Patents by Inventor David Wiley Clifton

David Wiley Clifton 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: 9228723
    Abstract: Retrofit light fixtures suitable for installation without tools. One or more spring bands deform as the fixture is forced through a ceiling opening and resume their preloaded shape to hold the fixture in place. Some embodiments may be installed in round ceiling openings and may utilize LED light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: David Wiley Clifton, Larry Michael Bell, Glen Andrew Kruse, Douglas Dewayne Grove, Yan Rodriguez, Jeff R. Shaner
  • Publication number: 20130258685
    Abstract: Retrofit light fixtures suitable for installation without tools. One or more spring bands deform as the fixture is forced through a ceiling opening and resume their preloaded shape to hold the fixture in place. Some embodiments may be installed in round ceiling openings and may utilize LED light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: David Wiley Clifton, Larry Michael Bell, Glen Andrew Kruse, Douglas Dewayne Grove, Yan Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8337055
    Abstract: A lighting fixture generally includes a mounting plate, a ceiling bracket, a reflector that houses a light source, and a bezel assembly. The ceiling bracket is supported on the ceiling by the mounting plate via the use of retainer brackets. The bezel assembly in turn is supported on the ceiling by the ceiling bracket. The bezel assembly includes a bezel housing and at least one tamper-resistant lens mounted in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: David Wiley Clifton, Leslie Charles King
  • Publication number: 20100246193
    Abstract: Lighting fixtures provided with trim assemblies that prevent a vandal from rendering the fixtures inoperative or otherwise damaging or tampering with the fixtures, and further provides protection against damage due to accidental contact with the fixture. The fixtures generally include a mounting plate, a ceiling bracket, a reflector that houses a light source, and a bezel assembly. The ceiling bracket is supported on the ceiling by the mounting plate via the use of retainer brackets. The bezel assembly in turn is supported on the ceiling by the ceiling bracket. The bezel assembly includes a bezel housing and at least one tamper-resistant lens mounted in the housing. The bezel assembly serves to cover and protect the light fixture, particularly the light source housed in the fixture, from damage caused by intentional or accidental external forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: David Wiley Clifton, Leslie Charles King
  • Patent number: D613257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventor: David Wiley Clifton