Patents by Inventor Gregg A. Renfro

Gregg A. Renfro 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).

  • Courtesy illumination disk for a cup holder
    Patent number: 6896387
    Abstract: A device for providing a source of illumination for recessed cup holders on the console of an automotive vehicle, boat and the like. The illumination device includes a clear acrylic disk that is adapted to be nested on the bottom wall of a conventional, standard size cup holder. The acrylic disk has a hollow portion that receives an LED lamp. The lamp is conventionally wired to the vehicle electric system. The device provides a subtle, aesthetic illumination ring of around a receptacle placed in the recessed holder, thus allowing both driver and passenger to safely locate the beverage receptacle at night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventor: Gregg A. Renfro
  • Courtesy illumination disk for a cup holder
    Publication number: 20040218377
    Abstract: A device for providing a source of illumination for recessed cup holders on the console of an automotive vehicle, boat and the like. The illumination device includes a clear acrylic disk that is adapted to be nested on the bottom wall of a conventional, standard size cup holder. The acrylic disk has a hollow portion that receives an LED lamp. The lamp is conventionally wired to the vehicle electric system. The device provides a subtle, aesthetic illumination ring of around a receptacle placed in the recessed holder, thus allowing both driver and passenger to safely locate the beverage receptacle at night.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Gregg A. Renfro