Patents by Inventor Robert A. Catone

Robert A. Catone 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: 6155696
    Abstract: A lighting system is adapted to receive lighting fixtures and is capable of being raised and lowered along the length of an attendant pole which has a longitudinal axis is moved by a transport mechanism having a plurality of cables which extend from the lighting system to the base of the attendant pole. The lighting system includes at least one support member is which is co-axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the pole. Further included is a pair of transverse members which are oriented substantially parallel to each other and are attached by a plurality of cross-members extending therebetween. Each of the pair of transverse members is disposed on opposite sides of the at least one support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: NSI Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy G. Winton, deceased, Dennis R. Blansit, Robert A. Catone, Charles M. Hohman
  • Patent number: 5440466
    Abstract: A retrofit unit for a fluorescent lighting fixture having a housing with an open face and a method for installing same. The retrofit unit includes a reflector plate for covering the open face of the housing and brackets for attaching the reflector plate to the housing. The reflector plate has slots formed therein which cooperate with the brackets for adjusting the reflector plate to fit the housing. At least one of the brackets acts as a hinge allowing the reflector plate to rotate away from the open face of the housing. The method includes providing the reflector plate and brackets, as well as inserting a bracket in a slot, adjusting the brackets relative to the slots, and adjusting fasteners relative to the brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Holophane Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: William W. Belisle, Robert A. Catone, John C. McCartney, Robert D. Zeller
  • Patent number: 5243508
    Abstract: A modular luminaire assembly for receiving assorted optical assemblies and assorted electrical assemblies. The modular luminaire assembly includes a base unit having an opening on one side and a platform for receiving and supporting a selected optical assembly, and a removable panel assembly mountable within the base opening. The panel assembly is adapted to receive and support a selected electrical assembly. The base unit, optical assembly, and panel assembly form respective first, second and third unitary modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Holophane Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Ewing, Richard A. Peterson, Robert A. Catone