Patents Assigned to The Sloan Company, Inc.
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Patent number: 10443824Abstract: A lighting system having a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration on at least one carrier, such that the lighting units form an array of lighting units. The array of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing has one or more arrays of lighting units.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Quaal, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer, Chad Chu
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Patent number: 10446065Abstract: A lighting system having a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration on at least one carrier, such that the lighting units form an array of lighting units. The array of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing has one or more arrays of lighting units.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Quaal, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer, Chad Chu
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Patent number: 9410665Abstract: The invention described herein is directed to different embodiments of a low profile lighting unit that in some embodiments is adapted to conform to the shape of the mounting surface and/or adapted to be adjustable so as to be arranged in different configurations to accommodate various lighting applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: THE SLOAN COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Justin Lind, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Bruce Quaal
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Patent number: 9320115Abstract: The present invention generally provides a power control unit adapted to provide adjustable levels of a controlled output power signal, such as but not limited to a pulse width modulated signal or a serial binary signal. One embodiment of a power control unit according to the present invention comprises a housing holding internal electronic components. This housing further comprises input and output wiring extending out of the housing and internally connected to the electronic components. The electronic components further comprise circuitry capable of providing at least 2 levels of the controlled output power signal. The present invention also includes lighting systems incorporating a power control unit according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: THE SLOAN COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Bruce Quaal, John Koteles
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Patent number: 9240659Abstract: The invention described herein is directed to different embodiments of a bi-pin dongle that in some embodiments is adapted to be received by a standard lamp holder to provide an electrical signal to a non-conventionally shaped lamp or other electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: THE SLOAN COMPANY, INC.Inventor: Brandon Brooks
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Patent number: 9200788Abstract: A lighting system comprising a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units including a housing, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB within the housing. The light emitting elements arranged on an angled surface such that the light emitting elements emit light in a sideways direction from the lighting units. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration, such that the lighting units form a row of lighting units. The row of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing comprises one or more rows of lighting units.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: THE SLOAN COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Timothy Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer, Bruce Quaal
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Patent number: 9170000Abstract: The present embodiments provide channel letter lighting devices and/or systems. A lighting system, comprising a plurality of electrically connected lighting units, comprising conductors to provide an electrical signal to each of the units. Each of the lighting units comprise a housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) mounted within the housing and having a plurality of tabs and a plurality light emitting elements on the tabs. The tabs are angled in relation of the remainder of the PCB or housing. The electrical signal applied to the light emitting elements causes them to emit light substantially away from said housing. The lighting system further comprises a sealant within the housing filling cavities around the light emitting elements and the cavity around said PCB and a mounting mechanism for mounting the unit to a structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: THE SLOAN COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Bruce Quaal, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer
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Patent number: 9080745Abstract: The present embodiments provide channel letter lighting devices and/or systems. A lighting system, comprising a plurality of electrically connected lighting units, comprising conductors to provide an electrical signal to each of the units. Each of the lighting units comprise a housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) mounted within the housing and having a plurality of tabs and a plurality light emitting elements on the tabs. The tabs are angled in relation of the remainder of the PCB or housing. The electrical signal applied to the light emitting elements causes them to emit light substantially away from said housing. The lighting system further comprises a sealant within the housing filling cavities around the light emitting elements and the cavity around said PCB and a mounting mechanism for mounting the unit to a structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2011Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: THE SLOAN COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Bruce Quaal, Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer
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Patent number: 9074743Abstract: A lighting assembly comprising a housing including a front surface and a back surface, a plurality of light emitting elements on a printed circuit board (PCB) within said housing, and a reflector proximate the light emitting elements. The reflector comprises a plurality of reflective cups, wherein each reflective cup is configured to receive a respective light emitting element. The reflector is adapted to reflect light emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements in accordance with a desired light distribution pattern.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Heim, Timothy Drew Ferrie, John Koteles, Min Gwak, Sam Fisher
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Patent number: 9004719Abstract: A channel letter lighting system comprising a channel letter housing including a light transmissive face, a rear wall and at least one trim cap adapted to receive the light transmissive face and rear wall. A plurality of light emitting units within the channel letter housing and at least one optical element proximate the plurality of light emitting units, wherein the at least one optical element is configured to direct light emitted from the plurality of light emitting units in a direction away from the face and towards the rear wall or the opposing trim cap. The channel letter lighting system arranged to provide low profile channel letters.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Quaal, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Justin Lind, Chad Chu, Aaron Meyer
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Patent number: 8899784Abstract: A lighting system comprising a system housing, a plurality of lighting units and first and second conductors electrically connected to said plurality of lighting units. The lighting units comprising a housing including a top portion and a bottom portion, a plurality of light emitting elements on a printed circuit board (PCB) within said housing. The top portion and bottom portion adapted to be coupled together to form the housing and form a seal to protect the components within the housing. The top portion further configured to comprise light altering characteristics so as to direct and shape emitted light from the plurality of light emitting elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Meyer, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Bruce Quaal
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Patent number: 8845131Abstract: A lighting system comprising a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units including a housing, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB within the housing. The light emitting elements arranged on an angled surface such that the light emitting elements emit light in a sideways direction from the lighting units. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration, such that the lighting units form a row of lighting units. The row of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing comprises one or more rows of lighting units.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer, Bruce Quaal
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Publication number: 20140017031Abstract: An attachment device comprising a bolt, a toggle adapted to receive the bolt and a nut, wherein the nut is received by the toggle and adapted to exert a force on the toggle in order to mount an external device to a pole or similar structure. The toggle is configured such that gravitational force properly aligns the toggle during installation. The bolt, toggle and nut are arranged to form a structural connection that supports the load of the mounted device as well as external and/or environmental forces which may be exerted upon the structural connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: The Sloan Company, Inc. dba SloanLEDInventors: Aaron Prichard, Matthew Heim
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Patent number: 8511849Abstract: A method for bending a perimeter light and a perimeter light for illuminating curved surfaces. One embodiment of a bending method according to the present invention comprises heating a perimeter light to make it pliable. A radius tool is then provided having a curved surface with a shape and radius for the desired bend in the perimeter light. The heated perimeter light is mounted to the radius tool curved surface. The perimeter light is then cooled and removed from the radius tool. One embodiment of a bent elongated perimeter light according to the present invention comprises an array of light sources and an elongated tube bent to match a curve or shape. The array of light sources is disposed within the tube and the tube transmits and disperses the light from the array to give the appearance that said array of light sources is a continuous light source. The array of light sources is cuttable at intervals to shorten the array while allowing the remaining light sources in the array to emit light.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Sloan, Bruce Quaal
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Patent number: 8506116Abstract: The present invention provides various embodiments for apparatuses, systems, and methods for lighting devices used in shelving, displays, and the like. Some embodiments provide lighting device comprising elongated extrusions with a first surface and a second surface proximate the first surface. The second surface may be reflective. One or more light emitting devices may be mounted at the first surface of the extrusion. The first surface is angled with respect to the second surface such that at least a portion of the light emitted from the light emitting devices reaches the second surface. If the second surface is reflective, at least a portion of the emitted light will be reflected from the second surface. A protective and possibly light diffusive lens may be provided between the first and second surfaces. In other embodiments, lighting systems may be provided with a plurality of lighting devices as described above.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Sloan, Bruce Quaal
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Publication number: 20130188357Abstract: A channel letter lighting system comprising a plurality of lighting units that are interconnected by a conductor. Each of the units is coupled to the conductor such that an electrical signal applied to the conductor causes the lighting units to emit light. The length of the conductor between said units is adjustable to vary the distance between adjacent ones of the lighting units. In other embodiment the lighting units comprise a plurality of emitters. A conductor is included for carrying an electrical signal with the lighting units connected to and interconnected by a conductor. An electrical signal applied to the conductor causes the emitters emit light.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: THE SLOAN COMPANY, INC. DBA SLOANLEDInventor: THE SLOAN COMPANY, INC. DBA SLOANLED
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Publication number: 20130182440Abstract: A lighting system comprising a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units including a housing, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB within the housing. The light emitting elements arranged on an angled surface such that the light emitting elements emit light in a sideways direction from the lighting units. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration, such that the lighting units form a row of lighting units. The row of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing comprises one or more rows of lighting units.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: The Sloan Company, Inc. dba SloanLEDInventor: The Sloan Company, Inc. dba SloanLED
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Patent number: 8487537Abstract: A retained and a removable circuit connect together to form a closed circuit. A switching mechanism is connected between the retained and removable circuits and to a circuit break load. Upon disconnection of the circuit break load and/or the removable circuit, the switching mechanism automatically switches from an open circuit to a closed circuit to form a closed circuit with the retained circuit.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: The Sloan Company, IncInventors: Thomas C. Sloan, Bruce Quaal
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Patent number: D688412Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Heim, Aaron Prichard
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Patent number: D717989Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Heim, Aaron Prichard