Patent ID: 9625132
Date: 2017-04-18
CPC Classifications: F21S,F21V

Claim:
1. A light fixture mounting system for mounting a light fixture relative to a structure, the system comprising: a nipple assembly configured to be secured relative to the structure, the nipple assembly including a longitudinally extending nipple with at least one longitudinal channel and a series of outer threads extending over at least a portion of the longitudinal length of the nipple; and a fixture mount assembly including a mount body defining at least one mounting structure, a prong assembly extending from the mount body and including at least one prong leg extending to a free end with an outwardly extending prong foot, and an adjusting nut positioned about the at least one prong leg between the mount body and the respective prong foot; wherein the fixture mount assembly is configured to be positioned relative to the nipple assembly such that each prong leg is positioned in a corresponding longitudinal channel and the adjusting nut is tightened about the outer threads such that the adjusting nut contacts the at least one prong foot and the at least one prong leg is retained in the corresponding longitudinal channel.