Patents by Inventor Georg Bayer
Georg Bayer 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).
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Publication number: 20100140429Abstract: Arrangements and methods for connecting and mounting decorative ornaments, for example, beads, crystals, or gems, are disclosed. The arrangements and methods are particularly useful in mounting ornaments in decorative fixtures, such as chandeliers. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided that includes a first ornament having two mounting apertures and a second ornament having at least one mounting aperture; and at least one connector for connecting the first ornament to the second ornament whereby when hung the two apertures of the first ornament are laterally disposed from each other. Multiple pre-formed connectors are disclosed for use in connecting ornaments, such as ornament chains. Mounting hooks, mounting devices, and mounting arrangements are also provided for attaching ornaments to a support, for instance, mounting devices fabricated from thin plate, for example, by laser cutting.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: SCHONBEK WORLDWIDE LIGHTING INC.Inventors: Georg BAYER, Andrew J. SCHONBEK, Carl TAVANO, Robin JARVIS, Daniel TUCKER, Timothy PATNODE
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Patent number: 7347594Abstract: Arrangements and methods for mounting decorative ornaments and fixtures having decorative ornaments are disclosed. The decorative ornaments may be, for example, beads, crystals, or gems. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided including a frame having an aperture and at least one ornament mounting post projecting from the frame, wherein the ornament is retained by the mounting post when the ornament is mounted on the mounting post. The ornament is mounted to the post by first deflecting the post to a first position, mounting the ornament, and then deflecting the post to its original position whereby the ornament is retained by the post and the aperture. In one aspect, ornaments may be mounted to apertures in a frame by means of one or more wires, for example, a wire passing through a plurality of ornaments. The arrangements and methods may be used for ornamental fixtures, for example, chandeliers and lamps.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Schonbek Worlwide Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Georg Bayer, Andrew Schuyler, Andrew Schonbek, Tho Ly, Chad Recore
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Patent number: 7318280Abstract: Arrangements and methods for connecting and mounting decorative ornaments, for example, beads, crystals, or gems, are disclosed. The arrangements and methods are particularly useful in mounting ornaments in decorative fixtures, such as chandeliers. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided that includes a first ornament having two mounting apertures and a second ornament having at least one mounting aperture; and at least one connector for connecting the first ornament to the second ornament whereby when hung the two apertures of the first ornament are laterally disposed from each other. Multiple pre-formed connectors are disclosed for use in connecting ornaments, such as ornament chains. Mounting hooks, mounting devices, and mounting arrangements are also provided for attaching ornaments to a support, for instance, mounting devices fabricated from thin plate, for example, by laser cutting.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Schnobek Worldwide Lighting Inc.Inventors: Georg Bayer, Andrew J. Schonbek, Carl Tavano, Robin Jarvis, Daniel Tucker, Timothy Patnode
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Patent number: 7267463Abstract: Arrangements and methods for mounting decorative ornaments and fixtures having decorative ornaments are disclosed. The decorative ornaments may be, for example, beads, crystals, or gems. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided including a frame having an aperture and at least one ornament mounting post projecting from the frame, wherein the ornament is retained by the mounting post when the ornament is mounted on the mounting post. The ornament is mounted to the post by first deflecting the post to a first position, mounting the ornament, and then deflecting the post to its original position whereby the ornament is retained by the post and the aperture. In one aspect, ornaments may be mounted to apertures in a frame by means of one or more wires, for example, a wire passing through a plurality of ornaments. The arrangements and methods may be used for ornamental fixtures, for example, chandeliers and lamps.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2005Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Georg Bayer, Andrew Schuyler, Andrew Schonbek, Tho Ly, Chad Recore
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Publication number: 20070084239Abstract: Arrangements and methods for mounting decorative ornaments and fixtures having decorative ornaments are disclosed. The decorative ornaments may be, for example, beads, crystals, or gems. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided including a frame having an aperture and at least one ornament mounting post projecting from the frame, wherein the ornament is retained by the mounting post when the ornament is mounted on the mounting post. The ornament is mounted to the post by first deflecting the post to a first position, mounting the ornament, and then deflecting the post to its original position whereby the ornament is retained by the post and the aperture. In one aspect, ornaments may be mounted to apertures in a frame by means of one or more wires, for example, a wire passing through a plurality of ornaments. The arrangements and methods may be used for ornamental fixtures, for example, chandeliers and lamps.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: SCHONBEK WORLDWIDE LIGHTING, INC.Inventors: Georg BAYER, Andrew SCHUYLER, Andrew SCHONBEK, Tho LY, Chad RECORE
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Publication number: 20050242049Abstract: Arrangements and methods for connecting and mounting decorative ornaments, for example, beads, crystals, or gems, are disclosed. The arrangements and methods are particularly useful in mounting ornaments in decorative fixtures, such as chandeliers. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided that includes a first ornament having two mounting apertures and a second ornament having at least one mounting aperture; and at least one connector for connecting the first ornament to the second ornament whereby when hung the two apertures of the first ornament are laterally disposed from each other. Multiple pre-formed connectors are disclosed for use in connecting ornaments, such as ornament chains. Mounting hooks, mounting devices, and mounting arrangements are also provided for attaching ornaments to a support, for instance, mounting devices fabricated from thin plate, for example, by laser cutting.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Applicant: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting Inc.Inventors: Georg Bayer, Andrew Schonbek, Carl Tavano, Robin Jarvis, Daniel Tucker, Timothy Patnode
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Publication number: 20050172766Abstract: Arrangements and methods for connecting and mounting decorative ornaments, for example, beads, crystals, or gems, are disclosed. The arrangements and methods are particularly useful in mounting ornaments in decorative fixtures, such as chandeliers. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided that includes a first ornament having two mounting apertures and a second ornament having at least one mounting aperture; and at least one connector for connecting the first ornament to the second ornament whereby when hung the two apertures of the first ornament are laterally disposed from each other. Multiple pre-formed connectors are disclosed for use in connecting ornaments, such as ornament chains. Mounting hooks, mounting devices, and mounting arrangements are also provided for attaching ornaments to a support, for instance, mounting devices fabricated from thin plate, for example, by laser cutting.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting Inc.Inventors: Georg Bayer, Andrew Schonbek, Carl Tavano, Robin Jarvis, Daniel Tucker, Timothy Patnode
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Publication number: 20050157502Abstract: Arrangements and methods for mounting decorative ornaments and fixtures having decorative ornaments are disclosed. The decorative ornaments may be, for example, beads, crystals, or gems. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided including a frame having an aperture and at least one ornament mounting post projecting from the frame, wherein the ornament is retained by the mounting post when the ornament is mounted on the mounting post. The ornament is mounted to the post by first deflecting the post to a first position, mounting the ornament, and then deflecting the post to its original position whereby the ornament is retained by the post and the aperture. In one aspect, ornaments may be mounted to apertures in a frame by means of one or more wires, for example, a wire passing through a plurality of ornaments. The arrangements and methods may be used for ornamental fixtures, for example, chandeliers and lamps.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2005Publication date: July 21, 2005Applicant: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Georg Bayer, Andrew Schuyler, Andrew Schonbek, Tho Ly, Chad Recore
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Patent number: 6712490Abstract: A framework for a lighting fixture, such as a chandelier, includes frame members that contain or support decorative ornaments. The ornaments may be captured within the frame members without the use of attachment elements. The frame members may be formed with substantially parallel rails defining cages that are sized to hold beads, crystals or other decorative ornaments. In some embodiments, the ornaments may viewed from any angle without substantial obstruction by the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Georg Bayer
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Publication number: 20020154507Abstract: A framework for a lighting fixture, such as a chandelier, includes frame members that contain or support decorative ornaments. The ornaments may be captured within the frame members without the use of attachment elements. The frame members may be formed with substantially parallel rails defining cages that are sized to hold beads, crystals or other decorative ornaments. In some embodiments, the ornaments may viewed from any angle without substantial obstruction by the frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2002Publication date: October 24, 2002Inventor: Georg Bayer
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Patent number: D521678Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Georg Bayer
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Patent number: D522167Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Georg Bayer
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Patent number: D522169Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Georg Bayer
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Patent number: D522683Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Georg Bayer, Andrew Schonbek, Chad Recore
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Patent number: D522685Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting Inc.Inventor: Georg Bayer
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Patent number: D522687Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Georg Bayer
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Patent number: D523989Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting Inc.Inventor: Georg Bayer
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Patent number: D528244Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Schonbeck Worldwide Lighting Inc.Inventors: Georg Bayer, Andrew Schuyler, Andrew Schonbek, Chad Recore
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Patent number: D532144Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Georg Bayer, Andrew Schonbek, Chad Recore
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Patent number: D560027Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Georg Bayer