Patents Assigned to APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLC
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Patent number: 11766501Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a first compartment including a light sealed air plenum and a first lighting source arranged in the plenum to irradiate passing air through the plenum to destroy pathogens. A second compartment is configured to be external to the first compartment. A second lighting source is arranged in the second compartment to illuminate an area adjacent to the second compartment.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz, Richard Nicolai
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Patent number: 11612030Abstract: A color correction device includes a computation engine including a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The computation engine is configured to receive reference color data. A software application stored in the memory and configured to compute adjustment values needed to achieve the reference color data from a target color. An output configured to output color corrected signals to light emitting diodes (LEDs) to achieve a reference color associated with the reference color data from the target color of the LEDs.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, Karl Edward Keppeler, John Thomas Boccio, Michael Boyd
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Patent number: 11317486Abstract: A color correction device includes a computation engine including a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The computation engine is configured to receive reference color data. A software application stored in the memory and configured to compute adjustment values needed to achieve the reference color data from a target color. An output configured to output color corrected signals to light emitting diodes (LEDs) to achieve a reference color associated with the reference color data from the target color of the LEDs.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, Karl Edward Keppeler, John Thomas Boccio, Michael Boyd
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Patent number: 11125399Abstract: A lighting device includes a substrate, an electrical circuit operably coupled to the substrate, a connector block operably coupled to the substrate and in electrical communication with the electrical circuit, and a casing disposed over the substrate, the electrical circuit, and the connector block. A portion of the casing defines a contact surface. The contact surface and a portion of the substrate define a cavity therebetween. A portion of the contact surface of the casing abuts a corresponding portion of the connector block to provide mechanical support to a joint formed between a portion of connector block and a portion of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2020Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd
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Patent number: 11085623Abstract: A junction box includes a bottom portion including a first end portion and a second end portion and a top portion configured to mate with the bottom portion. The top and bottom portions form a first opening to receive a first cable at the first end portion and form a second opening to receive a second cable at the second end portion. Interchangeable connection blocks are included for receiving wires of different gauges to make connections between the first cable and the second cable. A connection block receiving-feature is formed in the bottom portion to secure the connection blocks.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz
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Patent number: 11026305Abstract: A balance circuit includes a reference circuit configured to generate current through strings of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The reference circuit includes a first string of LEDs in series coupled to a collector node of a first transistor. A base drive current resistor is connected between the collector node and a base node of the first transistor. A base emitter resistor is connected between the base node and an emitter of the first transistor such that a reference voltage is generated on the base node during operation. Another stage receives the reference voltage to generate a tracking current through a second transistor and a second string of LEDs connected to a base of the second transistor, wherein a current through the first string of LEDs is uniformly tracked by the tracking current through the second string of LEDs.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, James D. Chermak, Fred Katz
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Patent number: 10960098Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a first compartment including a light sealed air plenum and a first lighting source arranged in the plenum to irradiate passing air through the plenum to destroy pathogens. A second compartment is configured to be external to the first compartment. A second lighting source is arranged in the second compartment to illuminate an area adjacent to the second compartment.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz, Richard Nicolai
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Patent number: 10897799Abstract: A balance circuit includes a node on which a reference voltage is generated to control current through a first component string and a first resistor connected to the first component string. A stage receives the reference voltage to generate a tracking current through a second component string and a second resistor connected to the second component string, wherein a current through the first component string is uniformly tracked by the tracking current through the second component string.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, James D. Chermak, Fred Katz
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Patent number: 10753589Abstract: A junction box includes a bottom portion including a first end portion and a second end portion and a top portion configured to mate with the bottom portion. The top and bottom portions form a first opening to receive a first cable at the first end portion and form a second opening to receive a second cable at the second end portion. Interchangeable connection blocks are included for receiving wires of different gauges to make connections between the first cable and the second cable. A connection block receiving-feature is formed in the bottom portion to secure the connection blocks.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz
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Patent number: 10663157Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a surround formed to receive a tile therein, the surround having an outward facing side. The surround includes tabs that permit suspension of the surround in a ceiling grid. A light emitting diode (LED) is mounted on the outward facing side of the surround. A driver is connected to the LED to provide power to the LED for directing light from the outward facing side.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Richard Nicolai, Martin Gaon
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Patent number: 10557623Abstract: A junction box includes a bottom portion including a first end portion and a second end portion and a top portion configured to mate with the bottom portion. The top and bottom portions form a first opening to receive a first cable at the first end portion and form a second opening to receive a second cable at the second end portion. Interchangeable connection blocks are included for receiving wires of different gauges to make connections between the first cable and the second cable. A connection block receiving-feature is formed in the bottom portion to secure the connection blocks.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz
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Patent number: 10077877Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a surround formed to receive a tile therein, the surround having an outward facing side. The surround includes tabs that permit suspension of the surround in a ceiling grid. A light emitting diode (LED) is mounted on the outward facing side of the surround. A driver is connected to the LED to provide power to the LED for directing light from the outward facing side.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Richard Nicolai, Martin Gaon