FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a ring baffle element for recessed lighting fixtures showing our new design, with a reflector to which the ring/baffle element for recessed lighting fixture is mounted being shown in phamtom lines for illustrative purposes;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view taken 180 degrees from the FIG. 1 view;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view taken 180 degrees from the FIG. 1 view;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 1 (as seen by observers when looking up toward a ceiling);

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view of FIG. 1 with a reflector depicted in phantom lines for illustrative purposes; and,

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 8--8 in FIG. 5.