Patent ID: 6799869
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: F21V,F21W

Abstract:
A light fixture, comprising:a cowl comprising an open end, a closed end and an inner surface forming a cavity, wherein the inner surface is substantially continuous; a socket positioned within the cavity and coupled to the inner surface of the closed end of the cowl, the socket being adapted for receiving a base of a lamp; a collar coupled to the cowl completely within the cavity formed by the cowl, and comprising an internal surface, an external surface, and inner aperture adapted for receiving the base of the lamp and a perimeter that follows contours of the inner surface of the cowl, wherein the collar substantially seals the closed end of the cavity against external elements; a lamp coupled to the socket, the lamp comprising a light emitting portion, a base and at least one contact; and a stem coupled to the cowl for supporting the cowl so that the open end of the cowl faces generally downward; wherein the open end of the cowl, the light emitting portion of the lamp and the external surface of the collar are open to external elements.