Patents by Inventor Patrick Ruggles

Patrick Ruggles 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: 20080031013
    Abstract: A light fixture includes components that can be quickly assembled and disassembled. The fixture components have interlocking parts that allow an operator to snap or twist the components into locking engagement quickly and easily. Similarly, disassembly is just as easy. The components may also include decorated structural elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Patrick Ruggles, James Hampshire
  • Publication number: 20080007942
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a frame for mounting the fixture to a wall or other structural element of a house or building. The fixture includes a controller and a sensor that detects heat. When the sensor detects a change in temperature or other condition, it signals the controller to turn the light on and/or off. The sensor may be a passive infrared sensor (PIR sensor) mounted directly to the fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Patrick Ruggles, Roger Shankland