Patents by Inventor Graham Rippel

Graham 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).

  • Patent number: 8328382
    Abstract: A rotatable downlight frame assembly comprises a pan having a pivot aperture therein, a collar disposed in the pan for rotating in the pivot aperture, the collar having a trim aperture wall depending through the pan, the collar having one of a square, rectangular, non-circular, or asymmetrical trim opening for positioning of a lighting trim, the collar being rotatable relative to the pan through 360 degrees, at least one fastener passing through the collar, a tool-less fastener assembly, the tool-less assembly having one of a first position and a second position for tightening the collar at an angular position relative to the pan via frictional engagement, and the other of the first position and the second position allowing for pivotable motion, and, a lighting assembly positioned on the collar for pivotal movement with the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Brandon Crooks, Mark Owen Jones, Graham Rippel, Robert Scott Gosnell
  • Publication number: 20110194299
    Abstract: A rotatable downlight frame assembly comprises a pan having a pivot aperture therein, a collar disposed in the pan for rotating in the pivot aperture, the collar having a trim aperture wall depending through the pan, the collar having one of a square, rectangular, non-circular, or asymmetrical trim opening for positioning of a lighting trim, the collar being rotatable relative to the pan through 360 degrees, at least one fastener passing through the collar, a tool-less fastener assembly, the tool-less assembly having one of a first position and a second position for tightening the collar at an angular position relative to the pan via frictional engagement, and the other of the first position and the second position allowing for pivotable motion, and, a lighting assembly positioned on the collar for pivotal movement with the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Brandon Crooks, Mark Owen Jones, Graham Rippel, Robert Scott Gosnell
  • Patent number: 7234674
    Abstract: The instant invention provides an adjustable mechanism for a fixture having a fixture frame, a plurality of hanger bars, and an aperture ring. An adjustment assembly slidably connects the fixture frame, the plurality of hanger bars, and the aperture ring. The adjustment assembly allows independent vertical adjustment of hanger bars, fixture frame and aperture ring for various installation variables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Graham Rippel, Kenneth Czech, Gene Sartini
  • Publication number: 20060261235
    Abstract: The instant invention provides an adjustable mechanism for a fixture having a fixture frame, a plurality of hanger bars, and an aperture ring. An adjustment assembly slidably connects the fixture frame, the plurality of hanger bars, and the aperture ring. The adjustment assembly allows independent vertical adjustment of hanger bars, fixture frame and aperture ring for various installation variables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Graham Rippel, Kenneth Czech, Gene Sartini
  • Publication number: 20060243877
    Abstract: A hanger bar centering mechanism comprises a first elongate member having a first end and a second end, a second elongate member having a first end and a second end, the first and second members are symmetrically formed, the first and second elongate members each have at least one corresponding notch portion, and the notch portions are aligned for providing positive feedback when the first and second members are slidably positioned relative to each other in a preselected specific position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventor: Graham Rippel
  • Publication number: 20050227536
    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: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Gamache, James Neeld, Graham Rippel