Adjustable Movement Between Arm And Housing Patents (Class 362/371)
  • Patent number: 6520663
    Abstract: A UV curing lamp assembly permits adjustable positioning of a UV curing lamp with respect to a bracket supporting a reflector. The assembly includes an elongate UV lamp having opposed ends. A reflector having a central base and a curved reflective wall includes a pair of opposed openings through the reflector wall for passage of the UV lamp therethough. A bracket adjustably supports the reflector and the lamp. The bracket includes a bracket body movably supporting a mounting member for adjustably supporting the reflector with respect to the bracket body. A support arm extends from the bracket body towards one of the openings in the reflector. The support arm adjustably supports one of the ends of the UV lamp with respect to the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Loctite Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Holmes, John P. Breault
  • Patent number: 6517216
    Abstract: The present invention includes an adjustable lighting fixture having a housing and light holders which are able to extend, pivot, spin, and slide with respect to the housing, a mounting arm, or each other. The lighting fixture may thus provide enhanced lighting during events, such as live performances, teleconferencing, filming, or videotaping. Each adjustable lighting fixture generally includes a light holder positioned on a mounting arm pivotally or otherwise movably connected to the housing. The lighting fixture uses fluorescent light sources. When enhanced lighting is not required, the light holders may be restored in the housing in an aesthetic manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Brightline, L.P.
    Inventors: Samuel P. Cercone, Katherine Katz
  • Patent number: 6511208
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus. The apparatus includes a first mechanism for holding a lamp. The apparatus includes a media. The apparatus includes a second mechanism for holding the media to the first holding mechanism. The second mechanism is removably attachable to the first mechanism. The media is removably attachable to the second mechanism so the media will not separate from the second mechanism when the second mechanism is separated from the first mechanism. A lighting apparatus. The apparatus includes a mounting structure. The apparatus includes a gimbal ring assembly for holding a lamp. The gimbal ring assembly has a first axis and a second axis perpendicular with the first axis. The gimbal ring assembly is rotatable about the first axis and about the second axis. The gimbal ring assembly is connected to the mounting structure. The apparatus includes a locking mechanism for locking the gimbal ring assembly in a fixed position relative to the first axis, to the second axis and the mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventor: Irwin Kotovsky
  • Patent number: 6502959
    Abstract: An illumination device used in a compact disk receiving frame is disclosed. The illumination device includes a body. An electric wire is installed within the body. Another end of the electric wire is connected to a pressable switch. Each of two sides of the pressable switch is installed with a telescopic rod. A plate is installed between the two rod bodies. The plate serves, to prevent a short circuit due to contact of the two rod bodies. One end of each of die two rod bodies is connected to a lampshade. A bulb is installed in the lampshade. Thus, this illumination device is placed in the CD receiving frame to achieve the effect of illumination. Moreover, the user may read the data in the compact disks within the CD receiving frame conveniently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventor: Jack Lin
  • Patent number: 6481867
    Abstract: A modular mounting-arm assembly for use with a luminaire, the modular mounting assembly including a housing and a removable access door hingedly affixable to the housing for receiving and supporting an electrical assembly. The electrical assembly comprises electrical components having electrical connections which terminate in a mounting arm quick disconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Ewing
  • Publication number: 20020154502
    Abstract: An adjustable mount lighting system includes a housing for attachment to an anchoring structure, typically a beam within a wall, which is facilitated by the use of adjustable brackets attached to the housing using bolts and attached to the anchoring structure using screws. The housing is preferably of a rectangular shape, at least the end walls of which define a planar portion to which a light-transmitting face plate may be secured using screws. The side walls of the housing have slots therethrough into which the bolts extend, and the adjustable brackets have apertures therethrough into which the bolts simultaneously extend prior to their interconnection with their corresponding nuts. The bolts are translatable within the slots to allow adjustment of the housing with respect to the adjustable brackets, and thus allow depth adjustment of the housing with respect to the anchoring structure and the exterior surface of the face plate with respect to the adjacent structures, which may include a wall or mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Victor Kelmelis, Maurice Cohen
  • Patent number: 6447141
    Abstract: The invention concerns a mounting bracket to securely hold elongated tubular lamp members. The mounting bracket has a stationary part which can be fixed to a static structure, and a movable part which is detachably fixed to the stationary part in such a way that both parts fix the tubular lamp in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co.
    Inventor: Gerhard Waldmann
  • Patent number: 6428197
    Abstract: A spotlight is disclosed for use with an all-terrain vehicle or a snowmobile with the spotlight being selectively removably positioned in a U-shaped bracket which is pivotally secured to the vehicle about a vertical axis. The spotlight includes a housing having indentations at its opposite sides which removably receive inner ends of connectors which are positioned at the inner sides of the upper ends of the leg portions of the U-shaped bracket. The connectors are pivotally secured, about horizontal axes, to the leg portions. The leg portions of the U-shaped bracket are able to flex with respect to one another to permit the spotlight to be secured to the U-shaped bracket and to be removed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Cycle Country Accessories Corporation
    Inventor: Richard G. Downing
  • Publication number: 20020101737
    Abstract: An adapting seat includes a first frame with a first pair of notches respectively defined in opposed inner walls of the first frame The second frame is able to be matingly inserted into the first frame and has a second pair of notches respectively defined in outer walls of the second frame and a third pair of notches respectively defined in outer walls of the second frame. The axis between the second pair of notches is orthogonal to the axis between the first pair of notches and the axis between the second pair of notches is orthogonal to the axis between the third pair of notches, such that the second pair of notches and the third pair of notches of the second frame enable the adapting seat to be mounted on a hole orientated in either the horizontal or vertical direction relative to the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: EMCOM Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Ying-Cou Wang
  • Patent number: 6402112
    Abstract: The present invention provides a support assembly for a lighting fixture that allows for the adjustment and positioning of a lamp about both a horizontal and a vertical axis using only one locking mechanism. The support assembly includes a first support member that is pivotably attached to a second support member. The support assembly also includes a cylindrical sleeve to which the second support member is adjustably engaged. Both support members include at least one leg extending therefrom. The locking mechanism includes a pivoting brake shoe that can engage the cylindrical sleeve so as to secure the lamp into position about a vertical axis. The locking mechanism also includes a thumbscrew that is housed within a slot defined within a leg of the first support member, and that engages both the brake shoe and a leg on the second support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric P. Thomas, Daniel F. Francis, Orlando S. Rodrigues
  • Patent number: 6402352
    Abstract: A light fixture comprising a rotatable housing, a mounting yoke and a mounting fixture for securing the housing directly to the top of a hollow post to permit the housing to be directed straight down or at a tilt angle to either side. The housing includes integral or insertable axle portions that protrude from either side of the housing. The top of each side of the yoke includes a support casting with an opening for receiving the respective protruding axle portions of the housing. Matching indicia on the end of at least one of the axle portions and the receiving casting hub provide degree of tilt information. Wiring from the power source coming out of the top of the post progresses through one or more appropriate channels in the yoke, through the appropriate casting and through an accommodated protruding axle portion. The yoke is preferably comprised of at least one tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Summerford, Claude Barozzini, Henry M. Glover
  • Patent number: 6394628
    Abstract: A ballast housing has a bottom wall, a sidewall extending in a first direction from the bottom wall, and a first compartment that is defined between the bottom wall and the sidewall, with a first access opening remote from the bottom wall. The housing further includes an interior wall extending from its bottom wall in the first direction and is located completely within the first compartment, and a second compartment that is defined by the interior wall and is isolated from the first compartment by the interior wall. The second compartment includes a second access opening adjacent the bottom wall. A first component can be disposed in the first compartment and a second component can be disposed in the second compartment with the second compartment isolating the second component from the first component in the first compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: James P. Wang
  • Publication number: 20020051361
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustment mechanism by which a luminaire may be adjusted and secured along an arcuate path. The adjustment mechanism includes a mounting bracket, adjustment bolt, adjustment brace, which is attached to the optical housing of the luminaire, and a positioning means, such as an eyebolt. The adjustment bolt is threadably attached to the adjustment brace via a non-rotatable nut. The adjustment bolt, which is disposed through the positioning means, is turned in order to adjust the position of the luminaire. As the adjustment bolt turns, the non-rotatable nut, along with the adjustment brace and optical housing attached thereto, moves along the threaded shaft of the bolt. When the turning of the bolt has ceased, the non-rotatable nut, adjustment brace and optical housing are secured in position by the frictional engagement of the thread of the bolt and the thread of the nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventors: Anthony J. Gutierrez, Robert L. Summerford
  • Patent number: 6364510
    Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture with a side mounted auxiliary device, the fixture being installable through an aperture of a ceiling mounting frame from below the ceiling and including a reflector housing with a lamp socket cup assembly connected thereto, a swing arm assembly with an auxiliary device, such as a second socket for a lamp, is attached to a side of the reflector housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Horst Bernhart, George Pacheco
  • Patent number: 6338566
    Abstract: The rotation of a first element (3), for example an arm carrying a lighting unit, with respect to a second element (2), about an axis (12), is limited in both directions, with an angular travel which can exceed 360 °, by an elastic element (13) comprising two coils wound in the same direction, each cooperating with a mobile stop piece integral in rotation with the first element (14, 15), the central part of the spring (13) cooperating with a fixed stop piece (16) integral with the second element (2)
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Assignee: ALM
    Inventor: Alain Verdier
  • Patent number: 6328458
    Abstract: An arm assembly for supporting a surgical lighthead of a surgical light apparatus. The arm assembly includes a first arm and a second arm pivotally coupled to the first arm about a main pivot axis. A rod extends within an interior region of the second arm. A link is coupled to the rod to the first arm for pivoting movement about a link pivot axis that is spaced apart from the main pivot axis. A spring extends within the interior region of the second arm. The spring exerts a force on the rod and the link to counterbalance the surgical lighthead. A space filler includes an outer cover coupled to the first arm and formed to include a first slot and an inner cover nested within the outer cover and formed to include a second slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Bell, Dennis C. Coon, Thomas M. Peterson
  • Patent number: 6293510
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting luminaires (A) includes a lower mounting plate (30a) having a front face (32a) and a back face (34a) adapted for attachment to a luminaire. An upper mounting plate (30b), having a front face (32b) and a back face (34b), is adapted for attachment to an electrical assembly (20). The upper and lower mounting plates are identical in configuration. The upper mounting plate selectively engages the lower mounting plate so that the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate are in locking relation. A hinge (50) operatively connects the upper and lower mounting plates. The hinge is adapted to swing down and suspend the luminaire while the appropriate electrical connections are made and pivot to a substantially horizontal position once the upper and lower mounting plates have been placed in locking relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Reed A. Bradford, James H. Toney
  • Patent number: 6290376
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustment mechanism by which a luminaire may be adjusted and secured along an arc. The adjustment mechanism includes a mounting bracket, adjustment bolt, adjustment brace, which is attached to the optical housing of the luminaire, and a positioning means, such as an eyebolt. The adjustment bolt is threadably attached to the adjustment brace via a non-rotatable nut. The adjustment bolt, which is disposed through the positioning means, is turned in order to adjust the position of the luminaire. As the adjustment bolt turns, the non-rotatable nut, along with the adjustment brace and optical housing attached thereto, moves along the threaded shaft of the bolt. When the turning of the bolt has ceased, the non-rotatable nut, adjustment brace and optical housing are secured in position by the frictional engagement of the thread of the bolt and the thread of the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Anthony J. Gutierrez, Robert L. Summerford
  • Patent number: 6283617
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bracket for a halogen light, which is made from a strip plate body by folding. The bracket includes a pair of positioning plates, a first pair of folded plates form a larger spacing, a second pair of folded plates folded inwardly from the first pair of folded plates, a third pair of folded plates folded inwardly into several angles from the second pair of folded plates, with a fourth folded plate connected between ends of third pair of folded plates. A plurality of holes and slots are provided on the folded plates to enable mounting the bracket to an article in a variety of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: All-Line Inc.
    Inventor: Albert Stekelenburg
  • Patent number: 6264354
    Abstract: A supplemental automotive lighting for increasing the effective illumination of an area in front of a vehicle. The supplemental automotive lighting includes a housing. The housing has a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls such that at least one compartment is defined by the walls. Each of the side walls has a pair of arcuate slots therein. Each pair arcuate slots are spaced and lie along an edge of a common circle. A headlight may be placed in the compartment. A bracket means pivotally secures the housing to the bumper. The bracket means comprises a base portion. The base portion is elongate and has a first end and a second end. A pair of leg portions is integral to and extends in parallel direction away from one of the ends of the base portion such that the bracket means is generally U-shaped. A bore extends through a central portion of the base portion. A fastener may extend through the bore into the bumper of the vehicle. Each of the leg portions has a pair of holes therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventor: Kamal Motilal
  • Patent number: 6260360
    Abstract: A portable container (10) for receiving contents for transport while regulating the temperature of the contents includes a combined heater and/or cooler in the form of a Peltier effect device (50), a removable inner receptacle (70) for receiving the contents, an air gap around the outside of the inner receptacle, and a control unit (62) for controlling the Peltier effect device so as to regulate the temperature of the air around the outside of the inner receptacle and thereby regulate the temperature of the contents of the inner receptacle. The control unit can have a temperature logging system for recording the temperature history of the contents of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Isosafe Limited
    Inventor: Arthur Wheeler
  • Patent number: 6224242
    Abstract: The luminaire has a housing (1), a mounting bracket (3) and a coupling (4) to connect the housing adjustably with the bracket (3). The coupling (4) has a first part (10) secured to the housing (1), a second part (20) fixed to the bracket (3) and a blocking device (5), the first and the second parts (10, 20) being nested and coupled. The blocking device (5) may have a blocking member (12, 14) coupled to one of the parts (10, 20) and a seat (21, 22) therefor in the other of the parts (10, 20). The coupling (4) allows for rotating the housing (1) from its adjusted position and to bring it back into its original position without the need to adjust it again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Christian Giraud, Niels Van Duinen, Gert-Jan B. De Vries
  • Patent number: 6203175
    Abstract: A picture lamp for lighting a picture or display mounted on a picture frame includes an elongate, tubular housing capable of holding batteries therein and at least one support wing rigidly connected to a lower section of the housing and arranged to project downwardly therefrom. An elongate support arm is pivotably connected to the housing at an upper and central section thereof. An electrical light receptacle is mounted on an outer end of the support arm and is capable of holding at least one light bulb. An electrical circuit for operating the light bulb or bulbs by operatively connecting same to the batteries is provided. This circuit includes wiring extending along the support arm and a switch. The picture lamp is adapted to rest on a top portion of the picture frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Inventor: Vincent Basacchi
  • Patent number: 6196705
    Abstract: A halogen motion detection security light positioning system comprising a base, a yoke and a housing. The yoke having a crossbar and a pair of opposed facing prongs that extend from opposite ends of the crossbar. The yoke being rotatably connected at the crossbar to the base by a frictional securing mechanism. The housing has a halogen receptacle and is rotatably connected between the opposed facing prongs of the yoke by a self-locking securing mechanism that prevents rotation in an unflexed state and allows rotation in a flexed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Steinel GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ralph Finke, Thomas Franke
  • Patent number: 6186639
    Abstract: An optical safety barrier is connected to a fixed object such as a wall, a framework or other structure. The barrier includes several elements including a unit that has opposite ends and that is configured to form a protective beam which sets off an alarm if the beam is penetrated by an intrusion. An L-shaped upper support and an L-shaped lower support are configured to rotate the unit about a longitudinal axis. The lower support is able to slide longitudinally so as to enable the unit to be installed and removed. An upper end cover is arranged below the upper support and a lower end cover is arranged above the lower support. The covers hold the opposite ends of the unit. A display and dialogue unit is positioned adjacent to the beam of the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Schneider Electric SA
    Inventor: Jean-Bernard Givet
  • Patent number: 6170965
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus. The lighting apparatus includes a mounting structure. The apparatus includes a gimbal ring assembly for holding a lamp. The gimbal ring assembly has a first axis and a second axis perpendicular with the first axis. The gimbal ring assembly is rotatable about the first axis and about the second axis. The gimbal ring assembly is connected to the mounting structure. The apparatus includes a locking mechanism for locking the gimbal ring assembly in a fixed position relative to the first axis, to the second axis and the mounting structure. A lighting apparatus. The lighting apparatus includes a yoke. The apparatus includes a lamp ring for holding a lamp. The lamp ring is connected to the mounting structure. The apparatus includes a ring locking mechanism for locking the lamp ring in a fixed position relative to the yoke. A method for lighting. The method includes the steps of attaching a mounting structure to a ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Inventor: Irwin Kotovsky
  • Patent number: 6152578
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a light pipe lighting system on a support surface includes an elongate support rail connect to the light source and a hanger bracket connect to the elongate support rail. The support rail includes oppositely extending longitudinal flange portions which slidably engage the hanger bracket and thereby serve to connect the support rail with the hanger bracket. The hanger bracket can be either slidably supported on the support rail to allow the light source to move relative to the support surface or the hanger bracket can be fixed at various locations along the support rail. The elongate light source support rail is connect to the light source with a bracket or with a casing which encloses the light source, and the light source support rail can be further connected with an associated light pipe support rail to transmit axial forces between the light pipe and light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Joseph A. Hoffman, DuWayne C. Radke, Ken J. Hagen
  • Patent number: 6079852
    Abstract: An auxiliary light is provided with a housing having a light element in an inside thereof and an axially supporting portion in a side portion, and a bracket having a stand portion which is axially supported to the side portion of the housing by the axially supporting portion and a base portion which can be suitably supported to the vehicle. In this structure, a circular arc portion having a center of substantially center portion of the housing in a right and left direction is formed in both of the stand portion of the bracket and the axially supporting portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: PIAA Corporation
    Inventors: Masashi Kamaya, Haruo Hyodo
  • Patent number: 6076935
    Abstract: A photographic lighting dome (10) for holding and directing a light source having a housing (11) of flexible material, the housing (11) having an inner perimeter (12) surrounding a central opening (13), and an outer perimeter (14). There are a plurality of flexible support rods (20), each support rod (20) having a connecting end (24) and a releasable end (26). A central hub (18) having a plurality of support rod attachment fixtures (42) is positioned in the central opening (13) of the housing (11), where each fixture (42) is configured for receiving the connecting end (24) of one of the plurality of support rods (20). A plurality of channels (22) are formed in the housing (11), extending from the housing central opening (13) to the outer perimeter of the housing (14), each channel (22) being shaped to receive one of the plurality of support rods (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventor: Eugene A. Kester
  • Patent number: 6015221
    Abstract: An arrangement for assembling a lamphead and a panel and securing them together to allow for full adjustability in the rotationally adjusted positioning of the lamphead relative to the panel through the utilization of a minimum amount of fastener elements and without the necessity for having to remove any panels or fasteners. A disk element has a center hole with a radially inwardly extending protuberance or key, and with a plurality of closely spaced small holes or apertures formed in the disk and annularly arranged about the center keyed hole in a predetermined circular pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven W. Bodell
  • Patent number: 6004005
    Abstract: A track lighting fixture in which decorative lamp housings are adjustably positionable along a fixture track, and which provides for several angular adjustments of each decorative lamp housing. Each decorative lamp housing comprises a common outer housing in which different interchangeable decorative inserts can be interchangeably inserted. In first and second embodiments, each track lamp fixture has a power supply housing for an enclosed power transformer and power supply which is attached to the fixture track. A support element of the power supply housing is rotationally mounted relative to the power supply housing and supports a decorative lamp housing thereon, such that the support element and decorative lamp housing can be rotated to different angular positions. In the first embodiment, the power supply housing comprises a cylindrical shaped housing, and in the second embodiment, the power supply housing comprises a rectangular shaped housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Hubbell, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Demshki, Jr.
  • 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
  • Patent number: 5941630
    Abstract: A self-locking adjustable light fixture comprising an arm, a base, a hood, an arm securing mechanism, and a hood securing mechanism. The arm has an annular shape with interconnecting protrusions at a proximal end and a distal end. The base has mating interconnecting notches that are axially aligned with the interconnecting protrusions of the proximal end of the arm. The base is connected to the proximal end of the arm by the arm securing mechanism which biases the interconnecting protrusions at the proximal end of the arm with the mating interconnecting notches of the base to prevent rotation of the arm. The hood has mating interconnecting notches aligned with the interconnecting protrusions at the distal end of the arm. The hood is connected to the distal end of the arm by the hood securing mechanism which biases the interconnecting protrusions at the distal end of the arm into the mating interconnecting notches of the hood to prevent rotation of the hood with respect to the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Steinel GmbH & Co. Kg.
    Inventors: Ralph Finke, Frank Evertzberg, Norbert Hulsewiede
  • Patent number: 5938157
    Abstract: The mounting assembly includes a support having a first member and a second member, and a support bar disposed adjacent the first the second support members. A junction box is provided adjacent the support bar. A first fixture fastener extends from said support into the junction box cavity. The first fixture fastener is configured for transferring forces exerted on said first fixture fastener substantially without exerting such forces on the junction box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventor: Kenneth H. Reiker
  • Patent number: 5934787
    Abstract: A picture illuminating device for mounting on the wall above the picture, or on the back of the picture frame. The device utilizes a fluorescent light tube to produce uniform lighting and is powered by conventional or rechargeable batteries which eliminates the requirement of electrical outlets and the spectacle of exposed electrical cords extending down the wall. The device is composed of a stem and a shade. The shade houses the fluorescent light tube, batteries and the electronic circuit that converts the direct current from the batteries to the alternating current required to power the fluorescent light tube. The shade includes a reflector which is configured to mount the fluorescent light tube and batteries so that the shade covers the fluorescent light tube adequately to prevent any glare from the front while presenting the look of a conventional, corded picture lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Inventor: Murari Sharma
  • Patent number: 5924789
    Abstract: A light fixture is disclosed for lighting a large area such as sporting fields. The lighting fixture has a bowl-shaped reflector with a central aiming axis and a side-mounted lamp mounting socket for a transversely supporting a single-ended lamp with the reflector. The light fixture also has a mounting arm for coupling the reflector to a support member and for supporting the lamp substantially perpendicular to the central aiming axis of the reflector. More specifically, the mounting arm has a first end coupled to the exterior of the reflector and a second end located substantially adjacent the central aiming axis of the reflector. The mounting arm also has a wiring channel extending between its first and second ends and a socket recess located at its first end for mounting the lamp mounting socket therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Gerry F. Thornton
  • Patent number: 5911498
    Abstract: A cylindrical luminaire is provided whose components align easily, for quicker assembly, despite the lack of intrinsic preferred relative orientation in circular components. Circular end plates affixed in a desired alignment to the end of an elongated reflector have notches for alignment of a part-cylindrical cover and slots or pivotal brackets to receive a baffle. The reflector, cover and baffle are accordingly assembled in proper alignment. The baffle can be an optical baffle to alter the aesthetic appearance of the luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, David B. Miller, Gregory L. Moler
  • Patent number: 5857766
    Abstract: A recessed lamp fixture having a minimal plaster frame and a lamp housing. The plaster frame comprising a mounting bracket is adapted to receive a variety of differently sized and shaped lamp housings. The housing comprises an integrated lamp and trim assembly that is retained within the housing by a biased retaining spring. The housing is designed with minimal openings for reduced heat loss and air flow. The frame further comprises an integrated junction box and hanger bar system adapted to mount the fixture behind a panel. The junction box and the lamp housing also comprise an electrical power line retaining means to securely fasten the line to the box and housing. The hanger bar is slideably attached to the frame with ends that are designed to engage ceiling and wall supporting structures without the need for additional fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Progress Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Sieczkowski
  • Patent number: 5833359
    Abstract: A portable light fixture uses a bar clamp which is operable with one hand and includes a fixed jaw and a movable jaw. The movable jaw includes a one-way drive mechanism, which releasably engages a slide bar and advances the movable jaw toward the fixed jaw, and permits clamping to be accomplished by application of clamping pressure through the one-way drive mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Bonnie L. Shreve
    Inventor: Gerald A. Hollenbach
  • Patent number: 5803590
    Abstract: A roadway luminaire is provided which includes a mast mount docking station securable to an end of a pole mast. The mast mount docking station includes a power plug electrically coupled to the power conductors. The luminaire includes a corresponding power plug which is electrically and mechanically coupled to the mast mount docking station via a twist-lock feature including mating keys and keyways in the docking station and luminaire, respectively. The luminaire includes several plug-in components such as a plug-in photoelectric cell, a plug-in starter and a capacitor press-fit into a molded cavity in the luminaire. The power plug of the luminaire is adaptable to be used with all international voltages. The twist-lock feature provides for a fool-proof mechanical and electrical connection to ensure that the correctly rated luminaire is connected to the supply voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Taylor Wedell, Edward Bernard Bilson, Thomas A. Zimmerman, Glenn A. Ellis, III
  • Patent number: 5758955
    Abstract: A lens for use in a light fixture provided to project a beam of light in a first light pattern having a first cross-sectional geometry. A lenticular lens element is supported in the fixture and movable into a position to interrupt the beam of light for selecting beam shape by altering the first projected light pattern from the first cross-sectional geometry to a second cross-sectional geometry different from the first geometry and for moving the second pattern to a desired orientation. The lens element may be carried by a disc rotatably mounted in the fixture. The disc may carry a plurality of lens elements which can also change the orientation of the projected light patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: High End Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard S. Belliveau
  • Patent number: 5651606
    Abstract: The light fixture of the invention comprises a housing defining an interior space with an open end and a socket for supporting a lamp bulb to shine a beam out of the open end. A lens fits over the open end and closes the housing and the lens retaining ring engages the lens and secures the lens to the housing to seal the interior space. A plurality of drainage ducts are formed in the lens retaining ring and communicate with an outer face surface of the lens to receive and drain water away from the lens and prevent water accumulation and obstruction of the beam. A flange on the retaining ring cooperates with the housing to form a groove surrounding the open end which receives a glare shield ridge for securement of the glare shield without additional fasteners. Unique compression disks limiting sealing structure seal the open end of the housing as well as the housing interface with an adjustable arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Greenlee Lighting
    Inventor: Mark J. Krogman
  • Patent number: 5615942
    Abstract: A light socket adapter designed for use with fluorescent tubular lamps. The light socket adapter includes a lamp socket, an adjustable support element, and an adjusting device. The adjusting device includes a first adjusting component connected to the lamp socket and a second adjusting component connected to the support element. The first adjusting component is detachably and rotatably connected to the second adjusting component allowing the positioning of the lamp socket at any desired angle relative to the second adjusting component. The light socket adapter optionally includes a middle connecting component for use between the first adjusting component and the second adjusting component. The middle connecting component allows positioning of the lamp socket at any desired angle relative to the support element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventor: John P. Langis
  • Patent number: 5609413
    Abstract: The disclosure herein describes an adjustable light fixture recessed in a ceiling or wall for directing light at various angles and including, within a hollow elongated housing, a pair of inverted U-shaped members pivotally mounted to one another about a horizontal axis. The assembly of the two U-shaped members may be further pivoted about a central vertical axis so that a light bulb and socket mounted in one of the U-shaped member may be angularly adjusted about two axes to provide light at various angles of illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Eclairage Contraste
    Inventor: Michel Lecluze
  • Patent number: 5593225
    Abstract: A pivoted head lighting device for illuminating exhibit and display panels, display objects and work surfaces with substantially uniform spot-free spread of light. The device includes an elongated metal shell structure having an upper corner transition section and a lower front opening bearing a glass lens, a high intensity electric lamp tube positioned centrally within the shell structure, an elongated concave metallic light reflector within the shell structure between the lamp tube and upper corner transition section thereof, and an elongated support arm pivotally interconnected to the shell structure. The upper transition section includes integral internally-projecting tube gripping lip sections of semicircular configuration for holding a terminal cross-tubular swivel member for adjustable rotation therein. The internal cross-tubular swivel member is interconnected to an end of the support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: CCC Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Bernard Safyan
  • Patent number: 5548496
    Abstract: A portable lamp assembly (10) consisting of a lamp housing (12) that incorporates a quartz halogen lamp (50) and that features an articulated lamp-housing support (20). The support (20) consists of a U-shaped bracket (22) having a horizontal member (22A) and two side members (22B). The side members are swivelly attached to the lower section (12B) of the housing (12). To the bottom surface of the horizontal member (22A) is attached a clevis structure (26) to which is swivelly attached a first end (28A) of a clamp support link (28). The second end (28B) of the support link is rigidly attached to a first handle (30A) of a spring-loaded clamp (30). The clamp (30) functions as a third leg that when positioned vertically and used in combination with a pair of legs (24) that extend from the structure (20), allows the assembly (10) to be stably placed upon a horizontal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Inventors: Don B. Hart, George Hillinger
  • Patent number: 5504665
    Abstract: This quartz-halogen floodlight includes mounting means that is so constructed that the light-aiming angle of the floodlight can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically without disturbing the normal horizontal disposition of the quartz-halogen lamp within the floodlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventors: Mitchell M. Osteen, Suleyman O. Sumer
  • Patent number: 5469345
    Abstract: A low profile flashlight comprising a housing having a lens and a light source disposed therewithin. The light source is reciprocally movable between base, first and second positions within the housing and is oriented relative the lens such that a divergent beam of light is transmitted from the lens when the light source is in the first position and a collimated beam of light is transmitted from the lens when the light source is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Diamond Light Industries
    Inventors: Tor H. Pettersen, John F. Scherbarth, Bobby L. Hobbs
  • Patent number: 5442532
    Abstract: The decorative fixtures of the present invention enable azimuthal directivity of the infrared detector in order to adjust the directivity of the infrared detector about a vertical axis in a manner which is aesthetically compatible with the decorative nature of the fixture. In one embodiment, a hexagonal fixture is turnable about a horizontal axis to pivot not only the infrared detector, but the motion detection circuitry as well. In another embodiment, the motion detection circuitry and the infrared detector are physically separate within the decorative fixture, enabling the infrared detector to pivot within a circular portion of the decorative fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Pace Control Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Boulos, Syed M. A. Hussain
  • Patent number: 5386354
    Abstract: An adjustable beam light fixture with glare light shielding for illuminating a selected area without illuminating other areas. The adjustable beam light fixture has a reflector for holding a lamp and directing light from the same. The reflector is adjustably mounted on a housing. The mounting is accomplished by means of slots formed in the reflector and threaded fasteners extending outwardly from the housing and into the slots. The portion of the reflector adjacent the housing is arcuately shaped and a portion of the housing adjacent the reflector is arcuately shaped as well and with the same degree of arc. In the preferred embodiment, the housing includes means for mounting the adjustable beam light fixture on a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventor: Mitchell M. Osteen