Patent ID: 6755551
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: B60Q,F21S,F21V,F21Y

Abstract:
A thin profile task light, comprising:an elongated housing having a longitudinally extending and downwardly opening window; an elongated lighting element located within the housing and including electrical connectors located at opposite ends thereof; a pair of electrical power sockets shaped to receive the opposite ends of the lighting element therein to physically support the lighting element and electrically connect with the electrical connectors to supply electrical power to the lighting element; a reflector located between the lighting element and the housing; a lens covering at least a portion of the window; and a power supply assembly, comprising: a ballast regulating the supply of electrical power to the lighting element; an electrical switch controlling the supply of electrical power to the ballast; and a circuit board, wherein the ballast and the electrical switch are mounted on the circuit board; and wherein the task light has an overall thickness of within the range of from about 0.5 inches to about 1.0 inches.