Patents by Inventor Tuan Oliva

Tuan Oliva 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: 6199813
    Abstract: A fixture decoration assembly for changing the appearance of a selected ceiling-mounted fixture employs a first elongated sleeve portion and a second elongated sleeve portion. The first and second sleeve portions each has an arcuate cross-section and a contoured outer surface. Bracing panels extend from the interior surface of each sleeve portion and cooperatively maintain the suspension member included with the selected ceiling-mounted fixture in a fixed position with respect to the sleeve portions. In an alternate embodiment, the bracing panels are supplemented with compressible material is disposed between the sleeve portions to surround and brace a flexible suspension member included with the selected ceiling-mounted fixture. The exterior of each sleeve is contoured and includes at least one cutting guide that facilitates shortening of the sleeve portions to standard, predetermined lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Inventor: Tuan Oliva