Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Brockett
Timothy J. Brockett 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).
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Patent number: 8884518Abstract: An electrode-less plasma lamps, comprising generally of a bulb containing a gas-fill that is excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. In specific embodiments, the use of grounded coupling-elements with integrated bulb assemblies simplifies manufacturability, improves resonant frequency control, and enables the use of solid, partially filled, and hollow lamp bodies.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Topanga USA, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Espiau, Timothy J. Brockett, Mehran Matloubian
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Patent number: 8766539Abstract: An electrode-less plasma lamp, comprising generally of a bulb containing a gas-fill and light emitter(s) that is excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. The present lamp includes compact air resonators/waveguides that use grounded coupling-elements with integrated bulb assemblies to reduce the size of the resonator and improve the performance of the lamp as well as reduce cost and simplify manufacturability.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Topanga USA, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Espiau, Timothy J. Brockett, Mehran Matloubian, Douglas A. Doughty
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Patent number: 8674603Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp includes a bulb containing a gas-fill and light emitter(s) excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. Input and output coupling elements separated from each other by a gap couple RF energy from an RF source to the bulb. One end of the input coupling element is electrically connected to an RF source while the other end is connected to ground. One end of the output coupling element is connected to ground while the other end is connected to the bulb.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Topanga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Espiau, Mehran Matloubian, Timothy J. Brockett, David Schmelzer
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Patent number: 8525430Abstract: A plasma lamp apparatus includes a post structure with a material overlying a surface region of the post structure, which has a first end and a second end. The apparatus also has a helical coil structure configured along the post structure. The apparatus includes a bulb with a fill material capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation. A resonator coupling element configured to feed radio frequency energy to at least the helical coil causes the bulb device to emit electromagnetic radiation.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Topanga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Brockett, David P. Schmelzer, Mehran Matloubian, Frederick M. Espiau
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Publication number: 20130113374Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp includes a bulb containing a gas-fill and light emitter(s) excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. Input and output coupling elements separated from each other by a gap couple RF energy from an RF source to the bulb. One end of the input coupling element is electrically connected to an RF source while the other end is connected to ground. One end of the output coupling element is connected to ground while the other end is connected to the bulb.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Topanga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: FREDERICK M. ESPIAU, Mehran Matloubian, Timothy J. Brockett, David Schmelzer
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Patent number: 8294368Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp includes a bulb containing a gas-fill and light emitter(s) excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. Input and output coupling elements separated from each other by a gap couple RF energy from an RF source to the bulb. One end of the input coupling element is electrically connected to an RF source while the other end is connected to ground. One end of the output coupling element is connected to ground while the other end is connected to the bulb.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Topanga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Espiau, Mehran Matloubian, Timothy J. Brockett, David Schmelzer
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Patent number: 8283866Abstract: An electrode-less plasma lamps comprises generally of a bulb containing a gas-fill that is excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. In specific embodiments, the use of grounded coupling-elements with integrated bulb assemblies simplifies manufacturability, improves resonant frequency control, and enables the use of solid, partially filled, and hollow lamp bodies. In some embodiments, a method of operating an electrodeless plasma lamp device includes transferring RF energy from the RF source to an input coupling-element and illuminating electromagnetic energy substantially from the length of a gas-filled vessel from discharge of the gas-filled vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Topanga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Espiau, Timothy J. Brockett, Mehran Matloubian
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Publication number: 20120242223Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices and methods for generating light with plasma lamps. More particularly, the present invention provides plasma lamps driven by a radio-frequency source without the use of electrodes inside the bulb and related methods. In a specific embodiment, a coaxial type coupling module is used to drive an electrodeless bulb. Merely by way of example, such plasma lamps can be applied to applications such as stadiums, security, parking lots, military and defense, street lighting, large and small buildings, vehicle headlamps, aircraft landing, bridges, warehouses, UV water treatment, agriculture, architectural lighting, stage lighting, medical illumination, microscopes, projectors and displays, any combination of these, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: TOPANGA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: FREDERICK M. ESPIAU, Timothy J. Brockett, Mehran Matloubian
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Patent number: 8179047Abstract: A plasma electrodeless lamp comprises a substantially hollow metallic body, closely receiving two coupling elements, the first coupling element connected to the output of an RF amplifier, and the second coupling element connected to the input of an RF amplifier. The first coupling element is conductively connected (grounded) to metallic lamp body at its top surface, while the second coupling element is not. The lamp further comprises a vertical metallic post, the post being grounded to the metallic lamp body at the post's bottom surface. The lamp further comprises a dielectric sleeve which closely receives the metallic post, and which is in turn closely supported by the lamp body or alternatively or in combination a tuning stub. The lamp further comprises a bulb that is closely received by the metallic post, and that encloses a gas-fill which forms a radiant plasma when excited.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Topanga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Espiau, Mehran Matloubian, Timothy J. Brockett
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Publication number: 20120014118Abstract: A method and system for replacing an electrodeless plasma lamp from a resonator assembly. The system includes a base support and a post member. The base support is coupled to the resonator assembly. The post member supports the bulb and is coupled to the base support through a mating region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Topanga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Espiau, Timothy J. Brockett, Mehran Matloubian
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Publication number: 20110037389Abstract: An electrode-less plasma lamps comprises generally of a bulb containing a gas-fill that is excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. In specific embodiments, the use of grounded coupling-elements with integrated bulb assemblies simplifies manufacturability, improves resonant frequency control, and enables the use of solid, partially filled, and hollow lamp bodies. In some embodiments, a method of operating an electrodeless plasma lamp device includes transferring RF energy from the RF source to an input coupling-element and illuminating electromagnetic energy substantially from the length of a gas-filled vessel from discharge of the gas-filled vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: Topanga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Espiau, Timothy J. Brockett, Mehran Matloubian
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Publication number: 20100320906Abstract: An electrodeless plasma lamp includes a bulb containing a gas-fill and light emitter(s) excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. Input and output coupling elements separated from each other by a gap couple RF energy from an RF source to the bulb. One end of the input coupling element is electrically connected to an RF source while the other end is connected to ground. One end of the output coupling element is connected to ground while the other end is connected to the bulb.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: Topanga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Espiau, Mehran Matloubian, Timothy J. Brockett, David Schmelzer
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Publication number: 20100308726Abstract: A plasma lamp apparatus includes a post structure with a material overlying a surface region of the post structure, which has a first end and a second end. The apparatus also has a helical coil structure configured along the post structure. The apparatus includes a bulb with a fill material capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation. A resonator coupling element configured to feed radio frequency energy to at least the helical coil causes the bulb device to emit electromagnetic radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: Topanga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Brockett, David P. Schmelzer, Mehran Matoubian, Frederick M. Espiau
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Patent number: 7830092Abstract: An electrode-less plasma lamps, comprising generally of a bulb containing a gas-fill that is excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. In specific embodiments, the use of grounded coupling-elements with integrated bulb assemblies simplifies manufacturability, improves resonant frequency control, and enables the use of solid, partially filled, and hollow lamp bodies.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Topanga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Espiau, Timothy J. Brockett, Mehran Matloubian
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Publication number: 20100134008Abstract: An electrode-less plasma lamp, comprising generally of a bulb containing a gas-fill and light emitter(s) that is excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. The present lamp includes compact air resonators/waveguides that use grounded coupling-elements with integrated bulb assemblies to reduce the size of the resonator and improve the performance of the lamp as well as reduce cost and simplify manufacturability.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Topanga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: FREDERICK M. ESPIAU, Timothy J. Brockett, Mehran Matloubian, Douglas A. Doughty
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Publication number: 20100134013Abstract: A plasma electrodeless lamp comprises a substantially hollow metallic body, closely receiving two coupling elements, the first coupling element connected to the output of an RF amplifier, and the second coupling element connected to the input of an RF amplifier. The first coupling element is conductively connected (grounded) to metallic lamp body at its top surface, while the second coupling element is not. The lamp further comprises a vertical metallic post, the post being grounded to the metallic lamp body at the post's bottom surface. The lamp further comprises a dielectric sleeve which closely receives the metallic post, and which is in turn closely supported by the lamp body or alternatively or in combination a tuning stub. The lamp further comprises a bulb that is closely received by the metallic post, and that encloses a gas-fill which forms a radiant plasma when excited.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: TOPANGA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: FREDERICK M. ESPIAU, Mehran Matloubian, Timothy J. Brockett
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Publication number: 20090322240Abstract: An electrode-less plasma lamps, comprising generally of a bulb containing a gas-fill that is excited to produce light using radio-frequency (RF) energy. In specific embodiments, the use of grounded coupling-elements with integrated bulb assemblies simplifies manufacturability, improves resonant frequency control, and enables the use of solid, partially filled, and hollow lamp bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: Topanga Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frederick M. Espiau, Timothy J. Brockett, Mehran Matloubian