US4338653A
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Versatile fluorescent lighting fixture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-09-24
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Granted: 1982-07-06
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Expires: 2000-09-24
Abstract
Abstract 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 to accept either a translucent shield for direct lighting or an opaque reflector apparatus spaced somewhat from the housing for indirect lighting.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis Marrero
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:00
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V23/00; F21V23/02; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/03; F21S8/033; F21S8/037; F21S8/04; F21V17/00; F21V17/10; F21V17/16; F21V17/164; F21V19/00; F21V19/0075; F21V19/008; F21V21/00; F21V21/02; F21V7/00; F21V7/0008; F21V15/00; F21V15/01; F21V15/015; F21Y; F21Y2103/00; F21Y2113/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A fluorescent light fixture comprising: (a) an elongated housing; (b) means on the back of said housing for mounting same; and (c) universal mounting means defined in the front of said housing and extending the substantial length thereof for alternatively or collectively mounting fluorescent sockets, a frontal reflector assembly, and transformer/ballast, said universal mounting means comprising a pair of parallel forward facing slots defined in said housing and extending the substantial length of same, and said sockets, reflector assembly, and transformer each defines at least one mounting panel mountable by means of screws engageable in said slots to capture said panels by the opposite edges thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A fluorescent light fixture comprising: (a) an elongated housing; (b) means on the back of said housing for mounting same; and (c) universal mounting means defined in the front of said housing and extending the substantial length thereof for alternatively or collectively mounting fluorescent sockets, a frontal reflector assembly, and transformer/ballast, said universal mounting means comprising a pair of parallel forward facing slots defined in said housing and extending the substantial length of same, and said sockets, reflector assembly, and transformer each defines at least one mounting panel mountable by means of screws engageable in said slots to capture said panels by the opposite edges thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said housing is an extrusion having holes defined in the ends thereof by extruded longitudinal bays and including a pair of end caps of planform to conform to said channels and lens having holes mating with said holes for screw-mounting said end caps to said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Structure according to claim 2 and including a transformer cover dimensioned to be inserted into said longitudinal bays.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said reflector assembly comprises an elongated support of T-shaped cross section having the cross-bar web portion dimensioned to lie between said slots and be captured therein by screws, and the stem portion extending out frontally of said housing to slidably mate by means of a longitudinally extended bead and a longitudinal socket structure with an opaque reflector shield.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
Structure according to claim 4 said elongated housing is forwardly open having sidewalls defining channels and the edges of said shield define longitudinal bay-shaped channels and including translucent side lenses dimensioned to slide into said bay-shaped channels in said reflector shield and span into the channels defined by said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
A fluorescent lighting fixture comprising: (a) an elongated housing and means for mounting fluorescent tubes and ballast therein; (b) a longitudinally extended tract defined in the rear of said housing and extending the substantial length thereof; and (c) a pair of universal mounting plates being slidable in said track and having means to mount same to a surface comprising a pear-shaped opening to engage a screw head extended from the mounting surface and forwardly-directed set screws to secure same against sliding in said track.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
84 words
A fluorescent lighting fixture comprising: (a) an elongated housing and means for mounting fluorescent tubes and ballast therein; (b) a longitudinally extended tract defined in the rear of said housing and extending the substantial length thereof; and (c) a pair of universal mounting plates being slidable in said track and having means to mount same to a surface comprising a pear-shaped opening to engage a screw head extended from the mounting surface and forwardly-directed set screws to secure same against sliding in said track.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
Structure according to claim 6 wherein said housing includes a plane-defining rear wall having said track recessed therein to recess the heads of said set screws so said rear wall will mount flush against a wall, and a pair of side walls extending from said rear wall at 45° angles whereby said housing will fit flush against either a planar surface or in an orthogonal linear corner.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-07-05 | 1986-01-04 | 1986-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-05 | 1990-01-04 | 1990-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-05 | 1994-01-04 | 1994-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |