Patent ID: 8136958

Claim:
A light fixture comprising: a fixture body comprising a frame having a top side and a bottom side, the top side defining a ballast channel and the bottom side disposed adjacent to a reflector formed from a sheet material; a lampholder mounted to the frame and configured to receive and electrically connect to a fluorescent tube positioned adjacent to the reflector; and a detachable power pack that is removable from the frame substantially free from interference, the detachable power pack comprising: a ballast channel cover configured to detachably engage the ballast channel on the top side of frame; a ballast disposed within the ballast channel, wherein the ballast comprises power input wiring and ballast output wiring, and further wherein the ballast output wiring is configured to be electrically connected to the lampholder such that electrical power is provided to the lampholder; and a power input connector having a socket portion and a plug portion, one of the socket portion and the plug portion mounted to one of the frame and the ballast channel cover and electrically connected to the power input wiring of the ballast, and the other of the socket portion and the plug portion connectible to a power supply line to provide electrical power from a power source.