Patents by Inventor Robert Papstein

Robert Papstein 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).

  • Front access battery compartment
    Patent number: 11965638
    Abstract: An emergency lighting device includes a housing containing a high voltage connection. A light emitter is connected to the housing. A compartment in the housing having an opening is separated from the high voltage connection. A battery is positioned in the compartment and accessible through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: HLI SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony Brunelli, Robert Papstein
  • Self-diagnostic fault identification system for emergency lighting unit
    Patent number: 11811260
    Abstract: An emergency lighting device includes a housing, a light emitter positioned in the housing, a control circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the light emitter, an indicator light positioned in the housing, and a fault indicator circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the indicator light. The fault indicator circuit is configured to monitor the light emitter, analyze activation of the light emitter, and activate the indicator light based on the analysis of the activation of the light emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: HLI Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen George Cyr, Jonathan Erik Bowers, Steven Dominic Fernandes, Robert Papstein
  • Exit light with plug-in housing
    Patent number: 11473766
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a housing and a light emitter coupled to the housing. A mounting plate is coupled to the housing and includes a front surface facing the housing and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The rear surface includes a snap-fit mounting feature and a rear connector portion. A first connector is coupled to the rear connector portion and operatively coupled to the light emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Brunelli, Robert Papstein
  • SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FAULT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING UNIT
    Publication number: 20220158467
    Abstract: An emergency lighting device includes a housing, a light emitter positioned in the housing, a control circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the light emitter, an indicator light positioned in the housing, and a fault indicator circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the indicator light. The fault indicator circuit is configured to monitor the light emitter, analyze activation of the light emitter, and activate the indicator light based on the analysis of the activation of the light emitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Allen George Cyr, Jonathan Erik Bowers, Steven Dominic Fernandes, Robert Papstein
  • Self-diagnostic fault identification system for emergency lighting unit
    Patent number: 11223219
    Abstract: An emergency lighting device includes a housing, a light emitter positioned in the housing, a control circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the light emitter, an indicator light positioned in the housing, and a fault indicator circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the indicator light. The fault indicator circuit is configured to monitor the light emitter, analyze activation of the light emitter, and activate the indicator light based on the analysis of the activation of the light emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Allen George Cyr, Jonathan Erik Bowers, Steven Dominic Fernandes, Robert Papstein
  • EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210376655
    Abstract: An emergency lighting fixture is provided. The emergency lighting fixture includes a backup power supply. The backup power supply includes one or more batteries. The emergency lighting fixture includes one or more light sources. The emergency lighting fixture includes a transceiver. The emergency lighting fixture includes a controller configured to determine a status of the backup power supply. The controller is further configured to transmit a beacon signal via the transceiver. The beacon signal can include the status of the backup power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Lane Bailey, John Lane, Robert Papstein
  • EXIT LIGHT WITH PLUG-IN HOUSING
    Publication number: 20210180782
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a housing and a light emitter coupled to the housing. A mounting plate is coupled to the housing and includes a front surface facing the housing and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The rear surface includes a snap-fit mounting feature and a rear connector portion. A first connector is coupled to the rear connector portion and operatively coupled to the light emitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Anthony Brunelli, Robert Papstein
  • Exit light with plug-in housing
    Patent number: 10935225
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a housing and a light emitter coupled to the housing. A mounting plate is coupled to the housing and includes a front surface facing the housing and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The rear surface includes a snap-fit mounting feature and a rear connector portion. A first connector is coupled to the rear connector portion and operatively coupled to the light emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Anthony Brunelli, Robert Papstein
  • FRONT ACCESS BATTERY COMPARTMENT
    Publication number: 20210003262
    Abstract: An emergency lighting device includes a housing containing a high voltage connection. A light emitter is connected to the housing. A compartment in the housing having an opening is separated from the high voltage connection. A battery is positioned in the compartment and accessible through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Anthony Brunelli, Robert Papstein
  • SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FAULT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING UNIT
    Publication number: 20200408374
    Abstract: An emergency lighting device includes a housing, a light emitter positioned in the housing, a control circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the light emitter, an indicator light positioned in the housing, and a fault indicator circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the indicator light. The fault indicator circuit is configured to monitor the light emitter, analyze activation of the light emitter, and activate the indicator light based on the analysis of the activation of the light emitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Allen George Cyr, Jonathan Erik Bowers, Steven Dominic Fernandes, Robert Papstein
  • Self-diagnostic fault identification system for emergency lighting unit
    Patent number: 10775009
    Abstract: An emergency lighting device includes a housing, a light emitter positioned in the housing, a control circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the light emitter, an indicator light positioned in the housing, and a fault indicator circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the indicator light. The fault indicator circuit is configured to monitor the light emitter, analyze activation of the light emitter, and activate the indicator light based on the analysis of the activation of the light emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Allen George Cyr, Jonathan Erik Bowers, Steven Dominic Fernandes, Robert Papstein
  • EXIT LIGHT WITH PLUG-IN HOUSING
    Publication number: 20180245783
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a housing and a light emitter coupled to the housing. A mounting plate is coupled to the housing and includes a front surface facing the housing and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The rear surface includes a snap-fit mounting feature and a rear connector portion. A first connector is coupled to the rear connector portion and operatively coupled to the light emitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Anthony Brunelli, Robert Papstein
  • SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FAULT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING UNIT
    Publication number: 20180073696
    Abstract: An emergency lighting device includes a housing, a light emitter positioned in the housing, a control circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the light emitter, an indicator light positioned in the housing, and a fault indicator circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the indicator light. The fault indicator circuit is configured to monitor the light emitter, analyze activation of the light emitter, and activate the indicator light based on the analysis of the activation of the light emitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Allen George Cyr, Jonathan Erik Bowers, Steven Dominic Fernandes, Robert Papstein