Patents by Inventor Paul Custer

Paul Custer 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: 6582098
    Abstract: A parabolic louver and side light seal are disclosed for use in an overhead lighting system. The parabolic louver comprises a series of ultra-thin, lightweight stringers and baffles arranged perpendicular to one another and securely connected via “snap-fit” side and center joints. The side light seal comprises two side rails and two end rails. The two side rails are mounted to the sides of the parabolic louver to reinforce the louver, to provide a light seal, and to precisely locate the louver below the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventors: Raymond A. Brown, Paul Custer, James A. Rigley