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LED retrofit method and kit for converting fluorescent luminaries

  • US 6,739,734 B1
  • Filed: 03/17/2003
  • Issued: 05/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for retrofitting a fluorescent luminaire into an LED luminaire that uses LED (light emitting diode) lamps, comprising the steps of:

  • fabricating an LED retro-reflector using a thin sheet of substantially rigid material that is substantially impervious to fracturing, yet capable of being flexed by an applied hand pressure;

    mounting a first multiple LED lamp assembly to a lighted surface of the LED retro-reflector;

    substantially removing any louvers or diffusers of the fluorescent luminaire;

    stripping the fluorescent luminaire to expose a fixture housing having opposing endplates, the volume inside the fixture housing substantially defining a fixture cavity;

    mounting an LED power supply to the fixture housing;

    electrically connecting the LED power supply to an A/C power supply;

    manipulating the LED retro-reflector so it fits within the fixture cavity;

    electrically connecting the first multiple LED lamp assembly to the LED power supply; and

    fastening the LED retro-reflector to the fixture housing such that the LED retro-reflector substantially fits inside the fixture cavity and conceals the LED power supply;

    replacing any louvers or diffusers.

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