Patents by Inventor Graham M. Rippel
Graham M. Rippel 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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Patent number: 8475014Abstract: A T-bar mounting bracket assembly for a luminaire fixture frame having a bracket, a clip vertically adjustable relative to the bracket, the clip extending through an opening in the bracket, a fastener extending through the bracket and the clip and, the fastener spaced from a location where the clip passes through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLCInventors: Mark O. Jones, Graham M. Rippel, Michael S. O'Boyle, Craig S. Nevers
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Patent number: 7952022Abstract: The present invention relates to a junction box for a use with a recessed luminaire fixture frame wherein the junction box may be accessed from two opposed sides, eliminating the need to move the fixture to access and inspect the junction box.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Graham M. Rippel, John S. Park, Eugene R. Sartini
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Publication number: 20110080750Abstract: A T-bar mounting bracket assembly for a luminaire fixture frame having a bracket, a clip vertically adjustable relative to the bracket, the clip extending through an opening in the bracket, a fastener extending through the bracket and the clip and, the fastener spaced from a location where the clip passes through the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP, LLCInventors: MARK O. JONES, GRAHAM M. RIPPEL, MICHAEL S. O'BOYLE, CRAIG S. NEVERS
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Patent number: 7874708Abstract: A T-bar mounting bracket assembly for a luminaire fixture frame having a bracket, a clip vertically adjustable relative to the bracket, the clip extending through an opening in the bracket, a fastener extending through the bracket and the clip and, the fastener spaced from a location where the clip passes through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLCInventors: Mark O. Jones, Graham M. Rippel, Michael S. O'Boyle, Craig S. Nevers
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Publication number: 20100224404Abstract: A recessed fixture having a junction box positioned adjacent at least one ceiling support structure comprises a recessed luminaire fixture, the junction box mounted to the recessed luminaire frame, the junction box being horizontally oriented, the junction box having a first facing junction box door and a second junction box door, the first junction box door and the second junction box door being oppositely positioned and pivotally connected to a junction box housing, the first and second junction doors being in a substantially horizontal orientation in a closed position, one of the first junction box door and the second junction box door facing substantially upwardly and the other of the first junction box door and the second junction box door facing substantially downwardly, wherein the horizontal orientation allows the junction box doors to be positioned adjacent a ceiling structure without limiting opening of the junction box doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.Inventors: Graham M. Rippel, John S. Park, Eugene R. Sartini
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Patent number: 7673842Abstract: A captive retaining spring for a recessed mounting assembly has a retaining spring which is adjustable to compensate for multiple ceiling thicknesses, does not require the use of tools for installation, and may be assembled by the manufacturer and shipped ready for installation.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.VInventors: Craig S. Nevers, Kevin Willis, Graham M. Rippel, Mark O. Jones, Karl E. Mortensen, Robert J. Wedekind
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Publication number: 20080023894Abstract: A captive retaining spring for a recessed mounting assembly has a retaining spring which is adjustable to compensate for multiple ceiling thicknesses, does not require the use of tools for installation, and may be assembled by the manufacturer and shipped ready for installationType: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2006Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Craig S. Nevers, Kevin Willis, Graham M. Rippel, Mark O. Jones, Karl E. Mortensen, Robert J. Wedekind
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Patent number: 6632006Abstract: A finishing section of a recessed wall wash light fixture has a heat conducting side wall. The inner surface of the side wall has a reflective finish. A lamp is non-centrally aligned within the finishing section. The reflective sides cooperate with the off axis location of the lamp to operate as a kick reflector to kick a portion of the light emitted outward from the fixture at high angles to illuminate a nearby wall close to the ceiling line. The finishing section functions as a lamp support, heat shield and kick reflector reducing the number of parts and complexity of assembly typical of wall wash light fixtures. The finishing section is mounted substantially within a rough-in section housing. An aperture cone section, lens, hinge and bias mechanism, and rotatable collar improve performance and functionality of the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Graham M. Rippel, Daniel F. Francis, Brian Roberge, Erik B. Thomas
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Patent number: 6425680Abstract: A unitary reflector trim to shield a viewer's line of sight past a lamp into a lighting fixture, eliminating the material and assembly expense of additional components. Included in the reflector trim are a cylindrical socket cup receiving neck which transitions into a waist section having a smaller diameter than the neck. A reflector section transitions from the waist section. A trim ring extends from the base of the reflector section to cover the edges of a ceiling opening. All of the elements are integral with each other, forming a single piece reflector trim.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2000Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Graham M. Rippel, Mark O. Jones
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Patent number: 6369326Abstract: A recessed fixture housing in which the major components are designed with taper fits to allow the components to be pressed together in assembly to create an air-seal engagement construction. The fixture housing also provides a junction box accessible from either the room side or the attic side of a fixture, while maintaining a sealed fixture housing. Further, a recessed fixture frame for use with a housing of maximal size to be installed between building structural members with mounting bars having protruding tabs. Mounting bar brackets are inset from each frame side an amount sufficient to accommodate the tabs between the building structural member and the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Graham M. Rippel, Mark O. Jones, Robert J. Wedekind, Robert C. Ferzan
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Patent number: 6272794Abstract: A recessed fixture housing in which the major components are designed with taper fits to allow the components to be pressed together in assembly to create an air-seal engagement construction. The fixture housing also provides a junction box accessible from either the room side or the attic side of a fixture, while maintaining a sealed fixture housing. Further, a recessed fixture frame for use with a housing of maximal size to be installed between building structural members with mounting bars having protruding tabs. Mounting bar brackets are inset from each frame side an amount sufficient to accommodate the tabs between the building structural member and the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Graham M. Rippel, Mark O. Jones, Robert J. Wedekind, Robert C. Ferzan