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Recessed can downlight retrofit illumination device

  • US 9,447,935 B2
  • Filed: 01/08/2015
  • Issued: 09/20/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/10/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of upgrading an illumination device disposed at least partially within a recessed-can lighting fixture, the fixture being associated with an outlet electrically connected to a source of power, the method comprising:

  • connecting to the outlet a discrete driver module comprising (i) circuitry for supplying power to and controlling at least one light-emitting diode and (ii) a connector compatible with the outlet; and

    after connecting the driver module to the outlet, mounting within the recessed-can fixture a discrete lighting module configured to operatively couple the driver module to at least one light-emitting diode; and

    electrically connecting the lighting module to the driver module such that the lighting module is electrically connected to and otherwise physically separate from the driver module.

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