Patents by Inventor Brad THOMAS

Brad THOMAS 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).

  • Publication number: 20250026620
    Abstract: Compact tool carriers having a loader mounted to a low-profile mainframe are disclosed. In some embodiments, the pivot points of the mainframe about which the loader is pivoted are low relative to the mainframe to reduce the mainframe size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Brad Thomas, Louis Hartke, Greg Langenfeld, Matt Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 12098063
    Abstract: Mainframes for a self-propelled machine are disclosed. The mainframe includes first and second pockets that extend from the front end to the rear end of the mainframe. A hydraulic reservoir housing extends from the first side to the second side of the mainframe. The hydraulic reservoir housing is disposed between the front end of the mainframe and first and second drive openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Brad Thomas, Louis Hartke, Greg Langenfeld, Matt Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 11933476
    Abstract: Optical lenses and associated luminaire are described herein. In one aspect, a lens comprises a light receiving side comprising grooves for receiving light emitting diodes, the grooves defined by a central refractive region and walls comprising total internal reflection faces; and a light extraction side opposite the light receiving side, the light extraction side comprising refractive extraction surfaces, total internal reflection extraction surfaces, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, luminaire comprises an array of light emitting diodes; and the lens positioned over the array of light emitting diodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: CREE LIGHTING USA LLC
    Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Mark Lackey, Rob Sanchez, Charles Draper, Daniel Van Epps, Brad Thomas
  • Patent number: 11635191
    Abstract: Tenon-mounted lighting fixtures with high structural integrity are provided. In one embodiment, the lighting fixture has a housing that has an integrally formed tenon cradle, which is configured to receive a tenon of a light pole. A light source is also mounted on a bottom side of the housing. The tenon cradle is between a first bolt boss and a second bolt boss, and is in communication with a rear opening of the housing. The first and second bolt bosses may be integrally formed in the housing. The tenon cradle includes multiple ribs. An arcuate cross rib resides in a first plane in which a first bolt shaft of the first bolt boss and a second bolt shaft of the second bolt boss reside. An axial rib intersects the arcuate cross rib and runs perpendicular to the first plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Scott Fisher, Jeremy Sorenson, Brad Thomas, Kurt S. Wilcox, John Roberts
  • Publication number: 20230026446
    Abstract: Mainframes for a self-propelled machine are disclosed. The mainframe includes first and second pockets that extend from the front end to the rear end of the mainframe. A hydraulic reservoir housing extends from the first side to the second side of the mainframe. The hydraulic reservoir housing is disposed between the front end of the mainframe and first and second drive openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Brad Thomas, Louis Hartke, Greg Langenfeld, Matt Hutchinson
  • Publication number: 20220325871
    Abstract: Optical lenses and associated luminaire are described herein. In one aspect, a lens comprises a light receiving side comprising grooves for receiving light emitting diodes, the grooves defined by a central refractive region and walls comprising total internal reflection faces; and a light extraction side opposite the light receiving side, the light extraction side comprising refractive extraction surfaces, total internal reflection extraction surfaces, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, luminaire comprises an array of light emitting diodes; and the lens positioned over the array of light emitting diodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Jin Hong LIM, Mark LACKEY, Rob SANCHEZ, Charles DRAPER, Daniel Van EPPS, Brad THOMAS
  • Patent number: 11465891
    Abstract: Loader apparatus configured for standing operator control are disclosed. The loader apparatus may include a loader adapted to carry a tool that is moveable between a down position and a vertically raised position. One or more linkages are connected to the first side of the loader support and connected to the loader. The apparatus includes a control station having operator controls for propelling the loader apparatus forward and for raising and lowering the loader. The apparatus includes an operator platform for standing operation of the operator controls of the control station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Brad Thomas, Louis Hartke, Greg Langenfeld, Matt Hutchinson
  • Publication number: 20210362990
    Abstract: Compact tool carriers having a loader mounted to a low-profile mainframe are disclosed. In some embodiments, the pivot points of the mainframe about which the loader is pivoted are low relative to the mainframe to reduce the mainframe size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Brad Thomas, Louis Hartke, Greg Langenfeld, Matt Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 11092313
    Abstract: A lens comprises a light receiving side comprising grooves for receiving light emitting diodes, the grooves defined by a central refractive region and walls comprising total internal reflection faces; and a light extraction side opposite the light receiving side, the light extraction side comprising refractive extraction surfaces, total internal reflection extraction surfaces, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, luminaire comprises an array of light emitting diodes, and the lens positioned over the array of light emitting diodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING LLC
    Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Mark Lackey, Rob Sanchez, Charles Draper, Daniel James Van Epps, Jr., Brad Thomas
  • Publication number: 20210108785
    Abstract: Tenon-mounted lighting fixtures with high structural integrity are provided. In one embodiment, the lighting fixture has a housing that has an integrally formed tenon cradle, which is configured to receive a tenon of a light pole. A light source is also mounted on a bottom side of the housing. The tenon cradle is between a first bolt boss and a second bolt boss, and is in communication with a rear opening of the housing. The first and second bolt bosses may be integrally formed in the housing. The tenon cradle includes multiple ribs. An arcuate cross rib resides in a first plane in which a first bolt shaft of the first bolt boss and a second bolt shaft of the second bolt shaft reside. An axial rib intersects the arcuate cross rib and runs perpendicular to the first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Scott Fisher, Jeremy Sorenson, Brad Thomas, Kurt S. Wilcox, John Roberts
  • 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: 20210062998
    Abstract: A lens comprises a light receiving side comprising grooves for receiving light emitting diodes, the grooves defined by a central refractive region and walls comprising total internal reflection faces; and a light extraction side opposite the light receiving side, the light extraction side comprising refractive extraction surfaces, total internal reflection extraction surfaces, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, luminaire comprises an array of light emitting diodes, and the lens positioned over the array of light emitting diodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Jin Hong LIM, Mark Lackey, Rob Sanchez, Charles Draper, Daniel Van Epps, Brad Thomas
  • Patent number: 10890316
    Abstract: Tenon-mounted lighting fixtures with high structural integrity are provided. In one embodiment, the lighting fixture has a housing that has an integrally formed tenon cradle, which is configured to receive a tenon of a light pole. A light source is also mounted on a bottom side of the housing. The tenon cradle is between a first bolt boss and a second bolt boss, and is in communication with a rear opening of the housing. The first and second bolt bosses may be integrally formed in the housing. The tenon cradle includes multiple ribs. An arcuate cross rib resides in a first plane in which a first bolt shaft of the first bolt boss and a second bolt shaft of the second bolt shaft reside. An axial rib intersects the arcuate cross rib and runs perpendicular to the first plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Scott Fisher, Jeremy Sorenson, Brad Thomas, Kurt S. Wilcox, John Roberts
  • 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: 20200018464
    Abstract: Tenon-mounted lighting fixtures with high structural integrity are provided. In one embodiment, the lighting fixture has a housing that has an integrally formed tenon cradle, which is configured to receive a tenon of a light pole. A light source is also mounted on a bottom side of the housing. The tenon cradle is between a first bolt boss and a second bolt boss, and is in communication with a rear opening of the housing. The first and second bolt bosses may be integrally formed in the housing. The tenon cradle includes multiple ribs. An arcuate cross rib resides in a first plane in which a first bolt shaft of the first bolt boss and a second bolt shaft of the second bolt shaft reside. An axial rib intersects the arcuate cross rib and runs perpendicular to the first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Scott Fisher, Jeremy Sorenson, Brad Thomas, Kurt S. Wilcox, John Roberts
  • Patent number: 10473308
    Abstract: Tenon-mounted lighting fixtures with high structural integrity are provided. In one embodiment, the lighting fixture has a housing that has an integrally formed tenon cradle, which is configured to receive a tenon of a light pole. A light source is also mounted on a bottom side of the housing. The tenon cradle is between a first bolt boss and a second bolt boss, and is in communication with a rear opening of the housing. The first and second bolt bosses may be integrally formed in the housing. The tenon cradle includes multiple ribs. An arcuate cross rib resides in a first plane in which a first bolt shaft of the first bolt boss and a second bolt shaft of the second bolt shaft reside. An axial rib intersects the arcuate cross rib and runs perpendicular to the first plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Scott Fisher, Jeremy Sorenson, Brad Thomas, Kurt S. Wilcox, John Roberts
  • Publication number: 20190169006
    Abstract: Mainframes for a self-propelled machine are disclosed. The mainframe includes first and second pockets that extend from the front end to the rear end of the mainframe. A hydraulic reservoir housing extends from the first side to the second side of the mainframe. The hydraulic reservoir housing is disposed between the front end of the mainframe and first and second drive openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Brad Thomas, Louis Hartke, Greg Langenfeld, Matt Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 10202266
    Abstract: Compact tool carriers having a loader mounted to a low-profile mainframe are disclosed. In some embodiments, the pivot points of the mainframe about which the loader is pivoted are low relative to the mainframe to reduce the mainframe size and to lower the center of gravity to improve the stability of the compact tool carrier during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Brad Thomas, Louis Hartke, Greg Langenfeld, Matt Hutchinson
  • Publication number: 20180283629
    Abstract: Tenon-mounted lighting fixtures with high structural integrity are provided. In one embodiment, the lighting fixture has a housing that has an integrally formed tenon cradle, which is configured to receive a tenon of a light pole. A light source is also mounted on a bottom side of the housing. The tenon cradle is between a first bolt boss and a second bolt boss, and is in communication with a rear opening of the housing. The first and second bolt bosses may be integrally formed in the housing. The tenon cradle includes multiple ribs. An arcuate cross rib resides in a first plane in which a first bolt shaft of the first bolt boss and a second bolt shaft of the second bolt shaft reside. An axial rib intersects the arcuate cross rib and runs perpendicular to the first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Scott Fisher, Jeremy Sorenson, Brad Thomas, Kurt S. Wilcox, John Roberts
  • Patent number: 9975750
    Abstract: Compact tool carriers having a loader mounted to a low-profile mainframe are disclosed. In some embodiments, the pivot points of the mainframe about which the loader is pivoted are low relative to the mainframe to reduce the mainframe size and to lower the center of gravity to improve the stability of the compact tool carrier during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Brad Thomas, Louis Hartke, Greg Langenfeld, Matt Hutchinson