Patents by Inventor Brian D. Cranston

Brian D. Cranston 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).

  • Hands-free support bolt and method
    Patent number: 10895370
    Abstract: A mounting system includes a support including a threaded rod and a fixture including an aperture configured to be positioned over the threaded rod. The system also includes a catch bar coupled to the threaded rod and moveable relative to the threaded rod between a first position wherein the catch bar permits the aperture to be positioned over the threaded rod, and a second position wherein the catch bar extends at least partially radially outwardly from the threaded rod to thereby retain the fixture on the threaded rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, Brian D. Cranston
  • Hands-Free Support Bolt And Method
    Publication number: 20190056093
    Abstract: A mounting system includes a support including a threaded rod and a fixture including an aperture configured to be positioned over the threaded rod. The system also includes a catch bar coupled to the threaded rod and moveable relative to the threaded rod between a first position wherein the catch bar permits the aperture to be positioned over the threaded rod, and a second position wherein the catch bar extends at least partially radially outwardly from the threaded rod to thereby retain the fixture on the threaded rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, Brian D. Cranston
  • Interchangeable lighting
    Patent number: 8550670
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a lighting component and a mounting structure. The lighting component can include a light source, a plate, and a frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements, such as light emitting diodes. The lighting component can be releasably secured to the mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, Brian D. Cranston, James G. Vanden Eynden
  • Interchangeable lightiing
    Patent number: 8382340
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a lighting component and a mounting structure. The lighting component can include a light source, a plate, and a frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements, such as light emitting diodes. The lighting component can be releasably secured to the mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, Brian D. Cranston, James G. Vanden Eynden
  • INTERCHANGEABLE LIGHTIING
    Publication number: 20100085767
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a lighting component and a mounting structure. The lighting component can include a light source, a plate, and a frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements, such as light emitting diodes. The lighting component can be releasably secured to the mounting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: LSI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, Brian D. Cranston, James G. Vanden Eynden
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D595896
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, Brian D. Cranston, James G. Vanden Eynden