Patents by Inventor James Neeld

James Neeld 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: 8066413
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
  • Publication number: 20100085766
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
  • Patent number: 7658517
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
  • Patent number: 7654705
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
  • Patent number: 7530705
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
  • Publication number: 20080062693
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
  • Publication number: 20080062705
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
  • Publication number: 20070019418
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
  • Publication number: 20050227536
    Abstract: An enclosure with socket cup for use with a line voltage recessed lighting kit, having an enclosure for a splice connection between a lamp holder and a junction box, the enclosure having an open portion. The invention further comprises a socket cup having at least one socket cup sidewall engaging the open portion of the enclosure. The socket cup provides a pathway for wiring from within the socket cup to an interior of the enclosure. The enclosure with socket cup may be utilized with reflector trims of differing heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Gamache, James Neeld, Graham Rippel
  • Patent number: D563021
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Margaret L. Hetfield, James Neeld, Paul Shapiro, Richard Meyer
  • Patent number: D563022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Margaret L. Hetfield, James Neeld, Paul Shapiro, Richard Meyer
  • Patent number: D563023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Margaret L. Hetfield, James Neeld, Paul Shapiro, Richard Meyer
  • Patent number: D563024
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Margaret L. Hetfield, James Neeld, Paul Shapiro, Richard Meyer
  • Patent number: D563590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Margaret L. Hetfield, James Neeld, Paul Shapiro, Richard Meyer
  • Patent number: D564696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Margaret L. Hetfield, James Neeld, Paul Shapiro, Richard Meyer
  • Patent number: D565230
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Margaret L. Hetfield, James Neeld, Paul Shapiro, Richard Meyer