Recessed lighting finish trim

Abstract

Housings, for recessed light fixtures of the same nominal size, may come in a range of actual diameters sizes. A trim unit is designed to fit into such range of housing diameters for a nominal size. The trim unit has a divided flange area providing a small appearance and structural rigidity.

1 . A trim assembly for one or more recessed lighting fixture housings having a range of actual diameters, comprising:
 a) a first insert portion for fitting in the housing,   b) a flange extending from the first insert portion in a generally horizontal   position,   c) said flange having:   i) a first flange portion abutting the edge of the first insert portion and extending outwardly therefrom for a first width,   ii) a second flange portion of a second width, and   iii) a bend extending vertically between the first flange portion and the second flange portion, thereby placing the first flange portion and the second flange portion on different horizontal planes.   
   
   
       2 . The trim assembly of  claim 1  wherein the second flange portion contains the outer circumference of the flange. 
   
   
       3 . The trim assembly of  claim 1  wherein the bend provides a visually perceptible boundary between the first flange portion and the second flange portion, whereby the apparent width of the flange area is decreased to a viewer of the trim. 
   
   
       4 . The trim assembly of  claim 1  wherein the first insert portion has baffles. 
   
   
       5 . The trim assembly of  claim 1  wherein the first flange portion has a radiused edge. 
   
   
       6 . The trim assembly of  claim 1  first width is shorter than second width. 
   
   
       7 . The trim assembly of  claim 1  wherein the second flange portion comprises a smooth material. 
   
   
       8 . A method of making a trim assembly for one or more recessed lighting fixture housings having a range of actual diameters, comprising:
 providing a first insert portion of the trim assembly to extend vertically within the housings,   providing a flange portion to extend horizontally in two parts from the first insert portion with a bend between the two parts, thereby placing the two flange parts on different levels.   
   
   
       9 . The method of making a trim assembly according to  claim 8  further comprising: transitioning the trim assembly from the first insert portion to the flange portion with a radiused portion designed to fit within a smallest housing diameter.