Patents by Inventor Robert James Wedekind

Robert James Wedekind 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: 11746997
    Abstract: A recessed luminaire housing assembly for positionally sealing a fixed position junction box per code requirements is disclosed. The luminaire housing may include a fixed position junction box, a junction box interface hardware, and a vertically adjustable recessed light mounting housing. The recessed light mounting housing is adjustably and removably fastened to the junction box interface hardware and the fixed position junction box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: SPECTRUM LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventor: Robert James Wedekind
  • Publication number: 20230107356
    Abstract: A recessed luminaire housing assembly for positionally sealing a fixed position junction box per code requirements is disclosed. The luminaire housing may include a fixed position junction box, a junction box interface hardware, and a vertically adjustable recessed light mounting housing. The recessed light mounting housing is adjustably and removably fastened to the junction box interface hardware and the fixed position junction box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventor: Robert James Wedekind
  • 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