Patents by Inventor Andrew Koukis

Andrew Koukis 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: 11828292
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a fan and a controller configured for controlling the fan to operate in a first mode limiting rotational speed of the fan within a first range of speeds between a first minimum speed and a first maximum speed. The controller is further configured to control the fan to operate in a second mode limiting rotational speed of the fan within a second range of speeds between a second minimum speed and a second maximum speed. The second range of speeds may be narrower than the first range of speeds. Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: DELTA T, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Evans, Andrew Koukis, Pete Maley, Christian Taber
  • Patent number: 11674521
    Abstract: A fan for generating germicidal light is disclosed, which may be adapted to mount to a ceiling. The fan includes a hub connected to a plurality of fan blades. A motor is adapted to rotate the hub. A support is adapted to support the hub and motor from the ceiling. A lighting module may include a tray adapted to receive the support, the tray including one or more lights for providing ultraviolet germicidal light. The light may be provided by LEDs on a circuit board adapted for positioning around the support without dismounting the support from the ceiling, such as one comprised of wedge-shaped segments. The modular circuit board may form part of an uplight module supported by a housing for the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: DELTA T, LLC
    Inventors: Lennie Rhoades, Eric Evans, Marc McKinzie, Richard Lenser, Andrew Koukis, Daniel Dalton
  • Publication number: 20230047172
    Abstract: A ceiling fan includes a rotatable hub adapted to be suspended from the ceiling. The hub includes at least one fan blade adapted for rotating with the hub. An uplight module is provided having a plurality of different lights, each of the plurality of lights for producing a different type of light incident on the ceiling. The uplight module may include a modular circuit board assembly comprising a main board including one or more LEDs and one or more auxiliary boards connected to the main board and including one or more UV LEDs, whereby adaptation for producing germicidal energy can be achieved without dismounting the ceiling fan from the ceiling. A controller may be provided for controlling the light intensity or temperature, including from pre-selected values. Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Marc McKinzie, Daniel Dalton, Richard Lenser, Andrew Koukis
  • Publication number: 20220243734
    Abstract: A fan for generating germicidal light is disclosed, which may be adapted to mount to a ceiling. The fan includes a hub connected to a plurality of fan blades. A motor is adapted to rotate the hub. A support is adapted to support the hub and motor from the ceiling. A lighting module may include a tray adapted to receive the support, the tray including one or more lights for providing ultraviolet germicidal light. The light may be provided by LEDs on a circuit board adapted for positioning around the support without dismounting the support from the ceiling, such as one comprised of wedge-shaped segments. The modular circuit board may form part of an uplight module supported by a housing for the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Lennie Rhoades, Eric Evans, Marc McKinzie, Richard Lenser, Andrew Koukis, Daniel Dalton
  • Publication number: 20210388841
    Abstract: A fan for generating germicidal light is disclosed, which may be adapted to mount to a ceiling. The fan includes a hub connected to a plurality of fan blades. A motor is adapted to rotate the hub. A support is adapted to support the hub and motor from the ceiling. A lighting module may include a tray adapted to receive the support, the tray including one or more lights for providing ultraviolet germicidal light. The light may be provided by LEDs on a circuit board adapted for positioning around the support without dismounting the support from the ceiling, such as one comprised of wedge-shaped segments. The modular circuit board may form part of an uplight module supported by a housing for the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Lennie Rhoades, Eric Evans, Marc McKinzie, Richard Lenser, Andrew Koukis, Daniel Dalton
  • Publication number: 20210388842
    Abstract: A fan for generating germicidal light is disclosed, which may be adapted to mount to a ceiling. The fan includes a hub connected to a plurality of fan blades. A motor is adapted to rotate the hub. A support is adapted to support the hub and motor from the ceiling. A lighting module may include a tray adapted to receive the support, the tray including one or more lights for providing ultraviolet germicidal light. The light may be provided by LEDs on a circuit board adapted for positioning around the support without dismounting the support from the ceiling, such as one comprised of wedge-shaped segments. The modular circuit board may form part of an uplight module supported by a housing for the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Lennie Rhoades, Eric Evans, Marc McKinzie, Richard Lenser, Andrew Koukis, Daniel Dalton
  • Publication number: 20210388843
    Abstract: A fan for generating germicidal light is disclosed, which may be adapted to mount to a ceiling. The fan includes a hub connected to a plurality of fan blades. A motor is adapted to rotate the hub. A support is adapted to support the hub and motor from the ceiling. A lighting module may include a tray adapted to receive the support, the tray including one or more lights for providing ultraviolet germicidal light. The light may be provided by LEDs on a circuit board adapted for positioning around the support without dismounting the support from the ceiling, such as one comprised of wedge-shaped segments. The modular circuit board may form part of an uplight module supported by a housing for the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Lennie Rhoades, Eric Evans, Marc McKinzie, Richard Lenser, Andrew Koukis, Daniel Dalton
  • Publication number: 20210388844
    Abstract: A fan for generating germicidal light is disclosed, which may be adapted to mount to a ceiling. The fan includes a hub connected to a plurality of fan blades. A motor is adapted to rotate the hub. A support is adapted to support the hub and motor from the ceiling. A lighting module may include a tray adapted to receive the support, the tray including one or more lights for providing ultraviolet germicidal light. The light may be provided by LEDs on a circuit board adapted for positioning around the support without dismounting the support from the ceiling, such as one comprised of wedge-shaped segments. The modular circuit board may form part of an uplight module supported by a housing for the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Lennie Rhoades, Eric Evans, Marc McKinzie, Richard Lenser, Andrew Koukis, Daniel Dalton