Patents by Inventor Brian Morgan Spahnie

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

  • Patent number: 11555601
    Abstract: There are provided an apparatus for mounting a light source in a light fixture and method of assembly of the apparatus. For example, there is provided an apparatus for mounting a light source in a light fixture. The apparatus includes an adjustable fixture including a rail onto which the light source is disposed. The apparatus further includes a spacer disposed perpendicularly to the rail. The spacer also includes a fixture configured to lock the apparatus in a specified configuration that corresponds to a depth of a frame of the light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Morgan Spahnie, Xin Wang
  • Publication number: 20220128225
    Abstract: There are provided an apparatus for mounting a light source in a light fixture and method of assembly of the apparatus. For example, there is provided an apparatus for mounting a light source in a light fixture. The apparatus includes an adjustable fixture including a rail onto which the light source is disposed. The apparatus further includes a spacer disposed perpendicularly to the rail. The spacer also includes a fixture configured to lock the apparatus in a specified configuration that corresponds to a depth of a frame of the light fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Morgan SPAHNIE, Xin WANG
  • Patent number: 11125412
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a light emitting diode (LED) that has a main axis of light emission. The lighting device also includes a lens element positioned adjacent the LED. The lens element has a geometry defined by at least partial revolution of a cross-sectional profile around an axis of revolution. The lens element is positioned relative to the LED such that the axis of revolution crosses the main axis of light emission of the LED. The lens element is operative to apply total internal reflection to at least some light rays emitted from the LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Eden Dubuc, Brian Morgan Spahnie
  • Patent number: 10823388
    Abstract: Provided is a lighting subassembly that includes a printed circuit board having one or more lighting elements thereon and a single through-hole at a center region thereof for air flow, a lens to cover the one or more lighting elements, and an overmold body covering the lighting assembly. The overmold body secures the lens in place and covers a back surface of the printed circuit board opposite the one or more lighting elements and includes a plurality of through-holes corresponding to the through-hole of the printed circuit board. A vent is also included in the lighting subassembly and is disposed adjacent to the through-hole of the printed circuit board in between the overmold body and the printed circuit board, configured to only allow air to flow therethrough such that the through-holes and the vent together create a venting system to allow airflow through the lighting subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Luigi Tavernese, Brian Morgan Spahnie, Robert Spivock
  • Publication number: 20200284422
    Abstract: Provided is a lighting subassembly that includes a printed circuit board having one or more lighting elements thereon and a single through-hole at a center region thereof for air flow, a lens to cover the one or more lighting elements, and an overmold body covering the lighting assembly. The overmold body secures the lens in place and covers a back surface of the printed circuit board opposite the one or more lighting elements and includes a plurality of through-holes corresponding to the through-hole of the printed circuit board. A vent is also included in the lighting subassembly and is disposed adjacent to the through-hole of the printed circuit board in between the overmold body and the printed circuit board, configured to only allow air to flow therethrough such that the through-holes and the vent together create a venting system to allow airflow through the lighting subassembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Luigi TAVERNESE, Brian Morgan SPAHNIE, Robert SPIVOCK
  • Patent number: 10587080
    Abstract: A connector is provided to be assembled on a first illumination element and configured to be releasably coupled to a mating connector on a second illumination element. The connector includes a connection element comprising a conductor. The conductor comprises a first end coupled to a cable extending through the connection element, and a second end is releasably connected to an end of a mating conductor of the mating connector. A mounting member is configured to secure the connection element to the first illumination element, and a first gap is defined between an internal surface of the mounting member and the external surface of the connection element. A first sealing element is coupled to the mounting member and the connection element; and a second sealing element is coupled to the mounting member and the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Xin Wang, Brian Morgan Spahnie
  • Patent number: 10527266
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a lighting system, the lighting system comprising at least two lighting modules. Each lighting modules includes a plurality of light emitting elements which are electrically coupled to one another. The lighting system further comprises a suspension assembly which is configured for longitudinally attaching to the at least two lighting modules to be arranged as two lighting modules adjacent to each other. The suspension assembly includes a first section configured for attaching to one of the two adjacent lighting modules, and a second section configured for attaching to the other one of the two adjacent lighting modules. The first section and the second section are mechanically connected for adjusting the longitudinal distance between the two adjacent lighting modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Morgan Spahnie, Bill (Xin) Wang
  • Publication number: 20190326712
    Abstract: A connector is provided to be assembled on a first illumination element and configured to be releasably coupled to a mating connector on a second illumination element. The connector includes a connection element comprising a conductor. The conductor comprises a first end coupled to a cable extending through the connection element, and a second end is releasably connected to an end of a mating conductor of the mating connector. A mounting member is configured to secure the connection element to the first illumination element, and a first gap is defined between an internal surface of the mounting member and the external surface of the connection element. A first sealing element is coupled to the mounting member and the connection element; and a second sealing element is coupled to the mounting member and the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Xin WANG, Brian Morgan SPAHNIE
  • Patent number: 10400961
    Abstract: A lighting device includes an elongated support member, first and second printed circuit boards, at least one first LED, at least one second LED and at least one lens element. The elongated support member includes first and second sides, the first and second PCBs coupled to the first and second sides of the elongated support member, respectively, the at least one first LED mounted on the first PCB and the at least one second LED mounted on the second PCB, each lens element includes at least one lens, the lens element mounted on the PCB at a location such that each lens substantially surrounds a respective one of the LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Xin Wang, Brian Morgan Spahnie, Suping Wang, Yan Ni
  • Publication number: 20190049098
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a lighting system, the lighting system comprising at least two lighting modules. Each lighting modules includes a plurality of light emitting elements which are electrically coupled to one another. The lighting system further comprises a suspension assembly which is configured for longitudinally attaching to the at least two lighting modules to be arranged as two lighting modules adjacent to each other. The suspension assembly includes a first section configured for attaching to one of the two adjacent lighting modules, and a second section configured for attaching to the other one of the two adjacent lighting modules. The first section and the second section are mechanically connected for adjusting the longitudinal distance between the two adjacent lighting modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Morgan SPAHNIE, Bill (Xin) WANG
  • Publication number: 20180156426
    Abstract: An LED module having improved bonding features is described. In some embodiments, an LED module includes at least one LED light source, at least one wire, and a housing that has a rear wall having a surface. A flow channel is cut into at least one portion of the surface of the rear wall, which provides additional surface area when glue is applied to affix the housing of the LED module to a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Yongli Feng, Yong fen Chen, Brian Morgan Spahnie, Yan Ni
  • Publication number: 20170307147
    Abstract: A lighting device includes an elongated support member, first and second printed circuit boards, at least one first LED, at least one second LED and at least one lens element. The elongated support member includes first and second sides, the first and second PCBs coupled to the first and second sides of the elongated support member, respectively, the at least one first LED mounted on the first PCB and the at least one second LED mounted on the second PCB, each lens element includes at least one lens, the lens element mounted on the PCB at a location such that each lens substantially surrounds a respective one of the LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Xin WANG, Brian Morgan SPAHNIE, Suping WANG, Yan NI
  • Publication number: 20170309205
    Abstract: An LED module is disclosed, which includes one or more LED light sources and one or more lenses. Each lens includes a lens body. The lens body includes an inner cavity having an incident surface, an emergent surface, and a reflective surface extending between the incident surface and the emergent surface for providing total internal reflection. One LED light source is situated in the inner cavity. Light emitted from the LED light source is transmitted by the incident surface. At least portion of transmitted light by the incident surface is reflected by the reflective surface to the emergent surface so as to provide a narrow light beam angle perpendicular to a length direction of the LED module. The emergent surface has a plurality of micro structures for enlarging a light viewing angle in the length direction. A sign box using one or more LED modules is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Suping WANG, Yongli FENG, Yan NI, Brian Morgan SPAHNIE
  • Publication number: 20160265742
    Abstract: An LED light module for illuminating a target plane is provided. The LED light module includes a first LED source, a second LED source disposed adjacent the first LED source, a first lens covering the first LED source, and a second lens covering the second LED source. The first lens is configured to direct first light beams emitted from the first light source to the target plane. The second lens is configured to direct second light beams emitted from the second light source to the target plane. At least one of the first and second lenses is shaped to have an asymmetrical profile. A backlighting system and a fixture incorporating the LED light module are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Suping WANG, Jeffrey Marc NALL, Brian Morgan SPAHNIE, Xiaojuan ZHANG, Yan NI, Shanshan XIE
  • Publication number: 20160153705
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a light emitting diode (LED) that has a main axis of light emission. The lighting device also includes a lens element positioned adjacent the LED. The lens element has a geometry defined by at least partial revolution of a cross-sectional profile around an axis of revolution. The lens element is positioned relative to the LED such that the axis of revolution crosses the main axis of light emission of the LED. The lens element is operative to apply total internal reflection to at least some light rays emitted from the LED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Eden DUBUC, Brian Morgan SPAHNIE
  • Patent number: 9277685
    Abstract: A system for simulating neon light comprising an elongated guide containing outer surface and a channel; a housing containing an engagement member and area for receiving a light engine; and the light engine. The light engine comprising a flexible printed circuit (FPC), a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) attached to the FPC, and a plurality of electrical connectors all in contact with a power conductor. The FPC also includes a gathering of material between each of the plurality of electrical connectors. Also included is a method for reducing the stress within the light engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Marc Nall, Brian Morgan Spahnie, Robert Brassell, Yongli Feng
  • Publication number: 20150176786
    Abstract: A system for simulating neon light comprising an elongated guide containing outer surface and a channel; a housing containing an engagement member and area for receiving a light engine; and the light engine. The light engine comprising a flexible printed circuit (FPC), a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) attached to the FPC, and a plurality of electrical connectors all in contact with a power conductor. The FPC also includes a gathering of material between each of the plurality of electrical connectors. Also included is a method for reducing the stress within the light engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: GE Lighting Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Marc Nall, Brian Morgan Spahnie, Robert Brassell, Yongli Feng