Patents by Inventor Gary D. Trott

Gary D. Trott 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: 9345091
    Abstract: Light emitting device (LED) light fixture control systems and related methods are disclosed. A system and method in one aspect can include at least one LED configured to emit light at an illumination output level and at least one light sensor configured to measure the illumination output level of light emitted by the LED. A system and method can also include a control unit configured to detect the illumination output level emitted by the at least one LED falling below an original illumination output level and to increase the illumination output level by the at least one LED to produce a predetermined lighting level associated with the original illumination output level in an area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul K. Pickard, Michael James Harris, Gary D. Trott
  • Publication number: 20140225511
    Abstract: Light emitting device (LED) light fixture control systems and related methods are disclosed. A system and method in one aspect can include at least one LED configured to emit light at an illumination output level and at least one light sensor configured to measure the illumination output level of light emitted by the LED. A system and method can also include a control unit configured to detect the illumination output level emitted by the at least one LED falling below an original illumination output level and to increase the illumination output level by the at least one LED to produce a predetermined lighting level associated with the original illumination output level in an area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: Paul K. Pickard, Michael James Harris, Gary D. Trott
  • Patent number: 8435060
    Abstract: Fixtures, apparatuses, and related methods are provided that provide for a non-Edison connection for receiving a lamp housing of a lighting device having a non-Edison connector. The fixture can include a fixture housing and a non-Edison socket securable to the fixture housing. The fixture can also include an engagement device for engaging a lamp housing of a lighting device that has a non-Edison connector upon insertion of the lamp housing into the fixture housing and engaging the non-Edison socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul K. Pickard, Gary D. Trott, James Michael Lay
  • Publication number: 20120170285
    Abstract: Fixtures, apparatuses, and related methods are provided that provide for a non-Edison connection for receiving a lamp housing of a lighting device having a non-Edison connector. The fixture can include a fixture housing and a non-Edison socket securable to the fixture housing. The fixture can also include an engagement device for engaging a lamp housing of a lighting device that has a non-Edison connector upon insertion of the lamp housing into the fixture housing and engaging the non-Edison socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Paul K. Pickard, Gary D. Trott, James Michael Lay
  • Patent number: 7918589
    Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one example, the lens includes a curved prismatic surface that can be oriented toward or away from the underlying light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: John T. Mayfield, III, Gary D. Trott, Carl T. Gould, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Publication number: 20090141487
    Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one example, the lens includes a curved prismatic surface that can be oriented toward or away from the underlying light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: ABL IP HOLDING LLC
    Inventors: Carl T. Gould, John T. Mayfield, III, Gary D. Trott, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7455422
    Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one example, the lens includes a curved prismatic surface that can be oriented toward or away from the underlying light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Carl T. Gould, John T. Mayfield, III, Gary D. Trott, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7296910
    Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned; a housing defining at least one selectively enclosable ballast enclosure; and a ballast that is positionable in the at least one ballast enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Mayfield, III, Stephen H. Lydecker, Gary D. Trott, Carl T. Gould, Kevin Leadford, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7261435
    Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one example, the lens includes a curved prismatic surface that can be oriented toward or away from the underlying light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl T. Gould, John T. Mayfield, III, Gary D. Trott, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Patent number: 7229192
    Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one example, the lens includes a curved prismatic surface that can be oriented toward or away from the underlying light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Mayfield, III, Stephen H. Lydecker, Gary D. Trott, Carl T. Gould, Kevin Leadford, Christopher L. Sharp
  • Patent number: D541468
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Mayfield, III, Gary D. Trott, Carl T. Gould, Christopher L. Sharp