Patents by Inventor Kevin Franklin Leadford

Kevin Franklin Leadford 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).

  • Annulus shaped luminaire
    Patent number: 9222627
    Abstract: An annulus shaped luminaire includes an annular structure that includes one or more luminous panels, and transition structure that couples a support structure of the luminaire with the annular structure. The one or more luminous panels emit light that illuminates an area adjacent to the luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: ABL IP HOLDING LLC
    Inventors: Peter K. Nelson, Carl T. Gould, Kevin Franklin Leadford, Christopher D. Slaughter, Christopher J. Sorensen
  • Egress lighting for two module luminaires
    Patent number: 8939634
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for a lighting system for illuminating aisles with shelving. A rail can include a plurality of LEDs that extend along the length of the rail. The rail can be coupled with a node that includes various components along with an egress light source. The LEDs can be used to primarily illuminate the shelving on both or one side of the aisle. The egress light can be used to illuminate the aisle during times of emergency, at night, or when egress may be required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Franklin Leadford, Carl Gould, Peter K. Nelson
  • ANNULUS SHAPED LUMINAIRE
    Publication number: 20140313765
    Abstract: An annulus shaped luminaire includes an annular structure that includes one or more luminous panels, and transition structure that couples a support structure of the luminaire with the annular structure. The one or more luminous panels emit light that illuminates an area adjacent to the luminaire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Peter K. NELSON, Carl T. GOULD, Kevin Franklin LEADFORD, Christopher D. SLAUGHTER, Christopher J. SORENSEN
  • Two-component direct-indirect lighting system
    Patent number: 8678605
    Abstract: A two-component light fixture that includes a passive component and an active component is disclosed. In some embodiments, the active component is recessed within a ceiling or wall and the passive component is positioned below the active component. The active component emits light towards the passive component, which includes an optical element that can redirect the light by scattering, reflection, refraction, diffusion, total internal reflection and/or dispersion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Franklin Leadford
  • Ventilation for LED lighting
    Patent number: 8668362
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for a linear lighting system with a plurality of discrete light sources. Other embodiments of the invention include heat dissipation techniques and apparatus for a linear light system. Other embodiments of the invention include a two component lighting system that includes rails and nodes. In some embodiments, the lighting and control aspects can be divided between the rail and node. In yet other embodiments a linear lens providing a unique photometric distribution is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Peter K. Nelson, Kevin Franklin Leadford
  • Slidable luminaire connectors
    Patent number: 8616757
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for a linear lighting system with a plurality of discrete light sources. Other embodiments of the invention include heat dissipation techniques and apparatus for a linear light system. Other embodiments of the invention include a two component lighting system that includes rails and nodes. In some embodiments, the lighting and control aspects can be divided between the rail and node. In yet other embodiments a linear lens providing a unique photometric distribution is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Franklin Leadford, Peter K. Nelson
  • TWO-COMPONENT DIRECT-INDIRECT LIGHTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130107502
    Abstract: A two-component light fixture that includes a passive component and an active component is disclosed. In some embodiments, the active component is recessed within a ceiling or wall and the passive component is positioned below the active component. The active component emits light towards the passive component, which includes an optical element that can redirect the light by scattering, reflection, refraction, diffusion, total internal reflection and/or dispersion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: Kevin Franklin Leadford
  • EGRESS LIGHTING FOR TWO MODULE LUMINAIRES
    Publication number: 20120063138
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for a lighting system for illuminating aisles with shelving. A rail can include a plurality of LEDs that extend along the length of the rail. The rail can be coupled with a node that includes various components along with an egress light source. The LEDs can be used to primarily illuminate the shelving on both or one side of the aisle. The egress light can be used to illuminate the aisle during times of emergency, at night, or when egress may be required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Kevin Franklin Leadford, Carl Gould, Peter K. Nelson
  • SLIDABLE LUMINAIRE CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20120002406
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for a linear lighting system with a plurality of discrete light sources. Other embodiments of the invention include heat dissipation techniques and apparatus for a linear light system. Other embodiments of the invention include a two component lighting system that includes rails and nodes. In some embodiments, the lighting and control aspects can be divided between the rail and node. In yet other embodiments a linear lens providing a unique photometric distribution is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Kevin Franklin Leadford, Peter Nelson
  • LINEAR LIGHT FIXTURES
    Publication number: 20120001554
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for a linear lighting system with a plurality of discrete light sources. Other embodiments of the invention include heat dissipation techniques and apparatus for a linear light system. Other embodiments of the invention include a two component lighting system that includes rails and nodes. In some embodiments, the lighting and control aspects can be divided between the rail and node. In yet other embodiments a linear lens providing a unique photometric distribution is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Kevin Franklin Leadford, Carl Gould, Peter K. Nelson
  • VENTILATION FOR LED LIGHTING
    Publication number: 20120002415
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for a linear lighting system with a plurality of discrete light sources. Other embodiments of the invention include heat dissipation techniques and apparatus for a linear light system. Other embodiments of the invention include a two component lighting system that includes rails and nodes. In some embodiments, the lighting and control aspects can be divided between the rail and node. In yet other embodiments a linear lens providing a unique photometric distribution is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Peter K. Nelson, Kevin Franklin Leadford
  • Pole
    Patent number: D663862
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Franklin Leadford
  • Two adjacent sides of a headless pole light
    Patent number: D719287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Sorensen, Carl T. Gould, Peter K. Nelson, Kevin Franklin Leadford, Christopher D. Slaughter
  • Two adjacent sides of a headless pole light with slot-shaped apertures
    Patent number: D719288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Sorensen, Carl T. Gould, Peter K. Nelson, Kevin Franklin Leadford, Christopher D. Slaughter
  • Two adjacent sides of a headless pole light with graduated spacing apertures
    Patent number: D719289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Sorensen, Peter K. Nelson, Carl T. Gould, Kevin Franklin Leadford, Christopher D. Slaughter
  • Two adjacent sides of a headless pole light with graduated height apertures
    Patent number: D721197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: ABL IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Sorensen, Peter K. Nelson, Carl T. Gould, Kevin Franklin Leadford, Christopher D. Slaughter
  • Annulus shaped luminaire
    Patent number: D725304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Peter K. Nelson, Kevin Franklin Leadford, Christopher J. Sorensen, Christopher D. Slaughter, Carl T. Gould
  • Annulus shaped luminaire
    Patent number: D725305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Peter K. Nelson, Kevin Franklin Leadford, Christopher J. Sorensen, Christopher D. Slaughter, Carl T. Gould
  • Annulus shaped luminaire
    Patent number: D740477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: ABL IP HOLDING LLC
    Inventors: Peter K. Nelson, Kevin Franklin Leadford, Christopher J. Sorensen, Christopher D. Slaughter, Carl T. Gould
  • Annulus shaped luminaire
    Patent number: D740487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: ABL IP HOLDING LLC
    Inventors: Peter K. Nelson, Kevin Franklin Leadford, Christopher J. Sorensen, Christopher D. Slaughter, Carl T. Gould