Did You Know...
...that the video game, Pong, was invented by a guy who graduated at the bottom of his engineering class? Nolan Bushnell spent more time running the games at a local amusement park than he did on his studies at the University of Utah. His dreams of working for Disney's amusement empire were dashed when the company wouldn't hire him. Taking a boring job, Nolan daydreamed about electronic versions of popular games. He invented Pong, the first video game, and went on to found Atari Co.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8061865 | Methods and apparatus for providing lighting via a grid system of a suspended ceiling Methods and apparatus for providing sources of light, or mechanical and/or electrical connections for light sources, via a grid system of a suspended ceiling. All or a portion of a grid system for a suspended ceiling may be configured to support the generation of li... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7384168 | Light fixture having air ducts A light fixture has an outer housing having a top outer wall, outer side walls extending substantially perpendicularly from the outer edges of the top outer wall, an inner housing having a top inner wall, and inner side walls extending substantially perpendicularly ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7325939 | Lighting for detention facility A detention facility lighting fixture includes an elongate unibody housing having a flat back wall, four sidewalls including symmetrically sloped and opposed lengthwise sidewalls and trapezoidally shaped end sidewalls, at least one top wall, and welded seams at each... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7303305 | Acoustic light emitting module A ceiling tile system comprises modular acoustic light-emitting modules which can be of a standard size to be fitted into a hung ceiling or other ceiling system in conjunction with similar acoustic light-emitting modules or conventional ceiling tiles. Each acoustic ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7284873 | Fluid column projection apparatus and method A fluid column projection apparatus and method provide a unique optical effect by providing a plurality of scoops that direct fluid into a hollow chamber. The fluid preferably contains one or more types of light-scattering material. The fluid exits the hollow chambe... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7267305 | Carrying device having tubular member for supply lines A tripod head (5, 5′) is provided for a support for a supply device for patients, with an elongated supply part (10, 10′) with feeds (11, 12) of supply lines and a carrying device (13, 13′, 14, 14′, 16, 19) attached to the supply ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7255452 | Plastic mirror assembly A mirror assembly particularly adapted for use with an exterior automotive fender includes a plastic housing and plastic reflective surface element or lens. The housing has a slot formed therein which receives a tab formed on the lens to enable the housing and the l... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7229195 | Lamp standard A lamp standard for mounting in an air handling system composed of a stand having a plurality of channels wherein the channels span along the longitudinal axis of the stand and a plurality of lamp modules positioned over the channels. The lamp modules include a hous... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220023 | Indirect illumination system used as ventilation path for elevator An illuminator is disposed in an air path of a ventilation blower disposed above the ceiling of an elevator cage. An illumination shielding device is disposed below the illuminator and also in the air path. The illumination shielding device includes a plurality of s... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7175309 | Lighting and ventilating apparatus and method Some embodiments of the present invention provide a combination lighting and ventilating apparatus for installation in a structure. The apparatus can include a main housing having a first aperture that defines a ventilating inlet and a lighting outlet, a lamp housin... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7150544 | Leveler for light assembly A light assembly leveler (10) is disclosed having a threaded central nipple (13) mounted to the ceiling fan switch housing (11), an upper mounting disk (14), a lower mounting disk (15), a bowl-shaped translucent light diffusor (... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7128771 | Air filter retaining system A filter retaining system formed from multiple filter retaining frames is disclosed. Each of the frames is formed from either a female type extrusion or a combination of male and female type extrusions. Specifically, each frame has either a tongue or a groove which ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7029139 | Lighting fixture with water shunt A lighting fixture includes a lens frame having a rearmost rear-facing side with an outer perimeter, a baseplate connected to the lens frame, and a water shunt provided at the rearmost rear-facing side near the outer perimeter of the lens frame, the water shunt bein... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017313 | Ceiling leak capture and drainage system A fluid leak capture and drainage system for ceiling leaks which includes a ceiling panel support grid and a plurality of ceiling panels mounted thereon is disclosed. The ceiling panel has at least one raised section located within the panel and a wall extending alo... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6979107 | Puck lighting fixture A lighting fixture having a housing with a base and an opposing openable end, and a flange spaced-apart from an edge at the openable end that extends radially from an exterior surface of the housing. A reflector defines a dished cavity and seats on the edge of the h... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6979103 | Ultraviolet lamp standards and methods of use thereof A lamp standard for mounting in an air handling system composed of a stand having a plurality of channels wherein the channels span along the longitudinal axis of the stand and a plurality of lamp modules positioned over the channels. The lamp modules include a hous... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6883927 | Frame assembly and light for an electrical wall conduit A frame assembly for covering a wall conduit having a connection to electrical power and a component associated with the wall conduit requiring access through the frame assembly is provided. The frame assembly comprises a light powered by an electrical circuit conne... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6848800 | Backlight device and method of fabricating the same A backlight device including a light source, a light guiding plate arranged at one side of the light source for transferring a light from the light source, at least one diffusion sheet and prism sheet sequentially arranged on the light guiding plate, a reflection sh... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6746134 | UV assembly with switch The present invention discloses an ultra-violet device for use with a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. The device includes an ultra-violet lamp mounted to a base having a switch for operating the lamp. The ultra-violet lamp and base couple to a mou... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6631999 | Wall lamp with a rotating inner shade A wall lamp with a rotating inner shade includes a lamp body having a housing and a shade attached to the housing. A stand is attached to the housing within and by means of the shade. An inner shade in balanced on a free end of the stand. The inner shade ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6287191 | Combination bath fan, register box, air conditioning and heating boot A combination bath fan, register box, air conditioning and heating boot requires one opening on the wall or the ceiling of the bathroom, thus reducing the installation and maintenance costs associated with the ventilation of the bathroom. The combination ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6168285 | Universal, light fixture/ceiling fan recessed mounting device A device that provides for the recessed mounting of ceiling mounted light fixtures or ceiling fans is disclosed. Comprising a preformed, concave, hemispherical shape, it possesses adequate structural stability and strength for the purposes of mounting a c... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6142645 | Skylight system A skylight system for use in the ceiling of a room in a structure having a roof. The skylight system includes a frame having a skylight opening and a ventilator opening, the frame being adapted for mounting to said ceiling; a light conduit having a proxim... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6089725 | Ceiling fan A ceiling fan includes a motor having a center shaft. A control box is secured to said lower end of said shaft. An upper shell is secured to the control box for receiving the control box and the motor. A lower shell and a frame are secured to the control ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5988843 | Method and device for conducting/distributing air and light The invention relates to a method and a device for the conducting/distributing air and light, particularly in a building, or the like. The air and light are conducted along the same transport path. That transport path may be a single duct having a light i... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5934783 | Ventilating fan/light combination A ventilating fan/light combination is provided comprising a fan and a boxlike ventilating fan housing which incorporates the fan and has an opening formed at its lower portion. The ventilating fan housing includes an exhaust port for connection with a du... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5934362 | Combination bath fan, register box, air conditioning and heating boot A combination bath fan, register box, air conditioning and heating boot requires one opening on the wall or the ceiling of the bathroom, thus reducing the installation and maintenance costs associated with the ventilation of the bathroom. The combination ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5918972 | Roof fixture for ventilating and illuminating a vehicle A roof fixture for ventilating and illuminating the interior space of the vehicle or boat. The fixture includes a blower mounted over a ventilating opening in the roof. An outer cover is mounted to the exterior of the roof over the blower, thereby protect... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5908230 | Light emitting appliance bulb mount A bulb mounting for air handling equipment indicator bulbs that include at least a lamp base having a top flange. The mounting includes an air handling equipment support member having a hole, and retaining surface disposed a predetermined distance above a... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5820247 | Modular cover A modular cover for a combination light source and ventilator system is disclosed. The modular cover includes a grill, a light-transmissive lens and an optionally detachable trimplate for mounting beneath the light source and ventilator system installed i... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5613759 | Light and filter support structure A ceiling structure for retaining air filter panels having a grid of interconnected rails. Each rail has a recessed channel for containing a light fixture so that the light fixture does not hang below the ceiling surface. The structure may also include ha... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5313375 | Flow-thru troffer A light fixture for use with a high efficiency particulate air filter is disclosed which includes a peripheral frame, in which a high efficiency particulate air filter is mounted. A plurality of individual lighting elements are positioned in the frame dir... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5171084 | Apparatus for diffusing light and directing air circulation An apparatus for diffusing light and for directing circulation of air. A support (3), a grill panel (2) and a socket (12) are mounted together to form the apparatus. The support (30) is mounted to a base (64, 68). A nozzle (94) within the base (64, 68) cr... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5136486 | Lighting fixture with diffuser for light and air A fixture for a fluorescent lamp includes a diffuser panel. The diffuser panel has a frame and longitudinal elements supported by the frame and spaced apart from one another. At least some of the elements are constructed of a material to allow diffusion o... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5097398 | Decorative lighting and rotating display fixture A decorative lighting and rotating display fixture kit comprises a support frame for mounting the fixture to a ceiling fan, a shroud concealing the support frame, and at least one electrical light socket mounted within the shroud. A motor is mounted to ex... | 03/17/1992 |
| 4930054 | Dual cone recessed lighting fixture A recessed lighting fixture for installation in an insulated ceiling uses a reflector assembly configuration to passively facilitate the movement of thermally induced air currents to distribute and communicate steady uniform air heated by the fixture lamp... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4926293 | Lighting and air freshener fixture The present invention relates to an apparatus for illuminating and for collecting air which is contaminated by a certain substance in the adjacent area of the apparatus. The latter includes a reflector defining an internal cavity in which is mounted a lig... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4862334 | Lamp, reflector and grille interlock assembly The assembly includes a grille, a lamp housing (reflector) containing a lamp socket, and a lens. These parts are releasably attachable to each other by a pair of flexible tabs which project upwardly from the lens at opposite sides thereof, and by a pair o... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4816973 | Portable night light and air freshener A socket-mounted illuminating and air freshening device which is adapted to be supported on a conventional electrical wall outlet socket to provide, alternatively or simultaneously, illumination and circulation of air through an air freshening material. T... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4681024 | Combination heater-light-ventilator unit A combination heater-light-ventilator unit for mounting in a ceiling, is disclosed. A cylindrical housing supports the unit and an annular grille on its bottom includes an arcuate heat discharge outlet around part of its circumference and an arcuate air i... | 07/21/1987 |
