Patent ID: 7575338

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 having 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 top side of 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 mounted to the ballast channel cover, 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 mounted to the ballast channel cover, wherein the power input connector is electrically connected to the power input wiring of the ballast and configured to receive the electrical power from a power source.