ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 25 -- United States Patent no. 12,480,641, issued on Nov. 25.
"Methods and apparatus for tool-less exterior led lighting fixtures" was invented by Reto Mueller (Tampa, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A lighting fixture for supporting on various surfaces combines the performance of integrated LED systems with the ease of use of non-integrated systems. The fixture comprises a housing with a removable shroud, enclosing a PCB assembly with an integrated LED driver and light source. An attachment mechanism secures the shroud to the housing, compressing internal components for heat dissipation and water resistance. The design includes an optic, lens, and compression elemen...