Abstract: An augmented lens assembly for use with a light source featuring a main lens component having one or a plurality of light refocusing elements associated with the main lens and arranged along at least one surface of the main lens of the lens assembly that provides for improved uniformity in light distribution and improved illumination. Luminaires featuring one or a plurality of augmented lens assemblies, associated light sources and optionally, baffles, further featuring one or more main lens components having one or more light refocusing elements associated with the main lens portion and arranged along at least one surface of the main lens to provide for improved uniformity in light distribution, improved illumination and aesthetic improvements to the visual appearance of the luminaires when observed in either a lighted or non-lighted condition.

Abstract: A luminaire featuring a light diffusing housing assembly with a batwing style catadioptric lens element with properties capable of producing a more uniform field of illumination in concert with a secondary diffusing lens element and optional internal light reflecting elements to maximize light output from a point light source including an LED, or a plurality of individual point light sources including an LED strip or LED array and other source of linear chromatic light or linear illumination sources including a light bar, fluorescent lamp, compressed-gas discharge tube and the like.

Abstract: An adaptable coupling device with connection element and prismatic lens functioning as a termination means to provide seamless, integrated and continuous lighting to a distal portion of at least of one end region of a lighting element or light rail assembly.

Abstract: A luminaire featuring a light diffusing housing assembly with a batwing style catadioptric lens element with properties capable of producing a more uniform field of illumination in concert with a secondary diffusing lens element and optional internal light reflecting elements to maximize light output from a point light source including an LED, or a plurality of individual point light sources including an LED strip or LED array and other source of linear chromatic light or linear illumination sources including a light bar, fluorescent lamp, compressed-gas discharge tube and the like.

Abstract: A catadioptric lens assembly is disclosed for use with various light emitting sources. The lens assembly includes an upper section and a lower section, right and left portions thereof being symmetrically disposed about a center vertical optical axis defining a plane normal to and perpendicular to a longitudinal axis. The upper section includes two lens lobes with surfaces exhibiting a positively curved elliptical, circular or parabolic shape, being bilaterally symmetric about the vertical optical axis. The lower section includes a single lens lobe with a surface exhibiting a negatively curved spherical shape, bilaterally symmetric about the vertical optical axis, connecting to symmetric linear transition regions on both sides of the lower section and transitioning to edge support regions shared by the upper section of the lens assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to coupling devices and means to eliminate non-illuminated gaps between adjacently positioned lighting systems and light rail assemblies. The present disclosure relates more specifically to coupling devices for joining adjacently positioned lighting systems to provide seamless continuous lighting by illuminating the gap region between the adjacent lighting systems using illumination from one or more of the lighting systems themselves redirected by prismatic optical means. The present disclosure also relates more specifically to an adaptable coupling device with connection element and a prismatic lens for joining two or more lighting rail assemblies together to provide seamless, integrated and continuous lighting across the coupling region and securing the relative position between the lighting rail assemblies and associated elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to lighting systems, and more particularly to a freely adjustable, exchangeable and configurable lighting system that can be reconfigured, mounted and positioned in multiple independent configurations to provide task lighting to illuminate a specific area. The present invention relates more specifically to a reconfigurable lighting system employing surface connection means, support means and adjustment means to enable a task lighting element to be mounted to any desired vertical or horizontal surface, fixture or edge thereof. The present invention also relates more specifically to a magnetically enabled coupling and adjustment means that enables a task lighting element to be positioned at a selected rotational or angular orientation by hand, yet maintain its position against the force of gravity.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to lighting systems, and more particularly to a freely adjustable, exchangeable and configurable lighting system that can be reconfigured, mounted and positioned in multiple independent configurations to provide task lighting to illuminate a specific area. The present invention relates more specifically to a reconfigurable lighting system employing surface connection means, support means and adjustment means to enable a task lighting element to be mounted to any desired vertical or horizontal surface, fixture or edge thereof. The present invention also relates more specifically to a magnetically enabled coupling and adjustment means that enables a task lighting element to be positioned at a selected rotational or angular orientation by hand, yet maintain its position against the force of gravity.

Abstract: A device and method for housing a terminator circuit and brightly distributing light from one surface and dimly distributing light from another surface with a single light source. Additionally, light may be distributed from a top surface, a bottom surface and through an edge surface. In operation, the light fixture of figure may provide tri-directional lighting by providing light from the LEDs directed from one side of the light fixture, while providing light from a second side of the light fixture in the opposite direction (but offset), and directing a third portion of light from one of the LED arrays through a light pipe to an edge of the fixture. This allows a lighting designer a wide range of aesthetics and lighting affects because light of different densities may be directed where needed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for forming illumination affects through the use differing material disposed around various light sources. In some embodiments LED light sources are used. On the optical surface of the LED light source, lensing is effectuated to control the illumination from the light source. The lensing may be effectuated using maker tools such as 3D printing or micro-machining. Other embodiments of the methods described herein may be effected for shading and other illumination affects. Some embodiments include 3D printing of structures on circuit boards to effectuate lighting designs and control of LED light sources.

Abstract: A device comprising a circuit board, said circuit board having a plurality of LEDs dispose on said circuit board, and a chassis, said chassis having a plurality of baffles, each baffle formed by bending a portion of the chassis substantially orthogonally to the surface of the chassis leaving a plurality of holes in said chassis, said holes spaced substantially the same spacing as the plurality of LEDs. The baffles may operate to shield light emitted from the LEDs to either 30 degrees, 45 degrees or 60 degrees. Also included is a housing operable to secure the circuit board and chassis into a fixed position.

Abstract: A device comprising an arm, with a hollow portion, a hub having a stator portion, and an elongated portion disposed into the arm; a rotor with an elongated portion for housing part of a spring. Wherein the spring has a first end disposed in the arm and a second end disposed in the elongated portion of the rotor, and a moveable arm, with a substantially hollow portion operable to receive the elongated portion of the rotor. Certain embodiments may include more than one moveable arm.

Abstract: A device including a hub portion, said hub portion including an opening with spring-loaded electrical contacts slidably disposed in said opening, a light rail an extended portion and a power contact disposed on the extended portion, wherein the light rail is operable to slide into the opening and couple the power contact to the spring-loaded contact. The extended portion may include an o-ring for fixing the light rail and the hub may have a cable for mounting and coupling power to the spring-loaded electrical contact. Some embodiments may have a second opening in said hub portion, and a second end for the light rail. Power may be coupled through the light rail to hubs on each end.

Abstract: A device comprising a light source such as an LED or fluorescent lamp, having disposed near the light source a panel or lens effectuated with a diffusion pattern for modifying the light emitted from the light source. The diffusion pattern may include an optical gradient wherein light emitted from the light source is substantially blocked at one end of the gradient and substantially passed at the other end of the gradient. In some embodiments the panel or lens is transparent or clear. Other embodiments include a diffusion pattern having a dot matrix pattern or an array of substantially circular opaque areas, which may be disposed near and edge of the panel or lens.