Patents by Inventor Ron Newbold

Ron Newbold 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: 6964504
    Abstract: A lighting system for direct wiring a plurality of light fixtures is disclosed. The lighting system is particularly well suited for use with portable electric luminaires as classified by Underwriters Laboratories. The lighting system includes a wire modular box that is configured to receive a supply wire from the building or facility where the system is being installed. The wire modular box includes one or more output receptacles. Each light fixture in the system includes a first receptacle and a second receptacle. Cables are then used to electrically connect the wire modular box with the light fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Ron Newbold
  • Publication number: 20040196651
    Abstract: A lighting system for direct wiring a plurality of light fixtures is disclosed. The lighting system is particularly well suited for use with portable electric luminaires as classified by Underwriters Laboratories. The lighting system includes a wire modular box that is configured to receive a supply wire from the building or facility where the system is being installed. The wire modular box includes one or more output receptacles. Each light fixture in the system includes a first receptacle and a second receptacle. Cables are then used to electrically connect the wire modular box with the light fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Ron Newbold
  • Patent number: 6357891
    Abstract: A fire assembly that can be used for installing recessed light fixtures into various structures is provided. The fire assembly includes a recessed light fixture contained within a generally fire-resistant housing. The housing can enclose the recessed light fixture in such a manner that the resulting fire assembly has an integral structure. In some instances, a support structure can be utilized to attach the housing to the recessed light fixture. Furthermore, the housing can be a cube-shaped box have a variety of generally fire-resistant walls. These walls can be made from materials such as sheet rock or aluminum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Progress Lighting
    Inventors: Ron Newbold, Thomas T. White