Patents Assigned to Vode Lighting LLC
  • Publication number: 20240407063
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an electronic control circuit and means to provide balanced power to a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) connected in arrays for improved efficiency, luminosity and power management. The present disclosure further relates to the use of an improved multiple transistor-based electronic control circuit offering significant improvement in regulating voltage and current flow to a plurality of LEDs connected together in various combinations of serial blocks and parallel blocks. The present disclosure further relates to the use of a Zener diode that offers significant improvement in regulating the luminosity of a plurality of LEDs connected together in various combinations of serial blocks and parallel blocks, wherein the LED blocks contain an arrangement of an even number of LEDs, an odd number of LEDs, as well as even and odd numbers of blocks combined in serial and parallel arrangement, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: Vode Lighting, LLC
    Inventor: Lee Henderson
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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: 9166327
    Abstract: An inline connector is coupled to a first substrate and operable to receive at least one prong. A second receptacle is coupled to a second substrate and operable to receive the prong. A plug having an elongated prong that, when inserted through the first receptacle and into the second receptacle operates to provide electrical connections between the substrates. The substrates may be circuit boards and the receptacle may be mounted along the edges of the circuit board to allow for easier installation. Some embodiments may provide for identical receptacle providing for lower costs and easier installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Vode Lighting LLC
    Inventor: Scott S. Yu
  • Patent number: 8814400
    Abstract: A fixture having a cylindrical body, said body having an internal cavity extending from a first end to a second end, and said body having an exterior threaded portion, a flange affixed to the first end of the body, a portion of said flange extending past the circumference of the cylindrical body, said flange formed for receiving an electrical component, and a fastener complementary to the threaded portion, wherein the fastener and the flange are operable to secure the cylindrical body to a structure. An electrical component such as a luminaire, a switch or an electrical receptacle may be mounted into the flange portion of the fixture. A retainer may also be employed to distribute the load on the cylindrical body when positioned over the body and secured by the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Vode Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Warton, Scott Yu
  • Patent number: 8690381
    Abstract: A device, kit, and method for a luminaire having a first LED module with a first length and a plurality of LEDs, said LEDs disposed at predetermined pitch. A second LED module having a second length and a plurality of LEDs, said LEDs disposed at the same pitch as the first module. Wherein said first LED module and said second LED module have at least one LED disposed one half of the pitch from an edge of the LED module which when combined provide for uniform lighting across multiple LED modules. Certain embodiments may include one or more hubs for mounting the luminaire on predetermined centers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Vode Lighting LLC
    Inventor: Scott S Yu
  • Patent number: 8493005
    Abstract: A device comprising a solid state or mechanical switch coupled to a first connector and a second connector and at least one lighting device such as an LED light source wherein when power is applied to the first connector, the switch is operable to direct power to the lighting device and to a portion of the pins of the second connector. By constructing the connectors as similar, but with opposite genders, the connectors can be disposed on a circuit assembly to allow for daisy chaining a series of luminaire assemblies together. The connectors may be Ethernet connectors and the switch may be operable through control signals coupled to the Ethernet connector such that a smart power controller operating using power over Ethernet (POE) can operate to control the light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Vode Lighting LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Warton
  • Patent number: D657905
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Vode Lighting LLC
    Inventor: Scott S. Yu
  • Patent number: D657906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Vode Lighting LLC
    Inventor: Scott S. Yu
  • Patent number: D659900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Vode Lighting LLC
    Inventor: Scott S. Yu
  • 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