Patents by Inventor Steven R. Akiyama

Steven R. Akiyama 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).

  • Spring loaded recessed lighting fixture thermal protection
    Patent number: 4685037
    Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a thermal protective device on the outer surface of a housing of a recessed lighting fixture includes a plaster frame having a horizontal portion and a depending portion formed integrally with the horizontal portion. The plaster frame is adapted for mounting in a ceiling opening. A housing has a lamp connected to a source of electrical power and is adapted for mounting within the depending portion of the frame. A thermal protective device is connected in series with the lamp for interrupting the current from the source of electrical power when the temperature on the outer surface of the housing exceeds a predetermined temperature. A retaining device is provided for holding the thermal protective device against the outer surface of the housing to sense the temperature thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1987
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven R. Akiyama, Ronald C. Zaker, Curtis C. Shoup
  • Spot-flood light for emergency vehicles
    Patent number: D269296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1983
    Assignee: Federal Signal Corporation
    Inventors: Edward S. Stanuch, Steven R. Akiyama, Sigmund S. Urbanski
  • Combined vehicle warning light and adjustable mounting bracket therefor
    Patent number: D286988
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: Federal Signal Corporation
    Inventors: Steven R. Akiyama, Edward S. Stanuch
  • Combined vehicle warning light and reflector therefore
    Patent number: D286989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: Federal Signal Corporation
    Inventors: Steven R. Akiyama, Edward S. Stanuch