Patents by Inventor Richard Camarota

Richard Camarota 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: 9927092
    Abstract: A shelf light (300) is provided as an LED linear light assembly (300) having a flexible LED linear light component (302), with a series of LEDs mounted on printed circuit boards (PCB's) (308). The light component (302) has a double channel (304) with an extended aluminum track. An LED PCB jacket (306) encloses the light component (302) and is of uniform thickness. Reflectance members (310) comprise a pair of members (312, 314), each having an elongated configuration and mounted on opposing sides of the light assembly (300). Movement of the reflectance members (312, 314) permits variation of apertures of reflectance, thus varying the light intensity and direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: ITC Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Camarota, Thomas C Ward
  • Publication number: 20160356454
    Abstract: A shelf light (300) is provided as an LED linear light assembly (300) having a flexible LED linear light component (302), with a series of LEDs mounted on printed circuit boards (PCB's) (308). The light component (302) has a double channel (304) with an extended aluminum track. An LED PCB jacket (306) encloses the light component (302) and is of uniform thickness. Reflectance members (310) comprise a pair of members (312, 314), each having an elongated configuration and mounted on opposing sides of the light assembly (300). Movement of the reflectance members (312, 314) permits variation of apertures of reflectance, thus varying the light intensity and direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Camarota, Thomas C. Ward
  • Patent number: 8579462
    Abstract: Display case lighting comprising a lens with integrally formed features on its interior to mechanically retain LED units therein, at least one LED unit comprising a base and diodes mechanically engaged with the integrally formed features of the lens, an electrical connector to connect the LED units to a power source, and at least one end cap, which preferably incorporates the electrical connector. Sealing implements including a boot seal to seal the electrical connection and a plug cover to cover any unused electrical connectors may be provided, as well as an adhesive to secure the end cover to the lens and seal the connection therebetween, rendering the lighting assembly suitable for use in wet or potentially explosive environments. The externally accessible components may also comprise materials approved for contact with food items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: ITC Incorporated
    Inventors: Micheal VanDuinen, Richard Camarota
  • Publication number: 20120170258
    Abstract: Display case lighting comprising a lens with integrally formed features on its interior to mechanically retain LED units therein, at least one LED unit comprising a base and diodes mechanically engaged with the integrally formed features of the lens, an electrical connector to connect the LED units to a power source, and at least one end cap, which preferably incorporates the electrical connector. Sealing implements including a boot seal to seal the electrical connection and a plug cover to cover any unused electrical connectors may be provided, as well as an adhesive to secure the end cover to the lens and seal the connection therebetween, rendering the lighting assembly suitable for use in wet or potentially explosive environments. The externally accessible components may also comprise materials approved for contact with food items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: ITC INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Micheal VanDuinen, Richard Camarota
  • Patent number: 7748678
    Abstract: A beverage container is provided for mounting to vehicles such as power boats, sailboats and recreational vehicles. The beverage container holder is adapted for mounting to support platforms on the vehicle which may be any suitable vehicle structure such as the armrest of a chair. The beverage container holder comprises a mounting ring which is first rigidly affixed to the support platform, and further comprises a cylindrical can having an upper circumferential rim which fits over the mounting ring and includes detents that positively lock the rim onto the mounting ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: ITC, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Camarota, Richard Hartmann, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7708420
    Abstract: A light fixture is provided which includes an improved connector arrangement between a fixture housing and a lens therefor. The connector arrangement includes a pre-mounted plunger cartridge which includes a cartridge body that mounts to the fixture housing and a resiliently biased plunger which projects through the fixture housing wall into releasable locking engagement with the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: ITC, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Hartmann, Jr., Richard Camarota
  • Publication number: 20080212330
    Abstract: A light fixture for flush mounting against a ceiling wall includes a housing for securement in a wall hole and a light transmitting lens. The lens is flush with the wall and covers the entirety of the housing so that the housing is not viewable when installed. The outer edge of the lens is out of line of sight relation with the light source, but provides illumination through radial transmission of light outwardly from a central portion of the lens. Movable tongues supported at opposing sides of the housing and grooves formed in a skirt of the lens removably join the lens to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: ITC, Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Hartmann, Richard Camarota
  • Publication number: 20080186697
    Abstract: A beverage container is provided for mounting to vehicles such as power boats, sailboats and recreational vehicles. The beverage container holder is adapted for mounting to support platforms on the vehicle which may be any suitable vehicle structure such as the armrest of a chair. The beverage container holder comprises a mounting ring which is first rigidly affixed to the support platform, and further comprises a cylindrical can having an upper circumferential rim which fits over the mounting ring and includes detents that positively lock the rim onto the mounting ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: ITC, Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Camarota, Richard Hartmann
  • Publication number: 20080186716
    Abstract: A light fixture is provided which includes an improved connector arrangement between a fixture housing and a lens therefor. The connector arrangement includes a pre-mounted plunger cartridge which includes a cartridge body that mounts to the fixture housing and a resiliently biased plunger which projects through the fixture housing wall into releasable locking engagement with the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: ITC, Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Hartmann, Richard Camarota
  • Publication number: 20070204437
    Abstract: A folding assist handle assembly for mounting on a surface has a handle that is resiliently biased to lie in either of two detented positions: a stowed position adjacent the surface and a use position projecting away from the surface. The detents are configured so that the handle can be moved out of its stowed position simply by a lateral pull with a first force, where as moving the handle out of its use position by a later pull requires an upward force in addition to a circumferential force. A two-sided access cover for the assembly's base member is useful for assembly, repair, adjustment, and implementation of accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Hartmann, Richard Camarota
  • Publication number: 20060199493
    Abstract: A vent assembly, suitable for marine use including, for example, venting an enclosure, such as an engine compartment, on a boat. The vent assembly has substantially the external appearance of a cast or machined, one piece, stainless steel vent, at a cost very little more than a molded plastics vent. A molded plastics vent has a head perforated by a pattern of ventilating slots separated by flanking strips. A decorative, corrosion-resistant, sheet metal cover shell lies tight against the front side of the molded plastics vent and has a pattern of slots and strips mapping substantially on the pattern of slots and strips of the molded plastics vent. Snap-fit fasteners fix the cover shell on the vent so that the cover shell slots are a substantially flush continuation of the vent slots, so as to provide the decorative appearance of a solid metal vent at substantially lower cost and without compromising or through flow capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Richard Hartmann, Richard Camarota
  • Publication number: 20050225966
    Abstract: A light fixture for flush mounting against a ceiling wall includes a housing for securement in a wall hole and a light transmitting lens. The lens is flush with the wall and covers the entirety of the housing so that the housing is not viewable when installed. The outer edge of the lens is out of line of sight relation with the light source, but provides illumination through radial transmission of light outwardly from a central portion of the lens. Movable tongues supported at opposing sides of the housing and grooves formed in a skirt of the lens removably join the lens to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Hartmann, Richard Camarota
  • Publication number: 20050201106
    Abstract: A lamp includes a housing for a light emitter, e.g. a halogen bulb. The housing has a primary light outlet adjacent its forward end, and a peripheral wall having a plurality of secondary light-emitting openings. A light transmitting ring fixed on the housing has fingers covering the second openings. A retaining ring fixes a lens at the primary opening and to the light transmitting ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Hartmann, Richard Camarota
  • Patent number: 6612725
    Abstract: A light assembly including a tray (36) that is removably fitted in a housing (12). The tray has two parallel, angled slots (48). An LED (32) is mounted to a circuit board (34) so that its axis is angularly offset from the axis of the circuit board. When the light assembly is assembled, a side edge of the circuit board is seated in one of the tray slots. If a first one circuit board side edges is seated in a first slot, the LED has a first angular orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. Alternatively, the second circuit board side edges is seated in the second slot so that the LED has a second angular orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. This allows selective control the angular orientation of the emitted light beam relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: ITC Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Camarota, Richard Hartmann, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20020141196
    Abstract: A light assembly including a tray (36) that is removably fitted in a housing (12). The tray has two parallel, angled slots (48). An LED (32) is mounted to a circuit board (34) so that its axis is angularly offset from the axis of the circuit board. When the light assembly is assembled, a side edge of the circuit board is seated in one of the tray slots. If a first one circuit board side edges is seated in a first slot, the LED has a first angular orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. Alternatively, the second circuit board side edges is seated in the second slot so that the LED has a second angular orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. This allows selective control the angular orientation of the emitted light beam relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Richard Camarota, Richard Hartmann
  • Patent number: D432686
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: ITC, Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Camarota, Wong Ping Ki