Patents by Inventor Thomas T. White

Thomas T. White 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: 7841135
    Abstract: A fire assembly that can be used for installing recessed electrical fixtures into various structures such as wall assemblies is provided. The fire assembly includes an electrical fixture contained within a generally fire-resistant housing. The housing can enclose the electrical 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 electrical 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Ronald Newbold, Thomas T. White
  • Publication number: 20090185387
    Abstract: A fire assembly that can be used for installing recessed electrical fixtures into various structures such as wall assemblies is provided. The fire assembly includes an electrical fixture contained within a generally fire-resistant housing. The housing can enclose the electrical 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 electrical 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Ronald Newbold, Thomas T. White
  • Patent number: 7503145
    Abstract: A fire assembly that can be used for installing recessed electrical fixtures into various structures such as wall assemblies is provided. The fire assembly includes an electrical fixture contained within a generally fire-resistant housing. The housing can enclose the electrical 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 electrical 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Ronald Newbold, Thomas T. White
  • Patent number: 7114294
    Abstract: A fire assembly that can be used for installing recessed electrical fixtures into various structures such as wall assemblies is provided. The fire assembly includes an electrical fixture contained within a generally fire-resistant housing. The housing can enclose the electrical 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 electrical 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Ronald Newbold, Thomas T. White
  • Patent number: 6838618
    Abstract: A fire assembly that can be used for installing recessed electrical fixtures into various structures such as wall assemblies is provided. The fire assembly includes an electrical fixture contained within a generally fire-resistant housing. The housing can enclose the electrical 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 electrical 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Ronald Newbold, Thomas T. White
  • Publication number: 20040090772
    Abstract: A fire assembly that can be used for installing recessed electrical fixtures into various structures such as wall assemblies is provided. The fire assembly includes an electrical fixture contained within a generally fire-resistant housing. The housing can enclose the electrical 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 electrical 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Ronald Newbold, Thomas T. White
  • Publication number: 20020157324
    Abstract: A fire assembly that can be used for installing recessed electrical fixtures into various structures such as wall assemblies is provided. The fire assembly includes an electrical fixture contained within a generally fire-resistant housing. The housing can enclose the electrical 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 electrical 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: Progress Lighting
    Inventors: Ronald Newbold, Thomas T. White
  • 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