Patents Assigned to Hughey & Phillips
  • Patent number: 11178741
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a first light emitter configured to emit light outside a visible-light spectrum. A second light emitter is configured to emit light in a visible-light spectrum. The first and second light emitters are co-located, such as in a stacked arrangement with one light emitted atop the other. The amount of visible illumination of the second light emitter may correspond to a correlated radiant intensity of infrared light emitted by the first light emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Hughey & Phillips, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A Jacobs, Steven M. Schneider, Brian J. Hockensmith
  • Patent number: 10532826
    Abstract: A collision avoidance system includes a sensor adapted to detect at least one vehicle in the vicinity of a predetermined area and generate target data relating to the at least one vehicle. An awareness engine receives the target data and evaluates the target data for a threat of a collision. An alerting system is adapted to alert the at least one vehicle in the event of a threat of a collision, the alerting system being activated by the awareness engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Hughey & Phillips, LLC
    Inventor: Eric W. Wise
  • Patent number: 10532824
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a first light assembly that is configured to emit light periodically. The lighting system further includes a second light assembly that is spaced apart from the first light assembly, the second light assembly also being configured to emit light periodically. The periodic light emitted by the first and second light assemblies is synchronized such that the first and second light assemblies operate in unison to form a single light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Hughey & Phillips, LLC
    Inventors: Steven V. Ricca, Lon E. Rhoades, Jeffrey A. Jacobs, Richard C. Mula, Brian J. Hockensmith, Michael A. Forhan
  • Publication number: 20190168890
    Abstract: A collision avoidance system includes a sensor adapted to detect at least one vehicle in the vicinity of a predetermined area and generate target data relating to the at least one vehicle. An awareness engine receives the target data and evaluates the target data for a threat of a collision. An alerting system is adapted to alert the at least one vehicle in the event of a threat of a collision, the alerting system being activated by the awareness engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Hughey & Phillips, LLC
    Inventor: Eric W. Wise
  • Publication number: 20190055034
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a first light assembly that is configured to emit light periodically. The lighting system further includes a second light assembly that is spaced apart from the first light assembly, the second light assembly also being configured to emit light periodically. The periodic light emitted by the first and second light assemblies is synchronized such that the first and second light assemblies operate in unison to form a single light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: Hughey & Phillips, LLC
    Inventors: Steven V. Ricca, Lon E. Rhoades, Jeffrey A. Jacobs, Richard C. Mula, Brian J. Hockensmith, Michael A. Forhan
  • Publication number: 20180016033
    Abstract: A collision avoidance system includes a sensor adapted to detect at least one vehicle in the vicinity of a predetermined area and generate target data relating to the at least one vehicle. An awareness engine receives the target data and evaluates the target data for a threat of a collision. An alerting system is adapted to alert the at least one vehicle in the event of a threat of a collision, the alerting system being activated by the awareness engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Hughey & Phillips, LLC
    Inventor: Eric W. Wise
  • Publication number: 20160304215
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a first light assembly that is configured to emit light periodically. The lighting system further includes a second light assembly that is spaced apart from the first light assembly, the second light assembly also being configured to emit light periodically. The periodic light emitted by the first and second light assemblies is synchronized such that the first and second light assemblies operate in unison to form a single light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: Hughey & Phillips, LLC
    Inventors: Steven V. Ricca, Lon E. Rhoades, Jeffrey A. Jacobs, Richard C. Mula, Brian J. Hockensmith, Michael A. Forhan
  • Publication number: 20150239579
    Abstract: A collision avoidance system includes a sensor adapted to detect at least one vehicle in the vicinity of a predetermined area and generate target data relating to the at least one vehicle. An awareness engine receives the target data and evaluates the target data for a threat of a collision. An alerting system is adapted to alert the at least one vehicle in the event of a threat of a collision, the alerting system being activated by the awareness engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: Hughey & Phillips, LLC
    Inventor: Eric W. Wise
  • Patent number: 9016896
    Abstract: An obstruction lighting system includes a disc having a generally planar surface. A plurality of light emitting diodes are mounted to the planar surface of the disc, a central light emitting axis of the light emitting diodes being oriented generally perpendicularly away from the planar surface. A reflector is coupled to the disc, the reflector having an outer surface in the shape of a rotated conic section, the reflector further including a projecting portion. The outer surface of the reflector has an optical axis generally perpendicular to the central light emitting axis of the light emitting diodes. Furthermore, the projecting portion of the reflector blocks light emissions from the light emitting diodes in an upwardly direction from the obstruction lighting system. The disc and a lens retainer may be configured to block light emitted by the light emitting diodes from traveling in a downwardly direction from the obstruction lighting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Hughey & Phillips, LLC
    Inventor: Charles A. Roudeski
  • Patent number: 9010969
    Abstract: A lighting system having a reflector with a plurality of reflecting surfaces. The plurality of reflecting surfaces have at least one optical axis, and the reflecting surfaces further include a linearly projected cross-section along a respective linear axis. A plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are positioned in a line generally parallel to the linearly projected cross-section of the plurality of reflecting surfaces. The LEDs are oriented relative to an associated reflecting surface such that a central light-emitting axis of the plurality of LEDs is angled relative to the at least one optical axis of the associated reflecting surface at about 45°. The reflecting surfaces redirect and collimate a light output of the plurality of LEDs at an angle of about 45° with respect to the central light emitting axis of the plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Hughey & Phillips, LLC
    Inventors: Charles A. Roudeski, Eric W. Wise
  • Patent number: 9013331
    Abstract: A collision avoidance system includes a sensor adapted to detect at least one vehicle in the vicinity of a predetermined area and generate target data relating to the at least one vehicle. An awareness engine receives the target data and evaluates the target data for a threat of a collision. An alerting system is adapted to alert the at least one vehicle in the event of a threat of a collision, the alerting system being activated by the awareness engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Hughey & Phillips, LLC
    Inventor: Eric W. Wise
  • Patent number: 5747798
    Abstract: A continuously active artificial light source, such as a light-emitting diode (LED), is supported in a housing that also contains a photocell, and is directed at the operating detection surface of the photocell. A light-transmitting diffuser, such as made of translucent plastic, covers the detection surface of the photocell and allows ambient light to pass to the surface, which thereby detect a combination of external ambient light and light from the artificial source. The light source thereby biases the photocell, so that, in normal operation, the photocell produces an output voltage that does not exceed a predetermined value. The predetermined value is set at a level approximating the output voltage measured during total darkness outside the photocell housing. If an open-circuit condition occurs, the voltage of the photocell will exceed that predetermined value, thus permitting the checking circuit to recognize a faulty photocell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Hughey & Phillips, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard T. Smith
  • Patent number: 5556189
    Abstract: An omni-directional taxiway light uses an axially symmetric conjugate lens pair to distribute lamp light, particularly substantially parallel to the taxiway surface, while protruding minimally above the surface. An associated fixture contains a housing holding the optical elements in fixed relative positions and a weather-proof seal arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Hughey & Phillips
    Inventor: David E. Wallis
  • Patent number: 5530634
    Abstract: To suppress electromagnetic interference across a wide range of frequencies, in both magnetic and electrical fields, an emissive wire is surrounded by a ferrite core having an outer surface covered with a metal foil. The metal foil on the core or cores is grounded. If multiple cores are used in proximity, the foils of the several cores are electrically coupled together. In one embodiment, an omni-directional strobe light like the one shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,155,666 is shielded by placing pairs of foil-covered ferrite cores around the wires at each apex of the polygon formed by the interconnected flash tubes, grounding the cores to the nearest lamp reflector, and grounding the reflectors together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: Hughey & Phillips, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard T. Smith