Patents by Inventor Ronald E. Leonard

Ronald E. Leonard 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).

  • Method and apparatus for retrofitting canopy luminaire assemblies
    Patent number: 6149280
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for retrofitting canopy luminaire assemblies from an existing canopy luminaire mounted on the canopy. The existing light fixture is removed. Housing brackets are attached to housing flanges of the existing canopy housing. An adapter plate comprises a plate with a deck plate bracket having a latch. The adapter plate is mounted to the housing brackets by use of the latch. The adapter plate may comprise a deck plate and an assembly plate which are pivotably attached to enable an installer to connect the lighting source to the electrical components in the housing. A lighting assembly, comprising a light source, lens, and reflector, is attached to the adapter plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Spaulding Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Honesto D. Quiogue, Ronald E. Leonard