Patents by Inventor Raymond K. Tinley

Raymond K. Tinley 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).

  • Emergency lighting fixture
    Patent number: 4893224
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to lighting fixtures permanently installed which provide for adjustment in light source direction. The apparatus includes a housing of a dome configuration within which a lens and light reflector assembly is mounted for relative rotational movement. A ratchet mechanism is employed to lock this assembly into the desired orientation. A portion of the adjustment mechanism is exposed for operation by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: Cooper Industries
    Inventor: Raymond K. Tinley
  • Apparatus for relieving strain on electrical lead
    Patent number: 4888572
    Abstract: The invention relates to a structure for providing strain relief for electrical leads from transformers, and particularly small transformers and similar electrical devices. The structure includes a boss extending from a base member having a recess therein and a drum portion with a convex surface for extending into said recess and engaging a lead passing therebetween to hold said lead in place. The support structure, in addition to holding said drum portion, also supports the transformer thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Inventor: Raymond K. Tinley
  • Track lighting fixture relamping system
    Patent number: 4755920
    Abstract: A track lighting fixture includes a housing with sufficient space for a replaceable lamp and a voltage reduction transformer. Mounted on the base of the housing is a plate member which is removably engagable with the housing by the resilient interaction of spring clips with the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond K. Tinley
  • Track light fixture
    Patent number: D287413
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1986
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond J. Kusmer, Raymond K. Tinley