Patents Assigned to Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
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Publication number: 20090180301Abstract: The modular track luminaire system of the present invention is a modular lighting system which has a lighting unit which is electronically connected to a remote ballast housing by a removable and reattachable insulated cord and plug system, the luminaire unit electrically connected to the ballast housing through the flexible cord and plug system thereby allowing the entire system to be modularized.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP LLCInventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
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Patent number: 7559677Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a recessed light fixture comprises a housing, a first pivoting mechanism connected to the housing, a slotted pivot member connected to the first pivoting mechanism, an articulating lamp support movably connected to the slotted pivot member for translation and pivoting of the articulating lamp support, the slotted pivot member having two non-parallel slots for moving the articulating lamp support about a variable pivot point.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: Scott Dupre
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Patent number: 7547117Abstract: A multiple position luminaire is described having a hinged lens frame and lens. The lens rotates about a hinge affixed to the luminaire housing, the lens frame being sealed against the luminaire housing with a double gasket seal, a first seal interposed between the lens frame and the housing and the second seal being a plurality of gasket fingers contacting an inner surface of the luminaire side wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2007Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Thomas Russello, Dylan Akinrele, David S. Monteiro, Frank L. Locascio
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Publication number: 20090126157Abstract: A pivot and tilt apparatus for positioning a member comprises a first pivot assembly having a first pivot post at a first end thereof rotatable about a first axis for engaging the member and an annulus at a second end thereof and a second pivot assembly having a second pivot post rotatable about a second axis for engaging the annulus of said first pivot.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLCInventors: Joseph Garcia, David Gutting
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Patent number: 7530717Abstract: A recessed down lighting system having an adjustable retaining bracket. The adjustable retaining bracket facilitates attachment of a reflector to ceilings, walls, or the like of variable thicknesses. The recessed down lighting system may be installed in locations having reduced overhead space above the ceiling or where minimal lateral clearance is available behind the ceiling. The retaining bracket and fastener can be installed and vertically adjusted through the open end of the reflector to secure the reflector to the ceiling.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2007Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Antonio Magisano, Yong Wang
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Patent number: 7530705Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
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Patent number: 7524078Abstract: An in-grade light fixture has a lamp compartment having an open upper end with a lens cover covering the open upper end. The lens cover may have a joint connection to permit travel from an open configuration to a closed configuration. A junction box is adjacent to the lens cover along an upper portion of the compartment. If a ballast is utilized for proper supply of power to the lamp, a ballast compartment is adjacent an open lower end of the lamp compartment. A hydraulic isolation chamber extends vertically downward from the junction box to the sealed ballast compartment. The hydraulic isolation chamber is filled with a potting material and prevents wicking of moisture into the ballast compartment.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Matthew Pressel, Lew Waltz
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Patent number: 7520763Abstract: A track lighting system which supports compact fluorescent lamp fixtures removably attached to a track member by a track adaptor. Compact fluorescent lamp fixture depends from a track adaptor by an adjustable suspended cable. Suspended cable provides electricity and mechanical support to a compact fluorescent socket and lamp. The track adaptor may also accommodate line voltage fixtures and allows a user to adjust the suspended cable by cutting the cable, stripping internal cable wires, then inserting internal wires into the track adaptor cavities and securing with securing screws.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: John Jeffrey Buse
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Patent number: 7513675Abstract: The modular track luminaire system of the present invention is a modular lighting system which has a lighting unit which is electronically connected to a remote ballast housing by a removable and reattachable insulated cord and plug system, the luminaire unit electrically connected to the ballast housing through the flexible cord and plug system thereby allowing the entire system to be modularized.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
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Patent number: 7510159Abstract: A hanger bar centering mechanism comprises a first elongate member having a first end and a second end, a second elongate member having a first end and a second end, the first and second members are symmetrically formed, the first and second elongate members each have at least one corresponding notch portion, and the notch portions are aligned for providing positive feedback when the first and second members are slidably positioned relative to each other in a preselected specific position.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: Graham Michael Rippel
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Patent number: 7510307Abstract: A luminaire adapted to being mounted at the top of a post having a design reducing maintenance costs. The luminaire has a capital with a globe mounted thereon forming an optical chamber, the capital has a front access area with a front access door hingedly attached thereto and optionally has a tool-less latch capable of holding the front access door over the front access area. The capital has an opening in a top portion thereof into the optical chamber, optionally, a relamping module extends from the inside of the capital, through the opening and up into a central portion of the optical chamber and has a lamp socket thereon. The relamping module may be removed without manipulation of the globe or globe roof. The luminaire may also have electrical gear within the capital attached to a tray wherein the tray is removably attached to an internal portion of the capital. The globe and globe roof may remain stationary during typical maintenance processes such as relamping or maintenance of electrical gear.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: Eric Haddad
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Patent number: 7507005Abstract: A flexible track for use in a track lighting system which includes two elongated track members mounted back-to-back which can be manually set and secured into a desired curved configuration. The elongated flexible track members are parallel and adjacent to each other with conductors positioned in channels on the lateral faces of the flexible track, capable of engaging one or more light fixtures. Each track member can slide relative to the other creating a mechanism that allows for large or small diameter curves of the flexible track.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: Alejandro Mier-Langner
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Patent number: 7506994Abstract: The luminaire of the present invention comprises at least two channel reflectors geometrically arranged in substantially a common plane forming a light emitting region, each channel reflector has one fluorescent lamp holder extending therein and each channel reflector has a channel reflector retaining arm having a ballast therein and extending to a luminaire supporting base.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: William Bradley Waycaster, Scott Collins
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Patent number: 7494252Abstract: The invention generally comprises a compact luminaire enclosure that preferably contains about 14 to 18 cubic inches of air volume and can be used safely with a 50 watt luminaire. The luminaire enclosure comprises a housing and a shroud that is removably attached to the housing. The shroud has a non-planar face that prevents the shroud from laying flat and trapping heat if the enclosure is placed on or falls on a flat surface. The housing can comprise polyetherimide, which has very good heat dissipation properties. The shroud may also comprise polyetherimide. The compact luminaire enclosure of the invention further comprises an internal thermal lamp shield recessed within the housing. The internal thermal lamp shield comprises highly specular material so that it is able to reflect much of the heat coming from an enclosed luminaire. In one embodiment of the invention, the luminaire comprises anodized aluminum.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Gerry F. Thornton, Matthew S. Pressel, James Hickman, Jesse Wojtkowiak, Gary E. Kehr, Richard A. Groft, William H. Doron, Jr., Kimberly A. Renner, Justin M. Walker, Brian Breckenridge, Lew Waltz
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Patent number: 7490960Abstract: A relocate able add-on control sensor module is described which electrically connects and controls at least one recessed light fixture. The relocate able add-on control module is mounted to a suspended ceiling t-bar grid and can be positioned anywhere in the ceiling grid while still controlling one or more recessed lighting fixtures. The control sensor module containing at least one sensor controlling light output of at least one recessed lighting fixture based on human occupancy, light intensity or both.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Michael Fiorino, William Fabbri
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Patent number: 7490964Abstract: A retro-fit lighting system includes a pole having a base plate at one end, the pole is disposed in a substantially upright orientation, a base cover disposed over the base plate and around the pole, at least one spacer positioned along the pole, a sleeve disposed over the pole, above said base cover and engaged by the at least one spacer, the sleeve having a length at least about half the length of the pole.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Eric O. M. Haddad, Donald G. Fentress
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Patent number: 7488092Abstract: The track fixture described has an accessory ring hingedly attached to the main portion of the track fixture luminaire. The hinge interposed between the accessory ring and the support ring or luminaire housing allows for both rotational and outward movement such that the accessory ring may be moved outward and away from the lamp and rotate about the support ring without interference between the accessory ring and the support ring or luminaire housing. The two movement hinge design is compact and allows for a clean outer appearance of the track fixture luminaire.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2005Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
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Patent number: 7484866Abstract: The invention provides a lighting fixture for a sloped ceiling comprising an enclosure, an optics assembly situated within the enclosure, and at least one gravity-controlled pendulum with an indicator capable of being used to align the optics assembly. The lighting fixture further comprises a yoke assembly comprising a yoke and a secondary support piece, and at least one connector that guides the movement of the yoke.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: John Jeffrey Buse
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Patent number: D589638Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2008Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: Scotty Collins
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Patent number: D595447Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventor: Christine Purcell