Patents by Inventor Brandon Crooks

Brandon Crooks 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: 10066778
    Abstract: A mechanical stop apparatus that permits more than 360 degrees rotation in a horizontal plane is disclosed. The apparatus includes a lifted tang (160) on the stationary portion (120) of the apparatus and a finger (150) on the rotating portion (110). During maximum rotation, the finger slides up onto the tang to attain a maximum rotation in excess of 360 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDINGB.V.
    Inventor: Brandon Crooks
  • Patent number: 9920894
    Abstract: Recessed lighting rough-in section (i.e. housing) and finishing section (i.e. luminaire module) including a textured surface and catch mechanism is disclosed. The luminaire module includes a textured surface that is oriented along a diagonal, a coiled path or an orbital path of rows of recesses which engage corresponding catch mechanisms. Coarse adjustment of the height of the luminaire module may be determined by moving the luminaire module vertically and fine adjustment may be determined by rotation of the luminaire module with respect of the catch mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Andrew Briggs, Brandon Crooks, Timothy Farrell
  • Publication number: 20160327200
    Abstract: A mechanical stop apparatus that permits more than 360 degrees rotation in a horizontal plane is disclosed. The apparatus includes a lifted tang (160) on the stationary portion (120) of the apparatus and a finger (150) on the rotating portion (110). During maximum rotation, the finger slides up onto the tang to attain a maximum rotation in excess of 360 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: BRANDON CROOKS
  • Publication number: 20160290576
    Abstract: Recessed lighting rough-in section (i.e. housing) and finishing section (i.e. luminaire module) including a textured surface and catch mechanism is disclosed. The luminaire module includes a textured surface that is oriented along a diagonal, a coiled path or an orbital path of rows of recesses which engage corresponding catch mechanisms. Coarse adjustment of the height of the luminaire module may be determined by moving the luminaire module vertically and fine adjustment may be determined by rotation of the luminaire module with respect of the catch mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew BRIGGS, Brandon CROOKS, Timothy FARRELL
  • 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