US 6,663,259 B2 · Decorative lighting frame

Abstract

A decorative frame is provided comprising a rigid support structure composed of a plurality of elongated members that define a frame upon which may be mounted a variety of different decorative elements, including decorative fabrics, metal, glass and plastic, which elements may be configured in an ornamental pattern, such as a floral or abstract design. In addition to the means for attaching the decorative elements to the front of the frame, means for attaching the frame to a lighting fixture, such as a bar-type lighting fixture typically found in bathrooms, are also provided, said means being generally disposed on the rear of the frame. While in the preferred embodiment the shape of the decorative frame is generally rectangular, a variety of other shapes are similarly contemplated, such as arcuate, circular, toroidal, pyramidal or trapezoidal.

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Dependent claims

A decorative lighting frame for mounting about an existing rectangular bar-type lighting fixture having two or more sockets for light bulbs, said frame including:

a rigid support structure composed of a plurality of elongated members that define a cavity having an opening thereto, said cavity and said opening being at least as large as said lighting fixture, wherein said support structure is formed so as to cover said fixture and to allow sufficient spacing between said light bulbs and said support structure to prevent contact therebetween;
means for removably attaching said support structure to said lighting fixture;
a decorative element for covering said support structure;
and
attaching means for releasably attaching said decorative element to said support structure.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Decorative lighting frame

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Abstract

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