Patents by Inventor Michael L. Riebling

Michael L. Riebling 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: 7011436
    Abstract: An in-grade light fixture is described herein. The in-grade light fixture has a main housing having an open top end with a lens covering the open top end. A side car splice compartment is adjacent to the lens along an upper portion of the housing. A hydraulic isolation chamber extends vertically downward from the splice compartment to a receptacle which is an electrical connection to a lamping module contained within the housing. A ballast may be utilized for proper supply of power to the lamp if a non-incandescent lamp is utilized. The hydraulic isolation chamber is filled with the potting material and prevents wicking of moisture through the receptacle into the main housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Riebling, David A. Smith, William M. Niemier, Adam Clark
  • Publication number: 20040145899
    Abstract: An in-grade light fixture is described herein. The in-grade light fixture has a main housing having an open top end with a lens covering the open top end. A side car splice compartment is adjacent to the lens along an upper portion of the housing. A hydraulic isolation chamber extends vertically downward from the splice compartment to a receptacle which is an electrical connection to a lamping module contained within the housing. A ballast may be utilized for proper supply of power to the lamp if a non-incandescent lamp is utilized. The hydraulic isolation chamber is filled with the potting material and prevents wicking of moisture through the receptacle into the main housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Michael L. Riebling, David A. Smith, William M. Niemier, Adam Clark