Patents by Inventor Clyde R. Schepens

Clyde R. Schepens 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: 6332696
    Abstract: A lens cover for covering the lens of a traffic signal when the signal is not in service. The lens cover is made of a black polyethylene flat tubing which is cut and sealed on one end and has an open end to fit over traffic light lens shields. The lens cover is completely opaque and thus prevents light from the lens passing through. Thus, motorists are not confused with respect to the traffic light being in an operating state. The lens cover also has an observation hole at the bottom which allows one to check the operation of the traffic light from ground level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Inventor: Clyde R. Schepens
  • Publication number: 20010015895
    Abstract: A lens cover for covering the lens of a traffic signal when the signal is not in service. The lens cover is made of a black polyethylene flat tubing which is cut and sealed on one end and has an open end to fit over traffic light lens shields. The lens cover is completely opaque and thus prevents light from the lens passing through. Thus, motorists are not confused with respect to the traffic light being in an operating state. The lens cover also has an observation hole at the bottom which allows one to check the operation of the traffic light from ground level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Inventor: Clyde R. Schepens
  • Patent number: 5685761
    Abstract: A multi-purpose lamp fixture tool for easily testing and repairing common defects of screw-bulb lamp sockets. The tool is configured to check for electrical power input to lamp sockets, repair lamp socket bottom contacts, test light bulbs, and remove the bases of shattered bulbs from lamp sockets. The tool also includes a light bulb indicator which indicates whether electrical power is still being supplied to the lamp socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Inventor: Clyde R. Schepens