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Apparatus, method, and system for independent aiming and cutoff steps in illuminating a target area

  • US 8,789,967 B2
  • Filed: 05/15/2012
  • Issued: 07/29/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/02/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A lighting apparatus comprising:

  • a. an enclosure comprising a body having an interior and an opening into said interior wherein the body is pivotable about a first pivot axis extending along the length of the body, the enclosure adapted to receive and positionally affix one or more light sources in its interior such that the one or more light sources project light generally along a first principal axis;

    b. a housing comprising a first portion adapted to receive the enclosure and a second portion adapted to receive a reflective surface wherein the reflective surface is angled relative the first principal axis when received by the second portion, the second portion pivotable about the first pivot axis independently of the body of the enclosure; and

    c. a yoke comprising a first portion adapted to receive the housing and a second portion adapted for connection to a mounting structure, the yoke pivotable about a second pivot axis extending through its connection point to the mounting structure;

    d. wherein the spread of light projected from the one or more light sources in one direction relative the first principal axis is limited by the degree to which the reflective surface is pivoted relative the body.

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