Patents by Inventor James Kuchar

James 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: 7758358
    Abstract: A track lighting assembly includes a coupler to join tracks which is movable through a plurality of angles. The assembly also comprises an adapter which allows for flush mounting of the track wherein the fixture adapters may be moved along the track despite the flush mounting of the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James Kuchar
  • Patent number: 7654834
    Abstract: A track lighting assembly includes a coupler to join tracks which is movable through a plurality of angles. The assembly also comprises an adapter which allows for flush mounting of the track wherein the fixture adapters may be moved along the track despite the flush mounting of the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James Kuchar
  • Publication number: 20070029456
    Abstract: The track fixture described has an accessory ring hingedly attached to the main portion of the track fixture luminaire. The hinge interposed between the accessory ring and the support ring or luminaire housing allows for both rotational and outward movement such that the accessory ring may be moved outward and away from the lamp and rotate about the support ring without interference between the accessory ring and the support ring or luminaire housing. The two movement hinge design is compact and allows for a clean outer appearance of the track fixture luminaire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James Kuchar, Andrew Medeiros
  • Publication number: 20070030687
    Abstract: Disclosed is a PAR track light fixture having an internal wire way. The PAR track light fixture has an opened ring design separating outer ring which peripherally surrounds the outer edge of the PAR lamp. The ring is separated from the socket cup thereby exposing an outer reflector section of the PAR lamp. In combination with the open ring design of the present invention, it is an internal wire way which encloses all electrical conductivity from the track connector through a stem or blade and supporting arc sections to the socket cup and lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James Kuchar, Robert Gosnell
  • Publication number: 20060039168
    Abstract: The modular track luminaire system of the present invention is a modular lighting system which has a lighting unit which is electronically connected to a remote ballast housing by a removable and reattachable insulated cord and plug system, the luminaire unit electrically connected to the ballast housing through the flexible cord and plug system thereby allowing the entire system to be modularized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James Kuchar, Andrew Medeiros
  • Publication number: 20050248941
    Abstract: A downwardly directed fixture is provided which has a fixture face, said face having a first and second annular recess, the first annular recess receiving a reflector flange and the second recess receiving a lens. The reflector flange is then held in position by a removable arc-shaped retention spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James Kuchar
  • Patent number: 6079992
    Abstract: An adapter is disclosed which allows the secure installation of a lighting fixture to a lighting track and which lies flush with the face of the track in its locked condition. The adapter includes a pair of wing-like pull down levers pivotably mounted to a base. A resilient retention member is engaged by cam walls extending from the lever so that when the lever is pivoted to a flush, locking position the resilient members are moved transversely outwardly and become wedged against the inner walls of the lighting track, thereby to secure the adapter to the track. The lighting fixture can be locked in a desired horizontal and vertical orientation by the operation of a single actuator arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: James Kuchar, Anthony C. Donato, Alejandro Meir-Langner
  • Patent number: 5803755
    Abstract: Described is an improved electrical connection suitable for track lighting which is comprised of a novel, formed conductive buss structure having a hairpin curve shape cross-section forming a groove for firmly holding a conductive blade to provide physical and electrical integrity of the connection thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: The Genlyte Group Incorporated
    Inventors: James Kuchar, Anthony Donato, Mete Kantar
  • Patent number: RE38259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: James Kuchar, Anthony Donato
  • Patent number: D402964
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Lightolier Divsion of the Genlyte Group Incorporated
    Inventors: James Kuchar, Anthony Donato