Patents by Inventor Joellen S. Lindhorst

Joellen S. Lindhorst 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).

  • Lamp-independent adjustable recessed light fixture
    Patent number: 6652124
    Abstract: An adjustable light fixture includes a fixture assembly, a rotation adjustment assembly, and an angle adjustment assembly. The rotation adjustment assembly is configured to receive a lamp, orient the lamp relative to the fixture assembly, and maintain the orientation of the lamp relative to the fixture assembly when the lamp is removed and replaced. The angle adjustment assembly is movably connected to the fixture assembly and is configured to adjust the angle between the fixture assembly and the rotation adjustment assembly. A method of relamping an adjustable light fixture includes providing an adjustable light fixture, installing a lamp in the rotation adjustment assembly from above or below the adjustable light fixture, and adjusting the rotational or angular orientation of the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: John S. Schubert, Joellen S. Lindhorst, David E. Doubek
  • Adjustable recessed light fixture relamping/adjustment locks
    Publication number: 20030007354
    Abstract: An adjustable light fixture includes a fixture assembly, a rotation adjustment assembly, and an angle adjustment assembly. The rotation adjustment assembly is configured to receive a lamp, orient the lamp relative to the fixture assembly, and maintain the orientation of the lamp relative to the fixture assembly when the lamp is removed and replaced. The angle adjustment assembly is movably connected to the fixture assembly and is configured to adjust the angle between the fixture assembly and the rotation adjustment assembly. A method of relamping an adjustable light fixture includes providing an adjustable light fixture, installing a lamp in the rotation adjustment assembly from above or below the adjustable light fixture, and adjusting the rotational or angular orientation of the fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: John S. Schubert, Joellen S. Lindhorst, David E. Doubek