Patents by Inventor Paul A. Kish
Paul A. Kish 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).
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Publication number: 20240055796Abstract: A connector for a DC voltage connection to a platform can have i) a first over-mold section for a panel mount and ii) a sealing boot with a second over-mold section. The first over-mold section for the panel mount encases a portion of a first cable and a first section of a shear bolt connector to form a panel mount receptacle. The second over-mold section of the sealing boot encases a portion of a second cable and a second section of the shear bolt connector. The second over-mold section can have a shape and size to slidably fit over the first over-mold section to form a mechanically locked, watertight assembly that covers the shear bolt connector in its entirety and the portions of the first cable and the second cable that are electrically coupled inside the shear bolt connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: John Bogart, Paul Kish, Adam Greenman, Richard Joseph Hackely, Shawn Hanff, Steve Eichelberger
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Patent number: 8002565Abstract: A waterproof electrical connector for airfield lighting applications has a connector body with a first end and an opposing second end. The first end terminates at a first end cap that has a strain/bend relief feature and a first bore for receiving a cable that extends into the first end. At least one O-Ring extends from the walls of the first bore. The opposing second end terminates at a second end cap and has a second bore extending through the second end cap and into the second end. A sleeve is affixed to an exterior surface of the second end cap. An electrically insulated cable is inserted into the first bore engaging the O-Rings to form a waterproof seal. An electrical contact engages the second end cap and the sleeve folds over the second end cap to engage a surface of this contact forming a waterproof seal.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Integro, LLCInventors: John A. Bogart, Paul A. Kish
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Publication number: 20100184318Abstract: A waterproof electrical connector for airfield lighting applications has a connector body with a first end and an opposing second end. The first end terminates at a first end cap that has a strain/bend relief feature and a first bore for receiving a cable that extends into the first end. At least one O-Ring extends from the walls of the first bore. The opposing second end terminates at a second end cap and has a second bore extending through the second end cap and into the second end. A sleeve is affixed to an exterior surface of the second end cap. An electrically insulated cable is inserted into the first bore engaging the O-Rings to for a waterproof seal. An electrical contact engages the second end cap and the sleeve folds over the second end cap to engage a surface of this contact forming a waterproof seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: John A. Bogart, Paul A. Kish
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Publication number: 20030151914Abstract: A flashlight particularly useful by safety personnel such as a firefighter and capable of operation with rechargeable battery means or non-rechargeable battery means. The flashlight includes a one-piece plastic casing having a tubular body portion defining a battery compartment and a right angled head portion in which a light bulb is mounted. The battery compartment is closed by an end cap on which electrical conductive means is mounted to form a part of the battery circuit when non-rechargeable batteries are placed in the compartment. A plurality of charging contacts are mounted on the rear wall of the body portion of the flashlight for enabling rechargeable batteries to be recharged while in the compartment. The charging contacts are recessed within the rear wall of the battery compartment so that they can not be engaged by non-rechargeable batteries within the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Paul A. Kish, Randy S. Cramer
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Patent number: 6505952Abstract: A flashlight particularly useful by safety personnel such as a firefighter and capable of operation with chargeable battery means or non-chargeable battery means. The flashlight includes a one piece plastic casing having a tubular body portion defining a battery compartment and a right angled head portion in which a light bulb is mounted. The battery compartment is closed by an end cap on which electrical conductive means is mounted to form a part of the battery circuit when non-rechargeable batteries are placed in the compartment. A plurality of charging contacts are mounted on the rear wall of the body portion of the flashlight for enabling rechargeable batteries to be recharged while in the compartment. The charging contacts are recessed within the rear wall of the battery compartment so that they can not be engaged by non-rechargeable batteries within the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Koehler-Bright Star, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Kish, Randy S. Cramer
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Patent number: 6161938Abstract: A flashlight particularly useful by safety personnel such as a firefighter and capable of operation with rechargeable battery means or non-rechargeable battery means. The flashlight includes a one-piece plastic casing having a tubular body portion defining a battery compartment and a right angled head portion in which a light bulb is mounted. The battery compartment is closed by an end cap on which electrical conductive means is mounted to form a part of the battery circuit when non-rechargeable batteries are placed in the compartment. A plurality of charging contacts are mounted on the rear wall of the body portion of the flashlight for enabling rechargeable batteries to be recharged while in the compartment. The charging contacts are recessed within the rear wall of the battery compartment so that they can not be engaged by non-rechargeable batteries within the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1999Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Koehler-Bright Star, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Kish, Randy S. Cramer
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Patent number: 5957567Abstract: A flashlight having a reinforced tubular plastic casing including a battery compartment and a bulb compartment separated by a transverse wall integrally molded with the casing. A bulb is retained in a socket integrally molded with the wall by a bushing which may be quickly connected and disconnected from the socket, the bulb and the bushing being resiliently axially moveable with respect to the socket and the transverse wall to prevent breakage of the bulb due to shock or impact. A novel reflector is axially moveable with respect to the bulb to afford adjustable focussing of the light emitted from the bulb. The reflective surface of the reflector combines a facetted parabolic surface on the outer portion of the reflector with a smooth spherical surface at the base of the reflector to optimize the amount of light collected from the light bulb and focused in the beam.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Bright Start Industries Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Kish, Graham E. Leavy, Randy S. Cramer
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Patent number: 5800045Abstract: A portable hand carried lantern comprising components which may be quickly snapped together without the use of tools. A battery contact platform separates the battery chamber and bulb chamber and includes a plurality of contact strips by which the electrical circuit is automatically established without the use of wires upon assembly of the components. A safety disconnect system incorporated in the bulb chamber and battery contact platform that prevents explosion in a flammable atmosphere should the bulb break.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1996Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Bright Star Industries, Inc.Inventors: Paul Kish, Randy S. Cramer
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Patent number: 5678921Abstract: A flashlight having a reinforced tubular plastic casing including a battery compartment and a bulb compartment separated by a transverse wall integrally molded with the casing. A bulb is retained in a socket integrally molded with the wall by a bushing which may be quickly connected and disconnected from the socket, the bulb and the bushing being resiliently axially moveable with respect to the socket and the transverse wall to prevent breakage of the bulb due to shock or impact. A novel reflector is axially moveable with respect to the bulb to afford adjustable focussing of the light emitted from the bulb. The reflective surface of the reflector combines a facetted parabolic surface on the outer portion of the reflector with a smooth spherical surface at the base of the reflector to optimize the amount of light collected from the light bulb and focused in the beam.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1994Date of Patent: October 21, 1997Assignee: Bright Star Industries, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Kish, Graham E. Leavy, Randy S. Cramer
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Patent number: 4416425Abstract: A paper roll dispenser which permits easy roll replacement while presenting a decorative appearance is provided for dispensing a roll of paper such as toilet tissue, paper towels or the like. The roll dispenser comprises a bracket having two generally parallel elongated support arms extending therefrom in a direction generally perpendicular to a front face of the bracket such that each support arm is free to rotate about its arm axis. When the paper roll dispenser is in an operative position, a spindle having one end attached to one of the support arms rotatably supports the roll of paper between the support arms. The roll is replaced by rotating the one support arm about its arm axis and thereby moving the spindle into a position wherein it projects generally away from the other support arm whereupon a roll supported by the spindle can be replaced.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1982Date of Patent: November 22, 1983Inventor: Paul Kish
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Patent number: D353055Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1993Date of Patent: December 6, 1994Assignee: Bright Star IndustriesInventors: Paul A. Kish, Graham E. Leavy, Randy S. Cramer
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Patent number: D363564Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1994Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Assignee: Bright Star Industries, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Kish, Graham E. Leavy, Randy S. Cramer