Patents by Inventor David Tikkanen

David Tikkanen 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: 10187946
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for configuring and powering light fixture loads for a LED low voltage distribution system. The method and apparatus include converting power being supplied for powering the set of light fixture loads and then limiting this converted power to a set of multiple current outputs supplied to the light fixture loads. The multiple current outputs are then split or regrouped prior to being delivered to the light fixture loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: LUMASTREAM CANADA ULC
    Inventors: David Tikkanen, Jason Neudorf, Steven Lyons, Kyle Hathaway
  • Publication number: 20180352637
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for providing a network connected low voltage lighting system. In one embodiment, the disclosure may be seen as an Internet of Things (loT) network connected low voltage lighting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: David TIKKANEN, Jason NEUDORF, Chris BOOTH
  • Patent number: 10076016
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for providing a network connected low voltage lighting system. In one embodiment, the disclosure may be seen as an Internet of Things (IoT) network connected low voltage lighting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: LumaStream Canada ULC
    Inventors: David Tikkanen, Jason Neudorf, Chris Booth
  • Patent number: 10045421
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a system, power supplied to a solid state lighting (SSL) device when an operational fault condition is sensed such as when the power level being supplied to the device is sensed to be meeting or higher than an expected or predetermined level. The system, method and apparatus provide a recovery aspect which means that the SSL device will not be automatically shut down (or power being supplied to the SSL device will not be immediately stopped) upon the discovery of the operational fault condition but will enter a recovery mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: LUMASTREAM CANADA ULC
    Inventors: David Tikkanen, Kyle Hathaway
  • Patent number: 9942954
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for controlling solid state lighting. The solid state lighting is controlled by the combination of a constant current reduction approach and a dithering approaching. The constant current reduction approach is used over a high light intensity range while the dithering approach is used over a low light intensity range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: LUMASTREAM CANADA ULC
    Inventors: Jason Neudorf, David Tikkanen
  • Publication number: 20170359874
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for configuring and powering light fixture loads for a LED low voltage distribution system. The method and apparatus include converting power being supplied for powering the set of light fixture loads and then limiting this converted power to a set of multiple current outputs supplied to the light fixture loads. The multiple current outputs are then split or regrouped prior to being delivered to the light fixture loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: David TIKKANEN, Jason NEUDORF
  • Publication number: 20170332462
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for providing a network connected low voltage lighting system. In one embodiment, the disclosure may be seen as an Internet of Things (IoT) network connected low voltage lighting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventor: David TIKKANEN
  • Patent number: 9775207
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for configuring and powering light fixture loads for a LED low voltage distribution system. The method and apparatus include converting power being supplied for powering the set of light fixture loads and then limiting this converted power to a set of multiple current outputs supplied to the light fixture loads. The multiple current outputs are then split or regrouped prior to being delivered to the light fixture loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: LUMASTREAM CANADA ULC
    Inventors: David Tikkanen, Jason Neudorf, Steven Lyons, Kyle Hathaway
  • Publication number: 20170135167
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a system, power supplied to a solid state lighting (SSL) device when an operational fault condition is sensed such as when the power level being supplied to the device is sensed to be meeting or higher than an expected or predetermined level. The system, method and apparatus provide a recovery aspect which means that the SSL device will not be automatically shut down (or power being supplied to the SSL device will not be immediately stopped) upon the discovery of the operational fault condition but will enter a recovery mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: David TIKKANEN, Kyle HATHAWAY
  • Patent number: 9591713
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a system, method and apparatus for monitoring and limiting power supplied to a solid state lighting (SSL) device when an operational fault condition is sensed such as when the power level being supplied to the device is sensed to be meeting or higher than an expected or predetermined level. The system, method and apparatus provide a recovery aspect which means that the SSL device will not be automatically shut down (or power being supplied to the SSL device will not be immediately stopped) upon the discovery of the operational fault condition but will enter a recovery mode. The system may be used for white light general illumination applications as well as to color changing applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: LUMASTREAM CANADA ULC
    Inventors: David Tikkanen, Kyle Hathaway
  • Publication number: 20160360589
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for controlling solid state lighting. The solid state lighting is controlled by the combination of a constant current reduction approach and a dithering approaching. The constant current reduction approach is used over a high light intensity range while the dithering approach is used over a low light intensity range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Jason NEUDORF, David TIKKANEN
  • Publication number: 20160198541
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for configuring and powering light fixture loads for a LED low voltage distribution system. The method and apparatus include converting power being supplied for powering the set of light fixture loads and then limiting this converted power to a set of multiple current outputs supplied to the light fixture loads. The multiple current outputs are then split or regrouped prior to being delivered to the light fixture loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: David TIKKANEN, Jason NEUDORF, Steven LYONS, Kyle HATHAWAY
  • Publication number: 20160128144
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a system, method and apparatus for monitoring and limiting power supplied to a solid state lighting (SSL) device when an operational fault condition is sensed such as when the power level being supplied to the device is sensed to be meeting or higher than an expected or predetermined level. The system, method and apparatus provide a recovery aspect which means that the SSL device will not be automatically shut down (or power being supplied to the SSL device will not be immediately stopped) upon the discovery of the operational fault condition but will enter a recovery mode. The system may be used for white light general illumination applications as well as to color changing applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: David TIKKANEN, Kyle HATHAWAY
  • Patent number: 9320093
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for configuring and powering light fixture loads for a LED low voltage distribution system. The method and apparatus include converting power being supplied for powering the set of light fixture loads and then limiting this converted power to a set of multiple current outputs supplied to the light fixture loads. The multiple current outputs are then split or regrouped prior to being delivered to the light fixture loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: LUMASTREAM CANADA ULC
    Inventors: David Tikkanen, Christopher Douglas Booth
  • Patent number: 9078310
    Abstract: A configurable light emitting diode (LED) driver for powering a set of light fixture loads including a power circuit and a primary controller for controlling the power circuit. The driver further includes a set of output current drivers, each of the set of output current drivers connected to one of the set of light fixture loads for controlling the associated light fixture load and a secondary controller for controlling the set of output current drivers. The driver also includes an apparatus for mapping the set of output current drivers to various dimming zones and for mapping output channels into groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: LUMASTREAM CANADA ULC
    Inventors: David Tikkanen, Jason Neudorf, Steven Lyons, Kyle Hathaway
  • Patent number: 9049759
    Abstract: A configurable light emitting diode (LED) driver for powering a set of light fixture loads comprising a power circuit which includes an inrush current limit and a DC/DC convertor, a power factor correction (PFC) boost connected to the inrush current limit and the DC/DC converter, a regulated output voltage bus connected to the DC/DC converter, and a primary digital controller for controlling the power circuit. The driver further includes a set of output current drivers, each of the set of output current drivers connected to one of the set of light fixture loads for powering the associated light fixture load. The driver also includes an apparatus for configuring the set of output current drivers to an output current set point and at least one power limit connected to the regulated output voltage bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Lumastream Canada ULC
    Inventors: David Tikkanen, Jason Neudorf, Steven Lyons, Kyle Grahame Hathaway
  • Patent number: 9039230
    Abstract: A track lighting apparatus includes a frame, a power distributor, and an electrical interface. The frame includes a track configured to support a plurality of light fixtures. The power distributor electrically connects two or more inputs to two or more supply channels. Each supply channel is electrically insulated from other supply channels. The electrical interface includes electrical components that form two or more supply channels such that the supply channels form an incomplete series circuit that includes two or more breaks. A light fixture or a jumper is electrically connected across each break to complete the series circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Lunastream, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Crimi, Chris Booth, David Tikkanen
  • Publication number: 20150115839
    Abstract: A configurable light emitting diode (LED) driver for powering a set of light fixture loads including a power circuit and a primary controller for controlling the power circuit. The driver further includes a set of output current drivers, each of the set of output current drivers connected to one of the set of light fixture loads for controlling the associated light fixture load and a secondary controller for controlling the set of output current drivers. The driver also includes an apparatus for mapping the set of output current drivers to various dimming zones and for mapping output channels into groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: David TIKKANEN, Jason NEUDORF, Steven LYONS, Kyle HATHAWAY
  • Publication number: 20150108912
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for configuring and powering light fixture loads for a LED low voltage distribution system. The method and apparatus include converting power being supplied for powering the set of light fixture loads and then limiting this converted power to a set of multiple current outputs supplied to the light fixture loads. The multiple current outputs are then split or regrouped prior to being delivered to the light fixture loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: David TIKKANEN, Christopher Douglas BOOTH
  • Patent number: RE49872
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for configuring and powering light fixture loads for a LED low voltage distribution system. The method and apparatus include converting power being supplied for powering the set of light fixture loads and then limiting this converted power to a set of multiple current outputs supplied to the light fixture loads. The multiple current outputs are then split or regrouped prior to being delivered to the light fixture loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventors: David Tikkanen, I, Jason Neudorf, Steven Lyons, Kyle Hathaway