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Aligning joining mechanism for luminaires

CA 1294595 C · Owner: The Genlyte Group Incorporated · Inventors: Chan, Kingsley; Bernhart, Horst

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An aligning and joining mechanism for coupling and forcing the abutting ends of fluorescent luminaires into intimate engagement comprises a spanning member extending from one luminaire slidably into a receiver on the other luminaire. The spanner member includes a cam surface disposed adjacent a threaded component on the receiver. When the threaded component is driven against the cam portion, the inclination of the cam causes the abutting ends of the luminaires to be tightly compressed one against the other.

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  • Granted January 21, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 21, 2009.
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FiledJanuary 11, 1988
GrantedJanuary 21, 1992
Term endedJanuary 21, 2009
Patent numberCA 1294595 C
Classification (IPC)F21V21/00

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedJan 11, 1988Patent grantedJan 21, 1992Term endedJan 21, 2009

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