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USOO958.1302B2 (12) United States Patent (10) Patent No.: US 9,581,302 B2 Danesh (45) Date of Patent: Feb. 28, 2017 (54) RECESSED LIGHTING MODULE WITH 5,544,870 A 8/1996 Kelley et al. INTERCHANGEABLE TRIMS 5,562,343 A * 10/1996 Chan et al. ................... 362/365 5,588,737 A 12/1996 Kusmer 5,662,413 A 9/1997 Akiyama (76) Inventor: Michael D. Danesh, Beverly Hills, CA 5,836,678 A * 11/1998 Wright et al. ................ 362,364 (US) 6,082,878 A 7/2000 Doubek et al. 6,105,334 A 8, 2000 Monson et al. (*) Notice: Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this 6,364,511 B1 * 4/2002 Cohen ........................... 362,368 patent is extended or adjusted under 35 6,474,846 B1 * 1 1/2002 Kelmelis et al. ............. 362/365 U.S.C. 154(b) by 436 days. (Continued) (21) Appl. No.: 13/484,901 FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS CA 2815067 11 2013 (22) Filed: May 31, 2012 DE 9109828 U1 2, 1992 EP 1672155 A1 6, 2006 (65) Prior Publication Data US 2013/0322O62 A1 Dec. 5, 2013 OTHER PUBLICATIONS (51) Int. Cl. HALO, HALO LED H4 H7 Collection, SustainablEDesign, Coo F2/21/00 (2006.01) per Lighting, 52 pages (Mar. 28, 2012) (emphasis on page 18 "H7 F2IS 8/02 (2006.01) Collection LED Modules Halo LED H7 Module Features”). F2/21/04 (2006.01) (Continued) (52) U.S. Cl. CPC ................ F2IS 8/02 (2013.01); F2IV 21/04 Primary Examiner — Nimeshkumar Patel (2013.01) Assistant Examiner — Christopher Raabe (58) Field of Classification Search (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Blakely Sokoloff Taylor CPC .......... F21S 8/02; F21V 21/04: F21V 21/044: & Zafiman LLP F21V 21/045; F21V 21/047; F21V 21/041 USPC .................................................. 362/364, 365 See application file for complete search history. (57) ABSTRACT A recessed lighting system is provided. The recessed light (56) References Cited ing system a universal light module to emit light through a light transmissive cover, a plurality of trims wherein each U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS trim has the same means for attaching to the light module 3.422,261 A 1/1969 McGinty and the same size opening that aligns with the light trans 3,650,046 A * 3/1972 Skinner ......................... 434,328 missive cover of the module, but have different flange 4,088,827 A 5, 1978 Kohaut widths; and a plurality of different size recessed lighting 4,399.497 A * 8/1983 Druffel ......................... 362,362 fixture housings that each include an annular cavity to 4,520,435 A 5, 1985 Baldwin 4,601,145 A 7, 1986 Wilcox receive the light module attached to one of the trims. 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Dmf Lighting, “DME Series Installation Instructions”. (Oct. 18. 2011/0216534 9, 2011 Tickner et al. 2011). 2011/0226919 9, 2011 Fryzek et al. 2011/0267,828 11 2011 Bazydola et al. * cited by examiner U.S. Patent Feb. 28, 2017 Sheet 1 of 5 US 9,581,302 B2 U.S. Patent Feb. 28, 2017 Sheet 2 of 5 US 9,581,302 B2 FIG. 2 U.S. Patent Feb. 28, 2017 Sheet 3 of 5 FIG. 3 U.S. Patent Feb. 28, 2017 Sheet 4 of 5 US 9,581,302 B2 FIG. 4 US 9,581,302 B2 1. 2 RECESSED LIGHTING MODULE WITH the claims filed with the application. Such combinations INTERCHANGEABLE TRIMS have particular advantages not specifically recited in the above Summary. FIELD BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS An embodiment relates to a recessed lighting fixture system that has a universal light module allowing different The embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way sized trims and different recessed lighting housings to fit of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the with the light module. Other embodiments are also accompanying drawings in which like references indicate described. 10 similar elements. It should be noted that references to “an or 'one' embodiment of the invention in this disclosure are BACKGROUND not necessarily to the same embodiment, and they mean at least one. Recessed lights are light fixtures that are typically FIG. 1 shows an exploded view of several different installed or mounted into a hollow opening of a ceiling or a 15 recessed lighting systems that have in common a universal wall. When installed, the light from the recessed fixtures light module. appears to shine from a hole in the ceiling, concentrating the FIG. 2 shows a housing of the recessed lighting system. light in a downward direction as a broad floodlight or narrow FIG. 3 shows an example light module coupled to a trim spotlight. Recessed lighting systems generally consist of a of the recessed lighting system. trim, a light module, and a housing. FIG. 4 shows a front view of the light module. The housing is a casing that is mounted to Support FIG. 5 shows a back face of three different size trims. members in the building and lines up with a hole in the ceiling. The light module is inserted into the housing and is DETAILED DESCRIPTION Sturdily coupled to the housing. Electrical connections are 25 also made between the light module and the rough wiring in Several embodiments are described with reference to the the building. Thereafter, the trim is coupled to the combined appended drawings are now explained. While numerous light module and housing unit to provide a finished look. details are set forth, it is understood that some embodiments Although current recessed lighting systems come in a of the invention may be practiced without these details. In variety of shapes and sizes, Switching between sizes requires 30 other instances, well-known circuits, structures, and tech the purchase of a new trim, a new light module and a new niques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the housing as these systems are specifically designed to inter understanding of this description. operate with only similar sized parts.