which said race and said mounting plate each include a surface being in opposition to one another and being in at least partially surrounding disposition relative to the lamp.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 11 in which a plurality of skids are interposed said surfaces of said race and mounting plate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 12 which additionally includes means for limiting said relative movement between said race and said mounting plate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 13 which additionally comprises a baffle being connected to said mounting plate and extending from said mounting plate beyond a dimension of the lamp.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 1 which additionally comprises means for remotely motivating said means for pivoting said frame and said means for providing relative movement between said race and said mounting plate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 1 which additionally comprises means for permitting manual motivation of said means for pivoting said frame and motivation of said means for providing relative movement between said race and said mounting plate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
42 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 16 in which said means for permitting manual motivation of said pivoting means and means for providing relative movement between said race and said mounting plate comprises an elongated member which engages said frame.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
The adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture of claim 17 in which said elongated member additionally comprises means for movement of at least a portion of said elongated member out of the housing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-12-14 | 1985-06-15 | 1985-12-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-14 | 1989-06-15 | 1989-12-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-14 | 1993-06-15 | 1993-12-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |