Patents by Inventor Walter E. Wyles

Walter E. Wyles 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).

  • Ceiling fixture having self-activating mounting means
    Patent number: 4497014
    Abstract: A lighting fixture adapted to be mounted between parallel ceiling support grids includes a series of latches at the corners. The latches are retracted responsive to movement of the fixture to a position above the support grids and are released automatically after the fixture is disposed above the grids to define grid engaging supports for the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: Lightolier Incorporated
    Inventors: Leonard E. Woloski, Walter E. Wyles
  • Ceiling fixture with improved mounting means
    Patent number: 4424554
    Abstract: A recessed ceiling mounted lighting fixture is disclosed, characterized in the incorporation of improved mounting means for effecting connection thereof to a ceiling tile support grid. The mounting means includes spring projected latches which may be readily released to a grid engaging position by the installer and which automatically hold the fixture in a predetermined heightwise relation to the ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1984
    Assignee: Lightolier Incorporated
    Inventors: Leonard E. Woloski, Walter E. Wyles