Patents by Inventor John E. Kiely

John E. Kiely 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: 5955702
    Abstract: A protective cover for light switches of the type used to control security lights, in particular exterior security lights. The protective cover including a stationary frame adapted to be secured to a wall mounted security light switch cover having a centrally located stationary frame aperture for receiving the light switch toggle therethrough. A movable frame is hingedly attached to the stationary frame and includes a centrally located movable frame aperture for receiving said switch toggle therethrough when said movable frame is hinged closed. A centrally located toggle cover covers the light switch toggle when the movable frame is in its protective closed position, thereby guarding against an individual inadvertently switching the switch toggle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Inventors: M. Gary Grossman, Edward H. Meisner, Michael P. Ballone, John E. Kiely
  • Patent number: 5806947
    Abstract: A foldable workbench includes a tray assembly which is supported by the support structure of the workbench. The tray assembly is releasably secured to a rear cross member of the support structure and rests against a front cross member. As the foldable workbench is moved between its open and closed position, the tray assembly pivots on the rear cross member such that is does not interfere with the folding of the workbench. The tray assembly includes a housing which is the member which is pivotably secured to the workbench and a drawer which is slidably received within the housing. The drawer includes an integrally formed latch which releasably locks the drawer in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Edward H. Meisner, Keith C. Kristiansen, John E. Kiely, Murray Hunter
  • Patent number: 5695278
    Abstract: A portable halogen bulb worklight fixture is formed with a housing forming a bulb containing cavity and a light emitting opening. A peripheral frame, a frame handle extending outwardly from one side of the frame. A top handle is located above the frame and a bulb storage compartment is located in the top handle. A base structure is arranged to minimize exposure of the user to heat generated by the fixture when replacing a bulb and when being transported from one site to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventors: M. Gary Grossman, Edward H. Meisner, Michael P. Ballone, John E. Kiely
  • Patent number: D379042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Edward H. Meisner, Keith C. Kristiansen, John E. Kiely, Murray Hunter
  • Patent number: D386624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward H. Meisner, Keith C. Kristiansen, John E. Kiely, Murray Hunter
  • Patent number: D388209
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Regent Lighting Corporation
    Inventors: M. Gary Grossman, Edward H. Meisner, Michael P. Ballone, John E. Kiely