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US 2026/0071738 A1Published application
Trimless Canopy for Lighting Fixture
AssigneeAllied Maker, LLC
InventorRyden Rizzo
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Abstract
Lighting fixture canopies generally need to be at least 4 to 5 inches in diameter to adequately cover a standard junction box, resulting in a bulky, obtrusive appearance that detracts from the overall design and clean lines of a space. A trimless canopy significantly reduces the size of the visible components, resulting in a more minimal and elegant appearance. The design offers a flush installation where the fixture blends seamlessly with the surrounding surface, minimizing the visual impact of the canopy while maintaining the required functionality.
Claims6
A lighting fixture canopy, comprising:
- a flat mud plate portion configured to be plastered-over and painted-over to provide a smooth appearance with respect to a wall or ceiling on which the canopy is mounted, the mud plate portion having a central aperture;
- a mounting plate portion connected to the mud plate portion and configured to attach to a junction box, the mounting plate portion having a pocket section configured to align with the central aperture of the mud plate portion and to fit within the junction box, the pocket section having a pocket aperture configured to allow electrical wires from the junction box to pass through the canopy;
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- a socket assembly configured to fit within the pocket section and to be affixed to the mounting plate portion, and to serve as an attachment point for a lighting fixture.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.