Patents by Inventor Toby Velazquez
Toby Velazquez 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: 10845027Abstract: A lighting device includes a lens, a primary light source and multiple secondary light sources positioned about a perimeter of the lens. Each of the secondary light sources is configured to produce a sparkling effect.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: ELATION LIGHTING, INC.Inventors: Matthias Hinrichs, Toby Velazquez
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Publication number: 20200217481Abstract: A lighting device includes a lens, a primary light source and multiple secondary light sources positioned about a perimeter of the lens. Each of the secondary light sources is configured to produce a sparkling effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Matthias Hinrichs, Toby Velazquez
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Patent number: 10670225Abstract: A lighting device includes a lens, a primary light source and multiple secondary light sources positioned about a perimeter of the lens. Each of the secondary light sources is configured to produce a sparkling effect.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: ELATION LIGHTING, INC.Inventors: Matthias Hinrichs, Toby Velazquez
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Publication number: 20200088382Abstract: A lighting device includes a lens, a primary light source and multiple secondary light sources positioned about a perimeter of the lens. Each of the secondary light sources is configured to produce a sparkling effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Matthias Hinrichs, Toby Velazquez
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Patent number: 9735609Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a charging apparatus comprising a case comprising at least one compartment capable of storing a battery-powered lighting device and at least one charging base capable of charging the battery-powered lighting device, wherein each charging base resides in a separate compartment of the case. Each compartment in the case is capable of receiving and storing a battery-powered lighting device in more than one orientation. Each charging base further comprises a charging interface system shaped to engage with and charge a battery-powered lighting device in at least two orientations, and a mounting system interface shaped to engage with and securely mount a battery-powered lighting device to the charging base in at least two orientations. The charging interface system is capable of providing an electrical current to the battery-powered lighting device in a variety of formats, including inductive, conductive and radio frequency charging.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Elation Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Toby Velazquez
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Publication number: 20160099603Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a charging apparatus comprising a case comprising at least one compartment capable of storing a battery-powered lighting device and at least one charging base capable of charging the battery-powered lighting device, wherein each charging base resides in a separate compartment of the case. Each compartment in the case is capable of receiving and storing a battery-powered lighting device in more than one orientation. Each charging base further comprises a charging interface system shaped to engage with and charge a battery-powered lighting device in at least two orientations, and a mounting system interface shaped to engage with and securely mount a battery-powered lighting device to the charging base in at least two orientations. The charging interface system is capable of providing an electrical current to the battery-powered lighting device in a variety of formats, including inductive, conductive and radio frequency charging.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventor: Toby Velazquez
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Patent number: 9271377Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for controlling at least one lighting system by means of a portable wireless remote control device. The system comprises a portable wireless remote control device, a lighting system controller, and at least one lighting system coupled to the lighting system controller. Each lighting system comprises one or more lighting modules (e.g., light emitting diodes (LEDs), incandescent bulbs, etc.). The portable wireless remote control device comprises a wireless transceiver, processor, memory, light control logic, user interface (UI), and an antenna. The lighting system controller-comprises a wireless transceiver, processor, memory, light control logic, and an antenna. Each lighting system coupled (e.g., wired) to the lighting system controller may be wirelessly controlled via the remote control device.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: American DJ Supply, Inc.Inventor: Toby Velazquez
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Patent number: 9170010Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a lighting apparatus comprising a housing for maintaining a lighting frame. The housing comprises at least one supporting wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall that is substantially parallel to the first side wall. The side walls are transverse to a supporting wall of the housing. The first side wall includes at least one input socket for receiving input electronic signals. The second side wall includes at least one output socket for transmitting output electronic signals.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: American DJ Supply, Inc.Inventor: Toby Velazquez
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Publication number: 20150062902Abstract: One embodiment provides a lighting apparatus comprising multiple individually rotatable lighting components, an actuator for rotating one or more of the lighting components, and a control unit for controlling the actuator and the lighting components. Each lighting component comprises one or more lighting elements. The control unit is configured to operate each lighting component independently.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: AMERICAN DJ SUPPLY, INC.Inventor: Toby Velazquez
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Patent number: 8955979Abstract: A projector for displaying textual patterns includes a light emitting matrix and a controller for controlling the light emitting matrix. The light emitting matrix is selectively illuminated to project textual patterns on a surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2008Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: American DJ Supply, Inc.Inventor: Toby Velazquez
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Publication number: 20140292222Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for controlling at least one lighting system by means of a portable wireless remote control device. The system comprises a portable wireless remote control device, a lighting system controller, and at least one lighting system coupled to the lighting system controller. Each lighting system comprises one or more lighting modules (e.g., light emitting diodes (LEDs), incandescent bulbs, etc.). The portable wireless remote control device comprises a wireless transceiver, processor, memory, light control logic, user interface (UI), and an antenna. The lighting system controller-comprises a wireless transceiver, processor, memory, light control logic, and an antenna. Each lighting system coupled (e.g., wired) to the lighting system controller may be wirelessly controlled via the remote control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventor: Toby Velazquez
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Patent number: 8766544Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for controlling at least one lighting system by means of a portable wireless remote control device. The system comprises a portable wireless remote control device, a lighting system controller, and at least one lighting system coupled to the lighting system controller. Each lighting system comprises one or more lighting modules (e.g., light emitting diodes (LEDs), incandescent bulbs, etc.). The portable wireless remote control device comprises a wireless transceiver, processor, memory, light control logic, user interface (UI), and an antenna. The lighting system controller comprises a wireless transceiver, processor, memory, light control logic, and an antenna. Each lighting system coupled (e.g., wired) to the lighting system controller may be wirelessly controlled via the remote control device.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: American DJ Supply, Inc.Inventor: Toby Velazquez
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Publication number: 20140104830Abstract: One embodiment provides a lighting apparatus comprising a lighting base including one or more lighting elements, and a control module for controlling the lighting elements. The lighting apparatus further comprises at least one removable lighting accessory for adjusting light emitted by the lighting elements, and a mounting system comprising at least one removable mounting member. Each mounting member is shaped to engage with and securely mount a lighting accessory to the lighting base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: American DJ Supply, Inc.Inventor: Toby VELAZQUEZ
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Publication number: 20140000771Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus comprising a bag shaped for retaining one or more re-chargeable electronic devices, and a rechargeable battery unit that is removably attached to the bag. The battery unit provides power for powering and charging one or more electronic devices. The bag comprises at least one electrical connection. The battery unit provides power for powering and charging an electronic device via an electrical connection interconnecting the battery unit with the electronic device. The apparatus further comprises at least one induction charging unit that wirelessly provides power for powering and charging an electronic device positioned within proximity of the induction charging unit. In one embodiment, the battery unit includes at least one on-board induction charging unit. In another embodiment, the bag further comprises at least one induction charging unit that may be wired or wirelessly connected with the battery unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Kenneth L. Sherman, Alexandra Lippin, Toby Velazquez
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Patent number: 8434902Abstract: A modular lighting fixture system includes plural modular lighting segments, each modular lighting segment including a mating system for mechanically connecting the modular lighting segment to another modular lighting segment. The modular lighting segments fit together to create different shapes and designs, forming a larger overall fixture system.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: American DJ Supply, Inc.Inventor: Toby Velazquez
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Publication number: 20130027934Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a lighting apparatus comprising a housing for maintaining a lighting frame. The housing comprises at least one supporting wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall that is substantially parallel to the first side wall. The side walls are transverse to a supporting wall of the housing. The first side wall includes at least one input socket for receiving input electronic signals. The second side wall includes at least one output socket for transmitting output electronic signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: AMERICAN DJ SUPPLY, INC.Inventor: Toby Velazquez
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Publication number: 20120257095Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a light emitting diode (LED) video camera system comprising a movable video camera apparatus including a video camera having a lens. The movable video camera apparatus further includes a plurality of LED lights arranged around at least a portion of a periphery of the lens of the video camera. The LED video camera system further comprises an actuator for panning and tilting the video camera, and a control unit for controlling the actuator, the lens of the video camera, and the LED lights. The control unit comprises a plurality of drivers, including an LED driver for controlling lighting effects of the LED lights, an actuator driver for controlling movement of the actuator, and an optics driver for controlling zooming and focusing of the lens of the video camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: American DJ Supply, Inc.Inventor: Toby Velazquez
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Publication number: 20120181935Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for controlling at least one lighting system by means of a portable wireless remote control device. The system comprises a portable wireless remote control device, a lighting system controller, and at least one lighting system coupled to the lighting system controller. Each lighting system comprises one or more lighting modules (e.g., light emitting diodes (LEDs), incandescent bulbs, etc.). The portable wireless remote control device comprises a wireless transceiver, processor, memory, light control logic, user interface (UI), and an antenna. The lighting system controller comprises a wireless transceiver, processor, memory, light control logic, and an antenna. Each lighting system coupled (e.g., wired) to the lighting system controller may be wirelessly controlled via the remote control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: American DJ Supply, Inc.Inventor: Toby Velazquez
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Patent number: D689232Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: American DJ Supply, Inc.Inventor: Toby Velazquez
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Patent number: D777822Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Elation Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Toby Velazquez