Patents by Inventor David J. Rector

David J. Rector 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).

  • Publication number: 20230349521
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a support positioned in a ceiling. A light module is connected to the support having a base, a light emitter, and an optic. The light modules allow different luminaire configurations to be formed out of similar components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Martin C. WERR, Dhavaikumar P. PATEL, David J. RECTOR, Randy K. LEWIS, Raymond A. BROWN, David A. SIMONI, Eric S. WALKER, Duncan D.P. JACKSON, Aidan JAMISON, Niels DENEKAMP, Kristopher S. STEELE, Eoin B. BILLINGS, Andrew BLACK
  • Patent number: 11739894
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a support positioned in a ceiling. A light module is connected to the support having a base, a light emitter, and an optic. The light modules allow different luminaire configurations to be formed out of similar components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: HLI SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Martin C. Werr, Dhavalkumar P. Patel, David J. Rector, Randy K. Lewis, Raymond A. Brown, David A. Simoni, Eric S. Walker, Duncan D. P. Jackson, Aidan Jamison, Niels Denekamp, Kristopher S. Steele, Eoin B. Billings, Andrew Black
  • Patent number: 10842001
    Abstract: A control system including a high voltage device, a low voltage device, and a central control module. The central control module includes a first low voltage connection for receiving at least one first control signal from the low voltage device and a high voltage connection for providing at least one second control signal to the high voltage device. The central control module is configured to determine a daylight conversion factor based on the at least one control signal, wherein the at least one second control signal is based at least in part on the daylight conversion factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Stuart Middleton-White, Gregory Smith, Robert Martin, Thomas J. Hartnagel, Theodore Eric Weber, Mike Crane, Terry Arbouw, Dawn R. Kack, David J. Rector
  • Publication number: 20190182925
    Abstract: A control system including a high voltage device, a low voltage device, and a central control module. The central control module includes a first low voltage connection for receiving at least one first control signal from the low voltage device and a high voltage connection for providing at least one second control signal to the high voltage device. The central control module is configured to determine a daylight conversion factor based on the at least one control signal, wherein the at least one second control signal is based at least in part on the daylight conversion factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Stuart Middleton-White, Gregory Smith, Robert Martin, Thomas J. Hartnagel, Theodore Eric Weber, Mike Crane, Terry Arbouw, Dawn R. Kack, David J. Rector
  • Patent number: 10247389
    Abstract: A light fixture assembly includes a housing having an interior surface, a ballast mounted on the interior surface of the housing, a first reflector releasably coupled to the interior surface of the housing, the ballast being substantially enclosed between the housing and the first reflector when the first reflector is in a first, closed position and being exposed when the first reflector is in a second, open position spaced from at least a portion of the interior surface, a lens releasably coupled to the housing, the first reflector being substantially enclosed between the lens and the housing when the lens is in a first, closed position and substantially exposed when the lens is in a second, open position. This construction provides relatively easy and quick access to the ballast for replacement and from below the fixture if it is mounted in or on the ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan D. Seward, Martin C. Werr, David J. Rector, Randy K. Lewis, Raymond A. Brown
  • Patent number: 10212784
    Abstract: A control system including a plurality of high voltage devices grouped into a plurality of zones including a first zone and a second zone, a plurality of low voltage devices, wherein a first low voltage device is associated with the first zone and a second low voltage device is associated with the second zone, and a central control module. The central control module includes a first low voltage connection for receiving at least one first control signal from at least one of the low voltage devices and a high voltage connection for providing at least one second control signal to at least one of the high voltage devices. The central control module is configured to determine a daylight conversion factor based on the at least one control signal. Wherein the at least one second control signal is based at least in part on the daylight conversion factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Stuart Middleton-White, Gregory Smith, Robert Martin, Thomas J. Hartnagel, Theodore Eric Weber, Mike Crane, Terry Arbouw, Dawn R. Kack, David J. Rector
  • Patent number: 10180217
    Abstract: An LED architectural luminaire for providing the lighting characteristics of a fluorescent luminaire comprises an LED mounting plate having angled sides for mounting strips of LEDs to allow the LEDs to illuminate the entire face of the luminaire to achieve bat-wing light distribution and a favorable spacing criteria of about 1.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Seng Vang, Martin C. Werr, David J. Rector, Randy K. Lewis, Raymond A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20180132334
    Abstract: A control system including a plurality of high voltage devices grouped into a plurality of zones including a first zone and a second zone, a plurality of low voltage devices, wherein a first low voltage device is associated with the first zone and a second low voltage device is associated with the second zone, and a central control module. The central control module includes a first low voltage connection for receiving at least one first control signal from at least one of the low voltage devices and a high voltage connection for providing at least one second control signal to at least one of the high voltage devices. The central control module is configured to determine a daylight conversion factor based on the at least one control signal. Wherein the at least one second control signal is based at least in part on the daylight conversion factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Stuart Middleton-White, Gregory Smith, Robert Martin, Thomas J. Hartnagel, Theodore Eric Weber, Mike Crane, Terry Arbouw, Dawn R. Kack, David J. Rector
  • Patent number: 9877373
    Abstract: System and method include luminaires, control switches, occupancy detectors, and photocells connected to central control module for setting up, testing, commissioning and maintaining the system. Memory card interface and associated memory card provided for loading, saving and/or transferring configuration, update firmware, and log system operation data, which can be automatically recognized to perform appropriate actions. System and method provide switching between different mutually exclusive lighting modes where lighting of each mode is sequenced such that second lighting mode is initiated before first mode is terminated, resulting in continuity of lighting in controlled area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Stuart Middleton-White, Gregory Smith, Robert Martin, Thomas J. Hartnagel, Theodore Eric Weber, Mike Crane, Terry Arbouw, Dawn R. Kack, David J. Rector
  • Patent number: 9832840
    Abstract: System and method include luminaires, control switches, occupancy detectors, and photocells connected to central control module for setting up, testing, commissioning and maintaining the system. Memory card interface and associated memory card provided for loading, saving and/or transferring configuration, update firmware, and log system operation data, which can be automatically recognized to perform appropriate actions. System and method provide switching between different mutually exclusive lighting modes where lighting of each mode is sequenced such that second lighting mode is initiated before first mode is terminated, resulting in continuity of lighting in controlled area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Stuart Middleton-White, Gregory Smith, Robert Martin, Thomas J. Hartnagel, Theodore Eric Weber, Mike Crane, Terry Arbouw, Dawn R. Kack, David J. Rector
  • Publication number: 20170130938
    Abstract: A light fixture assembly includes a housing having an interior surface, a ballast mounted on the interior surface of the housing, a first reflector releasably coupled to the interior surface of the housing, the ballast being substantially enclosed between the housing and the first reflector when the first reflector is in a first, closed position and being exposed when the first reflector is in a second, open position spaced from at least a portion of the interior surface, a lens releasably coupled to the housing, the first reflector being substantially enclosed between the lens and the housing when the lens is in a first, closed position and substantially exposed when the lens is in a second, open position. This construction provides relatively easy and quick access to the ballast for replacement and from below the fixture if it is mounted in or on the ceiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Alan D. Seward, Martin C. Werr, David J. Rector, Randy K. Lewis, Raymond A. Brown
  • Patent number: 9551482
    Abstract: A light fixture assembly includes a housing having an interior surface, a ballast mounted on the interior surface of the housing, a first reflector releasably coupled to the interior surface of the housing, the ballast being substantially enclosed between the housing and the first reflector when the first reflector is in a first, closed position and being exposed when the first reflector is in a second, open position spaced from at least a portion of the interior surface, a lens releasably coupled to the housing, the first reflector being substantially enclosed between the lens and the housing when the lens is in a first, closed position and substantially exposed when the lens is in a second, open position. This construction provides relatively easy and quick access to the ballast for replacement and from below the fixture if it is mounted in or on the ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan D. Seward, Martin C. Werr, David J. Rector, Randy K. Lewis, Raymond A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20160305623
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a support positioned in a ceiling. A light module is connected to the support having a base, a light emitter, and an optic. The light modules allow different luminaire configurations to be formed out of similar components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Martin C. Werr, Dhavalkumar P. Patel, David J. Rector, Randy K. Lewis, Raymond A. Brown, David A. Simoni, Eric S. Walker, Duncan D.P. Jackson, Aidan Jamison, Niels Denekamp, Kristopher S. Steele, Eoin B. Billings, Andrew Black
  • Publication number: 20160021720
    Abstract: System and method include luminaires, control switches, occupancy detectors, and photocells connected to central control module for setting up, testing, commissioning and maintaining the system. Memory card interface and associated memory card provided for loading, saving and/or transferring configuration, update firmware, and log system operation data, which can be automatically recognized to perform appropriate actions. System and method provide switching between different mutually exclusive lighting modes where lighting of each mode is sequenced such that second lighting mode is initiated before first mode is terminated, resulting in continuity of lighting in controlled area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Stuart Middleton-White, Gregory Smith, Robert Martin, Thomas J. Hartnagel, Theodore Eric Weber, Mike Crane, Terry Arbouw, Dawn R. Kack, David J. Rector
  • Publication number: 20150257236
    Abstract: System and method include luminaires, control switches, occupancy detectors, and photocells connected to central control module for setting up, testing, commissioning and maintaining the system. Memory card interface and associated memory card provided for loading, saving and/or transferring configuration, update firmware, and log system operation data, which can be automatically recognized to perform appropriate actions. System and method provide switching between different mutually exclusive lighting modes where lighting of each mode is sequenced such that second lighting mode is initiated before first mode is terminated, resulting in continuity of lighting in controlled area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Stuart Middleton-White, Gregory Smith, Robert Martin, Thomas J. Hartnagel, Theodore Eric Weber, Mike Crane, Terry Arbouw, Dawn R. Kack, David J. Rector
  • Patent number: 9055624
    Abstract: System and method include luminaires, control switches, occupancy detectors, and photocells connected to central control module for setting up, testing, commissioning and maintaining the system. Memory card interface and associated memory card provided for loading, saving and/or transferring configuration, update firmware, and log system operation data, which can be automatically recognized to perform appropriate actions. System and method provide switching between different mutually exclusive lighting modes where lighting of each mode is sequenced such that second lighting mode is initiated before first mode is terminated, resulting in continuity of lighting in controlled area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Stuart Middleton-White, Gregory Smith, Robert Martin, Thomas J. Hartnagel, Theodore Eric Weber, Mike Crane, Terry Arbouw, Dawn R. Kack, David J. Rector
  • Publication number: 20140268752
    Abstract: An LED architectural luminaire comprising a gull wing reflector, an LED mounting plate and a central lens. The mounting plate is disposed in said reflector and includes a central flat mounting surface flanked by a pair of angled mounting surfaces, each of the mounting surfaces includes a strip of LEDs. The central lens is disposed over and hingeably removably connected to the mounting plate. End caps, light seals, and optional gaskets are disposed on the ends of the luminaire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Martin C Werr, David J. Rector, Raymond A. Brown, David D. Sitarski, Randy K. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20140268759
    Abstract: An LED architectural luminaire for providing the lighting characteristics of a fluorescent luminaire comprises an LED mounting plate having angled sides for mounting strips of LEDs to allow the LEDs to illuminate the entire face of the luminaire to achieve bat-wing light distribution and a favorable spacing criteria of about 1.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Seng Vang, Martin C. Werr, David J. Rector, Randy K. Lewis, Raymond A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20140146542
    Abstract: A light fixture assembly includes a housing having an interior surface, a ballast mounted on the interior surface of the housing, a first reflector releasably coupled to the interior surface of the housing, the ballast being substantially enclosed between the housing and the first reflector when the first reflector is in a first, closed position and being exposed when the first reflector is in a second, open position spaced from at least a portion of the interior surface, a lens releasably coupled to the housing, the first reflector being substantially enclosed between the lens and the housing when the lens is in a first, closed position and substantially exposed when the lens is in a second, open position. This construction provides relatively easy and quick access to the ballast for replacement and from below the fixture if it is mounted in or on the ceiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan D. Seward, Martin C. Werr, David J. Rector, Randy K. Lewis, Raymond A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20140049167
    Abstract: System and method include luminaires, control switches, occupancy detectors, and photocells connected to central control module for setting up, testing, commissioning and maintaining the system. Memory card interface and associated memory card provided for loading, saving and/or transferring configuration, update firmware, and log system operation data, which can be automatically recognized to perform appropriate actions. System and method provide switching between different mutually exclusive lighting modes where lighting of each mode is sequenced such that second lighting mode is initiated before first mode is terminated, resulting in continuity of lighting in controlled area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Stuart Middleton-White, Gregory Smith, Robert Martin, Thomas J. Hartnagel, Theodore Eric Weber, Mike Crane, Terry Arbouw, Dawn R. Kack, David J. Rector