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`LOW PROFILE LIGHT
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`CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
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`[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Serial
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`No, 61/248,665, filed October 5, 2009, which is incorporated herein by reference in its
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`entirety.
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`BACKGROUNDOF THE INVENTION
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`[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to lighting, particularly to low
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`profile lighting, and more particularly to low profile downlighting forretrofit
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`applications.
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`[0003] Light fixtures come in many shapes andsizes, with some being configured
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`for new workinstallations while others are configured for old work installations. New
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`workinstallations are not limited to as many constraints as old workinstallations, which
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`must take into accountthe type of electrical fixture/enclosure or junction box existing
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`behind a ceiling or wail panel material. With recessed ceiling lighting, sheet metal can-
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`type light fixturesare typically used, while surface-mounted ceiling and wall lighting
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`typically use metal or plastic junction boxesof a variety of sizes and depths, With the
`advent of LED (light emitting diode) lighting, there is a great need to not only provide
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`new work LEDlightfixtures, but to also provide LED lightfixtures that are suitable for
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`old work applications, thereby enabling retrofit installations. One way of providing old
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`work LEDlighting is to configure an LED luminaire in such a mannerasto utilize the
`volume of space available within an existing fixture (can-type fixture or junction box).
`However, such configurations typically result in unique designs for each type and size of
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`fixture. Accordingly, there is a need in the art for an LED lighting apparatus that
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`overcomes these drawbacks.
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`[0004] This background information is provided to reveal information believed by
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`the applicant to be of possible relevance to the present invention, No admissionis
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`necessarily intended, nor should be construed, that any of the preceding information
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`constitutes prior art against the present invention,
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
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`[0005] An embodimentof the invention includes a luminaire having a heat
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`spreader and a heat sink thermally coupled to and disposed diametrically outboard of the
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`heat spreader, an outer optic securely retainedrelative to at least one of the heat spreader
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`and the heat sink, and a light source disposed in thermal communication with the heat
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`spreader, the light source havinga plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The heat
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`spreader, the heat sink and the outer optic, in combination, have an overall height H and
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`an overall outside dimension D suchthat the ratio of H/D is equalto or less than 0.25,
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`The combination defined by the heat spreader, the heat sink and the outer optic, is so
`dimensionedas to: cover an opening defined by a nominally sized four-inch can light
`fixture; and, cover an opening defined by a nominally sized four-inchelectrical junction
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`box.
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`[0006] An embodimentof the invention includes a luminaire having a heat
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`spreader and a heat sink thermally coupled to and disposed diametrically outboard of the
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`heat spreader. An outeroptic is securely retained relative to at least one of the heat
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`spreader and the heat sink. A light source is disposed in thermal communication with the
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`heat spreader, the light source having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). A
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`powerconditioneris disposed in electrical communication with thelight source, the
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`power conditioner being configured to receive AC voltage from an electrical supply line
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`and to deliver DC voltage to the plurality of LEDs, the power conditioner being so
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`dimensionedasto fit within at least one of: a nominally sized four-inch can light fixture;
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`and, a nominally sized four-inch electrical junction box.
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`{0007} An embodimentofthe invention includes a luminaire having a heat
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`spreader, a heat sink thermally coupled to and disposed diametrically outboard of the heat
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`spreader, an outer optic securely retained relative to at least one of the heat spreader and
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`the heat sink, a light source disposed in thermal communication with the heat spreader,
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`and an electrical supply line disposed in electrical communication with the light source,
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`The heat spreader, heat sink and outer optic, in combination, have an overall height H and
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`an overall outside dimension D suchthatthe ratio of H/D is equal to or less than 0.25.
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`The defined combination is so dimensioned as to: cover an opening defined by a
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`nominally sized four-inch can light fixture; and, cover an opening defined by a nominally
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`sized four-inch electrical junction box.
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`[0008] An embodimentofthe invention includes a luminaire having a housing
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`with a light unit and a trim unit. The light unit includes a light source, and the trim unit is
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`mechanically separable from the light unit. A means for mechanically separating the trim
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`unit from the light unit provides a thermal conduction path therebetween. Thelight unit
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`has sufficient thermal mass to spread heat generated by the light source to the meansfor
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`mechanically separating, and the trim unit has sufficient thermal massto serve as a heat
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`sink to dissipate heat generated by the light source.
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`[0009] An embodimentofthe invention includes a luminaire forretrofit
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`connection to an installed light fixture having a concealed in-use housing. The luminaire
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`includes a housing having a light unit and a trim unit, the light unit having a light source,
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`and the trim unit being mechanically separable from the light unit. The trim unit defines
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`a heat sinking thermal managementelement, configured to dissipate heat generated by the
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`light source, that is completely 100% external of the concealed in-use housing ofthe
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`installed light fixture.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`[0010] Referring to the exemplary drawings wherein like elements are numbered
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`alike in the accompanying Figures, abbreviated in eachillustration as “Fig.”:
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`[0011] Figure | depicts an isometric top view of a luminaire in accordance with
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`an embodiment of the invention;
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`[0012] Figure 2 depicts a top view of the luminaire of Figure 1;
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`[0013] Figure 2 depicts a bottom view of the luminaire of Figure 1;
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`[0014] Figure 4 depicts a side view of the luminaire of Figure 1;
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`[0015] Figure 5 depicts a top view of a heat spreader assembly, a heat sink, and an
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`outer optic in accordance with an embodimentofthe invention;
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`[0016] Figure 6 depicts an isometric view ofthe heat spreader of Figure5;
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`[0017] Figure 7 depicts a partial isometric view of the heat sink of Figure5;
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`[0018] Figure 8 depicts a top view of an alternative heat spreader assembly in
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`accordance with an embodimentofthe invention;
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`[0019] Figure 9 depicts a top view of anotheralternative heat spreader assembly
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`in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
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`[0020] Figure 10 depicts a top view of yet another alternative heat spreader
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`assembly in accordance with an embodimentofthe invention;
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`[0021] Figure 11 depicts a bottom view of a heat spreader having a power
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`conditioner in accordance with an embodimentofthe invention;
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`[0022] Figure 12 depicts a section view of a luminaire in accordance with an
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`embodimentof the invention;
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`[0023] Figure 13 depicts a bottom view of a heat sink having recesses in
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`accordance with an embodimentofthe invention;
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`[0024] Figures 14-18 depict isometric views of existing electrical can-type light
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`fixtures and electrical junction boxes for use in accordance with an embodimentof the
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`invention;
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`[0025] Figures 19-21 depict a side view, top view and bottom view,respectively,
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`of a luminaire similar but alternative to that of Figures 2-4, in accordance with an
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`embodimentof the invention;
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`[0026] Figures 22-23 depict top and bottom views, respectively, of a heat spreader
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`having an alternative power conditioner in accordance with an embodimentofthe
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`invention;
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`[0027] Figure 24-26 depict in isometric, top and side views, respectively, an
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`alternative reflector to that depicted in Figures 10 and 12;
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`[0028] Figure 27 depicts an exploded assembly view ofan alternative luminaire in
`accordance with an embodimentof the invention;
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`[0029] Figure 28 depicts a side view of the luminaire of Figure 27;
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`[0030] Figure 29 depicts a back view of the luminaire of Figure 27; and
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`[0031] Figure 30 depicts a cross section view of the luminaire of Figure 27, and
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`moreparticularly depicts a cross section view of the outer optic used in accordance with
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`an embodiment cfthe invention.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
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`[0032] Although the following detailed description contains many specifics for
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`the purposes ofillustration, anyone of ordinary skill] in the art will appreciate that many
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`variations and alterations to the following details are within the scope of the invention,
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`Accordingly, the following preferred embodiments of the invention are set forth without
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`any loss of generality to, and without imposing limitations upon, the claimed invention.
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`{0033} An embodimentofthe invention, as shown and described by the various
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`figures and accompanyingtext, provides a low profile downlight, more generally referred
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`to as a luminaire, having an LED light source disposed on a heat spreader, which in turn
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`is thermaliy coupled to a heat sink that also serves as the trim plate of the luminaire. The
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`luminaire is configured and dimensioned forretrofit installation on standard can-type
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`light fixtures used for recessed ceiling lighting, and on standard ceiling or wal! junction
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`boxes (J-boxes) used for ceiling or wall mounted lighting, The luminaireis also suitable
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`for new work installation.
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`[0034] While embodiments of the invention described andillustrated herein
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`depict an example luminaire for use as a downlight when disposed upona ceiling, it will
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`be appreciated that embodiments of the invention also encompassother lighting
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`applications, such as a wall sconce for example.
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`[0035] While embodiments of the invention described and illustrated herein
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`depict example power conditioners having visually defined sizes, it will be appreciated
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`that embodiments of the invention also encompass other power conditioners having other
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`sizes as long as the power conditioners fall within the ambit of the invention disclosed
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`herein.
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`[0036] Referring to Figures 1-26 collectively, a luminaire 100 includes a heat
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`spreader 105, a heat sink 110 thermally coupled to and disposed diametrically outboard of
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`the heat spreader, an outer optic 115 securely retained relative to at least one of the heat
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`spreader 105 and the heat sink 110, a light source 120 disposed in thermal
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`communication with the heat spreader 105, and an electrical supply line 125 disposed in
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`electrical communication with the light source 120. To provide for a low profile
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`luminaire 100, the combination of the heat spreader 105, heat sink 110 and outer optic
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`115, have an overall height H and an overall outside dimension D suchthat the ratio of
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`H/D is equal to or less than 0.25, In an example embodiment, height H is 1.5-inches, and
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`outside dimension D is a diameter of 7-inches. Other dimensions for H and D are
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`contemplated such that the combination of the heat spreader 105, heat sink 110 and outer
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`optic 115, are configured and sized soas to; (i) cover an opening defined by an industry
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`standard can-type light fixture having nominalsizes frorn three-inches to six-inches (see
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`Figures 14 and 15 for example); and, (ii) cover an opening defined by an industry
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`standard electrical junction box having nominal sizes from three-inches to six-inches (see
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`Figures 16 and 17 for example). Since can-type light fixtures and ceiling/wall mount
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`junction boxes are designed for placement behind a ceiling or wall material, an example
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`luminaire has the back surface of the heat spreader 105 substantially planar with the back
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`surface of the heat sink 110, thereby permitting the luminaire 100 to sit substantially flush
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`on the surfaceof the ceiling/wall material. Alternatively, small standoffs 200 (see Figure
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`12 for example) may be used to promote air movement around the luminaire 100 for
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`improved heat transfer to ambient, which will be discussed further below, Securement of
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`the luminaire 100 to a junction box may be accomplished by using suitable fasteners
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`through appropriately spaced holes 150 (see Figure 8 for example), and securementofthe
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`luminaire 100 to a can-type fixture may be accomplished by using extension springs 205
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`fastened at one end to the heat spreader 105 (see Figure 12 for example) and then hooked
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`at the other end onto an interior detail of the can-type fixture.
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`[0037] In an embodiment, the light source 120 includes a plurality of light
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`emitting diodes (LEDs) (also herein referred to as an LED chip package), which is
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`represented by the “checkered box” in Figures 5, 6 and 8-10. In application, the LED
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`chip package generates heatat the junction of each LED die, To dissipate this heat, the
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`LEDchip packageis disposed in suitable thermal communication with the heat spreader
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`105, which in an embodiment is made using aluminum,andthe heat spreader is disposed
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`in suitable thermal communication with the heat sink 110, which in an embodimentis
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`also made using aluminum. To provide for suitable heat transfer from the heat spreader
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`105 to the heat sink 110, an embodiment employsa plurality of interconnecting threads
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`130, 135, which when tightened provide suitable surface area for heat transfer
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`thereacross.
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`[0038] Embodiments of luminaire 100 may be powered by DC voltage, while
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`other embodiments may be powered by AC voltage. In a DC-powered embodiment,the
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`electrical supply lines 125, which receive DC voltage from a DC supply,are directly
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`connectedto the plurality of LEDs 120. Holes 210 (see Figure 9 for example) in the heat
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`spreader 105 permit passage of the supply lines 125 from the backside of the heat
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`spreader 105 to the front side. In an AC-powered embodiment, a suitable power
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`conditioner 140, 160, 165 (see Figures 8, 9 and 11 for example) is used.
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`[0039] In an embodiment, and with reference to Figure 8, power conditioner 140
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`is disposed on the heat spreader 105 on a samesideofthe heat spreaderasthe plurality of
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`LEDs 120,
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`In an embodiment, the power conditioner 140 is an electronic circuit board
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`having electronic components configured to receive AC voltage from the electrical supply
`line 125 and to deliver DC voltageto the plurality of LEDs through appropriate electrical
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`connections on either the front side or the back side of the heat spreader 105, with holes
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`through the heat spreaderorinsulated electrical traces across the surface of the heat
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`spreader being used as appropriate for the purposes.
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`[0040] In an alternative embodiment, and with reference to Figure 9, an arc-
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`shaped electronic-circuit-board-mounted power conditioner 160 may be used in place of
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`the localized power conditioner 140 illustrated in Figure 8, thereby utilizing a larger
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`available area of the heat spreader 105 without detracting from the lighting efficiency of
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`luminaire 100.
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`[0041] In a further embodiment, and with reference to Figure 11, a block-type
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`powerconditioner 165 (electronics contained within a housing) may be used on the back
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`surface of the heat spreader 105, where the block-type power conditioner 165is
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`configured and sized to fit within the interior space of an industry-standard nominally
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`sized can-type light fixture or an industry-standard nominally sized wall/ceiling junction
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`box. Electrical connections between the power conditioner 165 and the LEDs 120 are
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`made via wires 170, which may be contained within the can fixture or junction box,or
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`may be self-contained within the power conditioner housing. Electrical wires 175 receive
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`ACvoltage via electrical connections within the can fixture or junction box.
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`[0042] Referring now to Figures 8-10 and 12, an embodimentincludesa reflector
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`145 disposed on the heat spreader 105 so as to cover the power conditioner 140, 160,
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`while permitting the plurality of LEDs 120 to be visible (i.e., uncovered) through an
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`aperture 215 of the reflector 145, Mounting holes 155 in the reflector 145 align with
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`mounting holes 150 in the heat spreader 105 for the purpose discussed above. The
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`reflector 145 provides a reflective covering that hides power conditioner 140, 160 from
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`view when viewed from the outer optic side of luminaire 100, while efficiently reflecting
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`light from the LEDs 120 toward the outer optic 115, Figure 12 illustrates a section view
`through luminaire 100, showing a stepped configuration of the reflector 145, with the
`power conditioner 140, 160 hidden inside a pocket(i.e., between the reflector 145 and the
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`heat spreader 105), and with the LEDs 120 visible through the aperture 215,
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`In an
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`embodiment, the outer optic is made using a glass-bead-impregnated-plastic material.
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`an embodimentthe outer optic 115 is made of a suitable material to mask the presence of
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`a pixilated light source 120 disposed at the center of the luminaire, In an embodiment,
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`the half angle power of the luminaire, where the light intensity of the light source when
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`viewed at the outer optic drops to 50% of its maximum intensity, is evident within a
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`central diameter of the outer optic that is equal to or greater than 50% of the outer
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`diameter of the outer optic.
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`[0043] While Figure 10 includes a reflector 145, it will be appreciated that notall
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`embodiments of the invention disclosed herein may employ a reflector 145, and that when
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`a reflector 145 is employed it may be used for certain optical preferences or to mask the
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`electronics of the power conditioner 140, 160, The reflective surface ofthe reflector 145
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`maybe white, reflective polished metal, or metal film over plastic, for example, and may
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`have surface detail for certain optical effects, such as color mixing or controlling light
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`distribution and/or focusing for example.
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`[0044] Referring to Figure 12, an embodimentincludes an inner optic 180
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`disposed over the plurality of LEDs 120. Employing an inner optic 180 not only provides
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`protection to the LEDs 120 duringinstallation of the luminaire 100 to a can fixture or
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`junction box, but also offers another means of color-mixing and/or diffusing and/or color-
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`temperature-adjusting the light output from the LEDs 120. In alternative embodiments,
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`the inner optic 180 may be a standalone element, or integrally formed with the reflector
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`145. In an embodiment, the LEDs 120 are encapsulated in a phosphorofa type suitable
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`to produce a color temperature output of 2700 deg-Kelvin. Other LEDs with or without
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`phosphor encapsulation may be used to produce other color temperatures as desired.
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`[0045] Referring to Figure 13, a back surface 185 of the heat sink 110 includes a
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`first plurality of recesses 190 oriented in a first direction, and a secondplurality of
`recesses 195 oriented in a second opposing direction, each recessofthefirst plurality and
`the second plurality having a shape that promotes localized air movement within the
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`respective recess dueat least in part to localized air temperature gradients and resulting
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`localized air pressure gradients. Without being held to any particular theory,it is
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`contemplated that a teardrop-shaped recess 190, 195 each having a narrow end and an
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`opposing broad end will generate localized air temperatures in the narrow endthatare
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`higher than localized air temperatures in the associated broad end, due to the difference of
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`proximity of the surrounding “heated” walls of the associated recess, It is contemplated
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`that the presence of such air temperature gradients, with resulting air pressure gradients,
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`within a given recess 190, 195 will cause localized air movement within the associated
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`recess, which in turn will enhancethe overal] heat transfer of the thermal system (the
`thermal system being the luminaire 100 as a whole). By alternating the orientation ofthe
`recesses 190, 195, such that the first plurality of recesses 190 and the second plurality of
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`recesses 195 are disposed in an alternating fashion around the circumference of the back
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`185 of the heat sink 110, it is contemplated that further enhancements in heat transfer will
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`be achieved, either by the packing density of recesses achievable by nesting one recess
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`190 adjacent the other 195, or by alternating the direction vectors of the localized air
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`temperature/pressure gradients to enhance overall air movement. In an embodiment, the
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`first plurality of recesses 190 haveafirst depth into the back surface of the heat sink, and
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`the secondplurality of recesses 195 have a second depth into the back surface of the heat
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`sink, the first depth being different from the second depth, which is contemplated to
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`further enhance heat transfer.
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`[0046] Figures 14-18 illustrate typical industry standard can-type light fixtures for
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`recessed lighting (Figures 14-15), and typical industry standardelectrical junction boxes
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`for ceiling or wall mounted lighting (Figures 16-18). Embodiments of the invention are
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`configured and sized for use with such fixtures of Figures 14-18.
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`[0047] Figures 19-21 illustrate an alternative luminaire 100’ having a different
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`form factor(flat top, flat outer optic, smaller appearance) as compared to luminaire 100
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`of Figures 1-4,
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`[0048] Figures 22-23 illustrate alternative electronic power conditioners 140’,
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`165’ having a different form factor as compared to power conditioners 140, 165 of
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`Figures 8 and 11, respectively. All alternative embodiments disclosed herein, either
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`explicitly, implicitly or equivalently, are considered within the scope of the invention.
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`[0049] Figures 24-26 illustrate an alternative reflector 145’ to that illustrated in
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`Figures 10 and 12, with Figure 24 depicting an isometric view, Figure 25 depicting a top
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`view, and Figure 26 depicting a side view of alternative reflector 145’, As illustrated,
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`reflector 145’ is conically-shaped with a centrally disposed aperture 215’ for receiving the
`LED package 120, The coneofreflector 145’ has a shallow form factorso asto fit in the
`low profile luminaire 100, 100’. Similar to reflector 145, the reflective surface of the
`reflector 145’ may be white, reflective polished metal, or metal ftlm overplastic, for
`example, and may havesurfacedetail for certain optical effects, such as color mixing or
`controlling light distribution and/or focusing for example, As discussed herein with
`respectto reflector 145, alternative reflector 145’ may or may not be employed as
`required to obtain the desired optical effects,
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`[0050] From the foregoing,it will be appreciated that embodiments of the
`invention also include a luminaire 100 with a housing( collectively referred to by
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`reference numerals 105, 110 and 115) havinga light unit (collectively referred to by
`reference numerals 105 and | 15) and a trim unit 110,the light unit including a light
`source 120, the trim unit being mechanically separable from the light unit, a means for
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`mechanically separating 130, 135 the trim unit from thelight unit providing a thermal
`conduction path therebetween, the light unit having sufficient thermal massto spread heat
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`generated by the light source to the means for mechanically separating, the trim unit
`having sufficient thermal massto serve as a heat sink to dissipate heat generated by the
`light source.
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`[0051] From the foregoing, it will also be appreciated that embodimentsofthe
`invention further include a Juminaire 100 for retrofit connection to an installed light
`fixture having a concealed in-use housing (see Figures 14-18 for example), the luminaire
`including a housing 105, 110, 115 having a light unit 105, 115 and a trim unit 110, the
`light unit comprising a light source 120, the trim unit being mechanically separable from
`the light unit, the trim unit defining a heat sinking thermal management element
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`configuredto dissipate heat generated bythe light source that is completely 100%
`external of the concealed in-use housingofthe installed light fixture. As used herein, the
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`term “concealed in-use housing”refers to a housing that is hidden behinda ceiling or a
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`wall panel once the luminaire of the invention has beeninstalled thereon.
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`[0052] Reference is now made to Figure 27, which depicts an exploded assembly
`view of an alternative luminaire 300 to that depicted in Figures 1-12. Similar to
`luminaire 100 (where like elements are numberedalike, and similar elements are named
`alike but numbered differently), luminaire 300 includes a heat spreader 305 integrally
`formed with a heat sink 310.disposed diametrically outboard of the heat spreader 305 (the
`heat spreader 305 andheat sink 310 are collectively herein referred to as base 302), an
`outer optic 315 securely retainedrelative to at least one of the heat spreader 305 and the
`heat sink 310, a light source (LED) 120 disposed in thermal communication with the heat
`spreader 305, and an electrical supply line 125 disposed in electrical communication with
`the light source 120. The integrally formed heat spreader 305 and heat sink 310 provides
`for improved heat flow from the LED 120 to the heat sink 310 as the heat flow path
`therebetweenis continuous and uninterrupted as comparedto the luminaire 100 discussed
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`above.
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`[0053] To provide for a low profile luminaire 300, the combinationof the heat
`spreader 305,heat sink 310 andouter optic 315, have an overall height H and an overall
`outside dimension D such that the ratio of H/D is equalto or less than 0.25 (best seen by
`reference to Figure 28). In an example embodiment, height H is 1.5-inches, and outside
`dimensionDis a diameter of 7-inches. Other dimensions for H and D are contemplated
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`such that the combination of the heat spreader 305, heat sink 310 and outer optic 315, are
`so configured and dimensionedasto; (i) cover an opening defined by an industry standard
`can-type light fixture having nominalsizes from three-inchesto six-inches (see Figures
`14 and 15 for example); and,(ii) cover an opening defined by an industry standard
`electrical junction box having nominal sizes from three-inches to six-inches(see Figures
`16 and 17 for example). Since can-type light fixtures and ceiling/wall mount junction
`boxes are designed for placement behinda ceiling or wall material, an example luminaire
`300 has the back surface of the heat spreader 305 substantially planar with the back
`surface of the heat sink 310, thereby permitting the luminaire 300to sit substantially flush
`on the surface ofthe ceiling/wall material. Alternatively, small standoffs 200 (see Figure
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`12 in combination with Figure 27 for example) may be used to promote air movement
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`around the luminaire 300 for improved heat transfer to ambient, as discussed above.
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`[0054] Securementofthe luminaire 300 to a junction box (see Figures 16-18 for
`example) may be accomplished by using a bracket 400 and suitable fasteners 405 (four
`illustrated) through appropriately spaced holes 410 (four illustrated) in the bracket 400.
`Securementof the base 302 to the bracket 400 is accomplished using suitable fasteners
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`415 (twoillustrated) through appropriately spaced holes 420 (two used, diametrically
`opposing each other, but only one visible) in the base 302, and threaded holes 425 (two
`illustrated) in the bracket 400. Securementof the optic 315 to the base 302is
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`accomplished using suitable fasteners 430 (three illustrated) through appropriately spaced
`holes 435 (three used, spaced 120 degrees apart, but only two illustrated) in tabs 445 of
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`the optic 315, and threaded holes 440 (three used, spaced 120 degrees apart, but only two
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`illustrated) in the base 302. A trim ring 470 circumferentially snap-fits over the optic 315
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`to hide the retaining fasteners 430, the holes 435 and the tabs 445, The snap-fit
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`arrangement ofthe trim ring 470relative to the optic 315 is such that the trim ring 470
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`can be removed in a pop-off manner for maintenance or other purposes.
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`[0055] Securement of the luminaire 300 to a can-type fixture (see Figures 14-15
`for example) may be accomplished by using twotorsion springs 450 each loosely coupled
`to the bracket 400 at a pair of notches 455 by placingthe circular portion 460 of each
`torsion spring 450 overthe pairs of notches 455, and then engaging the hook ends 465 of
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`the torsion spring 450 with suitable detents in the can-type fixture (known detent features
`of can-type light fixtures are depicted in Figures 14-15). In an embodiment,thecircular
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`portion 460 of each torsion spring 450 and the distance between each notch of a
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`respective pair of notches 455 are so dimensionedas to permit the torsion springs 450 to
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`lay flat (that is, parallel with the back side of iuminaire 300) during shipping, and to be
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`appropriately rotated for engagement with a can-type fixture duringinstallation (as
`illustrated in Figures 27-30).
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`[0056] A power conditioner 165 similar to that discussed above in connection
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`with Figure 11 receives AC powerfrom electrical connections within the junction box or
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`can-type fixture, and provides conditioned DC powerto the light source (LED) 120,
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`While illustrative details of the electrical connections between the power conditioner 165
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`and the light source (LED) 120 are not specifically shown in Figure 27, one skilled in the
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`art will readily understand how to provide such suitable connections when considering all
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`that is disclosed herein in combination with information known to one skilled in the art.
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`The housing of power conditioner 165 includes recesses 480 (one on eachside, only one
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`illustrated) that engage with tabs 485 of the bracket 400 to securely hold the power
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`conditioner 165 in a snap-fit or frictional-fit engagementrelative to the bracket 400.
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`[0057] Reference is now made to Figures 28 and 29, which depict a side view and
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`a back view, respectively, of the luminaire 300. As discussed above in reference to
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`Figure 28, an overall height H and an overall outside dimension D is such that the ratio of
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`H/D is equalto or less than 0.25, The back view depicted in Figure 29 is comparable
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`with the back view depicted in Figures 3, 11 and 13, but with a primary difference that
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`can be seen in the configuration of the heat sinking fins. In Figures 3, 1] and 13, the back
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`surface 185 of the heat sink 110 includesa first plurality of recesses 190 oriented in a first
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`direction, and a second plurality of recesses 195 oriented in a second opposing direction,
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`with each recess ofthe first plurality and the second plurality having a shapethat
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`promotes localized air movement within the respective recess due at least in part to
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`localized air temperature gradients and resulting localized air pressure gradients. Such
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`recesses 190, 195 were employedat least in part due to the radial dimension of the heat
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`sink 110, which is ring-like in shape. In Figure 29, and as discussed above,the heat sink
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`310 is integrally formed with the heat spreader 305 to form the base 302. With such an
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`integrally formed base arrangement,radially oriented heat sink fins 475 are integrally
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`formed over a substantial portion of the back surface of the base 302, which provide for
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`greater heat transfer than is available by the recesses 190, 195 having a morelimited
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`radial dimensionthat is limited by the configuration of the heat sink 110. Heat sink fins
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`475 alternate with adjacently disposed and radially oriented recesses 476 to formastar
`pattern aboutthe center of the back side of luminair