Patents by Inventor Michael Balestracci

Michael Balestracci 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).

  • Patent number: 9890941
    Abstract: A luminaire comprising a light source comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a combination heat spreader and heat sink disposed in thermal communication with the light source such that the combination heat spreader and heat sink facilitates transfer of heat away from the LEDs. The combination heat spreader and heat sink have an outer dimension that is larger than an opening defined by a nominally sized can light fixture and an opening defined by a nominally sized electrical junction box. A back surface of the combination heat spreader and heat sink is configured to permit the luminaire to be flush mounted on the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Penley Boomgaarden, Michael Balestracci, Rick LeClair, Wei Sun, David Henderson, Shane Sullivan
  • Patent number: 9739470
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a light source having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), a heat spreader, and a substantially ring-shaped trim plate. The heat spreader is disposed between and in thermal communication with the light source and the trim plate such that the heat spreader facilitates transfer of heat from the LEDs to the trim plate. The trim plate is structurally configured and disposed for dissipating heat generated by the light source. The trim plate has an outer dimension that is larger than: an opening defined by a nominally sized can light fixture; and, an opening defined by a nominally sized electrical junction box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Penley Boomgaarden, Michael Balestracci, Rick LeClair, Wei Sun, David Henderson, Shane Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20170159925
    Abstract: A luminaire comprising a light source comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a combination heat spreader and heat sink disposed in thermal communication with the light source such that the combination heat spreader and heat sink facilitates transfer of heat away from the LEDs. The combination heat spreader and heat sink have an outer dimension that is larger than an opening defined by a nominally sized can light fixture and an opening defined by a nominally sized electrical junction box. A back surface of the combination heat spreader and heat sink is configured to permit the luminaire to be flush mounted on the mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Penley Boomgaarden, Michael Balestracci, Rick LeClair, Wei Sun, David Henderson, Shane Sullivan
  • Patent number: 9568181
    Abstract: A flushmount luminaire is configured to be flush mounted on a mounting surface. The flushmount luminaire includes a light source having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs); a combination heat spreader and heat sink disposed in thermal communication with the light source such that the combination heat spreader and heat sink facilitates transfer of heat away from the LEDs; and, a power conditioner structurally configured and disposed to receive AC voltage from an electrical supply and to provide DC voltage to the plurality of LEDs. The combination heat spreader and heat sink has an outer dimension that is larger than: an opening defined by a nominally sized can light fixture; and, an opening defined by a nominally sized electrical junction box. A back surface of the combination heat spreader and heat sink is configured to permit the flushmount luminaire to be flush mounted on the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Penley Boomgaarden, Michael Balestracci, Rick LeClair, Wei Sun, David Henderson, Shane Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20150300622
    Abstract: A flushmount luminaire is configured to be flush mounted on a mounting surface. The flushmount luminaire includes a light source having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs); a combination heat spreader and heat sink disposed in thermal communication with the light source such that the combination heat spreader and heat sink facilitates transfer of heat away from the LEDs; and, a power conditioner structurally configured and disposed to receive AC voltage from an electrical supply and to provide DC voltage to the plurality of LEDs. The combination heat spreader and heat sink has an outer dimension that is larger than: an opening defined by a nominally sized can light fixture; and, an opening defined by a nominally sized electrical junction box. A back surface of the combination heat spreader and heat sink is configured to permit the flushmount luminaire to be flush mounted on the mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Penley Boomgaarden, Michael Balestracci, Rick LeClair, Wei Sun, David Henderson, Shane Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20150092421
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a light source having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), a heat spreader, and a substantially ring-shaped trim plate. The heat spreader is disposed between and in thermal communication with the light source and the trim plate such that the heat spreader facilitates transfer of heat from the LEDs to the trim plate. The trim plate is structurally configured and disposed for dissipating heat generated by the light source. The trim plate has an outer dimension that is larger than: an opening defined by a nominally sized can light fixture; and, an opening defined by a nominally sized electrical junction box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Penley Boomgaarden, Michael Balestracci, Rick LeClair, Wei Sun, David Henderson, Shane Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8967844
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a heat spreader, a heat sink, a light source and an outer optic. The heat sink is substantially ring-shaped and is disposed around and in thermal communication with an outer periphery of the heat spreader. The light source is disposed in thermal communication with the heat spreader, the light source having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are disposed in thermal communication with the heat spreader. The outer optic is disposed in optical communication with the plurality of LEDs. The heat spreader, the heat sink and the outer optic, in combination, have an overall height H and an overall outside dimension D such that the ratio of H/D is so dimensioned as to: cover an opening defined by a nominally sized four-inch can light fixture; and, cover an opening defined by a nominally sized four-inch electrical junction box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Penley Boomgaarden, Michael Balestracci, Rick LeClair, Wei Sun, David Henderson, Shane Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20140104847
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a heat spreader, a heat sink, a light source and an outer optic. The heat sink is substantially ring-shaped and is disposed around and in thermal communication with an outer periphery of the heat spreader. The light source is disposed in thermal communication with the heat spreader, the light source having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are disposed in thermal communication with the heat spreader. The outer optic is disposed in optical communication with the plurality of LEDs. The heat spreader, the heat sink and the outer optic, in combination, have an overall height H and an overall outside dimension D such that the ratio of H/D is so dimensioned as to: cover an opening defined by a nominally sized four-inch can light fixture; and, cover an opening defined by a nominally sized four-inch electrical junction box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Lightning Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Penley Boomgaarden, Michael Balestracci, Rick LeClair, Wei Sun, David Henderson, Shane Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8672518
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a heat spreader; a heat sink; an LED light source; a power supply; an electrical supply line having a first end connected to the power supply, and a second end connected to a plug-in connector; and, an optic securely retained relative to the heat spreader or heat sink. An accessory kit includes a first pre-wired jumper including a pair of insulated electrical wires having a first plug-in connector electrically connected at one end and an Edison base electrically connected at the other end; and/or, a second pre-wired jumper including a pair of insulated electrical wires having a second plug-in connector electrically connected at one end and unconnected wire ends at the other end. The plug-in connector of the first pre-wired jumper and the second pre-wired jumper are each configured to electrically engage with the plug-in connector of the electrical supply line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Penley Boomgaarden, Michael Balestracci, Rick LeClair, Wei Sun, David Henderson, Shane Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20120262921
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a heat spreader; a heat sink; an LED light source; a power supply; an electrical supply line having a first end connected to the power supply, and a second end connected to a plug-in connector; and, an optic securely retained relative to the heat spreader or heat sink. An accessory kit includes a first pre-wired jumper including a pair of insulated electrical wires having a first plug-in connector electrically connected at one end and an Edison base electrically connected at the other end; and/or, a second pre-wired jumper including a pair of insulated electrical wires having a second plug-in connector electrically connected at one end and unconnected wire ends at the other end. The plug-in connector of the first pre-wired jumper and the second pre-wired jumper are each configured to electrically engage with the plug-in connector of the electrical supply line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Penley Boomgaarden, Michael Balestracci, Rick LeClair, Wei Sun, David Henderson, Shane Sullivan