Patents by Inventor Graham M. Ripple

Graham M. Ripple 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).

  • Enclosure for socket cup for snap-in electrical quick connectors
    Patent number: 7357541
    Abstract: An enclosure with socket cup for use with a line voltage recessed lighting kit, having an enclosure for a splice connection between a lamp holder and a junction box, the enclosure having an open portion. The invention further comprises a socket cup having at least one socket cup sidewall engaging the open portion of the enclosure. The socket cup provides a pathway for wiring from within the socket cup to an interior of the enclosure. The enclosure with socket cup may be utilized with reflector trims of differing heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Gamache, James N. Neeld, Graham M. Ripple