Patents by Inventor Fred K. Grimes

Fred K. Grimes 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).

  • Fixture support installation method
    Patent number: 4494296
    Abstract: A support for a ceiling fan or other fixture has a pair of slidably interconnected, pointed lances adapted to be driven into engagement with spaced structural members. A tool-strikable striking element is adapted to be coupled to each lance at a selected location along the length thereof. The support is adapted to be installed through a small hole in a preexisting ceiling or wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1985
    Assignee: Lance Austin Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Fred K. Grimes
  • Lance-type fixture support and method of use
    Patent number: 4391428
    Abstract: A support for a ceiling fan or other fixture has a pair of slidably interconnected, pointed lances adapted to be driven into engagement with spaced structural members. A tool-strikable striking element is adapted to be coupled to each lance at a selected location along the length thereof. The support is adapted to be installed through a small hole in a preexisting ceiling or wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Assignee: Lance Austin Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Fred K. Grimes