Light fixture accessory connector and mounting bracket

• US 7,527,600 B2
• Filed: 03/02/2006
• Issued: 05/05/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 06/14/2004
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Verilux Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Verilux Incorporated
• Inventors: Farmer, Edmund
• Primary Examiner(s): Campbell; Thor S
• Application Number:
  US11/366,753
• Publication Number:
  US 20060193141A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,160 Days
• Field of Search: None
• US Class Current: 600/573
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 57/56 the shelf supports being cantilever brackets
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 57/565 using screw means
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 1/0638 Frameless picture holders
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 1/175 Stretch releasing adhesives
• CPC Class Codes: B43M 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• CPC Class Codes: F16B 9/02 Detachable connections F16B9/05 – F16B9/09 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F16B 9/023 using clamps or clips
• CPC Class Codes: F16B 9/056 the intermediate member extending through the flat surface; the rod or tubular part extending through the flat surface
• CPC Class Codes: F16B 9/058 the intermediate member being secured to the rod by transverse fasteners
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 6/003 for task lighting, e.g. for reading or desk work, e.g. angle poise lamps
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/00 Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 403/32336 Engaging notch or recess in outer periphery of component

Abstract

A light fixture assembly with a mounting element for attaching a light fixture accessory to a stem of the light fixture assembly, the light fixture accessory detachably connectable to the mounting element, the light fixture assembly also having an interface for attaching various light fixture accessories to the bracket.

Claims

1. A light fixture for housing a lamp comprising:

a head for holding the lamp;

a base;

a stem extending from said head to said base;

a bracket coupled to said stem, said bracket having at least one elongated recess provided therein;

at least one light fixture accessory detachably connectable to said bracket;

said at least one light fixture accessory having an elongated protrusion located thereon for linearly inserting into the elongated recess; and

said at least one light fixture accessory being rigidly affixed at a point along said stem between said head and said base when the protrusion is inserted into the elongated recess.

2. The light fixture according to claim 1 wherein said bracket is integrally formed with said stem.

3. The light fixture according to claim 1 wherein said bracket has at least two recesses positioned on either side of said stem.

4. The light fixture according to claim 3 wherein said at least one light fixture accessory is has at least two protrusions for engaging with said at least two recesses.

5. The light fixture according to claim 1 wherein the protrusion is provided with an increasing diameter in cross-section such that when the protrusion is fitted into the recess, the protrusion is frictionally affixed to the recess.

6. The light fixture according to claim 1 wherein said at least one light fixture accessory is selected from the group consisting of:

a tray attachment, a picture frame attachment, an article holder attachment, a utility basket attachment, a clock attachment, and combinations thereof.

7. The light fixture according to claim 6 wherein when said at least one light fixture accessory comprises a tray attachment, the tray attachment includes a plurality of compartments.

8. The light fixture according to claim 6 wherein when said at least one light fixture accessory comprises a tray attachment, the tray attachment includes a flange having at least one hole extending therethrough.

9. The light fixture according to claim 8 wherein said tray attachment further comprises at least one upstanding protrusion positioned adjacent to said hole.

10. The light fixture according to claim 1 wherein said light fixture comprises a desk lamp.

11. The light fixture according to claim 1 wherein said light fixture comprises a floor lamp.

12. The light fixture according to claim 1 further comprising a clip coupled to said at least one light fixture accessory via a flexible connector.

13. The light fixture according to claim 12 wherein said flexible connector is detachably connectable to said at least one light fixture accessory.

14. A light fixture for housing a lamp comprising:

a head for holding the lamp;

a base;

a stem extending from said head to said base;

a mounting element coupled to said stem;

at least one light fixture accessory detachably connectable to said stem by means of said mounting element such that said at least one light fixture accessory may be selectively coupled to said stem;

wherein said at least one light fixture accessory is selected from the group consisting of;

a tray attachment, a picture frame attachment, an article holder attachment, a utility basket attachment, a clock attachment, and combinations thereof.

15. The light fixture according to claim 14 wherein said mounting element has at least one recess provided therein and said at least one light fixture accessory has a protrusion located thereon for engaging with the recess.

16. The light fixture according to claim 14 wherein said mounting element is integrally formed with said stem.

17. The light fixture according to claim 14 wherein said mounting element has at least two recesses positioned on either side of said stem.

18. The light fixture according to claim 17 wherein said at least one light fixture accessory is has at least two protrusions for engaging with said at least two recesses.

19. The light fixture according to claim 14 wherein when said at least one light fixture accessory comprises a tray attachment, the tray attachment includes a plurality of compartments.

20. The light fixture according to claim 14 wherein said light fixture comprises a desk lamp.

21. The light fixture according to claim 14 wherein said light fixture comprises a floor lamp.

22. A light fixture for housing a lamp comprising:

a head for holding the lamp;

a base;

a stem extending from said head to said base;

a mounting element connectable to said stem such that said mounting element may be positioned at a selected position along a length of said stem, said mounting element has at least two recesses positioned on either side of said stem; and

at least one light fixture accessory detachably connectable to said stem by means of said mounting element, said at least one light fixture accessory is has at least two protrusions for engaging with said at least two recesses;

wherein said protrusions are inserted into and engage with said recesses to secure said accessory to said mounting element.

23. The light fixture according to claim 22 wherein said at least one light fixture accessory is selected from the group consisting of:

a tray attachment, a picture frame attachment, an article holder attachment, a utility basket attachment, a clock attachment, and combinations thereof.

24. The light fixture according to claim 23 wherein when said at least one light fixture accessory comprises a tray attachment, the tray attachment includes a plurality of compartments.