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Louisville, KY, United States of America

Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC


USPTO Granted Patents = 308

% Expired Patents = 25.0



Trademarks = 36

Forward Citations = 7,369

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171 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Alejandro Mier-Langner (48 out of 82 patents)

silverMedal James Edward Kuchar (42 out of 53 patents)

bronzeMedal Thomas Russello (27 out of 33 patents)

4.  James N Neeld (23 out of 23 patents)

5.  Richard O Meyer (19 out of 19 patents)

6.  Paul J Shapiro (16 out of 16 patents)

7.  Carlton Bruce Plunk (14 out of 25 patents)

8.  Robert L Summerford (14 out of 16 patents)

9.  Margaret L Hetfield (14 out of 14 patents)

10.  Claude Barozzini (14 out of 14 patents)

11.  Dylan Akinrele (12 out of 22 patents)

12.  Andrew E Medeiros (12 out of 20 patents)

13.  Robert Scott Gosnell (11 out of 12 patents)

14.  David W Knoble (9 out of 19 patents)

15.  Julia Fishman (9 out of 12 patents)


Core Competencies:
Luminaire
Track Lighting
Recessed Fixture
Color Mixing
Lighting System
Mounting Assembly
Optical Assembly
Emergency Lighting
Fluorescent Lamp
Adjustable Fixture
In-Grade Lighting
Vandal Resistant

308 patents:

1. 9188320 - Luminaire junction box (2015-11-17),
2. 9067280 - Apparatus for etching multiple surfaces of luminaire reflector (2015-06-30),
3. 8944648 - Fixture accessory retaining assembly (2015-02-03),
4. 8803028 - Apparatus for etching multiple surfaces of luminaire reflector (2014-08-12),
5. 8556453 - Splay frame luminaire (2013-10-15),
6. 8475014 - T-bar mounting system (2013-07-02),
7. 8201962 - Recessed downlight fixture frame assembly (2012-06-19),
8. 8144025 - Track lighting system current limiting device (2012-03-27),
9. 8092039 - Recessed wall-wash staggered mounting system (2012-01-10),
10. 8066413 - Recessed fixture with hinged doors and rotatable lamp (2011-11-29),
11. 8038327 - Color mixing luminaire (2011-10-18),
12. 7985004 - Luminaire (2011-07-26),
13. 7972036 - Modular bollard luminaire louver (2011-07-05),
14. 7950834 - Collar assembly and brake for recessed luminaire (2011-05-31),
15. 7950833 - Splay frame luminaire (2011-05-31),
Company Overview
Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC, based in Louisville, KY, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced lighting fixtures. The company focuses on innovative solutions in the lighting industry, including luminaires, track lighting, and recessed fixtures. Their expertise extends to color mixing technologies, comprehensive lighting systems, and essential components such as mounting and optical assemblies. Genlyte is committed to enhancing lighting efficiency and safety, including emergency lighting solutions, catering to diverse commercial and residential applications.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

308 Patents

#2 in Louisville, KY

#6 in Kentucky

#1,427 in US

#2,912 in the World

Louisville, KY (US)
Louisville, KY, United States of America

Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC

Forward Citations = 7,369

171 inventors:

goldMedal Alejandro Mier-Langner (48 out of 82 patents)

silverMedal James Edward Kuchar (42 out of 53 patents)

bronzeMedal Thomas Russello (27 out of 33 patents)

4.  James N Neeld (23 out of 23 patents)

5.  Richard O Meyer (19 out of 19 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/genlyte-thomas-group

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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