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US 2003/0189834 A1Published application
Apparatus for attaching light base to light cover and method of making same
OwnerCheng Ming Hsinginventor
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Abstract
A fixture for a light that facilitates the mounting of a cover to a base of the light fixture. The base of the fixture includes at least one frictional spring member, which can lock the cover onto the base. The frictional spring members can provide adequate force to securely lock the cover onto the base of the fixture, yet allow for easy removal and re-installation of the cover onto the base.
Claims16
A fixture for a light, said fixture comprising:
- a base;
- and
- at least one frictional spring member provided in said base, said at least one frictional spring member adapted to secure a cover to said base.
A fixture assembly for a light, said fixture assembly comprising:
- a base;
- and
- a cover positioned on said base,
- wherein said cover is held against said base by at least one frictional spring member.
1 more element
A fixture assembly for a light, said fixture assembly comprising:
- a base having an upper surface, an interior portion of said upper surface having a recess therein;
- a cover having a projecting flange and a rim, said projecting flange corresponding to at least a portion of said recess in said upper surface of said base such that said projecting flange can be positioned in said recess,
- wherein said cover is held against said base by at least one frictional spring member which each extends upwardly from said recess in said upper surface and contacts said rim of said cover to secure said cover to said base.
A method of making a fixture for a light comprising the steps of:
- providing a base with at least one orifice therethrough;
- and
- positioning a frictional spring member in said at least one orifice in said base, said frictional spring member extending upwardly from said base and is adapted to secure a cover to said base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.