Patents by Inventor Peter J. Totarella

Peter J. Totarella 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).

  • Bi-pin connector and a lamp employing the same
    Patent number: 7927154
    Abstract: A bi-pin connector for a luminaire includes a base and pins that can rotate relative to the base. The pins can also translate relative to a light fixture housing in a direction transverse to the axis about which the pins rotate. A luminaire including the bi-pin connector is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, Jr., Todd E. Cassidy, Peter J. Totarella
  • BI-PIN CONNECTOR AND A LAMP EMPLOYING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20090280695
    Abstract: A bi-pin connector for a luminaire includes a base and pins that can rotate relative to the base. The pins can also translate relative to a light fixture housing in a direction transverse to the axis about which the pins rotate. A luminaire including the bi-pin connector is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, JR., Todd E. Cassidy, Peter J. Totarella