Patents by Inventor Kenneth M. Van Norman

Kenneth M. Van Norman 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: 4831505
    Abstract: A circular flourescent tube light fixture for a ceiling fan, particularly one suspended from a low ceiling. The light holder is adjustable upward when a deep concave light reflector is used and is adjustable downward when a flat light shield is used. The holder fits around a tubular housing that mounts on the lower center end of the ceiling fan mechanism. Within this housing is the transformer, starter, and wiring that extends between the ceiling fan motor and the flourescent tube light. A friction spring fits between the light holder and tubular housing to retain the holder in upward position when a deep concave light reflector is used. It also prevents rotation of the holder relative to the housing as an electrical safety measure since electrical wiring extends between them. In one embodiment the light reflector is fastened to the base of the tubular housing and in another it is attached to the holder and moves vertically with the tube light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: Marcia Van Norman
    Inventor: Kenneth M. Van Norman
  • Patent number: D335363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Van Norman, John S. Van Norman