Patents by Inventor Edmund Farmer

Edmund Farmer 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: 20090140011
    Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing having a sidewall with first and second axial ends. A container has first and second end portions with the second end portion engaged with the housing such that the container extends from the first axial end of the housing. A plunger having first and second sides is disposed in the interior cavity of the container. The interior cavity of the container and the first side of the base cooperatively define a product cavity. The interior cavity of the container and the second side of the base cooperatively define an air cavity. A valve mechanism is in engagement with the second end portion of the container. The valve mechanism includes a nozzle defining an orifice and an accumulator defining a pumping chamber. The pumping chamber is adapted to receive a portion of the product in the container. A piston is selectively slidable in the pumping chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Kerstin M. Olson, Harry F. Bogen, Edmund Farmer, Troy Starkey, John K. Clay
  • Patent number: 7527600
    Abstract: A light fixture assembly with a mounting element for attaching a light fixture accessory to a stem of the light fixture assembly, the light fixture accessory detachably connectable to the mounting element, the light fixture assembly also having an interface for attaching various light fixture accessories to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Patent number: 7501769
    Abstract: The invention relates to a light fixture assembly having a ballast substantially maintaining a consistent current and further includes an indicator for indicating a problem with the light fixture assembly. A switch remote from the ballast may be provided where a circuit in cooperation with the switch impedes the flow of electricity through the ballast when the switch is in an off position. The light fixture assembly may be assembled and disassembled, namely the lamp head, post, base, ballast, and electrical cord, without use of a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Patent number: 7484867
    Abstract: A light fixture assembly kit, distributed in a single package, providing for a versatile light fixture assembly that may be freely configured and re-configured as either a desk-mounted light fixture, a floor-mounted light fixture or a clamp-type mounted light fixture. The light fixture assembly kit provided as a premium to a customer for obtaining an article of commerce or a service, such that the various configuration pieces may be provided as upgrades or additional premiums as the customer obtains and/or purchases various articles of commerce or services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Publication number: 20070019420
    Abstract: A light fixture assembly kit, distributed in a single package, providing for a versatile light fixture assembly that may be freely configured and re-configured as either a desk-mounted light fixture, a floor-mounted light fixture or a clamp-type mounted light fixture. The light fixture assembly kit provided as a premium to a customer for obtaining an article of commerce or a service, such that the various configuration pieces may be provided as upgrades or additional premiums as the customer obtains and/or purchases various articles of commerce or services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Publication number: 20060193141
    Abstract: A light fixture assembly with a mounting element for attaching a light fixture accessory to a stem of the light fixture assembly, the light fixture accessory detachably connectable to the mounting element, the light fixture assembly also having an interface for attaching various light fixture accessories to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Patent number: 7060040
    Abstract: A light fixture assembly with a bracket for attaching a light fixture accessory to a stem of the light fixture assembly, the bracket being realeasably adjustable to substantially any position along a length of the stem, the light fixture assembly also having an interface for attaching various light fixture accessories to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Publication number: 20060087854
    Abstract: The invention relates to a light fixture assembly having a ballast substantially maintaining a consistent current and further includes an indicator for indicating a problem with the light fixture assembly. A switch remote from the ballast may be provided where a circuit in cooperation with the switch impedes the flow of electricity through the ballast when the switch is in an off position. The light fixture assembly may be assembled and disassembled, namely the lamp head, post, base, ballast, and electrical cord, without use of a tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Publication number: 20050276048
    Abstract: A light fixture assembly with a bracket for attaching a light fixture accessory to a stem of the light fixture assembly, the bracket being realeasably adjustable to substantially any position along a length of the stem, the light fixture assembly also having an interface for attaching various light fixture accessories to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Publication number: 20040160781
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp assembly having a lamp head for housing a bulb and socket, where the lamp head further includes a handle integrally formed with the lamp head. The lamp assembly also includes a post having a top end and a bottom end, where the top end is coupled to the lamp head and the bottom end has a recess that engages with a protrusion in the base for securing the post to the base. Optionally, a ballast is provided for helping to maintain a consistent current and may further include a light for indicating a problem with the lamp assembly. A switch remote from the ballast may be provided where a circuit in cooperation with the switch stops electricity from passing through the ballast when the switch is in an off position. The lamp assembly is assembled and disassembled, namely the lamp head, post, base, ballast, and electrical cord, without use of a tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Patent number: D524962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Patent number: D545995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Patent number: D553777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Patent number: D555264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Patent number: D481471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer
  • Patent number: D483147
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventor: Edmund Farmer