Patents by Inventor John Fretz

John Fretz 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).

  • Globe securement means
    Patent number: 4764855
    Abstract: An assembly for supporting a glass globe having a recessed neck portion the globe is retained within a receptacle or holder by a separate arcuate band of metal which is compressed and resiliently retained within the receptacle and has formed on surface portions of its perimeter a pair of spaced extrusions or nibs which fit within the recess of the globe neck. The band is additionally provided with a threaded bushing for receipt of a screw which when seated in the bushing holds the band in position within the holder and provides, with the nibs, a three-point suspension for the globe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: Kidde Consumer Durables Corp.
    Inventors: John A. Fretz, III, Robert T. Gallagher
  • Post lantern lamp or the like
    Patent number: D302328
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Thomas Industries Inc.
    Inventor: John Fretz
  • Post lantern or the like
    Patent number: D302329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Thomas Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John Fretz, Vince DiCola
  • Post lantern or the like
    Patent number: D302330
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Thomas Industries Inc.
    Inventor: John Fretz