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Recessed lighting fixture

US4646212A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 15, 1985
Grant dateFeb 24, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B9/006
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lighting fixture and ceiling structure incorporating same are disclosed. The fixture may be securely mounted within a ceiling grid work assembly by a simple downward movement of the fixture. Ceiling board is supported by being mounted on flanges integral with the fixture on the one hand and elements of the supporting grid on the other. The fixture and grid work interact so as to effect an accurate positioning of the fixture relative to the grid work by taking advantage of centering formations integral with the grid work.

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