Patents by Inventor Theodore M. Thul

Theodore M. Thul 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).

  • Publication number: 20230371447
    Abstract: Horticulture automation systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a horticulture automation system for indoor vertical farming can include a sensor input configured to receive sensor readings related to a horticulture environment, an internet of things (“IoT”) module operably coupled to the sensor input, power supply channels coupled to luminaire panels, and a power control unit that controls the transfer and distribution of the power from a power supply to the power supply channels. The IoT module can communicate the sensor readings to a database and receive instructions to manage the horticulture environment. The device can be attached to a vertical grow rack and/or near a grow deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Theodore M. Thul, Darrin M. Dow
  • Publication number: 20230363322
    Abstract: Horticulture luminaire panel assemblies for providing adjustable lighting to crops and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a horticulture luminaire assembly includes an adjustable frame assembly carrying multiple luminaire panels. In some embodiments, a horticulture luminaire assembly includes luminaire devices mounted onto cross beams of a vertical grow rack. The luminaire panels can include an array of controllable lighting elements and a conformable lens that is dispensed directly over the lighting elements. The conformable lens can dissipate heat across the panel and protect the electronics of the panel from humidity and other corrosive climate conditions often found in indoor cultivation facilities, all while simulating natural light suitable for growth of organic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Theodore M. Thul, Darrin M. Dow
  • Publication number: 20180302477
    Abstract: A server cabinet includes a rack region bounded by a first door and configured to house network devices, a camera configured to surveil an area proximate the door, a lock configured to releasably lock the door in a closed position, and a PDU configured to supply power to the network devices. The PDU also includes a first data port configured to communicate with the camera, a second data port configured to communicate with the lock, and a network connectivity module configured to communicate with a remote computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventor: Theodore M. Thul
  • Patent number: 10089907
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a digital signage display assembly. The display assembly includes: a bracket configured to be attached to a wall; a display module configured to be releasably attached to the bracket; a bezel configured to secure the display to the bracket; and a connector module comprising a display-side component affixed to the display, a bracket-side component affixed to the bracket, and a bezel-side connector affixed to the bezel; wherein the bracket-side component is configured for releasable electrical and mechanical engagement with the display-side component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Arizon Precision Sheet Metal
    Inventor: Theodore M. Thul
  • Publication number: 20180074772
    Abstract: A display assembly includes: a bracket having a first connector; a display device having a radio, a processing module, a display screen, and a second connector; and a bezel having a peripheral device and a third connector. The radio is configured to: receive content from an external network; push the content to the display screen; and exchange control signals with the processing module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventor: Theodore M. Thul
  • Publication number: 20180075786
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a digital signage display assembly. The display assembly includes: a bracket configured to be attached to a wall; a display module configured to be releasably attached to the bracket; a bezel configured to secure the display to the bracket; and a connector module comprising a display-side component affixed to the display, a bracket-side component affixed to the bracket, and a bezel-side connector affixed to the bezel; wherein the bracket-side component is configured for releasable electrical and mechanical engagement with the display-side component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventor: Theodore M. Thul
  • Patent number: 9772663
    Abstract: A power distribution system for use with rack mounter computer devices includes a cabinet and a PDU. The cabinet includes: a rack region having a plurality of rail pairs for supporting a plurality of computer devices; a bus region having a base mount support and a server connector module; and a PDU configured for receipt within the bus region. The PDU includes: a plurality of electrical outlets configured to supply power to the computing devices; a PDU connector configured for releasable engagement with the server connector module; and a base mount configured to permit the PDU to pivot about the base mount support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Lithul LLC
    Inventor: Theodore M. Thul
  • Publication number: 20170111451
    Abstract: A server cabinet includes a rack region bounded by a first door and configured to house network devices, a camera configured to surveil an area proximate the door, a lock configured to releasably lock the door in a closed position, and a PDU configured to supply power to the network devices. The PDU also includes a first data port configured to communicate with the camera, a second data port configured to communicate with the lock, and a network connectivity module configured to communicate with a remote computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Theodore M. Thul
  • Publication number: 20170108899
    Abstract: A power distribution system for use with rack mounter computer devices includes a cabinet and a PDU. The cabinet includes: a rack region having a plurality of rail pairs for supporting a plurality of computer devices; a bus region having a base mount support and a server connector module; and a PDU configured for receipt within the bus region. The PDU includes: a plurality of electrical outlets configured to supply power to the computing devices; a PDU connector configured for releasable engagement with the server connector module; and a base mount configured to permit the PDU to pivot about the base mount support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Theodore M. Thul