Patents by Inventor Kevin Dahlen

Kevin Dahlen 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: 20240118483
    Abstract: A lightweight and efficient edge-lit luminaire adapted to be installed in an environment. The edge-lit luminaire includes a housing, a light source disposed adjacent a perimeter edge of the housing, and an optical element having one or more perimeter edges disposed immediately adjacent the light source. The optical element includes a plurality of walls configured to direct light emitted by the light source out of the housing and into the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin Dahlen, Brandon Stolte
  • Publication number: 20220243898
    Abstract: An example lighting fixture includes a unitary housing having a base, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a flange extending from at least one of the first sidewall or the second sidewall generally parallel to the base. The lighting fixture further includes a light source operably coupled to the base, and a lens configured to be sealably secured to a first surface of the flange to form a fully enclosed, sealed interior cavity to accommodate the light source. A second surface of the flange is configured to be secured against an exposed surface of a ceiling or wall when the light fixture is mounted to the ceiling or wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin Dahlen, Steven Akiyama
  • Publication number: 20220178513
    Abstract: A lighting fixture and method of providing lighting is provided herein that utilizes both direct and indirect light sources. The direct and indirect light sources can be provided in arrays of light emitting diodes (LEDs) oriented along desired axes. In some versions, the light fixtures described herein include a direct lighting array having one or more LEDs oriented to project light downwardly and an indirect lighting array having a plurality of LEDs oriented to project light in a transverse direction. Further, the light fixtures can include an indirect lighting member configured to be illuminated by the plurality of LEDs of the indirect lighting array. Additionally, or alternatively, the light fixtures described herein can include one or more controllers that are configured to independently operate the direct and indirect lighting arrays. Moreover, the indirect lighting array can be configured to emit light in a plurality of colors to visually convey information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Brandon Stolte, Kevin Dahlen
  • Patent number: 11346528
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a housing, a light source, and a lens. The housing includes a base and first and second sidewalls. Each of the sidewalls extend obtusely from the base. The light source is operably coupled to the base and includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The lens is operably coupled to at least one of the sidewalls and cooperates with the sidewalls to define an interior cavity. The plurality of LEDs are arranged such that light emitted therefrom is directed from the base toward at least one of the first or second sidewalls and is redirected to the interior cavity a first time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kevin Dahlen, Steven Akiyama
  • Patent number: 11287104
    Abstract: A lighting fixture and method of providing lighting is provided herein that utilizes both direct and indirect light sources. The direct and indirect light sources can be provided in arrays of light emitting diodes (LEDs) oriented along desired axes. In some versions, the light fixtures described herein include a direct lighting array having one or more LEDs oriented to project light downwardly and an indirect lighting array having a plurality of LEDs oriented to project light in a transverse direction. Further, the light fixtures can include an indirect lighting member configured to be illuminated by the plurality of LEDs of the indirect lighting array. Additionally, or alternatively, the light fixtures described herein can include one or more controllers that are configured to independently operate the direct and indirect lighting arrays. Moreover, the indirect lighting array can be configured to emit light in a plurality of colors to visually convey information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brandon Stolte, Kevin Dahlen
  • Patent number: 11156339
    Abstract: A luminaire with uplighting and downlighting capabilities is provided. According to one aspect, the luminaire may include a housing, a light source disposed in the housing, and a lens. The light source may be configured to emit light in a downward direction, and the lens may at least partially cover the light source. An opening may be formed in a top part of the housing and may permit light reflected by an interior surface of the lens to be transmitted in an upward direction from the housing. Optionally, a transparent or translucent cover member may at least partially cover the opening in the top part of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kevin Dahlen, Brandon Stolte
  • Publication number: 20210180765
    Abstract: A lighting fixture and method of providing lighting is provided herein that utilizes both direct and indirect light sources. The direct and indirect light sources can be provided in arrays of light emitting diodes (LEDs) oriented along desired axes. In some versions, the light fixtures described herein include a direct lighting array having one or more LEDs oriented to project light downwardly and an indirect lighting array having a plurality of LEDs oriented to project light in a transverse direction. Further, the light fixtures can include an indirect lighting member configured to be illuminated by the plurality of LEDs of the indirect lighting array. Additionally, or alternatively, the light fixtures described herein can include one or more controllers that are configured to independently operate the direct and indirect lighting arrays. Moreover, the indirect lighting array can be configured to emit light in a plurality of colors to visually convey information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Brandon Stolte, Kevin Dahlen
  • Publication number: 20210180780
    Abstract: A lighting fixture and method of providing lighting is provided herein that utilizes both direct and indirect light sources. The direct and indirect light sources can be provided in arrays of light emitting diodes (LEDs) oriented along desired axes. In some versions, the light fixtures described herein include a direct lighting array having one or more LEDs oriented to project light downwardly and an indirect lighting array having a plurality of LEDs oriented to project light in a transverse direction. Further, the light fixtures can include an indirect lighting member configured to be illuminated by the plurality of LEDs of the indirect lighting array. Additionally, or alternatively, the light fixtures described herein can include one or more controllers that are configured to independently operate the direct and indirect lighting arrays. Moreover, the indirect lighting array can be configured to emit light in a plurality of colors to visually convey information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Brandon Stolte, Kevin Dahlen
  • Patent number: 10935212
    Abstract: A lighting fixture and method of providing lighting is provided herein that utilizes both direct and indirect light sources. The direct and indirect light sources can be provided in arrays of light emitting diodes (LEDs) oriented along desired axes. In some versions, the light fixtures described herein include a direct lighting array having one or more LEDs oriented to project light downwardly and an indirect lighting array having a plurality of LEDs oriented to project light in a transverse direction. Further, the light fixtures can include an indirect lighting member configured to be illuminated by the plurality of LEDs of the indirect lighting array. Additionally, or alternatively, the light fixtures described herein can include one or more controllers that are configured to independently operate the direct and indirect lighting arrays. Moreover, the indirect lighting array can be configured to emit light in a plurality of colors to visually convey information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brandon Stolte, Kevin Dahlen
  • Publication number: 20210048169
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a housing, a light source, and a lens. The housing includes a base and first and second sidewalls. Each of the sidewalls extend obtusely from the base. The light source is operably coupled to the base and includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The lens is operably coupled to at least one of the sidewalls and cooperates with the sidewalls to define an interior cavity. The plurality of LEDs are arranged such that light emitted therefrom is directed from the base toward at least one of the first or second sidewalls and is redirected to the interior cavity a first time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Dahlen, Steven Akiyama
  • Publication number: 20200003391
    Abstract: A luminaire with uplighting and downlighting capabilities is provided. According to one aspect, the luminaire may include a housing, a light source disposed in the housing, and a lens. The light source may be configured to emit light in a downward direction, and the lens may at least partially cover the light source. An opening may be formed in a top part of the housing and may permit light reflected by an interior surface of the lens to be transmitted in an upward direction from the housing. Optionally, a transparent or translucent cover member may at least partially cover the opening in the top part of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Dahlen, Brandon Stolte
  • Patent number: 10451249
    Abstract: A luminaire with uplighting and downlighting capabilities is provided. According to one aspect, the luminaire may include a housing, a light source disposed in the housing, and a lens. The light source may be configured to emit light in a downward direction, and the lens may at least partially cover the light source. An opening may be formed in a top part of the housing and may permit light reflected by an interior surface of the lens to be transmitted in an upward direction from the housing. Optionally, a transparent or translucent cover member may at least partially cover the opening in the top part of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kevin Dahlen, Brandon Stolte
  • Patent number: 10352549
    Abstract: A lens system for LED based light fixtures having a substantially coplanar array of LED's with a requirement for a wide angle of illumination. And in particular, light fixtures comprising LED lights used in low bay applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brandon Stolte, Kevin Dahlen, James W. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 10338307
    Abstract: A luminaire with a light pipe assembly and related methods of assembly are provided. According to one aspect, the luminaire may include a housing and lens covering an opening formed in the housing. A light source may be disposed in the housing and configured to emit artificial light in a forward direction toward the lens. The light pipe assembly may span at least a portion of a distance between the lens and the light source, and may be configured to transport ambient light rays present in an environment outside of the housing to a location within the housing isolated from the artificial light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kevin Dahlen, Brandon Stolte
  • Patent number: D846173
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Kenall Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kevin Dahlen, Brandon Stolte
  • Patent number: D881438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Kenall Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kevin Dahlen, Brandon Stolte
  • Patent number: D898973
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kevin Dahlen, Brandon Stolte
  • Patent number: D927754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kevin Dahlen, Steven Akiyama
  • Patent number: D975331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brandon Stolte, Kevin Dahlen
  • Patent number: D991526
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brandon Stolte, Kevin Dahlen