Patents by Inventor George Brainard

George Brainard 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: 20200222716
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the circadian input of a light source includes selecting a circadian input to be measured based on an action spectrum corresponding to a wavelength sensitivity of photoreceptors for a circadian regulation system, where the circadian input is configured to stimulate a retinaldehyde photopigment, and for measuring spectral intensity across the action spectrum to determine the circadian input of the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: George BRAINARD, Gena Glickman
  • Publication number: 20200222717
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the circadian input of a light source includes selecting a circadian input to be measured based on an action spectrum corresponding to a wavelength sensitivity of photoreceptors for a circadian regulation system, where the circadian input is configured to stimulate a retinaldehyde photopigment, and for measuring spectral intensity across the action spectrum to determine the circadian input of the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: George Brainard, Gena Glickman
  • Publication number: 20200114170
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the circadian input of a light source includes selecting a circadian input to be measured based on an action spectrum corresponding to a wavelength sensitivity of photoreceptors for a circadian regulation system, where the circadian input is configured to stimulate a retinaldehyde photopigment, and for measuring spectral intensity across the action spectrum to determine the circadian input of the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: George BRAINARD, Gena GLICKMAN
  • Patent number: 10603507
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the circadian input of a light source includes selecting a circadian input to be measured based on an action spectrum corresponding to a wavelength sensitivity of photoreceptors for a circadian regulation system, where the circadian input is configured to stimulate a retinaldehyde photopigment, and for measuring spectral intensity across the action spectrum to determine the circadian input of the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE LIGHTING AND RADIOMETRICS, LLC.
    Inventors: George Brainard, Gena Glickman
  • Publication number: 20190184194
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the circadian input of a light source includes selecting a circadian input to be measured based on an action spectrum corresponding to a wavelength sensitivity of photoreceptors for a circadian regulation system, where the circadian input is configured to stimulate a retinaldehyde photopigment, and for measuring spectral intensity across the action spectrum to determine the circadian input of the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: GEORGE BRAINARD, GENA GLICKMAN
  • Publication number: 20190151675
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the circadian input of a light source includes selecting a circadian input to be measured based on an action spectrum corresponding to a wavelength sensitivity of photoreceptors for a circadian regulation system, where the circadian input is configured to stimulate a retinaldehyde photopigment, and for measuring spectral intensity across the action spectrum to determine the circadian input of the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: George BRAINARD, Gena GLICKMAN
  • Patent number: 10213619
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the circadian input of a light source includes selecting a circadian input to be measured based on an action spectrum corresponding to a wavelength sensitivity of photoreceptors for a circadian regulation system, where the circadian input is configured to stimulate a retinaldehyde photopigment, and for measuring spectral intensity across the action spectrum to determine the circadian input of the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Progressive Lighting and Radiometrics, LLC
    Inventors: George Brainard, Gena Glickman
  • Publication number: 20160213946
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the circadian input of a light source includes selecting a circadian input to be measured based on an action spectrum corresponding to a wavelength sensitivity of photoreceptors for a circadian regulation system, where the circadian input is configured to stimulate a retinaldehyde photopigment, and for measuring spectral intensity across the action spectrum to determine the circadian input of the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: GEORGE BRAINARD, GENA GLICKMAN
  • Publication number: 20160206898
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the circadian input of a light source includes selecting a circadian input to be measured based on an action spectrum corresponding to a wavelength sensitivity of photoreceptors for a circadian regulation system, where the circadian input is configured to stimulate a retinaldehyde photopigment, and for measuring spectral intensity across the action spectrum to determine the circadian input of the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: GEORGE BRAINARD, GENA GLICKMAN
  • Publication number: 20140243935
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the circadian input of a light source includes selecting a circadian input to be measured based on an action spectrum corresponding to a wavelength sensitivity of photoreceptors for a circadian regulation system, where the circadian input is configured to stimulate a retinaldehyde photopigment, and for measuring spectral intensity across the action spectrum to determine the circadian input of the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Progressive Lighting and Radiometrics, LLC
    Inventors: George BRAINARD, Gena GLICKMAN
  • Publication number: 20130261707
    Abstract: The present invention involves a light system for stimulating or regulating neuroendocrine, circadian, and photoneural systems in mammals based upon the discovery of peak sensitivity ranging from 425-505 nm; a light meter system for quantifying light which stimulates or regulates mammalian circadian, photoneural, and neuroendocrine systems. The present invention also relates to translucent and transparent materials, and lamps or other light sources with or without filters capable of stimulating or regulating neuroendocrine, circadian, and photoneural systems in mammals. Additionally, the present invention involves treatment of mammals with a wide variety of disorders or deficits, including light responsive disorders, eating disorders, menstrual cycle disorders, non-specific alerting and performance deficits, hormone-sensitive cancers, and cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: George Brainard, Gena Blickman
  • Patent number: 8366755
    Abstract: The present invention involves a light system for stimulating or regulating neuroendocrine, circadian, and photoneural systems in mammals based upon the discovery of peak sensitivity ranging from 425-505 nm; a light meter system for quantifying light which stimulates or regulates mammalian circadian, photoneural, and neuroendocrine systems. The present invention also relates to translucent and transparent materials, and lamps or other light sources with or without filters capable of stimulating or regulating neuroendocrine, circadian, and photoneural systems in mammals. Additionally, the present invention involves treatment of mammals with a wide variety of disorders or deficits, including light responsive disorders, eating disorders, menstrual cycle disorders, non-specific alerting and performance deficits, hormone-sensitive cancers, and cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Progressive Lighting and Radiometrics, LLC
    Inventors: George Brainard, Gena Glickman
  • Publication number: 20100214559
    Abstract: The present invention involves a light system for stimulating or regulating neuroendocrine, circadian, and photoneural systems in mammals based upon the discovery of peak sensitivity ranging from 425-505 nm; a light meter system for quantifying light which stimulates or regulates mammalian circadian, photoneural, and neuroendocrine systems. The present invention also relates to translucent and transparent materials, and lamps or other light sources with or without filters capable of stimulating or regulating neuroendocrine, circadian, and photoneural systems in mammals. Additionally, the present invention involves treatment of mammals with a wide variety of disorders or deficits, including light responsive disorders, eating disorders, menstrual cycle disorders, non-specific alerting and performance deficits, hormone-sensitive cancers, and cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: George Brainard, Gena Glickman
  • Patent number: 7678140
    Abstract: The present invention involves a light system for stimulating or regulating neuroendocrine, circadian, and photoneural systems in mammals based upon the discovery of peak sensitivity ranging from 425-505 nm; a light meter system for quantifying light which stimulates or regulates mammalian circadian, photoneural, and neuroendocrine systems. The present invention also relates to translucent and transparent materials, and lamps or other light sources with or without filters capable of stimulating or regulating neuroendocrine, circadian, and photoneural systems in mammals. Additionally, the present invention involves treatment of mammals with a wide variety of disorders or deficits, including light responsive disorders, eating disorders, menstrual cycle disorders, non-specific alerting and performance deficits, hormone-sensitive cancers, and cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventors: George Brainard, Gena Glickman
  • Publication number: 20060106437
    Abstract: The present invention is a method for modifying the circadian cycle of a human subject to a desired state. The method includes the steps of assessing the present circadian cycle of the human subject, determining the characteristics of a desired circadian cycle, selecting an appropriate time during which to apply a stimulus of light to effect a desired modification of the present circadian cycle, and applying the light stimulus at the selected appropriate time to achieve the desired circadian cycle for the human subject. The stimulus of light comprises monochromatic short wavelength light (446-483 nm) or white light substantially comprising short wavelength light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Czeisler, Steven Lockley, Richard Kronauer, George Brainard
  • Publication number: 20010056293
    Abstract: The present invention involves a light system for stimulating or regulating neuroendocrine, circadian, and photoneural systems in mammals based upon the discovery of peak sensitivity ranging from 425-505 nm; a light meter system for quantifying light which stimulates or regulates mammalian circadian, photoneural, and neuroendocrine systems. The present invention also relates to translucent and transparent materials, and lamps or other light sources with or without filters capable of stimulating or regulating neuroendocrine, circadian, and photoneural systems in mammals. Additionally, the present invention involves treatment of mammals with a wide variety of disorders or deficits, including light responsive disorders, eating disorders, menstrual cycle disorders, non-specific alerting and performance deficits, hormone-sensitive cancers, and cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventor: George Brainard