Patents by Inventor Mark E. Jennings

Mark E. Jennings 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: 6089732
    Abstract: A universal housing can assembly used as a component of a recessed downlight fixture and which can be utilized in both insulation contact (I.C.) and non-insulation contact (non-I.C.) applications. The preferred housing can is deep drawn of aluminum or other suitable materials and is configured to operate at or below thermal standards for I.C. applications and also for non-I.C. applications. The housing can assemblies formed according to the invention utilize thermal protective devices positioned within the assemblies to shut the fixture off or "cycle" the fixture in the event that predetermined thermal conditions are exceeded in either an I.C. or a non-I.C. application. According to the invention, a single can assembly can be used as and marked as both I.C. and non-I.C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: NSI Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Dean Wright, Mark E. Jennings, Bryan Scott Steele
  • Patent number: 5836678
    Abstract: A universal housing can assembly used as a component of a recessed downlight fixture and which can be utilized in both insulation contact (I.C.) and non-insulation contact (non-I.C.) applications. The preferred housing can is deep drawn of aluminum or other suitable materials and is configured to operate at or below thermal standards for I.C. applications and also for non-I.C. applications. The housing can assemblies formed according to the invention utilize thermal protective devices positioned within the assemblies to shut the fixture off or "cycle" the fixture in the event that predetermined thermal conditions are exceeded in either an I.C. or a non-I.C. application. According to the invention, a single can assembly can be used as and marked as both I.C. and non-I.C. housing cans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: NSI Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Dean Wright, Mark E. Jennings, Bryan Scott Steele
  • Patent number: 5662414
    Abstract: A recessed downlighting fixture mountable in a ceiling between spaced joists or carried by T-bars and the like to direct light downwardly into an environmental space. The invention particularly takes the form of a pan assembly preferably formed of a thermoplastic material of a rigidity sufficient to support standard cans or reflector housings and associated lamping, electrical wiring inter alia. A junction box preferably formed of the same thermoplastic material is mounted to the pan assembly, access being gained to the interior of the box at opposite sides the box through positive latching doors which remain open to facilitate wiring operations within the box. The thermoplastic pan mounts adjustable bar hangers for rough-in of the downlighting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: NSI Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Jennings, James P. Yates, Greg D. Yates
  • Patent number: 5452193
    Abstract: Lighting fixtures which may be employed in inclined ceiling applications. The fixtures feature substantially elliptical cross-sectioned housings which, when intersected by the plane of an inclined ceiling, yield a circular opening and trim in order to lend an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Such fixtures may also employ adjustable socket housings in order to allow the lamp contained within the fixture to be disposed substantially perpendicular to the floor space, or as otherwise desired, to impart a desired lighting pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: National Service Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon D. Hinnefeld, Mark E. Jennings, Michael D. Wallace
  • Patent number: D632830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Sekowski, Mark E. Jennings
  • Patent number: RE36004
    Abstract: Lighting fixtures which may be employed in inclined ceiling applications. The fixtures feature substantially elliptical cross-sectioned housings which, when intersected by the plane of an inclined ceiling, yield a circular opening and trim in order to lend an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Such fixtures may also employ adjustable socket housings in order to allow the lamp contained within the fixture to be disposed substantially perpendicular to the floor space, or as otherwise desired, to impart a desired lighting pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: NSI Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon D. Hinnefeld, Mark E. Jennings, Michael D. Wallace