Patents by Inventor Michael D. Garten

Michael D. Garten 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).

  • Multi-directional lighting fixture
    Patent number: 8092040
    Abstract: The multi-directional lighting fixture includes a lighting fixture having a substantially elongated opaque housing with first and second ends with an open top for emitting light in an upward direction and a longitudinal slot along the bottom surface of the housing extending between the first and second ends. The longitudinal slot includes a shielding material, such as a louver or cover, with a predetermined degree of light translucence. The housing has a substantially elliptical cross section tapering towards one end of the housing. The ends of the housing have elliptical translucent members that can transmit lighting horizontally and radially outward from the interior of the housing. Two or more housings can be coupled together in series.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Arthur Y. Wu, James A. Doerr, Michael D. Garten, David Rector, Virginia L. Broadbooks, Dawn R. Kack
  • Multi-directional lighting fixture
    Publication number: 20100002426
    Abstract: The multi-directional lighting fixture includes a lighting fixture having a substantially elongated opaque housing with first and second ends with an open top for emitting light in an upward direction and a longitudinal slot along the bottom surface of the housing extending between the first and second ends. The longitudinal slot includes a shielding material, such as a louver or cover, with a predetermined degree of light translucence. The housing has a substantially elliptical cross section tapering towards one end of the housing. The ends of the housing have elliptical translucent members that can transmit lighting horizontally and radially outward from the interior of the housing. Two or more housings can be coupled together in series.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Arthur Y. Wu, James A. Doerr, Michael D. Garten, David Rector, Virginia L. Broadbooks, Dawn R. Kack
  • Adjustment document storage device for a document sorter
    Patent number: 5186335
    Abstract: An adjustable storage rack for a document processor in which a plurality of document receiving slots are each associated and aligned with one of the sorter pockets when the rack is secured to the document processor frame. Advantageously, the securing occurs through a pivoting hinge, allowing the rack to be supported in one of a plurality of defined positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Laura B. Fahey, Michael D. Garten, David G. Lyke
  • Automatic teller machine
    Patent number: D308275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Garten, Marina Naito
  • Multi-directional lighting fixture
    Patent number: D599051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Arthur Y. Wu, James A. Doerr, Michael D. Garten, David Rector, Virginia L. Broadbrooks, Dawn R. Kack
  • Multi-directional lighting fixture
    Patent number: D608042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Arthur Y. Wu, James A. Doerr, Michael D. Garten, David Rector, Virginia L. Broadbrooks, Dawn R. Kack