Patents by Inventor John Ivey

John Ivey 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: 10057966
    Abstract: Techniques are described for a lighting system in which light sources are controllable using signals sent over a wireless mesh network. During a commissioning process, a user interface (UI) may present a representation of nodes (e.g., light sources, sensors, controllers, etc.) that are broadcasting a wireless advertising signal. In response to a selection of a particular node, a wireless message may be sent to instruct the selected node to provide a visual indication of its presence, such as a flashing light. The visual indication may enable a user to discern the physical location of the node, such that each node may be added to the mesh network and, in some instances, to a group of nodes. The UI may also enable the definition of scenes, where each scene describes the brightness level or other operating characteristics of particular light source(s) and/or group(s) of light sources when the scene is active.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Amrine, Daniel J. Hollenkamp, John Ivey, Francis Palazzolo, Scott Rundell, James R. Scapa
  • Patent number: 10054270
    Abstract: A replacement light tube for replacing a fluorescent light tube includes a bulb portion extending between a first end and a second end, the bulb portion comprising a support structure, a plurality of white light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an elongate light-transmissive cover. The support structure has a first surface extending between the first end and the second end. The plurality of LEDs are supported by the first surface and arranged between the first end and the second end. The elongate light-transmissive cover extends between the first end and the second end and over the first surface of the support structure. A first end cap and a second end cap are disposed on the first end and the second end, respectively, each configured to fit with a socket for a fluorescent light tube. A power supply circuit is configured to provide power to the plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jos Timmermans, Jean C. Raymond, John Ivey
  • Publication number: 20180216785
    Abstract: Taught herein are various light sources using light emitting diodes. A light source includes a housing, a connector configured for connection to an electrical socket and coupled to an end of the housing, at least one organic light emitting diode sheet mounted inside the housing and in electrical communication with the connector, and a power supply circuit for supplying electrical current to the at least one organic light emitting diode through the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Jos Timmermans, Jean C. Raymond, John Ivey
  • Patent number: 10036549
    Abstract: A light for use in a light fixture includes a light source adapted to produce light in an area including the light and a connector configured for connection to the fixture. The light further includes a communication apparatus configured to generate one or more signals indicative of a presence of a person in the area, and a controller that is operative to control the light source in a normal mode in response to the one or more signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Simon, John Ivey
  • Patent number: 9970601
    Abstract: A replacement light tube for replacing a fluorescent light tube includes a bulb portion extending between a first end and a second end, the bulb portion comprising a support structure, a plurality of white light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an elongate light-transmissive cover. The support structure has a first surface extending between the first end and the second end. The plurality of LEDs are supported by the first surface and arranged between the first end and the second end. The elongate light-transmissive cover extends between the first end and the second end and over the first surface of the support structure. A first end cap and a second end cap are disposed on the first end and the second end, respectively, each configured to fit with a socket for a fluorescent light tube. A power supply circuit is configured to provide power to the plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jos Timmermans, Jean C. Raymond, John Ivey
  • Publication number: 20180087725
    Abstract: A replacement light tube for replacing a fluorescent light tube includes a bulb portion extending between a first end and a second end, the bulb portion comprising a support structure, a plurality of white light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an elongate light-transmissive cover. The support structure has a first surface extending between the first end and the second end. The plurality of LEDs are supported by the first surface and arranged between the first end and the second end. The elongate light-transmissive cover extends between the first end and the second end and over the first surface of the support structure. A first end cap and a second end cap are disposed on the first end and the second end, respectively, each configured to fit with a socket for a fluorescent light tube. A power supply circuit is configured to provide power to the plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Jos Timmermans, Jean C. Raymond, John Ivey
  • Publication number: 20180027625
    Abstract: For controlling operation of a light source, a method of associating a light source with an area for which the light source is positioned to provide lighting comprises: identifying, based on a determined physical position of a light source, one of a plurality of areas as the area for which the light source is positioned to provide lighting; identifying at least one desired lighting condition for the identified area; and controlling, using a processor, operation of the light source based on the identified at least one desired lighting condition for the identified area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: John Ivey, David L. Simon, Hoan Ngo, Anthony J. Norton, Brian Nickol
  • Patent number: 9803806
    Abstract: A replacement light tube for replacing a fluorescent light tube includes a bulb portion extending between a first end and a second end, the bulb portion comprising a support structure, a plurality of white light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an elongate light-transmissive cover. The support structure has a first surface extending between the first end and the second end. The plurality of LEDs are supported by the first surface and arranged between the first end and the second end. The elongate light-transmissive cover extends between the first end and the second end and over the first surface of the support structure. A first end cap and a second end cap are disposed on the first end and the second end, respectively, each configured to fit with a socket for a fluorescent light tube. A power supply circuit is configured to provide power to the plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jos Timmermans, Jean C. Raymond, John Ivey
  • Patent number: 9807842
    Abstract: For controlling operation of a light source, a method of associating a light source with an area for which the light source is positioned to provide lighting comprises: identifying, based on a determined physical position of a light source, one of a plurality of areas as the area for which the light source is positioned to provide lighting; identifying at least one desired lighting condition for the identified area; and controlling, using a processor, operation of the light source based on the identified at least one desired lighting condition for the identified area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ivey, David L. Simon, Hoan Ngo, Anthony J. Norton, Brian Nickol
  • Publication number: 20170290132
    Abstract: Techniques are described for a lighting system in which light sources are controllable using signals sent over a wireless mesh network. During a commissioning process, a user interface (UI) may present a representation of nodes (e.g., light sources, sensors, controllers, etc.) that are broadcasting a wireless advertising signal. In response to a selection of a particular node, a wireless message may be sent to instruct the selected node to provide a visual indication of its presence, such as a flashing light. The visual indication may enable a user to discern the physical location of the node, such that each node may be added to the mesh network and, in some instances, to a group of nodes. The UI may also enable the definition of scenes, where each scene describes the brightness level or other operating characteristics of particular light source(s) and/or group(s) of light sources when the scene is active.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: James M. Amrine, Daniel J. Hollenkamp, John Ivey, Francis Palazzolo, Scott Rundell, James R. Scapa
  • Patent number: 9777893
    Abstract: A replacement light tube for replacing a fluorescent light tube includes a bulb portion extending between a first end and a second end, the bulb portion comprising a support structure, a plurality of white light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an elongate light-transmissive cover. The support structure has a first surface extending between the first end and the second end. The plurality of LEDs are supported by the first surface and arranged between the first end and the second end. The elongate light-transmissive cover extends between the first end and the second end and over the first surface of the support structure. A first end cap and a second end cap are disposed on the first end and the second end, respectively, each configured to fit with a socket for a fluorescent light tube. A power supply circuit is configured to provide power to the plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jos Timmermans, Jean C. Raymond, John Ivey
  • Patent number: 9759392
    Abstract: A replacement light tube for replacing a fluorescent light tube includes a bulb portion extending between a first end and a second end, the bulb portion comprising a support structure, a plurality of white light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an elongate light-transmissive cover. The support structure has a first surface extending between the first end and the second end. The plurality of LEDs are supported by the first surface and arranged between the first end and the second end. The elongate light-transmissive cover extends between the first end and the second end and over the first surface of the support structure. A first end cap and a second end cap are disposed on the first end and the second end, respectively, each configured to fit with a socket for a fluorescent light tube. A power supply circuit is configured to provide power to the plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jos Timmermans, Jean C. Raymond, John Ivey
  • Patent number: 9752736
    Abstract: A replacement light tube for replacing a fluorescent light tube includes a bulb portion extending between a first end and a second end, the bulb portion comprising a support structure, a plurality of white light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an elongate light-transmissive cover. The support structure has a first surface extending between the first end and the second end. The plurality of LEDs are supported by the first surface and arranged between the first end and the second end. The elongate light-transmissive cover extends between the first end and the second end and over the first surface of the support structure. A first end cap and a second end cap are disposed on the first end and the second end, respectively, each configured to fit with a socket for a fluorescent light tube. A power supply circuit is configured to provide power to the plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jos Timmermans, Jean C. Raymond, John Ivey
  • Patent number: 9750100
    Abstract: A light emitting diode based light configured for replacing a fluorescent light in a light fixture has a housing, at least one light emitting diode (LED), a power connector at a first end of the housing configured for connection to the light fixture and configured for receiving a power signal from a power source, a dimming control connector at a second end of the housing configured for receiving a dimming control signal and a power trace. The power trace is configured to carry the power signal from the power connector to the LED, and carry the dimming control signal from the dimming control connector to the power connector, such that the power signal is controlled in response to the dimming control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ivey, Francis Palazzolo
  • Patent number: 9746139
    Abstract: A replacement light tube for replacing a fluorescent light tube includes a bulb portion extending between a first end and a second end, the bulb portion comprising a support structure, a plurality of white light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an elongate light-transmissive cover. The support structure has a first surface extending between the first end and the second end. The plurality of LEDs are supported by the first surface and arranged between the first end and the second end. The elongate light-transmissive cover extends between the first end and the second end and over the first surface of the support structure. A first end cap and a second end cap are disposed on the first end and the second end, respectively, each configured to fit with a socket for a fluorescent light tube. A power supply circuit is configured to provide power to the plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jos Timmermans, Jean C. Raymond, John Ivey
  • Patent number: 9739428
    Abstract: A replacement light tube for replacing a fluorescent light tube includes a bulb portion extending between a first end and a second end, the bulb portion comprising a support structure, a plurality of white light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an elongate light-transmissive cover. The support structure has a first surface extending between the first end and the second end. The plurality of LEDs are supported by the first surface and arranged between the first end and the second end. The elongate light-transmissive cover extends between the first end and the second end and over the first surface of the support structure. A first end cap and a second end cap are disposed on the first end and the second end, respectively, each configured to fit with a socket for a fluorescent light tube. A power supply circuit is configured to provide power to the plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jos Timmermans, Jean C. Raymond, John Ivey
  • Patent number: D811628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Amrine, Jr., John Ivey
  • Patent number: D812252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Amrine, Jr., John Ivey
  • Patent number: D815763
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Amrine, Jr., John Ivey
  • Patent number: D817523
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: iLumisys, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Amrine, Jr., John Ivey