Patents by Inventor Frank G. Smerz

Frank G. Smerz 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).

  • Multi-lampholder and accessory retainment system
    Patent number: 4745533
    Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture includes a lamp and accessory retainment spring which has a lower resilient portion for holding a first size lamp, a central mounting portion and an upper resilient portion for holding a second size lamp. The lower resilient portion may be used for mounting a lighting accessory when a second size lamp is located in the upper resilient portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1988
    Assignee: Cooper Industries
    Inventor: Frank G. Smerz
  • Lamp adapter for screw terminal lamps
    Patent number: 4564257
    Abstract: An adapter for adapting an electric lamp of the type having two or more screw terminals to fit into a lamp socket includes a socket engaging base electrically connected to two or more resilient conductive support members that engage the screw terminals of the lamp and provide mechanical support and electrical contact for the lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1986
    Assignee: Cooper Industries
    Inventor: Frank G. Smerz