Jason Allen Plourde

US Patent:

20030026094, Feb 6, 2003

Filed:

Aug 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/920429

Inventors:

Jason Plourde - DeBary FL, US
Michael Brennan - Winter Springs FL, US
Frederick Froelich - Leesburg FL, US
Von Plourde - Heathrow FL, US

International Classification:

F21S008/04

US Classification:

362/225000, 362/260000, 362/432000

Abstract:

An adjustable support member for attaching fluorescent lamps to a light strip fixture body. The adjustable support member is easily adjusted to accommodate fixture bodies having a variety of widths, thereby simplifying the upgrading of existing light fixtures to use more energy efficient bulbs. The support member includes a generally planar support body having a pair of channels formed thereon, and a pair of angle brackets which may be slid into the respective channels to a desired width. The angle brackets are held at a desired width by the ratchet/pawl effect of mating detents formed on the support body and the angle brackets. The channels are formed by stamping generally L-shaped channel members integral with the support body material. A reflector having a center ridge is formed to have a mounting tab by cutting a generally U-shaped opening along the center ridge. The mounting tab is then easily flattened for attachment to the support body for installing the reflector as part of the fixture upgrade.