Patents by Inventor Edwin C. Read

Edwin C. Read 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).

  • Ambient lighting detection mechanism
    Patent number: 4568826
    Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a photocell is disclosed which allows detection of ambient lighting. A collar is secured to a mounting surface by an integral flange and a locking collar. The photocell is fixed within a body member slidingly positioned within the collar. An adjustable aperture in the body member allows ambient light to be detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1986
    Assignee: Cornell-Dubilier Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ira J. Pitel, Edwin C. Read, M'hamed Benouar