Patents by Inventor J. D. McIngvale

J. D. McIngvale 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: 6030095
    Abstract: A quartz halogen outdoor floodlight assembly, having an improved lamp, reflector, and housing therefor for increased adjustability and overall performance. The housing comprises a two component unit, having upper and lower separable housing members, interconnected through a quarter turn fastening system comprising at least one key extending from the lower housing member, a receiving keyway formed in the upper housing member, and a camming ramp formed internally in the upper housing member. A lens in secured to the face of the upper housing member by a sealing adhesive, which simultaneously retains a reflector within the upper housing. A lamp operatively secured within a socket disposed in the lower housing member is operatively positioned in the reflector upon assembly. The lamp preferably includes an internal reflector which aligns with the external reflector to increase longitudinal light output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Clyde R. Moore, William A. Fredrick, J. D. McIngvale, Mark T. Wedell
  • Patent number: 5758953
    Abstract: A quartz halogen outdoor floodlight assembly, having an improved lamp, reflector, and housing therefor for increased adjustability and overall performance. The housing comprises a two component unit, having upper and lower separable housing members, interconnected through a quarter turn fastening system comprising at least one key extending from the lower housing member, a receiving keyway formed in the upper housing member, and a camming ramp formed internally in the upper housing member. A lens in secured to the face of the upper housing member by a sealing adhesive, which simultaneously retains a reflector within the upper housing. A lamp operatively secured within a socket disposed in the lower housing member is operatively positioned in the reflector upon assembly. The lamp preferably includes an internal reflector which aligns with the external reflector to increase longitudinal light output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde R. Moore, William A. Fredrick, J. D. McIngvale, Mark T. Wedell
  • Patent number: 5535109
    Abstract: A quartz halogen outdoor floodlight assembly, having an improved lamp, reflector, and housing therefor for increased adjustability and overall performance. The housing comprises a two component unit, having upper and lower separable housing members, interconnected through a quarter turn fastening system comprising at least one key extending from the lower housing member, a receiving keyway formed in the upper housing member, and a camming ramp formed internally in the upper housing member. A lens in secured to the face of the upper housing member by a sealing adhesive, which simultaneously retains a reflector within the upper housing. A lamp operatively secured within a socket disposed in the lower housing member is operatively positioned in the reflector upon assembly. The lamp preferably includes an internal reflector which aligns with the external reflector to increase longitudinal light output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde R. Moore, William A. Fredrick, J. D. McIngvale, Mark T. Wedell
  • Patent number: D360960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventors: Mark T. Wedell, J. D. McIngvale
  • Patent number: D361147
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventors: Mark T. Wedell, J. D. McIngvale