Patents by Inventor Audwin W. Cash
Audwin W. Cash 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).
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Patent number: 9401588Abstract: A universal load control module includes a power supply that operates over a wide voltage range, a microcontroller, and one or more functional control blocks. A functional control block includes a dimmer circuit for controlling a lighting load that provides reverse phase cut mode dimming, forward phase cut mode dimming, and hybrid phase cut mode dimming, as well as thermal protection. One or more universal control modules are housed in a cabinet that includes a cabinet control module. The cabinet includes additional thermal protection measures.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Dalibor Zulim, Richard L. Westrick, Jr., Leslie Mullins, Audwin W. Cash
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Publication number: 20140312869Abstract: A universal load control module may include a power supply that operates over a wide voltage range, a microcontroller, and one or more functional control blocks. A functional control block may include a dimmer circuit for controlling a lighting load that provides reverse phase cut mode dimming, forward phase cut mode dimming, and hybrid phase cut mode dimming, as well as thermal protection. One or more universal control modules may be housed in a cabinet that include a cabinet control module. The cabinet may include additional thermal protection measures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: ABL IP Holding, LLCInventors: Dalibor Zulim, Richard L. Westrick, Jr., Leslie Mullins, Audwin W. Cash
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Patent number: 8368307Abstract: The invention regards a system and method for using a handheld programming device to configure a lighting control system wirelessly. In one embodiment, at least one device configured with a processing section is installed in the lighting control system. A communications receiver that is operable to receive a signal from the handheld programming device is also installed in the lighting control system, wherein the signal includes an instruction for configuring the lighting control system. Further, the signal is wirelessly sent from the handheld programming device to the communications receiver, and the instruction is transmitted from the communications receiver to a device in the system. The instruction functions to configure the lighting control system.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Audwin W. Cash, Christopher J. Rigatti, Dragan Veskovic
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Patent number: 8228163Abstract: The invention regards a system and method for using a handheld programming device to configure a lighting control system wirelessly. In one embodiment, at least one device configured with a processing section is installed in the lighting control system. A communications receiver that is operable to receive a signal from the handheld programming device is also installed in the lighting control system, wherein the signal includes an instruction for configuring the lighting control system. Further, the signal is wirelessly sent from the handheld programming device to the communications receiver, and the instruction is transmitted from the communications receiver to a device in the system. The instruction functions to configure the lighting control system.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Audwin W. Cash, Rishi Raj Kumar, Christopher J. Rigatti, Dragan Veskovic, John C. Hewson
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Patent number: 8125315Abstract: A processing circuit for providing electronic photosensor information over a communication link. The processing circuit comprises a photosensor input circuit adapted to be directly coupled to a photosensor for receiving the electronic photosensor information from the photosensor. Further, a communication port is provided that allows for transmitting and receiving messages over the communication link. Moreover, a processor is provided that is coupled to the photosensor input circuit and the communication port. The processor determines whether the processor is operating in a default configuration, and broadcasts the electronic photosensor information on the communication link if the processor is operating in the default configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Dragan Veskovic, Robert Anselmo, Audwin W. Cash, Matthew A. Skvoretz
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Patent number: 8035529Abstract: A ballast for use in a multi-ballast lighting system wherein the ballasts are coupled together by a digital communication network. The ballast comprises a power circuit portion for providing an electrical current to power a lamp. The ballast further includes a sensor input circuit for receiving at least one sensor input from a sensor device, a processor receiving an input from the sensor input circuit and providing control signals to control the operation of the ballast, and a communication port coupled to the processor and to the communication network for exchanging data. The ballast processor is operative to receive a serial data that has a portion defining whether the message is in a first or a second format, the first format comprising a DALI standard format and the second format comprising a format providing extended functionality. The ballast processor is capable of processing messages in either the first or second formats.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Dragan Veskovic, Robert Anselmo, Audwin W. Cash, Matthew A. Skvoretz
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Publication number: 20110115293Abstract: The invention regards a system and method for using a handheld programming device to configure a lighting control system wirelessly. In one embodiment, at least one device configured with a processing section is installed in the lighting control system. A communications receiver that is operable to receive a signal from the handheld programming device is also installed in the lighting control system, wherein the signal includes an instruction for configuring the lighting control system. Further, the signal is wirelessly sent from the handheld programming device to the communications receiver, and the instruction is transmitted from the communications receiver to a device in the system. The instruction functions to configure the lighting control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC.Inventors: Audwin W. Cash, Christopher J. Rigatti, Dragan Veskovic
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Patent number: 7936281Abstract: The invention regards a system and method for using a handheld programming device to configure a lighting control system wirelessly. In one embodiment, at least one device configured with a processing section is installed in the lighting control system. A communications receiver that is operable to receive a signal from the handheld programming device is also installed in the lighting control system, wherein the signal includes an instruction for configuring the lighting control system. Further, the signal is wirelessly sent from the handheld programming device to the communications receiver, and the instruction is transmitted from the communications receiver to a device in the system. The instruction functions to configure the lighting control system.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Audwin W. Cash, Christopher J. Rigatti, Dragan Veskovic
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Patent number: 7880638Abstract: A ballast for use in a multi-ballast lighting system wherein the ballasts are coupled together by a digital communication network. The ballast comprises a power circuit portion for providing an electrical current to power a lamp. The ballast further includes a sensor input circuit for receiving at least one sensor input from a sensor device, a processor receiving an input from the sensor input circuit and providing control signals to control the operation of the ballast, and a communication port coupled to the processor and to the communication network for exchanging data. The ballast processor is operative to receive a serial data that has a portion defining whether the message is in a first or a second format, the first format comprising a DALI standard format and the second format comprising a format providing extended functionality. The ballast processor is capable of processing messages in either the first or second formats.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Dragan Veskovic, Robert Anselmo, Audwin W. Cash, Matthew A. Skvoretz
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Patent number: 7764162Abstract: The invention regards a system and method for using a handheld programming device to configure a lighting control system wirelessly. In one embodiment, at least one device configured with a processing section is installed in the lighting control system. A communications receiver that is operable to receive a signal from the handheld programming device is also installed in the lighting control system, wherein the signal includes an instruction for configuring the lighting control system. Further, the signal is wirelessly sent from the handheld programming device to the communications receiver, and the instruction is transmitted from the communications receiver to a device in the system. The instruction functions to configure the lighting control system.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Audwin W. Cash, Rishi Raj Kumar, Christopher J. Rigatti, Dragan Veskovic, John C. Hewson
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Publication number: 20090184840Abstract: A processing circuit for providing electronic photosensor information over a communication link. The processing circuit comprises a photosensor input circuit adapted to be directly coupled to a photosensor for receiving the electronic photosensor information from the photosensor. Further, a communication port is provided that allows for transmitting and receiving messages over the communication link. Moreover, a processor is provided that is coupled to the photosensor input circuit and the communication port. The processor determines whether the processor is operating in a default configuration, and broadcasts the electronic photosensor information on the communication link if the processor is operating in the default configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Dragan Veskovic, Robert Anselmo, Audwin W. Cash, Matthew A. Skvoretz
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Publication number: 20080185977Abstract: A ballast for use in a multi-ballast lighting system wherein the ballasts are coupled together by a digital communication network. The ballast comprises a power circuit portion for providing an electrical current to power a lamp. The ballast further includes a sensor input circuit for receiving at least one sensor input from a sensor device, a processor receiving an input from the sensor input circuit and providing control signals to control the operation of the ballast, and a communication port coupled to the processor and to the communication network for exchanging data. The ballast processor is operative to receive a serial data that has a portion defining whether the message is in a first or a second format, the first format comprising a DALI standard format and the second format comprising a format providing extended functionality. The ballast processor is capable of processing messages in either the first or second formats.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC.Inventors: Dragan Veskovic, Robert Anselmo, Audwin W. Cash, Matthew A. Skvoretz
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Publication number: 20080180270Abstract: A ballast for use in a multi-ballast lighting system wherein the ballasts are coupled together by a digital communication network. The ballast comprises a power circuit portion for providing an electrical current to power a lamp. The ballast further includes a sensor input circuit for receiving at least one sensor input from a sensor device, a processor receiving an input from the sensor input circuit and providing control signals to control the operation of the ballast, and a communication port coupled to the processor and to the communication network for exchanging data. The ballast processor is operative to receive a serial data that has a portion defining whether the message is in a first or a second format, the first format comprising a DALI standard format and the second format comprising a format providing extended functionality. The ballast processor is capable of processing messages in either the first or second formats.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC.Inventors: Dragan Veskovic, Robert Anselmo, Audwin W. Cash, Matthew A. Skvoretz
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Patent number: 7391297Abstract: The invention regards a system and method for using a handheld programming device to configure a lighting control system wirelessly. In one embodiment, at least one device configured with a processing section is installed in the lighting control system. A communications receiver that is operable to receive a signal from the handheld programming device is also installed in the lighting control system, wherein the signal includes an instruction for configuring the lighting control system. Further, the signal is wirelessly sent from the handheld programming device to the communications receiver, and the instruction is transmitted from the communications receiver to a device in the system. The instruction functions to configure the lighting control system.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Audwin W. Cash, Rishi Raj Kumar, Christopher J. Rigatti, Dragan Veskovic, John Hewson
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Patent number: 7369060Abstract: A ballast for use in a multi-ballast lighting system wherein the ballasts are coupled together by a digital communication network. The ballast comprises a power circuit portion for providing an electrical current to power a lamp. The ballast further includes a sensor input circuit for receiving at least one sensor input from a sensor device, a processor receiving an input from the sensor input circuit and providing control signals to control the operation of the ballast, and a communication port coupled to the processor and to the communication network for exchanging data. The ballast processor is operative to receive a serial data that has a portion defining whether the message is in a first or a second format, the first format comprising a DALI standard format and the second format comprising a format providing extended functionality. The ballast processor is capable of processing messages in either the first or second formats.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2004Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Inventors: Dragan Veskovic, Robert Anselmo, Audwin W. Cash, Matthew A. Skvoretz
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Publication number: 20080092075Abstract: A lighting control system is operable to control the amount of power delivered to a plurality of electrical loads. The lighting control system includes load control devices (such as digital electronic dimming ballasts), motorized window treatments, controllers, lighting hubs, and personal computers. The personal computer is preferably executing a graphical user interface (GUI) software, which allows a user to configure and monitor the operation of the lighting control system. The personal computer is operable to automatically discover the control devices of the lighting control system and to build a programming database for use in the GUI software. The personal computer is further operable to update portions of the programming information in the control devices of the lighting control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Joe Suresh Jacob, Audwin W. Cash, Christopher J. Rigatti
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Publication number: 20080088180Abstract: A lighting control system is operable to control the amount of power delivered to a plurality of electrical loads. The lighting control system includes load control devices (such as digital electronic dimming ballasts), motorized window treatments, controllers, processors, and personal computers. The personal computer is preferably executing a graphical user interface (GUI) software, which allows a user to configure and monitor the operation of the lighting control system. The lighting control system offers a load shedding functionality without using power meters. Each load control device transmits its current intensity level to the personal computer, which is operable to determine a total power consumption of the lighting control system. If the total power consumption exceeds a predetermined power threshold, the personal computer causes the load control devices to shed loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Audwin W. Cash, William H. Howe, Joe Suresh Jacob, Timothy S. Majewski, Christopher J. Rigatti, Dragan Veskovic
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Patent number: D729793Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: John T. Hickok, Troy T. Miller, Mark Norton, Richard L. Westrick, Jr., Erik Allen Holmen, Alexander Ali Hussain, Audwin W. Cash
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Patent number: D729797Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: John T. Hickok, Troy T. Miller, Mark Norton, Richard L. Westrick, Jr., Erik Allen Holmen, Alexander Ali Hussain, Audwin W. Cash
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Patent number: D772177Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLPInventors: John T. Hickok, Troy T. Miller, Richard L. Westrick, Jr., Erik Allen Holmen, Alexander Ali Hussain, Audwin W. Cash