Patents by Inventor Alexandre Kartavenko

Alexandre Kartavenko 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: 4327403
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting fixture adapted to be mounted directly to the ceiling of a room or the like. A characterizing feature of the invention lies in the provision of a frame structure adapted to seat against the upper surface of the ceiling, the frame structure including means in the nature of clips which are shiftable radially into complementary guideways formed in the frame, the clips in the course of such outward radial movement including tangs which embed themselves in the ceiling structure proper to securely mount the fixture at a desired position in the ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1982
    Assignee: Lightolier Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph A. Capostagno, Kingsley Chan, Alexandre Kartavenko
  • Patent number: 4313154
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a universal ceiling lighting fixture and more particularly is directed to a lighting fixture adapted to be mounted above a ceiling made of gypsum board, acoustical tile or the like, the fixture being characterized by its ability to support reflectors of a variety of diameters. More particularly, the fixture includes novel mounting means which extend over the reflector receiving aperture, the mounting means being adjustable in accordance with the diameter of the reflector intended to be used with the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Assignee: Lightolier Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph A. Capostagno, Kingsley Chan, Alexandre Kartavenko