Patents Assigned to Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Incorporated
  • Publication number: 20140133164
    Abstract: Disclosed is a luminaire mounting interface including an interface body configured for association with a luminaire, and an interface surface of the interface body, the interface surface including at least two association points separated by 20 mm to 83 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Matthew R. Bullard
  • Publication number: 20140077728
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control system for use with one or more building power circuits, the control system including a control device delimited by a control device housing, the control device being configured to receive power from the building power circuits and provide power to at least one power output, and a receiver configured to receive radio frequency signals, the receiver being disposed remote of the control device housing and configured for removable wired connection with the control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventor: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
  • Publication number: 20140049969
    Abstract: Disclosed is a luminaire including a luminaire housing, a lamp or ballast disposed at least partially within the luminaire housing, a first control input disposed at least partially internal to or integral with the luminaire housing, a second control input disposed external to the luminaire housing, and connection components configured to associate the lamp or ballast with the first control input and the second control input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Ford R. Paul
  • Publication number: 20130250573
    Abstract: A total internal reflective (TIR) optic light bar of a lighting fixture configured to illuminate an object, such as a two-dimensional planar surface, the optic light bar including a body having a first end portion that extends to a second end portion through an elongated intermediate portion, the body including a light input surface extending between the first and second end portions, a total internal reflective (TIR) surface, and at least one light output surface, where the light output surface is formed as a gradual, continuous curve including a plurality of discrete segments that form a curvilinear surface, and where the TIR surface is composed of one or more of the discrete segments which form the curvilinear light output surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Nikhil Taskar, Paul Ford, David R. Pfund
  • Publication number: 20130176743
    Abstract: Disclosed is a luminaire mounting interface including an interface body configured for association with a luminaire, and an interface surface of the interface body, the interface surface including at least two association points separated by 75 mm to 142 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventor: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
  • Patent number: 8465190
    Abstract: A total internal reflective (TIR) optic light bar includes a body having a first end portion that extends to a second end portion through an elongated intermediate portion. The body includes a light input surface having a curvilinear profile, a total internal reflective (TIR) surface, and at least one light output surface. The light input surface, TIR surface, and at least one light output surface defining a continuous outer surface of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Incorporated
    Inventors: Nikhil Taskar, Paul Ford, David R. Pfund
  • Patent number: 8297819
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light pipe structure configured for transmittal of light rays, the light pipe structure including a light entry end associated with a visible end via a light pipe body, the light entry end being configured for entrance of the light rays, and a depression disposed in a visible surface of the visible end, the depression being disposed substantially along a major axis of the visible surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Incorporated
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford, Joseph Mancinelli, Irving Schaffer
  • Publication number: 20110051435
    Abstract: Disclosed is a luminaire mounting apparatus configured for usage with a mounting surface on or in proximity to a work station, the luminaire mounting apparatus including a mounting base configured for association with the mounting surface, at least one support arm associated with and extending from the mounting base, and at least one luminaire and at least one workstation resource being supported by the at least one support arm, wherein the at least one luminaire and the at least one workstation resource are disposed in proximity to the work station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Allison K. Schieffelin, Joseph Mancinelli, Wooyeon Cho, Irving Schaffer
  • Publication number: 20100238679
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light pipe structure configured for transmittal of light rays, the light pipe structure including a light entry end associated with a visible end via a light pipe body, the light entry end being configured for entrance of the light rays, and a depression disposed in a visible surface of the visible end, the depression being disposed substantially along a major axis of the visible surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford, Joseph Mancinelli, Irving Schaffer
  • Publication number: 20100238661
    Abstract: Disclosed is a baffle assembly configured for asymmetric distribution of light, the baffle assembly including a baffle body, a series of baffle blades disposed with the baffle body, and a series of openings defined by at least one of the baffle body and the blades of the series of baffle blades, the openings being configured for passage of the light, wherein the series of blades is configured to redirect the light that passes through the openings, wherein the blades are angled away from perpendicular or parallel disposal relative to a plane normal to a centerline of the baffle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
  • Patent number: 7708430
    Abstract: An embodiment may comprise a baffle blade or blades, an article of manufacture, and/or a luminaire comprising: a blade member with a reflective top section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Incorporated
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, Joseph R. Zaharewicz
  • Publication number: 20090097255
    Abstract: An embodiment may comprise a baffle blade or blades, an article of manufacture, and/or a luminaire comprising: a blade member with a reflective top section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, Joseph R. Zaharewicz
  • Patent number: 7213949
    Abstract: The present invention may comprise a reflector for a luminaire comprising: a first reflector means; a second reflector means structured as a ballast reflector; a third reflector means; and a fourth reflector means located and structured to reflect light reflected from the first reflector segment; wherein the reflectors precisely direct light into a desired candela distribution for illuminating surfaces evenly at desired angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul R. Ford, Carl R. Lueck, Sylvan R. Shemitz
  • Patent number: D609391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Incorporated
    Inventors: Allison K. Schieffelin, Wooyeon Cho
  • Patent number: D626269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Incorporated
    Inventors: Allison K. Schieffelin, James A. Melling, Wooyeon Cho, Matthew R. Bullard
  • Patent number: D664706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Incorporated
    Inventors: Allison K. Schieffelin, James A. Melling, Wooyeon Cho, Matthew R. Bullard
  • Patent number: D668382
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Incorporated
    Inventors: Allison K. Schieffelin, David R. Pfund, Wooyeon Cho, Joseph Mancinelli
  • Patent number: D668383
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Incorporated
    Inventors: Allison K. Schieffelin, David R. Pfund, Wooyeon Cho, Joseph Mancinelli