Patents Assigned to Illumination Management Solutions, Inc.
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Patent number: 9482394Abstract: A predetermined illuminated surface pattern is generated from a predetermined energy distribution pattern of an LED light source within an LED package having a light transmitting dome. An estimated optical transfer function of a lens shape of an optic is defined by the shape of an exterior and inner surface which envelopes at least in part the light transmitting dome of the LED package. An energy distribution pattern is obtained by combination of the estimated optical transfer function and the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. A projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is determined. The projection is compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern. The estimated optical transfer function is illuminated surface pattern.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: ILLUMINATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 9388949Abstract: An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: ILLUMINATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 9297520Abstract: An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: ILLUMINATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 9109781Abstract: An apparatus is described that includes a light source, a first reflector, a lens and a second reflector. The first reflector is positioned to reflect a first portion of light from the light source, wherein the first portion of light is radiated from the light source in a central forward solid angle as defined by an outer edge of the first reflector. The lens is disposed azimuthally horizontal to the light source for accepting a second portion of light from the light source emitted in a peripheral forward solid angle. The second reflector reflects the first portion of light after reflectance from the first reflector and the second portion of light after passing through the lens in a composite beam, wherein the first reflector and the lens are configured such that the first and second portions of light behave as though they were emitted from a point source at the focus of the second reflector.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: ILLUMINATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Ronald Garrison Holder
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Patent number: 8905597Abstract: An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Illumination Management Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 8783900Abstract: A lighting apparatus for retrofitting an existing luminaire includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) of similar or differing wavelengths arranged and configured in at least one light bar array, a heat sink module thermally coupled to the at least one light bar array, an electronic power module electrically coupled to the at least one light bar array, and a plate coupled to the at least one light bar array, electronic power module and the heat sink module, the plate arranged and configured for coupling to the luminaire to provide quick and easy installation and replacement of the at least one light bar array, heat sink module and electronic power module into and from the luminaire.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Illumination Management Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 8777457Abstract: A predetermined illuminated surface pattern is generated from a predetermined energy distribution pattern of an LED light source within an LED package having a light transmitting dome. An estimated optical transfer function of a lens shape of an optic is defined by the shape of an exterior and inner surface which envelopes at least in part the light transmitting dome of the LED package. An energy distribution pattern is obtained by combination of the estimated optical transfer function and the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. A projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is determined. The projection is compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern. The estimated optical transfer function is illuminated surface pattern.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Illumination Management Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 8434912Abstract: An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Illumination Management Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 8430538Abstract: A predetermined illuminated surface pattern is generated from a predetermined energy distribution pattern of an LED light source within an LED package having a light transmitting dome. An estimated optical transfer function of a lens shape of an optic is defined by the shape of an exterior and inner surface which envelopes at least in part the light transmitting dome of the LED package. An energy distribution pattern is obtained by combination of the estimated optical transfer function and the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. A projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is determined. The projection is compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern. The estimated optical transfer function is illuminated surface pattern.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2008Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Illumination Management Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 8388198Abstract: An apparatus is described, including a light source, a lens and two reflectors. A first reflector is positioned to reflect a first portion of light from the light source, wherein the first portion of light is radiated from the light source in a central forward solid angle as defined by an outer edge of the first reflector. The lens is azimuthally horizontal to the light source for accepting a second portion of light from the light source emitted in a peripheral forward solid angle. A second reflector reflects the first portion of light after reflectance from the first reflector and the second portion of light after passing through the lens in a composite beam, wherein the first reflector and the lens are configured such that the first and second portions of light behave as though they were emitted from a point source at the second reflector focus.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Illumination Management Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Ronald Garrison Holder
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Publication number: 20120268934Abstract: An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: ILLUMINATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 8256919Abstract: A lighting apparatus for retrofitting an existing luminaire includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) of similar or differing wavelengths arranged and configured in at least one light bar array, a heat sink module thermally coupled to the at least one light bar array, an electronic power module electrically coupled to the at least one light bar array, and a plate coupled to the at least one light bar array, electronic power module and the heat sink module, the plate arranged and configured for coupling to the luminaire to provide quick and easy installation and replacement of the at least one light bar array, heat sink module and electronic power module into and from the luminaire.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Illumination Management Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Publication number: 20120176791Abstract: An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: ILLUMINATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 7993036Abstract: An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Illumination Management Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 7850334Abstract: An LED package is comprised of a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) of similar or differing wavelengths; a corresponding plurality of reflector cavities, a common combining chamber, and an integrating rod coupled to the combining chamber to provide a unitized beam at a common output aperture for the plurality of LEDs.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2006Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Illumination Management Solutions Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Patent number: 7850345Abstract: An LED lighting device comprises an LED light source; a thermal management element coupled to the LED light source to manage heat generated by the LED light source; a primary reflector with at least one reflective surface oriented to collect light from the LED light source and direct collected light into a first reflected beam; at least one central inclined reflector surface disposed to receive light from the LED light source; and at least one corresponding angled mirror surface disposed to collect light from the central inclined reflector surface and to direct the collected light into a second reflected beam (see FIG. 1).Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Illumination Management Solutions Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Publication number: 20100238669Abstract: A predetermined illuminated surface pattern is generated from a predetermined energy distribution pattern of an LED light source within an LED package having a light transmitting dome. An estimated optical transfer function of a lens shape of an optic is defined by the shape of an exterior and inner surface which envelopes at least in part the light transmitting dome of the LED package. An energy distribution pattern is obtained by combination of the estimated optical transfer function and the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. A projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is determined. The projection is compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern. The estimated optical transfer function is illuminated surface pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: ILLUMINATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Ronald Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Publication number: 20100172135Abstract: An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2010Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: ILLUMINATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Publication number: 20100165625Abstract: An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2010Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: ILLUMINATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads
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Publication number: 20100134046Abstract: A lighting apparatus for retrofitting an existing luminaire includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED) of similar or differing wavelengths arranged and configured in at least one light bar array, a heat sink module thermally coupled to the at least one light bar array, an electronic power module electrically coupled to the at least one light bar array, and a plate coupled to the at least one light bar array, electronic power module and the heat sink module, the plate arranged and configured for coupling to the luminaire to provide quick and easy installation and replacement of the at least one light bar array, heat sink module and electronic power module into and from the luminaire.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: ILLUMINATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Holder, Greg Rhoads