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).

  • Patent number: 10845027
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: ELATION LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventors: Matthias Hinrichs, Toby Velazquez
  • Publication number: 20200217481
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Matthias Hinrichs, Toby Velazquez
  • Patent number: 10670225
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: ELATION LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventors: Matthias Hinrichs, Toby Velazquez
  • Publication number: 20200088382
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Matthias Hinrichs, Toby Velazquez
  • Patent number: 9735609
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Elation Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez
  • Publication number: 20160099603
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez
  • Patent number: 9271377
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: American DJ Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez
  • Patent number: 9170010
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: American DJ Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez
  • Publication number: 20150062902
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: AMERICAN DJ SUPPLY, INC.
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez
  • Patent number: 8955979
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: American DJ Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez
  • Publication number: 20140292222
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez
  • Patent number: 8766544
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: American DJ Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez
  • Publication number: 20140104830
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: American DJ Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: Toby VELAZQUEZ
  • Publication number: 20140000771
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Sherman, Alexandra Lippin, Toby Velazquez
  • Patent number: 8434902
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: American DJ Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez
  • Publication number: 20130027934
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: AMERICAN DJ SUPPLY, INC.
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez
  • Publication number: 20120257095
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: American DJ Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez
  • Publication number: 20120181935
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: American DJ Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez
  • Patent number: D689232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: American DJ Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez
  • Patent number: D777822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Elation Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Toby Velazquez