Patents by Inventor Rodney Kurtz

Rodney Kurtz 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: 5873647
    Abstract: A lamp for a nozzle includes an annular housing having an outer peripheral wall and an inner peripheral wall, the inner peripheral wall defining a central cavity extending through the housing. The central cavity lies along a central axis and enables the housing to be mounted circumferentially around the nozzle. A securing device is connected to the housing for securing the housing to the nozzle. A lighting unit is positioned within the housing and encircles the central cavity. An annular shaped first lens is positioned over the lighting unit. A retaining member secures and seals the first lens to the outer and inner peripheral walls of the housing for hermetically sealing the lighting unit within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Inventors: Rodney Kurtz, Gilbert B. Guerin