Patents by Inventor Kenneth Czech

Kenneth Czech 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).

  • LED downlight retaining ring
    Patent number: 8602601
    Abstract: An LED downlight comprises a primary reflector having an upper end and an open lower end, an LED printed circuit board assembly disposed in the upper end of the reflector, an optical assembly positioned beneath the LED printed circuit board assembly, a secondary reflective ring positioned beneath the LED printed circuit board assembly and within the primary reflector housing, the secondary reflector ring supporting the optical assembly and improving light distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Mohamed Aslam Khazi, Kenneth Czech, Peter Franck, Alejandro Mier-Langner
  • LED Downlight Retaining Ring
    Publication number: 20100259919
    Abstract: An LED downlight comprises a primary reflector having an upper end and an open lower end, an LED printed circuit board assembly disposed in the upper end of the reflector, an optical assembly positioned beneath the LED printed circuit board assembly, a secondary reflective ring positioned beneath the LED printed circuit board assembly and within the primary reflector housing, the secondary reflector ring supporting the optical assembly and improving light distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.
    Inventors: Mohamed Aslam Khazi, Kenneth Czech, Peter Franck, Alejandro Mier-Langner
  • Recessed luminaire trim assembly
    Patent number: 7722208
    Abstract: An recessed luminaire trim assembly, comprises an outer trim, an inner reflector portion having a polygon shaped cross-section defined by a plurality of reflectors and a plurality of seams defined between each of the plurality of reflectors, a flange extending outwardly from a peripheral edge of the inner reflector, a spring connected to the outer trim, the spring having at least one leg engaging the inner reflector portion and tightening the plurality of seams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Dupre, Kenneth Czech
  • 3-way adjustment mechanism for downlight fixture
    Patent number: 7234674
    Abstract: The instant invention provides an adjustable mechanism for a fixture having a fixture frame, a plurality of hanger bars, and an aperture ring. An adjustment assembly slidably connects the fixture frame, the plurality of hanger bars, and the aperture ring. The adjustment assembly allows independent vertical adjustment of hanger bars, fixture frame and aperture ring for various installation variables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Graham Rippel, Kenneth Czech, Gene Sartini
  • 3-Way adjustment mechanism for downlight fixture
    Publication number: 20060261235
    Abstract: The instant invention provides an adjustable mechanism for a fixture having a fixture frame, a plurality of hanger bars, and an aperture ring. An adjustment assembly slidably connects the fixture frame, the plurality of hanger bars, and the aperture ring. The adjustment assembly allows independent vertical adjustment of hanger bars, fixture frame and aperture ring for various installation variables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Graham Rippel, Kenneth Czech, Gene Sartini
  • Recessed downlight mounting fixture
    Patent number: 7118254
    Abstract: A recessed downlight mounting fixture having a fixture plate formed from a blank, the fixture plate having at least one aperture for receiving a lamp housing, a junction box formed from said the blank and foldably integral with said the fixture plate, at least one junction box door formed from the blank with the fixture plate, and, at least one mounting bar bracket formed from the blank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Czech
  • Recessed downlight Mounting fixture
    Publication number: 20050231954
    Abstract: A recessed downlight mounting fixture having a fixture plate formed from a blank, the fixture plate having at least one aperture for receiving a lamp housing, a junction box formed from said the blank and foldably integral with said the fixture plate, at least one junction box door formed from the blank with the fixture plate, and, at least one mounting bar bracket formed from the blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventor: Kenneth Czech