Aquarium light strip
AssigneeCurrent USA, Inc.
InventorDennis Fredricks
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Abstract
Various embodiments of the present invention provide a lighting system and apparatus that may be utilized with aquariums. The features and functionality of the lighting system and apparatus provide easy access to the opening of an aquarium for various purposes, such as cleaning and maintenance. In addition, the features and functionality of some embodiments provide a lighting system that does not require ballasts, light sockets, or a multitude of wiring, and includes a modular design. Further, for some embodiments, features of the present invention allow the lighting apparatus to illuminate the aquarium, while simultaneously limiting the evaporation of water from the aquarium.
Claims29
An aquarium lighting system, comprising:
- a modular light fixture, comprising:
- an internal frame;
- a light element mounted to the internal frame;
- a heat sink mounted to the internal frame and configured to dissipate heat generated by the light element;
- and
- a clear acrylic cover that covers the internal frame and the light element from water exposure;
- and
- a power supply unit that is electrically coupled to the modular light fixture, wherein the power supply unit supplies power to the modular light fixture.
The aquarium lighting system of claim I, wherein the light element is removable.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.