Patents by Inventor Todd B. Rugee

Todd B. Rugee 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).

  • Modular lighting fixtures and methods for forming lighting fixtures
    Patent number: 7220027
    Abstract: A modular lighting fixture includes an elongated support and a plurality of objects such as crystals attachable to and suspendable from the support. A plurality of the modular lighting fixtures may be readily assembled and attached to or supported from a ceiling in various configurations such as being spaced-apart, in an elongated curtain, in a rectangle, and/or in a zigzag configuration. In one embodiment, the support includes an elongated upper member having a first width and a first length, an elongated lower member having a second width and a second length and being spaced-apart from the upper member, and wherein the first length equals the second length and the first width is greater than the second width. In another embodiment, an elongated modular lighting fixture includes a plurality of cable grips connected to the support for hanging the plurality of objects from the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventors: Todd B. Rugee, John D. Stone
  • Lighting fixtures having releasably attachable objects and methods for trimming lighting fixtures
    Patent number: 6863423
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a support, a plurality of objects such as crystal ornaments, and a plurality of quick-disconnect connectors connected to the support for hanging the plurality of objects from the support. The plurality of quick-disconnect connectors include a first self-locking position for connecting the plurality of objects to the support and a second releasable position for disconnecting the plurality of objects from the support. The plurality of quick-disconnect connectors may include a plurality of cable grips for suspending the plurality of objects. A method for trimming lighting fixture with objects such as ornaments, and a method for forming a lighting fixture are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventors: John D. Stone, Todd B. Rugee
  • Lighting fixtures having releasably attachable objects and methods for trimming lighting fixtures
    Publication number: 20040141328
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a support, a plurality of objects such as crystal ornaments, and a plurality of quick-disconnect connectors connected to the support for hanging the plurality of objects from the support. The plurality of quick-disconnect connectors include a first self-locking position for connecting the plurality of objects to the support and a second releasable position for disconnecting the plurality of objects from the support. The plurality of quick-disconnect connectors may include a plurality of cable grips for suspending the plurality of objects. A method for trimming lighting fixture with objects such as ornaments, and a method for forming a lighting fixture are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: John D. Stone, Todd B. Rugee
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D505512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventor: Todd B. Rugee
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D505513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventor: Todd B. Rugee
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D508294
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventor: Todd B. Rugee
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D509619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventor: Todd B. Rugee
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D521176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventor: Todd B. Rugee
  • Lighting fixture crystals
    Patent number: D533299
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventor: Todd B. Rugee
  • Lighting fixture crystals
    Patent number: D536479
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventor: Todd B. Rugee
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D538460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventor: Todd B. Rugee
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D482815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventor: Todd B. Rugee
  • Lighting fixture element
    Patent number: D592801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventor: Todd B. Rugee
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D604886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventor: Todd B. Rugee
  • Lighting fixture
    Patent number: D605810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Boyd Lighting Fixture Company
    Inventor: Todd B. Rugee