Patents by Inventor Mark Owen Jones

Mark Owen Jones 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: 11725788
    Abstract: Implementations are described herein for an adjustable recessed lighting apparatus (100) with a rotation ring (110). In various embodiments, a base (101) may be mounted to a surface and includes a light passage that generally directs light in a first direction (FD). The rotation ring (110) may be rotatably mounted to the base (101) such that the rotation ring (110) is rotatable about the light passage. At least one light source (140) may be mounted within the apparatus (100) to emit light through the light passage in a second direction (SD). A first drive (112) and a second drive (114) may be fixedly secured to the rotation ring (110). Accordingly, when torque is applied to the first drive (112), the rotation ring (110) may rotate relative to the base (101) about the light passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Mark Owen Jones
  • Publication number: 20220299176
    Abstract: Implementations are described herein for an adjustable recessed lighting apparatus (100) with a rotation ring (110). In various embodiments, a base (101) may be mounted to a surface and includes a light passage that generally directs light in a first direction (FD). The rotation ring (110) may be rotatably mounted to the base (101) such that the rotation ring (110) is rotatable about the light passage. At least one light source (140) may be mounted within the apparatus (100) to emit light through the light passage in a second direction (SD). A first drive (112) and a second drive (114) may be fixedly secured to the rotation ring (110). Accordingly, when torque is applied to the first drive (112), the rotation ring (110) may rotate relative to the base (101) about the light passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventor: MARK OWEN JONES
  • Patent number: 11175023
    Abstract: A mounting bracket (20) for a luminaire fixture frame (12) having one or more tabs (30) to engage a hat channel or the like. The one or more tabs (30) are positionable between an un-deployed position and a deployed position to operably engage the hat channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Mark Owen Jones
  • Patent number: 10711974
    Abstract: Inventive methods and apparatus for providing an open wall wash luminaire designed to allow a small amount of light to go behind the luminaire kick reflector, resulting in the kick reflector being less noticeable by an occupant of the room when light is being provided by the luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Peter John Franck, Mark Owen Jones, Graham Michael Rippel
  • Publication number: 20190195475
    Abstract: A mounting bracket (20) for a luminaire fixture frame (12) having one or more tabs (30) to engage a hat channel or the like. The one or more tabs (30) are positionable between an un-deployed position and a deployed position to operably engage the hat channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: MARK OWEN JONES
  • Publication number: 20190162388
    Abstract: Inventive methods and apparatus for providing an open wall wash luminaire designed to allow a small amount of light to go behind the luminaire kick reflector, resulting in the kick reflector being less noticeable by an occupant of the room when light is being provided by the luminaire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: PETER JOHN FRANCK, MARK OWEN JONES, GRAHAM MICHAEL RIPPEL
  • Patent number: 9429284
    Abstract: An adjustable recessed trim for a lighting fixture includes an enclosure with a light output opening and a light source opening provided upward from the light output opening. An adjustable cover piece having a cover piece light source opening is provided over the enclosure in registration with the enclosure light source opening and is adjustable between at least a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: John S. Park, Clifford Russell Jones, Jr., Graham Michael Rippel, Mark Owen Jones
  • Publication number: 20130170232
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to adjustable recessed trim. An adjustable recessed trim (10) for a lighting fixture includes an enclosure with a light output opening (21) and a light source opening (31) provided upward from the light output opening (21). An adjustable cover piece (40) having a cover piece light source opening (41) is provided over the enclosure in registration with the enclosure light source opening (31) and is adjustable between at least a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: JOHN S. PARK, CLIFFORD RUSSELL JONES, JR., GRAHAM MICHAEL RIPPEL, MARK OWEN JONES
  • Patent number: 8328382
    Abstract: A rotatable downlight frame assembly comprises a pan having a pivot aperture therein, a collar disposed in the pan for rotating in the pivot aperture, the collar having a trim aperture wall depending through the pan, the collar having one of a square, rectangular, non-circular, or asymmetrical trim opening for positioning of a lighting trim, the collar being rotatable relative to the pan through 360 degrees, at least one fastener passing through the collar, a tool-less fastener assembly, the tool-less assembly having one of a first position and a second position for tightening the collar at an angular position relative to the pan via frictional engagement, and the other of the first position and the second position allowing for pivotable motion, and, a lighting assembly positioned on the collar for pivotal movement with the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Brandon Crooks, Mark Owen Jones, Graham Rippel, Robert Scott Gosnell
  • Publication number: 20110194299
    Abstract: A rotatable downlight frame assembly comprises a pan having a pivot aperture therein, a collar disposed in the pan for rotating in the pivot aperture, the collar having a trim aperture wall depending through the pan, the collar having one of a square, rectangular, non-circular, or asymmetrical trim opening for positioning of a lighting trim, the collar being rotatable relative to the pan through 360 degrees, at least one fastener passing through the collar, a tool-less fastener assembly, the tool-less assembly having one of a first position and a second position for tightening the collar at an angular position relative to the pan via frictional engagement, and the other of the first position and the second position allowing for pivotable motion, and, a lighting assembly positioned on the collar for pivotal movement with the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Brandon Crooks, Mark Owen Jones, Graham Rippel, Robert Scott Gosnell
  • Patent number: 7303314
    Abstract: A two piece adjustable trim for a sloped ceiling recessed downlight wherein the two piece trim has an upper element and a lower element hingedly connected to each other. A standard frame in housing may be utilized to receive the two piece rotatable trim, the trim and a lower element affixed to the mounting frame and pivotable relative to an upper trim element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Owen Jones
  • Publication number: 20030115767
    Abstract: A template and methods of using the template to form an aperture in a planar member. The template comprises a thin material having a center aperture, written indicia on one side and an adhesive means on the other side. Other embodiments include at least one perforation means operatively formed at a predetermined distance from the center thereof, for allowing at least one portion of the template to be readily removed from the other portion. Further embodiments include a backing member operatively positioned in contact with the side of the template having the adhesive means for maintaining the effectiveness of the adhesive means until removal of the backing member from contact with the adhesive means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Robert James Wedekind, Mark Owen Jones, Graham Michael Rippel
  • Patent number: 6421904
    Abstract: A method for using a template to cut an aperture in a planar member at the point where a fixture is to be installed by positioning the template on the planar member and cutting the planar member about the edge of the template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Robert James Wedekind, Mark Owen Jones, Graham Michael Rippel
  • Patent number: 5957572
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for supporting a light fixture in an aperture formed in a planar member is disclosed. An aperture is first cut in the planar member at the point where the lighting fixture is to be installed and a light fixture support structure having at least two mounting straps positioned about the perimeter of the light fixture support structure for retaining the light fixture support structure in position in the aperture formed in the planar member is positioned in the aperture by an installer. The light fixture support structure mounting straps are then positioned contiguous with the inner surface of the planar member and are manipulated such that the light fixture support structure is maintained in position in the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Lightolier
    Inventors: Robert James Wedekind, Mark Owen Jones, Graham Michael Rippel, Dennis Joseph Foley
  • Patent number: 5957573
    Abstract: An improved recessed fixture frame and method for installing the recessed fixture frame in new, existing or rough-in construction is disclosed. The improved recessed fixture frame includes a frame band for supporting and surrounding a fixture housing and at least one mounting assembly connected to the frame band in such a manner that the frame band is capable of being adjusted between the ends of the mounting bars. The mounting assembly includes at least one hinged mounting stub operatively hingeably connected to at least one end of the mounting assembly. Each hinged mounting stub includes a fastening means for affixing the recessed fixture frame to a structural member in a first position. In the first position, the recessed fixture frame extends downwardly from the structural member. After the fixture frame has been wired-in, the fixture frame is rotated about ninety degrees (90.degree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Lightolier Division of The Genlyte Group Inc.
    Inventors: Robert James Wedekind, Mark Owen Jones, Graham Michael Rippel, Dennis Joseph Foley, Joseph Anthony Capostagno