Patents by Inventor James H. Huisingh

James H. Huisingh 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).

  • Task light panel
    Patent number: 5115380
    Abstract: A task light panel for use with a light source for illuminating a work surface. The panel comprises an upper surface having a plurality of transverse grooves formed thereon and a lower surface having a plurality of longitudinal grooves formed thereon. The transverse and longitudinal grooves are substantially perpendicular to each other and are adapted to distribute light from the light source onto the work surface, reduce glare or veiling reflections from the work surface, and block direct viewing of the light source by an individual using the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Huisingh, Edward L. Elzinga
  • Task light panel
    Patent number: 5040104
    Abstract: A task light panel for use with a light source for illuminating a work surface. The panel comprises an upper surface having a plurality of transverse grooves formed thereon and a lower surface having a plurality of longitudinal grooves formed thereon. The transverse and longitudinal grooves are substantially perpendicular to each other and are adapted to distribute light from the light source onto the work surface, reduce glare or veiling reflections from the work surface, and block direct viewing of the light source by an individual using the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Huisingh, Edward L. Elzinga