Patents by Inventor Robert Scott Gosnell

Robert Scott Gosnell 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: 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: 7018072
    Abstract: A lamp holder assembly for use in thin profile lighting fixtures having fluorescent lamps wherein there is a narrow gap between the lamps and the reflector so that accessing the lamps is difficult. The lamp holder assembly pulls out so that access can be gained to the lamps. The lamp holder assembly includes a base member and a bracket member with lamp sockets affixed to the bracket member. The bracket member slides against the base and is held in position on the base by slots in the bracket member that engage guide pins extending from the base. Further guidance for the bracket member may include twin parallel rails extending form the base and spaced so as to form a channel in which the bracket member travels. The pull-out assembly may also have a leaf spring attached to the base member that further guides the bracket member while in motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: 6843581
    Abstract: A pendant suspension system provides a continuously adjustable cable suspension system for luminaires. The cable suspension system has twin suspension assemblies, each comprising a cable held at both ends by a track adapter so as to form a downwardly depending loop. A luminaire is affixed on each end to the suspension system at the loop. The vertical height of the luminaire can be adjusted by pulling one end of the cable through the track adapter. Further, the luminaire can be connected to the loop through a rotation housing that permits rotational adjustment of the luminaire. Thus, the combination suspension system and rotation housing permits continuous vertical and rotational adjustment of an attached luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James E. Kuchar
  • Publication number: 20030137835
    Abstract: A pendant suspension system provides a continuously adjustable cable suspension system for luminaires. The cable suspension system has twin suspension assemblies, each comprising a cable held at both ends by a track adapter so as to form a downwardly depending loop. A luminaire is affixed on each end to the suspension system at the loop. The vertical height of the luminaire can be adjusted by pulling one end of the cable through the track adapter. Further, the luminaire can be connected to the loop through a rotation housing that permits rotational adjustment of the luminaire. Thus, the combination suspension system and rotation housing permits continuous vertical and rotational adjustment of an attached luminaire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James E. Kuchar
  • Publication number: 20030137843
    Abstract: A lamp holder assembly for use in thin profile lighting fixtures having fluorescent lamps wherein there is a narrow gap between the lamps and the reflector so that accessing the lamps is difficult. The lamp holder assembly pulls out so that access can be gained to the lamps. The lamp holder assembly comprises a base member and a bracket member with lamp sockets affixed to the bracket member. The bracket member slides against the base and is held in position on the base by slots in the bracket member that engage guide pins extending from the base. Further guidance for the bracket member may include twin parallel rails extending form the base and spaced so as to form a channel in which the bracket member travels. The pull-out assembly may also have a leaf spring attached to the base member that further guides the bracket member while in motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D436678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell
  • Patent number: D445936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell
  • Patent number: D463879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James Edward Kuchar
  • Patent number: D474304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James Edward Kuchar
  • Patent number: D475157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James Edward Kuchar
  • Patent number: D476441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James Edward Kuchar