Joseph Thomas Hodges

US Patent:

D3138658, Jan 15, 1991

Filed:

Dec 21, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/287733

Inventors:

Don R. Armacost - Stilwell KS
Joseph T. Hodges - Leawood KS

Assignee:

Peterson Manufacturing Company - Grandview MO

US Classification:

D26 35

US Patent:

49243675, May 8, 1990

Filed:

Mar 2, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/318701

Inventors:

Joseph T. Hodges - Leawood KS
Russell L. White - Raymore MI

Assignee:

Peterson Manufacturing Company - Grandview MI

International Classification:

B60Q 126

US Classification:

362311

Abstract:

A molded synthetic resin signal lamp is formed by a pair of facing molded bowl shaped housing portions welded or otherwise connected together along a seam. In order to cover the seam to provide a more attractive appearance, the contact line is located beneath a groove and covered by an opaque band or strip. The band has mounting projections to facilitate assembly with one of the housing portions and the other housing portion is assembled therewith in a manner to sandwich the strip in the groove.

US Patent:

49706330, Nov 13, 1990

Filed:

Mar 2, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/318702

Inventors:

Joseph T. Hodges - Leawood KS
Russell L. White - Raymore MO

Assignee:

Peterson Manufacturing Company - Grandview MO

International Classification:

B60Q 126

US Classification:

362326

Abstract:

Signal lamp assembly comprising a light source surrounded by transparent lens walls in four horizontal directions is produced by molding the lens walls in two portions and securing them together. Lens patterns can be molded in three directions, but due to molding limitations, the fourth side cannot be easily molded into a lens configuration. In order to provide a lens for the fourth side, a separately made molded lens insert is placed in receiving and retaining grooves prior to the housing portions being secured together. The resultant assembly retains the insert in desired position and lens walls are thereby effectively provided in the four directions.