Patent ID: 8177385
Filing Date: 2012-05-15
Classification: E04B,F21S,F21V,F21Y,F24F

Abstract:
1. A T-bar for a suspended ceiling, comprising in combination: an elongate rigid spine extending between terminal ends including a first terminal end and a second terminal end; said spine formed at least partially of a material having a higher than average thermal conductivity; said terminal ends each adapted to be coupled to adjacent supports; a lower portion of said spine including a rest shelf extending to at least one lateral side of said spine, said rest shelf adapted to support an edge of a ceiling tile resting upon said rest shelf, wherein said rest shelf includes at least one fin on a top thereof; at least one light source carried by said spine beneath said rest shelf; and at least one fin coupled to a portion of said spine above said rest shelf, said fin in heat transfer connection with said spine and said light source, said fin enhancing a surface area available for heat transfer to air adjacent said spine.