Patents by Inventor Graham GIFFORD

Graham GIFFORD 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).

  • Patent number: 9366418
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for connecting a light fixture having a light emitting diode (LED) lighting element to a mains power conductor in an electrical junction box is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support configured to attach to the electrical junction box and an electrical converter operable to receive electrical power from the mains power conductor and to generate an output power suitable for powering the LED lighting element. The apparatus also includes an output connector disposed on the support and in electrical connection with the electrical converter for receiving the output power, the output connector being operable to receive a connector of the light fixture for powering the LED lighting element, the output connector being oriented to receive the connector of the light fixture when the support is attached to the electrical junction box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventor: Graham Gifford
  • Publication number: 20130083529
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for connecting a light fixture having a light emitting diode (LED) lighting element to a mains power conductor in an electrical junction box is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support configured to attach to the electrical junction box and an electrical converter operable to receive electrical power from the mains power conductor and to generate an output power suitable for powering the LED lighting element. The apparatus also includes an output connector disposed on the support and in electrical connection with the electrical converter for receiving the output power, the output connector being operable to receive a connector of the light fixture for powering the LED lighting element, the output connector being oriented to receive the connector of the light fixture when the support is attached to the electrical junction box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventor: Graham GIFFORD