Patents by Inventor William Bradley Waycaster

William Bradley Waycaster 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: 7506994
    Abstract: The luminaire of the present invention comprises at least two channel reflectors geometrically arranged in substantially a common plane forming a light emitting region, each channel reflector has one fluorescent lamp holder extending therein and each channel reflector has a channel reflector retaining arm having a ballast therein and extending to a luminaire supporting base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: William Bradley Waycaster, Scott Collins
  • Patent number: 7287883
    Abstract: A yielding hanger for a luminaire comprising a rectangular top having a centrally located mounting hole, two opposing sides, two opposing ends, and a plurality of hanger legs depending downwardly from the top. The hanger legs have a length, width, thickness, and composition of material to provide for the absorption of physical shock by springing or bending.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Carlton Bruce Plunk, William Bradley Waycaster
  • Patent number: 6619821
    Abstract: A parabolic reflector with an asymmetrical light distribution is disclosed. The inside surface of the reflector is divided into four quadrants, and two of the four opposing quadrants are coated with a reflective material. The two remaining quadrants are uncoated or specular. With the uncoated quadrants aligned along a longitudinal center line of a narrow area to be lit, the reflector provides an asymmetrical or elliptical light distribution for more efficient lighting of narrow hallways and passageways. The reflector is particularly useful in a warehouse environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventor: William Bradley Waycaster