Daniel O Francis

US Patent:

6632006, Oct 14, 2003

Filed:

Nov 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/715846

Inventors:

Graham M. Rippel - South Easton MA
Daniel F. Francis - Warren RI
Brian Roberge - Allston MA
Erik B. Thomas - Little Compton RI

Assignee:

Genlyte Thomas Group LLC - Louisville KY

International Classification:

F21S 106

US Classification:

362366, 362365, 362364, 362147, 362148, 362373

Abstract:

A finishing section of a recessed wall wash light fixture has a heat conducting side wall. The inner surface of the side wall has a reflective finish. A lamp is non-centrally aligned within the finishing section. The reflective sides cooperate with the off axis location of the lamp to operate as a kick reflector to kick a portion of the light emitted outward from the fixture at high angles to illuminate a nearby wall close to the ceiling line. The finishing section functions as a lamp support, heat shield and kick reflector reducing the number of parts and complexity of assembly typical of wall wash light fixtures. The finishing section is mounted substantially within a rough-in section housing. An aperture cone section, lens, hinge and bias mechanism, and rotatable collar improve performance and functionality of the fixture.