Patents by Inventor Eli Nassim

Eli Nassim 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).

  • Arrangement for and method of concealingly mounting flanged devices, especially ceiling light fixtures
    Patent number: 6217189
    Abstract: A mounting arrangement for, and a method of, concealing a flange on a device, such as a lighting fixture, to be mounted on a wall, such as a ceiling, includes a support and a mask element. The support has a mounting hole extending through the support for mounting the device, a flange recess formed in the support for receiving the flange of the mounted device, and a mask recess formed in the support. The mask element is received in the mask recess and overlies the flange of the mounted device to hide the flange from view. The support has a peripheral flange that overlies, rests on, and is supported by, an interior wall surface of the ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: Eli Nassim
  • Arrangement for and method of concealingly mounting flanged devices, especially ceiling light fixtures
    Patent number: 5921655
    Abstract: A mounting arrangement for, and a method of, concealing a flange on a device, such as a lighting fixture, to be mounted on a wall, such as a ceiling, includes a support and a mask element. The support has a mounting hole extending through the support for mounting the device, a flange recess formed in the support for receiving the flange of the mounted device, and a mask recess formed in the support. The mask element is received in the mask recess and overlies the flange of the mounted device to hide the flange from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Inventor: Eli Nassim