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An outdoor lighting fixture that is capable of being mounted flush with a mounting surface is provided. In one embodiment, the outdoor lighting fixture contains a housing having an upper and lower portion. A light source is in operable communication with the housing and can provide light in a direct

An outdoor lighting fixture that is capable of being mounted flush with a mounting surface is provided. In one embodiment, the outdoor lighting fixture contains a housing having an upper and lower portion. A light source is in operable communication with the housing and can provide light in a direction that is substantially parallel to the mounting surface. It has been discovered that the outdoor lighting fixture of the present invention can be mounted substantially flush with a mounting surface so that it remains relatively hidden from view during use. Furthermore, the outdoor lighting fixture can also provide light in a linear direction, thereby enabling it to illuminate paths, sidewalks, driveways and the like, without having to provide light in all directions.

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What is claimed is: 1. An outdoor lighting fixture having a low profile, comprising: a substantially flat lower housing and a curved, opaque and one-piece upper housing that is directly joined to said lower housing on rear and lateral sides to define a light cavity and a single forward-facing openi

What is claimed is: 1. An outdoor lighting fixture having a low profile, comprising: a substantially flat lower housing and a curved, opaque and one-piece upper housing that is directly joined to said lower housing on rear and lateral sides to define a light cavity and a single forward-facing opening, said lower housing being capable of being positioned proximate to a mounting surface such that at least a portion of said lower housing is substantially parallel to said mounting surface, said upper housing having a substantially parabolic cross section in a vertical plane and a substantially elliptical cross section in a horizontal plane; a lens disposed in said opening and substantially sealing said light cavity from water; a light source that is positioned within said light cavity, said light source being configured to provide light out thru said opening in a direction substantially parallel to said lower housing. 2. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 1, wherein a distance from said lower housing to maximum height of said upper housing is less than about 2.75 inches. 3. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 1, wherein a distance from said lower housing to the maximum height of the upper housing is from about 1 to about 2.75 inches. 4. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 1, wherein said upper housing defines an outer flange that extends beyond said lens. 5. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 1, wherein said lower and upper housings are formed from a metallic material. 6. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 1, wherein said lower and upper housings have an exterior surface and an interior surface, wherein at least a portion of said interior surface is coated with a reflective substance. 7. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 1, wherein said lens directs light from said light source in a pattern. 8. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 1, wherein said light source is selected from the group consisting of a halogen lamp, fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp, and combinations thereof. 9. An outdoor lighting fixture, comprising: a curved, one-piece and opaque upper housing spaced apart from an opaque, flat lower housing that define therebetween a light cavity directing light in a planar direction between said lower and upper housings and a single forward-facing opening, said lower housing being configured to be positioned proximate to a mounting surface such that said lower housing is substantially parallel to said mounting surface, wherein the distance from said lower portion to the maximum height of said upper portion of said housing is less than about 3 inches and said upper housing has a substantially parabolic cross section in a vertical plane and a substantially elliptical cross section in a horizontal plane, said upper housing being sealed against said lower housing on rear and lateral sides of said light cavity; a light source that is positioned within said light cavity, said light source being directed to provide light in a linear direction from said light cavity through said opening; and a lens disposed in said opening and covering and sealing said light cavity. 10. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 9, wherein a distance from said lower housing to the maximum height of said upper housing is less than about 2.75 inches. 11. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 9, wherein a distance from said lower housing to the maximum height of said upper housing is from about 1 to about 2.75 inches. 12. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 9, wherein said upper housing defines an outer flange that extends beyond the perimeter of said lens. 13. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 9, wherein said lens comprises prisms that direct light from said light source in a pattern. 14. An outdoor lighting fixture having a low profile, comprising: a curved, opaque and one-piece upper housing spaced apart from an opaque lower housing to define a light cavity therebetween and a single forward-facing opening through which light is directed outwardly from said cavity in a linear direction parallel to said lower housing, and said upper housing having a substantially parabolic shape sealed against said lower housing on rear and lateral sides of said light cavity; a lens disposed in said opening to seal said light cavity from water; and a light source that is positioned within said light cavity and directing light out of said cavity through said opening in said linear direction, wherein said lens is an optical lens having prisms that direct light rays produced by said light source in a pattern, and wherein said upper housing has an outer flange extending beyond said lens. 15. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 14, wherein a distance from said lower housing to the maximum height of said upper housing is less than about 3 inches. 16. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 14, wherein a distance from said lower housing to the maximum height of said upper housing is less than about 2.75 inches. 17. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 14, wherein a distance from said lower housing to the maximum height of said upper housing is from about 1 to about 2.75 inches. 18. An outdoor lighting fixture having a low profile, comprising: a curved, opaque and one-piece upper housing connected to a flat and opaque lower housing that define a light cavity and a single, forward-facing opening, said lower housing being configured to be positioned proximate to a mounting surface such that said lower housing is substantially parallel to said mounting surface, said upper housing having a substantially parabolic shape in a vertical plane that is sealed against said lower housing on rear and lateral sides of said light cavity, and said upper housing have a substantially elliptical cross section in a horizontal plane; a light source that is positioned within said light cavity, said light source being configured to provide light in a direction out of said light cavity through said opening that is substantially parallel to the lower portion; and a lens disposed in said opening and covering said light cavity and sealing said cavity from water. 19. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 18, wherein said upper housing defines an outer flange that extends beyond said lens to provide a hood over said lens for protection from water and restriction on direction of said light. 20. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 18, wherein a distance from said lower housing to the maximum height of said upper housing is less than about 3 inches. 21. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 18, wherein a distance from said lower housing to the maximum height of said upper housing is less than about 2.75 inches. 22. An outdoor lighting fixture as defined in claim 18, wherein a distance from said lower housing to the maximum height of said upper housing is from about 1 to about 2.75 inches.