Patents by Inventor Kevin Tillotson

Kevin Tillotson 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: 5921666
    Abstract: A recessed ceiling light fixture is provided that includes a reflector with multiple ellipsoidal segments. Each ellipsoidal segment reflects light through a common focal point or area. Reflecting the light of each ellipsoidal segment through a common focal point or area, only a very narrow aperture is required. Further, improved light distribution and improved space to mounting height ratios are also provided by using a reflector with multiple ellipsoidal segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Thomas Lighting
    Inventors: George V. Preston, David S. Dean, L. Kevin Tillotson
  • Patent number: 5343373
    Abstract: A housing for a tubular lamp having a generally rectangular configuration with parallel side walls and end walls forming a box with an open top and bottom. The side walls provide a channel at a bottom end and an inwardly directed flange at a top end along their length. A V-shaped reflector having straight segments with horizontally turned end portions is resiliently inserted against each side wall where one of the horizontally turned end portions presses against the inwardly directed top flange and the opposite end portion of the reflector fits into the channel. The invention provides for quick assembly and change-out of reflectors depending on conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Thomas Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Tillotson
  • Patent number: D385379
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: Thomas Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Tillotson