Patents Assigned to Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
  • Patent number: 7654705
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
  • Patent number: 7645055
    Abstract: A luminaire assembly includes a housing having a first end and a second end, one of the first end and the second end having a threaded connection, a glass lens and a collar assembly connected to said lens, the collar assembly threadably connected to the housing. A luminaire lens mounting assembly, further may include a first lens connected to a housing, a belt connected to the housing, at least one arm extending from the belt, and, a second lens surrounding at least one of the housing and the first lens, the at least one arm extending through the second lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: James N. Neeld, Paul J. Shapiro, Margaret L. Hetfield, Richard Meyer
  • Patent number: 7631990
    Abstract: A luminaire assembly includes a housing having a first end and a second end, one of the first end and the second end having a threaded connection, a glass lens and a collar assembly connected to said lens, the collar assembly threadably connected to the housing. A luminaire lens mounting assembly, further may include a first lens connected to a housing, a belt connected to the housing, at least one arm extending from the belt, and, a second lens surrounding at least one of the housing and the first lens, the at least one arm extending through the second lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: James N. Neeld, Paul J. Shapiro
  • Patent number: 7631985
    Abstract: The instant invention is a luminaire comprised generally of mounting plate including a plurality of mounting blocks secured to said mounting plate; and a plurality of LEDs, wherein at least one of said LEDs is positioned upon each of said mounting blocks. The mounting blocks include face portions having a plurality of pitches or angles and may be arranged in a plurality of configurations on said mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Knoble, George V. Preston
  • Patent number: 7631993
    Abstract: A trim ring for a vandal resistant luminaire, the trim ring is disposed about an electrical component housing and a lens and holds the lens to the electrical component housing. The trim ring is designed to protect the luminaire by absorbing physical shock exerted on the luminaire and provide an aesthetic pleasing design. Twist locks depend from an inner annular surface of the trim ring which cooperate with retaining legs on the electrical component housing providing for access to the internal components of the vandal resistant luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Russello, Dylan A. Akinrele, David S. Monteiro, Kenneth W. Biello
  • Patent number: 7625105
    Abstract: A re-lamping cartridge assembly for a recessed lighting fixture comprises a cartridge having a sidewall defining an upper aperture and a lower aperture, a lamp positioned within the upper aperture and adjacent the lower aperture; and, a spring positioned within the cartridge to engage the sidewall and capture the lamp within the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventor: Terry D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7614922
    Abstract: A quick attachment junction box is provided that simplifies the installation of electrical wires into the junction box and minimizes the tools and parts necessary for proper installation. A connection element is provided to allow for quick connection of electrical wires, and frictional contact from detachably connected upper and lower casings of the junction box provide strain relief for any connected wires, when the upper and lower casings are secured in their closed position. Additionally, a wire capture sleeve is provided that can electrically isolate the connection element and maintain the connection element in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventor: John Jeffrey Buse
  • Patent number: 7607794
    Abstract: The invention comprises a completely recessed wall-wash lighting fixture capable of being installed within a ceiling. The lighting fixture comprises a housing, which contains a lamp. The invention may comprise a lighting fixture further comprises a reflector disposed within the housing and adjacent to the first end of the housing. The invention may also comprise a flared lamp shield attached to the housing, which is capable of protecting the lighting fixture from damage. The lamp shield extends below the ceiling when the lighting fixture is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventor: Paul Thompson
  • Patent number: 7600888
    Abstract: A display lighting system for use in product displays includes a luminaire having a pair of spaced opposed end caps, and a lamp housing having a plurality of lamp holders secured thereto for providing electrical power to a plurality of lamps designed to illuminate a plurality of lighting areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventor: Michael R. Miller
  • Patent number: 7594737
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a round garage light assembly having a housing with a lamp mounting surface wherein a main HID lamp and an auxiliary circular high output fluorescent lamp are mounted. The auxiliary lamp is mounted centrally within the assembly and above the photometric center of the high intensity discharge lamp so that the light pattern emitted from the auxiliary lamp is symmetrical and the auxiliary lamp does not shadow the light emitted from the HID lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Claude Barozzini, Robert Summerford
  • Publication number: 20090231861
    Abstract: A recessed fixture frame mounting device comprises a first hanger bar connected to a first joist, a second hanger bar connected to a second joist, a recessed can light and junction box connected to the first and second hanger bars, the recessed can and the junction box movable about an axis extending between the first and second joists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Wedekind
  • Patent number: 7575336
    Abstract: An indirector light fixture in combination with a leveling device which is utilized to position the light fixture at least one of a plurality of preselected angles. A method is also described for positioning the fixture at the at least one of the preselected angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Michael K. Yoshida, Thomas Russello
  • Patent number: 7563016
    Abstract: Disclosed is a PAR track light fixture having an internal wire way. The PAR track light fixture has an opened ring design separating outer ring which peripherally surrounds the outer edge of the PAR lamp. The ring is separated from the socket cup thereby exposing an outer reflector section of the PAR lamp. In combination with the open ring design of the present invention is an internal wire way which encloses all electrical conductivity from the track connector through a stem or blade and one or more supporting arc sections to the socket cup and lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Robert S. Gosnell
  • Patent number: D597242
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventor: Christine Purcell
  • Patent number: D599949
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Feridoun Nourishad, Jose L. Adame
  • Patent number: D600397
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Feridoun Nourishad, Jose L. Adame
  • Patent number: D600398
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Feridoun Nourishad, Jose L. Adame
  • Patent number: D600851
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Feridoun Nourishad, Jose L. Adame
  • Patent number: D604881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D604882
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar