Patents by Inventor Donald Fentress

Donald Fentress 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).

  • Publication number: 20070247859
    Abstract: A retro-fit lighting system includes a pole having a base plate at one end, the pole is disposed in a substantially upright orientation, a base cover disposed over the base plate and around the pole, at least one spacer positioned along the pole, a sleeve disposed over the pole, above said base cover and engaged by the at least one spacer, the sleeve having a length at least about half the length of the pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric O.M. Haddad, Donald Fentress
  • Patent number: 7090382
    Abstract: A modular pole system and light fixture is disclosed including an internal skeletal structure and an external plastic shell. The external plastic shell may slide over the assembled internal skeletal structure and may be a singular unit. The internal skeletal structure may be an upwardly extending tapered pole which is held in place by a base and post which also provides a static structure acting as a passive defense mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric O. M. Haddad, Donald Fentress
  • Publication number: 20050146864
    Abstract: A modular pole system and light fixture is disclosed wherein the modular pole system is comprised of an internal skeletal structure and an external plastic shell. The external plastic shell may slide over the assembled internal skeletal structure and may be comprised of a singular unit. The internal skeletal structure may be comprised of an upwardly extending tapered pole which is held in place by a base and post which also provides a static structure acting as a passive defense mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric Haddad, Donald Fentress
  • Patent number: 6851838
    Abstract: A modular pole system and light fixture is disclosed wherein the modular pole system is comprised of an internal skeletal structure and an external plastic shell. The external plastic shell may slide over the assembled internal skeletal structure and may be comprised of a singular unit. The internal skeletal structure may be comprised of an upwardly extending tapered pole which is held in place by a base and post which also provides a static structure acting as a passive defense mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric O. M. Haddad, Donald Fentress
  • Patent number: 6840658
    Abstract: A street graphic cage for a post top light wherein the cage is installed around a globe positioned on said post. The street graphic cage has an upper frame element defining a plurality of panel apertures. The panel apertures receive translucent panels therein such that they may be backlit and illuminated. The panels are readily removable without entry into the globe or electrical system of the post top light and may contain user defined indicia thereon. The upper frame element may also have a plurality of logo block apertures which can receive either translucent logo blocks or decorative die-cast aluminum blocks. The cage may also have a lower circular frame element for affixing the cage to the post top light below the globe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric W. Anderson, Donald Fentress
  • Publication number: 20040246727
    Abstract: A street graphic cage for a post top light wherein the cage is installed around a globe positioned on said post. The street graphic cage has an upper frame element defining a plurality of panel apertures. The panel apertures receive translucent panels therein such that they may be backlit and illuminated. The panels are readily removable without entry into the globe or electrical system of the post top light and may contain user defined indicia thereon. The upper frame element may also have a plurality of logo block apertures which can receive either translucent logo blocks or decorative die-cast aluminum blocks. The cage may also have a lower circular frame element for affixing the cage to the post top light below the globe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Eric W. Anderson, Donald Fentress
  • Publication number: 20040070985
    Abstract: A modular pole system and light fixture is disclosed wherein the modular pole system is comprised of an internal skeletal structure and an external plastic shell. The external plastic shell may slide over the assembled internal skeletal structure and may be comprised of a singular unit. The internal skeletal structure may be comprised of an upwardly extending tapered pole which is held in place by a base and post which also provides a static structure acting as a passive defense mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Eric O.M. Haddad, Donald Fentress