Patents by Inventor Kristin M. Nichols

Kristin M. Nichols 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).

  • Convenience light with supplemental electrical outlet
    Publication number: 20030092297
    Abstract: A convenience light with a supplemental electrical outlet is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing, a first light source to emit light when the apparatus is coupled to a conventional electrical outlet, and a supplemental electrical outlet having at least the same amount of electrical receptacles as the conventional electrical outlet to which the apparatus is coupled. In another embodiment, the first light source selectively emits light and the apparatus also includes a control device to control when the light source emits light. In yet another embodiment, the supplemental electrical outlet selectively provides access to electrical power associated with the conventional electrical outlet and the apparatus also includes a control device to control when the supplemental electrical outlet provides access to the electrical power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Mark E. Reindle, Jonathan Katz, Kristin M. Nichols, Craig M. Saunders, Donald C. Fuchs
  • Telephone device
    Patent number: D471900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Craig M. Saunders, Lindsey Tufts, Jr., Kristin M. Nichols, Mark E. Reindle