Patents Assigned to Lighting Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 11959631Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting arrangement for a lighting fixture includes: a lighting strip comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged along a length of the lighting strip; a first multi-faceted side wall reflector extending from a first side of the lighting strip at an angle such that the first multi-faceted side wall reflector extends along an entire length of the lighting strip and away from a bottom portion of a light emitting portion of each of the light emitting diodes (LEDs); and a second multi-faceted side wall reflector extending from a second, opposite side of the lighting strip at an angle such that the second multi-faceted side wall reflector extends along an entire length of the lighting strip away from the bottom portion of the light emitting portion of each of the light emitting diodes (LEDs). The first and second multi-faceted side wall reflectors cause light produced by the plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) to be amplified and formed into a uniform beam.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Appalachian Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: James J. Wassel
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Patent number: 11953184Abstract: A light assembly includes a mounting bracket, a light coupled to the mounting bracket, a guide sensor coupled to the mounting bracket, a movement mechanism coupled to the mounting bracket, and a controller operably coupled to the light assembly. The controller is configured to receive data from the guide sensor and command actuation of the movement mechanism in response to the data received from the guide sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Sambasiva Rao Kodati, Arun Kumar Asoka Kumar, Praveen Kumar Busaji
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Publication number: 20240085986Abstract: A system for controlling in-flight services using gestures is disclosed. The system comprises: a gesture detection device; an actuator; and a controller. The controller is configured to: receive a detected free space gesture from the gesture detection device; compare the detected free space gesture to a plurality of identified free space gestures; responsive to identifying a free space gesture from the plurality of identified free space gestures, identify an associated in-flight service based on the identified free space gesture; and responsive to identifying the associated in-flight service, send a first command to the actuator to perform the associated in-flight service.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Goodrich Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kingshuk Roy, Vaitheeshwari Jaisankar
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Publication number: 20240023874Abstract: A system for displaying an artificial horizon in an enclosed space. The system includes a first plurality of visual effect sources located in the enclosed space and configured to generate a first visual effect of the artificial horizon consistent with an orientation detected by an orientation sensor. The system further includes a second plurality of visual effect sources separate from the first plurality of visual effect sources and located in the enclosed space and configured to generate a second visual effect of the artificial horizon different from the first visual effect consistent with the orientation detected by the orientation sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2022Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: MICHAEL J. KRENZ, Brian E. St. Rock
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Publication number: 20230408059Abstract: An aircraft light unit is disclosed herein. The aircraft light unit includes a housing having a first side and an opposing second side, a light coupled to the first side of the housing, a circuit board assembly coupled to second side of the housing, a thermoelectric cooler coupled to the circuit board assembly and configured to dissipated heat from the circuit board assembly, and a heat sink disposed over the thermoelectric cooler and configured to dissipate heat from the thermoelectric cooler.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: Goodrich Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventors: PRADEEP ACHARYA, SREEKANTH RAO, ABHILASH KRISHNA, ANAND NANJUNDAPPA
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Patent number: 11818821Abstract: An autonomous light system may comprise a reading light assembly, an object detection device; and a controller. The reading light assembly may include a light source and an actuation system. The controller may be operably coupled to the light source and the object detection device. The controller may include an object detection module and may be configured to receive object data from the object detection device, compare the object data against an object database, identify an object based on the comparison of the object data to the object database, send a first command to at least one of the light source and the actuation system.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Yaswanth Kumar Maddali, Bhavya Chunchu
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Publication number: 20230341117Abstract: A light assembly includes a mounting bracket, a light coupled to the mounting bracket, a guide sensor coupled to the mounting bracket, a movement mechanism coupled to the mounting bracket, and a controller operably coupled to the light assembly. The controller is configured to receive data from the guide sensor and command actuation of the movement mechanism in response to the data received from the guide sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2022Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Sambasiva Rao Kodati, Arun Kumar Asoka Kumar, Praveen Kumar Busaji
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Publication number: 20230220983Abstract: Systems and methods for deicing an aircraft landing light may include a metal mesh conductor coupled to a lens of a landing light. The systems and methods may include a power supply, a temperature sensor, a deicing control unit, an aircraft light having a lens, and a mesh coupled to the lens. The temperature sensor may be a microwave resonator sensor configured to sense the temperature of the landing light and send signals to the deicing control unit. The signals may be configured to instruct the deicing control unit to either apply an electric current to the mesh, or cease applying an electric current to the mesh, depending on the landing light temperatures. The deicing control unit may receive landing pulses from a flight control system. The pulses may indicate that the aircraft is landing or has landed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: SREEKANTH KOTI ANANDA RAO, PETCHI SUBRAMANIAN, CHANA KESAVA REDDY, ASHISH KUMAR AGARWAL
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Patent number: 11656529Abstract: A nonlinear converter may comprise: alternating layers of a dielectric material and a metal material; a first refractive index of the nonlinear converter for a first wavelength (i.e., input wavelength or pump wavelength) between 207 nm and 237 nm, the first refractive index being less than 0.5, the first refractive index corresponding to metal fill ratio; and a second refractive index of the nonlinear converter for a second wavelength (i.e., output wavelength or SHG wavelength), the second wavelength being approximately double the first wavelength, the second refractive index corresponding to the metal fill ratio.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Goodrich Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventors: Urcan Guler, Matthew R. Pearson, Joseph V. Mantese
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Publication number: 20220243894Abstract: A modular light assembly having a control housing surrounding a power driver and at least one modular component. The modular component includes two side portions, a plurality of ribs extending between the two side portions to form a grated portion, and a flat portion configured to receive a COB LED. The lighting assembly may also comprise a video assembly having a camera and control circuitry provided within the lighting and video assembly for remotely controlling the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Appalachian Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: James J. WASSEL
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Publication number: 20220243881Abstract: A cast concrete durable light fixture design and assembly that will allow in-ground lighting features for roadways, pathways and architectural features providing a simple installation for a drive over in-grade or in-ground lighting fixture. The cast concrete design enables curves and shapes to be manufactured as easily as straight or linear configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Organic Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: Laurence Robert St.Ives
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Patent number: 11255512Abstract: A modular light assembly having a control housing surrounding a power driver and at least one modular component. The modular component includes two side portions, a plurality of ribs extending between the two side portions to form a grated portion, and a flat portion configured to receive a COB LED. The lighting assembly may also comprise a video assembly having a camera and control circuitry provided within the lighting and video assembly for remotely controlling the camera.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Appalachian Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: James J. Wassel
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Patent number: 11059418Abstract: The present disclosure provides a night vision imaging system (NVIS) lighting system, comprising a frame comprising a first light source, a second light source adjacent to the first light source, a third light source adjacent to the second light source, and a diffuser mounted to the frame and encasing the first light source, the second light source, and the third light source. The first light source may comprise a first dominant wavelength, the second light source may comprise a second dominant wavelength different from the first dominant wavelength, and the third light source may comprise a third dominant wavelength different from the first dominant wavelength and the second dominant wavelength. Light emitted from the first light source, the second light source, and the third light source may be blended to generate a first blended light source comprising a first target output color.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Goodrich Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: Philippe Lapujade
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Patent number: 10997831Abstract: An aircraft emergency exit door indication system may comprise a first plurality of light sources, a controller, and a first sensor associated with a first exit door. The first sensor feedback signal indicates an availability for egress through the first exit door. The first plurality of light sources is operated by the controller based upon the first sensor feedback signal. The light sources may be lights that already exist in an aircraft such as ceiling wash lights, sidewall wash lights, floor path lights, dome lights, or passenger service unit lights. The system may include a second plurality of light sources logically separated from the first plurality of light sources based upon its location relative to the first exit door and a second exit door.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Goodrich Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: Philippe Lapujade
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Patent number: 10939525Abstract: Systems and methods for light emitting diodes (LEDs) circuits are provided. Aspects include a set of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in series between a first node and a second node, a power supply coupled to the first node, a first switching element arranged in series between the first node and a third node, wherein the first switching element is in parallel with the set of LEDs, a first charge pump coupled to the third node, a controller configured to operate the first switching element by providing a control voltage for switching the first switching element between an ON and an OFF, wherein the control voltage comprises a switching frequency, and wherein the first charge pump is charged by the power supply responsive to the switching element being in an ON state.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Rajkumar Sengodan, Vigneshwaran Kalaimani
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Publication number: 20200393097Abstract: A cast concrete durable light fixture design and assembly that will allow in-ground lighting features for roadways, pathways and architectural features providing a simple installation for a drive over in-grade or in-ground lighting fixture. The cast concrete design enables curves and shapes to be manufactured as easily as straight or linear configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: Organic Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: Laurence Robert St.Ives
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Patent number: 10827585Abstract: Systems and methods for operating light emitting diodes (LEDs) circuits are provided. Aspects include a power supply coupled to the first node, a set of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in series between a second node and a third node, a boost converter coupled to the first node and the second node, a first control circuit configured to operate a first switching element to control operation of the boost convertor, wherein the boost convertor outputs a step-up voltage to drive the set of LEDs, and a second control circuit to operate the second switching element to control operation of the set of LEDs, the second switching element coupled to the third node, wherein the set of LEDs are ON responsive to the second switching element being in an ON state.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Rajkumar Sengodan
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Publication number: 20200332982Abstract: A modular light assembly having a control housing surrounding a power driver and at least one modular component. The modular component includes two side portions, a plurality of ribs extending between the two side portions to form a grated portion, and a flat portion configured to receive a COB LED. The lighting assembly may also comprise a video assembly having a camera and control circuitry provided within the lighting and video assembly for remotely controlling the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: Appalachian Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: James J. WASSEL
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Publication number: 20200307449Abstract: The present disclosure provides a night vision imaging system (NVIS) lighting system, comprising a frame comprising a first light source, a second light source adjacent to the first light source, a third light source adjacent to the second light source, and a diffuser mounted to the frame and encasing the first light source, the second light source, and the third light source. The first light source may comprise a first dominant wavelength, the second light source may comprise a second dominant wavelength different from the first dominant wavelength, and the third light source may comprise a third dominant wavelength different from the first dominant wavelength and the second dominant wavelength. Light emitted from the first light source, the second light source, and the third light source may be blended to generate a first blended light source comprising a first target output color.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: PHILIPPE LAPUJADE
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Patent number: 10773826Abstract: A light assembly for use on an aircraft is disclosed herein. The light assembly comprises a reflector assembly, a printed wiring assembly, and a bezel assembly. The bezel assembly may comprise a first worm screw. The first worm screw may be configured to translate at least one of the reflector assembly and the printed wiring assembly in a first direction. The bezel assembly may comprise a second worm screw. The second worm screw may be configured to translate at least one of the reflector assembly and the printed wiring assembly in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Goodrich Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Lapujade, Adam M. Schimke