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Sensor module connector

  • US 8,636,385 B2
  • Filed: 02/13/2009
  • Issued: 01/28/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A relocatable, add-on control sensor module for control of at least one recessed light fixture mounted in a suspended ceiling system comprising:

  • a sensor module including a sensor module housing having a sensor socket, a bottom trim flange and at least one sensor extending through said trim flange, said at least one sensor being in electrical connectivity with said at least one sensor socket;

    at least one recessed light fixture having at least one fixture socket to which said add-on sensor module is electrically connected by a removable and pluggable cable allowing direct communication between said light fixture and said sensor module;

    a suspended ceiling t-bar grid support member extending along at least one side of said sensor module housing to which said sensor module housing is mounted;

    a bracket affixed to said sensor module housing for mounting said sensor module to said support member separate and remote from said recessed light fixture;

    wherein said sensor module housing is separate and relocatable from said light fixture such that said sensor module housing is relocatable to a point remote from said recessed light fixture and designed for affixation directly to said suspended ceiling t-bar grid support member.

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