Patents Assigned to WLC Enterprises, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11255336
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a combination axial fan and LED lighting system configured to fit into the footprint of a standard ceiling tile. Disclosed embodiments further include ceiling tiles with a built-in fan and/or LED lighting. The disclosed systems may include a housing container and an axial fan. The fan has a fan cavity including air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting and fan components. The inventions include an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture. Moreover, disclosed embodiments include one or more UV light sources which irradiate contaminants as air flows through the ceiling tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Niemiec, William Carlson
  • Patent number: 11168703
    Abstract: A fan blade apparatus for use in a high-volume, low-speed fan wherein the fan blade includes a body portion, a leading edge portion and a trailing portion. The fan blade coupled to an electric motor configured to rotate in an intended direction wherein the leading portion of the fan blade is at the forefront of the rotation of the blade. The leading edge portion of the fan blade includes a series of steps extending along the length of the leading edge. The stepped configuration creates turbulent air flow when the electric motor rotates in the intended direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: 11137134
    Abstract: A combination axial fan and LED lighting system configured to fit into the footprint of a standard ceiling tile. The system includes a housing container and an axial fan. The fan has a fan cavity including air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting and fan components. The invention includes an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: 11060712
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a combination axial fan, LED lighting system and electric blue killer. The disclosed systems may include a housing forming an air chamber and an axial fan. The fan may include a fan cavity having an air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting, fan and electric bug killing components. The inventions include an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture. The LED light fixture emits a blue or light blue light which attracts bugs. Moreover, disclosed embodiments include one or more electric bug killing devices to kill any bugs as air flows through the air chamber. The present invention may also include grow light fixture in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Niemiec, William Carlson
  • Patent number: 11028223
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a combination axial fan and LED lighting system configured to fit into the footprint of a standard ceiling tile. Disclosed embodiments further include ceiling tiles with a built-in fan and/or LED lighting. The disclosed systems may include a housing container and an axial fan. The fan has a fan cavity including air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting and fan components. The inventions include an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture. Moreover, disclosed embodiments include one or more UV light sources which irradiate contaminants as air flows through the ceiling tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Niemiec, William Carlson
  • Patent number: 10670026
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a combination axial fan and LED lighting system configured to fit into the footprint of a standard ceiling tile. Disclosed embodiments further include ceiling tiles with a built-in fan and/or LED lighting. The disclosed systems may include a housing container and an axial fan. The fan has a fan cavity including air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting and fan components. The inventions include an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture. Moreover, disclosed embodiments include one or more UV light sources which irradiate contaminants as air flows through the ceiling tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Niemiec, William Carlson
  • Patent number: 10527046
    Abstract: A manifold including a stepped louvre to control airflow along a fan blade. A fan blade for use in a high volume, low-speed fan, wherein the fan blade includes a body portion, a leading edge portion and a trailing portion. The leading edge portion of the fan blade includes a series of steps extending along the length of the leading edge. The fan distributes airflow from the manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson, Jeffrey William Buske
  • Patent number: 10428831
    Abstract: A fan blade apparatus for use in a high-volume, low-speed fan wherein the fan blade includes a body portion, a leading edge portion and a trailing portion. The fan blade coupled to an electric motor configured to rotate in an intended direction wherein the leading portion of the fan blade is at the forefront of the rotation of the blade. The leading edge portion of the fan blade includes a series of steps extending along the length of the leading edge. The stepped configuration creates turbulent air flow when the electric motor rotates in the intended direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: 10393357
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a combination axial fan, LED lighting system and electric blue killer. The disclosed systems may include a housing forming an air chamber and an axial fan. The fan may include a fan cavity having an air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting, fan and electric bug killing components. The inventions include an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture. The LED light fixture emits a blue or light blue light which attracts bugs. Moreover, disclosed embodiments include one or more electric bug killing devices to kill any bugs as air flows through the air chamber. The present invention may also include grow light fixture in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Niemiec, William Carlson
  • Patent number: 10316141
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a combination axial fan and LED lighting system configured to fit into the footprint of a standard ceiling tile. Disclosed embodiments further include ceiling tiles with a built-in fan and/or LED lighting. The disclosed systems may include a housing container and an axial fan. The fan has a fan cavity including air diversion mechanism to direct air from the fan cavity toward the lighting and fan components. The inventions include an airflow surface to direct air existing the fan cavity along an LED light fixture. Moreover, disclosed embodiments include one or more UV light sources which irradiate contaminants as air flows through the ceiling tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Niemiec, William Carlson
  • Patent number: 10273964
    Abstract: A fan blade apparatus for use in a high-volume, low-speed fan wherein the fan blade includes a body portion, a leading edge portion and a trailing portion. The leading edge portion of the fan blade includes a series of steps extending along the length of the leading edge. The stepped configuration creates turbulent air flow when the electric motor rotates in the intended direction. A manifold including a stepped louvre to control airflow along a fan blade. A fan blade for use in a high-volume, low-speed fan, wherein the fan blade includes a body portion, a leading edge portion and a trailing portion. The leading edge portion of the fan blade includes a series of steps extending along the length of the leading edge. The fan distributes airflow from the manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson, Jeffrey William Buske
  • Patent number: D852943
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: D852944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: D853553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: D874639
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: D884239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: D893010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: D893072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: D930815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Walter Niemiec, James C. Muth, Patrick Todd Woodzick, William J. Carlson
  • Patent number: D943780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: WLC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrin Niemiec