Patents by Inventor Marvin Ruffin

Marvin Ruffin 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: 20230390447
    Abstract: An ultraviolet C (UVC) unit, comprises a Light Emitting Diode (LED) module containing a series of UVC LEDs that provide UVC emission, a lens that linearly focuses the UVC emission of the LED module and a controllable baffle that directs UVC light that passes from the LED module through the lens. The UVC light emitted from the LED module is directed toward the lens for linearly focusing the emission of the LED module in order to propagate the light throughout a top portion of a room in which the UVC unit is positioned, when the baffle is in a first position, and wherein the light is propagated downward from the UVC unit when the baffle is in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Jessica Kun, Hsin-Chin Lee, Marvin Ruffin
  • Publication number: 20220220004
    Abstract: A water filter system includes a water filter assembly and an enclosure. The water filter assembly has a housing with a water inlet and a water outlet, a filter portion within the housing, and a reservoir portion within the housing apart from the filter portion. A window in the housing conveys ultraviolet light into the reservoir from an external light source. A water channel conveys water from the inlet to the outlet through the filter and the reservoir portions. The enclosure removably receives the water filter assembly in a cavity within the enclosure. An enclosure water inlet mates with the filter water inlet, and an enclosure water outlet mates with the filter water outlet. A light source within the enclosure is arranged to direct light into the reservoir portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventor: Marvin Ruffin
  • Patent number: 7923748
    Abstract: A heat sink for use with a high output LED light source is disclosed. The heat sink is used with an LED and conical reflector. The heat sink has a cylindrical back end holding the light emitting diode. The heat sink includes a conically shaped wall having an inner and outer surface and an open front end. The open front end has a rim with notches. The reflector has a front flat surface with arms which are fixed in the notches with a fastener. The heat sink includes a plurality of slits formed on the inner and outer surfaces extending between the back and front ends. A plurality of vanes extend radially from the inner surface. The heat sink is fabricated from a thermally conductive material. The conical shape of the heat sink, the slits and vanes increases exposed surface area to assist in dissipating heat generated from the LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Excelitas Technologies LED Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin Ruffin
  • Publication number: 20100149818
    Abstract: A heat sink for use with a high output LED light source is disclosed. The heat sink is used with an LED and conical reflector. The heat sink has a cylindrical back end holding the light emitting diode. The heat sink includes a conically shaped wall having an inner and outer surface and an open front end. The open front end has a rim with notches. The reflector has a front flat surface with arms which are fixed in the notches with a fastener. The heat sink includes a plurality of slits formed on the inner and outer surfaces extending between the back and front ends. A plurality of vanes extend radially from the inner surface. The heat sink is fabricated from a thermally conductive material. The conical shape of the heat sink, the slits and vanes increases exposed surface area to assist in dissipating heat generated from the LED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Opto Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin Ruffin
  • Patent number: 7679096
    Abstract: A heat sink for use with a high output LED light source is disclosed. The heat sink is used with an LED and conical reflector. The heat sink has a cylindrical back end holding the light emitting diode. The heat sink includes a conically shaped wall having an inner and outer surface and an open front end. The open front end has a rim with notches. The reflector has a front flat surface with arms which are fixed in the notches with a fastener. The heat sink includes a plurality of slits formed on the inner and outer surfaces extending between the back and front ends. A plurality of vanes extend radially from the inner surface. The heat sink is fabricated from a thermally conductive material. The conical shape of the heat sink, the slits and vanes increases exposed surface area to assist in dissipating heat generated from the LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Opto Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin Ruffin
  • Patent number: 7300185
    Abstract: A reflector for focusing light emitted from a light source in a generally planar direction is disclosed. The reflector is matched with the light source that is preferably a light emitting diode (LED) mounted on a substrate. The reflector is mounted over the LED on the substrate. The reflector is made of a clear material. The reflector has a semi-cylindrical front surface and a back surface with an indentation that is compatible with the light source. The reflector has a top reflecting surface divided into two quadrants and a bottom reflecting surface divided into two quadrants. The top quadrants and bottom quadrants are symmetrical in shape and reflect light emitted from the light source in a substantially horizontal plane. The reflecting surfaces may be TIR based or they may be coated with a reflective material in order to focus light from the LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Opto Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin Ruffin, Craig Fields
  • Patent number: 7217022
    Abstract: An exterior lighting device based on a light emitting diode in conjunction with an optic fiber is disclosed. The device has a cylindrical housing having a closed end and an open end. The light emitting diode is placed on the interior of the on the closed end of the cylindrical housing. A clear lens having one end in proximity with the light emitting diode and an opposite end with a flat surface is provided. A top cap is installed over the open end of the cylindrical housing. The top cap forms a water tight seal with the cylindrical housing using O-rings. A retaining plate is held in place between the top cap and the cylindrical housing. The retaining plate is locked with the flat surface of the lens thus holding the lens in place over the light emitting diode. An optic fiber has a receiving end held by the retaining plate in proximity to the light emitting diode and an opposite emitting end extending from a socket in the top cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Opto Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin Ruffin
  • Patent number: 7182496
    Abstract: A multiple LED based lighting device for commercial indoor or outdoor architectural applications is disclosed. The lighting device uses multiple LEDs which are arranged in a symmetrical array in order to combine their light output. The LEDs are supported in a fixed position and have a conical reflector to assist in focusing the light output. A heat sink is attached to the LEDs to allow for use of high power for greater light output. The multiple LEDs are mounted relative to an optic fiber which has a core and cladding material to retain light based on total internal reflection. The light output from the LEDs are cast on the optic fiber which may provide side lighting effects from the perimeter of the optic fiber or emit light from the opposite end of the optic fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Opto Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin Ruffin
  • Publication number: 20060044820
    Abstract: An exterior lighting device based on a light emitting diode in conjunction with an optic fiber is disclosed. The device has a cylindrical housing having a closed end and an open end. The light emitting diode is placed on the interior of the on the closed end of the cylindrical housing. A clear lens having one end in proximity with the light emitting diode and an opposite end with a flat surface is provided. A top cap is installed over the open end of the cylindrical housing. The top cap forms a water tight seal with the cylindrical housing using O-rings. A retaining plate is held in place between the top cap and the cylindrical housing. The retaining plate is locked with the flat surface of the lens thus holding the lens in place over the light emitting diode. An optic fiber has a receiving end held by the retaining plate in proximity to the light emitting diode and an opposite emitting end extending from a socket in the top cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventor: Marvin Ruffin
  • Publication number: 20050231974
    Abstract: A multiple LED based lighting device for commercial indoor or outdoor architectural applications is disclosed. The lighting device uses multiple LEDs which are arranged in a symmetrical array in order to combine their light output. The LEDs are supported in a fixed position and have a conical reflector to assist in focusing the light output. A heat sink is attached to the LEDs to allow for use of high power for greater light output. The multiple LEDs are mounted relative to an optic fiber which has a core and cladding material to retain light based on total internal reflection. The light output from the LEDs are cast on the optic fiber which may provide side lighting effects from the perimeter of the optic fiber or emit light from the opposite end of the optic fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventor: Marvin Ruffin