William J Niemier

US Patent:

7011436, Mar 14, 2006

Filed:

May 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/446267

Inventors:

Michael L. Riebling - Hanover PA, US
David A. Smith - Littlestown PA, US
William M. Niemier - Hanover PA, US
Adam Clark - Bradenton FL, US

Assignee:

Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC - Louisville KY

International Classification:

B60Q 1/00

US Classification:

362487, 362267, 362226, 362365

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.

US Patent:

62406892, Jun 5, 2001

Filed:

Feb 22, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/510661

Inventors:

Eric Haddad - East Berlin PA
William M. Niemier - Hanover PA

Assignee:

Genlyte Thomas Group LLC - Louisville KY

International Classification:

E02D 2742

US Classification:

52298

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.