Patents by Inventor Bernd R. Sieberth

Bernd R. Sieberth 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: 10969535
    Abstract: A luminaire configured to emit light in different directions. The luminaire may include a frame and optical waveguides disposed in the frame and positioned at different angles relative to one another to direct light outward in multiple different directions. At least one LED may be associated with each optical waveguide. A shield may be associated with the frame and configured to reduce the light from being directed in one or more of the different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING LLC
    Inventors: Bernd R. Sieberth, Brad Thomas
  • Publication number: 20200264364
    Abstract: A luminaire configured to emit light in different directions. The luminaire may include a frame and optical waveguides disposed in the frame and positioned at different angles relative to one another to direct light outward in multiple different directions. At least one LED may be associated with each optical waveguide. A shield may be associated with the frame and configured to reduce the light from being directed in one or more of the different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Bernd R. Sieberth, Brad Thomas
  • Publication number: 20170009957
    Abstract: A linear LED lighting system, assembly and/or fixture distributes luminance efficiently in certain applications, such as for ceiling lighting used in certain retail environments. According to example embodiments of the invention, a linear LED lighting system includes at least two tilted, parabolic reflecting surfaces and a linear array of LED devices, wherein at least some of the LED devices are substantially disposed at a focus line of at least one of the tilted, parabolic reflecting surfaces. A diffuser or diffusive lens can be disposed adjacent to the parabolic reflecting surfaces where light exits the system to provide color mixing and/or eliminate potential hot spots. The tilt of the reflecting surfaces can be changed to adjust the illumination pattern. A lighting system according to example embodiments of the invention can be designed for retrofit installation or as a complete fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, P. Joseph DeSena, JR., Bernd R. Sieberth, Michael Hash, Kurt Wilcox, Johan Samuelsson, Yaote Huang
  • Patent number: 9423116
    Abstract: A modular lighting system has lamps that may be connected to one another such that current is carried between the lamps. The lamps include an enclosure that is at least partially optically transmissive. At least one LED is located in the enclosure that is operable to emit light through the enclosure when energized through an electrical path. A first electrical connector is provided for connecting the electrical path to a power source and a second electrical connector is configured to connect the electrical path to a second lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernd R. Sieberth, Steven J. Patkus
  • Patent number: 9140441
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a substrate, a light emitting diode (LED) array mounted on a first surface of the substrate, and circuit components mounted on the first surface of the substrate and coupled to the LED array wherein the circuit components are adapted to control electrical power applied to the LED array. A heat exchanger is mounted on a second surface of the substrate and a reflector is disposed about the LED array wherein the reflector has a reflection surface that is convex on a first side of an inflection locus and concave on a second side of the inflection locus, and wherein the first side of the inflection locus is proximate the LED array. A diffuser is adjacent the second side of the inflection locus of the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Goelz, Bernd R. Sieberth, Kurt S. Wilcox, Mario A. Castillo, Craig D. Raleigh
  • Publication number: 20150159848
    Abstract: A modular lighting system has lamps that may be connected to one another such that current is carried between the lamps. The lamps include an enclosure that is at least partially optically transmissive. At least one LED is located in the enclosure that is operable to emit light through the enclosure when energized through an electrical path. A first electrical connector is provided for connecting the electrical path to a power source and a second electrical connector is configured to connect the electrical path to a second lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernd R. Sieberth, Steven J. Patkus
  • Publication number: 20140049957
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a substrate, a light emitting diode (LED) array mounted on a first surface of the substrate, and circuit components mounted on the first surface of the substrate and coupled to the LED array wherein the circuit components are adapted to control electrical power applied to the LED array. A heat exchanger is mounted on a second surface of the substrate and a reflector is disposed about the LED array wherein the reflector has a reflection surface that is convex on a first side of an inflection locus and concave on a second side of the inflection locus, and wherein the first side of the inflection locus is proximate the LED array. A diffuser is adjacent the second side of the inflection locus of the reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: RUUD LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventors: David P. Goelz, Bernd R. Sieberth, Kurt S. Wilcox, Mario A. Castillo, Craig D. Raleigh
  • Patent number: D684289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Goelz, Bernd R. Sieberth, Kurt S. Wilcox
  • Patent number: D684290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Goelz, Bernd R. Sieberth, Kurt S. Wilcox
  • Patent number: D684291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Goelz, Bernd R. Sieberth, Kurt S. Wilcox