Patents by Inventor John Douglas Paton

John Douglas Paton 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: 10111308
    Abstract: A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programed with lighting firmware and an on-board 5 light sensor that is responsive to visible light signals from a light source. In operation, the light sensor is irradiated visible light signals and/or visible light sequences that instruct the LED light fixture via the controller unit to join a group, be locked into a group, run lighting programs and/or become un-locked from a group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Charles Huizenga, John Douglas Paton, Zachary Smith, Michael G. Corr, Mahathi Sudini, Peter Schmuckal
  • Publication number: 20180084628
    Abstract: A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programed with lighting firmware and an on-board 5 light sensor that is responsive to visible light signals from a light source. In operation, the light sensor is irradiated visible light signals and/or visible light sequences that instruct the LED light fixture via the controller unit to join a group, be locked into a group, run lighting programs and/or become un-locked from a group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Charles Huizenga, John Douglas Paton, Zachary Smith, Michael G. Corr, Mahathi Sudini, Peter Schmuckal
  • Patent number: 9888548
    Abstract: A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programmed with lighting firmware and an on-board 5 light sensor that is responsive to visible light signals from a light source. In operation, the light sensor is irradiated visible light signals and/or visible light sequences that instruct the LED light fixture via the controller unit to join a group, be locked into a group, run lighting programs and/or become un-locked from a group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Charles Huizenga, John Douglas Paton, Zachary Smith, Michael G. Corr, Mahathi Sudini, Peter Schmuckal
  • Publication number: 20160021723
    Abstract: A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programmed with lighting firmware and an on-board 5 light sensor that is responsive to visible light signals from a light source. In operation, the light sensor is irradiated visible light signals and/or visible light sequences that instruct the LED light fixture via the controller unit to join a group, be locked into a group, run lighting programs and/or become un-locked from a group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Charlie Huizenga, John Douglas Paton, Zachary Smith, Michael G. Corr, Mahathi Sudini, Peter Schmuckal
  • Patent number: 9192019
    Abstract: A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programmed with lighting firmware and an on-board light sensor that is responsive to visible light signals from a light source. In operation, the light sensor is irradiated visible light signals and/or visible light sequences that instruct the LED light fixture via the controller unit to join a group, be locked into a group, run lighting programs and/or become un-locked from a group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Charlie Huizenga, John Douglas Paton, Zachary Smith, Michael G. Corr, Mahathi Sudini, Peter Schmuckal
  • Patent number: 8755915
    Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling communication with a wired sensor are provided. A wired sensor may be adapted for wireless communication using a sensor interface. A sensor interface is communicatively coupled with a wired sensor that provides information about a detected environmental condition. The sensor interface wirelessly transmits information received from the wired sensor to a controller that may control an electrical load based on the wirelessly transmitted information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Charles Huizenga, Michael G. Corr, John Douglas Paton
  • Publication number: 20130147366
    Abstract: A lighting system for and method of commissioning LED light fixtures is disclosed. The LED light fixtures include a controller unit that is programed with lighting firmware and an on-board light sensor that is responsive to visible light signals from a light source. In operation, the light sensor is irradiated visible light signals and/or visible light sequences that instruct the LED light fixture via the controller unit to join a group, be locked into a group, run lighting programs and/or become un-locked from a group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Charlie Huizenga, John Douglas Paton, Zachary Smith, Michael G. Corr, Mahathi Sudini, Peter Schmuckal
  • Publication number: 20120330476
    Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling communication with a wired sensor are provided. A wired sensor may be adapted for wireless communication using a sensor interface. A sensor interface is communicatively coupled with a wired sensor that provides information about a detected environmental condition. The sensor interface wirelessly transmits information received from the wired sensor to a controller that may control an electrical load based on the wirelessly transmitted information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Charles Huizenga, Michael G. Corr, John Douglas Paton
  • Patent number: 8275471
    Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling communication with a wired sensor are provided. A wired sensor may be adapted for wireless communication using a sensor interface. A sensor interface is communicatively coupled with a wired sensor that provides information about a detected environmental condition. The sensor interface wirelessly transmits information received from the wired sensor to a controller that may control an electrical load based on the wirelessly transmitted information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Adura Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Huizenga, Michael G. Corr, John Douglas Paton
  • Patent number: 8253340
    Abstract: A system and device for and a method of programming and controlling light fixtures is disclosed. A system in accordance with the present invention includes a stationary controller unit that is electrically coupled to the light fixtures. The stationary controller unit is configured to be remotely programmed with a portable commissioning device to automatically control the lights fixtures. The stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device include light sensors, micro-computers and transceivers for measuring light levels, running programs, storing data and transmitting data between the stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device. In operation, target light levels selected with the portable commissioning device and the controller unit is remotely programmed to automatically maintain the target level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: The Watt Stopper Inc
    Inventor: John Douglas Paton
  • Publication number: 20100026194
    Abstract: A system and device for and a method of programming and controlling light fixtures is disclosed. A system in accordance with the present invention includes a stationary controller unit that is electrically coupled to the light fixtures. The stationary controller unit is configured to be remotely programmed with a portable commissioning device to automatically control the lights fixtures. The stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device include light sensors, micro-computers and transceivers for measuring light levels, running programs, storing data and transmitting data between the stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device. In operation, target light levels selected with the portable commissioning device and the controller unit is remotely programmed to automatically maintain the target level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: John Douglas Paton
  • Patent number: 7626339
    Abstract: A system and device for and a method of programming and controlling light fixtures is disclosed. A system in accordance with the present invention includes a stationary controller unit that is electrically coupled to the light fixtures. The stationary controller unit is configured to be remotely programmed with a portable commissioning device to automatically control the lights fixtures. The stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device include light sensors, micro-computers and transceivers for measuring light levels, running programs, storing data and transmitting data between the stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device. In operation, target light levels selected with the portable commissioning device and the controller unit is remotely programmed to automatically maintain the target level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: The Watt Stopper Inc.
    Inventor: John Douglas Paton
  • Patent number: 7190126
    Abstract: A system and device for and a method of programming and controlling light fixtures is disclosed. A system in accordance with the present invention includes a stationary controller unit that is electrically coupled to the light fixtures. The stationary controller unit is configured to be remotely programmed with a portable commissioning device to automatically control the lights fixtures. The stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device include light sensors, micro-computers and transceivers for measuring light levels, running programs, storing data and transmitting data between the stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device. In operation, target light levels selected with the portable commissioning device and the controller unit is remotely programmed to automatically maintain the target level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Watt Stopper, Inc.
    Inventor: John Douglas Paton