Patents by Inventor Judith E. Duffey

Judith E. Duffey 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).

  • Prefabricated frame for ceiling fan and fabrication method therefor
    Patent number: 6944995
    Abstract: Prefabricated frames and fabrication methods thereof are disclosed. The prefabricated frames comprise substantially L-shaped frame members. In addition, spreader members and space adaptors coupled to the substantially L-shaped frame members adapt the prefabricated frames to the size and shape of a ceiling opening. The prefabricated frames are attached within the ceiling opening. A receiver member with a configuration adaptable for various sized ceiling openings is attached within the ceiling opening and permits an interior dome to be coupled to the substantially L-shaped frame members. When the receiver member has a recess and through hole to permit installation of a ceiling fan within the prefabricated frames, the ceiling fan is attached to the receiver member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventors: Timothy J. Duffey, Judith E. Duffey
  • Prefabricated frame for ceiling fan and fabrication method therefor
    Publication number: 20040191071
    Abstract: Prefabricated frames and fabrication methods thereof are disclosed. The prefabricated frames comprise substantially L-shaped frame members. In addition, spreader members and space adaptors coupled to the substantially L-shaped frame members adapt the prefabricated frames to the size and shape of a ceiling opening. The prefabricated frames are attached within the ceiling opening. A receiver member with a configuration adaptable for various sized ceiling openings is attached within the ceiling opening and permits an interior dome to be coupled to the substantially L-shaped frame members. When the receiver member has a recess and through hole to permit installation of a ceiling fan within the prefabricated frames, the ceiling fan is attached to the receiver member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy J. Duffey, Judith E. Duffey