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Linear shelf light fixture with gap filler elements

  • US 10,612,747 B2
  • Filed: 12/16/2013
  • Issued: 04/07/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/16/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A linear light fixture, comprising:

  • an elongated base comprising fixedly attached end panels at both ends; and

    a light engine removably fastened to the elongated base, said light engine comprising;

    a mount plate;

    at least one light source coupled to said mount plate, in which said at least one light source emits light in at least an emission direction, said emission direction being at least a direction opposite said mount plate;

    an elongated lens coupled to said mount plate such that light emitted in said emission direction by the at least one light source impinges on said elongated lens; and

    a gap filler element between said elongated lens and said end panels of said linear light fixture and coupled to said elongated lens, in which said gap filler element comprises a translucent material such that light emitted from said at least one light source travels through said gap filler element in said emission direction;

    said gap filler further comprising;

    a spacer portion between an end of said lens and said end panel;

    an internal ridge protruding from said spacer portion, said ridge shaped to conform to an interior surface of said lens; and

    at least one tab that engages said mount plate with a snap-fit to fasten said gap filler to said mount plate.

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