Patent ID: 6364511
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: F21S,F21V

Abstract:
A trim assembly for mounting in the outer housing of in-ceiling recessed light fixtures having a lamp socket supported on either one of different first and second lamp socket spring clips, said trim assembly comprising:a light baffle and/or a trim ring adapted for insertion in the said outer housing of a recessed light fixture; an adapter bracket configured to make retentive engagement with said light baffle or said trim ring, said adapter bracket including first portions configured to make retentive engagement with a said first spring clip and second portions configured to make retentive engagement with a said second spring clip; said first portions including spring clip engaging edges spaced apart by a first distance, said second portions including spring clip engaging edges spaced apart by a second distance substantially different from said first distance, such that lamp socket spring clips of different sizes may be engaged to said adapter bracket in one or the other of said first and second portions; means for securing said adapter bracket in the said outer housing such that said baffle and/or said trim ring and said socket are supported in said outer housing on said adapter bracket.