Patents by Inventor Joel S. Cohen

Joel S. Cohen 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: 4760507
    Abstract: A lighting fixture utilizing an electrical lamp connected to an electrical power source. The fixture entails a base member which is rotatably mounted to an object. A body is also provided which supports the electrical lamp. The body includes a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of which rotates in relation to the body. A swivel member supported by the body rotates the lamp which is held to the swivel member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Assignee: Prescolite, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin L. Lasker, Joel S. Cohen
  • Patent number: 4713737
    Abstract: A lighting fixture mechanically connected to an object utilizing a lamp supporting body. The lamp supporting body is rotated about an axis and includes a swivel member having a swivel arm which moves over the exterior of the lamp supporting body. A boss mechanically connected to the object extends outwardly from the swivel arm and is supported for movement with the swivel arm. A lamp is also supported to the lamp supporting body and is electrically connected to a source of electrical power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: Prescolite Inc.
    Inventors: Martin L. Lasker, Joel S. Cohen
  • Patent number: 4699439
    Abstract: An adapter for electrically and mechanically attaching a lighting fixture to a lighting track which utilizes a body having first and second end portions. The first end portion of the body connects to the lighting track while the second end portion of the body holds the lighting fixture. The body includes a pair of conductors which are each held in a chamber formed by a recess in the body and a door connected to the body. One of the conductors is movable such that it extends further from the body than the other conductor which is compatible with a two circuit lighting track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1987
    Assignee: Prescolite, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel S. Cohen
  • Patent number: 4577824
    Abstract: The fastening device which employs an end element connected to a body to be supported to a structural member. The element has first and second sides and edges, and includes a portion for penetrating the structural member. The element is positioned in relation to the structural member by guides on either side of the element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Assignee: Prescolite, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Druffel, Joel S. Cohen
  • Patent number: 4511113
    Abstract: A hangar device for holding a recessed lighting fixture to a pair of beams utilizing a pair of elongated members movable in relation to one another. Each of the elongated members includes a shaft and an end piece angularly disposed in relation to the shaft. The end piece includes a lip fixed at an angle to the same and an end portion for fastening the pair of elongated members to each of the beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Assignee: Prescolite, a division of U.S. Industries
    Inventors: James B. Druffel, Joel S. Cohen
  • Patent number: 4306279
    Abstract: An adjustable recessed electrical lighting fixture utilizing an electrical socket which engages a lamp. A mounting plate surrounds at least a portion of the lamp. A frame having a pair of legs pivotally connects the mounting plate and provides support for the electrical socket. The frame is pivoted in relation to the mounting plate to provide adjustment about a horizontal axis. A race which contacts at least a portion of the mounting plate is movable in relation to the mounting plate to provide adjustment about a vertical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1981
    Assignee: U.S. Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel S. Cohen
  • Patent number: D459515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Gaskins, Joel S. Cohen
  • Patent number: D303719
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: Prescolite Inc.
    Inventors: Martin L. Lasker, Joel S. Cohen
  • Patent number: D390999
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Thomas Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Gaskins, Joel S. Cohen
  • Patent number: D391659
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Thomas Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Gaskins, Joel S. Cohen