Patents by Inventor Bruce A. Blye

Bruce A. Blye 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).

  • Fluorescent bulb with impact-absorbing sleeve
    Patent number: 6635995
    Abstract: An improved fluorescent bulb for use in a work lamp for rough service applications. The fluorescent bulb is of the type having a fluorescent tube which emits light when energized by electric power. A base portion connects to the fluorescent tube and encloses a base cavity which supports a starter switch bulb electrically connected to the fluorescent tube. The starter switch bulb is protectively surrounded by a preferably woven glass-fabric sleeve which absorbs impacts caused by relative movement of components within the base cavity, including the starter switch bulb itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: National Electric Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: Bruce A. Blye, James M. Galvez
  • Top and sides of a drop light
    Patent number: D367123
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Assignee: National Electric Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: Bruce A. Blye
  • Case for retractably holding an elongated flexible object
    Patent number: D377447
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: National Electric Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: Bruce A. Blye
  • Portable hinged flourescent light
    Patent number: D401373
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: National Electric Mfg Corp.
    Inventor: Bruce A. Blye
  • Circuit tester
    Patent number: D408307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: National Electric Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: Bruce A. Blye
  • Shop light
    Patent number: D421661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: National Electric Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: Bruce A. Blye