Patents by Inventor Michael A. Jarchow

Michael A. Jarchow 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).

  • Lighting system for video conferencing
    Patent number: 8905592
    Abstract: A lighting system for video conferencing includes a reflector structure positioned in an enclosure and having one or more light sources positioned therein to reflect light in a selected direction. A diffuser lens plate overlies the reflector structure to diffuse light emanating from the reflector structure. The reflector structure may include a plurality of parabolic reflectors having the shape of circular paraboloids. The light sources may include LED's positioned at the parabolic foci of the reflectors. The diffuser lens plate is translucent and may be colored yellow to filter light from the LED's. The diffuser has a surface texture which diffuses light from the LED's.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventors: Ben O. Scruggs, Michael A. Jarchow
  • Lighting system for Video conferencing
    Publication number: 20120275167
    Abstract: A lighting system for video conferencing includes a reflector structure positioned in an enclosure and having one or more light sources positioned therein to reflect light in a selected direction. A diffuser lens plate overlies the reflector structure to diffuse light emanating from the reflector structure. The reflector structure may include a plurality of parabolic reflectors having the shape of circular paraboloids. The light sources may include LED's positioned at the parabolic foci of the reflectors. The diffuser lens plate is translucent and may be colored yellow to filter light from the LED's. The diffuser has a surface texture which diffuses light from the LED's.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Ben O. Scruggs, Michael A. Jarchow