Patents by Inventor Michael Rishel

Michael Rishel 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).

  • Lighting fixture with lamp holder including integral resilient fins
    Patent number: 5183330
    Abstract: A lighting fixture for use as a spotlight is provided. A lamp holder with radially extending resilient fins is inserted into a cylindrical body which may be made of PVC pipe. The frictional engagement of the radially extending resilient fins against the interior wall of the cylindrical body allows the height and angular orientation of the lamp holder to be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: The Genlyte Group Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Rishel, Larry Powers, Claude Barozzini