Patents by Inventor Joseph D. Engle

Joseph D. Engle 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: 5702176
    Abstract: A device for electrically connecting two modular light units respectively having free ends which include male and female double insulated connector plug means for electrically connecting the units together. The device includes an electrical cable having closed ends, male and female double insulated plug means respectively mounted on the opposite ends of the cable with the connector having a connector portion, a body portion rearward of the connector portion and being mounted on the cable end. The connector plug body includes a pair of laterally extending arms rearward of the connector portion. A removable cover is associated with each of the ends of the modular light units and at least two of the covers are associated with each of the connector plates. Those covers have removable knockout portions formed therein configured to define an opening in the cover generally complementary to the periphery of the body of the connector plug for receiving the body. The body is removably secured to its associated cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: JJI Lighting Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph D. Engle
  • Patent number: 5658067
    Abstract: A modular light unit is disclosed which has a housing including an openable access panel with an electric lamp mounted in the housing. The housing has opposed ends which respectively mount male and female double insulated electrical connector plug means therein for electrically connecting the light unit to another light unit. The double insulated connector is formed with fully isolated terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Munters Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph D. Engle, John R. Howard, Robert Machacek, George S. Boznos
  • Patent number: 5272608
    Abstract: A light fixture intended for use above a hospital bed includes a peripheral frame defining a central opening having a lamp supporting module removably mounted therein. The module includes a reflector structure and lamp supporting sockets for reflecting light upwardly and downwardly from the peripheral frame to provide both direct and indirect lighting. The module is easily removed from the frame with the light bulb and ballast connected thereto for rapid replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Assignee: Alkco Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Joseph D. Engle
  • Patent number: D617493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph D. Engle, Jason E. Duckworth, Ezekial T. Hill, III, Jamey L. Butteris
  • Patent number: D344362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Alkco Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Joseph D. Engle
  • Patent number: D344363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Alkco Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Joseph D. Engle
  • Patent number: D344364
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Alkco Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Joseph D. Engle
  • Patent number: D386278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: JJI Lighting Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph D. Engle, John R. Howard, Robert Machacek, George S. Boznos
  • Patent number: D397486
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: JJI Lighting Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph D. Engle, John R. Howard, Robert Machacek, George S. Boznos