Patents by Inventor Christopher L. Kuchem

Christopher L. Kuchem 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).

  • Building panel support member with built-in illumination means
    Patent number: 4765102
    Abstract: A structural aluminum extrusion which supports glass, plastic or other building panels and is also specially formed to house a lighting system. The panels are clamped edge to edge on one edge portion of the extrusion and a channel is formed in the opposite edge portion. The channel houses an elongate glass tube filled with neon. A special clip inserted in the channel holds the tube and the high voltage wire which supplies power to the tube. A snap on diffuser lens covers the channel and encloses the components of the lighting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1988
    Inventor: Christopher L. Kuchem