Patents by Inventor Alejandro Mier-Langner

Alejandro Mier-Langner 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).

  • Patent number: 7027736
    Abstract: An addressable system for light fixtures is described wherein a plurality of light fixture modules is individually or collectively addressable for programming by remote control. The remote control may individually select each of the track control modules through visible and narrowly defined selected light followed by transmission of programming commands for programming of pre-defined scenes, functions or other user defined and desired effects. Each of the track fixture modules may be selected or de-selected through the use of laser light and a plurality of track control modules may be collectively programmed through the use of a track repeater module, all of the modules communicatively connected to each other and selectable by a visible narrow light source such that the user may readily activate or de-activate programming sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: 7024119
    Abstract: An addressable light fixture is described wherein a light fixture module is individually addressable for programming by remote control. The remote control may individually select each light fixture module through visible and narrowly defined selected light followed by transmission of programming commands for programming of pre-defined scenes, functions or other user defined and desired effects. Each of the fixture modules may be selected or de-selected through the use of laser light and a plurality of track control modules may be collectively programmed through the use of a repeater module, all of the modules communicatively connected to each other and selectable by a visible narrow light source such that the user may readily activate or de-activate programming sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: 7018072
    Abstract: A lamp holder assembly for use in thin profile lighting fixtures having fluorescent lamps wherein there is a narrow gap between the lamps and the reflector so that accessing the lamps is difficult. The lamp holder assembly pulls out so that access can be gained to the lamps. The lamp holder assembly includes a base member and a bracket member with lamp sockets affixed to the bracket member. The bracket member slides against the base and is held in position on the base by slots in the bracket member that engage guide pins extending from the base. Further guidance for the bracket member may include twin parallel rails extending form the base and spaced so as to form a channel in which the bracket member travels. The pull-out assembly may also have a leaf spring attached to the base member that further guides the bracket member while in motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James E. Kuchar
  • Publication number: 20060039168
    Abstract: The modular track luminaire system of the present invention is a modular lighting system which has a lighting unit which is electronically connected to a remote ballast housing by a removable and reattachable insulated cord and plug system, the luminaire unit electrically connected to the ballast housing through the flexible cord and plug system thereby allowing the entire system to be modularized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James Kuchar, Andrew Medeiros
  • Publication number: 20050248941
    Abstract: A downwardly directed fixture is provided which has a fixture face, said face having a first and second annular recess, the first annular recess receiving a reflector flange and the second recess receiving a lens. The reflector flange is then held in position by a removable arc-shaped retention spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James Kuchar
  • Patent number: 6843581
    Abstract: A pendant suspension system provides a continuously adjustable cable suspension system for luminaires. The cable suspension system has twin suspension assemblies, each comprising a cable held at both ends by a track adapter so as to form a downwardly depending loop. A luminaire is affixed on each end to the suspension system at the loop. The vertical height of the luminaire can be adjusted by pulling one end of the cable through the track adapter. Further, the luminaire can be connected to the loop through a rotation housing that permits rotational adjustment of the luminaire. Thus, the combination suspension system and rotation housing permits continuous vertical and rotational adjustment of an attached luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James E. Kuchar
  • Publication number: 20030137835
    Abstract: A pendant suspension system provides a continuously adjustable cable suspension system for luminaires. The cable suspension system has twin suspension assemblies, each comprising a cable held at both ends by a track adapter so as to form a downwardly depending loop. A luminaire is affixed on each end to the suspension system at the loop. The vertical height of the luminaire can be adjusted by pulling one end of the cable through the track adapter. Further, the luminaire can be connected to the loop through a rotation housing that permits rotational adjustment of the luminaire. Thus, the combination suspension system and rotation housing permits continuous vertical and rotational adjustment of an attached luminaire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James E. Kuchar
  • Publication number: 20030137843
    Abstract: A lamp holder assembly for use in thin profile lighting fixtures having fluorescent lamps wherein there is a narrow gap between the lamps and the reflector so that accessing the lamps is difficult. The lamp holder assembly pulls out so that access can be gained to the lamps. The lamp holder assembly comprises a base member and a bracket member with lamp sockets affixed to the bracket member. The bracket member slides against the base and is held in position on the base by slots in the bracket member that engage guide pins extending from the base. Further guidance for the bracket member may include twin parallel rails extending form the base and spaced so as to form a channel in which the bracket member travels. The pull-out assembly may also have a leaf spring attached to the base member that further guides the bracket member while in motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D534304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
  • Patent number: D535422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
  • Patent number: D535423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
  • Patent number: D535424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLP
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D535780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
  • Patent number: D536119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, James E. Kuchar, Andrew E. Medeiros
  • Patent number: D536120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D536121
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D536122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James E. Kuchar
  • Patent number: D474304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James Edward Kuchar
  • Patent number: D475157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James Edward Kuchar
  • Patent number: D476441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Robert Scott Gosnell, James Edward Kuchar