Patents by Inventor Nathan D. Heiking

Nathan D. Heiking 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).

  • Publication number: 20160375161
    Abstract: A lighting device configured to deactivate dangerous pathogens (e.g., MRSA bacteria) in an environment. The lighting device includes at least one lighting element configured to provide light. At least a first component of the light comprising light having a wavelength of between 400 nm and 420 nm, and at least a second component of the light comprising light having a wavelength of greater than 420 nm. The first component of light has a minimum integrated irradiance of 0.05 mWcm2 measured from any unshielded point in the environment that is 1.5 m from any point on any external-most luminous surface of the lighting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: James W. Hawkins, Nathan D. Heiking
  • Patent number: 7766503
    Abstract: A ceiling light fixture for medical patient rooms and a method for the same. The fixture comprises a body which defines a middle region and two side regions along opposite sides of the middle region. A cover is movably attached to the body and includes a lens over at least the middle region. A graphics image is associated with the middle region and is substantially parallel to the lens. At least one graphics-light source is within the middle region and configured for illuminated display of the graphics image. At least one exam-light source is located within each of the two side regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Kenall Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Nathan D. Heiking, James W. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 7686484
    Abstract: A ceiling-mounted troffer-type light fixture for illumination. The fixture comprises a body with a first flange having at least one hook-receiving opening and a second flange with a suspension-member-receiving opening. A cover includes a rectangular frame, at least one catch-arm and at least one suspension member. Frame fasteners along the frame engage the perimeter in a closed position. One-person attaching/closing and removal of the cover for maintenance is facilitated by the cover being supported in an open position, suspended position and fully engaged with the body in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Kenall Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Nathan D. Heiking, James W. Hawkins
  • Publication number: 20090196023
    Abstract: A ceiling light fixture for medical patient rooms and a method for the same. The fixture comprises a body which defines a middle region and two side regions along opposite sides of the middle region. A cover is movably attached to the body and includes a lens over at least the middle region. A graphics image is associated with the middle region and is substantially parallel to the lens. At least one graphics-light source is within the middle region and configured for illuminated display of the graphics image. At least one exam-light source is located within each of the two side regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: KENALL MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: Nathan D. Heiking, James W. Hawkins
  • Publication number: 20090196024
    Abstract: A ceiling-mounted troffer-type light fixture for illumination. The fixture comprises a body with a first flange having at least one hook-receiving opening and a second flange with a suspension-member-receiving opening. A cover includes a rectangular frame, at least one catch-arm and at least one suspension member. Frame fasteners along the frame engage the perimeter in a closed position. One-person attaching/closing and removal of the cover for maintenance is facilitated by the cover being supported in an open position, suspended position and fully engaged with the body in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: KENALL MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: Nathan D. Heiking, James W. Hawkins