Patents by Inventor Christopher L. Sharp

Christopher L. Sharp 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).

  • Patent number: 8100551
    Abstract: A replacement light fixture for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a base member upon with the light source is positioned and a reflector assembly detachably secured to a first and second mounting brackets that are mounted to a portion of the preexisting light fixture housing such that a lens portion of the reflector assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: John T. Mayfield, III, Carl T. Gould, George McIlwraith, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7918589
    Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one example, the lens includes a curved prismatic surface that can be oriented toward or away from the underlying light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: John T. Mayfield, III, Gary D. Trott, Carl T. Gould, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Publication number: 20100091484
    Abstract: A replacement light fixture for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a base member upon with the light source is positioned and a reflector assembly detachably secured to a first and second mounting brackets that are mounted to a portion of the preexisting light fixture housing such that a lens portion of the reflector assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens portion
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: John T. Mayfield, III, Carl T. Gould, George McIlwraith, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Publication number: 20100028603
    Abstract: A camouflage pattern characterized by a textured background simulating the bark of a tree and a random pattern of tree limbs, branches, twigs and leaves superimposed upon the textured bark-like background. The limbs, branches and twigs are of dissimilar size or caliber, and extend in all different directions. The leaf elements are of differing size and color and have differing orientations. The overall look or visual impression conveyed by the unique camouflage pattern of the present invention has been found to simulate the natural look of a forest, or more particularly, the look of tree branches, limbs, twigs and leaves that have fallen onto a forest floor. The camouflage pattern of the present invention may be used on a wide variety of articles including clothing articles such as, for example, a baseball-style hat or cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher L. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7635198
    Abstract: A replacement light fixture for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a base member upon with the light source is positioned and a reflector assembly detachably secured to a first and second mounting brackets that are mounted to a portion of the preexisting light fixture housing such that a lens portion of the reflector assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Mayfield, III, Carl T. Gould, George McIlwraith, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Publication number: 20090141487
    Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one example, the lens includes a curved prismatic surface that can be oriented toward or away from the underlying light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: ABL IP HOLDING LLC
    Inventors: Carl T. Gould, John T. Mayfield, III, Gary D. Trott, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7455422
    Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one example, the lens includes a curved prismatic surface that can be oriented toward or away from the underlying light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Carl T. Gould, John T. Mayfield, III, Gary D. Trott, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7296910
    Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned; a housing defining at least one selectively enclosable ballast enclosure; and a ballast that is positionable in the at least one ballast enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Mayfield, III, Stephen H. Lydecker, Gary D. Trott, Carl T. Gould, Kevin Leadford, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7261435
    Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one example, the lens includes a curved prismatic surface that can be oriented toward or away from the underlying light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl T. Gould, John T. Mayfield, III, Gary D. Trott, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7229192
    Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one example, the lens includes a curved prismatic surface that can be oriented toward or away from the underlying light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Mayfield, III, Stephen H. Lydecker, Gary D. Trott, Carl T. Gould, Kevin Leadford, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Patent number: D541468
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Mayfield, III, Gary D. Trott, Carl T. Gould, Christopher L. Sharp