Bezel for a light source
A bezel (or other article) for a light source includes a cutout portion to allow the bezel to ride up and over any cross braces in the suspended ceiling. The bezel design can be comprised of a variety of materials, as will be appreciated in light of the present disclosure, and in a variety of shape configurations, to generally provides for diffusing (or otherwise manipulating) light emanating from a light source (such as an LED (light emitting diode) strip) secured to the ceiling braces. The bezel includes a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm connected between the first and second arm. The first arm includes a first securing means for releasably fastening the first arm to the bracket. The second arm includes a second securing means for releasably fastening the second arm to the bracket.
1 . An article for a light source connectable to a bracket for a suspended ceiling, the article comprising:
a first arm having a first securing means for releasably fastening the first arm to the bracket, the first securing means being on or near a proximal end of the first arm;
a second arm having a second securing means for releasably fastening the second arm to the bracket, the second securing means disposed on or near a proximal end of the second arm; and
a connecting segment connected between distal ends of the first and second arm;
wherein a gap is formed between the connecting segment and the bracket when the article is installed on the bracket, creating a void,
wherein the connecting segment is at least semi-transparent to visible light, and
wherein the first and second arms include at least one cutout configured to provide clearance for a cross brace of the suspended ceiling.
2 . The article of claim 1 , wherein the article comprises a diffuser configured to cause the light source to diffuse a predetermined amount of light.
3 . The article of claim 1 , wherein the securing means comprise a snap-fit groove.
4 . The article of claim 1 , wherein the securing means comprises magnets.
5 . The article of claim 1 , wherein the securing means comprises an adhesive strip.
6 . The article of claim 5 , wherein the adhesive strip comprises a permanent adhesive.
7 . The article of claim 5 , wherein the adhesive strip comprises a removable adhesive.
8 . The article of claim 1 , wherein the securing means comprises a hook-and-loop fastener.
9 . The article of claim 1 , wherein the article comprises a translucent material.
10 . The article of claim 1 , wherein the article comprises a clear plastic material.
11 . The article of claim 1 , wherein the connecting segment is a diffuser.
12 . The article of claim 11 , wherein the bracket is a brace of a suspended ceiling.
13 . An article for a light source connectable to a bracket for a suspended ceiling, the article comprising:
a first arm having a first securing means for releasably fastening the first arm to the bracket, the first securing means being on or near a proximal end of the first arm;
a second arm having a second securing means for releasably fastening the second arm to the bracket, the second securing means disposed on or near a proximal end of the second arm; and
a connecting segment connected between distal ends of the first and second arm;
wherein a gap is formed between the connecting segment and the bracket when the article is installed on the bracket,
wherein the connecting segment is at least semi-transparent to visible light, and
wherein the first and second arms include at least one cutout configured to provide clearance for a cross brace of the suspended ceiling.
14 . The article of claim 13 , wherein the diffuser is configured to cause the light source to diffuse a predetermined amount of light.
15 . The article of claim 13 , wherein each of the first securing means and the second securing means comprises a snap-fit groove.
16 . The article of claim 13 , wherein each of the first securing means and the second securing means comprises magnets.
17 . The article of claim 13 , wherein each of the first securing means and the second securing means comprises an adhesive strip.
18 . The article of claim 13 , wherein each of the first securing means and the second securing means comprises a hook-and-loop fastener.