Neil D Russo

US Patent:

6994456, Feb 7, 2006

Filed:

Apr 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/833849

Inventors:

Neil Russo - Howell NJ, US
Steven M. Silverstein - Woodcliff Lake NJ, US

Assignee:

Kurt Versen Company - Westwood NJ

International Classification:

F21V 5/02

US Classification:

362364, 362147, 362339

Abstract:

A wall-washer lighting fixture is installed flush with a ceiling surface and directs light horizontally and vertically along adjacent wall surfaces, closely adjacent to the intersection between the ceiling and the wall surfaces in order to reduce to a minimum any shaded area along wall surfaces adjacent the intersection. The lighting fixture includes first lens elements oriented, located and configured for directing light toward first areas of the wall surface, spaced vertically downwardly from the intersection, and a second lens element located vertically lower than the first lens elements and oriented and configured for directing light toward second areas of the wall surface, located between the first areas and the intersection between the ceiling surface and the wall surface, so as to illuminate the wall surface more uniformly while reducing to a minimum any shaded area along the wall surface adjacent the intersection. A method places the first and second lens elements so as to accomplish the aforesaid illumination of the wall surface.

US Patent:

8002425, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

Dec 31, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/347253

Inventors:

Neil Russo - Jackson NJ, US
Shailesh I. Naik - Dayton NJ, US
Steven M. Silverstein - Woodcliff Lake NJ, US

Assignee:

Hubbell Incorporated - Shelton CT

International Classification:

F21V 21/30

US Classification:

362148, 362150, 362269, 362287, 362271

Abstract:

A luminaire and lighting assembly is provided having a ceiling pan and a light assembly supported on the ceiling pan. The light assembly is rotatable and movable in a lateral direction on the ceiling pan to provide adjustment of the light assembly with respect to the ceiling pan. The light assembly includes an aiming device which allows the lamp to be adjusted about a vertical axis and about a horizontal axis for adjustment of the lamp. The aiming assembly includes a locking assembly which fixes the position of the aiming assembly to simultaneously prevent rotation about the vertical axis and about the horizontal axis.

US Patent:

8021013, Sep 20, 2011

Filed:

Dec 31, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/347296

Inventors:

Neil Russo - Jackson NJ, US
Shailesh I. Naik - Dayton NJ, US
Steven M. Silverstein - Woodcliff Lake NJ, US

Assignee:

Hubbell Incorporated - Shelton CT

International Classification:

F21V 33/00

US Classification:

362150, 362148, 362269

Abstract:

A lighting assembly includes a lamp alignment assembly for positioning the lamps after the lighting assembly is installed. The lighting assembly includes a ceiling pan for mounting to the ceiling support and a lamp assembly attached to the ceiling pan. The lamp assembly is adjustable in a transverse and rotational direction with respect to the ceiling pan. The lamp assembly is provided with alignment springs to align the lamp assembly at predetermined settings. A sight window is formed in the ceiling to visually set the lamp assembly in a selected position. A locking member on the lamp assembly locks the lamp assembly in a fixed position on the ceiling pan.

US Patent:

20100165643, Jul 1, 2010

Filed:

Dec 31, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/347324

Inventors:

Neil Russo - Jackson NJ, US
Shailesh I. Naik - Dayton NJ, US
Steven M. Silverstein - Woodcliff Lake NJ, US

Assignee:

HUBBELL INCORPORATED - Orange CT

International Classification:

F21V 15/00
F21V 15/01

US Classification:

362365, 362364

Abstract:

A lighting assembly includes a lamp alignment assembly for positioning the lamps after the lighting assembly is installed. The lighting assembly includes a ceiling pan for mounting to the ceiling support and a lamp assembly attached to the ceiling pan. The lamp assembly is adjustable in a transverse and rotational direction with respect to the ceiling pan. A stop member on the ceiling pan is received in an aperture in the lamp assembly to limit movement of the lamp assembly on the base. The lamp assembly is provided with alignment springs to align the lamp assembly at predetermined settings. A sight window is formed in the ceiling to visually set the lamp assembly in a selected position. A locking member on the lamp assembly locks the lamp assembly in a fixed position on the ceiling pan.

US Patent:

50459856, Sep 3, 1991

Filed:

Mar 15, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/493906

Inventors:

Neil Russo - Howell NJ
Kingsley Chan - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Lightolier, Inc. - Secaucus NJ

International Classification:

B42F 1300

US Classification:

362366

Abstract:

A self locking mounting bar having a notch near one end, which notch fits onto the upper edge of a main runner of a suspended ceiling. The other end of the bar slides into one end of a lighting fixture frame. The bars are generally used in pairs to provide an adjustable mounting apparatus for recessed lighting fixtures; a pair of bars mounted at the same end of the fixture frame, but on opposite sides thereof, may slide toward or away from each other to accomodate variable ceiling runner spacings. Preferably, two pairs of self locking adjustable mounting bars are used to mount a fixture, one pair at each end of the fixture frame. The bar is mounted by placing the notched portion of the bar onto the upper edge of a ceiling runner. The bar then may be locked in place by bending a tab at the end thereof underneath the upper edge of the runner.

US Patent:

53748123, Dec 20, 1994

Filed:

Jun 17, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/078406

Inventors:

Kingsley Chan - Guttenburg NJ
Neil Russo - Howell NJ
Albert L. Newman - West Orange NJ
Cristina C. Chin - Cranford NJ

Assignee:

Lightolier Division of the Genlyte Group Incorporated - Secaucus NJ

International Classification:

H02G 308

US Classification:

220 36

Abstract:

A lighting fixture having a simplified structure is provided with such benefits as a junction box attached either permanently or releasably to the housing, a full reflector for improved optics, and support means for installation in different ceiling structures. The reflector is positionable within the housing, whereby inexact or inaccurate mounting of the housing to the ceiling structure can be corrected by changing the orientation of the reflector. Also provided are novel junction boxes. In various embodiments, the junction box may contain an L-shaped door, to cover an L-shaped opening which allows the interior of the junction box to be inspected from the bottom after installation. Another embodiment of junction box includes side walls flexibly joined to permit installation and removal of the junction box. Preferably, this latter embodiment is installed in a fixture through the bottom opening through which the reflector, socket, bulb, and the like are installed.

US Patent:

40823954, Apr 4, 1978

Filed:

Feb 22, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/770388

Inventors:

Anthony C. Donato - Westfield NJ
Neil Russo - Jersey City NJ

Assignee:

Lightolier Incorporated - Jersey City NJ

International Classification:

H01R 912

US Classification:

339 21R

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a light track device of the type which mechanically and electrically supports fixtures such as spotlights or the like at any selected position along the length thereof, the device being characterized by an improved attachment module facilitating the formation of electrical connections between the conduits in the light track and the mains conduits. The module incorporates clamps or connector fixtures within which the mains conduits may be placed, secure mechanical and electrical interlock between the mains conduits and the fixtures being effected by the exertion of a lateral force against the mains conduits.

US Patent:

54528160, Sep 26, 1995

Filed:

Sep 16, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/307906

Inventors:

Kingsley Chan - Guttenburg NJ
Neil Russo - Howell NJ
Albert L. Newman - West Orange NJ
Cristina C. Chin - Cranford NJ

Assignee:

Lightolier Division of The Genlyte Group Incorporated - Secaucus NJ

International Classification:

H02G 308

US Classification:

220 38

Abstract:

A lighting fixture having a simplified structure is provided with such benefits as a junction box attached either permanently or releasably to the housing, a full reflector for improved optics, and support means for installation in different ceiling structures. The reflector is positionable within the housing, whereby inexact or inaccurate mounting of the housing to the ceiling structure can be corrected by changing the orientation of the reflector. Also provided are novel junction boxes. In various embodiments, the junction box may contain an L-shaped door, to cover an L-shaped opening which allows the interior of the junction box to be inspected from the bottom after installation. Another embodiment of junction box includes side walls flexibly joined to permit installation and removal of the junction box. Preferably, this latter embodiment is installed in a fixture through the bottom opening through which the reflector, socket, bulb, and the like are installed.