Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Adkins

Thomas W. Adkins has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20160290578
    Abstract: Retrofit lighting kits used in troffer style light fixtures allow the reuse of fluorescent lighting fixture housings, already in place, while retrofitting new assemblies that increase efficiency, add new communications applications, and reduce electrical usage as well as ongoing maintenance costs and new fixtures that can utilize the new communication applications. In the configuration sited, a new set of replacement parts, using channels, sockets, lamps, and a custom wiring harness, can be installed in the troffer style light fixtures used in home and office installations. The advantage of this retrofit kit allows the installation of specialized Light Emitting Diode lamps, to quickly replace the inefficient T8 and T12 lamps and service equipment, used in troffer style fixtures. Deployment of these kits, reduces electrical usage, reduces maintenance of the fixture, and eliminates “on-demand” servicing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas W. Adkins
  • Patent number: 9347632
    Abstract: The lighting fixture comprises a receptacle having a first sidewall and a second sidewall disposed in opposed relationship and a first end wall and a second end wall disposed in opposed relationship. A back wall extends from the first and second sidewalls from the first and second end walls. The sidewalls, end walls and back wall define a chamber. The u-shaped channel having a base and opposed legs extends from the first end wall to the second end wall. The base of the channel extends into the chamber. At least one Edison screw type base socket is positioned on at least one leg of the channel. The Edison screw type base socket is designed to accept a screw type light producing lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas W. Adkins
  • Publication number: 20150117025
    Abstract: The lighting fixture comprises a receptacle having a first sidewall and a second sidewall disposed in opposed relationship and a first end wall and a second end wall disposed in opposed relationship. A back wall extends from the first and second sidewalls from the first and second end walls. The sidewalls, end walls and back wall define a chamber. The u-shaped channel having a base and opposed legs extends from the first end wall to the second end wall. The base of the channel extends into the chamber. At least one Edison screw type base socket is positioned on at least one leg of the channel. The Edison screw type base socket is designed to accept a screw type light producing lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas W. Adkins
  • Publication number: 20130188343
    Abstract: Retrofit lighting kits allow for the reuse of fluorescent lighting fixture housings, already in place, while retrofitting new assemblies that increase efficiency, reduce energy consumption and demand, and reduce ongoing maintenance costs. A new fixture cover design(s) allows for the direct mounting of T5 4 foot bulbs to the original fixture housing still in place. This assembly provides a similar, or increased light level, to the previous twin 8 foot bulb and ballast installation, which is removed and recycled. The replacement product involves the installation of new custom fixture covers, mounted with one T5 high output nominal 4 foot lamp per cover, referred to as operative panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas W. Adkins
  • Patent number: 8444293
    Abstract: Retrofit lighting kits allow for the reuse of fluorescent lighting fixture housings, already in place, while retrofitting new assemblies that increase efficiency, reduce energy consumption and demand, and reduce ongoing maintenance costs. The advantage of one retrofit kit is to quickly replace inefficient T-12 and T-8 ceiling mount 2 bulb fixtures, with a higher quality, and more efficient lighting source, while concurrently lowering the cost of operation, and maintenance. The advantage of another retrofit kit allows the installation of compact fluorescent lamps, of several sizes and configurations, to quickly replace the inefficient T8 and T12 lamps and service equipment, used in troffer style fixtures. Deployment of these kits, reduces electrical usage, eases servicing of the fixture, and reduces heat buildup in the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas W. Adkins
  • Publication number: 20100315809
    Abstract: Retrofit lighting kits allow for the reuse of fluorescent lighting fixture housings, already in place, while retrofitting new assemblies that increase efficiency, reduce energy consumption and demand, and reduce ongoing maintenance costs. In the first configuration sited, a new fixture cover design(s) allows for the direct mounting of T5 4 foot bulbs to the original fixture housing still in place. This assembly provides a similar, or increased light level, to the previous twin 8 foot bulb and ballast installation, which is removed and recycled. The replacement product involves the installation of new custom fixture covers, mounted with one T5 high output nominal 4 foot lamp per cover, referred to as operative panels. New power connectors, and an internal replacement high efficiency electronic ballast, can service several operational panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas W. Adkins
  • Patent number: 7196209
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a continuous process for the preparation of fructopyranose sulfamate derivatives of the general formula (I) wherein R1, R3, R4, R5, R6 and X are as herein defined. The present invention is further directed to a continuous process for the preparation of Topiramate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Adkins, Charles F. Cicco, Penina Feibush, Donald A. Koch, Cynthia Maryanoff, Walter E. Stalzer
  • Patent number: 6795531
    Abstract: A telephone annunciator is disclosed which includes a voice ROM with a prerecorded message which is played back in response to a call received from an unwanted caller. A line current modulator is coupled with the voice ROM and the telephone line. A DTMF tone decoder circuit is coupled with the telephone line for decoding at least one DTMF code signal for producing a trigger signal. An on/off control circuit is responsive to the trigger signal for turning on the voice ROM whereby the telephone line current is modulated by the modulator in accordance with the audio signal from the voice ROM. A start-up power supply includes a storage capacitor and stores a charge in response to a ring signal on the telephone line. A main power supply is connected with the telephone line to receive power therefrom when an off-hook signal is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Jursinski, Thomas W. Adkins, George A. Topolancik
  • Publication number: 20040158081
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a continuous process for the preparation of fructopyranose sulfamate derivatives of the general formula (I) 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas W. Adkins, Charles F. Cicco, Penina Feibush, Donald A. Koch, Cynthia Maryanoff, Walter E. Stalzer
  • Publication number: 20010014144
    Abstract: A telephone annunciator is disclosed which includes a voice ROM with a prerecorded message which is played back in response to a call received from an unwanted caller. A line current modulator is coupled with the voice ROM and the telephone line. A DTMF tone decoder circuit is coupled with the telephone line for decoding at least one DTMF code signal for producing a trigger signal. An on/off control circuit is responsive to the trigger signal for turning on the voice ROM whereby the telephone line current is modulated by the modulator in accordance with the audio signal from the voice ROM. A start-up power supply includes a storage capacitor and stores a charge in response to a ring signal on the telephone line. A main power supply is connected with the telephone line to receive power therefrom when an off-hook signal is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Jursinski, Thomas W. Adkins, George A. Topolancik
  • Patent number: 6269152
    Abstract: A telephone annunciator is disclosed which includes a voice ROM with a prerecorded message which is played back in response to a call received from an unwanted caller. A line current modulator is coupled with the voice ROM and the telephone line. A DTMF tone decoder circuit is coupled with the telephone line for decoding at least one DTMF code signal for producing a trigger signal. An on/off control circuit is responsive to the trigger signal for turning on the voice ROM whereby the telephone line current is modulated by the modulator in accordance with the audio signal from the voice ROM. A start-up power supply includes a storage capacitor and stores a charge in response to a ring signal on the telephone line. A main power supply is connected with the telephone line to receive power therefrom when an off-hook signal is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Jursinski, Thomas W. Adkins, George A. Topolancik