Patent ID: 6116750
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: F21S,F21V

Abstract:
A lighting fixture for illuminating a shower enclosure having a ceiling, the fixture comprising a recessed downlighting fixture mounted above the ceiling, the ceiling having a ceiling opening formed therein above which the downlighting fixture is mounted, the downlighting fixture mounting a lamp capable of contacting moisture without damage to the lamp whether or not the lamp is illuminating the shower enclosure, electrical components connected to the lamp for energization of the lamp, the lamp being positioned by the downlighting fixture to illuminate the shower enclosure through the ceiling opening, a trim carried by the downlighting fixture and enclosing at least major portions of the lamp and at least portions of the electrical components, at least a portion of the trim extending through the ceiling opening, only that portion of the trim extending into the ceiling opening and lowermost portions of the lamp being visible from within the shower enclosure, the trim having a trim opening communicating with the interior of the shower enclosure, that portion of the trim extending through the ceiling opening positioning the trim opening substantially in or adjacent to the ceiling opening, a portion of the lamp from which light emanates being positioned relative to the trim opening and the ceiling opening to direct light into the shower enclosure, the trim opening being spaced from distal end portions of the lamp to form an annulus therebetween, the annulus comprising a spacing having dimensions sufficient to impede movement of moisture through the annulus and into spaces between interior surfaces of the trim and exterior surfaces of the lamp, the annulus communicating interior portions of the trim with the interior of the shower enclosure without damage to the electrical components due to contact with moisture.