Patents by Inventor Eric O. M. Haddad

Eric O. M. Haddad 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: 20090168438
    Abstract: A luminaire adapted to being mounted at the top of a post having a design reducing maintenance costs. The luminaire has a capital with a globe mounted thereon forming an optical chamber, the capital has a front access area with a front access door hingedly attached thereto and optionally has a tool-less latch capable of holding the front access door over the front access area. The capital has an opening in a top portion thereof into the optical chamber, optionally, a relamping module extends from the inside of the capital, through the opening and up into a central portion of the optical chamber and has a lamp socket thereon. The relamping module may be removed without manipulation of the globe or globe roof. The luminaire may also have electrical gear within the capital attached to a tray wherein the tray is removably attached to an internal portion of the capital. The globe and globe roof may remain stationary during typical maintenance processes such as relamping or maintenance of electrical gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V.
    Inventors: Eric O.M. Haddad, Jason Metzler
  • Patent number: 7490964
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric O. M. Haddad, Donald G. Fentress
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6585398
    Abstract: A post top deck light fixture having a user adjustable reflector which allows a user to adjust light distribution in a desired manner. The fixture comprises a base, a refractor having at least one prismatic surface, a reflector having a light blocking member depending therefrom by a perforated connection, and a roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventor: Eric O. M. Haddad
  • Patent number: 6523982
    Abstract: A tool-less entry landscape fixture having a base structure, a fixture cover hingeably attached to the base structure, a flexible closing mechanism depending from said fixture cover, and a structure for retaining said flexible closing mechanism. Electrical components of the light fixture are sealed by sealing gaskets, preferably of silicone, located on an upper and lower circumference of the optical lens. The tool-less entry landscape fixture's flexible closing mechanism is operable by hand so that tools are not required for routine maintenance such as changing of a bulb. Moreover the tool-less entry landscape fixture has no small parts which require removal during routine maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventor: Eric O. M. Haddad
  • Publication number: 20030024720
    Abstract: A weatherproof junction box which may be mounted in non-traditional locations is provided by the present invention. The junction box includes a housing member or splice compartment with at least two threaded openings. The splice compartment is attached to a mounting bracket that is designed to receive lag bolts or straps, which may be used to mount the junction box to a tree, pole, wall or similar structures. The junction box also includes a twist-to-open lockable cover that provides easy access to the interior of the splice compartment, even when the junction box is mounted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Eric O.M. Haddad
  • Patent number: D437958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: William H. Doron, Jr., Eric O. M. Haddad
  • Patent number: D442313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Jesse D. Wojtkowiak, Eric O. M. Haddad