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Track lighting is a method of lighting where light fixtures are attached anywhere on a continuous track device which contains electrical conductors.[1][2] This is in contrast to directly routing electrical wiring to individual light positions. Tracks can either be mounted to ceilings or walls, lengthwise down beams, or across rafters or joists. They can also be hung with rods from especially high places like vaulted ceilings.
Track lighting was invented by Anthony Donato of Lightolier. Donato received the first patent related to track lighting in 1961.[3]
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Lighting track (track lighting): a manufactured assembly designed to support and energize luminaires that are capable of being readily repositioned on the track. Its length can be altered by the addition or subtraction of sections of track.
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