Patents by Inventor John William Embler

John William Embler 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: 9568185
    Abstract: A lighting fixture that can be mounted on a transparent or translucent shelf using magnetic attraction between the light fixture and a matching keeper placed on the opposite surface of the shelf. The lighting fixture has a magnetic or ferrous edge that is held in place by a keeper with a similar magnetic or ferrous component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventor: John William Embler
  • Publication number: 20160367059
    Abstract: A tree ornament for being positioned on top of a tree to decorate the tree includes a base being configured to be mounted on a top of the tree. A centerpiece includes a reflective surface to reflect light off of the centerpiece. The centerpiece is mounted to the base. An enclosure with apertures is coupled to the base. The enclosure with apertures extends upwardly from the base and surrounds the centerpiece. Each of a plurality of light assemblies is coupled to the enclosure and arranged around the centerpiece. Each of the light assemblies is electrically coupled to a power supply. The light assemblies emit light towards the centerpiece to be reflected off of the centerpiece when the light assemblies are provided power by the power supply. Light reflected off the centerpiece is filtered and selectively directed by the apertures in the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventor: John William Embler
  • Publication number: 20160223168
    Abstract: A lighting fixture that can be mounted on a transparent or translucent shelf using magnetic attraction between the light fixture and a matching keeper placed on the opposite surface of the shelf. The lighting fixture has a magnetic or ferrous edge that is held in place by a keeper with a similar magnetic or ferrous component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventor: John William Embler
  • Patent number: 8819873
    Abstract: An ergonomic toilet seat raising and lowering device provides a hygienic, effective, and efficient system of lifting and closing a toilet seat with a low susceptibility of being contaminated with urine or fecal matter. The invention includes a lever, a rod and a counterweight positioned away from and behind other components of a common toilet. The invention may be used on toilets and seats with a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: John William Embler
  • Publication number: 20130263369
    Abstract: An ergonomic toilet seat raising and lowering device provides a hygienic, effective, and efficient system of lifting and closing a toilet seat with a low susceptibility of being contaminated with urine or fecal matter. The invention includes a lever, a rod and a counterweight positioned away from and behind other components of a common toilet. The invention may be used on toilets and seats with a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: John William Embler