Patents by Inventor Ken Czech
Ken Czech 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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Publication number: 20170097142Abstract: A concealed connection system for a luminaire that includes an inner joining member having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface, a rear surface, a first side surface having a first guide surface, and a second side surface having a second guide surface. An outer joining member having a top surface, a bottom surface, a base surface, a front surface, a rear surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a first interior side surface opposite the first side surface having a first guide surface, and a second interior side surface opposite the second side surface having a second guide surface. The inner joining member may be slidably engaged along the guide surfaces onto the outer joining member, and the inner joining member may be secured to the outer joining member using a securing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Michael David SanFacon, Krutin S. Desai, Casey Chung, Ken Czech
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Publication number: 20160327250Abstract: A luminaire configured for perimeter lighting, and having improved features for adjusting one or more lighting characteristics of said luminaire. In one example, the luminaire comprises a light bar structure that may be rotated relative to a housing structure of the luminaire. Additionally, the luminaire may have a light scoop structure for redirecting a portion of light emitted from the light bar structure. Further, an angle of the light scoop structure may be adjusted relative to the housing structure of the luminaire, and independently of the light bar structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Ken Czech, Casey Chung, Jeremy Taylor, Scott Dupre, Scott Beu, Ronaldo Santiago
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Patent number: 8220970Abstract: A heat dissipation assembly for an LED downlight, comprises an LED printed circuit board assembly having a first surface, a second surface and a plurality of LEDs on one of the first surface and the second surface, the LED printed circuit board assembly engaging a primary reflector on a second surface, wherein the LED printed circuit board assembly transfer thermal energy in a first mode to the heat sink and in a second mode to the primary reflector.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Aslam Khazi, Ken Czech, Alejandro Mier-Langner
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Patent number: 8120260Abstract: A wireless convenience lighting system, comprises a base unit, the base unit connectable to an AC power supply, the base unit having a transmitter structure emitting at least one signal indicating one of an AC power loss or the AC power on, a remote lighting unit having a light source, and auxiliary power supply and a receiver structure, the receiver structure receiving the signal from the base unit, the base unit wirelessly activating the light source of the remote lighting unit when the AC power is lost.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Scott Dupre, Ken Czech, Aslam Khazi, Marcus Poisson
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Patent number: 8100545Abstract: A wireless convenience lighting system, comprises a base unit, the base unit connectable to an AC power supply, the base unit having a transmitter structure emitting at least one signal indicating one of an AC power loss or the AC power on, a remote lighting unit having a light source, and auxiliary power supply and a receiver structure, the receiver structure receiving the signal from the base unit, the base unit wirelessly activating the light source of the remote lighting unit when the AC power is lost.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Scott Dupre, Ken Czech, Aslam Khazi, Marcus Poisson
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Patent number: 8066413Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
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Publication number: 20100237781Abstract: A wireless convenience lighting system, comprises a base unit, the base unit connectable to an AC power supply, the base unit having a transmitter structure emitting at least one signal indicating one of an AC power loss or the AC power on, a remote lighting unit having a light source, and auxiliary power supply and a receiver structure, the receiver structure receiving the signal from the base unit, the base unit wirelessly activating the light source of the remote lighting unit when the AC power is lost.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Scott Dupre, Ken Czech, Aslam Khazi, Marcus Poisson
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Publication number: 20100237783Abstract: A wireless convenience lighting system, comprises a base unit, the base unit connectable to an AC power supply, the base unit having a transmitter structure emitting at least one signal indicating one of an AC power loss or the AC power on, a remote lighting unit having a light source, and auxiliary power supply and a receiver structure, the receiver structure receiving the signal from the base unit, the base unit wirelessly activating the light source of the remote lighting unit when the AC power is lost.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Scott Dupre, Ken Czech, Aslam Khazi, Marcus Poisson
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Publication number: 20100085766Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: GENLYTE THOMAS GROUP LLCInventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
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Patent number: 7658517Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLCInventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
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Patent number: 7654705Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
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Patent number: 7530705Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLCInventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
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Publication number: 20080062693Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLCInventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
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Publication number: 20080062705Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLCInventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
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Publication number: 20070019418Abstract: A recessed light fixture having a rotation ring allowing rotation of a lamp mounted over the fixture frame aperture, the rotation ring easily rotatable on the frame and held in place by a ring clamp. The recessed light fixture rotation ring has a mechanical brake for locking the ring in place after positioning of the lamp. The ring also has a slip disc positioned between the surface of the frame and the ring to allow easy rotation. The housing of the fixture has junction boxes mounted on side walls which are hinged to the sidewalls of the housing and which swivel into the interior of the housing for ready access after installation through the aperture of the frame. The lamp of the fixture movable about a horizontal adjustment and vertical adjustment axis while also maintaining position with respect to the reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2005Publication date: January 25, 2007Inventors: Ken Czech, Richard Meyer, Thomas Gamache, James Neeld
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Patent number: D773098Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Focal Point, LLCInventors: Ken Czech, Michael David SanFacon, Krutin S. Desai
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Patent number: D780364Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Focal Point, LLCInventors: Ken Czech, Michael David SanFacon, Krutin S. Desai
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Patent number: D780976Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Focal Point, LLCInventors: Ken Czech, Michael David SanFacon, Krutin S. Desai