Patents by Inventor Lee A. Finley

Lee A. Finley 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: 9754519
    Abstract: A street sign assembly is fabricated from a composite material having at least one panel for displaying indicia such as street names. Electrical conductors are embedded into the panel to permit attachment and electrical coupling of an integrated power supply module, lights and other electrical devices thereto. The integrated power supply module includes a solar panel and battery in a single weatherproof enclosure that is attachable to the panel. The battery is recharged by the solar panel and power is provided from the module through electrical leads that contact the embedded electrical conductors in the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: ALF OPERATING PARTNERS, LTD.
    Inventors: M. John Fakhari, A. Lee Finley, Adam R. Fakhari
  • Publication number: 20160305079
    Abstract: A street sign assembly is fabricated from a composite material having at least one panel for displaying indicia such as street names. Electrical conductors are embedded into the panel to permit attachment and electrical coupling of an integrated power supply module, lights and other electrical devices thereto. The integrated power supply module includes a solar panel and battery in a single weatherproof enclosure that is attachable to the panel. The battery is recharged by the solar panel and power is provided from the module through electrical leads that contact the embedded electrical conductors in the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: ALF Operating Partners, Ltd.
    Inventors: M. John Fakhari, A. Lee Finley, Adam R. Fakhari
  • Patent number: 9286813
    Abstract: A street sign fabricated from a composite material having at least on panel for displaying indicia such as street names. Electrical conductors may be embedded into the panel to permit attachment and electrical coupling of lights and other electrical devices thereto. A battery may be installed in a hollow post supporting the panel to provide power to the electrical devices. The battery can be recharged using a solar panel mounted proximate the top of the sign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: ALF OPERATING PARTNERS, LTD.
    Inventors: M. John Fakhari, A. Lee Finley, Adam R. Fakhari
  • Publication number: 20150089849
    Abstract: A street sign fabricated from a composite material having at least on panel for displaying indicia such as street names. Electrical conductors may be embedded into the panel to permit attachment and electrical coupling of lights and other electrical devices thereto. A battery may be installed in a hollow post supporting the panel to provide power to the electrical devices. The battery can be recharged using a solar panel mounted proximate the top of the sign.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: ALF Operating Partner LP
    Inventors: M. John Fakhari, A. Lee Finley, Adam R. Fakhari
  • Patent number: 8931670
    Abstract: A tray for mounting between walls in which the bottom and sidewalls of the tray body are formed as an integral piece using a pultrusion process. Electrical conductors may be embedded into the tray body to permit attachment and electrical coupling of lights and other electrical apparatus thereto. Slots formed in ridges which are intergrally formed on the bottom of the tray are aligned with slots formed in ribs formed integrally along an inner surface of the tray sidewalls. A tray divider is selectively securable in aligned slots in the ridges and ribs and held in place with a clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: ALF Operating Partner LP
    Inventors: John Fakhari, Lee Finley
  • Publication number: 20140239028
    Abstract: A tray for mounting between walls in which the bottom and sidewalls of the tray body are formed as an integral piece using a pultrusion process. Electrical conductors may be embedded into the tray body to permit attachment and electrical coupling of lights and other electrical apparatus thereto. Slots formed in ridges which are intergrally formed on the bottom of the tray are aligned with slots formed in ribs formed integrally along an inner surface of the tray sidewalls. A tray divider is selectively securable in aligned slots in the ridges and ribs and held in place with a clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: ALF OPERATING PARTNER LP
    Inventors: John Fakhari, Lee Finley
  • Patent number: 6588732
    Abstract: A fencing system having rails, slats and posts formed from pultruded fiberglass has several advantageous features. Lightweight fiberglass components are very strong and will not rust like metal fencing and do not require frequent maintenance like wood fencing. Pultruded fiberglass components are easy to manufacture and transport and the finished fence can be assembled using conventional fastners. Fence components are designed to be light weight while having a substantial resistance to bending forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventors: Peter B. Caceres, A. Lee Finley, John Fakhari
  • Patent number: 6257534
    Abstract: A ladder support assembly includes a ring-shaped support structure and a support bracket attached to a utility truck for supporting a ladder thereon. The support bracket has a locking structure which locks a ladder supported on the bracket against longitudinal, vertical and outwardly movement thereby assuring non-displacement of the ladder during transport thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Fibre Body Industries INC
    Inventor: Alfred Lee Finley
  • Patent number: 5295404
    Abstract: A shift lever mechanism for an engine starter for translating axial movement of the plunger of a starter solenoid into axial movement of a starter drive pinion. The shift lever mechanism has a retainer that has two axially extending spaced arms. Each arm has an opening that is defined by a circular portion and a radially extending slot. A shut lever is pivotally supported by the retainer. The shift lever has opposed bosses that are respectively located in the openings in the arms. The bosses have radially extending ribs that are located in the slots. The slots and ribs allow the shift lever to be assembled to the retainer in only one proper orientation of the shift lever relative to the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Spellman, Ross A. Gresley, Lee A. Finley