US 7,077,545 B2 · Weather resistant lighting fixture shelter method and apparatus

Abstract

The weather-resistant shelter for a lighting fixture is primarily designed for use in outdoor environments. The shelter comprises upper and lower hood segments attached to a backing plate. A horizontal gap between the hood segments allows cooling air to circulate around electrical components within the shelter while protecting the electrical components from moisture. A second embodiment comprises a backing plate sized and dimensioned to house certain electrical components. In an additional embodiment, the backing plate is divided into independent upper and lower halves for increased flexibility. The device may be specifically configured to accommodate a bulb of 60 watts or more.

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Dependent claims

A shelter to protect electrical components of a lighting fixture comprising:

at least one electrical component;
at least one vertical backing plate adapted to be disposed along one vertical side wall;
a first hood attached to said at least one vertical backing plate, said first hood having a generally downwardly sloping shape that extends parallel to said at least one vertical backing plate;
a second hood attached to said at least one vertical backing plate, said second hood comprising a first segment and a second segment extending parallel to said at least one vertical backing plate, said first segment partially overlapping and received within said first hood;
said first hood forming a horizontal gap between said first hood and said first segment of said second hood, such that air can circulate through said gap.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Weather resistant lighting fixture shelter method and apparatus

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