Patents Assigned to Luminator Holding, L.P.
  • Patent number: 9343002
    Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a transparent panel and a display system for displaying information through a light emitting array that is enclosed within the transparent panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: LUMINATOR HOLDING L.P.
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Hagemann, David L. Turney
  • Patent number: 9343004
    Abstract: An LCD destination sign is provided that provides a high resolution image and operates in at least two modes. One mode is a destination message mode that is used when a destination message (i.e., a route number and/or destination name in substantially static alphanumeric or symbols) is to be displayed on the destination sign. The second mode is a non-destination mode wherein graphic images are displayed on the destination sign, wherein such graphic images do not provide a destination message and may include video feeds, weather forecasts or newsreels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: LUMINATOR HOLDING L.P.
    Inventor: Ramin Safavi
  • Patent number: 9080753
    Abstract: Disclosed is a displayed device having a top and bottom elongate rail and a display module for displaying alpha numeric information to passengers on a mass transit vehicle. The display modules may be mounted along a top and bottom edge directly to the top and bottom elongate rails. End caps are mounted to the ends of the elongate rail forming a structurally sound frame about the display module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Luminator Holding L.P.
    Inventors: Ramin Safavi, Xiaoping Zhou, Zhicun Gao, Larry Taylor
  • Patent number: 8976044
    Abstract: A transit stop destination sign is provided that communicates wirelessly with a central transit system server over a wireless network, determines its GPS location and provides the same to the central transit system server, and provides both an updated visual destination sign display as well as an audio button for visually impaired that provides updated destination information in a natural language.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Luminator Holding, L.P.
    Inventors: Safavi Ramin, Scott R. Watters, Marty Masias
  • Publication number: 20140157636
    Abstract: An LCD destination sign is provided that provides a high resolution image and operates in at least two modes. One mode is a destination message mode that is used when a destination message (i.e., a route number and/or destination name in substantially static alphanumeric or symbols) is to be displayed on the destination sign. The second mode is a non-destination mode wherein graphic images are displayed on the destination sign, wherein such graphic images do not provide a destination message and may include video feeds, weather forecasts or newsreels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: LUMINATOR HOLDING L.P.
    Inventor: RAMIN SAFAVI
  • Patent number: 8677662
    Abstract: An LCD destination sign is provided that provides a high resolution image and operates in at least two modes. One mode is a destination message mode that is used when a destination message (i.e., a route number and/or destination name in substantially static alphanumeric or symbols) is to be displayed on the destination sign. The second mode is a non-destination mode wherein graphic images are displayed on the destination sign, wherein such graphic images do not provide a destination message and may include video feeds, weather forecasts or newsreels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Luminator Holding L.P.
    Inventor: Ramin Safavi
  • Publication number: 20140022792
    Abstract: Disclosed is a displayed device having a top and bottom elongate rail and a display module for displaying alpha numeric information to passengers on a mass transit vehicle. The display modules may be mounted along a top and bottom edge directly to the top and bottom elongate rails. End caps are mounted to the ends of the elongate rail forming a structurally sound frame about the display module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: LUMINATOR HOLDING L.P.
    Inventors: RAMIN SAFAVI, XIAOPING ZHOU, ZHICUN GAO, LARRY TAYLOR
  • Patent number: 8590184
    Abstract: Disclosed is a displayed device having a top and bottom elongate rail and a display module for displaying alpha numeric information to passengers on a mass transit vehicle. The display modules may be mounted along a top and bottom edge directly to the top and bottom elongate rails. End caps are mounted to the ends of the elongate rail forming a structurally sound frame about the display module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Luminator Holding L.P.
    Inventors: Ramin Safavi, Xiaoping Zhou, Zhicun Gao, Larry Taylor
  • Publication number: 20130285842
    Abstract: A transit stop destination sign is provided that communicates wirelessly with a central transit system server over a wireless network, determines its GPS location and provides the same to the central transit system server, and provides both an updated visual destination sign display as well as an audio button for visually impaired that provides updated destination information in a natural language.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: LUMINATOR HOLDING L.P.
    Inventors: SAFAVI RAMIN, SCOTT R. WATTERS, MARTY MASIAS
  • Publication number: 20130074383
    Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a transparent panel and a display system for displaying information through a light emitting array that is enclosed within the transparent panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: LUMINATOR HOLDING L.P.
    Inventors: LAWRENCE A. HAGEMANN, DAVID L. TURNEY
  • Publication number: 20120324771
    Abstract: Disclosed is a displayed device having a top and bottom elongate rail and a display module for displaying alpha numeric information to passengers on a mass transit vehicle. The display modules may be mounted along a top and bottom edge directly to the top and bottom elongate rails. End caps are mounted to the ends of the elongate rail forming a structurally sound frame about the display module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: LUMINATOR HOLDING L.P.
    Inventors: RAMIN SAFAVI, XIAOPING ZHOU, ZHICUN GAO, LARRY TAYLOR
  • Publication number: 20110225859
    Abstract: An LCD destination sign is provided that provides a high resolution image and operates in at least two modes. One mode is a destination message mode that is used when a destination message (i.e., a route number and/or destination name in substantially static alphanumeric or symbols) is to be displayed on the destination sign. The second mode is a non-destination mode wherein graphic images are displayed on the destination sign, wherein such graphic images do not provide a destination message and may include video feeds, weather forecasts or newsreels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: LUMINATOR HOLDING L.P.
    Inventor: RAMIN SAFAVI
  • Patent number: 7452104
    Abstract: A method and apparatus that effectively filters infrared light from fluorescent lighting and that is easily adapted to typical fluorescent lighting and assemblies. A fluorescent lighting fixture includes a cover for filtering the infrared light from a fluorescent light source of the fixture. The cover includes an infrared filter for substantially preventing emission of infrared light from the fluorescent lighting fixture and a protective layer for preventing damage to the infrared filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Luminator Holding, L.P.
    Inventors: Richard D. New, Sonja Kaye Burgess, legal representative, Robert L. Burgess
  • Patent number: 7231734
    Abstract: Disclosed is a display device, elongate mount, and display module for displaying alphanumeric information to passengers of a mass transit vehicle. The display modules are mounted along a single edge to a elongate mount. The elongate mount includes at least one end cap which is made of a vibration dampening material. The louver of the display device includes a substantially continuous pressure member in order to place substantially continuous elongate contact to an area of an LED board that houses at least one heating element. The at least one heating element is covered by a thermally conductive foam that transmits heat from the elements to a heat sink of the display module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Luminator Holding, L.P.
    Inventors: James Earl Gray, John Bartholomew Gunter
  • Patent number: 7148632
    Abstract: A lighting device that can generate light of variable color and intensity under processor control. Multiple lighting devices of a modular design can be incorporated into a lighting system to illuminate larger areas. A lighting module includes three groups of LEDs each of which generates light of a different color whose intensity can be controlled. A lighting system can be formed by coupling multiple lighting devices to a central controller comprising an operator interface panel and an interface to an external computer. The external computer can be provided with programming tools that allow the creation of lighting programs for controlling the operation of the lighting system. A user can select programs or modify the operation of the lighting system from the operator interface panel provided at the central controller or from the external computer. Procedures are provided for calibrating the color and power output of each lighting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Luminator Holding, L.P.
    Inventors: George Berman, Jerry Haden Graves, John Bartholomew Gunter
  • Patent number: 7131226
    Abstract: Disclosed is a display device, elongate mount, and display module for displaying alphanumeric information to passengers of a mass transit vehicle. The display modules are mounted along a single edge to a elongate mount. The elongate mount includes at least one end cap which is made of a vibration dampening material. The louver of the display device includes a substantially continuous pressure member in order to place substantially continuous elongate contact to an area of an LED board that houses at least one heating element. The at least one heating element is covered by a thermally conductive foam that transmits heat from the elements to a heat sink of the display module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Luminator Holding, L.P.
    Inventors: James Earl Gray, John Bartholomew Gunter
  • Patent number: 7061690
    Abstract: A device that includes a parabolic or hyperbolic lens that operates by receiving a uniform or non-uniform input light beam and produces a relatively uniform illumination of an illumination surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Luminator Holding, L.P.
    Inventor: Valeriy K. Berger
  • Publication number: 20040135522
    Abstract: A lighting device that can generate light of variable color and intensity under processor control is described. Multiple lighting devices can be incorporated into a lighting system to illuminate larger areas. Each lighting device may have a modular architecture in which a lighting module is coupled to one or more additional modules that provide power and control the operation of the lighting module. The lighting module includes three groups of LEDs each of which generates light of a different color whose intensity can be controlled. In one version, the colors of the three groups are green, red and blue and the LEDs are arranged in a line in a repeating pattern. A lighting system can be formed by coupling multiple lighting devices to a central controller comprising an operator interface panel and an interface to an external computer. The external computer can be provided with programming tools that allow the creation of lighting programs for controlling the operation of the lighting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: LUMINATOR HOLDING, L.P.
    Inventors: George Berman, Jerry Haden Graves, John Bartholomew Gunter
  • Patent number: 6741024
    Abstract: A method and apparatus that effectively filters infrared light from fluorescent lighting and that is easily adapted to typical fluorescent lighting and assemblies. A transparent tube is provided for receiving a fluorescent lamp wherein the transparent tube includes a first end, a second end, an inner surface and an outer surface. An infrared block is located adjacent to the inner surface of the transparent tube. Furthermore, a first cap is provided for capping the first end of the transparent tube and a second cap is provided for capping the second end of the transparent tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Luminator Holding, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert L. Burgess, Richard D. New
  • Publication number: 20030015950
    Abstract: A method and apparatus that effectively filters infrared light from fluorescent lighting and that is easily adapted to typical fluorescent lighting and assemblies. A transparent tube is provided for receiving a fluorescent lamp wherein the transparent tube includes a first end, a second end, an inner surface and an outer surface. An infrared block is located adjacent to the inner surface of the transparent tube. Furthermore, a first cap is provided for capping the first end of the transparent tube and a second cap is provided for capping the second end of the transparent tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: Luminator Holding, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert L. Burgess, Richard D. New