Patents by Inventor Amir P. Fallahi

Amir P. Fallahi 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: 8686643
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing lamp restrike time are provided. In a lighting apparatus having a housing, a reflector, and a lamp positioned so that at least a portion of the outer jacket of the lamp is within the reflector, a circulating device is operated when the lamp is off and a temperature inside the housing is above a predefined temperature. The circulating device circulates air around the outer jacket of the lamp to cool the lamp so the restrike time is reduced without the need for a starting device with a starting voltage high enough to restart the lamp when the lamp is hot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Timothy A. Taubert, Amir P. Fallahi, Raymond Christian Rice, II
  • Publication number: 20120104951
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing lamp restrike time are provided. In a lighting apparatus having a housing, a reflector, and a lamp positioned so that at least a portion of the outer jacket of the lamp is within the reflector, a circulating device is operated when the lamp is off and a temperature inside the housing is above a predefined temperature. The circulating device circulates air around the outer jacket of the lamp to cool the lamp so the restrike time is reduced without the need for a starting device with a starting voltage high enough to restart the lamp when the lamp is hot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Timothy A. Taubert, Amir P. Fallahi, Raymond Christian Rice, II
  • Patent number: 7976192
    Abstract: A lighting system and a method for providing a lighting pattern are disclosed, wherein the lighting system and method minimize non-uniform color and intensity in the lighting pattern, offers unique styling features, and provides design flexibility for the LED package and associated heatsinking devices. The lighting system including a light source, a first light bending device disposed adjacent the light source and adapted to receive light rays emitted from the light source and direct the light rays in a first desired lighting pattern, and a second light bending device disposed around the first light bending device, wherein the optical device is adapted to receive the directed light rays from the first light bending device and direct the light rays in a second desired lighting pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Xiaolu Chen, Edwin Mitchell Sayers, Amir P. Fallahi
  • Patent number: 7775699
    Abstract: A bifunctional vehicle headlamp is described. In one embodiment, a headlamp comprises a light source and a reflector, which cooperate to form a light pattern, a lens positioned forward of the reflector and configured to project a desired beam pattern, and a light shield disposed between the lens and the reflector. The light shield has a first shade that selectively blocks a first portion of the light pattern to form a first beam pattern, and a second shade that selectively blocks a second portion of the light pattern to form a second beam pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Amir P. Fallahi, William C. Ince
  • Patent number: 7585096
    Abstract: A light assembly and reflector are provided for redirecting light from a light source in a motor vehicle. The reflector generally includes a first parabolic trough, a second parabolic trough, and third trough. The first and second parabolic troughs define first and second trough axes. The third trough has a third trough axis. The first and second parabolic troughs are positioned on opposing sides of the third trough, and the first and second trough axes are angled relative to the third trough axis. In this manner, the reflector collects and reflects a sufficient amount of light while providing control over the beam pattern spread, particularly in the horizontal direction, whereby a single LED may be employed such that constraints imposed by heat dissipation are significantly reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Amir P. Fallahi, Jeffrey Allen Erion, Jeyachandrabose Chinniah
  • Publication number: 20090196047
    Abstract: A lighting system and a method for providing a lighting pattern are disclosed, wherein the lighting system and method minimize non-uniform color and intensity in the lighting pattern, offers unique styling features, and provides design flexibility for the LED package and associated heatsinking devices. The lighting system including a light source, a first light bending device disposed adjacent the light source and adapted to receive light rays emitted from the light source and direct the light rays in a first desired lighting pattern, and a second light bending device disposed around the first light bending device, wherein the optical device is adapted to receive the directed light rays from the first light bending device and direct the light rays in a second desired lighting pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Xiaolu Chen, Edwin Mitchell Sayers, Amir P. Fallahi
  • Patent number: 7563008
    Abstract: A condenser lens and a headlamp assembly employing the condenser lens improves control over the beam spread characteristics, while at the same time reduces the package size of the headlamp assembly. The condenser lens is provided for a projector-type headlamp assembly having a light source emitting light which is projected longitudinally downstream in front of a motor vehicle. The condenser lens generally includes a main body of light transmitting material. The main body defines a first surface receiving light from the light source and a second surface emitting the light. The second surface has at least one facet structured to spread the light and provide a predetermined beam pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Amir P. Fallahi, Edwin M. Sayers
  • Patent number: 7554742
    Abstract: A lens assembly for use with a light source and including an inner lens and a light directing portion. The inner lens collects light rays from the light source through a light-collecting face and emits at least a portion of the light rays radially through a series of collimators. The light directing portion may be an outer lens having light-collecting faces and light-distributing faces. The light-collecting faces correspond with the collimators and distribute the light rays through light-distributing faces. The light direction portion may alternatively be an outer reflector. The reflector has a plurality of light-reflecting surfaces, corresponding to the collimators, and configured to reflect the light rays emitted from the collimators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Amir P. Fallahi, Edwin M. Sayers, Christopher W. Gattis
  • Patent number: 7489453
    Abstract: A near field lens for an automotive light assembly which has a reduced thickness. Generally, the near field lens includes a main body of light transmitting material. A pocket is formed in the main body for receiving light from a light source. The pocket is defined by an inner radially facing surface and an inner axially facing surface. The inner radially facing surface is structured to reduce the thickness of the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Amir P. Fallahi, Jeffrey Allen Erion, Edwin Mitchell Sayers, Thomas Lee Jones
  • Publication number: 20080304277
    Abstract: A projector optic assembly for generating and projecting a high gradient beam. The assembly includes a light pipe defining an optical axis and having a collection unit, a funneling unit, and an emitting surface. The collection unit extends from a first end to a transition plane defining the transition from the collection unit to the funneling unit. The collection unit is configured to collect light from a source and direct it through the transition plane, whereafter the funneling unit extends from the transition plane to the emitting surface. The emitting surface has an area smaller than an area of the transition plane selected to increase the efficiency of the funneling unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: JEYACHANDRABOSE CHINNIAH, Amir P. Fallahi, Edwin Mitchell Sayers, Chirstopher L. Eichelberger
  • Publication number: 20080259630
    Abstract: A lens assembly for use with a light source and including an inner lens and a light directing portion. The inner lens collects light rays from the light source through a light-collecting face and emits at least a portion of the light rays radially through a series of collimators. The light directing portion may be an outer lens having light-collecting faces and light-distributing faces. The light-collecting faces correspond with the collimators and distribute the light rays through light-distributing faces. The light direction portion may alternatively be an outer reflector. The reflector has a plurality of light-reflecting surfaces, corresponding to the collimators, and configured to reflect the light rays emitted from the collimators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Amir P. Fallahi, Edwin M. Sayers, Christopher W. Gattis
  • Patent number: 7401948
    Abstract: A near field lens for an automotive light assembly which has a reduced thickness. Generally, the near field lens includes a main body of light transmitting material. A pocket is formed in the main body for receiving light from a light source. The pocket is defined by an inner radially facing surface and an inner axially facing surface. The inner radially facing surface is structured to reduce the thickness of the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Amir P. Fallahi, Jeffrey Allen Erion, Edwin Mitchell Sayers, Thomas Lee Jones
  • Patent number: 7344289
    Abstract: A headlamp assembly for a motor vehicle. The headlamp assembly includes a lens and a housing cooperating to at least partially define an inner chamber that is generally fluidly isolated from the atmosphere. Mounted within the inner chamber is a one piece reflector having a reflective portion and a heat sink portion. The reflective portion reflects light from a light source forward through the lens, while the heat sink portion conducts heat from the reflective portion and dissipates the heat from the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Amir P. Fallahi, Thomas Lee Jones
  • Publication number: 20080025035
    Abstract: A bifunctional vehicle headlamp is described. In one embodiment, a headlamp comprises a light source and a reflector, which cooperate to form a light pattern, a lens positioned forward of the reflector and configured to project a desired beam pattern, and a light shield disposed between the lens and the reflector. The light shield has a first shade that selectively blocks a first portion of the light pattern to form a first beam pattern, and a second shade that selectively blocks a second portion of the light pattern to form a second beam pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Amir P. Fallahi, William C. Ince
  • Publication number: 20080025037
    Abstract: A lamp assembly is disclosed and includes a light source and a lens. The lens is configured to receive light from the light source and to project a predetermined beam pattern. The light source includes at least one LED chip and has a light-emitting surface that is defined by the at least one chip. The light-emitting surface is shaped to correspond with the predetermined beam pattern. Additional aspects of the invention include a LED light source for a lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Amir P. Fallahi, Thomas L. Jones
  • Patent number: 7207700
    Abstract: A near field lens is for an automotive light assembly, generally comprising a central body positioned between opposing side bodies. The central body extends in a vertical direction, while the side bodies are positioned on horizontal sides of the central body. The opposing side bodies are structured to collimate the light both horizontally and vertically, while the central light body is structured to collimate the light vertically but not substantially collimate the light horizontally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Amir P. Fallahi, Jeffrey Allen Erion, Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Edwin Mitchell Sayers, Subramanian Narayanan
  • Patent number: 7160010
    Abstract: A light manifold for an automotive light module emitting light to the side of a longitudinal axis along which light is to be directed. The light module is structured in a manner that permits the creation of light distribution patterns for particular functions, such as the stop light function for an automobile, that are otherwise difficult to effectively produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Amir P. Fallahi, Jeffrey Allen Erion, Edwin Mitchell Sayers, Thomas Lee Jones