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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 23, 1999
Dale E. Fiene, Algonquin, IL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A luminaire for suspended ceilings, which permits improved packing density for warehousing and shipping. The reflector of the luminaire is designed to permit it to be shipped in a flattened state. This increases the packing density and eliminates shipping and warehousing boxes whose volume is 95% air. The reflector is typically a single sheet including a top plane with hinged side panels that snap together with interlocking tabs. An assembled luminaire comprises three or four parts: the reflector, a ballasted-socket, a lamp, and an optional diffuser or lens. The reflector, ballasted-socket, lamp, and optional diffuser or lens are either shipped separately in bulk packs or shipped in kits containing the one or more sets of components to build the luminaire. When the luminaires are installed at the job site, the sides of the reflector are folded inward and snapped together; a ballasted-socket is clipped into a mounting aperture in the reflector; a lamp is inserted into the ballasted-socket; this assembly is placed into the ceiling grid; and the ballasted-socket is connected to a power source. If a diffuser or lens is desired, it is merely placed in the ceiling grid before the rest of the assembly.