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Light assembly for a ceiling fan

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-12-18
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Granted: 1998-09-01
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Expires: 2015-12-18
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Abstract

Abstract A light assembly for securing to a ceiling fan. The light assembly includes a plurality of support arms, the first ends of which are secured to the ceiling fan via a securing device. A fixture is secured to the second end of each of the support arms for supporting a halogen bulb which is resistant to the effects of the heat emitted by a halogen bulb.

Inventors

  • 👤 Alvin E. Todd, Jr.

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 07:04
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04D; F04D25/00; F04D25/02; F04D25/08; F04D25/088; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/14; F21V21/22; F21V21/30; F21V33/00; F21V33/0088; F21V33/0096

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim 117 words
A light assembly for securing to an existing ceiling fan, said light assembly comprising: a plurality of support arms radially extending from and connecting to the ceiling fan, each of said plurality of support arms defining a first end and a second end; a fixture secured to said second end of each of said plurality of support arms, said fixture defining a base and a first and second mounting bracket secured to said base; and a halogen bulb being supported by said fixture, said first and second mounting brackets being positioned to receive said halogen bulb therebetween, said first and second mounting brackets transmitting electricity from a source to said halogen bulb to power said halogen bulb.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 117 words
A light assembly for securing to an existing ceiling fan, said light assembly comprising: a plurality of support arms radially extending from and connecting to the ceiling fan, each of said plurality of support arms defining a first end and a second end; a fixture secured to said second end of each of said plurality of support arms, said fixture defining a base and a first and second mounting bracket secured to said base; and a halogen bulb being supported by said fixture, said first and second mounting brackets being positioned to receive said halogen bulb therebetween, said first and second mounting brackets transmitting electricity from a source to said halogen bulb to power said halogen bulb.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 28 words
The light assembly of claim 1 wherein each of said first ends of said plurality of support arms is secured directly to a portion of the ceiling fan.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 35 words
The light assembly of claim 1 wherein each of said plurality of support arms defines a length adjustor for adjusting a length of each of said plurality of support arms extends from the ceiling fan.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 35 words
The light assembly of claim 1 wherein each of said plurality of support arms is telescopic such that a length of each of said plurality of support arms extends from the ceiling fan is adjustable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 33 words
The light assembly of claim 1 wherein each of said second ends of said plurality of support arms is rotatable such that said halogen bulb is directable toward a ceiling and a floor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 33 words
The light assembly of claim 1 wherein each of said first and second mounting brackets includes a post which extends through said base and receives an electrical connection in communication with the source.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 37 words
The light assembly of claim 1 wherein each of said first and second mounting brackets includes a threaded opening for receiving a threaded screw, said threaded screw for contacting a respective metal end of said halogen bulb.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 32 words
The light assembly of claim 1 further including a dome being configured to shield said halogen bulb and absorb heat emitted from said halogen bulb, said dome being secured to said base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 28 words
The light assembly of claim 8 wherein each of said first ends of said plurality of support arms is secured directly to a portion of the ceiling fan.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 42 words
The light assembly of claim 8 further including a plate secured to said base in a manner such that a space is defined therebetween, said post of each of said first and second mounting brackets extending through said base and said plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 53 words
The light assembly of claim 1 further including a plate secured to said base in a manner such that a space is defined therebetween, each of said first and second mounting brackets including a post which extends through said base and said plate and receives an electrical connection in communication with the source.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 37 words
The light assembly of claim 11 wherein each of said first and second mounting brackets includes a threaded opening for receiving a threaded screw, said threaded screw for contacting a respective metal end of said halogen bulb.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 184 words
A light assembly for securing to an existing ceiling fan, said light assembly comprising: a plurality of support arms radially extending from and connecting to the ceiling fan, each of said plurality of support arms defining a first end and a second end; a fixture secured to said second end of each of said plurality of support arms, said fixture defining a base and a first and second mounting bracket secured to said base, each of said first and second mounting brackets having a post which extends through said base and receives an electrical connection in communication with a source, each of said first and second mounting brackets defining a threaded opening for receiving a threaded screw; and a halogen bulb being supported by said fixture, said first and second mounting brackets being positioned on said base to receive said halogen bulb therebetween, said threaded screw for contacting a respective metal end of said halogen bulb, said first and second mounting brackets transmitting electricity from a source via said posts to said halogen bulb and via said threaded screws to power said halogen bulb.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 184 words
A light assembly for securing to an existing ceiling fan, said light assembly comprising: a plurality of support arms radially extending from and connecting to the ceiling fan, each of said plurality of support arms defining a first end and a second end; a fixture secured to said second end of each of said plurality of support arms, said fixture defining a base and a first and second mounting bracket secured to said base, each of said first and second mounting brackets having a post which extends through said base and receives an electrical connection in communication with a source, each of said first and second mounting brackets defining a threaded opening for receiving a threaded screw; and a halogen bulb being supported by said fixture, said first and second mounting brackets being positioned on said base to receive said halogen bulb therebetween, said threaded screw for contacting a respective metal end of said halogen bulb, said first and second mounting brackets transmitting electricity from a source via said posts to said halogen bulb and via said threaded screws to power said halogen bulb.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 32 words
The light assembly of claim 8 further including a dome being configured to shield said halogen bulb and absorb heat emitted from said halogen bulb, said dome being secured to said base.

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