Linda Marie Fredrickson

US Patent:

58035940, Sep 8, 1998

Filed:

Dec 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/771949

Inventors:

Linda L. Fredrickson - Temecula CA
Ann Hoch - Temecula CA

International Classification:

F21V 100

US Classification:

362351

Abstract:

A method for enhancing the appearance of landscape lighting, includes providing a shell having a size and shape adapted to cover an outdoor light fixture of predetermined size. The is composed at least partially of a translucent material and it has an exterior with a stone-like appearance. The method proceeds by covering the outdoor light fixture with the shell in order to conceal the outdoor light fixture with a decorative cover while still enabling light to pass outwardly through the shell. In line with the above method, an outdoor light accessory for enhancing the appearance of landscape lighting, includes a shell of translucent material having a size and shape and stone-like appearance as described above. One embodiment of the shell is composed of a translucent polystyrene material molded in a desired configuration to include three flanges through which plastic ground stakes can be driven to secure the shell in place.