Patent ID: 8523383
Filing Date: 2013-09-03
Classification: F21S,F21V,F21Y

Abstract:
1. A kit for retrofitting a preexisting recessed light fixture housing mounted in a ceiling plane, the preexisting recessed light fixture housing having an upper base panel and opposed end walls extending generally downward from the upper base panel, the kit comprising: a first mounting bracket configured to be coupled to a first end wall of the opposed end walls of the preexisting recessed light fixture housing and comprising a first electrical socket; a second mounting bracket configured to be coupled to a second end wall of the opposed end walls of the preexisting recessed light fixture housing and comprising a second electrical socket, the first and second electrical sockets completing a circuit with a lamp when the lamp is installed between the first and second electrical sockets; a ballast that provides power to the circuit when the retrofit kit assembly is installed in the recessed light fixture and that is configured to be coupled to the upper base panel of the preexisting recessed light fixture housing; and an adhesive disposed on a mounting side of the ballast and provisionally mounting the ballast to the upper base panel of the housing prior to installation of a fastener, which permanently mounts the ballast to the upper base panel of the housing.