IP Library Granted Patent US 10,627,080
Granted Patent B2
US 10,627,080 · App. 16/104,731 · Granted Apr 21, 2020

Lighting fixture for use in a secure detention facility

Inventor: Brad Wilson (Twin Lakes, WI)
Assignee: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
F21V15/01F21V5/04F21V17/06F21V19/001F21V23/009F21Y2115/10
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Patent No.
US 10,627,080
App. No.
16/104,731
Granted
Apr 21, 2020
Kind
B2
Abstract

A lighting fixture for use in a security detention facility. The lighting fixture includes a unitary housing adapted to be mounted to a surface in the security detention facility, a first bracket disposed within the unitary housing, and a light source coupled to the first bracket, the light source including a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). When the unitary housing is mounted to the surface in the security detention facility, the internal components of the lighting fixture (e.g., the light source) are not accessible, such that inmates of the security detention facility are unable to damage the internal components of the lighting fixture or access the internal components of the lighting fixture to hide weapons or contraband therein or use those components to harm themselves, other inmates, and/or security personnel.

Claims (41)

1. A lighting fixture for use in a security detention facility, the lighting fixture comprising:

a unitary housing adapted to be mounted to a surface in the security detention facility;

a first bracket disposed within the unitary housing;

a light source coupled to the first bracket, the light source comprising a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs);

a first lens fixedly coupled to the unitary housing; and

a second lens fixedly coupled to the unitary housing between the first bracket and the first lens,

wherein the light source is not accessible when the unitary housing is mounted to the surface in the security detention facility

wherein the unitary housing comprises a top wall and first and second side walls that extend outward from the top wall, the first lens fixedly coupled to the unitary housing between the top wall and the first bracket, the first lens having a side that directly engages the top wall of the unitary housing, and the second lens having a side that directly contacts the first lens.

2. The lighting fixture of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) and a light-emitting diode (LED) board including the plurality of LEDs, wherein the PCB is arranged on the first bracket and the LED board is arranged on the PCB.

3. The lighting fixture of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of LEDs are arranged in parallel with one another.

4. The lighting fixture of claim 1 , wherein the light source is coupled to the first bracket via a plurality of fasteners, each fastener having a portion extending outward from a top surface of the first bracket and a portion extending outward from a bottom surface of the first bracket.

5. The lighting fixture of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of second brackets disposed within the unitary housing, wherein the second lens is seated against the first lens and against the second brackets within the unitary housing.

6. The lighting fixture of claim 1 , wherein the first bracket comprises a body, a first wing extending outward from the body in a first direction, and a second wing extending outward from the body in a second direction opposite the first direction, and wherein the light source is coupled to the body of the first bracket.

7. The lighting fixture of claim 6 , further comprising a driver coupled to the first wing of the first bracket.

8. The lighting fixture of claim 7 , further comprising a driver cover mounted to the first bracket, wherein the driver is disposed between the first bracket and the driver cover.

9. A lighting fixture for use in a security detention facility, the lighting fixture comprising:

a unitary housing adapted to be mounted to a surface in the security detention facility;

a first bracket disposed within the unitary housing;

a light source coupled to the first bracket, the light source comprising a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs);

a pair of second brackets disposed within the unitary housing, each of the second brackets being structurally separate from the unitary housing and the first bracket; and

a lens fixedly coupled to the unitary housing, the lens seated against the second brackets within the unitary housing,

wherein the unitary housing comprises a top wall and first and second side walls that extend outward from the top wall, the lens fixedly coupled to the unitary housing between the top wall and the first bracket, and the lens having a side that directly contacts the top wall of the unitary housing.

10. The lighting fixture of claim 9 , further comprising a second lens fixedly coupled to the unitary housing between the first bracket and the lens, the second lens having a side that directly engages the first lens.

11. The lighting fixture of claim 9 , wherein the light source comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) and a light-emitting diode (LED) board including the plurality of LEDs, wherein the PCB is arranged on the first bracket and the LED board is arranged on the PCB.

12. The lighting fixture of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of LEDs are arranged in parallel with one another.

13. The lighting fixture of claim 9 , wherein the light source is coupled to the first bracket via a plurality of fasteners, each fastener having a head portion extending outward from a top surface of the first bracket and a body portion extending outward from a bottom surface of the first bracket.

14. The lighting fixture of claim 9 , wherein the first bracket comprises a body, a first wing extending outward from the body in a first direction, and a second wing extending outward from the body in a second direction opposite the first direction, and wherein the light source is coupled to the body of the first bracket.

15. The lighting fixture of claim 14 , further comprising a driver coupled to the first wing of the first bracket.

16. The lighting fixture of claim 15 , further comprising a driver cover mounted to the first bracket, wherein the driver is disposed between the first bracket and the driver cover.

17. A lighting fixture for use in a security detention facility, the lighting fixture comprising:

a unitary housing adapted to be mounted to a surface in the security detention facility;

a first bracket disposed within the unitary housing;

a light source coupled to the first bracket, the light source comprising a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs);

a pair of second brackets fixedly disposed within the unitary housing, each of the second brackets being structurally separate from the unitary housing and the first bracket;

a lens seated against the second bracket within the unitary housing;

a driver configured to electrically power the light source; and

a driver cover mounted to the first bracket, wherein the driver is disposed between the first bracket and the driver cover,

wherein the unitary housing comprises a top wall and first and second side walls that extend outward from the top wall, the lens fixedly coupled to the unitary housing between the top wall and the first bracket, and the lens having a side that directly contacts the top wall of the unitary housing.

18. The lighting fixture of claim 17 , wherein the light source comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) and a light-emitting diode (LED) board including the plurality of LEDs, wherein the PCB is arranged on the first bracket and the LED board is arranged on the PCB.

19. The lighting fixture of claim 17 , wherein the light source is coupled to the first bracket via a plurality of fasteners, each fastener having a portion extending outward from a top surface of the first bracket and a portion extending outward from a bottom surface of the first bracket.

20. The lighting fixture of claim 17 , wherein the first bracket comprises a body, a first wing extending outward from the body in a first direction, and a second wing extending outward from the body in a second direction opposite the first direction, and wherein the light source is coupled to the body of the first bracket.

Assignments (2)
MERGER AND CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Dec 3, 2024
From: PINNACLE ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING, INC.; KENALL MANUFACTURING CO.
To: LEGRAND LIGHTING MANUFACTURING CO.
Reel/Frame 069475/0661 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 12, 2018
From: WILSON, BRAD
To: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Reel/Frame 047147/0445 →
Continuity (1)
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