Patents by Inventor Bernd Oehle

Bernd Oehle 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: 8801217
    Abstract: The invention relates to a recessed light having a base body for holding a light source and a dome-shaped reflector which can be detachably fastened to the base body by means of a connecting element. The connecting element is designed such that an optical element for influencing the emission of light is accommodated and fixed when the base body and the reflector are fitted together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Zumtobel Lighting GmbH
    Inventors: Bernd Oehle, Stephan Pieper
  • Publication number: 20130120998
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heat sink for a light source, in particular an LED light source, said heat sink comprising an annular outer body and a central body which is formed by a separate element and is arranged in a central opening of the outer body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Zumtobel Lighting GmbH
    Inventors: Bernd Oehle, Stephan Pieper
  • Publication number: 20130049596
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for operating an LED-based light source which system comprises an operating device that is designed to transform the input-side mains voltage to a supply voltage, and a control unit for the light source, which control unit is connected to the operating device and operates the LEDs using the supply voltage obtained from the operating device. The control unit is arranged in a module which is designed as a unit separate from the light source and which is connected thereto by means of a preferably flexible cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Zumtobel Lighting GmbH
    Inventors: Bernd Oehle, Stephan Pieper
  • Publication number: 20130051012
    Abstract: The invention relates to a recessed light having a base body for holding a light source and a dome-shaped reflector which can be detachably fastened to the base body by means of a connecting element. The connecting element is designed such that an optical element for influencing the emission of light is accommodated and fixed when the base body and the reflector are fitted together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Zumtobel Lighting GmbH
    Inventors: Bernd Oehle, Stephan Pieper