Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Monaco, SR.

Joseph A. Monaco, SR. 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).

  • Quick connector system luminiary fitting
    Patent number: 8911247
    Abstract: An luminary fitting is provided for implementing quickly and easily connecting to an associated device, such as a lighting fixture, gasketed enclosure or wiring box. The luminary fitting includes an enclosure body having a mating face for connection with a selected wiring installation configuration and an opposed face connecting with the associated device. The opposed face includes a threaded wire way extending into the associated device. A sealing gasket is provided with the threaded wire way. A pressure equalization vent is provided with the enclosure body for preventing pressure buildup, venting of any moisture that condenses from ambient air inside the luminary, gasketed enclosure, or wiring box, and for protecting against liquid ingress in the associated device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: A.L.P. Lighting & Ceiling Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sal Casas, Jesse Luc, Joseph A. Monaco, Sr., Ronald L. Richardson
  • QUICK CONNECTOR SYSTEM LUMINIARY FITTING
    Publication number: 20140273572
    Abstract: An luminary fitting is provided for implementing quickly and easily connecting to an associated device, such as a lighting fixture, gasketed enclosure or wiring box. The luminary fitting includes an enclosure body having a mating face for connection with a selected wiring installation configuration and an opposed face connecting with the associated device. The opposed face includes a threaded wire way extending into the associated device. A sealing gasket is provided with the threaded wire way. A pressure equalization vent is provided with the enclosure body for preventing pressure buildup, venting of any moisture that condenses from ambient air inside the luminary, gasketed enclosure, or wiring box, and for protecting against liquid ingress in the associated device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: A.L.P. Lighting & Ceiling Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sal Casas, Jesse Luc, Joseph A. Monaco, SR., Ronald L. Richardson