Nate E Mullen

US Patent:

D495079, Aug 24, 2004

Filed:

Jun 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/183384

Inventors:

Nate Mullen - Escondido CA 92029

International Classification:

2605

US Classification:

D26 63, D26 67

US Patent:

6830362, Dec 14, 2004

Filed:

Apr 11, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/121506

Inventors:

Nate Mullen - Escondido CA 92029

International Classification:

F21V 1700

US Classification:

362455, 362457

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a lens retaining clip designed to hold a lens in place in the light path of a light bulb. This invention has two preferred embodiments designed to work with either an MR-16 light bulb or a PAR-36 light bulb. The primary difference between the embodiments is the shape and function of the retaining arms spaced around the perimeter of the retaining clip. Each embodiment of the present invention comprises a generally circular main bracket, and one or more, preferably three equally spaced, retaining arms. The main bracket is narrow in relation to the total diameter of the top member so as not to obstruct the light path of the light bulb. Retaining arms are attached to the outer edge of the main bracket and each are designed with an indented portion designed to âclipâ onto the light bulb and retain the lens retaining clip on the bulb. In operation, the lens retaining clip secures a lens of generally the same shape and size as the lens retaining clip against a light bulb. It is desirable for the lens retaining clip to be made from a resilient material.

US Patent:

6981679, Jan 3, 2006

Filed:

Nov 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/701313

Inventors:

Nate Mullen - Escondido CA, US

International Classification:

B42F 13/00

US Classification:

248344, 248342, 248343, 362404

Abstract:

The present invention is an apparatus which facilitates the installation, maintenance, service, and/or replacement of a light fixtures on a substrate. The inventive apparatus comprises a main brace, main clamp, and a universal nut. The main brace ideally consists of two mounting surfaces and one support surface having a clamp channel. The main clamp consists of one or more retaining spring arms and retaining teeth and attaches to the main brace adjacent to the clamp channel. The main clamp is affixed to the main brace through the use of mechanical securing means. The universal nut has a threaded bore, a circumferential channel, and one or more retaining notches. The threaded bore of the universal nut is designed to receive a threaded mounting stem which may be attached to a light fixture. Either with or without a mounting stem, the universal nut slides into the main clamp, which is attached to the main brace. When the universal nut is in the appropriate position, the retaining teeth of the main clamp interlock with the retaining notches of the universal nut to secure it in place.

US Patent:

7018077, Mar 28, 2006

Filed:

Feb 17, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/060293

Inventors:

Nate Mullen - Escondido CA, US

International Classification:

F21V 17/06

US Classification:

362455, 362311

Abstract:

The present invention is directed toward an attachment for a light fixture. More specifically, the present invention is directed toward an attachment for retaining one or more lenses in position for use with light fixtures that have a housing in which the light source is recessed. The lenses may be, for example, colorless transparent lenses, colored transparent lenses, colorless translucent lenses, colored translucent lenses, louvered grates, and diffusing grids. Further, the lenses may be made out of any material that is known in the art or has yet to be developed, but are preferably made of a rigid material such as plastic. The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises generally an attachment body and an attachment insert. The attachment body comprises an inner sleeve, a means for retaining the inner sleeve on a recessed housing, an upper eave connected to the inner sleeve, a recessed cavity in the upper eave, and a means for securing the attachment insert to the attachment body. The attachment insert is designed to rest in the recessed cavity of the upper eave.

US Patent:

D518909, Apr 11, 2006

Filed:

Jun 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/183364

Inventors:

Nate Mullen - Escondido CA, US

International Classification:

2605

US Classification:

D26 61, D26 63

US Patent:

D519662, Apr 25, 2006

Filed:

Jun 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/183348

Inventors:

Nate Mullen - Escondido CA, US

International Classification:

2605

US Classification:

D26 61, D26 63

US Patent:

7063553, Jun 20, 2006

Filed:

Jun 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/143309

Inventors:

Nate Mullen - Escondido CA, US

International Classification:

H01R 4/50

US Classification:

439336

Abstract:

The present invention comprises a quick release socket and a quick release base. The quick release socket consists of a generally conical shaped housing, a light bulb attachment means in the top surface of the housing, and two electrical contact posts on the bottom surface of the housing. Inside the housing, the light bulb attachment means is electrically connected to the two electrical contact posts. The quick release base consists of a generally cylindrical housing that is open on the top surface, hollowed out on the inside, and closed on the bottom surface. The inside of the bottom surface possess two electrical connection slots. The outside of the bottom surface possesses two electrical input posts. Inside the housing, the two electrical connection slots are electrically connected to the two electrical input posts. The two electrical contact posts of the quick release socket and the two electrical contact slots of the quick release base are designed to engage each other and lock together following insertion and rotation of the quick release socket in the quick release base.

US Patent:

7063555, Jun 20, 2006

Filed:

May 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/448545

Inventors:

Nate Mullen - Escondido CA, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/627

US Classification:

439364

Abstract:

The connecting apparatus for facilitating installing, maintaining and replacing light bulbs comprises a non-conductive base grip including two electrodes manufactured from conductive material embedded in the base grip. The two electrically conductive electrodes are electrically isolated from each other and comprise a clamping structure and a prong. The clamping structure is designed to “clamp” or “grip” onto posts or screws on a light bulb. The prong provides a point for “hot” and “neutral” electrical leads to enter or leave the connecting apparatus. The clamping structures are applied with slight pressure to posts or screws on a light bulb and remain applied through the use of a gripping force or friction.