Patents by Inventor Roger Benasutti

Roger Benasutti 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).

  • Task lighting system
    Patent number: 4254449
    Abstract: A task lighting system for home, office or industry utilizes pairs of U-shaped fluorescent tubes at diagonal angles in a shielding enclosure supported a predetermined distance above a work surface. Veiling reflections are reduced by reducing the light output in the central region. The task lighting system may be integrated into furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1981
    Assignee: Conwed Corporation
    Inventors: Roger Benasutti, Thomas Koenig
  • Compact portable indirect lighting fixture with acoustical control
    Patent number: 4200903
    Abstract: A free standing indirect lighting fixture utilizing a one-piece molded reflector and a diagonally mounted high intensity discharge lamp has a frosted diffuser over the lamp. Acoustic material on the fixture absorbs ballast hum as well as adding acoustic absorbtion to the room. A back lighted information strip may optionally be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1980
    Assignee: Conwed Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Koenig, Roger Benasutti
  • Task lighting system with angularly-displaced fluorescent tubes
    Patent number: 4161767
    Abstract: A task lighting system for home, office or industry utilizes pairs of U-shaped fluorescent tubes at diagonal angles in a shielding enclosure supported a predetermined distance above a work surface. The task lighting system may be integrated into furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1979
    Assignee: Conwed Corporation
    Inventors: Roger Benasutti, Thomas A. Koenig