Patents by Inventor Douglas J. Defouw

Douglas J. Defouw 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).

  • Recessed lighting fixture with battery backup
    Patent number: 7036961
    Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture that includes a battery assembly integrally connected to a recessed enclosure, such battery assembly including a battery that can supply the lighting fixture with power in the event of a power outage. In one embodiment, the battery assembly includes a ballast plate to which the light source (e.g., incandescent or fluorescent lamps) and the battery are connected. The ballast plate can be connected to the recessed enclosure so that the battery is disposed within an open face defined by the recessed wall enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Douglas J. Defouw, Rich D'Andrea
  • Recessed lighting fixture with battery backup
    Publication number: 20040001337
    Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture that includes a battery assembly integrally connected to a recessed enclosure is provided. The battery assembly includes a battery that can supply the lighting fixture with power in the event of a power outage. In one embodiment, the battery assembly includes a ballast plate to which the light source (e.g., incandescent or fluorescent lamps) and the battery are connected. The ballast plate can be connected to the recessed enclosure so that the battery is disposed within an open face defined by the recessed wall enclosure. As a result, the lighting fixture can be formed as an integral structure that can be easily installed and accessed by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Progress Lighting
    Inventors: Douglas J. Defouw, Rich D'Andrea
  • Gas firepit
    Patent number: D578194
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Agio International Company, Limited
    Inventor: Douglas J. DeFouw
  • Gas firepit
    Patent number: D602148
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Agio International Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Douglas J. DeFouw, Marshall H. Mullins
  • Gas firepit
    Patent number: D603037
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Agio International Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Douglas J. DeFouw, Marshall H. Mullins