Patent ID: 6592237
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: F21S,F21V,F21Y

Abstract:
An add-on panel frame for an existing ceiling light fixture having a lens cover, comprising:first and second parallel length portions; first and second parallel width portions, said width portions extending between and connecting said length portions to define a generally rectangular framework having an open central area, said framework being dimensioned to fit a ceiling grid opening and configured to support the ceiling light fixture; means formed proximate each opposing end of said first and second length portions for securing the lens cover of the ceiling light fixture within the open central area of said framework; fastening means integrally formed at each opposing end of each of said length portions and each of said width portions, for perpendicularly connecting the width portions and the length portions together; a first series of horizontally aligned vents formed in at least one of said length portions; and a second series of horizontally aligned vents formed in at least one of said width portions; whereby, the lens cover is removed from the existing ceiling light fixture, the framework is fitted within the ceiling grid opening to support the ceiling light fixture, and the lens cover is then mounted within the framework, thereby allowing air to circulate around the light fixture to provide increased ventilation.