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1.

EXTREME CUTOFF BEAM CONTROL OPTICS

      
Application Number 18394324
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-22
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ai, Qi
  • Chen, Jie
  • Marquardt, Craig Eugene

Abstract

An optical assembly and a luminaire with extreme cutoff beam control optics. The optical assembly includes a base, at least one lens, at least one light emitting diode (LED) positioned to emit light into the lens, and a curved reflector disposed adjacent to the LED. The reflector can be characterized by a first angle between a plane of the base and a first line joining a distal end of the lens furthest laterally from a first end of the reflector and a second end of the reflector located over the lens, and a second angle between the plane of the base and a second line joining a point on the lens located at the optical axis of the LED and the second end of the reflector. The first angle can be between 60° and 90°, and the second angle can be between 70° and 130°.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
  • F21V 7/04 - Optical design
  • G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses
  • G02B 5/00 - Optical elements other than lenses
  • G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements

2.

INITIATING COMMUNICATION IN A PERSONAL AREA NETWORK

      
Application Number 17936898
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-30
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner ABL IP Holding, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Gross, Philip S.
  • Ko, Che Chung

Abstract

In an approach to generating a wake-up advertisement to a remote device, a system includes: a computing device comprising communications circuitry, including an advertisement initiation circuitry; one or more computer processors; one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media; and instructions stored on the one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media for execution by at least one of the one or more computer processors. The instructions include: send one or more wake-up advertisements to one or more remote devices; receive one or more connection advertisements from the responding remote device; and responsive to receiving the one or more connection advertisements from the responding remote device, connect to the responding remote device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 76/10 - Connection setup
  • H04W 48/10 - Access restriction or access information delivery, e.g. discovery data delivery using broadcasted information
  • H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements

3.

ASSET MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR LUMINAIRE DEVICES

      
Application Number 18373885
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner ABL IP Holding, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamlin, Robert W.
  • Patil, Rohan
  • Ko, Che Chung
  • Gross, Philip S.

Abstract

In an approach to networking devices using an ephemeral mesh network, the system includes: a plurality of devices, each device of the plurality of devices further comprising a wireless interface to communicate with a mobile device; and a controller. The controller includes circuitry configured to connect to the mobile device; authenticate the mobile device; responsive to authenticating the mobile device, establishing a mesh network of the plurality of devices, wherein each light device connects to at least one other devices of the plurality of devices to create a mesh network; and responsive to disconnecting from the mobile device, dissolving the mesh network by disconnecting each device from the plurality of devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 12/041 - Key generation or derivation
  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

4.

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL AND MOUNT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17931405
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-12
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner ABL IP Holding, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Johnson, John R.
  • Crist, Michael
  • Roquemore, John Peter

Abstract

A wireless remote controller includes a housing including front and rear enclosures defining a PCB cavity, a PCB disposed within the PCB cavity, a switch, communication circuitry to generate wireless signals, and a button to actuate the switch. The button includes a button body having a button portion and first and second button sidewalls having a retaining finger to engage the support board. The button width is substantially the same as the housing width. The wireless remote controller may include a mounting cavity formed in a rear surface of the housing which includes first and second converging cavity sidewall extending from a base. A mounting plate removably secures the wireless remote controller to a wall and includes first and second converging mount sidewalls each including a rail. The cavity sidewalls and the mount sidewalls include a first and second rail and a first and second channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups ; Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
  • H01H 13/14 - Operating parts, e.g. push-button
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details

5.

Light fixture for ceiling grid

      
Application Number 17899045
Grant Number 11940121
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-30
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Grant Date 2024-03-26
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Large, Dominic Matthew
  • Walker, Ryan Matthew
  • Gould, Carl T.
  • Ingalls, Zachary Adam
  • Sorensen, Christopher Jay
  • Zylstra, Dirk
  • Rondeau, Alexis
  • Miller, Joshua Jeremy

Abstract

A lighting system for a ceiling grid system may provide lighting at a location below the ceiling grid system. The light fixture includes a light source and a support member, and the light fixture may provide diffusely reflected light to a ceiling grid opening. The light fixture may include a wall assembly that is adapted to be moved between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 8/02 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
  • F21V 7/05 - Optical design plane
  • F21V 21/04 - Recessed bases

6.

LIGHT SOURCE SYSTEM FOR HORTICULTURAL APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 18498741
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-31
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ramaiah, Raghu
  • Kaminski, Mark
  • Meyer, Jonathan

Abstract

A horticultural lighting fixture including a light bar including a plurality of solid state light sources arranged in a linear array along a longitudinal axis of the light bar; and a light bar support structure that couples with the light bar to support the light bar in a fixed spaced relationship with the light support structure, the light bar support structure including at least two fasteners at opposing terminal ends of the light bar support structure to attach to a vertical support.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
  • F21V 13/04 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements the elements being reflectors and refractors
  • G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like

7.

Collapsible Light Fixtures With Pliable Diffuser And Reflector

      
Application Number 17885927
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-11
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Walker, Ryan Matthew
  • Sorensen, Christopher Jay
  • Gould, Carl T.
  • Ingalls, Zachary Adam
  • Large, Dominic Matthew
  • Zylstra, Dirk
  • Rondeau, Alexis

Abstract

A light fixture includes an optics assembly, a frame assembly, a reflector, and a diffuser. The optics assembly includes at least one light source for emitting light in a first direction. The diffuser is formed from a pliable material. The frame assembly is adapted to support the reflector and the diffuser relative to the optics assembly such that the reflector reflects light emitted by the at least one light source toward the diffuser.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 3/02 - Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by the shape
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21S 8/06 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure by suspension

8.

TOP LIGHTING AND INTERLIGHTING LUMINAIRE ASSEMBLY WITH MOVABLE LIGHT SOURCE

      
Application Number 18495895
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-27
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner
  • ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
  • ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Doss, Michel
  • Petrescu, Alin Ionut
  • D'Amico, Bruno
  • Dubuc, Eden

Abstract

A lighting system includes a light source, a light redirection element, and a movement mechanism coupled to the light source and the light redirection element. The movement mechanism is configured to simultaneously or stepwise move the light source and the light redirection element between a top lighting position and an interlighting position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 21/38 - Hoisting or lowering devices, e.g. for maintenance with a cable
  • F21V 21/008 - Suspending from a cable or suspension line
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • F21V 17/02 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with provision for adjustment

9.

Wireless remote switch

      
Application Number 29866437
Grant Number D1014442
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-12
First Publication Date 2024-02-13
Grant Date 2024-02-13
Owner ABL IP HOLDING, LLC (USA)
Inventor Johnson, John R.

10.

LED DIMMING CIRCUITRY

      
Application Number 17814014
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-21
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner ABL IP Holding, LLC (USA)
Inventor Rodriguez Ortiz, Victor Hugo

Abstract

A dimming and control circuitry for at least one light emitting diode (LED) load. The dimming and control circuitry includes notch filter circuitry coupled to the transformer circuitry; the notch filter circuitry having an approximately zero impedance value at a selected notch filter resonant frequency; wherein the selected notch filter resonant frequency is based on a maximum switching frequency of a plurality of switches and a resonant frequency of a resonant tank; and wherein the notch filter circuitry operates to decrease current delivered to the at least one LED load at switching frequencies between the resonant frequency of the resonant tank circuitry and the selected notch filter resonant frequency, and to reduce current delivered to the at least one LED load to approximately zero at the selected notch filter resonant frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 45/3725 - Switched mode power supply [SMPS]
  • H02M 1/14 - Arrangements for reducing ripples from dc input or output
  • H02M 3/00 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
  • H05B 45/36 - Circuits for reducing or suppressing harmonics, ripples or electromagnetic interferences [EMI]

11.

CONTROLLING BEACONING OF A WIRELESS LIGHTING INTERFACE WITH A LIGHT SOURCE

      
Application Number 17871300
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-22
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Selvaraj, Gomez Sam
  • Downs, Steven
  • Zaveruha, Ryan A.

Abstract

A lighting system includes a wake-up light source to emit a wake-up light beam and a plurality of luminaires located in a space. A respective luminaire includes an illumination light source to emit illumination lighting for the space, a light sensor to detect light, a wireless transceiver configured for wireless communication, and a memory. The respective luminaire further includes a processor coupled to the light sensor, the wireless transceiver, and the memory. The respective luminaire further includes wake-up programming in the memory. Execution of the wake-up programming by the processor causes the respective luminaire to: (a) detect a plurality of light measurements above a light threshold; (b) determine whether the plurality of light measurements are in accordance with a pattern; and (c) in response to determining the plurality of light measurements are in accordance with the pattern, enter a beaconing mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission

12.

NETWORKED LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM WITH LIGHTING VALUE TRACKING PROTOCOL

      
Application Number 17864130
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-13
First Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zaveruha, Ryan A.
  • Westrick, Jr., Richard L.
  • Van Der Hoorn, Maurits

Abstract

A lighting system includes a plurality of lighting system elements. The lighting system elements include a luminaire and a reporting device. The luminaire includes a light source to emit illumination light. The reporting device includes a reporting device network communication interface system for network communication, a reporting device processor, a reporting device memory, and reporting device programming in the reporting device memory. Execution of the reporting device programming causes the respective reporting device to collect a respective performance metric of a respective luminaire and submits a respective claim including the respective performance metric to one or more storage devices. A respective storage device validates a plurality of claims, including the respective claim. The storage device stores the subset or all of the plurality of claims in a block in at least one storage device of the one or more storage devices. The block includes a lighting value token.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/175 - Controlling the light source by remote control
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising

13.

Optic

      
Application Number 29829375
Grant Number D1011603
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-04
First Publication Date 2024-01-16
Grant Date 2024-01-16
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, Jie
  • Ai, Qi
  • Marquardt, Craig Eugene

14.

LIGHT FIXTURE CONTROLLABLE VIA DUAL NETWORKS

      
Application Number 18372321
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-25
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor Rodriguez, Yan

Abstract

An example control system includes a set of light fixtures connected to a hub, where each light fixture includes a hub-communication device configured to communicate with the hub and a direct communication device configured to communicate directly with other light fixtures. Together, the light fixtures form a mesh network facilitated by the use of their direct communication devices. An external device communicates an instruction to a light fixture, and the instruction is propagated throughout the mesh network through communications among the light fixtures using their respective direct communication devices. As a result, each light fixture to which the instruction applies receives and complies with the instructions. The light fixtures are also configured to receive instructions from the hub, such that a light fixture is configured to receive instructions over dual networks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H04W 48/18 - Selecting a network or a communication service
  • H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication

15.

LOW PROFILE EMERGENCY BATTERY-DRIVER ENCLOSURE

      
Application Number 18206327
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-06
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kallamthottathil, Dileep Kumar
  • Patel, Gunjan P.

Abstract

A battery-driver enclosure for a light fixture includes a first member and a second member. The first member and the second member together define the battery-driver enclosure, and the first member and the second member overlap at non-adjacent corners of the enclosure. A method of assembling a battery-driver enclosure includes engaging the first member with the second member to form the battery-driver enclosure and such that the first member and the second member overlap at non-adjacent corners of the battery-driver enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus

16.

Light fixture

      
Application Number 29718060
Grant Number D1009348
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-20
First Publication Date 2023-12-26
Grant Date 2023-12-26
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • D'Anna, Kevin
  • Wood, Clifford T.
  • Myler, Robert

17.

Lighting diffuser

      
Application Number 29758967
Grant Number D1009349
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-19
First Publication Date 2023-12-26
Grant Date 2023-12-26
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Trott, Gary
  • Large, Dominic
  • Ferrier, David

18.

Light fixture with glare reduction panels

      
Application Number 17972718
Grant Number 11852333
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-25
First Publication Date 2023-12-26
Grant Date 2023-12-26
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Harvey, John Bryan
  • Adams, Vincent
  • Wagner, Phillip Ryan

Abstract

A light fixture having a front and opposing lateral sides, the light fixture includes at least one light source configured to emit a plurality of light rays towards the front and opposing lateral sides, each light ray is emitted at a first angle relative to an optical axis of the at least one light source, and at least one panel extending adjacent to the at least one light source and configured to refract the light rays emitted towards the opposing lateral sides such that light rays exit the at least one panel at a second angle relative to the optical axis that is less than the first angle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 5/02 - Refractors for light sources of prismatic shape
  • F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21W 131/101 - Outdoor lighting of tunnels or the like, e.g. under bridges
  • F21W 131/103 - Outdoor lighting of streets or roads

19.

Light fixture

      
Application Number 29732864
Grant Number D1006312
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-28
First Publication Date 2023-11-28
Grant Date 2023-11-28
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor Sieczkowski, Philip

20.

LUMINAIRE AND METHODOLOGIES FOR COMBINED VISIBLE ILLUMINATION AND DEACTIVATION OF BACTERIA

      
Application Number 18216263
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-29
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor Rodriguez, Yan

Abstract

An example luminaire includes a white light source (e.g. LEDs emitting white light in a region of the CIE color chart within three Macadam ellipses below the black body curve) and a violet light source emitting light in a wavelength range of approximately 380 nm to 450 nm (e.g. 405 nm LEDs) for deactivating bacteria, such as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on a surface exposed to illumination from the luminaire. A controller coupled to the sources pulses the violet light source at an irregular rate and interval over a time period to apply a deactivation dosage of the violet light to bacteria within range of the emissions. When ON, the violet source emits light for deactivating bacteria at an intensity higher than the concurrent intensity of the white light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 9/20 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • A61L 2/08 - Radiation
  • A61L 2/26 - Accessories
  • H05B 45/20 - Controlling the colour of the light
  • H05B 47/115 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings

21.

Light fixture

      
Application Number 29773568
Grant Number D1003503
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-10
First Publication Date 2023-10-31
Grant Date 2023-10-31
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mitchell, Jr., Ricky M.
  • Agee, Ladarius
  • Bella, Richard H. S.
  • Lewis, Jr., Paul W.

22.

LINEAR LIGHT FIXTURE WITH ENHANCED RESISTANCE TO WATER INGRESS

      
Application Number 18129958
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-03
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor Mccane, Stephen Barry

Abstract

A light fixture, such as but not limited to an outdoor light fixture, may include features or elements allowing for enhanced resistance to water ingress and/or enhanced thermal management of components. Such features or elements may be provided between a housing of the light fixture and a lens of the light fixture and/or between the housing of the light fixture and an end cap of the light fixture. Some features or elements may limit thermal expansion and contraction of a lens of the light fixture over a wide range of temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 31/00 - Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements

23.

Lighting diffuser

      
Application Number 29758959
Grant Number D0999973
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-19
First Publication Date 2023-09-26
Grant Date 2023-09-26
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Trott, Gary
  • Large, Dominic
  • Ferrier, David

24.

Lighting diffuser

      
Application Number 29758970
Grant Number D0999974
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-19
First Publication Date 2023-09-26
Grant Date 2023-09-26
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor Large, Dominic

25.

Lighting diffuser

      
Application Number 29758948
Grant Number D0999975
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-19
First Publication Date 2023-09-26
Grant Date 2023-09-26
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Trott, Gary
  • Large, Dominic
  • Doty, Scott

26.

Lighting diffuser

      
Application Number 29758956
Grant Number D0999438
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-19
First Publication Date 2023-09-19
Grant Date 2023-09-19
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Trott, Gary
  • Large, Dominic
  • Doty, Scott

27.

Light Module With Discrete Optics and Methods of Assembling Same

      
Application Number 18117101
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-03
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Harvey, John Bryan
  • Marquartdt, Graig Eugene
  • Sakmar, John E.
  • Leiner, Lucas Lee
  • Rains, Jack
  • Morales, Alfredo David Sanchez
  • Shoop, Jr., Charles Richard

Abstract

Embodiments are directed to optics, light modules with such optics, and methods of assembling such light modules such that the optics are attached and sealed directly to a printed circuit board, thereby eliminating the need for gaskets and a frame and reducing the number of component parts of the light module. In some embodiments, the optics are discrete optics that can each be attached to the printed circuit board independent of the other optics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 3/30 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor

28.

Extreme cutoff beam control optics

      
Application Number 18117139
Grant Number 11899202
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-03
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Grant Date 2024-02-13
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ai, Qi
  • Chen, Jie
  • Marquardt, Craig Eugene

Abstract

An optical assembly and a luminaire with extreme cutoff beam control optics. The optical assembly includes a base, a plurality of lenses, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) positioned to emit light into the lenses, and a reflector having a reflective surface disposed adjacent at least one of the plurality of LEDs. The optical axis of one or more of the LEDs may be offset from a central axis of the respective lens in which it emits light. The reflective surface of the reflector may extend from the base over the one or more of the LEDs and beyond the optical axis of the one or more LEDs to direct light in a desired direction or toward a selected area (e.g., a street) and cut off light directed in an undesirable direction or area (e.g., a house).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
  • G02B 5/00 - Optical elements other than lenses
  • F21V 7/04 - Optical design
  • G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements
  • G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

29.

Optic with Total Internal Reflection Refractor for Back Light Control

      
Application Number 17686785
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-04
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, Jie
  • Ai, Qi
  • Marquardt, Craig Eugene

Abstract

An optic having a first optic portion located on a first side of the optic and a second optic portion formed integrally with the first optic portion and located on a second side of the optic. A first cavity is defined by a first cavity inner surface in the first optic portion, the first optic portion being configured to refract light rays emitted by at least one light source. The second optic portion includes at least one total internal reflection surface and a second cavity defined at least partially by a second cavity rear surface that extends at an angle between 20° and 60°, inclusive, relative to an axis defining the height the of the optic. The second cavity rear surface is configured to refract other light rays toward the at least one total internal reflection surface, and the at least one internal reflection surface is configured to reflect the light rays toward the first side of the optic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21V 7/09 - Optical design with a combination of different curvatures

30.

LED LIGHT MODULE WITH MOLDED SILICONE OPTICS

      
Application Number 18115952
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-01
First Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, Jie
  • Ai, Qi
  • Marquardt, Craig Eugene

Abstract

Light modules with lens assemblies having one or more silicone components such as silicone optics and/or a silicone lens substrate. Embodiments also include attachment features and/or thermal control features that may be used to improve performance of the light modules with lens assemblies having the silicone components. Adhering features and/or thermal control features may be included with the light module having the lens assemblies with one or more silicone components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 17/10 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
  • F21V 31/03 - Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements with provision for venting
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources

31.

Extreme cutoff beam control optics

      
Application Number 17686799
Grant Number 11746989
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-04
First Publication Date 2023-09-05
Grant Date 2023-09-05
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ai, Qi
  • Chen, Jie
  • Marquardt, Craig Eugene

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an optical assembly and a luminaire with extreme cutoff beam control optics. The optical assembly includes a base, a plurality of lenses disposed on the base and spaced from each other, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED), and a reflector having a curved surface (e.g., concave shape, parabolic shape, etc.) disposed adjacent to at least one of the plurality of LEDs. A central axis of an LED may be offset from a central axis of the respective lens of the plurality of lenses. The curved surface may extend from the base and curving over the at least one of the plurality of LEDs and beyond the central axis of each of the at least one of the plurality of LEDs and direct light in a desired direction or a selected area (e.g., a street side) and cut off light in other direction (e.g., a house side).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 13/04 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements the elements being reflectors and refractors
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21V 7/04 - Optical design
  • F21S 8/08 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

32.

LOW BATTERY MODE FOR WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18108936
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-13
First Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Westrick, Jr., Richard L.
  • Pelliccio, Frank
  • Zaveruha, Ryan A.
  • Van Der Hoorn, Mauritis

Abstract

A luminaire or lighting control device includes a network interface with a transceiver configured for communication via a lighting control network for lighting control and systems operations. The device can include a light source to emit illumination lighting, a driver circuit to control operation of the light source, and a power supply. The device includes a processor coupled to the network interface, and a memory accessible to the processor that stores a battery level threshold. The device includes programming in the memory. Execution of the programming by the processor configures the device to implement the following functions. First, the device receives a lighting control message. Second, the device determines a battery level of a power switch. Finally, in response to the battery level of the power switch being less than the battery level threshold, the device controls the luminaire or another luminaire to enter a low battery mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/17 - Operational modes, e.g. switching from manual to automatic mode or prohibiting specific operations
  • H05B 47/185 - Controlling the light source by remote control via power line carrier transmission
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission

33.

Light fixture

      
Application Number 29745838
Grant Number D0996700
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-10
First Publication Date 2023-08-22
Grant Date 2023-08-22
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kansal, Prashank
  • Hoch, Matthew

34.

Optical cover with faceted surface

      
Application Number 29863690
Grant Number D0994746
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-21
First Publication Date 2023-08-08
Grant Date 2023-08-08
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, Jie
  • Ricketts, Melissa

35.

Light fixture

      
Application Number 29773559
Grant Number D0994963
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-10
First Publication Date 2023-08-08
Grant Date 2023-08-08
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mitchell, Jr., Ricky M.
  • Agee, Ladarius

36.

Optical cover with faceted surface

      
Application Number 29863687
Grant Number D0994745
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-21
First Publication Date 2023-08-08
Grant Date 2023-08-08
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, Jie
  • Ricketts, Melissa

37.

MODULAR DESIGN FOR HORTICULTURAL LUMINAIRES

      
Application Number 17453946
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-05-07
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Feng, Yongli
  • Gao, Honglei
  • Spivock, Robert
  • Doss, Michel

Abstract

Embodiments are directed to a horticultural luminaire and method for assembling the horticultural luminaire. The horticultural luminaire may include a center body having a top surface and a bottom surface and comprising three or more items of material. A driver may be coupled to each of the items of material. The horticultural luminaire may also include a plurality of arms onto which lighting units are mounted. For each arm of the plurality of arms, a first end of the arm may be detachably coupled to a corresponding item of the three or more items of material. A corresponding driver may provide electrical power to light the lighting units on each arm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • F21S 8/06 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure by suspension
  • F21V 21/14 - Adjustable mountings

38.

RESONANT CONVERTER WITH RECONFIGURABLE RESONANT

      
Application Number 17928104
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-01
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor Leon Lara, Luis Manuel

Abstract

A resonant tank converter including a reconfigurable resonant tank circuit including a switch configured to switch a resonant tank configuration of the reconfigurable resonant tank circuit to a first or second configuration in response to feedback signals representative of the output to a load. In some embodiments, the first configuration is an LLC resonant tank configuration, and the second configuration is an LCC resonant tank configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/00 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
  • H02M 1/00 - APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF - Details of apparatus for conversion

39.

LOW FREQUENCY OUTPUT RIPPLE CANCELATION FOR A POWER SUPPLY

      
Application Number 17581215
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-21
First Publication Date 2023-07-27
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Olmos, Eliseo Carcamo
  • Oseguera, Amin De La Cruz
  • Tapia, Juan Antonio Aqui

Abstract

A method for reducing current ripple at an output of a power supply includes sensing an alternating current (AC) input voltage waveform; determining a correction factor for a switching frequency of the power supply based on the sensed AC input voltage; and applying the correction factor to the switching frequency of the power supply to modify the power supply switching frequency. A modification of the switching frequency synchronizes the switching frequency of the power supply to the AC input voltage waveform.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/14 - Arrangements for reducing ripples from dc input or output
  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
  • H02M 3/00 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output
  • H05B 45/37 - Converter circuits

40.

Light fixtures with pliable diffuser shade

      
Application Number 17885741
Grant Number 11708960
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-11
First Publication Date 2023-07-25
Grant Date 2023-07-25
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ingalls, Zachary Adam
  • Large, Dominic Matthew
  • Gould, Carl T.
  • Walker, Ryan Matthew
  • Sorensen, Christopher Jay
  • Zylstra, Dirk
  • Rondeau, Alexis

Abstract

A light fixture having a light engine with at least one light source and a shade formed of a light transmissive, pliable material adapted to diffuse light emitted from the at least one light source outwardly from the light fixture. In some embodiments, the light transmissive, pliable material is a fabric material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 1/06 - Frames foldable or collapsible
  • F21V 1/16 - Covers for frames; Frameless shades characterised by the material

41.

Light fixture

      
Application Number 29710988
Grant Number D0993510
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-28
First Publication Date 2023-07-25
Grant Date 2023-07-25
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Carpenter, Jeffrey Chase
  • Siefker, Luke J.
  • Chang, Eric
  • Gregory, John
  • Middleton, Travis

42.

SILICONE OPTICS

      
Application Number 18080560
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-13
First Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Marquardt, Craig Eugene
  • Mccanless, Forrest Starnes
  • Chen, Jie
  • Harvey, John Bryan
  • Wu, Yinan
  • Weiss, Daniel Aaron

Abstract

Silicone-containing light fixture optics. A method for manufacturing an optical component may include mixing two precursors of silicone, opening a first gate of an optic forming device, moving the silicone mixture from the extrusion machine into the optic forming device, cooling the silicone mixture as it enters the optic forming device, filling a mold within the optic forming device with the silicone mixture, closing the first gate, and heating the silicone mixture in the mold to at least partially cure the silicone. Alternatively, a method for manufacturing an optical component may include depositing a layer of heat cured silicone optical material to an optical structure, arranging one or more at least partially cured silicone optics on the layer of heat cured silicone optical material, and heating the heat cured silicone optical material to permanently adhere the one or more at least partially cured silicone optics to the optical structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29D 11/00 - Producing optical elements, e.g. lenses or prisms
  • B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor using adhesives
  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
  • B29C 48/07 - Flat, e.g. panels
  • G02B 27/30 - Collimators
  • B29C 48/86 - Thermal treatment of the extrusion moulding material or of preformed parts or layers, e.g. by heating or cooling at the nozzle zone
  • B29C 48/157 - Coating linked inserts, e.g. chains
  • B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
  • B29C 48/16 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers
  • G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are made; Optical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
  • B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
  • B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
  • G02B 1/10 - Optical coatings produced by application to, or surface treatment of, optical elements
  • B29C 48/13 - Articles with a cross-section varying in the longitudinal direction, e.g. corrugated pipes
  • B29K 83/00 - Use of polymers having silicon, with or without sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen or carbon only, in the main chain, as moulding material
  • B29K 283/00 - Use of polymers having silicon, with or without sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen or carbon only, in the main chain, as reinforcement
  • B29C 48/88 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling
  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings
  • B29C 48/12 - Articles with an irregular circumference when viewed in cross-section, e.g. window profiles
  • B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor
  • B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
  • B29C 48/90 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling with calibration or sizing, i.e. combined with fixing or setting of the final dimensions of the extruded article
  • B29L 11/00 - Optical elements, e.g. lenses, prisms

43.

FLYBACK CONVERTER WITH INDIRECT ESTIMATION OF PRIMARY- SIDE VOLTAGE AT THE SECONDARY-SIDE

      
Application Number 17928117
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-01
First Publication Date 2023-07-06
Owner
  • ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
  • ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Behjati, Hamid
  • Leon Lara, Luis Manuel

Abstract

A flyback converter with indirect estimation of primary-side voltage at the secondary-side. The converter includes a primary voltage sensing circuit coupled to the second winding of the converter and being configured to establish an output voltage when a switch of the converter is in the first state and a first diode of the converter is reversed biased, the output voltage being representative of a voltage across the primary winding.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 1/34 - Snubber circuits

44.

NETWORKED LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM WITH DEDICATED KEEPALIVE NORMAL POWER EMERGENCY PROTOCOL

      
Application Number 18109011
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-13
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zaveruha, Ryan A.
  • Westrick, Jr., Richard L.

Abstract

An emergency luminaire includes an emergency luminaire light source to emit emergency illumination lighting. The emergency luminaire also includes an emergency luminaire power supply configured to be driven by an emergency power line. The emergency luminaire further includes emergency luminaire programming, wherein execution of the emergency luminaire programming configures the emergency luminaire to implement the following functions. The emergency luminaire tracks an active message gap time. In response to receiving a normal power active message from a respective member device of a plurality of member devices of a lighting control group before the tracked active message gap time exceeds an active message timeout, the emergency luminaire resets the active message gap time. In response to the tracked active message gap time exceeding the active message timeout, the emergency luminaire enters an emergency mode (EM) active state by controlling the emergency luminaire light source to emit the emergency illumination lighting.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 9/02 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which an auxiliary distribution system and its associated lamps are brought into service
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

45.

PROGRAMMABLE DC-DC DRIVER SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18090011
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-28
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Malone, Gregory
  • White, Sean P.
  • Aggarwal, Januk
  • Ramer, David P.

Abstract

For a programmable direct current (DC)-DC converter application, a driver system includes a switched mode power circuit for providing a DC power signal to an electrical load and a control block. Control block includes interfaces coupled to receive at least one input signal from a low voltage region of the switched mode power circuit and to provide at least one control signal to the low voltage region. Control block configures the switched mode power circuit to provide the DC power signal having at least one power parameter within a tolerance of a power configuration setting value of the electrical load. Control block responds to the at least one input signal from the low voltage region to adjust operation of the low voltage region via the at least one control signal. Low voltage region can include a plurality of switched converter circuits.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
  • H05B 45/382 - Switched mode power supply [SMPS] with galvanic isolation between input and output
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H05B 47/18 - Controlling the light source by remote control via data-bus transmission
  • H05B 45/375 - Switched mode power supply [SMPS] using buck topology

46.

Anti-glare refractors for luminaires

      
Application Number 17545511
Grant Number 11946636
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-08
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Grant Date 2024-04-02
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wu, Yinan
  • Ricketts, Melissa

Abstract

An anti-glare refractor for a luminaire may include an optic body having a light entrance side and a light exit side. The optic body may include a material characterized by an index of refraction. The light entrance side may include a substantially flat surface, and the light exit side may include a plurality of prisms each defined by a plurality of facet surfaces. Each facet surface may have a prism slope angle with respect to the substantially flat surface. The prism slope angle may be in a range from about 5 degrees to about 45 degrees.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 5/02 - Refractors for light sources of prismatic shape
  • G02B 1/11 - Anti-reflection coatings

47.

Lighting diffuser

      
Application Number 29758961
Grant Number D0987884
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-19
First Publication Date 2023-05-30
Grant Date 2023-05-30
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Trott, Gary
  • Large, Dominic

48.

Light fixture controllable via dual networks

      
Application Number 18098836
Grant Number 11812535
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-19
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Grant Date 2023-11-07
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor Rodriguez, Yan

Abstract

An example control system includes a set of light fixtures connected to a hub, where each light fixture includes a hub-communication device configured to communicate with the hub and a direct communication device configured to communicate directly with other light fixtures. Together, the light fixtures form a mesh network facilitated by the use of their direct communication devices. An external device communicates an instruction to a light fixture, and the instruction is propagated throughout the mesh network through communications among the light fixtures using their respective direct communication devices. As a result, each light fixture to which the instruction applies receives and complies with the instructions. The light fixtures are also configured to receive instructions from the hub, such that a light fixture is configured to receive instructions over dual networks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H04W 48/18 - Selecting a network or a communication service
  • H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication

49.

Light source system for horticulture applications

      
Application Number 17909518
Grant Number 11910763
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-10
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Grant Date 2024-02-27
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ramaiah, Raghu
  • Kaminski, Mark
  • Meyer, Jonathan

Abstract

A horticultural lighting fixture including a light bar including a plurality of solid state light sources arranged in a linear array along a longitudinal axis of the light bar; and a light bar support structure that couples with the light bar to support the light bar in a fixed spaced relationship with the light support structure, the light bar support structure including at least two fasteners at opposing terminal ends of the light bar support structure to attach to a vertical support.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
  • F21V 13/04 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements the elements being reflectors and refractors
  • G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • F21Y 113/13 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources

50.

Wall plate shield

      
Application Number 29794121
Grant Number D0983756
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-10
First Publication Date 2023-04-18
Grant Date 2023-04-18
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Johnson, John R.
  • Downs, Steven E.
  • Hoskins, Dennis M.
  • Westrick, Jr., Richard L.
  • Mulcahy, Kaitlyn K.
  • Mcintire, Wesley D.

51.

LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED SENSOR CONTROL

      
Application Number 17492922
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-04
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Sandell, Donald Robert
  • Monroe, Timothy Edward

Abstract

A lighting system, including but not limited to security lighting systems, includes a light fixture having a housing and a light source supported on the housing. The light fixture may include an adjuster that is adjustable to control both an output level of the light source and an external light level at which the light source is activated. Additionally or alternatively, the light source may be a first light source, and the light fixture may include a second light source and a motion sensor housed within an installation cavity of the housing and behind an optic of the light fixture. The first light source may be supported on the housing outside of the installation cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • H05B 47/13 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings by using passive infrared detectors
  • H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape

52.

Light fixture with integrated backup power supply

      
Application Number 17490100
Grant Number 11821606
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-30
First Publication Date 2023-03-30
Grant Date 2023-11-21
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Collins, Kerry S.
  • Grove, Douglas D.
  • Cao, Qirong

Abstract

A light fixture may include a light fixture housing defining an internal cavity. A light fixture may also include one or more light engines positioned within the internal cavity of the light fixture housing and designed to emit light for illumination. A light fixture may also include an external power driver positioned within the internal cavity of the light fixture housing and designed to receive power from an external power source, and provide power to and control the one or more light engines. A light fixture may also include a backup power supply positioned within the internal cavity of the light fixture housing, and a backup power driver positioned within the internal cavity of the light fixture housing and designed to receive power from the backup power supply, and provide power to and control the one or more light engines.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21S 8/02 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

53.

Planar optical panel for a light fixture

      
Application Number 29775828
Grant Number D0982224
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-25
First Publication Date 2023-03-28
Grant Date 2023-03-28
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mayfield, Iii, John T.
  • Butler, Doyle Scott
  • Marquardt, Craig Eugene

54.

Automatic orientation techniques for photocontrols of intelligent lighting fixtures

      
Application Number 17477740
Grant Number 11873980
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-17
First Publication Date 2023-03-23
Grant Date 2024-01-16
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Westrick, Jr., Richard Lee
  • Norton, Mark

Abstract

A photocontrol, such as for an outdoor intelligent lighting fixture, may detect levels of ambient light at multiple sections of the photocontrol. The ambient light may be detected via multiple photosensors located at the photocontrol sections. In addition, the ambient light may be detected via multiple color filters (or sections of a color filter) located at the photocontrol sections. The photocontrol may determine an ambient light differential, such as an instant differential between light received at the multiple photocontrol sections at a particular time, or a temporal differential between light received at the multiple photocontrol sections across multiple times. Based on the ambient light differential, the photocontrol may identify triggering photosensor or triggering section that substantially align with a geographical orientation. The photocontrol may identify a lighting output profile. An output level of a lighting element may be modified based on the lighting output profile.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
  • F21W 131/103 - Outdoor lighting of streets or roads

55.

Luminaire

      
Application Number 29725404
Grant Number D0979826
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-25
First Publication Date 2023-02-28
Grant Date 2023-02-28
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor Fryzek, Aaron Paul

56.

Self-healing of repeater formation in a network

      
Application Number 17398390
Grant Number 11716639
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-10
First Publication Date 2023-02-16
Grant Date 2023-08-01
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Sanders, Alan David
  • Sharma, Akshaykeerti
  • Ingraham, Scott J.
  • Westrick, Jr., Richard L.

Abstract

An example method includes, in response to receiving a gateway heartbeat message from a lighting system non-connected gateway RF node, incrementing a gateway heartbeat counter. In response to receiving a repeater RF node heartbeat message from a network RF node of lighting system non-connected network RF nodes set to a repeater role, incrementing a repeater heartbeat counter. In response to a cycle time exceeding a cycle time timeout, the gateway heartbeat counter not exceeding a gateway heartbeat threshold, and the repeater heartbeat counter exceeding a repeater heartbeat threshold, selecting a selected network RF node of the RF nodes set to the repeater role. Transmitting, via an extended star wireless network, a registration message to the selected network RF node. In response to transmitting the registration message and having a network RF node role state set to an unconnected role, setting the network RF node role state to a connected role.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 24/02 - Arrangements for optimising operational condition
  • H04W 60/00 - Affiliation to network, e.g. registration; Terminating affiliation with the network, e.g. de-registration
  • H04L 43/10 - Active monitoring, e.g. heartbeat, ping or trace-route
  • H04L 12/26 - Monitoring arrangements; Testing arrangements
  • H04W 88/16 - Gateway arrangements

57.

Optical cover with faceted surface

      
Application Number 29682909
Grant Number D0977545
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-08
First Publication Date 2023-02-07
Grant Date 2023-02-07
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, Jie
  • Ricketts, Melissa

58.

Knockout mountable light fixture controller assembly

      
Application Number 17389960
Grant Number 11662086
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-30
First Publication Date 2023-02-02
Grant Date 2023-05-30
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kansal, Prashank
  • Meldahl, Ryan D.

Abstract

A controller assembly for a light fixture may include a controller housing to be received within a knockout opening of a light fixture housing from which light is emitted, and a user input assembly positioned within the controller housing. The user input assembly may include a mechanical actuator accessible through a controller opening in the controller housing, and a connector interface to be electrically connected by wiring to a driver of the light fixture, and circuitry electrically coupled to the mechanical actuator and the connector interface. The circuitry may be used to detect actuation of the mechanical actuator by a user and, in response, change a control signal from the connector interface to the driver from a first control signal to a second control signal in order change a property of the emitted light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • F21V 15/015 - Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devices; End coverings
  • F21S 8/04 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure

59.

Networked lighting control system with dedicated keepalive normal power emergency protocol

      
Application Number 17385229
Grant Number 11601010
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-26
First Publication Date 2023-01-26
Grant Date 2023-03-07
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zaveruha, Ryan A.
  • Westrick, Jr., Richard L.

Abstract

A lighting control system includes a control group including a plurality of member devices which includes a power monitor and an emergency luminaire. The power monitor includes a power supply driven by a normal power source. The power monitor implements the following function. Transmit, via a wireless lighting control network, a normal power active message to the control group repeatedly at a predetermined time interval. The emergency luminaire includes an emergency light source to continuously emit illumination lighting during an emergency, and a power supply driven by an emergency power line. The emergency luminaire implements the following functions. Track an active message gap time. Reset the active message gap time after receiving the normal power active message. In response to the tracked active message gap time exceeding an active message timeout, enter an emergency mode active state by controlling the emergency light source to continuously emit the illumination lighting.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/10 - Controlling the light source
  • H02J 9/02 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which an auxiliary distribution system and its associated lamps are brought into service
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

60.

Wireless lighting controller wireless charging

      
Application Number 17374421
Grant Number 11837896
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-13
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Grant Date 2023-12-05
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Crist, Michael A.
  • Soliman, Samar Shaker
  • Johnson, John Richard
  • Westrick, Jr., Richard Lee

Abstract

A wall-mounted wireless battery charger for a wireless remote lighting controller includes: a wall plate configured to removably retain the wireless remote lighting controller; and an inductive charging transmitter circuit coupled to the wall plate, the inductive charging transmitter circuit being configured to wirelessly interface with an inductive charging receiver circuit of the wireless remote lighting controller when the wireless remote lighting controller is retained by the wall plate. The inductive charging receiver circuit is configured to wirelessly receive power from the inductive charging transmitter circuit and generate a direct current (DC) voltage to charge a battery of the wireless remote lighting controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/46 - Accumulators structurally combined with charging apparatus
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters

61.

Wall plate system for indoor wall switches

      
Application Number 17338975
Grant Number 11855428
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-04
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Grant Date 2023-12-26
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Johnson, John R.
  • Downs, Steven E.
  • Hoskins, Dennis M.
  • Westrick, Jr., Richard L.
  • Mulcahy, Kaitlyn K.
  • Mcintire, Wesley D.

Abstract

A wall plate system for an electrical device, including but not limited to indoor wall switches, includes a wall plate and a shield. The wall plate defines an aperture, and the wall plate is configured to receive a portion of an electrical device in the aperture. The shield extends at least partially through the aperture, and the shield is configured to form a seal between the wall plate and the electrical device.

IPC Classes  ?

62.

Lighting diffuser

      
Application Number 29721977
Grant Number D0972200
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-24
First Publication Date 2022-12-06
Grant Date 2022-12-06
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Trott, Gary
  • Doty, Scott

63.

Downlight reflector

      
Application Number 29712494
Grant Number D0971492
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-08
First Publication Date 2022-11-29
Grant Date 2022-11-29
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Vashi, Bhaumik M.
  • Grove, Douglas Dewayne

64.

Dali line-failure-based driver dimming mode detection via load power measurement

      
Application Number 17531126
Grant Number 11510293
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-19
First Publication Date 2022-11-22
Grant Date 2022-11-22
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Rezeanu, Stefan-Cristian
  • Burt, James Robert
  • Mikani, Vaske

Abstract

An automatic driver-dimming-mode detection protocol includes subjecting, via a dimming bus, a luminaire driver to a first driver control signal of test analog voltages. Forcing the luminaire driver, via the first driver control signal, into a power output response that includes: (a) a constant output power mode, or (b) at least two discernable different output power levels. Detecting a dimming mode of the luminaire driver. The step of detecting the dimming mode of the luminaire driver includes: measuring, via a power metering circuit, a power metering measurement corresponding to the power output response; and based on the power metering measurement of the luminaire driver being: (a) the constant output power mode, determining that the luminaire driver is a digital dimming mode type (e.g., DALI), or (b) the at least two discernable different output power levels, determining that the luminaire driver is an analog dimming mode type (e.g., 0-10V).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 45/30 - Driver circuits
  • H05B 47/17 - Operational modes, e.g. switching from manual to automatic mode or prohibiting specific operations
  • H05B 45/14 - Controlling the intensity of the light using electrical feedback from LEDs or from LED modules

65.

Systems and methods for mounting recessed light fixtures

      
Application Number 17740548
Grant Number 11796144
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-10
First Publication Date 2022-11-17
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccane, Stephen Barry
  • Parker, Dallin Andrew
  • Emerick, Matthew Thomas

Abstract

A mounting system for a recessed light fixture includes a frame and a holder supported by the frame. The holder includes a base and a support portion extending from the base. The support portion includes a top end, a bottom end opposite from the top end, and an edge extending from the top end to the bottom end. The edge includes a transition portion between the top end and the bottom end, a first step between the bottom end and the transition portion, and a plurality of second steps between the first step and the transition portion. At least one characteristic of the first step is different from each second step.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 8/02 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
  • F21V 21/14 - Adjustable mountings
  • F21V 21/04 - Recessed bases

66.

Light fixtures with a pivotable mounting hook

      
Application Number 17330990
Grant Number 11493191
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-26
First Publication Date 2022-11-08
Grant Date 2022-11-08
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor Hand, Mitchell C.

Abstract

An housing for use with a light fixture is described with a housing body and a mounting hook. The housing body can have an upper surface and a hook mounting hub exposed on the upper surface. The mounting hook can be rotatably coupled to the hook mounting hub and adapted to rotate between a stowed position where the hook lies substantially flush or proximate with the upper surface of the housing body and an upraised position where the hook extends upwardly from the upper surface of the housing body.

IPC Classes  ?

67.

LUMINAIRE EMITTING TWO DIFFERENT BANDS OF DISINFECTION LIGHT

      
Application Number 17865043
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-14
First Publication Date 2022-11-03
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ramer, David P.
  • Rains, Jack C.

Abstract

An antimicrobial system, including a luminaire. The luminaire includes a first disinfection light source to emit a first disinfection light in a first ultraviolet (UV) band for disinfecting an occupied space of a plurality of pathogens that are exposed to the first disinfection light, the first UV band being 200 nanometers (nm) to 250 nm principal wavelength. The luminaire also includes a second disinfection light source to emit a second disinfection light in a second UV band for disinfecting an unoccupied space of the plurality of pathogens that are exposed to the second disinfection light, the second UV band being 200 nm to 400 nm principal wavelength. The antimicrobial system also includes a disinfection light control device to generate a control signal to control emission of the first disinfection light and the second disinfection light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation

68.

Light fixture

      
Application Number 29748825
Grant Number D0968681
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-01
First Publication Date 2022-11-01
Grant Date 2022-11-01
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor Cozart, Jack Dial

69.

Luminaire with tri-radial optic

      
Application Number 17723961
Grant Number 11543099
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-19
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Grant Date 2023-01-03
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Marquardt, Craig Eugene
  • Wu, Yinan
  • Bella, Richard H S
  • Ricketts, Melissa

Abstract

A luminaire may include a light engine comprising a plurality of LEDs arranged in one or more annular rows. The luminaire may include an optic. The optic may include an annular optic body having a light entrance side facing the plurality of LEDs and a light exit side opposite the light entrance side. A plurality of annular grooves may be defined within the light exit side, the plurality of annular grooves being coaxial with the optic body. A plurality of arc-shaped grooves may be defined within the light exit side. Each of the plurality of arc-shaped grooves may be convex relative to a center of the optic. Each of the plurality of arc-shaped grooves may intersect at least one of the plurality of annular grooves. The optic may be configured to produce a Unified Glare Rating of less than 28.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21Y 105/18 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array polygonal other than square or rectangular, e.g. for spotlights or for generating an axially symmetrical light beam

70.

CONSTANT POWER SUPPLY FOR LED EMERGENCY LIGHTING USING SMART OUTPUT RESETTING CIRCUIT FOR NO LOAD CONDITIONS

      
Application Number 17733655
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-29
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor Wang, Jie

Abstract

A constant power backup power supply for LED lighting fixtures is disclosed. The power supply includes a storage battery that is charged while an AC power source is in an ON condition. When AC power transitions to an OFF condition, a capacitor bank charged by the battery supplies current to the primary side of a flyback converter operating in discontinuous conduction mode. The secondary side of the flyback converter supplies constant output power to the LED lighting fixture for an arbitrary output voltage within a predetermined range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 45/385 - Switched mode power supply [SMPS] using flyback topology
  • H05B 45/00 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H05B 44/00 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources

71.

Light fixture with illumination and germicidal light engines

      
Application Number 17337849
Grant Number 11471547
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-03
First Publication Date 2022-10-18
Grant Date 2022-10-18
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Schubert, John S.
  • Pietka, Konrad Patryk
  • Rodriguez, Juan A.
  • Trechter, Christopher Charles

Abstract

A light fixture includes a visible light module and a germicidal light module. The visible light module may include one or more visible light engines designed for emitting visible light for general illumination. The visible light module may define a top side, a bottom side opposite the top side, and an outer perimeter around the top side and the bottom side. The visible light module may define an aperture extending through the visible light module from the top side to the bottom side. The visible light module may be designed to emit the visible light out of and across the bottom side from the outer perimeter to an inner perimeter defined by the aperture. The germicidal light module may be coupled to the visible light module. The germicidal light module includes a germicidal light engine designed to emit germicidal light through the aperture effective in deactivating pathogens.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 2/26 - Accessories
  • F21V 9/40 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters with provision for controlling spectral properties, e.g. colour, or intensity
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
  • F21S 8/02 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters

72.

Top lighting and interlighting luminaire assembly with movable light source

      
Application Number 17708499
Grant Number 11835209
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2022-10-13
Grant Date 2023-12-05
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Doss, Michel
  • Petrescu, Alin Ionut
  • D'Amico, Bruno
  • Dubuc, Eden

Abstract

A lighting system includes a light source, a light redirection element, and a movement mechanism coupled to the light source and the light redirection element. The movement mechanism is configured to simultaneously or stepwise move the light source and the light redirection element between a top lighting position and an interlighting position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 21/38 - Hoisting or lowering devices, e.g. for maintenance with a cable
  • F21V 21/008 - Suspending from a cable or suspension line
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • F21V 17/02 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with provision for adjustment
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

73.

ANTIMICROBIAL SYSTEM WITH DISTRIBUTED USER AUTHENTICATED DISINFECTION CONTROLS AND AUTHENTICATED SAFE LOCKOUT PROTOCOL

      
Application Number 17314655
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-07
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Westrick, Jr., Richard L.
  • Soliman, Samar Shaker

Abstract

Antimicrobial system including a luminaire configured to emit a disinfection light in an ultraviolet band for disinfecting a vicinity of a target pathogen. A switching device that includes a primary relay pack. A control station, an arming switch, a room sensor, and a security challenge device. The security challenge device has a communication interface, an operator interface to receive a security challenge input from an operator, a processor, and security challenge device programming in a memory. Execution of the security challenge device programming by processor configures the security challenge device to perform the following functions. Receive the security challenge input from the operator via the operator interface. In response to receiving the security challenge input, generate a security challenge response signal. Send, via the communication interface, the security challenge response signal to enable the primary relay pack to control power to the luminaire to emit the disinfection light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • A61L 2/20 - Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
  • A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
  • A61L 9/015 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone
  • A61L 9/20 - Ultraviolet radiation

74.

ANTIMICROBIAL SYSTEM WITH DISTRIBUTED DISINFECTION CONTROLS, INTEGRATED ARMING SWITCH SENSORS, AND STREAMLINED SAFE LOCKOUT PROTOCOL

      
Application Number 17333685
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-28
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Roe, Steven T.
  • Westrick, Jr., Richard L.

Abstract

Antimicrobial system including a luminaire configured to emit a disinfection light in an ultraviolet band for disinfecting a vicinity of a target pathogen. A switching device that includes a primary relay pack. A control station, an integrated arming switch, a room sensor. The integrated arming switch has a communication interface, an integrated room sensor, a processor, and integrated arming switch programming in a memory. Execution of the integrated arming switch programming by processor configures the integrated arming switch to perform the following functions. Based on a second input from the operator, produce a visual inspection signal. In response to the integrated room sensor detecting occupancy of the vicinity of the physical space by the human, produce a room state signal. Send, via the communication interface, the visual inspection signal to enable the primary relay pack to control power to the luminaire to emit the disinfection light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 9/20 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • A61L 2/26 - Accessories
  • A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
  • A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • G08B 5/22 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission
  • G08C 23/04 - Non-electric signal transmission systems, e.g. optical systems using light waves, e.g. infrared

75.

ANTIMICROBIAL SYSTEM WITH DISTRIBUTED DISINFECTION CONTROLS AND ENHANCED SWITCHING DEVICE

      
Application Number 17398433
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-10
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Rhodes, Scott E.
  • Westrick, Jr., Richard L.

Abstract

Antimicrobial system including a luminaire configured to emit a disinfection light in an ultraviolet band for disinfecting a vicinity of a target pathogen. A switching device that includes a primary relay pack. The primary relay pack has a communication interface, a measurement circuit, a processor, and disinfection monitoring programming in a memory. Execution of the disinfection monitoring programming by the processor configures the primary relay pack to perform the following functions. Based on a second input from the operator, produce a visual inspection signal. Monitor, via the measurement circuit, a power parameter of the luminaire. Compare the monitored power parameter with an active disinfection threshold, a passive operation threshold, or a combination thereof. In response to the comparison, either determine that the disinfection light source is unexpectedly on, is degraded or disabled, or the luminaire is inoperable; or control power to the luminaire to emit the disinfection light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
  • A61L 2/28 - Devices for testing the effectiveness or completeness of sterilisation, e.g. indicators which change colour
  • A61L 9/20 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric

76.

ANTIMICROBIAL SYSTEM WITH DISTRIBUTED DISINFECTION CONTROLS AND SAFE LOCKOUT PROTOCOL

      
Application Number 17204082
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-17
First Publication Date 2022-09-22
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor Westrick, Jr., Richard L.

Abstract

Antimicrobial system that includes distributed disinfection programming that implements a safe lockout protocol. The safe lockout protocol includes in response to a control station producing an arming initiation signal that is ON based on a first input from an operator, tracking a visual inspection signal produced by an arming switch based on a second input. The safe lockout protocol further includes in response to determining that the tracked visual inspection signal is ON and the control station producing an arming completion signal that is ON based on a third input, receiving a disinfection commencement signal that is ON based on a fourth input from the control station. The safe lockout protocol further includes in response to receiving the disinfection commencement signal that is ON based on the fourth input from the control station, controlling power to a luminaire to emit a disinfection light via a primary relay pack regulator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
  • A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation

77.

Rotatable light fixture mount system

      
Application Number 17335428
Grant Number 11448385
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-01
First Publication Date 2022-09-20
Grant Date 2022-09-20
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chokshi, Sparsh
  • Stone, Jeremy Andrew
  • Crawford, Kaitlyn T.
  • Aceto-Netemeyer, Kristen A.

Abstract

A rotatable connection for securing a light module to a supporting structure is described herein. The light module directs light towards an illumination area. The light module is directable by rotating the light module using the rotatable connection. The rotatable connection includes an upper connector and a base. The upper connector and the base may secure together with a tool-less connection. the upper connector couples to the light module through a rotatable connection that enables rotation of the light module without use of tools and also resists rotation of the light module after the light module has been installed at a particular angle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 21/30 - Pivoted housings or frames
  • F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices

78.

Light fixture with rotatable light modules

      
Application Number 17197656
Grant Number 11543109
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-10
First Publication Date 2022-09-15
Grant Date 2023-01-03
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mitchell, Jr., Ricky M.
  • Agee, Ladarius
  • Bella, Richard H. S.
  • Lewis, Jr., Paul W.

Abstract

An environmentally sealed light fixture for illuminating potentially hazardous environments. The sealed light fixture includes multiple light modules that are independently rotatable to customize the direction of light emitted from the fixture. The fixture is also modular and scalable, enabling additional light modules to be added to increase lumen output or area coverage. The sealed light fixture includes sealed light chambers, electronics chambers, and sealed connections between the modules for maintaining the integrity as well as concealing the wiring and electrical connections within the light fixture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 17/10 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
  • F21V 31/00 - Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

79.

Modular wireless modules for light fixtures

      
Application Number 17193255
Grant Number 11777199
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-05
First Publication Date 2022-09-08
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Bani Hani, Mohammad
  • Rodriguez, Yan

Abstract

A light fixture includes a housing containing a light engine, and a wireless baffle module. The wireless baffle module includes a baffle coupled to the housing and used for focusing light emitted from the light engine. The wireless baffle module further includes a wireless printed circuit board assembly coupled to an antenna. The wireless printed circuit board assembly receives and processes wireless signals from the antenna, and sends control signals to the light engine based on the wireless signals. The wireless baffle module may be coupled to a lighting system with an existing non-wireless module, or be used to replace a wireless baffle module with the same or different wireless protocol.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/22 - Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
  • H01Q 5/307 - Individual or coupled radiating elements, each element being fed in an unspecified way
  • H01Q 13/10 - Resonant slot antennas
  • H01Q 9/42 - Resonant antennas with feed to end of elongated active element, e.g. unipole with folded element, the folded parts being spaced apart a small fraction of the operating wavelength

80.

Area Optical Cover With Faceted Surface

      
Application Number 17826703
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-27
First Publication Date 2022-09-08
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, Jie
  • Ricketts, Melissa

Abstract

An area optical cover for a linear light source extends along an axial direction. The optical cover includes a portion of an optical material that forms a constant cross-section transverse to the axial direction. An outer surface of the cross-section is substantially planar, and an inner surface of the cross-section forms a plurality of facets. Each of the facets forms a refractive surface that is configured to refract a corresponding portion of light from the light source, and a return surface that connects the refractive surface with a refractive surface of an adjacent facet. When the outer surface is oriented horizontally on a lower side of the portion of the optical material, and the linear light source is positioned at an installation height above the inner surface, all facets within at least 30 degrees of nadir from the light source are optimized to provide a selected light distribution.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21V 3/04 - Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings

81.

REMOTE PHOSPHOR MASKS FOR RETROFITTING LUMINAIRES

      
Application Number 17681072
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-25
First Publication Date 2022-08-25
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Marquardt, Craig Eugene
  • Ai, Qi
  • Goldman, Barry

Abstract

A light system may include a luminaire comprising one or more light emitters and at least one optic. The light system may include a remote phosphor mask that is reversibly coupled with the luminaire using at least one reversible coupling mechanism. The remote phosphor mask may include one or more phosphors admixed with an optical material. The one or more phosphors may be capable of adjusting a color temperature of emitted light from the luminaire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21K 9/64 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using wavelength conversion means distinct or spaced from the light-generating element, e.g. a remote phosphor layer

82.

Light fixture with removable auxiliary light modules

      
Application Number 17218577
Grant Number 11419956
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-31
First Publication Date 2022-08-23
Grant Date 2022-08-23
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor Mayfield, Iii, John T.

Abstract

A light fixture includes a housing defining a channel and an insert lighting module. The insert lighting module includes an insert housing, a visible light engine coupled to a bottom portion of the insert housing for emitting visible light for general illumination, and an auxiliary light module coupled to the insert housing and including an auxiliary light engine for emitting germicidal light effective in deactivating pathogens. A top portion of the insert lighting module may be positioned within the channel and the insert lighting module may be coupled to the housing. The auxiliary light module may be uncoupled and removed from the insert housing by performing the steps of: uncoupling the insert lighting module from the housing and removing the insert lighting module from the channel, and uncoupling the auxiliary light module from the insert housing and removing the auxiliary module from the top portion of the insert housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • A61L 2/26 - Accessories
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

83.

Automated generation of components list to implement code-compliant sequence of operations

      
Application Number 16808214
Grant Number 11416816
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-03
First Publication Date 2022-08-16
Grant Date 2022-08-16
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Collier, Jesse
  • Powell, Taylor

Abstract

A software tool automatically generates a components list (also known as a “solution”, “recipe”, or “bill of materials”) to be used in completing an installation. This components list may include, for example, fixtures and control devices for use in implementing lighting solutions for a building. The system takes as input a sequence of operations table, and identifies components to satisfy the requirements specified in the sequence of operations table. A number of different solutions may be presented, offering different configurations, cost levels, product lines, and/or the like; the different solutions may also indicate different degrees to which controls are embedded in fixtures. The user can then select among the presented solutions, and/or can perform other operations to change the configuration and/or parameters so as to generate new options.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
  • G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling
  • G06Q 50/08 - Construction
  • G06Q 50/04 - Manufacturing

84.

Sensor

      
Application Number 29735160
Grant Number D0960742
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-19
First Publication Date 2022-08-16
Grant Date 2022-08-16
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Okoli, Chukwunonso Nzubechukwu
  • Johnson, John Richard
  • Butler, Doyle Scott
  • Roquemore, Iii, John Peter

85.

Light fixtures with rotate and tilt capabilities

      
Application Number 17167313
Grant Number 11543103
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-04
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Grant Date 2023-01-03
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kemparaju, Gautham Raj
  • Clark, Stephen Howard
  • Grove, Douglas Dewayne

Abstract

A light fixture having an upper housing and a lower housing. A rotate-tilt mechanism is interposed between the two housings to permit the lower housing both to rotate and tilt relative to the upper housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 17/02 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with provision for adjustment
  • F21V 17/10 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
  • F21V 17/12 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by screwing
  • F21V 21/30 - Pivoted housings or frames

86.

Power over ethernet emergency lighting system and method of detecting power loss of a link segment thereof

      
Application Number 17156343
Grant Number 11714472
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-22
First Publication Date 2022-07-28
Grant Date 2023-08-01
Owner ABL IP Holdings, LLC (USA)
Inventor Crenshaw, David

Abstract

A system for providing power over Ethernet emergency lighting is disclosed. The system includes a rechargeable battery pack that is charged without interfering with data signals present on a power over Ethernet link that provides normal lighting. The system includes a power loss monitor for monitoring the presence of normal lighting power present on a power over Ethernet link without interference.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 1/26 - Power supply means, e.g. regulation thereof
  • H05B 47/18 - Controlling the light source by remote control via data-bus transmission
  • G06F 1/3206 - Monitoring of events, devices or parameters that trigger a change in power modality
  • H05B 45/00 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • H05B 45/3725 - Switched mode power supply [SMPS]
  • H05B 47/17 - Operational modes, e.g. switching from manual to automatic mode or prohibiting specific operations

87.

Reversible mounting arm for pole-mounted light fixtures

      
Application Number 17144603
Grant Number 11460175
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-08
First Publication Date 2022-07-14
Grant Date 2022-10-04
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gibson, Jon Eric
  • Chang, Eric

Abstract

A reversible mounting arm that is universal in that it can be used to mount a light fixture to either a flat or curved mounting surface, such as, but not limited to, a round or rectilinear-shaped pole. More specifically, one end of the mounting arm is designed for mating with a round pole having a curved sidewall (or other curved mounting surfaces) whereas the opposing end of the mounting arm is designed for mating with poles having a flat sidewall (or other flat mounting surfaces).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 21/108 - Arms
  • F21V 21/116 - Fixing lighting devices to arms or standards
  • F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle

88.

WIRELESS INDOOR CONSUMER TRACKING

      
Application Number 17146669
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-12
First Publication Date 2022-07-14
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Cash, Audwin
  • Abou-Rizk, Mitri J.
  • George, Sajin

Abstract

In an example, a method comprises communicating with a radio frequency (RF)-enabled asset tag within a space, tracking a location of the RF-enabled asset tag within the space, determining location estimates of the asset tag as the asset tag moves within the space, and accepting identifying information from or about a selected user. The method additionally comprises determining, based on a predetermined correspondence criteria, a correspondence between the asset tag location and a position estimate of an electronic hardware device within the space. Further, in response to determining the correspondence between the asset tag and the electronic hardware device and based at least in part on the identifying information accepted via the electronic hardware device, the method includes associating tracked asset tag location information corresponding to the location estimates of the asset tag as the asset tag moved within the space to identification of the selected user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
  • H04W 4/33 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for indoor environments, e.g. buildings
  • H04W 4/35 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for the management of goods or merchandise
  • G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier

89.

Continuous load high power flyback converter

      
Application Number 17161802
Grant Number 11368095
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-29
First Publication Date 2022-06-21
Grant Date 2022-06-21
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gupta, Ashish Kumar
  • Chandupatla, Satish

Abstract

A continuous load high-power flyback converter includes a first transformer having a first primary winding, a first secondary winding, and a first auxiliary winding, and a second transformer having a second primary winding, a second secondary winding, and a second auxiliary winding. The first primary winding and the second primary winding are connected in parallel between a power source and a transistor. The first secondary winding and the second secondary winding are connected in series to a diode and form an output of the continuous load high-power flyback converter. A load is connected between the output and ground. The first auxiliary winding and the second auxiliary winding are connected in series, and used to generate a control signal for the transistor. Connecting the primary windings in parallel and the secondary windings in series reduces the reflected voltage on the transistor for a given output voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H05B 45/385 - Switched mode power supply [SMPS] using flyback topology
  • H01F 30/04 - Fixed transformers not covered by group having two or more secondary windings, each supplying a separate load, e.g. for radio set power supplies
  • H01F 27/38 - Auxiliary core members; Auxiliary coils or windings

90.

Switch

      
Application Number 29727517
Grant Number D0954657
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-11
First Publication Date 2022-06-14
Grant Date 2022-06-14
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Vasquez, Charlie
  • Meldahl, Ryan D.
  • Lewis, Paul W.

91.

Area optical cover with faceted surface

      
Application Number 16813103
Grant Number 11346526
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-09
First Publication Date 2022-05-31
Grant Date 2022-05-31
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, Jie
  • Ricketts, Melissa

Abstract

An area optical cover for a linear light source extends along an axial direction. The optical cover includes a portion of an optical material that forms a constant cross-section transverse to the axial direction. An outer surface of the cross-section is substantially planar, and an inner surface of the cross-section forms a plurality of facets. Each of the facets forms a refractive surface that is configured to refract a corresponding portion of light from the light source, and a return surface that connects the refractive surface with a refractive surface of an adjacent facet. When the outer surface is oriented horizontally on a lower side of the portion of the optical material, and the linear light source is positioned at an installation height above the inner surface, all facets within at least 30 degrees of nadir from the light source are optimized to provide a selected light distribution.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21V 3/04 - Globes; Bowls; Cover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

92.

Downlight luminaire baffles and baffle components

      
Application Number 17152333
Grant Number 11339949
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-19
First Publication Date 2022-05-24
Grant Date 2022-05-24
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Rabin, Andrew E.
  • Callison, Darcie

Abstract

A baffle component for a luminaire includes a portion of opaque material that forms a front surface and a back surface as major surfaces. The front surface includes multiple ridges. The material also includes a top surface and a bottom surface, and a first end surface and a second end surface. The first end surface includes a first coupling feature, and the second end surface includes a second coupling feature that is configured to engage the first coupling feature of a second baffle component that is substantially identical to the baffle component. A baffle for a luminaire includes a plurality of such components. The baffle components engage with one another, with the first coupling feature of each of the baffle components engaging with the second coupling feature of another of the baffle components, to form a shape that surrounds a central opening of the luminaire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 11/02 - Screens not covered by groups , ,  or   using parallel laminae or strips, e.g. of Venetian-blind type
  • F21V 21/03 - Ceiling bases, e.g. ceiling roses
  • F21S 8/02 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
  • F21V 17/16 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts of the lighting device; Snap action mounting
  • F21V 21/04 - Recessed bases
  • F21V 17/00 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
  • F21V 7/04 - Optical design

93.

Lighting system with curving or twisting modular housing

      
Application Number 16691515
Grant Number 11333311
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-21
First Publication Date 2022-05-17
Grant Date 2022-05-17
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Sorensen, Christopher J.
  • Slaughter, Christopher D.
  • Miller, Joshua J.
  • Nelson, Peter K.
  • Gould, Carl T.
  • Ingalls, Zachary A.
  • Suttles, Benjamin M.
  • Tweel, Patrick M.
  • Ratliff, Nicholas A.
  • Saldívar, Elías Aurelio Romero

Abstract

A lighting system includes first and second component housed within respective first and second housings, and a connector. The first housing defines a first substantially rectangular cross-section that extends from a first end to a second end. The first component is capable of emitting light. The second housing defines a second substantially rectangular cross-section. The second substantially rectangular cross-section extends from a third end to a fourth end. The connector connects the second end with the third end. The connector defines a third substantially rectangular cross-section that is substantially identical to the first and second substantially rectangular cross-sections. The third substantially rectangular cross-section extends along a path from the second end to the third end. The path includes at least one curve of at least fifteen degrees between the second end and the third end, and/or, the substantially rectangular cross-section rotates at least fifteen degrees about the path.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 4/24 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports flexible or deformable, e.g. into a curved shape of ribbon or tape form, e.g. LED tapes
  • F21S 8/06 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure by suspension
  • F21S 2/00 - Systems of lighting devices, not provided for in main groups  or , e.g. of modular construction
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

94.

Automated initialization in a luminaire or other radio frequency positioning node based system

      
Application Number 17091326
Grant Number 11405467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-06
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Grant Date 2022-08-02
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Abou-Rizk, Mitri J.
  • Kuber, Pranav

Abstract

A luminaire-based positioning system including a plurality of luminaires, each respective luminaire including a luminaire identifier. The system includes a gateway including a luminaire node map of commissioned luminaires with a commissioned luminaire identifier and commissioned location coordinates of each commissioned luminaire. The gateway includes an undesignated luminaire roster of undesignated luminaires with a set of undesignated location coordinates. Further, the gateway includes a plurality of projected received signal strength indication (RSSI) values. Additionally, the gateway includes programming to determine an association of an uncommissioned luminaire to a safest fit undesignated luminaire of the undesignated luminaire roster. Further, programming to assign to the uncommissioned luminaire the set of undesignated location coordinates of the safest undesignated luminaire. Additionally, programming to adjust the luminaire node map by adding a new set of commissioned location coordinates with the uncommissioned luminaire identifier that most safely fit the determined set of uncommissioned location coordinates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
  • H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
  • H04L 41/0806 - Configuration setting for initial configuration or provisioning, e.g. plug-and-play
  • H04L 67/10 - Protocols in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network
  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
  • H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
  • H04W 4/33 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for indoor environments, e.g. buildings
  • H04W 8/00 - Network data management
  • H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences

95.

Lighting for biomechatronically enhanced organism

      
Application Number 17556560
Grant Number 11689880
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-20
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Grant Date 2023-06-27
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ramer, David P.
  • Rains, Jr., Jack C.
  • Aggarwal, Januk

Abstract

Examples of lighting equipment provide services to and on behalf of a biomechatronically enhanced organism and/or a biomechatronic component of the organism. Such services include charging, communications, location-related services, control, optimization, client-server functions and distributed processing functionality. The biomechatronically enhanced organism anchor biomechatronic component utilize such services provided by and/or via the lighting equipment to enable, enhance or otherwise influence operation of the organism.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
  • H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters

96.

Lighting relay panel features for improved safety and reliability

      
Application Number 17572204
Grant Number 11844166
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-10
First Publication Date 2022-04-28
Grant Date 2023-12-12
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zulim, Dalibor
  • Westrick, Jr., Richard Lee
  • Zaveruha, Ryan
  • Pelliccio, Frank

Abstract

A lighting relay panel may include lower-cost features or components related to improved safety and reliability. In some cases, the relay panel includes a power supply capable of protecting the panel from high-voltage and high-current transients. A microcontroller may determine a power interruption based on a zero-cross signal received from the power supply, and may also configure latching relays during the interruption. In some implementations, the relay panel includes a relay sense circuit that is capable of receiving actuation signals from multiple relays connected to different phases of a power signal, and the microcontroller may synchronize or repeat the actuations based on a signal from the relay sense circuit. The microcontroller may generate relay addresses based on the relay positions within the relay panel. In some cases, the relay panel may include isolation circuits that are capable of providing an isolated control signal having an improved voltage range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/25 - Circuit arrangements for protecting against overcurrent
  • H02H 3/22 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess voltage of short duration, e.g. lightning
  • H05B 47/24 - Circuit arrangements for protecting against overvoltage
  • H05B 47/165 - Controlling the light source following a pre-assigned programmed sequence; Logic control [LC]
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H05B 41/36 - Controlling
  • H02H 9/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage
  • H01H 47/00 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current
  • H01H 47/18 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current for modifying the operation of the relay for introducing delay in the operation of the relay
  • G01R 31/327 - Testing of circuit interrupters, switches or circuit-breakers

97.

Lighting apparatus having an optic with a centered light source and an off-center light source

      
Application Number 17079764
Grant Number 11536438
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-26
First Publication Date 2022-04-28
Grant Date 2022-12-27
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Frankiewicz, Gregory P.
  • Serra, John G.

Abstract

Disclosed herein are lighting apparatuses that have a centered light source and at least one off-center light source. According to certain embodiments, a lighting apparatus includes a first light fixture having a first light source arranged at a first position that is centered with respect to a first optical axis of a first optic, and a second light source arranged at a second position that is off-center with respect to the first optical axis of the first optic. The first optic is configured to receive light emitted by the first light source and the second light source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
  • F21Y 113/10 - Combination of light sources of different colours

98.

Cove lighting mounting systems and methods

      
Application Number 17519166
Grant Number 11519572
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-04
First Publication Date 2022-04-21
Grant Date 2022-12-06
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chokshi, Sparsh
  • Stone, Jeremy
  • Crawford, Kaitlyn T.
  • Aceto-Netemeyer, Kristen A.
  • Kashogi, Arvind

Abstract

A cove lighting system includes a plurality of cove extrusions and a plurality of mounting brackets. Each cove extrusion is a single extrusion defining a cove channel and mounting features. The mounting brackets are attached to the wall and the cove extrusions are hung from the mounting brackets with the mounting features. The cove extrusions are hung immediately adjacent to each other to define a continuous cove channel to receive one or more power boxes, and one or more luminaires.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
  • F21V 17/16 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts of the lighting device; Snap action mounting
  • F21S 2/00 - Systems of lighting devices, not provided for in main groups  or , e.g. of modular construction

99.

Lighting fixture

      
Application Number 29656716
Grant Number D0948777
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-16
First Publication Date 2022-04-12
Grant Date 2022-04-12
Owner ABL IP Holding LLC (USA)
Inventor Sieczkowski, Phillip

100.

Techniques for directing ultraviolet energy towards a moving surface

      
Application Number 17313193
Grant Number 11896728
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-06
First Publication Date 2022-03-31
Grant Date 2024-02-13
Owner ABL IP HOLDING LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccanless, Forrest Starnes
  • Shoop, Jr., Charles Richard
  • Rodriguez, Yan

Abstract

An ultraviolet (“UV”) emission device may emit energy towards a movable surface of a conveyor system. A housing of the UV emission device may attach to a frame of the conveyor system. A lateral edge of the housing may extend across the moveable surface. The housing and a portion of the moveable surface may be inclined with respect to the frame. A barrier bracket of the UV emission device may support an absorptive barrier along the lateral edge, the absorptive barrier configured to contact the moveable surface. In a first position of the barrier bracket, the absorptive barrier contacts the moveable surface and the barrier bracket activates an interlock switch. In a second position of the barrier bracket, the barrier bracket deactivates the interlock switch. Responsive to deactivation of the interlock switch, a controller may provide a control signal to decrease power to the UV energy emission element.

IPC Classes  ?

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