Patents by Inventor William M. Niemier

William M. Niemier 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: 7011436
    Abstract: An in-grade light fixture is described herein. The in-grade light fixture has a main housing having an open top end with a lens covering the open top end. A side car splice compartment is adjacent to the lens along an upper portion of the housing. A hydraulic isolation chamber extends vertically downward from the splice compartment to a receptacle which is an electrical connection to a lamping module contained within the housing. A ballast may be utilized for proper supply of power to the lamp if a non-incandescent lamp is utilized. The hydraulic isolation chamber is filled with the potting material and prevents wicking of moisture through the receptacle into the main housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Riebling, David A. Smith, William M. Niemier, Adam Clark
  • Publication number: 20040145899
    Abstract: An in-grade light fixture is described herein. The in-grade light fixture has a main housing having an open top end with a lens covering the open top end. A side car splice compartment is adjacent to the lens along an upper portion of the housing. A hydraulic isolation chamber extends vertically downward from the splice compartment to a receptacle which is an electrical connection to a lamping module contained within the housing. A ballast may be utilized for proper supply of power to the lamp if a non-incandescent lamp is utilized. The hydraulic isolation chamber is filled with the potting material and prevents wicking of moisture through the receptacle into the main housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Michael L. Riebling, David A. Smith, William M. Niemier, Adam Clark
  • Patent number: 6240689
    Abstract: A utility standard assembly having a tubular post member which is circumscribed and compressively held at its base end by a clamp member. The clamp member and tubular member assembly are the received into a clamp receiving pocket in a modular, structural base member which supports the assembly without welding. Wiring opening are located on the bottom of the base member and in the clamp receiving pocket so that the utility wiring may pass from the mounting surface directly into the tubular member. Further, the clamp receiving pocket is supported on legs which create an integral wiring access opening for installation and maintenance. A decorative, wrap-around base cover may be utilized to provide the desired aesthetic effects for the utility standard assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric Haddad, William M. Niemier
  • Patent number: D557442
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventor: William M. Niemier