Patents by Inventor Allen S. Thomas

Allen S. Thomas has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20020112386
    Abstract: A lampshade that is capable of retaining and illuminating images printed upon a translucent film material is presented. The lampshade is preferably manufactured of a smooth opaque plastic material that is capable of transmitting light efficiently therethrough. Translucent film images are then placed about the periphery of the lampshade and held in place by a clear plastic overlay, a static cling device, or tape. One preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a standard conic sectioned lampshade whereby the geometry of the shade helps to hold the image in place. A second preferred embodiment of the present invention included a lampshade that is substantially cylindrical in shape and employs a bottom ledge in conjunction with the clear plastic overlay to retain the image securely in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventor: Allen S. Thomas