Joseph F Hetherington

US Patent:

41093038, Aug 22, 1978

Filed:

Jul 26, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/708647

Inventors:

Joseph F. Hetherington - Levittown PA

International Classification:

H05B 3302

US Classification:

362216

Abstract:

A fluorescent light fixture accommodates a circular type fluorescent light element, or alternatively, a plurality of concentrically disposed circular type fluorescent light elements which may be readily mounted upon the fixture in order to alter the wattage rating of the same as desired. A translucent, substantially rigid, yet somewhat flexible, flat mounting plate has a conventional electrical ballast member mounted upon one side or surface thereof and similarly has a conventional, incandescent type lamp plug mounted upon the other side or surface thereof, the plug being electrically connected to the ballast member which is, in turn, electrically connected to the fluorescent light elements. The mounting plate has a substantially square-type configuration the corners of which are permanently deformed so as to integrally form flexible and resilient clip or clamping members for removably retaining the fluorescent elements upon the fixture, the elements being snapped thereinto. As a result of the provision of the flat mounting plate, and the mounted interrelationship between the same and the ballast and plug members, the fixture is particularly adaptable to be mounted upon a supporting surface in a flush manner whereby the light elements are able to be disposed immediately adjacent such surface and disposed parallel thereto.