Patents Assigned to Vode Lighting LLC
  • Publication number: 20240035641
    Abstract: An augmented lens assembly for use with a light source featuring a main lens component having one or a plurality of light refocusing elements associated with the main lens and arranged along at least one surface of the main lens of the lens assembly that provides for improved uniformity in light distribution and improved illumination. Luminaires featuring one or a plurality of augmented lens assemblies, associated light sources and optionally, baffles, further featuring one or more main lens components having one or more light refocusing elements associated with the main lens portion and arranged along at least one surface of the main lens to provide for improved uniformity in light distribution, improved illumination and aesthetic improvements to the visual appearance of the luminaires when observed in either a lighted or non-lighted condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Vode Lighting, LLC
    Inventors: Sam Freeman, Richard Wong, Scott S. Yu, Eric Mar
  • Patent number: 11567243
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to tessellated bezel light diffusers which act to disperse penumbral light providing more uniform and even illumination. The present invention also relates to luminaires employing an array of light sources with tessellated bezel light diffusers which act to eliminate edge and transition lighting effects providing more uniform and even illumination between LEDs and at the periphery of illuminated zones. The present invention also relates to luminaires employing LED arrays equipped with tessellated bezel light diffusers that provide very uniform illumination zones with more evenly dispersed transitional edge lighting than conventional luminaires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Vode Lighting, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Yu, Richard Wong
  • Publication number: 20220365255
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to tessellated bezel light diffusers which act to disperse penumbral light providing more uniform and even illumination. The present invention also relates to luminaires employing an array of light sources with tessellated bezel light diffusers which act to eliminate edge and transition lighting effects providing more uniform and even illumination between LEDs and at the periphery of illuminated zones. The present invention also relates to luminaires employing LED arrays equipped with tessellated bezel light diffusers that provide very uniform illumination zones with more evenly dispersed transitional edge lighting than conventional luminaires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Vode Lighting, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Yu, Richard Wong
  • Patent number: 11333805
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to low glare illumination arrays and luminaires which act to disperse light into a three-dimensional space providing more uniform and even illumination with reduced glare. The present invention also relates to luminaires and illumination systems employing an array of solid state light sources with shaped bezel light diffusers which act to reduce glare and provide more uniform and even illumination of surfaces and spaces. The present invention also relates to luminaires employing a plurality of linear LED arrays equipped with shaped bezel light diffusers collectively oriented at a common acute angle, optionally including internally curved reflective or non-reflective surfaces to provide improved illumination with reduced glare.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: VODE LIGHTING, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Yu, Richard Wong
  • Patent number: 11215338
    Abstract: A luminaire featuring a light diffusing housing assembly with a batwing style catadioptric lens element with properties capable of producing a more uniform field of illumination in concert with a secondary diffusing lens element and optional internal light reflecting elements to maximize light output from a point light source including an LED, or a plurality of individual point light sources including an LED strip or LED array and other source of linear chromatic light or linear illumination sources including a light bar, fluorescent lamp, compressed-gas discharge tube and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: VODE LIGHTING, LLC
    Inventors: Scott S Yu, Richard Wong
  • Patent number: 11137131
    Abstract: An adaptable coupling device with connection element and prismatic lens functioning as a termination means to provide seamless, integrated and continuous lighting to a distal portion of at least of one end region of a lighting element or light rail assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: VODE LIGHTING, LLC
    Inventors: Scott S. Yu, Richard Wong
  • Publication number: 20210302007
    Abstract: A luminaire featuring a light diffusing housing assembly with a batwing style catadioptric lens element with properties capable of producing a more uniform field of illumination in concert with a secondary diffusing lens element and optional internal light reflecting elements to maximize light output from a point light source including an LED, or a plurality of individual point light sources including an LED strip or LED array and other source of linear chromatic light or linear illumination sources including a light bar, fluorescent lamp, compressed-gas discharge tube and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Vode Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Scott S. Yu, Richard Wong
  • Patent number: 11015680
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a means for vertically suspending a single lighting element or a plurality of lighting elements within a rail system using one or a plurality of wedge pin suspension systems that employ a wedge pin securing device and a receptive collar assembly to grip and secure in place one or a plurality of electrical cables having at least two insulated conductive electrical leads to provide both vertical support and electrical power to the suspended lighting elements. The present disclosure further relates to a manually adjustable and reservable wedge pin securing device configured for easy manipulation, yet providing a secure vertical suspension means using a lighting system's own electrical cable for support based on combined frictional and gravitational forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: VODE LIGHTING, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Yu, Richard Wong
  • Publication number: 20200149611
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a means for vertically suspending a single lighting element or a plurality of lighting elements within a rail system using one or a plurality of wedge pin suspension systems that employ a wedge pin securing device and a receptive collar assembly to grip and secure in place one or a plurality of electrical cables having at least two insulated conductive electrical leads to provide both vertical support and electrical power to the suspended lighting elements. The present disclosure further relates to a manually adjustable and reservable wedge pin securing device configured for easy manipulation, yet providing a secure vertical suspension means using a lighting system's own electrical cable for support based on combined frictional and gravitational forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Vode Lighting, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Yu, Richard Wong
  • Publication number: 20200141556
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to coupling devices and means to eliminate non-illuminated gaps between adjacently positioned lighting systems and light rail assemblies. The present disclosure relates more specifically to coupling devices for joining adjacently positioned lighting systems to provide seamless continuous lighting by illuminating the gap region between the adjacent lighting systems using illumination from one or more of the lighting systems themselves redirected by prismatic optical means. The present disclosure also relates more specifically to an adaptable coupling device with connection element and a prismatic lens for joining two or more lighting rail assemblies together to provide seamless, integrated and continuous lighting across the coupling region and securing the relative position between the lighting rail assemblies and associated elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Vode Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Scott S. Yu, Richard Wong
  • Patent number: 10386049
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to lighting systems, and more particularly to a freely adjustable, exchangeable and configurable lighting system that can be reconfigured, mounted and positioned in multiple independent configurations to provide task lighting to illuminate a specific area. The present invention relates more specifically to a reconfigurable lighting system employing surface connection means, support means and adjustment means to enable a task lighting element to be mounted to any desired vertical or horizontal surface, fixture or edge thereof. The present invention also relates more specifically to a magnetically enabled coupling and adjustment means that enables a task lighting element to be positioned at a selected rotational or angular orientation by hand, yet maintain its position against the force of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Vode Lighting, LLC
    Inventors: Scott S Yu, Rick Wong
  • Publication number: 20180320869
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to lighting systems, and more particularly to a freely adjustable, exchangeable and configurable lighting system that can be reconfigured, mounted and positioned in multiple independent configurations to provide task lighting to illuminate a specific area. The present invention relates more specifically to a reconfigurable lighting system employing surface connection means, support means and adjustment means to enable a task lighting element to be mounted to any desired vertical or horizontal surface, fixture or edge thereof. The present invention also relates more specifically to a magnetically enabled coupling and adjustment means that enables a task lighting element to be positioned at a selected rotational or angular orientation by hand, yet maintain its position against the force of gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Vode Lighting, LLC
    Inventors: Scott S. Yu, Rick Wong
  • Patent number: 9689564
    Abstract: A device comprising an arm, with a hollow portion, a hub having a stator portion, and an elongated portion disposed into the arm; a rotor with an elongated portion for housing part of a spring. Wherein the spring has a first end disposed in the arm and a second end disposed in the elongated portion of the rotor, and a moveable arm, with a substantially hollow portion operable to receive the elongated portion of the rotor. Certain embodiments may include more than one moveable arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Vode Lighting, LLC
    Inventors: Scott S Yu, Tom Warton
  • Patent number: D824075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Vode Lighting, LLC
    Inventor: Scott S Yu
  • Patent number: D832488
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Vode Lighting, LLC
    Inventors: Scott S Yu, Rick Wong
  • Patent number: D836237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Vode Lighting, LLC
    Inventors: Scott S Yu, Rick Wong
  • Patent number: D840583
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: VODE LIGHTING, LLC
    Inventors: Scott S Yu, Rick Wong
  • Patent number: D855243
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: VODE LIGHTING, LLC
    Inventors: Scott S Yu, Rick Wong
  • Patent number: D963237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: VODE LIGHTING, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Wong, Scott Yu
  • Patent number: D1023738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: VODE LIGHTING LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Warton, Eric Mar, Ryan Ishizu, Michael Nolan