Patents by Inventor Steven J. Orfield

Steven J. Orfield 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: 8392025
    Abstract: A smart, adaptive control system that monitors and influences physical conditions of an architectural setting. The architectural setting in which the system is deployed typically includes a plurality of private spaces and at least one community space. The individual private spaces, and the community spaces, may include an environmental control device that affects one or more physical conditions of the individual private space. Each private space may also include an environmental sensor that measures a particular physical condition of the private space. The private spaces may also include one or more occupant sensors, which measure either behavioral or physiological parameters of an occupant. The environmental control devices, environmental sensors, and occupant sensors are in communication with a computer. The computer is also in communication with a database, which houses a data set that describes how to best modify the physical conditions of the architectural setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Orfield Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven J. Orfield
  • Publication number: 20110066465
    Abstract: A smart, adaptive control system that monitors and influences physical conditions of an architectural setting. The architectural setting in which the system is deployed typically includes a plurality of private spaces and at least one community space. The individual private spaces, and the community spaces, may include an environmental control device that affects one or more physical conditions of the individual private space. Each private space may also include an environmental sensor that measures a particular physical condition of the private space. The private spaces may also include one or more occupant sensors, which measure either behavioral or physiological parameters of an occupant. The environmental control devices, environmental sensors, and occupant sensors are in communication with a computer. The computer is also in communication with a database, which houses a data set that describes how to best modify the physical conditions of the architectural setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Orfield Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven J. Orfield
  • Patent number: 7840310
    Abstract: A smart, adaptive control system that monitors and influences physical conditions of an architectural setting. The architectural setting in which the system is deployed typically includes a plurality of private spaces and at least one community space. The individual private spaces, and the community spaces, may include an environmental control device that affects one or more physical conditions of the individual private space. Each private space may also include an environmental sensor that measures a particular physical condition of the private space. The private spaces may also include one or more occupant sensors, which measure either behavioral or physiological parameters of an occupant. The environmental control devices, environmental sensors, and occupant sensors are in communication with a computer. The computer is also in communication with a database, which houses a data set that describes how to best modify the physical conditions of the architectural setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Orfield Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven J. Orfield
  • Patent number: 7252413
    Abstract: A light fixture is described. The light fixture includes a socket housing and a reflector housing. The socket housing includes a socket for receipt of a lamp, and a reflector housing mounting surface. The reflector housing includes a direct reflector for providing direct light onto a target lighting area and an indirect reflector for providing indirect light onto the target lighting area. The direct reflector includes a direct reflector first end, a direct reflector second end, and a direct reflector body extended between the first end and the second end. The direct reflector body extends sufficiently far to provide a cut off angle between a lamp provided in the socket and the direct reflector second end of less than about 50°. The indirect reflector extends from the direct reflector around a circumference of the direct reflector in an amount sufficient to shield a lamp provided in the socket. A facility having a plurality of ceiling mounted light fixtures, and a reflector housing are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Orfield Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Orfield, Michael R. Role
  • Patent number: 6991029
    Abstract: A smart, adaptive control system that monitors and influences physical conditions of an architectural setting. The architectural setting in which the system is deployed typically includes a plurality of private spaces and at least one community space. The individual private spaces, and the community spaces, may include an environmental control device that affects one or more physical conditions of the individual private space. Each private space may also include an environmental sensor that measures a particular physical condition of the private space. The private spaces may also include one or more occupant sensors, which measure either behavioral or physiological parameters of an occupant. The environmental control devices, environmental sensors, and occupant sensors are in communication with a computer. The computer is also in communication with a database, which houses a data set that describes how to best modify the physical conditions of the architectural setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Orfield Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Orfield, Michael R. Role
  • Publication number: 20040245351
    Abstract: A smart, adaptive control system that monitors and influences physical conditions of an architectural setting. The architectural setting in which the system is deployed typically includes a plurality of private spaces and at least one community space. The individual private spaces, and the community spaces, may include an environmental control device that affects one or more physical conditions of the individual private space. Each private space may also include an environmental sensor that measures a particular physical condition of the private space. The private spaces may also include one or more occupant sensors, which measure either behavioral or physiological parameters of an occupant. The environmental control devices, environmental sensors, and occupant sensors are in communication with a computer. The computer is also in communication with a database, which houses a data set that describes how to best modify the physical conditions of the architectural setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Steven J. Orfield, Michael R. Role
  • Patent number: 6783262
    Abstract: A light fixture is described. The light fixture includes a socket housing and a reflector housing. The socket housing includes a socket for receipt of a lamp, and a reflector housing mounting surface. The reflector housing includes a direct reflector for providing direct light onto a target lighting area and an indirect reflector for providing indirect light onto the target lighting area. The direct reflector includes a direct reflector first end, a direct reflector second end, and a direct reflector body extended between the first end and the second end. The direct reflector body extends sufficiently far to provide a cut off angle between a lamp provided in the socket and the direct reflector second end of less than about 50°. The indirect reflector extends from the direct reflector around a circumference of the direct reflector in an amount sufficient to shield a lamp provided in the socket. A facility having a plurality of ceiling mounted light fixtures, and a reflector housing are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Orfield Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Orfield, Michael R. Role
  • Publication number: 20040130898
    Abstract: A light fixture is described. The light fixture includes a socket housing and a reflector housing. The socket housing includes a socket for receipt of a lamp, and a reflector housing mounting surface. The reflector housing includes a direct reflector for providing direct light onto a target lighting area and an indirect reflector for providing indirect light onto the target lighting area. The direct reflector includes a direct reflector first end, a direct reflector second end, and a direct reflector body extended between the first end and the second end. The direct reflector body extends sufficiently far to provide a cut off angle between a lamp provided in the socket and the direct reflector second end of less than about 50°. The indirect reflector extends from the direct reflector around a circumference of the direct reflector in an amount sufficient to shield a lamp provided in the socket. A facility having a plurality of ceiling mounted light fixtures, and a reflector housing are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Steven J. Orfield, Michael R. Role
  • Publication number: 20030058434
    Abstract: A method of establishing a lighting system and viewing environment for conduct of visual task is provided. The method generally includes steps of providing a visual performance lab, conducting a visual performance study, and constructing an industrial viewing station based upon the results of the visual performance study. The invention also concerns provision of a preferred visual performance lab and development of preferred industrial viewing stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Applicant: Orfield Laboratories
    Inventors: Frederick G. Hewitt, Steven J. Orfield
  • Patent number: 6417919
    Abstract: A method of establishing a lighting system and viewing environment for conduct of visual task is provided. The method generally includes steps of providing a visual performance lab, conducting a visual performance study, and constructing an industrial viewing station based upon the results of the visual performance study. The invention also concerns provision of a preferred visual performance lab and development of preferred industrial viewing stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Orfield Laboratories, Incorporated
    Inventors: Frederick G. Hewitt, Steven J. Orfield
  • Patent number: 6147752
    Abstract: A method of establishing a lighting system and viewing environment for conduct of visual task is provided. The method generally includes steps of providing a visual performance lab, conducting a visual performance study, and constructing an industrial viewing station based upon the results of the visual performance study. The invention also concerns provision of a preferred visual performance lab and development of preferred industrial viewing stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Orfield Laboratories, Incorporated
    Inventors: Frederick G. Hewitt, Steven J. Orfield
  • Patent number: 5841530
    Abstract: A method of establishing a lighting system and viewing environment for conduct of visual task is provided. The method generally includes steps of providing a visual performance lab, conducting a visual performance study, and constructing an industrial viewing station based upon the results of the visual performance study. The invention also concerns provision of a preferred visual performance lab and development of preferred industrial viewing stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Inventors: Frederick G. Hewitt, Steven J. Orfield
  • Patent number: 5686987
    Abstract: A method of establishing a lighting system and viewing environment for conduct of visual task is provided. The method generally includes steps of providing a visual performance lab, conducting a visual performance study, and constructing an industrial viewing station based upon the results of the visual performance study. The invention also concerns provision of a preferred visual performance lab and development of preferred industrial viewing stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Orfield Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick G. Hewitt, Steven J. Orfield
  • Patent number: 4319088
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for masking sound is disclosed. A master sound masking unit (14) having a sound masking generator (20), an amplifier (22), a ten-octave equalizer (24) and a dual voice coil speaker (26) therewithin. Slave sound masking units (16) are connected to master unit (14) by detachable cables (18). Master unit (14) may also be used alone without slave units (16). If used with slave unit (16), master and slave units are arranged into zones and connected and adjusted in accordance with the method for producing optimum sound masking results described herewithin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1982
    Assignee: Commercial Interiors, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven J. Orfield
  • Patent number: D509317
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Orfield Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Orfield, Michael R. Role