Patents by Inventor Tomislav Stimac
Tomislav Stimac 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: 11665796Abstract: Voice activated lighting apparatus, methods and systems are described. In an embodiment, a voice activated lighting apparatus includes a housing that encloses a WiFi module operably connected to a multipoint control unit (MCU), at least one microphone, at least one speaker component, and at least one wireless communication module. Also included is a lighting component operably connected to the MCU which includes at least a first group of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a second group of LEDs that are separately controllable by the MCU. In some implementations, the first group of LEDs are controllable via voice commands of a user to provide illumination, and the second group of LEDs are controllable via voice commands of the user to provide at least one indication.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: SAVANT TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Tomislav Stimac, Nicholas Castorano, Zhiyong Wang
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Publication number: 20200170095Abstract: Voice activated lighting apparatus, methods and systems are described. In an embodiment, a voice activated lighting apparatus includes a housing that encloses a WiFi module operably connected to a multipoint control unit (MCU), at least one microphone, at least one speaker component, and at least one wireless communication module. Also included is a lighting component operably connected to the MCU which includes at least a first group of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a second group of LEDs that are separately controllable by the MCU. In some implementations, the first group of LEDs are controllable via voice commands of a user to provide illumination, and the second group of LEDs are controllable via voice commands of the user to provide at least one indication.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Tomislav STIMAC, Nicholas CASTORANO, Zhiyong WANG
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Publication number: 20170354018Abstract: A GPS-based lighting system is provided that includes at least one lighting fixture including a light source and a GPS microchip incorporated therein and a control capable of broadcasting a signal comprising instructions to the at least one lighting fixture according to the location of the lighting fixture as determined by the GPS microchip.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Glenn Howard Kuenzler, Tomislav Stimac, Mark Mayer
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Patent number: 8398261Abstract: In a lighting strip (8, 80, 380), a flexible electrically insulated cable (10, 110, 410) includes spaced apart parallel electrical conductors (12, 14, 112, 114, 118, 412, 414, 4181, 4182, 4183, 4184) bound together by electrical insulation (16, 116, 416) as a cable. The electrical conductors include power conductors (12, 14, 112, 114, 412, 414). A plurality of lighting units (20, 120, 220, 320, 420) secured to and spaced apart along the flexible electrically insulated cable each include: (i) one or more light emitting devices (24, 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d, 224b1, 224b2, 224b3, 224c1, 224c2, 224c3, 224d1, 224d2, 224d3, 4241, 4242, 4243, 4244); (ii) power regulating electrical circuitry (40, 140, 240, 340, 440); and (iii) insulation displacing conductors (28, 30, 128a, 128b, 128c, 128d, 130a, 130b, 130c, 130d, 391, 392, 393, 500, 550, 600) connecting the lighting unit with at least the power conductors. The insulation displacing conductors (500, 550, 600) may be interchangeable.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions LLCInventors: Jeffrey Nall, Tomislav Stimac, Chenyang Li, Matthew Mrakovich, Ronald Brengartner
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Publication number: 20120126721Abstract: A GPS-based lighting system is provided. The lighting system includes at least one lighting fixture including a light source and a GPS microchip incorporated therein that is configured to detect the geographic location of the at least one lighting fixture, and a control capable of transmitting a signal comprising operating instructions to the at least one lighting fixture. The at least one lighting fixture is configured to respond to operating instructions specific to the geographic location of the at least one lighting fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Glenn Howard Kuenzler, Tomislav Stimac, Mark Mayer
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Patent number: 7931386Abstract: A flexible lighting strip includes an insulated flexible electrical power cord and spaced apart modules connected therewith. Each module includes a circuit board with a cavity, indentation, or opening and an encasing overmolding defining a fastener-receiving slot or opening aligned with the cavity, indentation, or opening of the circuit board. Power cord conductors are separated at the connection with each module to define a gap receiving a portion of the circuit board. A separate tiedown is secured to the power cord. Conductive elements receiving electrical power from the power cord and delivering electrical power to the circuit board include an insulation-displacing portion and a recess receiving at least a portion of the power cord and including a retaining barb or hook. An adhesive tape or strip is disposed over at least one overmolding opening to prevent water ingress to the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Nall, Tomislav Stimac, Chenyang Li, Chunmei Gao, Babi Koushik Saha, Shanshan Xie, Douglas R. Halley
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Patent number: 7810955Abstract: A linear LED light module and system includes a heat sink, a printed circuit board, a plurality of LEDs, a power supply housing, a flexible electrical conductor, a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, and a power supply. The heat sink is elongated in an axial direction along a longitudinal axis that is parallel with a greatest dimension of the heat sink. The PCB is in thermal communication with the heat sink and includes circuitry. The plurality of LEDs mount to the PCB and are in electrical communication with the circuitry of the PCB. The power supply housing connects to the heat sink. The flexible electrical conductor includes at least two wires that are configured to accommodate an AC line voltage of at least 120 VAC. The first electrical connector is at a first end of the electrical conductor. The second electrical connector is at a second end of the electrical conductor.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Lumination LLCInventors: Tomislav Stimac, Shawn Du, Matthew S. Mrakovich, Mark Mayer
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Publication number: 20090021936Abstract: A linear LED light module and system includes a heat sink, a printed circuit board, a plurality of LEDs, a power supply housing, a flexible electrical conductor, a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, and a power supply. The heat sink is elongated in an axial direction along a longitudinal axis that is parallel with a greatest dimension of the heat sink. The PCB is in thermal communication with the heat sink and includes circuitry. The plurality of LEDs mount to the PCB and are in electrical communication with the circuitry of the PCB. The power supply housing connects to the heat sink. The flexible electrical conductor includes at least two wires that are configured to accommodate an AC line voltage of at least 120 VAC. The first electrical connector is at a first end of the electrical conductor. The second electrical connector is at a second end of the electrical conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: Lumination LLCInventors: Tomislav Stimac, Shawn Du, Matthew S. Mrakovich, Mark Mayer
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Publication number: 20080232103Abstract: A flexible lighting strip includes an insulated flexible electrical power cord and spaced apart modules connected therewith. Each module includes a circuit board with a cavity, indentation, or opening and an encasing overmolding defining a fastener-receiving slot or opening aligned with the cavity, indentation, or opening of the circuit board. Power cord conductors are separated at the connection with each module to define a gap receiving a portion of the circuit board. A separate tiedown is secured to the power cord. Conductive elements receiving electrical power from the power cord and delivering electrical power to the circuit board include an insulation-displacing portion and a recess receiving at least a portion of the power cord and including a retaining barb or hook. An adhesive tape or strip is disposed over at least one overmolding opening to prevent water ingress to the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Tomislav Stimac, Chenyang Li, Chunmei Gao, Babi Koushik Saha, Shanshan Xie, Douglas R. Halley
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Publication number: 20070153508Abstract: In a lighting strip (8, 80, 380), a flexible electrically insulated cable (10, 110, 410) includes spaced apart parallel electrical conductors (12, 14, 112, 114, 118, 412, 414, 4181, 4182, 4183, 4184) bound together by electrical insulation (16, 116, 416) as a cable. The electrical conductors include power conductors (12, 14, 112, 114, 412, 414). A plurality of lighting units (20, 120, 220, 320, 420) secured to and spaced apart along the flexible electrically insulated cable each include: (i) one or more light emitting devices (24, 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d, 224b1, 224b2, 224b3, 224c1, 224c2, 224c3, 224d1, 224d2, 224d3, 4241, 4242, 4243, 4244); (ii) power regulating electrical circuitry (40, 140, 240, 340, 440); and (iii) insulation displacing conductors (28, 30, 128a, 128b, 128c, 128d, 130a, 130b, 130c, 130d, 391, 392, 393, 500, 550, 600) connecting the lighting unit with at least the power conductors. The insulation displacing conductors (500, 550, 600) may be interchangeable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2005Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Tomislav Stimac, Chenyang Li, Matthew Mrakovich, Ronald Brengartner
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Publication number: 20060097245Abstract: In a lighting package, a printed circuit board supports at least one light emitting die. A light transmissive cover is disposed over the at least one light emitting die. A phosphor is disposed on or inside of the light transmissive dome-shaped cover. The phosphor outputs converted light responsive to irradiation by the at least one light emitting die. An encapsulant substantially fills an interior volume defined by the light-transmissive cover and the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Srinath Aanegola, Emil Radkov, James Reginelli, Larry Stadelman, Matthew Mrakovich, Tomislav Stimac
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Patent number: D880045Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Richard Clarkson, Tomislav Stimac, Nicholas Castorano, John Edward Chancey, Jeffrey Patton