Inventors:
Robert E. Wilson - Atlantic Beach FL
Jason D. Patz - Jacksonville FL
Laszlo Henry Martini - Jacksonville FL
Robert J. Pape - Ponte Vedra Beach FL
Assignee:
Hunter Fan Company - Memphis TN
International Classification:
F21V 2102
Abstract:
A convertible modular lantern is provided which includes a mount assembly, mountable to a structure, a housing supported by the mount assembly, a downrod and light cluster assembly connected to the housing and a shade assembly attached to the housing and disposed in surrounding relationship with the downrod and light cluster assembly. The shade assembly may include a plurality of light transmitting panels. The downrod and light cluster assembly includes at least one lamp socket mounted on a support member, with a light bulb disposed in each socket, and a hollow downrod attached to and extending upwardly from the support member. A first plurality of wires is electrically coupled at one end to each socket and extends upwardly within the downrod, terminating at the opposite end in an upper electrical connector. A second plurality of wires is provided which is also coupled at one end to each socket and terminates, at the opposite end, in a lower electrical connector. The lantern further includes a third electrical connector which is engaged with and electrically connected to one of the upper and lower electrical connectors, depending upon the desired configuration of the lantern.