Patents by Inventor William P. Green, Jr.

William P. Green, Jr. 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).

  • Publication number: 20230408053
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: William P. Green, JR., Ninghua Wei
  • Patent number: 11746974
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: IDEA TECH LLC
    Inventors: William P. Green, Jr., Ninghua Wei
  • Publication number: 20230089944
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: William P. Green, JR., Ninghua Wei
  • Patent number: 10240736
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: IDEA TECH LLC
    Inventors: William P. Green, Jr., Ninghua Wei
  • Publication number: 20190024861
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: WILLIAM P. GREEN, JR., NINGHUA WEI
  • Patent number: 10125937
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: MJ Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Green, Jr., Ninghua Wei
  • Publication number: 20170307157
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: William P. Green, JR., Ninghua Wei
  • Patent number: 9689544
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: MJ Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Green, Jr., Ninghua Wei
  • Publication number: 20160327227
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: William P. Green, JR., Ninghua Wei
  • Patent number: 8490824
    Abstract: A garbage can for controlling an explosive charge generating an explosive force having an outer shell having vertical walls and a bottom; an inner shell attached to the bottom having vertical walls and a middle wall attached to the bottom between the outer shell and inner shell. A first layer of compressible material between the outer shell and middle shell and a second layer of compression material is between the middle shell and the inner shell. The compression material itself may different from one layer to the other. The walls and material are shaped to direct the explosive force upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventors: William P. Green, Jr., David Fannon