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An apparatus for retaining a trim to a lighting fixture utilizing a frame which is fixed relative to a surface at which the lighting fixture is mounted. The frame includes an opening and a surface surrounding the opening. One or more brackets are placed along the frame surface. A movable element of

An apparatus for retaining a trim to a lighting fixture utilizing a frame which is fixed relative to a surface at which the lighting fixture is mounted. The frame includes an opening and a surface surrounding the opening. One or more brackets are placed along the frame surface. A movable element of one bracket connects to the trim for support. Retaining of the trim is a accomplished by further fastening of the trim to another bracket placed along the surface surrounding the opening of the frame.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for retaining a trim to a lighting fixture having a lamp held relative to a mounting surface, and possessing a frame fixed relative to the mounting surface, the frame further possessing an opening there through for permitting passage of light from the lightin

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for retaining a trim to a lighting fixture having a lamp held relative to a mounting surface, and possessing a frame fixed relative to the mounting surface, the frame further possessing an opening there through for permitting passage of light from the lighting fixture lamp, the frame further including a surface surrounding the opening,comprising:a. a first bracket connected to the frame, said first bracket including a first portion placed along the frame surface surrounding the opening and a second portion extending outwardly from the frame surface surrounding the opening, said first bracket second portion including a movable element;b. first fastening means for connecting said first bracket to the frame;c. second fastening means for connecting said movable element to the trim, said second fastening means for connecting said movable element to the trim comprising means for hingedly attaching said movable element to the trim;d. a second bracket connected to the frame, said second bracket including a first portion placed against the frame surface surrounding the opening, and a second portion extending outwardly from the frame surface;e. third fastening means for connecting said second bracket to the frame; andf. fourth fastening means for connecting the trim to said second portion of said second bracket.