Patent · US Expired

Lighting fixture with conduit adaptable wire cover

US4590544A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 24, 1984
Grant dateMay 20, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21V23/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lighting fixture is provided having a rear housing and a front housing including a refractor. The rear housing includes a first opening adapted to receive a wiring conduit. The rear housing also has a second opening adapted to receive separate wires for the lighting fixture. The second opening has a boss or rim extending inwardly around its inner edge. The rim is adapted to receive a cover against one of its edges if the separate wires are used and against the other of its edges if the wiring conduit is used to supply electricity to the lighting fixture.

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