Patents by Inventor Daniel Van Epps

Daniel Van Epps 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: 11933476
    Abstract: Optical lenses and associated luminaire are described herein. In one aspect, a lens comprises a light receiving side comprising grooves for receiving light emitting diodes, the grooves defined by a central refractive region and walls comprising total internal reflection faces; and a light extraction side opposite the light receiving side, the light extraction side comprising refractive extraction surfaces, total internal reflection extraction surfaces, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, luminaire comprises an array of light emitting diodes; and the lens positioned over the array of light emitting diodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: CREE LIGHTING USA LLC
    Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Mark Lackey, Rob Sanchez, Charles Draper, Daniel Van Epps, Brad Thomas
  • Publication number: 20220325871
    Abstract: Optical lenses and associated luminaire are described herein. In one aspect, a lens comprises a light receiving side comprising grooves for receiving light emitting diodes, the grooves defined by a central refractive region and walls comprising total internal reflection faces; and a light extraction side opposite the light receiving side, the light extraction side comprising refractive extraction surfaces, total internal reflection extraction surfaces, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, luminaire comprises an array of light emitting diodes; and the lens positioned over the array of light emitting diodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Jin Hong LIM, Mark LACKEY, Rob SANCHEZ, Charles DRAPER, Daniel Van EPPS, Brad THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20210062998
    Abstract: A lens comprises a light receiving side comprising grooves for receiving light emitting diodes, the grooves defined by a central refractive region and walls comprising total internal reflection faces; and a light extraction side opposite the light receiving side, the light extraction side comprising refractive extraction surfaces, total internal reflection extraction surfaces, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, luminaire comprises an array of light emitting diodes, and the lens positioned over the array of light emitting diodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Jin Hong LIM, Mark Lackey, Rob Sanchez, Charles Draper, Daniel Van Epps, Brad Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100066672
    Abstract: An optical user interface is provided in a mobile communication device. Motion of an input mechanism of the mobile communication device is detected via an optical sensor. In response to detection, one or more properties governing the motion are evaluated based on input from a motion sensor. Control information is generated based on evaluation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
    Inventors: John Kevin Schoolcraft, Thomas David Snyder, Daniel Van Epps
  • Publication number: 20060236022
    Abstract: A method of managing data stored in an electronic device includes determining a desired memory storage location for data displayed on the electronic device responsive to a written and/or audible user direction, and then transferring the data to the desired memory storage location responsive to the determination. The written user direction may define at least one alphanumeric character and/or symbol on a display of the electronic device, and the audible user direction may provide a spoken/voice command. Related electronic devices and computer program products are also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventor: Daniel Van Epps