Patents by Inventor James R. Crooks

James R. Crooks 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).

  • Tilting orchestral light
    Patent number: 11686456
    Abstract: An innovative light fixture for use with acoustical shells is disclosed. The fixture incorporates a dome gimbal to allow rotation front-to-back and left-right around a horizontal axis and a third axis of rotation around a vertical axis. The dome configuration allows for a low profile and toolless adjustment allows stage side aiming by hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Wenger Corporation
    Inventors: Jason G. Kantak, James R. Crooks, Tracy J. Steiger
  • TILTING ORCHESTRAL LIGHT
    Publication number: 20200116335
    Abstract: An innovative light fixture for use with acoustical shells is disclosed. The fixture incorporates a dome gimbal to allow rotation front-to-back and left-right around a horizontal axis and a third axis of rotation around a vertical axis. The dome configuration allows for a low profile and toolless adjustment allows stage side aiming by hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Jason G. Kantak, James R. Crooks, Tracy J. Steiger