Patents Assigned to Cooper Technologies
  • Patent number: 10337708
    Abstract: A system for accessing industrial lighting fixtures is described. The system may include a telescoping light pole having a light fixture at one end, a base support at an opposite end for securing the light fixture, and an electrical passage through tubular supports of the pole for providing power to the light fixture. The telescoping function of the light fixture may be supported by a biasing member inside the tubular supports. A tool for assisting in the extension and retraction of the fixture is also provided, as well as a mating device for mating the electrical passage with a port of an electrical enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew J. Grant, Allen Coogler
  • Patent number: 10317054
    Abstract: A lighting structure for a light fixture includes a trim ring, a spin ring positioned within the trim ring, and a tilt ring positioned within the spin ring and attached to the spin ring by a fastener. The tilt ring is tiltable relative to the spin ring. A first tab and a second tab extend inwardly from a wall of the tilt ring. The first tab and the second tab are positioned across from the fastener. The lighting structure further includes a lamp spring attached to the tilt ring across from the first tab and the second tab. The lamp spring is positioned to push a lamp toward the first tab and the second tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jared Michael Davis, Grzegorz Wronski, William Randolph Johnson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10299335
    Abstract: A system can configure a luminaire for providing illumination of a selected color temperature, a selected lumen output, or a selected photometric distribution. The luminaire can comprise at least two light sources that have different illumination characteristics, for example different color temperatures, different lumen outputs, or different photometric distributions. The system can configure the luminaire to operate a first of the two light sources, a second of the two light sources, or both of the light sources based on an input. When the luminaire is configured to operate both of the light sources, the luminaire can produce illumination having a color temperature, a lumen output, or a photometric distribution that is different than either of the two light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven Walter Pyshos, Raymond Janik, Kevin Roy Harpenau
  • Patent number: 10292233
    Abstract: A luminaire can include a power supply that receives AC mains power from a power source and delivers intermediate power. The luminaire can also include a control module coupled to the power supply, wherein the control module receives the intermediate power from the power source, where the control module includes at least one first switch that has multiple positions, where each position of the at least one first switch corresponds to an output power level of a plurality of output power levels. The output power level can correspond to a discrete correlated color temperature (CCT) output by a plurality of light sources of the luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Rohit Madhav Udavant, Raymond George Janik
  • Publication number: 20190137009
    Abstract: A seismic clamp for securing a utility pipe to a rigid rod includes a pipe holder that secures the utility pipe to the seismic clamp. A rod fitting secures the rigid rod to the seismic clamp so that the rigid rod extends transverse to the utility pipe. A spacer is disposed between the holder and the rod fitting. The spacer inhibits the rigid rod from contacting the utility pipe when the utility pipe is secured to the seismic clamp, and the rigid rod is secured to the seismic clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Alexander W. Schickling, Nicholas R. Grahek, Bret Eilerman, Martin L. Witherbee, Stephanie D. Osborn, Sarah Hempen
  • Patent number: 10270213
    Abstract: A connector system that is configured for deployment in a cramped space, e.g., a shallow overhead plenum. The connector system includes a conduit connector that is configured to connect to a light module to provide electrical power to the light module. The conduit connector includes a housing assembly that receives and retains an electrical wire carrying conduit on one end and houses one or more wire connectors on an opposite end. In particular, the one or more wire connectors are disposed vertically in the housing assembly such that a portion of the one or more wire connectors projects out from underneath the housing assembly and forms a substantially right angle with the housing assembly and/or the conduit. Further, the connector system includes a locking clip that is coupled to the light module. The locking clip connects the conduit connector to the light module without the use of a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles Richard Vasquez, Jonathan Allin Low, Jyoti Gururaj Kathawate
  • Patent number: 10256995
    Abstract: A gateway device of a wireless lighting system includes a transmitter configured to transmit network information wirelessly at a first power level and pair with one or more wireless nodes based on the network information transmitted by the gateway device at the first power level. The transmitter is further configured to transmit the network information wirelessly at a second power level after transmitting the network information wirelessly at the first power level, where the second power level is greater than the first power level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Leonardo Enrique Matute
  • Patent number: 10247367
    Abstract: A lighting system includes an optic that has at least two reflective surfaces that are oriented such that they face each other. Further, the lighting system includes a plurality of light emitting diodes that are disposed adjacent one end of the optic. Furthermore, the lighting system includes a lightguide that is disposed adjacent an opposite end of the optic such that an edge of the lightguide is retained within and disposed between the at least two reflective surfaces of the optic. The at least two reflective surfaces of the optic reflect and guide light emitted by the plurality of light emitting diodes to the edge of the lightguide. The light then couples into the lightguide through the edge and is guided towards an opposing edge of the light guide. The light exits the lightguide through the opposing edge and/or major surfaces of the lightguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
  • Patent number: 10239612
    Abstract: An automated commissioning and floorplan configuration (CAFC) device can include a CAFC system having a transceiver and a CAFC engine, where the transceiver communicates with at least one device disposed in a volume of space, where the CAFC engine, based on communication between the transceiver and the at least one device, commissions the at least one device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Andrew Whitten, Michael Alan Lunn
  • Patent number: 10240760
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a housing bracket and pair of side rails, each side rail located adjacent opposite sides of the housing bracket. Further, the lighting fixture includes a light guide that is oriented horizontally and securely retained by the pair of side rails. Furthermore, the lighting fixture includes a plurality of light sources that are disposed on or within a cavity defined by at least one of the side rails such that the plurality of light sources are positioned in close proximity to and along an edge of the light guide. The light guide receives light emitted by the plurality of light sources through the edge of the light guide and emits the light through a major surface of the light guide. Further, the lighting fixture includes an end plate and an end cap disposed on each lateral end of the lighting fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Gregg Arthur Lehman, Paul Wayne Lewis
  • Publication number: 20190089141
    Abstract: A splice plate for a cable tray facilitates proper longitudinal spacing between first and second cable tray sections. The splice plate may include spacing indicia that indicates to a user longitudinal spacing between the longitudinal ends of the first and second cable tray sections when the splice plate is fastened to the first and second cable tray sections. The splice plate may include a window that allows at least one of the longitudinal ends of the respective first and second cable tray sections to be visible when the splice plate is fastened to the first and second cable tray sections. The splice plate may include a machine readable marking including a machine readable representation of a web address that directs a hand-held device including a processor to a webpage including instructions for using the splice plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Matthew T. Combes, Nicholas R. Grahek, Alexander W. Schickling, Robert J. Reese
  • Patent number: 10234109
    Abstract: A single-piece end cap includes a plate, a perimeter wall extending around a perimeter of the plate. The single-piece end cap further includes structural tabs that protrude out from the plate. The structural tabs are used to attach the single-piece end cap to an extrusion frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Rodney Colin Jacobs
  • Patent number: 10222544
    Abstract: A luminaire can comprise a top housing fastened to a bottom housing, the top housing comprising at least one rib, the luminaire further comprising a lightguide disposed between the top housing and the bottom housing, the rib securing the lightguide against a gasket, wherein the gasket is located between the lightguide and the bottom housing, and the luminaire further comprising a light source disposed between the top housing and the bottom housing and further disposed adjacent an edge of the lightguide. The bottom housing can define an opening through which light emitted by the lightguide exits the luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper Technology Company
    Inventor: Khurram Z. Moghal
  • Patent number: 10222027
    Abstract: A light source, for example a light emitting diode, can emit light and have an associated optical axis. The source can be deployed in applications where it is desirable to have illumination biased laterally relative to the optical axis, such as in a street luminaire where directing light towards a street is beneficial. The source can be coupled to an optic that comprises a cavity. At least a portion of the cavity can have an outline that is egg-shaped in cross section. A backside of the cavity (or a backside portion of the optic) can have an irregular shape for receiving the light emitting diode, for example to form a receptacle shaped to fit a circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
  • Patent number: 10222030
    Abstract: A light source is combined with an optic and a reflector. Light incident onto to the reflector is reflected with a single reflection. The reflector occupies a portion of a solid angle around the light source to the exclusion of the optic at least with respect to any optical function. The reflector directly receives a second portion of light. The optic occupies substantially all of the remaining portion of the predetermined solid angle to directly receive a first portion of light from the light source. A reflected beam from the reflector is reflected into a predetermined reflection pattern. The inner and/or outer surface of the optic is shaped to refract or direct light which is directly transmitted into the optic from the light source from a first portion of light and/or reflected into the optic from the reflector from the reflected beam into a predetermined beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
  • Publication number: 20190067922
    Abstract: A press fitting for an electrical conduit includes a fitting body and a press connector in a press-connection section of the fitting body to allow press-fit connection to a conduit. A conduit retainer in the press fitting releasably grips and removably retains the electrical conduit in the fitting body before the press-connection section is deformed radially inward during the press connection process. A socket in the press fitting has a cross-sectional diameter that tapers in a direction away from the press-connection section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Joseph E. Platt, Bradford J. Morse, Matthew Pernot
  • Patent number: 10216922
    Abstract: A system for changing a network password includes a first lighting device to wirelessly connect to a second lighting device on a first wireless network having a first network identification. The first network identification is a network password of the first wireless device. The system further includes a password recovery device, wherein, in response to detecting a power cycling sequence of power provided to the first lighting device, the first lighting device is to attempt to wirelessly connect to the password recovery device over a recovery wireless network having a recovery network identification before attempting to connect to the second lighting device over the first wireless network. The recovery network identification is a network password of the recovery wireless network. The password recovery device includes a software user interface for changing the first network identification stored in the first lighting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Dale Walma, James Moan
  • Patent number: 10215371
    Abstract: A outdoor lighting fixture includes an enclosure, a heatsink, and an end-cap. The enclosure includes a cabinet and a cover that enclose control and power circuitry to provide power to illuminate a light source. The cabinet further includes an attachment face, and the extruded heatsink can be coupled to the attachment face. The extruded heatsink includes sides, a discontinuous plane of material formed with sides of the heatsink to provide a recessed mounting tray, and heat-conducting fins extending from the plane of material. The light source, which can include an LED light source, is coupled to the heatsink. The extruded heatsink can be coupled at one end to the attachment face of the cabinet at a position such that a space remains between the plane of material and a bottom edge of the attachment face, to permit water to drain from between the heat-conducting fins of the extruded heatsink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Gregg Arthur Lehman, Sridhar Reddy Nimma
  • Patent number: 10210447
    Abstract: A system for locating an asset can include a first visible light communication (VLC) device having a first controller, a first transceiver, and a first light source, where the first transceiver has a first range, where the first controller broadcasts, using the first transceiver, a first communication signal, where the first communication signal comprises an identification of the asset. The system can also include an asset communication device associated with the asset, where the asset communication device includes a second transceiver and a second controller, where the second transceiver has a second range, where the asset communication device is within the first range, where the second controller broadcasts, using the second transceiver, a second communication signal in response to the first communication signal, where the second communication signal comprises the identification of the asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Adikaramge Asiri Jayawardena, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Patent number: D840586
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Daniel Robert Treible, Jr., Joseph Michael Manahan