Patents by Inventor James Lynn Schellack
James Lynn Schellack 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).
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Patent number: 8899776Abstract: A lighting device may include a housing configured to be attached to a thoroughfare surface. The housing may include a top surface, a proximal face, a distal face, and first and second sidewalls extending between the proximal face and the distal face. Circuitry may be carried by the housing. A first primary optic may be carried by the housing adjacent the first sidewall to define a first optical chamber, and a first light source may be positioned within the first optical chamber and carried by the housing adjacent the first sidewall. The first sidewall may have a first slanted section, and an axis of the first slanted section may skew to a longitudinal axis of the lighting device.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Lighting Science Group CorporationInventors: Mark Andrew Oostdyk, Addy S. Widjaja, Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Ran Zhou, James Lynn Schellack
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Publication number: 20140310948Abstract: A system for assembling a luminaire comprising a housing, a computer-controlled manipulation device, and a parts repository defined within the housing and configured to carry a plurality of light modules, a plurality of luminaire housings of various luminaire housing types, and a plurality of optics of various optic types. The system further comprises a programming device configured to program a light module of the plurality of light modules to emit light having lighting characteristics. Each of the light modules are configured to be removably couplable to the computer-controlled manipulation device. The luminaire housings each comprise a locking tab configured to permit the respective light modules to engage therewith, thereby enabling attachment of the respective light modules to the respective luminaire housings. Each of the optics comprise a locking tab configured to permit a respective luminaire housing to engage therewith, enabling attachment of the respective luminaire housing to the respective optic.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Robert R. Soler, David E. Bartine, Valerie A. Bastien, Matthew Regan, James Lynn Schellack
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Publication number: 20140301070Abstract: A thoroughfare lighting device may include a housing configured to be attached to a thoroughfare surface, having a top surface, a proximal face, a distal face, and first and second opposing sidewalls, a driver circuit, a plurality of light-emitting diodes electrically coupled to the driver circuit comprising a first set of LEDs configured to emit a generally white light, and a second set of LEDs configured to emit colored light that is observable by an observer. The lighting device may also include an optic carried by the housing and positioned in optical communication with the plurality of LEDs. The color of light emitted by the second set of LEDs may be selectable to indicate a condition of the thoroughfare in a direction of travel of the observer. Additionally, the first sidewall may taper in a direction of the distal face.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Andrew Oostdyk, Addy S. Widjaja, Fredric S. Maxik, David A. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Ran Zhou, James Lynn Schellack
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Patent number: 8840845Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for the treatment and purification of fluids (e.g., water) using a light-emitting diode (LED) light source. In one embodiment, for example, there is provided a fluid flow conduit having an LED light source and a photo-catalytic material disposed therein. The LED light source emits ultraviolet light with a peak wavelength between about 265 nm and about 400 nm. In operation, the photo-catalytic material absorbs the ultraviolet light from the LED light source, and releases free radicals into the fluid. The free radicals then degrade organic substances (e.g., bacteria) in the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Biological Illumination, LLCInventors: Robert R. Soler, Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Valerie Ann Bastien, James Lynn Schellack, Eliza Katar Grove
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Publication number: 20140239820Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for outdoor lighting, which generally include two or more light sources. One light source is a monochromatic light source producing a light with a peak wavelength of about 580 nm or above. A second light source is a polychromatic light source producing a green-tint white light. During a standby operational mode, a control system maintains the first light source illuminated. The control system, which includes an integrated imaging system, illuminates the second light source when the imaging system identifies a target in an illumination area. Methods of preparing and using such outdoor lighting system are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Biological Illumination, LLCInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Valerie Ann Bastien, James Lynn Schellack, Eliza Katar Grove
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Publication number: 20140236266Abstract: A lighting apparatus including a plurality of luminaires, each including a controller configured to operate the luminaire and positioned in communication with a computerized device. Each luminaire is selectively operable to emit source light, characterized by a dominant source light wavelength within a range from 390 nanometers to 750 nanometers. The luminaires are arrangable so as to form an array. Some luminaires of the plurality of luminaires are operable such that at least two of the luminaires emit source lights with different dominant source light wavelengths and the source lights emitted by the luminaires combine to form a combined light at a distance from the luminaires defined as a combining distance. The dominant source light wavelength of some of the luminaires varies with time. The luminaires are configured to be operated to selectively emit light having a spectral power distribution that reduces melatonin suppression.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Biological Illumination, LLCInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Valerie A. Bastien, James Lynn Schellack
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Patent number: 8761447Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for outdoor lighting, which generally include two or more light sources. One light source is a monochromatic light source producing a light with a peak wavelength of about 580 nm or above. A second light source is a polychromatic light source producing a green-tint white light. During a standby operational mode, a control system maintains the first light source illuminated. The control system, which includes an integrated imaging system, illuminates both the first light source and the second light source when the imaging system identifies a target in an illumination area. Methods of preparing and using such outdoor lighting system are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Biological Illumination, LLCInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Valerie A. Bastien, James Lynn Schellack, Eliza Katar Grove
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Patent number: 8743023Abstract: A lighting system including a plurality of luminaires capable of generating polychromatic light having a dominant wavelength in the visible spectrum and arranged into an array and a computerized device electrically coupled to the plurality of luminaires so as to selectively operate each individual luminaire to produce source light varying with each other and with time. The computerized device operates the luminaire such that each luminaire emits a source light, the source lights combining to form a combined light having selected characteristics. Each of the plurality of luminaires may be operable to emit light having increased spectral opponency, thereby reducing melatonin suppression. The source lights, when perceived directly, recreate a lighting scenario having varying lighting characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Biological Illumination, LLCInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Valerie A. Bastien, James Lynn Schellack
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Publication number: 20130293106Abstract: A retrofit canopy light system is provided that has a multi-output power supply assembly in electrical communication with a plurality of luminaire assemblies through a plurality of distribution wires. In one embodiment, each luminaire assembly may receive an electric current from a respective distribution wire extending from the power supply assembly. The power supply assembly may convert high-voltage AC to low-voltage, regulated DC. Each luminaire assembly may comprise a light source and a low profile, heat-dissipating frame in thermal and mechanical communication with the light source. The heat-dissipating frame may be constructed of a thermally conductive material, and may include a plurality of heat sink fins and bars. The heat-dissipating frame may present a substantially flat surface configured for flush mounting adjacent to an existing canopy fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, James Lynn Schellack, Addy S. Widjaja
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Publication number: 20130280135Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for the treatment and purification of fluids (e.g., water) using a light-emitting diode (LED) light source. In one embodiment, for example, there is provided a fluid flow conduit having an LED light source and a photo-catalytic material disposed therein. The LED light source emits ultraviolet light with a peak wavelength between about 265 nm and about 400 nm. In operation, the photo-catalytic material absorbs the ultraviolet light from the LED light source, and releases free radicals into the fluid. The free radicals then degrade organic substances (e.g., bacteria) in the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Robert R. Soler, Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Valerie Ann Bastien, James Lynn Schellack, Eliza Katar Grove
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Publication number: 20130278148Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for outdoor lighting, which generally include two or more light sources. One light source is a monochromatic light source producing a light with a peak wavelength of about 580 nm or above. A second light source is a polychromatic light source producing a green-tint white light. During a standby operational mode, a control system maintains the first light source illuminated. The control system, which includes an integrated imaging system, illuminates both the first light source and the second light source when the imaging system identifies a target in an illumination area. Methods of preparing and using such outdoor lighting system are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Valerie A. Bastien, James Lynn Schellack, Eliza Katar Grove
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Publication number: 20130257312Abstract: A lighting system including a plurality of luminaires capable of generating polychromatic light having a dominant wavelength in the visible spectrum and arranged into an array and a computerized device electrically coupled to the plurality of luminaires so as to selectively operate each individual luminaire to produce source light varying with each other and with time. The computerized device operates the luminaire such that each luminaire emits a source light, the source lights combining to form a combined light having selected characteristics. Each of the plurality of luminaires may be operable to emit light having increased spectral opponency, thereby reducing melatonin suppression. The source lights, when perceived directly, recreate a lighting scenario having varying lighting characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Valerie A. Bastien, James Lynn Schellack
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Patent number: 8476829Abstract: LED lighting systems and methods of manufacture, which include one or more of the following: (1) a solid state active heat sink for cooling one or more LED chips; (2) a front end power supply providing high voltage to the active heat sink component; (3) a front end power supply that provides a relatively low voltage load to a plurality of LED chips; (4) a front end hybrid power supply with both a high and low voltage output, wherein the high voltage is at least 2kV higher than the low voltage output; (5) an over-mold encapsulating the front end components, wherein the over-mold is provided by a reaction injection molding process; (6) a digital micro-minor device (DMD) for providing pixilated light, color mixing, and intensity control; and (7) an optic having quantum dots (QDs), wherein the light output of the DMD activates for the QDs.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Biological Illumination, LLCInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Valerie Ann Bastien, James Lynn Schellack, Eliza Katar Grove
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Patent number: 8420022Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for the treatment and purification of fluids (e.g., water) using a light-emitting diode (LED) light source. In one embodiment, for example, there is provided a fluid flow conduit having an LED light source and a photo-catalytic material disposed therein. The LED light source emits ultraviolet light with a peak wavelength between about 265 nm and about 400 nm. In operation, the photo-catalytic material absorbs the ultraviolet light from the LED light source, and releases free radicals into the fluid. The free radicals then degrade organic substances (e.g., bacteria) in the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Biological Illumination, LLCInventors: Robert R. Soler, Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Valerie Ann Bastien, James Lynn Schellack, Eliza Katar Grove
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Patent number: 8401231Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for outdoor lighting, which generally include two or more light sources. One light source is a monochromatic light source producing a light with a peak wavelength of about 580 nm or above. A second light source is a polychromatic light source producing a green-tint white light. During a standby operational mode, a control system maintains the first light source illuminated. The control system, which includes an integrated imaging system, illuminates both the first light source and the second light source when the imaging system identifies a target in an illumination area. Methods of preparing and using such outdoor lighting system are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Biological Illumination, LLCInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Valerie Ann Bastien, James Lynn Schellack, Eliza Katar Grove
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Publication number: 20130005058Abstract: LED lighting systems and methods of manufacture, which include one or more of the following: (1) a solid state active heat sink for cooling one or more LED chips; (2) a front end power supply providing high voltage to the active heat sink component; (3) a front end power supply that provides a relatively low voltage load to a plurality of LED chips; (4) a front end hybrid power supply with both a high and low voltage output, wherein the high voltage is at least 2 kV higher than the low voltage output; (5) an over-mold encapsulating the front end components, wherein the over-mold is provided by a reaction injection molding process; (6) a digital micro-minor device (DMD) for providing pixilated light, color mixing, and intensity control; and (7) an optic having quantum dots (QDs), wherein the light output of the DMD activates for the QDs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: BIOLOGICAL ILLUMINATION, LLCInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Valerie Ann Bastien, James Lynn Schellack, Eliza Katar Grove
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Patent number: D677824Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Lighting Science Group CorporationInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, James Lynn Schellack, Addy S. Widjaja
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Patent number: D701636Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Lighting Science Group CorporationInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, James Lynn Schellack, Addy S. Widjaja
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Patent number: D701639Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Lighting Science Group CorporationInventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Erica Rene Voss, Ran Zhou, James Lynn Schellack, Addy S. Widjaja, James Beahn
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Patent number: D705972Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Lighting Science Group CorporationInventors: Mark Andrew Oostdyk, Addy S. Widjaja, Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Ran Zhou, James Lynn Schellack