Patents by Inventor Denis Wolfe

Denis Wolfe 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: 6254256
    Abstract: A reflector for an illumination source manufactured by a spin chuck having an edge surface. The reflector includes a body having a contiguous portion composed of an endless outer surface and a reflective endless inner surface. The body further includes an opening communicating with the endless inner surface. The endless inner surface possesses a relatively fine pattern of depressions and protuberances derived from an edged surface of the spin chuck. The edge surface permits release of the body from the spin chuck although the body may be formed into a rounded or curved member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Prescolite, Inc.
    Inventor: Denis Wolfe
  • Patent number: 5029794
    Abstract: A universal bar hanger employed for supporting fixtures to a pair of structural bodies. The bar hanger utilizes an elongated section having first and second surfaces with an elongated slot which is formed between first and second surfaces. The slot possesses a selected length and width dimension. An end section possessing a connector for affixing the end section to the structural body is also included. The end section is joined to the elongated section. A protuberance connects to and extends from the first surface of the elongated section and has a first portion with selected dimension that is in excess of the width dimension of the slot, and a second portion with a selected dimension that is smaller than the selected width dimension of the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: Prescolite, Inc.
    Inventor: Denis Wolfe
  • Patent number: 4835667
    Abstract: A device for detecting the level of heat generated by a lighting unit utilizing a sleeve possessing an end portion positioned adjacent to the exterior of the housing, an interior portion, and an exterior portion. A thermal protector is positioned at the interior portion of the sleeve at a selected distance from the exterior of the housing. Air is circulated between the exterior portion of the sleeve and the interior portion of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: Prescolite, Inc.
    Inventor: Denis Wolfe