Patents by Inventor Timothy P. Scherf

Timothy P. Scherf 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: 6979097
    Abstract: The invention is a modular ambient lighting system for providing lighting to the interior of the building. The system features three separate modules: (1) a support module, (2) a power module, and (3) a light fixture body module. The support module provides an electrical connection to the building and structural connection to the ceiling of the building. An interchangeable power module fits into a recess or “foot print” in the support module. The power module includes the electrical components of the lighting system (e.g. ballast, transformer, emergency batteries, etc). An interchangeable light fixture body module houses the lamp that can be configured to deliver direct, indirect, or direct/indirect illumination. The interchangeable features of the modules offers superior flexibility because of the ease to reconfigure the electrical operation of the light system, the type illumination delivered, or the aesthetics of the light system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas E. Elam, Timothy P. Scherf
  • Publication number: 20040184264
    Abstract: The invention is a modular ambient lighting system for providing lighting to the interior of the building. The system features three separate modules: (1) a support module, (2) a power module, and (3) a light fixture body module. The support module provides an electrical connection to the building and structural connection to the ceiling of the building. An interchangeable power module fits into a recess or “foot print” in the support module. The power module includes the electrical components of the lighting system (e.g. ballast, transformer, emergency batteries, etc). An interchangeable light fixture body module houses the lamp that can be configured to deliver direct, indirect, or direct/indirect illumination. The interchangeable features of the modules offers superior flexibility because of the ease to reconfigure the electrical operation of the light system, the type illumination delivered, or the aesthetics of the light system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas E. Elam, Timothy P. Scherf
  • Patent number: 4931917
    Abstract: An adjustable fixture for holding a lamp of the type having a rim which includes a frame rotatably carried on a support arm by an attachment device that permits selected rotation of the frame relative to the support without adjustment of the attachment device. Further, the frame includes engagement springs to securely hold the lamp at a distance from the frame. A stop device is provided to provide a limit to the rotational movement between the frame and the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: Thomas Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy P. Scherf, Daniel J. Dix, Douglas W. Carson