Patents by Inventor James Girard

James Girard 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: 7905629
    Abstract: The present invention is a spotlight with adjustable focus that has a focus fixing mechanism to prevent inadvertent changes to the focus of the light, while still allowing user-friendly intentional adjustment of the focus. The mounting collar of the reflector assembly rotates on helical threads on the neck of the lamp assembly so that the focus of the light may be adjusted. The focus is fixed in position by a plurality of ridges and valleys on the lamp assembly that mate with corresponding ridges and valleys in the collar of the reflector assembly. The collar of the reflector assembly is sufficiently flexible or expandable so that the focus of the lamp may be intentionally changed by applying sufficient rotational force to the reflector assembly. The collar is sufficiently rigid that the reflector assembly will not rotate as a result of incidental vibrations or movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventors: John Moser, James Girard
  • Publication number: 20090225547
    Abstract: The present invention is a spotlight with adjustable focus that has a focus fixing mechanism to prevent inadvertent changes to the focus of the light, while still allowing user-friendly intentional adjustment of the focus. The mounting collar of the reflector assembly rotates on helical threads on the neck of the lamp assembly so that the focus of the light may be adjusted. The focus is fixed in position by a plurality of ridges and valleys on the lamp assembly that mate with corresponding ridges and valleys in the collar of the reflector assembly. The collar of the reflector assembly is sufficiently flexible or expandable so that the focus of the lamp may be intentionally changed by applying sufficient rotational force to the reflector assembly. The collar is sufficiently rigid that the reflector assembly will not rotate as a result of incidental vibrations or movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: John Moser, James Girard
  • Patent number: 7578599
    Abstract: The present invention is a spotlight with adjustable focus that has a focus fixing mechanism to prevent inadvertent changes to the focus of the light, while still allowing user-friendly intentional adjustment of the focus. The mounting neck of the reflector assembly rotates on threads on the lamp assembly so that the focus of the light may be adjusted. The focus is fixed in position by a plurality of ridges and valleys on the lamp assembly that mate with corresponding ridges and valleys in the neck of the reflector assembly. The neck of the reflector assembly is sufficiently flexible or expandable so that the focus of the lamp may be intentionally changed by applying sufficient rotational force, without requiring the user to physically interact with any sort of detent or locking mechanism. The neck is sufficiently rigid so that the reflector assembly will not rotate as a result of incidental vibrations or movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Q-Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John Moser, James Girard
  • Publication number: 20080310150
    Abstract: The present invention is a spotlight with adjustable focus that has a focus fixing mechanism to prevent inadvertent changes to the focus of the light, while still allowing user-friendly intentional adjustment of the focus. The mounting neck of the reflector assembly rotates on threads on the lamp assembly so that the focus of the light may be adjusted. The focus is fixed in position by a plurality of ridges and valleys on the lamp assembly that mate with corresponding ridges and valleys in the neck of the reflector assembly. The neck of the reflector assembly is sufficiently flexible or expandable so that the focus of the lamp may be intentionally changed by applying sufficient rotational force, without requiring the user to physically interact with any sort of detent or locking mechanism. The neck is sufficiently rigid so that the reflector assembly will not rotate as a result of incidental vibrations or movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: Q-INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: John Moser, James Girard
  • Publication number: 20070144158
    Abstract: An exhaust dispersion device for an exhaust system with an outer flow member is disclosed. The exhaust dispersion device includes a dispersion member capable of being disposed within the outer flow member. The dispersion member defines an axis and includes an upstream end and a downstream end. A cross section of the downstream end perpendicular to the axis is larger than a cross section of the upstream end perpendicular to the axis. The dispersion device also includes an aperture extending through the dispersion member. The aperture is coaxial with the axis. Flow of all exhaust gas through the outer flow member is divided between flow through the aperture and flow between the outer flow member and the dispersion member. The dispersion member is operable to divert the flow of the exhaust gas at least partially toward the outer flow member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: James Girard, Figen Lacin
  • Patent number: D548702
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventor: James Girard
  • Patent number: D549182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventor: James Girard
  • Patent number: D552040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventor: James Girard
  • Patent number: D585019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Inventors: John Moser, James Girard
  • Patent number: D588163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventors: John Moser, James Girard
  • Patent number: D626970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Q-Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John Moser, Taylor Jenkins, James Girard