Patents by Inventor James E. Kuchar

James E. Kuchar 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: 7027736
    Abstract: An addressable system for light fixtures is described wherein a plurality of light fixture modules is individually or collectively addressable for programming by remote control. The remote control may individually select each of the track control modules through visible and narrowly defined selected light followed by transmission of programming commands for programming of pre-defined scenes, functions or other user defined and desired effects. Each of the track fixture modules may be selected or de-selected through the use of laser light and a plurality of track control modules may be collectively programmed through the use of a track repeater module, all of the modules communicatively connected to each other and selectable by a visible narrow light source such that the user may readily activate or de-activate programming sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: 7024119
    Abstract: An addressable light fixture is described wherein a light fixture module is individually addressable for programming by remote control. The remote control may individually select each light fixture module through visible and narrowly defined selected light followed by transmission of programming commands for programming of pre-defined scenes, functions or other user defined and desired effects. Each of the fixture modules may be selected or de-selected through the use of laser light and a plurality of track control modules may be collectively programmed through the use of a repeater module, all of the modules communicatively connected to each other and selectable by a visible narrow light source such that the user may readily activate or de-activate programming sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: 7018072
    Abstract: A lamp holder assembly for use in thin profile lighting fixtures having fluorescent lamps wherein there is a narrow gap between the lamps and the reflector so that accessing the lamps is difficult. The lamp holder assembly pulls out so that access can be gained to the lamps. The lamp holder assembly includes a base member and a bracket member with lamp sockets affixed to the bracket member. The bracket member slides against the base and is held in position on the base by slots in the bracket member that engage guide pins extending from the base. Further guidance for the bracket member may include twin parallel rails extending form the base and spaced so as to form a channel in which the bracket member travels. The pull-out assembly may also have a leaf spring attached to the base member that further guides the bracket member while in motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: 6843581
    Abstract: A pendant suspension system provides a continuously adjustable cable suspension system for luminaires. The cable suspension system has twin suspension assemblies, each comprising a cable held at both ends by a track adapter so as to form a downwardly depending loop. A luminaire is affixed on each end to the suspension system at the loop. The vertical height of the luminaire can be adjusted by pulling one end of the cable through the track adapter. Further, the luminaire can be connected to the loop through a rotation housing that permits rotational adjustment of the luminaire. Thus, the combination suspension system and rotation housing permits continuous vertical and rotational adjustment of an attached luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D534304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
  • Patent number: D535422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
  • Patent number: D535423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
  • Patent number: D535424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLP
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D535780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
  • Patent number: D536119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
  • Patent number: D536120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D536121
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D536122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D536816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
  • Patent number: D536817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D537972
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
  • Patent number: D537973
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
  • Patent number: D538961
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D539460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D543311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros