Patents by Inventor Jo Venezia

Jo Venezia 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: 20120195068
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a panel having an edge, the edge having a thickness defined between a front surface of the panel and a back surface of the panel, the panel configured to propagate light therein. The lighting system further includes a first light emitting diode (LED) light source and a second LED light source disposed in serrated arrangement along the edge of the panel so that light emitted from respective light emitting surfaces of the light sources impinges on the edge of the panel and enters the panel through the edge and so that the light emitting surfaces lie in respective planes that are not parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Michael Lim, Robert F. Karlicek, JR., Michael Gregory Brown, Jo A. Venezia
  • Patent number: 8162526
    Abstract: Light emitting devices, and related components, processes, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Rambus International Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Michael Lim, Robert F. Karlicek, Jr., Michael Gregory Brown, Jo A. Venezia
  • Patent number: 8100567
    Abstract: Light-emitting devices can include a package that supports one or more light-emitting die (e.g., light-emitting diode die, laser diode die) and which can ensure mechanically stability, can facilitate electrical and/or thermal coupling with light-emitting die, and can manipulate the manner by which light generated by the die is emitted out of the light-emitting device. The package can also facilitate the integration of the light-emitting devices in various components and systems. For example, suitable packages may facilitate the use of light-emitting devices in components and systems such as light-emitting panel assemblies, LCD back lighting, general lighting, decorative or display lighting, automotive lighting, and other types of lighting components and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Rambus International Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Michael Lim, Elefterios Lidorikis, Jo A. Venezia, Nikolay I. Nemchuk, Robert F. Karlicek, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110240961
    Abstract: Light emitting devices, and related components, processes, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: RAMBUS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Michael Lim, Robert F. Karlicek, JR., Michael Gregory Brown, Jo A. Venezia
  • Patent number: 7692207
    Abstract: Light-emitting devices, and related components, processes, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Paul Panaccione, Robert F. Karlicek, Jr., Michael Lim, Elefterios Lidorikis, Jo A. Venezia, Christian Hoepfner
  • Patent number: 7667238
    Abstract: Light-emitting devices, and related components, processes, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Michael Lim, Robert F. Karlicek, Jr., Michael Gregory Brown, Jo A. Venezia
  • Publication number: 20090014740
    Abstract: Devices, such as light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs), and methods associated with such devices are provided. A light-emitting device may include an interface through which emitted light passes therethrough. The interface having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a pattern, wherein the pattern is arranged to provide light emission that has a substantially isotropic emission pattern and is more collimated than a Lambertian distribution of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Elefterios Lidorikis, Michael Lim, Nikolay I. Nemchuk, Jo A. Venezia
  • Patent number: 7391059
    Abstract: Devices, such as light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs), and methods associated with such devices are provided. A light-emitting device may include an interface through which emitted light passes therethrough. The interface having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a pattern, wherein the pattern is arranged to provide light emission that has a substantially isotropic emission pattern and is more collimated than a Lambertian distribution of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Elefterios Lidorikis, Michael Lim, Nikolay I. Nemchuk, Jo A. Venezia
  • Patent number: 7388233
    Abstract: Devices, such as light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs), and methods associated with such devices are provided. A light-emitting device may include an interface including a first region and a second region. The first region having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a first pattern, and the second region having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a second pattern, wherein the second pattern is a rotation of the first pattern. A method of forming a light-emitting device is provided. The method comprises forming an interface comprising a first region and a second region. The first region having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a first pattern, and the second region having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a second pattern, wherein the second pattern is a rotation of the first pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Elefterios Lidorikis, Michael Lim, Nikolay I. Nemchuck, Jo A. Venezia
  • Publication number: 20080099777
    Abstract: Light-emitting devices can include a package that supports one or more light-emitting die (e.g., light-emitting diode die, laser diode die) and which can ensure mechanically stability, can facilitate electrical and/or thermal coupling with light-emitting die, and can manipulate the manner by which light generated by the die is emitted out of the light-emitting device. The package can also facilitate the integration of the light-emitting devices in various components and systems. For example, suitable packages may facilitate the use of light-emitting devices in components and systems such as light-emitting panel assemblies, LCD back lighting, general lighting, decorative or display lighting, automotive lighting, and other types of lighting components and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Jo A. Venezia, Michael Lim, Nikolay I. Nemchuk, Robert F. Karlicek, Elefterios Lidorikis
  • Patent number: 7348603
    Abstract: Devices, such as light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs), and methods associated with such devices are provided. A light-emitting device designed to emit light may include an interface through which emitted light passes therethrough, wherein the interface has a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a pattern. The pattern may be arranged to provide anisotropic light emission characterized by an emission pattern on a far-field projection plane substantially parallel to the interface, wherein a first total light intensity along a first axis on the projection plane is at least 20% greater than a second total light intensity along a second axis on the projection plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Elefterios Lidorikis, Michael Lim, Nikolay I. Nemchuck, Jo A. Venezia
  • Publication number: 20070295981
    Abstract: Light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs) and methods associated with such devices are provided. The devices may include a first pattern and a second pattern which are formed at one or more interfaces of the device (e.g., the emission surface). The patterns may be positioned such that light generated by the device passes through the interfaces of the patterns when being emitted. The patterns can be defined by a series of features (e.g., vias, posts) having certain characteristics (e.g., feature size, depth, periodicity, nearest neighbor distance, etc.) which may be controlled to influence properties of the light emitted from the device, including improving extraction and/or collimation of the emitted light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei Erchak, Michael Lim, Elefterios Lidorikis, Jo Venezia, Robert Karlicek, Nikolay Nemchuk
  • Publication number: 20070085084
    Abstract: Devices, such as light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs), and methods associated with such devices are provided. A light-emitting device may include an interface through which emitted light passes therethrough. The interface having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a pattern, wherein the pattern is arranged to provide light emission that has a substantially isotropic emission pattern and is more collimated than a Lambertian distribution of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei Erchak, Elefterios Lidorikis, Michael Lim, Nikolay Nemchuk, Jo Venezia
  • Publication number: 20070085083
    Abstract: Devices, such as light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs), and methods associated with such devices are provided. A light-emitting device designed to emit light may include an interface through which emitted light passes therethrough, wherein the interface has a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a pattern. The pattern may be arranged to provide anisotropic light emission characterized by an emission pattern on a far-field projection plane substantially parallel to the interface, wherein a first total light intensity along a first axis on the projection plane is at least 20% greater than a second total light intensity along a second axis on the projection plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei Erchak, Elefterios Lidorikis, Michael Lim, Nikolay Nemchuk, Jo Venezia
  • Publication number: 20070085082
    Abstract: Light-emitting devices can include a package that supports one or more light-emitting die (e.g., light-emitting diode die, laser diode die) and which can ensure mechanically stability, can facilitate electrical and/or thermal coupling with light-emitting die, and can manipulate the manner by which light generated by the die is emitted out of the light-emitting device. The package can also facilitate the integration of the light-emitting devices in various components and systems. For example, suitable packages may facilitate the use of light-emitting devices in components and systems such as light-emitting panel assemblies, LCD back lighting, general lighting, decorative or display lighting, automotive lighting, and other types of lighting components and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei Erchak, Michael Lim, Elefterios Lidorikis, Jo Venezia, Nikolay Nemchuk, Robert Karlicek
  • Publication number: 20070085098
    Abstract: Devices, such as light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs), and methods associated with such devices are provided. The device may include an interface having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a transformed pattern, wherein the transformed pattern conforms to a transformation of a precursor pattern according to a mathematical function. A method is also provided for generating a pattern for incorporation in a device. The method comprises providing a precursor pattern, and transforming the precursor pattern according to a mathematical function, thereby generating a transformed pattern. Alternatively, or additionally, the device may include an interface having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a transformed pattern, wherein the transformed pattern conforms to a transformation of a periodic precursor pattern according to a mathematical function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei Erchak, Elefterios Lidorikis, Michael Lim, Nikolay Nemchuk, Jo Venezia
  • Publication number: 20070087459
    Abstract: Devices, such as light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs), and methods associated with such devices are provided. A light-emitting device may include an interface including a first region and a second region. The first region having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a first pattern, and the second region having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a second pattern, wherein the second pattern is a rotation of the first pattern. A method of forming a light-emitting device is provided. The method comprises forming an interface comprising a first region and a second region. The first region having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a first pattern, and the second region having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a second pattern, wherein the second pattern is a rotation of the first pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei Erchak, Elefterios Lidorikis, Michael Lim, Nikolay Nemchuk, Jo Venezia
  • Patent number: 7196354
    Abstract: A light-emitting device is provided. The device may include a thermally conductive region in contact with a wavelength-converting region (e.g., a phosphor region). The thermally conductive region may aid in the extraction of heat resulting from light absorption in the wavelength-converting region, which, if excessive, may impair device operation. The presence of a thermally conductive region can enable devices including wavelength-converting regions to operate even at high power levels (e.g., light generated by the light-generating region and/or by the light-emitting device having a total power greater than 0.5 Watts) for long operating lifetimes (e.g., greater than 2,000 hours).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Michael Lim, Elefterios Lidorikis, Jo A. Venezia, Michael G. Brown, Robert F. Karlicek, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20070045640
    Abstract: Light-emitting devices, and related components, processes, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Alexei Erchak, Michael Lim, Robert Karlicek, Michael Brown, Jo Venezia
  • Patent number: 7170100
    Abstract: Light-emitting devices, and related components, processes, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei A. Erchak, Paul Panaccione, Robert F. Karlicek, Jr., Michael Lim, Elefterios Lidorikis, Jo A. Venezia, Christian Hoepfner