Patents by Inventor Aaron Gregory EFFINGER

Aaron Gregory EFFINGER has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Modular and adjustable lighting apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 12674563
    Abstract: Modular lighting apparatus and method of using whereby a heat sink is provided including a first mechanical pad and a first mating electrical connector; and a light pod is releasably secured to the heat sink, wherein the light pod further includes a mounting ring, a second mechanical pad or secondary circuit board, and a second mating electrical connector; wherein the second mating electrical connector of the light pod mates with the first mating electrical connector of the heat sink; and wherein the second mechanical pad or secondary circuit board of the light pod makes contact with the first mechanical pad of the heat sink when the light pod is removably secured to the heat sink; and wherein the mounting ring tightens and releasably secures the light pod to the heat sink. The light pod is replaced after use without the need for tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: OPUS INNOVATION LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Brandon Tucker, Jaroslav Valerian, Aaron Gregory Effinger
  • MODULAR AND ADJUSTABLE LIGHTING APPARATUS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20250172277
    Abstract: Modular lighting apparatus and method of using whereby a heat sink is provided including a first mechanical pad and a first mating electrical connector; and a light pod is releasably secured to the heat sink, wherein the light pod further includes a mounting ring, a second mechanical pad or secondary circuit board, and a second mating electrical connector; wherein the second mating electrical connector of the light pod mates with the first mating electrical connector of the heat sink; and wherein the second mechanical pad or secondary circuit board of the light pod makes contact with the first mechanical pad of the heat sink when the light pod is removably secured to the heat sink; and wherein the mounting ring tightens and releasably secures the light pod to the heat sink. The light pod is replaced after use without the need for tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Inventors: Matthew Brandon TUCKER, Jaroslav VALERIAN, Aaron Gregory EFFINGER