Patents by Inventor Vernon McDermott

Vernon McDermott 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: 7357533
    Abstract: A lighting device having one or more pair of side-emitting light-emitting diodes arranged end-to-end, one “flipped” relative to the other, such that the beam spreads of the LEDs complement one another and increase the overall beam spread of the device, or instead the intensity of the beam about a narrow angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventors: Vernon C McDermott, Vernon McDermott, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080036616
    Abstract: A light failure monitoring system using existing alarm panels includes a first circuit capable of turning on a solid state switch or transistor, which turns on a lamp or LEDs. The system also includes a second circuit having a light sensitive device, such as a photoresistor, that keeps the solid state switch or transistor turned on upon sensing light from the lamp or LEDs, and when the light sensed by the photoresistor substantially drops in intensity the solid state switch or transistor turns off, which causes an alarm to sound on the alarm panel. Alternatively, the first circuit may include a second solid state switch to amplify the signal and make it easier to start the second circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Vernon McDermott
  • Patent number: 7178937
    Abstract: A lighting device that enables use of one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in combination with a reflector is described. The subject lighting device includes at least one LED on a supporting portion, such that the LED is located in front of and aimed toward a reflector. Light emitted from the LED is reflected by the reflector and travels past the LED to provide light. The light-emitting diode(s) may be substantially centrally located with respect to a central axis of a reflector. Focusability of the lighting device is achieved by adjusting the relative distance between the LED and reflector, or by other means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Vernon McDermott
  • Publication number: 20060239000
    Abstract: A lighting device having one or more pair of side-emitting light-emitting diodes arranged end-to-end, one “flipped” relative to the other, such that the beam spreads of the LEDs complement one another and increase the overall beam spread of the device, or instead the intensity of the beam about a narrow angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Vernon McDermott, Vernon McDermott
  • Publication number: 20050162845
    Abstract: A lighting device that enables use of one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in combination with a reflector is described. The subject lighting device includes at least one LED on a supporting portion, such that the LED is located in front of and aimed toward a reflector. Light emitted from the LED is reflected by the reflector and travels past the LED to provide light. The light-emitting diode(s) may be substantially centrally located with respect to a central axis of a reflector. Focusability of the lighting device is achieved by adjusting the relative distance between the LED and reflector, or by other means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventor: Vernon McDermott