Frank J Watson

US Patent:

57436223, Apr 28, 1998

Filed:

Aug 14, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/698232

Inventors:

Ian R. Ibbitson - Seal Beach CA
Frank G. Watson - Long Beach CA

Assignee:

Architectural Landscape Lighting - Santa Ana CA

International Classification:

E01F 900
F21S 102

US Classification:

3621531

Abstract:

An in-ground light fixture includes a single unitary body having a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber and the second chamber being separated by a common wall, and plural conductive elements, each of which is molded within the common wall separating the first chamber and the second chamber and each of which forms a conductive pathway between the first chamber and the second chamber. The first chamber contains at least electrical components and a light source, and has an opening for receiving a lens, and the second chamber has an opening adapted to receive a power cable supplying power from an external power source. The plural conductive elements permit power to be supplied from the second chamber to the electrical components and the light source in the first chamber. The in-ground light is also adaptable for use as an elevated landscape light so as to provide lighting above grade level. According to the invention, the light housing has a lip extending therefrom, wherein the lip has at least one boss extending therefrom and has a diameter greater than the diameter of the housing.