Patents Assigned to HKC-US, LLC
  • Patent number: 12644467
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for an easy to a dual latch system that work simultaneously for locking a blade iron part of a ceiling fan blade to a motor-rotor housing. A first mechanism includes a protruding catch end with a vertical slot through the blade iron. The protruding end of the blade arm is pushed against a spring biased ledge member in the motor-rotor fan housing and when the blade iron is moved downward the protruding catch end hooks about an upwardly raised member inside the motor housing, and when the spring pushes the ledge member outward locks the blade in place with the first mechanism. The second mechanism includes a spring biased latch member with angled face under the first mechanism. A fixed protrusion under the blade iron in the direction of the motor-rotor housing forms a gap between the blade iron and the tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: James Burns, Brendan Byrne, Jeff Newman
  • Patent number: 12637124
    Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing a usable hand truck with a tiltable electrical fan, power strip for powering electrical equipment, a storage compartment/tray for supplies and a moveable electrical LED (light emitting diodes) light source. The moveable light can rotate up and down, and be able to pivot to a left direction and to a right direction. The power strip can include a rechargeable battery supply with USB ports and outlets to allow the fan and light source to be connected. The power strip can include a power cord to plug in the power strip to an electrical outlet. The hand truck can further include a pivotable lift grate having a middle extending footer. The hand truck can include front facing footers for allowing the hand truck to stay upright whether the pivotable lift grate is raised upward or lowered into a lift position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan Byrne, Jeff Newman, Kent Mathis, Matt Willard, Michael Starkey
  • Patent number: 12540728
    Abstract: Ceiling, and wall mounted garage-fans include left and right paddles, with a plurality of LEDS (light emitting diodes) adjustably mounted to left and right sides of a ring housing with a fan. Left adjustable mount allows the left paddle with LEDS rotate in vertical and horizontal axes. Right adjustable mount allows the right paddle with LEDS rotate in vertical and horizontal axes. The housing can be mounted by a lower C channel to a ceiling. Left and right rotatable-knobs on the C-channel, can be loosened so that a handle can be moved to change orientation of the housing. The housing can be mounted by another C channel to a wall. Knobs on the C-channel, allow the housing be pivoted up or down to change orientation of the fan. The wall mount can include a horizontal pivot so that the fan can be moved across a horizontal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2025
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2026
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan Patrick Byrne, Jeffrey Blaise Newman, Matthew Willard
  • Patent number: 12520408
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing switch housing remote controls for ceiling fans. The remote receiver in the ceiling fan housing uses existing capacitors installed in the ceiling fan and shares those capacitors with existing mechanical pull chains for the ceiling fan, which eliminates the need for separate capacitors in the remote receiver. Small remote receiver housings can be located inside switch housings, and can have an RF antenna and/or a WiFi antenna. The remote receiver housings can be attached with modular connectors and pin connectors, or be hard wired inside a switch housing, and can include a reverse switch. The small receiver can be wrapped in a heat-resistant plastic sheathing that can be shrink wrapped about the receiver. The shrink-wrapped receiver eliminates a plastic shell housing, reducing costs and allowing the smaller receiver dimensions to fit into smaller spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2025
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Kent Mathis, James Burns, Brendan Byrne
  • Publication number: 20260006692
    Abstract: A circuit for a lighting assembly includes a power supply, a first light source connected with an output of the power supply, and a second light source connected with the output of the power. The first and second light sources are connected with the output of the power supply in parallel. At least one integrated chip including a driver is configured to regulate the current to each of the first light source and the second light source. A switch is configured to select a brightness level of each of the first and second light sources configured to appear similar to the characteristics of a halogen or incandescent light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2025
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Applicant: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Yupeng Chen, Fengyong Jiang
  • Patent number: 12426136
    Abstract: A circuit for a lighting assembly includes a power supply, a first light source connected with an output of the power supply, and a second light source connected with the output of the power. The first and second light sources are connected with the output of the power supply in parallel. At least one integrated chip including a driver is configured to regulate the current to each of the first light source and the second light source. A switch is configured to select a brightness level of each of the first and second light sources configured to appear similar to the characteristics of a halogen or incandescent light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Yupeng Chen, Fengyong Jiang
  • Patent number: 12369243
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing switch housing remote controls for ceiling fans. The remote receiver in the ceiling fan housing uses existing capacitors installed in the ceiling fan and shares those capacitors with existing mechanical pull chains for the ceiling fan, which eliminates the need for separate capacitors in the remote receiver. Small remote receiver housings can be located inside switch housings, and can have an RF antenna and/or a WiFi antenna. The remote receiver housings can be attached with modular connectors and pin connectors, or be hard wired inside a switch housing, and can include a reverse switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Kent Mathis, James Burns, Brendan Byrne
  • Patent number: 11976802
    Abstract: A modular luminaire assembly comprising includes a mounting ring configured to be selectively coupled with a mounting surface, an inner housing defining a channel configured to receive the mounting ring, wherein the mounting ring is configured to be selectively coupled with the inner housing, a lighting assembly, one or more diffusers configured to direct light from the lighting assembly; and a retaining ring including a ring body defining an opening a plurality of flanges configured to snap engage with the inner housing, wherein the ring body is configured to at least partially support the one or more diffusers and the lighting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: David LaVigna, Matt Willard, Tim Norton
  • Patent number: 11891099
    Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for providing a usable hand truck with a tiltable electrical fan, power strip for powering electrical equipment, a storage compartment/tray for supplies and a moveable electrical LED (light emitting diodes) light source. The moveable light can rotate up and down, and be able to pivot to a left direction and to a right direction. The power strip can include a rechargeable battery supply with USB ports and outlets to allow the fan and light source to be connected. The power strip can include a power cord to plug in the power strip to an electrical outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan Byrne, Jeff Newman, Kent Mathis, Matt Willard, Michael Starkey
  • Publication number: 20240032165
    Abstract: A circuit for a lighting assembly includes a power supply, a first light source connected with an output of the power supply, and a second light source connected with the output of the power. The first and second light sources are connected with the output of the power supply in parallel. At least one integrated chip including a driver is configured to regulate the current to each of the first light source and the second light source. A switch is configured to select a brightness level of each of the first and second light sources configured to appear similar to the characteristics of a halogen or incandescent light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: YUPENG CHEN, Fengyong Jiang
  • Publication number: 20230332752
    Abstract: A modular luminaire assembly comprising includes a mounting ring configured to be selectively coupled with a mounting surface, an inner housing defining a channel configured to receive the mounting ring, wherein the mounting ring is configured to be selectively coupled with the inner housing, a lighting assembly, one or more diffusers configured to direct light from the lighting assembly; and a retaining ring including a ring body defining an opening a plurality of flanges configured to snap engage with the inner housing, wherein the ring body is configured to at least partially support the one or more diffusers and the lighting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: David LaVigna, Matt Willard, Tim Norton
  • Patent number: 11486404
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing switch housing remote controls for ceiling fans. The remote receiver in the ceiling fan housing uses existing capacitors installed in the ceiling fan and shares those capacitors with existing mechanical pull chains for the ceiling fan, which eliminates the need for separate capacitors in the remote receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Kent Mathis, James P. Burns, Brendan Byrne
  • Patent number: 11054085
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, devices, apparatus, assemblies and methods for hanging a ceiling fan with a down rod to a ceiling canopy assembly with a floating hanger assembly which eliminates wobble effects, such as up and down motions and side to side motions while the ceiling ran is running. The floating hanger assembly an include a ceiling mounting bracket attached to a ceiling with an upper opening for supporting a floating hanger support to be supported therein. A down rod with an enlarged partial ball shaped upper end can be supported within the floating hanger support, and a lower end of the down rod attached to a ceiling fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan P. Byrne, Alton Burrage
  • Patent number: 9926454
    Abstract: Compositions, applications, coatings, processes of making and applying compositions and compositions for preventing dust buildup on plastic and wood surfaces such as on ceiling fan blades, portable fan blades, stand fan blades, window blinds, appliances, furniture, cabinet knobs, and drawer pulls. The compositions and coating prevent dust buildup by (1) dissipating static charges on the blades and (2) creating a very smooth blade surface that prevents dust particles getting “captured”. The coating can have a clear matte finish and contains an anti-static and high lubricity additive to deter the accumulation of dust. After applying the coating the dry time of the coatings by thin coat gravure rollers is approximately four minutes. When applied the coating can result in up to approximately 50% less dust buildup over a one week period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel V. Costello, Brendan Byrne
  • Patent number: 9726359
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a decorative outdoor light fixture that can include an adjustable motion sensor with a rectangular coverage pattern. An adjustable motion sensor for a light fixture can include an outer housing connected to a light fixture frame, a movable sensor assembly including a motion detector contained within the outer housing, a lens covering a portion of the outer housing in the path of the motion detector sensing beams to direct the sensing beams in a rectangular coverage pattern, and a sensor adjustment mechanism accessible from an exterior of the outer housing to allow a user to rotate the sensor adjustment mechanism to cause the motion detector to move upward and downward. The adjustable motion sensor covered with a fixed window that hides the motion sensor assembly from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Bradford Brian Jensen, Kim Irwin McCavit
  • Patent number: 9631626
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of using a single turning rotatable fastener, such as a screw, with two or three mounted posts to align and lock ceiling fan blades to a ceiling fan blade brackets/irons. One single rotatable fastener on each blade and arm can be turned clockwise to attach each blade to each arm. Rotating the fastener counter-clockwise can allow each blade to be removed from each arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan Byrne, James Burns
  • Patent number: 9589461
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for providing a battery powered wall mounted remote control for ceiling fans and lights. The battery powered remote control can be installable over an existing wall switch without hard wiring into electrical system at the switch box. The remote control housing is decorative in nature and has functional fan and light buttons for remotely controlling operation of the fan and light fixture. The remote housing attaches to the hard wired wall mounted switch using existing hardware that previously held the switch plate in place. The remote housing has a door that opens to allow the original fan/light switch to still be used in an on/off power control for the device being controlled by the battery powered wall mounted remote control for ceiling fans and lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan P. Byrne, James P. Burns
  • Patent number: D890318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventor: Pierre Thornton
  • Patent number: D1067570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan Byrne, Jeff Newman, Kent Mathis, Matt Willard, Michael Starkey
  • Patent number: D1117705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: HKC-US, LLC
    Inventors: Brendan Patrick Byrne, Jeffrey Blaise Newman, Matthew Willard