Patents Assigned to Lighting Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 10040575Abstract: A dual mode light assembly for a forward position light of an aircraft includes a base, a visible light source mounted to the base that is configured to emit visible light, a covert light source mounted to the base that is configured to emit covert light, and a light shield mounted to the base. The light shield is configured to restrict transmission of the visible light to a visible light pattern and to restrict transmission of the covert light to a covert light pattern.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: David Franich, Philippe Lapujade
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Patent number: 10004126Abstract: In a lighting system that emits light of a color within a color specification, the color is controlled by adding light from a single color-correcting light emitting device (light-emitting device) to a primary light-emitting device. In an illustrative embodiment, a color-detecting module can sense the color of the combined light emitted from both the primary and the color-correcting light-emitting devices. The color-control system can generate an amplitude control signal based on a signal indicative of the color sensed by the color-detecting module. A color range of the combined light of the primary and the color-correcting light-emitting devices can intersect a domain of the predetermined color specification, as the generated amplitude control signal spans the domain. Using a single color-correcting light-emitting device to maintain a lighting system's emitted color within a predetermined color specification can advantageously reduce system complexity.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Goodrich Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: Philippe Lapujade
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Publication number: 20180141677Abstract: An LED light system for an aircraft may comprise a first LED lamp having a first LED array. The first LED array may include at least a first LED and a second LED. A first optical element may be configured to direct light emitted from the first LED in a first beam centered around a first angle and to direct light emitted from the second LED in a second beam centered around a second angle. The LED light system may further comprise a second LED lamp having a second LED array. The second LED array may include at least a third LED and a fourth LED. A second optical element may be configured to direct light emitted from the third LED in a third beam centered around the first angle and to direct light emitted from the fourth LED in a fourth beam centered around the second angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Goodrich Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: Philippe Lapujade
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Patent number: 9928761Abstract: A device for forming a dynamic image on an aircraft sign includes a plurality of light sources, an input power line, a first timer and a second timer both connected to an enable input and a plurality of delay circuits each connected to a different one of the light sources. The system also includes a counter having a plurality of counter outputs, the counter receiving a counting pulse from the first timer in a dynamic mode of operation and disable signal from the second timer after expiration of a preset time, the expiration of the preset time causing the device to transfer from the dynamic mode to a static mode where each of the plurality of light sources are simultaneously illuminated.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Jai Ganesh Palanisamy, Aravind Edupalli, Murugapandian Thangavelu
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Patent number: 9906013Abstract: A disconnect component coupled between a lighting load and a main power line. The disconnect component includes an input coupled to the main power line and a neutral line input to the disconnect component from the 277 volt circuit and an output coupled to the lighting load. The disconnect component includes a monitor that monitors a voltage on the main power line and a coupling component that couples the main power line to the output. The coupling component is configured to decouple the main power line from the output when the monitor senses a voltage on the main power line is higher than an upper limit voltage and re-couple the main power line to the output when the monitor senses that the voltage on the main power line is below the upper limit voltage.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Appalachian Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventors: James J. Wassel, John R. Roney
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Patent number: 9903540Abstract: A light emitting apparatus and lighting fixture including a plurality of light emitting sub assemblies, each sub assembly comprising a plurality of LEDs. At least one light emitting subassembly comprises a diffuser positioned in front of a light emitting side of the LEDs on the subassembly. At least one of the other light emitting subassembly comprises a reflector reflecting light emitted from the LEDs.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Appalachian Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: James J. Wassel
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Publication number: 20180051869Abstract: A theatrical apparatus including a first light source, a second light source and a third light source, a computer memory, and a computer processor. Each of the first, second, and third light sources may have current positions; and each may be configured to be remotely operated by the computer processor executing computer operating software to have its current position changed, independent of the other light sources. Data indicating the current position of each of the first, second, and third light sources, including a position count value for each of the first, second, and third light sources, is stored in the computer memory by the computer processor executing the computer operating software. The computer processor may be programmed by the computer operating software to use the position count values prevent collisions between the light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Applicant: BARCO LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Richard S. Belliveau, Aaron Brown, David Peck
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Publication number: 20180016031Abstract: A dual mode light assembly for a forward position light of an aircraft includes a base, a visible light source mounted to the base that is configured to emit visible light, a covert light source mounted to the base that is configured to emit covert light, and a light shield mounted to the base. The light shield is configured to restrict transmission of the visible light to a visible light pattern and to restrict transmission of the covert light to a covert light pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: Goodrich Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Franich, Philippe Lapujade
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Patent number: 9868546Abstract: Light systems having an array of paired visible-light and infrared-light elements, each pair arranged such that a body of each visible-light element obstructs infrared-light emitted from its paired infrared-light element. A lens might be provided to cover the array of paired light elements.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Goodrich Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: Philippe Lapujade
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Patent number: 9829190Abstract: A device for illuminating a space comprising is discussed. In one variation, the device includes: a central body portion, with a length and a width, and including two plates running along the length of the central body portion wherein the two plates are separated by a spacer; an opening for the removal of heat during operation of the device that extends along a portion of the length of the central body portion, a light emitting diode on the central body portion; a reflector, extending from the central body portion, for reflecting light emitted by the light emitting diode towards the illuminated space. Other variations are also discussed as are methods for using suitable variations for retrofitting existing non-light emitting diode light sources.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Appalachian Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventors: James J. Wassel, R. Douglas Falk
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Patent number: 9699854Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting arrangement for a lighting fixture includes: a lighting strip comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged along a length of the lighting strip; a first multi-faceted side wall reflector extending from a first side of the lighting strip at an angle such that the first multi-faceted side wall reflector extends along an entire length of the lighting strip and away from a bottom portion of a light emitting portion of each of the light emitting diodes (LEDs); and a second multi-faceted side wall reflector extending from a second, opposite side of the lighting strip at an angle such that the second multi-faceted side wall reflector extends along an entire length of the lighting strip away from the bottom portion of the light emitting portion of each of the light emitting diodes (LEDs). The first and second multi-faceted side wall reflectors cause light produced by the plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) to be amplified and formed into a uniform beam.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: APPALACHIAN LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: James J. Wassel
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Patent number: 9539932Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and/or apparatus related to lighting systems, and, specifically, to LED lighting systems for vehicles. One example provides a lighting system that includes a power control component, a wire harness, and a light emitting diode component. The power control component may be in electrical communication with a power supply. The power control component may receive an input voltage from the power supply, adjust the input voltage to generate an output voltage, and output the output voltage. The wire harness may be in electrical communication with the power control component. The light emitting diode light component may be in electrical communication with the wire harness, and may include a plurality of light emitting diodes electrically coupled in a parallel configuration via a plurality of wires, each of the plurality of wires being substantially shaped as a wave.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2012Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Lux Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventor: Jonathan Eric Fay
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Patent number: 9487306Abstract: A dual-color aviation Anti Collision Light (ACL) has a first set of LEDs that emit a substantially white beam of light and a second set of LEDs that emit a substantially red beam of light. The ACL can be operated in a first mode in which the red LEDs are excited by themselves so that the ACL produces a red beam of light In a second mode, the white LEDs and the red LEDs are excited simultaneously to produce a white beam of light having a chromaticity within the definition of Aviation White. Operating the red LEDs in the white mode has two synergistic effects. First, the red LEDs augment the luminous output of the white LEDs so that fewer white LEDs are required, thus saving cost and space. Second, the red LEDs shift the chromaticity of total light output toward the red region. This has the effect of compensating for the tendency of the white LEDs to become greener with age.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INCInventor: Philippe Lapujade
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Patent number: 9404641Abstract: A theater lighting apparatus including a plurality of light emitting modules or light emitting devices contained within a lamp housing each having a remotely controllable pan and tilt axis. The theater lighting apparatus is also capable of remotely positioning the lamp housing containing the plurality of light emitting modules. The theater lighting apparatus may include a base, and the lamp housing. The plurality of light emitting devices may include a first light emitting device which is individually remotely positionable to project a first light in a first direction, a second light emitting device which is individually remotely positionable to project a second light in a second direction, and a third light emitting device which is individually remotely positionable to project a third light in a third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction may be different from each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: BARCO LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Richard S. Belliveau, Larry Bernard Roessler
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Patent number: 9188845Abstract: A light projector for operation during a show that contains theatrical haze. The light projector may include a light source, a lens, a fan, and a housing having an inner chamber. The lens may have a first side and a second side. The first side of the lens may be contained within the inner chamber of the housing. The second side the lens may be outside of the inner chamber of the housing. The fan may be configured to be operated to generate air flow inside the inner chamber of the housing. A substantial portion of the air flow may be directed to impinge upon the first side of the lens to cause de-fogging of theatrical haze condensate on the first side of the lens.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: BAKCO LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Richard S. Belliveau
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Publication number: 20150257229Abstract: A smart metered light fixture including a light source. The light fixture includes a surge protection device with a monitor that indicates when surge protection fails. The light fixture includes a power supply monitor configured to collect real-time AC current, voltage, and power factor measurements from a power supply. An operational characteristic monitor monitors an operational characteristic of the light source, such as current consumption, wattage, real-time temperature, a brightness level, and/or an efficiency of the light fixture. A communication device positioned between the power supply receives information from the monitors and wirelessly transmits information regarding the monitored operational characteristic and information and/or power supply measurements to a remote user equipment. The communications device may also receive control instructions from the remote user equipment for controlling aspects of the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: APPALACHIAN LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: James J. WASSEL, John R. RONEY
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Publication number: 20150247614Abstract: A theatrical apparatus is disclosed that is comprised of a first method of projecting light and a second method of projecting light. The first method directly projects a first light and the second method indirectly projects a second light. The first light and second light can be independently controlled and combined to produce a third light.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2014Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: BARCO LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Richard S. Belliveau, Larry Bernard Roessler
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Patent number: 9049753Abstract: A smart metered light fixture including a light source. The light fixture includes a surge protection device with a monitor that indicates when surge protection fails. The light fixture includes a power supply monitor configured to collect real-time AC current, voltage, and power factor measurements from a power supply. An operational characteristic monitor monitors an operational characteristic of the light source, such as current consumption, wattage, real-time temperature, a brightness level, and/or an efficiency of the light fixture. A communication device positioned between the power supply receives information from the monitors and wirelessly transmits information regarding the monitored operational characteristic and information and/or power supply measurements to a remote user equipment. The communications device may also receive control instructions from the remote user equipment for controlling aspects of the light source.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: APPALACHIAN LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: James J. Wassel, John R. Roney
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Publication number: 20140355281Abstract: A dual-color aviation Anti Collision Light (ACL) has a first set of LEDs that emit a substantially white beam of light and a second set of LEDs that emit a substantially red beam of light. The ACL can be operated in a first mode in which the red LEDs are excited by themselves so that the ACL produces a red beam of light In a second mode, the white LEDs and the red LEDs are excited simultaneously to produce a white beam of light having a chromaticity within the definition of Aviation White. Operating the red LEDs in the white mode has two synergistic effects. First, the red LEDs augment the luminous output of the white LEDs so that fewer white LEDs are required, thus saving cost and space. Second, the red LEDs shift the chromaticity of total light output toward the red region. This has the effect of compensating for the tendency of the white LEDs to become greener with age.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INCInventor: Philippe Lapujade
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Patent number: D730250Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: American Lighting Systems, Inc.Inventors: Franco Lodato, Massimo Salafia, Nicholas James, Bryan Petti, Nicholas Cioli, Matison Whillans, Matt Eisner, Austin Bott, Miguel Paredes, Will Enright, Stephen Tyler Sobiewski, Matt Wiener, Paul Behar