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Bracket for a fluorescent light fixture

a fluorescent light fixture and bracket technology, applied in the field of brackets for mounting fluorescent light fixtures, can solve the problems of relatively unpleasant illumination provided by known systems, relatively inefficient conversion of electricity into visible light, and relatively expensive operation, and achieves pleasant levels of illumination. , the effect of cost and energy saving

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-22
MCALOON MCHAEL
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[0008] These brackets permit the construction of an inexpensive and energy-efficient lighting system, which provides pleasant levels of illumination.

Problems solved by technology

However, incandescent lights convert electricity to visible light relatively inefficiently, and are therefore relatively costly to run.
However, the illumination provided by known systems can be relatively unpleasant.

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[0020] With reference to FIG. 1, a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a bracket, is illustrated, and is designated by the general reference numeral 20.

[0021] The bracket includes a main body member 22 and an insert portion 24, shown separated from one another in the exploded view in FIG. 2.

[0022] The main body member 22 includes a base portion 26, a support portion 28 and a strut portion 30, formed integrally, out of a single piece of metal bar, bent and welded into the appropriate shape.

[0023] The base portion 26 takes the form of a substantially rectangular metal plate having a first end 26A and a second end 26B, spaced apart from one another, and is provided with two apertures 32 disposed adjacent the first end 26A.

[0024] The support portion 28 bisects and extends substantially normally from base portion 26 to a terminus 34, and defines a planar support surface 36 provided with apertures 38.

[0025] The strut portion 30 extends from the second end 26B of the base p...

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Abstract

A bracket for use on a wall and with a pair of fasteners and a fluorescent light fixture, the latter being of the type having an elongate housing including a substantially flat base adapted to be secured against a planar wall or ceiling surface. The bracket comprises a main body member defining an elongate slot and mounted in use to said wall such that, in use, said slot extends upwardly and away from said wall in angled relation thereto. In use, a pair of said brackets are mounted on said wall, in horizontally spaced relation to one another, and the base of said housing is mounted to the main body members by said fasteners, each extending through the slot of a respective main body member. A shelf can be supported across the brackets.

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[0001] This application claims priority to Canadian Patent Application Serial No. 2,516,806 filed Aug. 22, 2005, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to the field of lighting, and more particularly, to a bracket for mounting fluorescent light fixtures. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] It is well-known to use incandescent lights for the purposes of illumination, and a wide variety of fixtures are commercially available. Incandescent systems are known to provide pleasant illumination, at relatively low installed cost. However, incandescent lights convert electricity to visible light relatively inefficiently, and are therefore relatively costly to run. [0004] Fluorescent lighting represents an energy-efficient alternative, and low-cost fluorescent fixtures are widely available. These fixtures commonly include an elongate housing including a substantially flat base adapted to be secured against a p...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G29/02E04G3/20
CPCA47B97/00F21Y2103/00F21V21/02
Inventor MCALOON, MCHAEL
Owner MCALOON MCHAEL