Claims
- 1. An apparatus for reducing a size of an opening in a fixture housing having an inwardly directed flange proximate a lower end thereof surrounding and defining the opening, comprising:at least one flange extension member adapted to engage a portion of the inwardly directed flange and extend horizontally inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing, wherein the flange extension member comprises: an elongated first flange member, an elongated second flange member overlying the first flange member and a web connecting the first and second flange members to define an elongated slot configured to receive a portion of the inwardly directed flange of the fixture housing.
- 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first and second flange members and the connecting web further define an elongated opening opposite the connecting web that communicates with the slot.
- 3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first and second flange members are configured to frictionally engage the inwardly directed flange of the fixture housing when the inwardly directed flange is received within the elongated slot.
- 4. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:a first flange extension member adapted to engage the inwardly directed flange and extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing; and a second flange extension member disposed transverse to the first flange extension member and adapted to engage the inwardly directed flange and extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to further reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing.
- 5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the flange extension member includes a removable portion connected to the flange extension member through a line of weakening.
- 6. An apparatus for reducing a size of an opening in a fixture housing having an inwardly directed flange proximate a lower end thereof surrounding and defining the opening, comprising:a first flange extension member adapted to engage the inwardly directed flange and extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing; and a second flange extension member disposed transverse to the first flange extension member and adapted to engage the inwardly directed flange and extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to further reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing.
- 7. An apparatus for reducing a size of an opening in a fixture housing having an inwardly directed flange proximate a lower end thereof surrounding and defining the opening, comprising:a first flange extension member adapted to engage the inwardly directed flange and extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing; and a second flange extension member pivotally connected to the first flange extension member and adapted to engage the inwardly directed flange and extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to further reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing when the second flange extension member is pivoted transverse to the first flange extension member.
- 8. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein at least one of the first and second flange extension members includes a plurality of securement members configured to frictionally engage the inwardly directed flange of the fixture housing.
- 9. The apparatus of claim 7 further comprising a third flange extension member pivotally connected to the first flange extension member and adapted to engage the inwardly directed flange and extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to further reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing when the third flange extension member is pivoted transverse to the first flange extension member and parallel to the second flange extension member.
- 10. A retrofit luminaire assembly adapted for installation in a fixture housing having an inwardly directed flange proximate a lower end thereof surrounding and defining an opening in the fixture housing, comprising:at least one flange extension member adapted to engage a portion of the inwardly directed flange and extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing; a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; a lamp operatively connected to the panel and having a light-emitting section; a substantially transparent lens operatively connected to the lower surface of the panel and covering the light-emitting section of the lamp; and at least one pivot member associated with the panel, the pivot member being operable to engage the flange extension member and removably and pivotally support the panel between an inoperative position and an operative position whereby the panel is sized to substantially close the opening of reduced size in the fixture housing when oriented in its operative position.
- 11. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the flange extension member comprises:an elongated first flange member; an elongated second flange member overlying the first flange member; and a web connecting the first and second flange members.
- 12. The apparatus of claim 11 wherein the first and second flange members and the connecting web define an elongated slot configured to receive a portion of the inwardly directed flange of the fixture housing.
- 13. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the first and second flange members and the connecting web further define an elongated opening opposite the connecting web that communicates with the slot.
- 14. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the first and second flange members are configured to frictionally engage the inwardly directed flange of the fixture housing when the inwardly directed flange is received within the elongated slot.
- 15. A retrofit luminaire assembly adapted for installation in a fixture housing having an inwardly directed flange proximate a lower end thereof surrounding and defining an opening in the fixture housing, comprising:a first flange extension member adapted to engage the inwardly directed flange and extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing; a second flange extension member pivotally connected to the first flange extension member and adapted to engage the inwardly directed flange and extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to further reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing when the second flange extension member is pivoted transverse to the first flange extension member; a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; a lamp operatively connected to the panel and having a light-emitting section; a substantially transparent lens operatively connected to the lower surface of the panel and covering the light-emitting section of the lamp; and at least one pivot member associated with the panel, the pivot member being operable to engage at least one of the first and second flange extension members and removably and pivotally support the panel between an inoperative position and an operative position whereby the panel is sized to substantially close the opening of reduced size in the fixture housing when oriented in its operative position.
- 16. A retrofit luminaire assembly adapted for installation in a fixture housing having an inwardly directed flange proximate a lower end thereof surrounding and defining an opening in the fixture housing, comprising:at least one flange extension member adapted to engage a portion of the inwardly directed flange and extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing; a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; a lens operatively connected to the lower surface of the panel and adapted to enclose a light-emitting section of a lamp and having an upper peripheral edge operable to form a seal to enclose the lamp; and at least one pivot member associated with the panel, the pivot member being operable to engage the flange extension member and removably and pivotally support the panel between an inoperative position and an operative position whereby the panel is sized to substantially close the opening of reduced size in the fixture housing when oriented in its operative position.
- 17. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the flange extension member comprises:an elongated first flange member; an elongated second flange member overlying the first flange member; and a web connecting the first and second flange members.
- 18. The apparatus of claim 17 wherein the first and second flange members and the connecting web define an elongated slot configured to receive a portion of the inwardly directed flange of the fixture housing.
- 19. The apparatus of claim 18 wherein the first and second flange members and the connecting web further define an elongated opening opposite the connecting web that communicates with the slot.
- 20. The apparatus of claim 18 wherein the first and second flange members are configured to frictionally engage the inwardly directed flange of the fixture housing when the inwardly directed flange is received within the elongated slot.
- 21. A retrofit luminaire assembly adapted for installation in a fixture housing having an inwardly directed flange proximate a lower end thereof surrounding and defining an opening in the fixture housing, comprising:a first flange extension member adapted to engage the inwardly directed flange and extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing; a second flange extension member pivotally connected to the first flange extension member and adapted to engage the inwardly directed flange and extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to further reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing when the second flange extension member is pivoted transverse to the first flange extension member; a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; a lens operatively connected to the lower surface of the panel and adapted to enclose a light-emitting section of a lamp and having an upper peripheral edge operable to form a seal to enclose the lamp; and at least one pivot member associated with the panel, the pivot member being operable to engage at least one of the first and second flange extension members and removably and pivotally support the panel between an inoperative position and an operative position whereby the panel is sized to substantially close the opening of reduced size in the fixture housing when oriented in its operative position.
- 22. A method of installing a retrofit luminaire assembly in an existing fixture having a housing with an inwardly directed flange proximate a lower end thereof surrounding and defining an opening in the fixture housing, the fixture housing further having a ballast coupled to a power source through a first set of electrical leads, a first lamp socket coupled to the ballast through a second set of electrical leads, a lamp mounted in the first lamp socket, a reflector and a lens assembly covering the opening, comprising:removing the lens assembly from the fixture housing to expose the interior of the housing through the opening therein; disconnecting the first set of electrical leads coupled to the ballast; removing at least the lamp and the reflector from the fixture housing; engaging at least one flange extension member to a portion of the inwardly directed flange to extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing; providing a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; providing a second lamp socket operatively mounted to the panel for receiving a base of a lamp; providing a lens mounted to the lower surface of the panel for enclosing the light-emitting section of the lamp; providing at least one electrical control element for operating the lamp, the electrical control element being supported on the upper surface of the panel and electrically coupled to the second lamp socket; providing at least one pivot member associated with the panel; engaging the pivot member on the flange extension member for removably suspending the panel in an inoperative position; coupling the first set of electrical leads from the power source to the electrical control element; pivoting the panel to an operative position whereby the panel substantially closes the opening of reduced size in the fixture housing; and securing the panel in the operative position.
- 23. A method of installing a retrofit luminaire assembly in an existing fixture having a housing with an inwardly directed flange proximate a lower end thereof surrounding and defining an opening in the fixture housing, the fixture housing further having a ballast coupled to a power source through a first set of electrical leads, a first lamp socket coupled to the ballast through a second set of electrical leads, a lamp mounted in the first lamp socket, a reflector and a lens assembly covering the opening, comprising:removing the lens assembly from the fixture housing to expose the interior of the housing through the opening therein; disconnecting the second set of electrical leads coupled to the first lamp socket; removing at least the lamp and the reflector from the fixture; engaging at least one flange extension member to a portion of the inwardly directed flange to extend inwardly beyond the inwardly directed flange to reduce the size of the opening in the fixture housing; providing a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; providing a second lamp socket operatively mounted to the panel for receiving a base of a lamp; providing a lens mounted to the lower surface of the panel for enclosing the light-emitting section of the lamp; providing at least one pivot member associated with the panel; engaging the pivot member with the flange extension member for removably suspending the panel in an inoperative position; coupling the second set of electrical leads from the ballast to the second lamp socket; pivoting the panel to an operative position whereby the panel substantially closes the opening in the fixture housing; and securing the panel in the operative position.
- 24. A retrofit luminaire assembly adapted for installation in a fixture housing having an inwardly directed flange at a lower end thereof at least partially surrounding and defining an opening in the fixture housing, comprising:a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; a lamp socket supported by said panel and operable to receive a base of a lamp having a light-emitting section; a light-transmissive lens operatively connected to the lower surface of said panel and operable to cover the light-emitting section of the lamp; and at lest one pivot member associated with said panel, said pivot member being operatively supported by the fixture housing flange for pivotally supporting said panel between an inoperative position and an operative position.
- 25. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 24 further comprising at least one electrical control element for operating the lamp, wherein said electrical control element is supported on the upper surface of said panel and electrically coupled to said lamp socket.
- 26. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 24 further comprising a lamp having a base inserted in said lamp socket.
- 27. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 26 wherein said lamp has a longitudinal axis disposed substantially perpendicular to said panel.
- 28. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 24 wherein at least a portion of said lamp socket is disposed above the upper surface of said panel.
- 29. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 24 wherein said lens is hingedly supported on the lower surface of said panel for selective movement between a closed position enclosing a lamp having its base received in said socket and an open position facilitating access to said socket.
- 30. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 24 further comprising a reflector carried by said panel and adapted to be disposed about the light-emitting section of the lamp to direct light emitted from the lamp throug said lens.
- 31. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 30 wherein at least a portion of said reflector is disposed below the lower surface of said panel.
- 32. The retrofit luminaire assembly ofclaim 24 wherein said pivot member is operable to engage said flange.
- 33. A retrofit luminaire assembly adapted for installation in a fixture housing having an inwardly directed flange at a lower end thereof at least partially surrounding and defining an opening in the fixture housing, comprising:a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; a lamp socket supported by said panel and operable to receive a base of a lamp having a light-emitting section; a light-transmissive lens operatively connected to the lower surface of said panel and operable to cover the light-emitting section of the lamp; and at least one pivot member mounted on said panel and operatively supporting said panel on the fixture housing for pivotally supporting said panel between an inoperative position and an operative position.
- 34. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 33 further comprising at least one electrical control element for operating the lamp, wherein said electrical control element is supported on the upper surface of said panel and electrically coupled to said lamp socket.
- 35. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 33 further comprising a lamp having a base inserted in said lamp socket.
- 36. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 35 further said lamp has a longitudinal axis disposed substantially perpendicular to said panel.
- 37. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 33 wherein at least a portion of said lamp socket is disposed above the upper surface of said panel.
- 38. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 33 wherein said lens is hingedly supported on the lower surface of said panel for selective movement between a closed position enclosing a lamp having its base received in said socket and an open position facilitating access to said socket.
- 39. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 33 further comprising a reflector carried by said panel and adapted to be disposed about the light-emitting section of the lamp to direct light emitted from the lamp through said lens.
- 40. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 39 wherein at least a portion of said reflector is disposed below the lower surface of said panel.
- 41. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 33 wherein said pivot member is operable to engage said flange.
- 42. A retrofitted luminaire, comprising:a fixture housing having an inwardly directed flange at a lower end thereof at least partially surrounding and defining an opening in the fixture housing; a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; a lamp socket supported by said panel and operable to receive a base of a lamp having a light-emitting section; a light-transmissive lens operatively connected to the lower surface of said panel and operable to cover the light-emitting section of the lamp; and at least one pivot member associated with said panel, said pivot member being operatively supported by the fixture housing flange for pivotally supporting said panel between an inoperative position and an operative position.
- 43. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 42 further comprising at least one electrical control element for operating the lamp, wherein said electrical control element is supported on the upper surface of said panel and electrically coupled to said lamp socket.
- 44. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 42 further comprising a lamp having a base inserted in said lamp socket.
- 45. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 44 wherein said lamp has a longitudinal axis disposed substantially perpendicular to said panel.
- 46. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 42 wherein at least a portion of said lamp socket is disposed above the upper surface of said panel.
- 47. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 42 wherein said lens is hingedly supported on the lower surface of said panel for selective movement between a closed position enclosing a lamp having its base received in said socket and an open position facilitating access to said socket.
- 48. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 42 further comprising a reflector carried by said panel and adapted to be disposed about the light-emitting section of the lamp to direct light emitted from the lamp through said lens.
- 49. The retrofit luminaire assembly of claim 48 wherein at least a portion of said reflector is disposed below the lower surface of said panel.
- 50. A method of installing a retrofit luminaire assembly in an existing fixture having a housing with an inwardly directed flange at a lower end thereof at least partially surrounding and defining an opening in the fixture housing, said fixture housing further having a ballast coupled to a power source through a first set of electrical leads, a first lamp socket coupled to the ballast through a second set of electrical leads, a first lamp mounted in the first lamp socket, a reflector, and a lens assembly enclosing the first lamp and covering the opening, comprising:removing the lens assembly from the fixture housing to expose the interior of the housing through the opening therein; disconnecting the first set of electrical leads coupled to the ballast; removing at least the first lamp and the reflector from the fixture housing; providing a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; providing a second lamp socket operatively mounted to said panel for receiving a base of a second lamp; providing a lens mounted to the lower surface of said panel for enclosing the light-emitting section of said second lamp; providing at least one electrical control element for operating said second lamp, said electrical control element being supported within said housing and electrically coupled to said second lamp socket; providing at least one pivot member associated with said panel; operatively supporting the pivot member on the flange surrounding the opening in the fixture housing for suspending the panel in an inoperative position; coupling the first set of electrical leads from the power source to the electrical control element; pivoting the panel to an operative position; and securing said panel in the operative position.
- 51. The method of claim 50 wherein the step of providing said electrical control element includes supporting said electrical control element on the upper surface of said panel.
- 52. The method of claim 50 further comprising:orienting the light-emitting section of said second lamp to extend away from the lower surface of said panel.
- 53. The method of claim 50 further comprising:disconnecting the second set of electrical leads coupled to the first lamp socket; and removing the first lamp socket from the fixture housing.
- 54. The method of claim 50 further comprising:disconnecting the second set of electrical leads coupled to the first lamp socket; and removing the ballast from the fixture housing.
- 55. The method of claim 50 further comprising:providing a reflector about the light-emitting section of said second lamp for directing light emitted from said second lamp through said lens.
- 56. A method of installing a retrofit luminaire assembly in an existing fixture having a housing with an inwardly directed flange at a lower end thereof at least partially surrounding and defining an opening in the fixture housing, said fixture housing further having a ballast coupled to a power source through a first set of electrical leads, a first lamp socket coupled to the ballast through a second set of electrical leads, a first lamp mounted in the first lamp socket, a reflector, and a lens assembly covering the opening, comprising:removing the lens assembly from the fixture housing to expose the interior of the housing through the opening therein; disconnecting the second set of electrical leads coupled to the first lamp socket; removing at least the first lamp and the reflector from the fixture; providing a panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; providing a second lamp socket operatively mounted to said panel for receiving a base of a second lamp; providing a lens mounted to the lower surface of said panel for enclosing the light-emitting section of said second lamp; providing at least one pivot member associated with said panel; operatively supporting the pivot member on the flange surrounding the opening in the fixture housing for removably suspending the panel in an inoperative position; coupling the second set of electrical leads from the ballast to the second lamp socket; pivoting the panel to an operative position; and securing said panel in the operative position.
- 57. The method of claim 56 further comprising:orienting the light-emitting section of said second lamp to extend away from the lower surface of said panel.
- 58. The method of claim 56 further comprising:removing the first lamp socket from the fixture housing.
- 59. The method of claim 56 further comprising:providing a reflector about the light-emitting section of said second lamp for directing light emitted from said second lamp through said lens.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 09/436,305, filed Nov. 8, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,168,300, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 09/026,951, filed Feb. 20, 1998, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 5,997,158, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
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