Patents by Inventor Andrew L. Robota

Andrew L. Robota 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: 11906143
    Abstract: The present disclosure is a linear luminaire connector assembly that is configured to connect linear luminaires in a desired geometric arrangement. The connector assembly provides modularity in the arrangement of two or more linear luminaires. The connector assembly provides connection points to which linear luminaires can connect such that the linear luminaires are arranged around the connector assembly in different directions to form any appropriate pattern of a user's choice. Further, the connector assembly is configured to house one or more electronic components/devices therein, such as IOT devices, sensors, cameras, emergency battery packs, wireless communication modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Andrew L. Robota, Steven Russell Clements, Scott Peter Formel, Anthony Reale
  • Publication number: 20230383933
    Abstract: The present disclosure is a linear luminaire connector assembly that is configured to connect linear luminaires in a desired geometric arrangement. The connector assembly provides modularity in the arrangement of two or more linear luminaires. The connector assembly provides connection points to which linear luminaires can Connect such that the linear luminaires are arranged around the connector assembly in different directions to form any appropriate pattern of a user's choice. Further, the connector assembly is configured to house one or more electronic components/devices therein, such as IOT devices, sensors, cameras, emergency battery packs, wireless communication modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: ANDREW L. ROBOTA, STEVEN RUSSELL CLEMENTS, SCOTT PETER FORMEL, ANTHONY REALE
  • Publication number: 20220282859
    Abstract: The present disclosure is a linear luminaire connector assembly that is configured to connect linear luminaires in a desired geometric arrangement. The connector assembly provides modularity in the arrangement of two or more linear luminaires. The connector assembly provides connection points to which linear luminaires can connect such that the linear luminaires are arranged around the connector assembly in different directions to form any appropriate pattern of a user's choice. Further, the connector assembly is configured to house one or more electronic components/devices therein, such as IOT devices, sensors, cameras, emergency battery packs, wireless communication modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: ANDREW L. ROBOTA, STEVEN RUSSELL CLEMENTS, SCOTT PETER FORMEL, ANTHONY BEALE
  • Patent number: 11073262
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a back plate and a wire cover. The back plate includes a first tab that defines a tab receiving cavity. Further, the first tab includes a first mating feature formed therein. The wire cover includes an inner surface that defines an electronics cavity, an outer surface that defines a light source mounting platform, and a second tab. The second tab includes a second mating feature that is complementary to the first mating feature. The second tab of the wire cover is disposed in the tab receiving cavity defined by the first tab of the back plate to removably couple the wire cover to the back plate. Further, the second mating feature of the second tab engages the first mating feature of the first tab to releasably lock the wire cover to the back plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Andrew L. Robota, Rusty B. Flippo, Steven Russell Clements
  • Publication number: 20200370732
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a back plate and a wire cover. The back plate includes a first tab that defines a tab receiving cavity. Further, the first tab includes a first mating feature formed therein. The wire cover includes an inner surface that defines an electronics cavity, an outer surface that defines a light source mounting platform, and a second tab. The second tab includes a second mating feature that is complementary to the first mating feature. The second tab of the wire cover is disposed in the tab receiving cavity defined by the first tab of the back plate to removably couple the wire cover to the back plate. Further, the second mating feature of the second tab engages the first mating feature of the first tab to releasably lock the wire cover to the back plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Andrew L. Robota, Rusty B. Flippo, Steven Russell Clements
  • Publication number: 20200363600
    Abstract: A lens alignment end cap of a luminaire includes a base wall and a sidewall that extends substantially perpendicular to the base wall along a perimeter of the base wall. At least a portion of the sidewall is configured to support an edge of a lens therein. Further, the lens alignment end cap includes a centering tab that is disposed on the portion of the sidewall that is configured to support the edge of the lens. The centering tab is configured to centrally align the lens that is disposed between the lens alignment end cap and another lens alignment end cap that is disposed opposite to the lens alignment end cap and to minimize a sliding of the lens between the lens alignment end cap and the other lens alignment end cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventor: Andrew L. Robota
  • Patent number: 10527241
    Abstract: A magnetic row mounting system includes a magnet holding bracket that is configured to be removably coupled to an end plate of a luminaire. The magnet holding bracket includes a body that has a first surface and an opposite second surface. Further the body includes a plurality of magnet housing cavities that are configured to house magnets therein. Furthermore, the body of the magnet holding bracket includes an alignment cavity that is configured to receive an orientation tab of the end plate therein to removably couple the magnet holding bracket to the end plate in only one direction. Alternatively, the magnetic row mounting system includes both the end plate of the luminaire and the magnet holding bracket that is configured to be removably coupled to the end plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventor: Andrew L. Robota
  • Publication number: 20200003376
    Abstract: A magnetic row mounting system includes a magnet holding bracket that is configured to be removably coupled to an end plate of a luminaire. The magnet holding bracket includes a body that has a first surface and an opposite second surface. Further the body includes a plurality of magnet housing cavities that are configured to house magnets therein. Furthermore, the body of the magnet holding bracket includes an alignment cavity that is configured to receive an orientation tab of the end plate therein to removably couple the magnet holding bracket to the end plate in only one direction. Alternatively, the magnetic row mounting system includes both the end plate of the luminaire and the magnet holding bracket that is configured to be removably coupled to the end plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Andrew L. Robota
  • Patent number: 10215349
    Abstract: A magnetic row mounting system includes a magnet holding bracket that is configured to be removably coupled to an end plate of a luminaire. The magnet holding bracket includes a body that has a first surface and an opposite second surface. Further the body includes a plurality of magnet housing cavities that are configured to house magnets therein. Furthermore, the body of the magnet holding bracket includes an alignment cavity that is configured to receive an orientation tab of the end plate therein to removably couple the magnet holding bracket to the end plate in only one direction. Alternatively, the magnetic row mounting system includes both the end plate of the luminaire and the magnet holding bracket that is configured to be removably coupled to the end plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventor: Andrew L. Robota