Universal adapter bracket and ornamental trim assembly using same for in-ceiling recessed light fixtures
US6364511B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21V17/164
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A universal adapter bracket for retaining a trim assembly In an in-celling recessed light fixture. The adapter bracket attaches to either a light baffle or trim ring of the trim assembly and in turn can receive a lamp socket retaining clip of either of two different types of an existing light fixture, allowing an existing light fixture to be updated by installation of a new trim assembly without concern for the type of lamp socket retaining dip in the existing fixture.
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