Patent ID: 8465181
Filing Date: 2013-06-18
Classification: F21V

Abstract:
1. A recessed light fixture, comprising: a fixture housing including a pan, said pan having a light exit aperture; a plurality of housing sidewalk extending upwardly from said pan, one of said sidewalls having a ballast box aperture provided therethrough; a ballast box removably received in said ballast box aperture, said ballast box having at least one wiring aperture for providing wiring into said light fixture housing; said ballast box having a sidewall with a recess notch; said ballast box including a stop structure along a periphery of said ballast box to engage said housing sidewall to prevent said ballast box from fitting through said ballast box aperture, said stop structure preventing said ballast box from entering said ballast box aperture from outside of said light fixture housing; and at least one spring clip on said housing sidewall adjacent said ballast box aperture; wherein said spring clip removably engages said recess notch in said ballast box sidewall and maintains said ballast box in position when said ballast box is received in said ballast box aperture.