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High wattage insulated ceiling lighting fixture

US4910651A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 23, 1988
Grant dateMar 20, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21V23/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable socket plate member for a recessed ceiling lighting fixture, includes a plate member adapted to receive a lamp socket and a leg member which an elongated slot and a circular aperture which receive a securing member associated with a lamp housing for selective positioning of the plate member within the lamp housing. Furthermore, a rectangular box shaped enclosure is provided for the recessed ceiling lighting fixture to prevent overheating of the fixture by creating an air space between the fixture and any insulation surrounding the fixture.

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