Fireproof Trim and Insulated Lighting Assembly
OwnerAaron O'Brieninventor
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Abstract
A lighting assembly includes a light fixture adapted to be disposed in relation to an opening defined in a surface of a structure such that a lamp may be installed in the light fixture through the opening of the structure. A thermal insulation barrier surrounds the light fixture, is positioned in close proximity of the opening of the structure and constructed so as to entrap heat from the opening of the structure. A trim has an outer surface, configured to substantially enclose the opening, consists of at least one fireproof material, and is adapted to engage the light fixture so that the outer surface is disposed in proximity to the opening of the structure and forms a continuous surface with the structure.
Claims22
A lighting assembly, comprising:
- a light fixture adapted to be disposed in relation to an opening defined in a surface of a structure such that a lamp may be installed in the light fixture through the opening of the structure;
- a thermal insulation barrier surrounding the light fixture, positioned in close proximity of the opening of the structure and constructed so as to entrap heat received through the opening of the structure;
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- a trim having an outer surface configured to substantially enclose the opening, the trim comprising at least one fireproof material and being adapted to engage the light fixture so that the outer surface is disposed in proximity to the opening of the structure and forms a continuous surface with the structure.
A thermal insulation barrier integral to a lighting fixture of a lighting assembly, the light fixture being adapted to be disposed in relation to an opening defined in a surface of a structure such that a lamp may be installed in the light fixture through the opening, the thermal insulation barrier comprising an insulating material suitable for continuous use at temperatures at or above about 1080 degrees F. with an “R-value” greater than 2.2 per inch of thickness, and constructed in a manner to inhibit heat from transferring via the aperture of the light fixture through the lighting assembly to an area above the surface of the structure.
A trim for a lighting assembly, the trim adapted to mate with a light fixture of the light assembly, the light fixture being adapted to be disposed in relation to an opening defined in a surface of a structure such that a lamp may be installed in the light fixture through the opening, the trim comprising an outer surface, configured to substantially enclose the opening, consisting of at least one fireproof material, and being adapted to engage the light fixture so that the outer surface is disposed in proximity to the opening of the structure and forms a continuous surface with the structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.