Patent ID: 7018077

Claim:
A lens ring for retaining one or more lenses for use with a recessed light fixture having a light fixture housing comprising: an attachment body, comprising an inner sleeve and an upper eave connected to the inner sleeve; said inner sleeve defining a void and having a retaining means; said inner sleeve configured to connect to the light fixture housing; said retaining means in the inner sleeve configured to retain the inner sleeve in fixed relation to the light fixture housing; said upper eave defining a void and having a recessed cavity and an integral securing means comprising internal threads; an attachment insert comprising a lens portion and an integral complimentary securing means comprising external threads; said attachment insert securely received inside said recessed cavity; wherein said internal threads of the securing means and said external threads of the complimentary securing means operate together to secure the attachment insert within the recessed cavity; and said attachment insert oriented within the recessed cavity and removably connected to the upper eave by said securing means and said complimentary securing means.