Daniel K Francis

US Patent:

6402112, Jun 11, 2002

Filed:

Jun 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/608089

Inventors:

Eric P. Thomas - Little Compton RI
Daniel F. Francis - Warren RI
Orlando S. Rodrigues - Swansea MA

Assignee:

Genlyte Thomas Group LLC - Louisville KY

International Classification:

A47H 110

US Classification:

248317, 248318, 248343, 248324, 362365, 362371

Abstract:

The present invention provides a support assembly for a lighting fixture that allows for the adjustment and positioning of a lamp about both a horizontal and a vertical axis using only one locking mechanism. The support assembly includes a first support member that is pivotably attached to a second support member. The support assembly also includes a cylindrical sleeve to which the second support member is adjustably engaged. Both support members include at least one leg extending therefrom. The locking mechanism includes a pivoting brake shoe that can engage the cylindrical sleeve so as to secure the lamp into position about a vertical axis. The locking mechanism also includes a thumbscrew that is housed within a slot defined within a leg of the first support member, and that engages both the brake shoe and a leg on the second support member.

US Patent:

6447145, Sep 10, 2002

Filed:

Jun 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/608181

Inventors:

Eric P. Thomas - Little Compton RI
Daniel F. Francis - Warren RI

Assignee:

Genlyte Thomas Group LLC - Louisville KY

International Classification:

F21V 2900

US Classification:

362267, 362364, 362105, 362363

Abstract:

A luminiferous trim plate for a recessed lighting fixture includes a frustoconical cup, or similar shape, with an open bottom with a laterally extending primary flange. Sealing material is disposed on an upper surface of the primary flange. A lip extends upwardly around an outer periphery of the primary flange thereby preventing outward lateral movement of the sealing material when the plate is installed in the lighting fixture. The cup is formed of a non-conductive material so as to allow use in a moisture rich environment.

US Patent:

6471374, Oct 29, 2002

Filed:

Jun 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/607264

Inventors:

Eric P. Thomas - Little Compton RI
Orlando S. Rodrigues - Swansea MA
Daniel F. Francis - Warren RI

Assignee:

Genlyte Thomas Group LLC - Louisville KY

International Classification:

F21V 2129

US Classification:

362285, 362287, 362366, 362364, 362365, 362426, 362427

Abstract:

The present invention provides a support assembly for a lighting fixture and two adjustment mechanisms that provide for a significant range of adjustment of the lamp within the lighting fixture. The support assembly includes a first and a second support member. The first support member may be an arcuate support brace or yoke, including at least one first leg extending therefrom. The second support member may be an annular base brace or yoke, including at least a second leg extending therefrom. The first adjustment mechanism provides for the repositioning of the lamp support about a horizontal axis and includes a travel arm and two biasing means. The second adjustment mechanism provides for the rotation of the base yoke 360Â about a vertical axis that runs through the center of the annular portion of the yoke and then secured in position within the lighting fixture by a locking means, such as the adjustable locking clamp.

US Patent:

6632006, Oct 14, 2003

Filed:

Nov 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/715846

Inventors:

Graham M. Rippel - South Easton MA
Daniel F. Francis - Warren RI
Brian Roberge - Allston MA
Erik B. Thomas - Little Compton RI

Assignee:

Genlyte Thomas Group LLC - Louisville KY

International Classification:

F21S 106

US Classification:

362366, 362365, 362364, 362147, 362148, 362373

Abstract:

A finishing section of a recessed wall wash light fixture has a heat conducting side wall. The inner surface of the side wall has a reflective finish. A lamp is non-centrally aligned within the finishing section. The reflective sides cooperate with the off axis location of the lamp to operate as a kick reflector to kick a portion of the light emitted outward from the fixture at high angles to illuminate a nearby wall close to the ceiling line. The finishing section functions as a lamp support, heat shield and kick reflector reducing the number of parts and complexity of assembly typical of wall wash light fixtures. The finishing section is mounted substantially within a rough-in section housing. An aperture cone section, lens, hinge and bias mechanism, and rotatable collar improve performance and functionality of the fixture.