Architectural lighting apparatus
First Claim
1. Illumination apparatus combining a lighting element and retaining structure, comprising:
- transparent tubular means of selected length;
first and second buss wires extending throughout said tubular means;
a plurality of segments of series-connected plural incandescent lamps with each segment connected between said first and second buss wires, said lamps being equi-spaced along said tubular means;
an electrical source energizing said first and second buss wires;
rigid seating means of selected length and uniform cross-section which is formed to have a retaining cavity for receiving, in continuous contacting disposition, approximately one-half the circumfery of said tubular means therein; and
means for securing said tubular means within the retaining cavity.
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Abstract
Lighting apparatus for architectural usage wherein the lighting structure can be permanently placed in predetermined disposition to render relatively trouble-free and long service life. The apparatus consists of a tubular lighting element, which can be fabricated in any desired length of whatever the selected wattage rating, that is utilized in combination with a seating structure that may be permanently secured in or about the architectural structure utilizing such lighting design. The lighting element consists of a clear tube containing a selected plurality of low wattage light bulbs as used in combination with a retaining structure which is adapted for captive retention within a molded cementitious structure of the like, while defining a groove or insert portion for selective retention of the lighting element thereby to focus or direct light at selected angles to illuminate the desired surface or area.
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12 Claims
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1. Illumination apparatus combining a lighting element and retaining structure, comprising:
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transparent tubular means of selected length; first and second buss wires extending throughout said tubular means; a plurality of segments of series-connected plural incandescent lamps with each segment connected between said first and second buss wires, said lamps being equi-spaced along said tubular means; an electrical source energizing said first and second buss wires; rigid seating means of selected length and uniform cross-section which is formed to have a retaining cavity for receiving, in continuous contacting disposition, approximately one-half the circumfery of said tubular means therein; and means for securing said tubular means within the retaining cavity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. Illumination apparatus for use in association with architectural structures, comprising:
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a retaining structure of unitary formation and selected length having a cross-section defining opposed lateral flanges co-planar with an upper surface, and extending bifurcated flanges oppositely outward with each at an angle of approximately 45°
to the plane of the upper surface, while defining a cavity at said bifurcation;lighting means of said selected length secured contiguously to the extent of approximately one-half of its circumfery within said cavity; and means for energizing said lighting means to provide illumination along the length thereof. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An architectural illumination apparatus adapted for use with mold-formed cementitious materials, comprising:
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a retaining structure of unitary formation and selected length having a cross-section defining opposed lateral flanges co-planar with a flat surface which are formed to be held in interlocked retention within said cementitious material while exposing a cavity outward therefrom; and lighting means of said selected length disposed to the extent of approximately one-half its circumfery, securely in said retaining structural cavity. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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