# US 11,906,131 B2 · Flexible suspension lighting > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,906,131 B2 - Document ID: US11906131B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/659,768 - Filed: 2022-04-19 - Published: 2022-10-27 - Granted: 2024-02-20 - Earliest claimed: 2021-04-23 - Assignees: PureEdge Lighting LLC - Applicants: PureEdge Lighting LLC - Inventors: Gregory L. Kay - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11906131B2 ## CPC - F21S 8/061: {with a non-rigid pendant, i.e. a cable, wire or chain} - F21S 4/26: of rope form, e.g. LED lighting ropes, or of tubular form - F21S 8/026: {intended to be recessed in a ceiling or like overhead structure, e.g. suspended ceiling} - F21V 5/04: of lens shape - F21V 21/008: Suspending from a cable or suspension line - F21V 23/06: the elements being coupling devices {, e.g. connectors} - F21W 2131/10: Outdoor lighting - F21Y 2115/10: Light-emitting diodes [LED] - F21S: NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - F21W: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS - F21Y: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED ## Abstract A tension-mounted support lighting system provides visually stimulating flexile, lighting housed within an unconventional silicone lens. The system offers flexible installation and conceptual yet functional design. The lighting strip bends up and down giving it the unique ability to traverse open spaces wall to wall, wall to ceiling, or floor to ceiling. Various optional components allow customization and control for an ideal outdoor lighting system. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A lighting system comprising: a flexible body section having two opposing ends defining a length and a first enclosed longitudinal cavity extending through the body section for the entire length; a flexible lens having a second enclosed longitudinal cavity and attachable to the flexible body section; a plurality of LEDs positioned within the second enclosed longitudinal cavity, the body section, lens and LEDs forming a lighting structure; a support cable having two opposing ends, the support cable being threaded into and through the first enclosed longitudinal cavity and each end being fixed to an exterior surface to thereby suspend the lighting structure for operation; and a power cable electrically connected to the plurality of LEDs and a power source. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The lighting system of claim 1, wherein the flexible lens is comprised of silicone. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The lighting system of claim 2, wherein the flexible lens is translucent. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The lighting system of claim 2, wherein the flexible lens is transparent. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The lighting system of claim 1, further comprising an end cap secured to each opposing end of the flexible body. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The lighting system of claim 1, wherein the flexible lens has a length equal to the length of the flexible body section. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The lighting system of claim 5, wherein the end caps secure to ends of the flexible lens. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The lighting system of claim 1, further comprising a first anchor fixed to a first surface and a second anchor fixed to a second surface, wherein the opposing ends of the support cable are attached to the first and second anchors to suspend the lighting system. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The lighting system of claim 8, wherein at least one of the first and second anchors comprises a turnbuckle. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The lighting system of claim 1, wherein two lighting structures are connected together by a connector and suspended by the support cable. ### Claim 11 A lighting system comprising: a flexible body section comprising: two opposing ends defining a length; a first enclosed longitudinal cavity extending through the body section for the entire length; and a longitudinal channel defined by two sidewalls and a base wall; a flexible lens having a second enclosed longitudinal cavity and attachable to the flexible body section adjacent the longitudinal channel; a plurality of LEDs positioned within the second enclosed longitudinal cavity, wherein the flexible body section, the flexible lens and the plurality of LEDs form a lighting structure; a support cable having two opposing ends, the support cable being threaded into and through the first enclosed longitudinal cavity and exiting each end of the first enclosed longitudinal cavity for affixing each opposing end to exterior support surfaces and thereby suspend the lighting structure for operation; a power cable electrically connected to the plurality of LEDs and a power source; and an end cap secured to each opposing end of the flexible body, the end caps having an opening to allow passage of the support cable and power cable. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The lighting system of claim 11, wherein the flexible lens has a length equal to the length of the flexible body section. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The lighting system of claim 12, wherein the end caps secure to ends of the flexible lens. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The lighting system of claim 12, further comprising a first anchor fixed to a first surface and a second anchor fixed to a second surface, wherein the opposing ends of the support cable are attached to the first and second anchors to suspend the lighting system. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The lighting system of claim 14, wherein at least one of the first and second anchors comprises a turnbuckle. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The lighting system of claim 11, wherein two lighting structures are connected together by a connector and suspended by the support cable.