Patent attributes
Various embodiments of the present invention provide a universal and multi-configurable light emitting diode (LED) flat panel light, a bracket configured for mounting the light in a variety of ways, a mounting kit for mounting the light in a variety of ways, and associated methods for mounting the light. In one embodiment, a mounting bracket is provided. The mounting bracket may comprise a bracket frame. The bracket frame comprises one or more notches configured to each receive a knob of an LED flat panel; a locking mechanism associated with each of the one or more notches, the locking mechanism configured to retain the protrusion/knob; one or more suspension wire receiving mechanisms, each suspension wire receiving mechanism configured to receive and retain a suspension wire for suspending the LED flat panel as a pendant light; and one or more junction mount securing mechanisms configured to have a junction mount secured thereto.