Patents Assigned to Appleton Grp LLC
  • Patent number: 11076504
    Abstract: The present disclosure envisages an arrangement (100) for dissipating heat of a power supply unit (105) in a housing (110). The arrangement (100) comprises at least one packing member (120). The packing member (120) is disposed between the power supply unit (105) and an operative inner wall of the housing (110) to increase conductive thermal contact between inner walls of the housing (110) and the power supply unit (105). The arrangement (100) facilitates maximum surface contact between a power supply unit and inner walls of a housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Santosh K. Patil, Timothy E. Graff
  • Patent number: 11022287
    Abstract: The present disclosure envisages a luminaire (100). The luminaire (100) comprises at least an array of light-emitting diodes (10), a driver (20) for driving the array of light-emitting diodes (10), a first compartment (30), a second compartment (40), a perforated wall (50), an array of fins (60) and a lid (70). The first compartment (30) houses the array of light-emitting diodes (10). The second compartment houses the driver (20). The second compartment (40) is separated from the first compartment (30) by a perforated wall (50). The array of fins (60) is disposed on an operative external wall surface surrounding the first compartment (30) and/or the second compartment (40) of the luminaire (100). The lid (70) is removably fitted on an operative end of the first compartment (30). The luminaire (100) has an explosion-proof construction, dissipates heat efficiently, is less expensive and is easy to assemble.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: William Leber, Tejas D. Dube, Karan C. Mandlekar, Sagar R. Muchandi
  • Patent number: 10957507
    Abstract: The present disclosure envisages a mechanism (100) for indirect access to an actuator (210) on an apparatus (200) disposed within a housing (300). The mechanism (100) comprises a bushing (10), a spring-loaded shaft (20), an arm (30), a first stopper (40) and a pedestal (50). The spring-loaded shaft (20) passes through the bushing (10) and is configured to reciprocate through the annular passage (12). An arm (30) is disposed within the housing (300), and is coupled to the shaft (20). The first stopper (40) is received on the shaft (20) operatively below the arm (30). The pedestal (50) is disposed between the arm (30) and the first stopper (40). The pedestal (50) is configured to facilitate abutment of the arm (30) with the actuator (210). The arm (30) is configured to press the actuator (210) when the shaft (20) is linearly displaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Maya G. Marode, Vaibhav B. Hande, Abdulkhadar F. Goravankoll, Rahul L. Kulkami, Vishal M. Bavale
  • Patent number: 10951016
    Abstract: An example system includes an electrical enclosure. The electrical enclosure includes an identification data module, an electrical sensor, an enclosure environment sensor, and a pilot light module. The pilot light module includes (i) a pilot light and (ii) a communication module. The communication module is coupled to the identification data module, the electrical sensor, and the enclosure environment sensor. The communication module is configured to determine a visual communication signal based on information received from one or more of the identification data module, the electrical sensor, and the enclosure environment sensor, and drive the visual communication signal via the pilot light. The visual communication signal indicates one or more operational parameters within the electrical enclosure. The system further includes a client device configured to receive the visual communication from the pilot light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventor: Yicheng Peter Pan
  • Patent number: 10840003
    Abstract: The present disclosure envisages an arrangement for maintaining desired temperature conditions on and within a transformer housing of an encapsulated transformer. The arrangement comprises at least one insulation plate disposed proximal to a transformer core and coil assembly of the encapsulated transformer such that the insulating element is in surface contact with a potting compound of the encapsulated transformer and adapted to substantially contain the heat emanating from the transformer core and coil assembly, thereby maintaining desired temperature conditions on and within the transformer housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Ajit Dilip Athavale, Dale Charles Corel
  • Patent number: 10704778
    Abstract: An LED fixture is provided including a housing having a hollow configuration, a mounting plate secured to an upper end of the housing, a globe ring, separate from the housing, secured to a lower exterior end of the housing, a base on the housing extending within the globe ring, and an LED array positioned on the base of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Suraj N. Desai, Harsha N. Devappa, Dawn M. Grandsart, Timothy E. Graff, James G. Brand
  • Patent number: 10616971
    Abstract: A method of managing an output voltage of a LED driver to prevent damage to a LED load coupled thereto from a transient current is described. The method includes energizing a LED driver coupled to a microcontroller circuit. The microcontroller circuit samples a plurality of signals from the LED driver circuit. Moreover, the microcontroller circuit determines if an interruption event has occurred. The interruption event may include a main voltage supply interruption, intermittently removing and reconnecting a load, such as a loose LED load, and hot-swapping one LED load for another. The method further includes preventing a transient current from damaging the LED load if the interruption event has occurred. A system including circuits related to the method are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Virgil Roy Requiroso Ajo, Leon Dela Cruz Placido, Jr., Neil Jingo Samson Valmonte
  • Patent number: 10591147
    Abstract: A connection mechanism for connecting a first element to a second element including a plurality of bayonet tabs configured on one of said first element and said second element; and a plurality of bayonet slots engageable with the plurality of bayonet tabs, the plurality of bayonet slots configured on one of the first element and the second element that does not contain the plurality of bayonet tabs, wherein the plurality of bayonet tabs are aligned with the plurality of bayonet slots, subsequent to which, the first element is partially rotated with respect to the second element to facilitate the reception of the plurality of bayonet tabs within the plurality of slots, thereby providing a connection between the first and second elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC.
    Inventors: Harsha N. Devappa, Vinaya N. Kubsad, Santosh K. Patil, Timothy E. Graff
  • Patent number: 10574035
    Abstract: A system including a first hybrid power and fiber optic cable including a first plurality of power lines and a first plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable routed from a control center in a first location to a hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel within a second location, wherein the first plurality of power lines are secured to a main lug connection within the hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel, wherein the first plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable are secured to a fiber patch panel within the hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel, and a second and third hybrid power and fiber optic cable including a plurality of power lines and a plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable are routed from the hybrid power and fiber optic cable distribution panel to a first and second junction boxes located within the second location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Mark Bailey, Dorian Popi, Mark Garton, Bill Leber
  • Patent number: 10480763
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of lighting systems. The collective dissipation of heat by various components of lighting systems, inside a conventional single compartment enclosure, raises the temperature of each of the components, resulting in damage and reduction in the life of the components. The present disclosure, therefore, envisages an enclosure for lighting systems which is compartmentalized, and prevents overheating of the components of the lighting systems. The enclosure includes a first compartment and a second compartment. At least one driver is receivable in the first compartment and at least one light emitting component is receivable in the second compartment. The first compartment is insulated from the second compartment. The enclosure is primarily used for lighting fixtures which require high efficiency operation from a compact package, or lighting fixtures which operate in rugged environments at high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Karan C. Mandlekar, Harsha N. Devappa, Sumit Kumar, Timothy E. Graff
  • Patent number: 10473318
    Abstract: An LED fixture (200) that facilitates effective heat dissipation of an array of LEDs, having improved thermal performance; and is easy to mount or dismount. The LED fixture (200) includes a heat sink (202) having a hollow configuration, and a plurality of fins (204) extending circumferentially and outwardly from the heat sink (202). The LED fixture (200) further comprises a base (206) configured at an operative bottom portion of the heat sink (202), and a driver housing (208) connected to an operative top surface of the heat sink (202). The base (206) is configured to support an array of LEDs. The driver housing (208) is configured to accommodate a plurality of LED drivers. The driver housing (208) and the base (206) are arranged in a spaced apart configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Harsha N. Devappa, Anoop R. Zutti, Dawn M. Grandsart, Chethan S B, Timothy E. Graff
  • Patent number: 10422172
    Abstract: The present disclosure envisages a tool-less hinge mechanism for coupling a first element and a second element. The tool-less hinge mechanism comprises at least one lug integrally extending from one of the first element and the second element, and at least one loop integrally extending from remaining one of the first element and the second element. The at least one lug is configured to be received in the at least one loop, thereby providing hingeable coupling between the first element and the second element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC.
    Inventors: Santosh K. Patil, Timothy E. Graff
  • Patent number: 10361546
    Abstract: An electrical housing including a housing portion defined by a base and sidewalls extending from the base. The housing portion is adapted to be covered by a lid to configure an enclosure for housing electric components therewithin. A flange portion extends from the at least one sidewall for facilitation mounting of the electrical power housing. The flange portion comprises a pair of apertures configured at operative ends of the flange portion, and a corner portion surrounding the pair of apertures. The corner portion is defined by an arcuate projection circumscribing the pair of apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Satheesh Madathil Sankarankutty Nair, Rudy Mark D. Halcon, Raymond A. Dubiel, Warren K. Fleras
  • Patent number: 10340628
    Abstract: The present disclosure envisages a cap for covering a plug opening. The cap comprises at least one recessed portion having a cross section complementary to a cross section of the plug opening, wherein a first operative end of the recessed portion is fitted into the plug. A top lid is configured on the recessed portion. The top lid and the at least one recessed portion are adapted to prevent ingress of foreign particles to the plug. A lanyard extends from the recessed portion, and a ring is configured at a free end of the lanyard. The ring is adapted to be fitted on a body of the plug. The lanyard and the ring allow the cap to remain attached to the plug in the configuration when the at least one recessed portion is fitted on or not fitted on the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Tushar Borkar, Vilas S. Shendge, Abhinav S. Sachan
  • Patent number: 10274170
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of luminaires. More specifically, the present disclosure envisages a drain arrangement for use with a luminaire that is supported on a wiring conduit via a junction box. The arrangement includes a hood coupled with the junction box via a connecting conduit, wherein connection cables from the wiring conduit are received within the hood via the connecting conduit and the junction box. An adaptor extends from the hood and the luminaire. The adaptor is defined by a sidewall extending from the luminaire and has an operative top surface configured on an operative top periphery of the sidewall. The adaptor further includes an annular inner sidewall configured to circumscribe an electric connection of the luminaire. A drain conduit extends from the adaptor and is configured to drain out the fluid collected within the adaptor outside of the annular inner sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Santosh K. Patil, Vinaya N. Kubsad, Harish P. Kulkarni, Harsha N. Devappa, William Leber, Timothy E. Graff
  • Patent number: D866039
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Timothy E. Graff, James G. Brand, Saurabh Verma, Anoop R. Zutti
  • Patent number: D887366
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Satheesh Madathil Sankarankutty Nair, Rudy Mark D. Halcon, Raymond A. Dubiel, Warren K. Fleras
  • Patent number: D892748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Satheesh Madathil Sankarankutty Nair, Rudy Mark D. Halcon, Raymond A. Dubiel, Warren K. Fleras
  • Patent number: D920822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Andrew J. Donlan, Paul E. Mazur, Jacob Holfeuer
  • Patent number: D921508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Appleton Grp LLC
    Inventors: Andrew J. Donlan, Paul E. Mazur, Jacob Holfeuer