Modular Outdoor Light Fixture and Accessories

• US 20190101265A1
• Filed: 06/08/2018
• Published: 04/04/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2017
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Adam Steele
• Original Assignee: Adam Steele
• Inventors: Steele, Adam
• Granted Patent: US 11,333,329 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 8/081 of low-built type, e.g. landscape light
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 13/10 the elements being reflectors and screens
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 15/01 Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts F21V15/02 takes precedence housings forming signs or letters G09F13/04
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 17/002 with provision for interchangeability, i.e. component parts being especially adapted to be replaced by another part with the same or a different function F21V17/10 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 17/06 the fastening being onto or by the lampholder
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 17/12 by screwing
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 17/14 Bayonet-type fastening
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/06 the elements being coupling devices , e.g. connectors
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 3/02 characterised by the shape
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 31/005 Sealing arrangements therefor
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2131/10 Outdoor lighting
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 33/46 for bayonet type base
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 33/94 Holders formed as intermediate parts for linking a counter-part to a coupling part

Abstract

Provided is a modular light fixture. The device includes a light shroud, a light fixture base having a first cylindrical housing, a second cylindrical housing, a quick disconnect with a pair of external pins, and a light fixture base supporting attachment that includes a pair of P-shaped channels. The shroud attaches to the first cylindrical housing, and the base attachment attaches to the base via the P-shaped channels and the first and second external pins. The shroud and base attachments can be interchanged as desired for use as a hanging light, an up light, a down light, a well light, a path light, a wash light, or any combination thereof. The device allows for quick and easy conversion of lights from one style to another without requiring an entirely new fixture, enables simple repairs, and lessens the number of items required to be stocked by an installer.

Claims

1. ) A modular light fixture, comprising:

a light shroud;

a light fixture base comprising a light bulb attachment means, a first cylindrical housing, a light shroud retaining lip, a first cylindrical base extension, and a light shroud weather seal;

a second cylindrical housing, a second cylindrical base extension, and a quick disconnect comprising a first external pin, a second external pin, and a spacer;

a light fixture base supporting attachment comprising an attachment cylinder and a pair of slots for receiving said first and second external pins;

wherein said light shroud securely fits over said first cylindrical base extension and is held in position via said light shroud retaining lip and said light shroud weather seal; and

wherein said light fixture base supporting attachment securely fits over said attachment cylinder and rotates to lock said slots via said first and second external pins.

2. ) The device of claim 1, wherein said light bulb attachment means comprises a light bulb adapter comprising an outer snap ring;

a female channel on said outer snap ring; and

a pair of bulb holding arms for holding a variety of outdoor light bulbs types;

wherein said female channel attaches to said light fixture base via an inner circle comprising a male channel within said light fixture base.

3. ) The device of claim 1, wherein said light fixture base further comprises a pair of internal pins that secure a light shroud to said base, wherein said light shroud comprises a pair of slots for accepting said internal pins via a twist-lock friction fit.

4. ) The device of claim 1, wherein said light shroud is selected from the group consisting of a directional/up light shroud, an area/path light shroud, a wall wash light and a top mounted reflector.

5. ) The device of claim 1, wherein said light fixture base supporting attachment is selected from the group consisting of a light hanger, a quick disconnect riser, a ground stake, and a quick disconnect pivot elbow.

6. ) The device of claim 5, wherein two or more light fixture base supporting attachments are attached to said light fixture base.

7. ) A modular light fixture, comprising:

a light shroud;

a removable light bulb adapter comprising an outer snap ring;

a female channel on said outer snap ring; and

a pair of bulb holding arms for holding a variety of outdoor light bulbs types;

a light fixture base comprising a first cylindrical housing, an inner circle with a male channel, a light shroud retaining lip, a first cylindrical base extension, and a light shroud weather seal;

a second cylindrical housing, a second cylindrical base extension, and a quick disconnect comprising a first external pin, a second external pin, and a spacer;

a light fixture base supporting attachment comprising an attachment cylinder and a pair of slots for receiving said first and second external pins;

wherein said female channel of said light bulb adapter attaches to said male channel of said light fixture base;

wherein said light shroud securely fits over said first cylindrical base extension and is held in position via said light shroud retaining lip and said light shroud weather seal; and

wherein said light fixture base supporting attachment securely fits over said attachment cylinder and rotates to lock said slots via said first and second external pins.

8. ) The device of claim 7, wherein said light fixture base further comprises a pair of internal pins that secure a light shroud to said base, wherein said light shroud comprises a pair of slots for accepting said internal pins via a twist-lock friction fit.

9. ) The device of claim 7, wherein said light shroud is selected from the group consisting of a directional/up light shroud, an area/path light shroud, a wall wash light and a top mounted reflector.

10. ) The device of claim 7, wherein said light fixture base supporting attachment is selected from the group consisting of a light hanger, a quick disconnect riser, a ground stake, and a quick disconnect pivot elbow.

11. ) The device of claim 10, wherein two or more light fixture base supporting attachments are attached to said light fixture base.

12. ) A modular light fixture, comprising:

a light shroud;

a light fixture base comprising a light bulb attachment means, a housing, a light shroud retaining means, and a quick disconnect comprising a first external pin, a second external pin, and a spacer;

a light fixture base supporting attachment comprising a pair of slots for receiving said first and second external pins;

wherein said light shroud attaches to said light fixture base by said light shroud retaining means; and

wherein said light fixture base supporting attachment attaches to said light fixture base by rotating and locking said slots in said external pins.

13. ) The device of claim 12, wherein said light shroud comprises a first cylindrical housing, an inner circle with a male channel, a light shroud retaining lip, a first cylindrical base extension, and a light shroud weather seal;

a second cylindrical housing, a second cylindrical base extension, and a quick disconnect comprising a first external pin, a second external pin, and a spacer.

14. ) The device of claim 12, wherein said light bulb attachment means comprises a light bulb adapter comprising an outer snap ring;

a female channel on said outer snap ring; and

a pair of bulb holding arms for holding a variety of outdoor light bulbs types;

wherein said female channel attaches to said light fixture base via an inner circle comprising a male channel within said light fixture base.

15. ) The device of claim 12, wherein said light fixture base further comprises a pair of internal pins that secure a light shroud to said base, wherein said light shroud comprises a pair of slots for accepting said internal pins via a twist-lock friction fit.

16. ) The device of claim 12, wherein said light shroud is selected from the group consisting of a directional/up light shroud, an area/path light shroud, a wall wash light and a top mounted reflector.

17. ) The device of claim 12, wherein said light fixture base supporting attachment is selected from the group consisting of a light hanger, a quick disconnect riser, a ground stake, and a quick disconnect pivot elbow.

18. ) The device of claim 17, wherein two or more light fixture base supporting attachments are attached to said light fixture base.