Patents by Inventor Brian Hillstrom

Brian Hillstrom 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: 20230250949
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to high output LED light sources with heat sinks. In an embodiment, a high-output LED light source is included having at least one LED; a circuit board, wherein the at least one LED is mounted on a first side of the circuit board; and a coil shaped heat sink, wherein the coil shaped heat sink is thermally bonded to a second side of the circuit board. In an embodiment, a high-output LED light source is included having at least one LED, a circuit board, wherein the at least one LED is mounted on a first side of the circuit board and a continuous flat wire heat sink. The continuous flat wire heat sink can be soldered to a second side of the circuit board and the continuous flat wire heat sink can be oriented perpendicular to the circuit board. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Henry V. Holec, Brian Hillstrom
  • Publication number: 20220159837
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include to interconnectable circuit boards that can be constructed into three-dimensional shapes for use as lighting sources. An interconnectable circuit board array is included having a plurality of circuit board assemblies. The circuit board assemblies can include a first longitudinal edge, and a second longitudinal edge, and a plurality of bendable lateral board to board connectors. The plurality of bendable lateral board to board connectors are configured to provide electrical communication between a first circuit board from amongst the plurality of circuit board assemblies and a second circuit board from amongst the plurality of circuit board assemblies. Longitudinal edges of the first circuit board and of the second circuit board define a gap between the first circuit board and the second circuit board. The gap being bridged by at least one of the lateral board to board connectors. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Henry V. Holec, Brian Hillstrom, Wm. Todd Crandell
  • Patent number: 10849200
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a solid-state lighting circuit is included herein having a first plurality of emitters configured to output light of a first color and a second plurality of emitters configured to output light of a second color. The circuit further includes a current limiting circuit and at least one biasing resistor operably connected to the first plurality of emitters and the current limiting circuit. Current is biased toward the first plurality of emitters until a preselected current limit is reached for the first plurality of emitters, such that the first plurality of emitters outputs the light of the first color. When current is provided by the constant current power supply that is at or above the preselected current limit, current passes through the second plurality of emitters such that the second plurality of emitters outputs the light of the second color. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Metrospec Technology, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Henry V. Holec, Brian Hillstrom
  • Publication number: 20200107412
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a solid-state lighting circuit is included herein having a first plurality of emitters configured to output light of a first color and a second plurality of emitters configured to output light of a second color. The circuit further including a current limiting circuit and at least one biasing resistor operably connected to the first plurality of emitters and the current limiting circuit. Current can be biased toward the first plurality of emitters until a preselected current limit is reached for the first plurality of emitters, such that the first plurality of emitters outputs the light of the first color. When current is provided by the constant current power supply that is at or above the preselected current limit, current passes through the second plurality of emitters such that the second plurality of emitters outputs the light of the second color. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Henry V. Holec, Brian Hillstrom
  • Patent number: 9395042
    Abstract: In general, implementations of the present invention include devices, systems, and components for mounting and/or displaying panels and panel structures with one or more post modules. The post modules, according to the present invention, can include a post, which can secure one or more panels, and covers that can conceal the post from view. Additionally, the post modules can have hollow channels between the covers and the post, which can house wires, cords, lighting elements, and other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: 3Form, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan K. Harris, Brian Hillstrom, Guillaume Martin, Michael Damen
  • Patent number: 9046212
    Abstract: In general, implementations of the present invention include devices, systems, and components for mounting and/or displaying panels and panel structures with one or more post modules. The post modules, according to the present invention, can include a post, which can secure one or more panels, and covers that can conceal the post from view. Additionally, the post modules can have hollow channels between the covers and the post, which can house wires, cords, lighting elements, and other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan K. Harris, Brian Hillstrom, Guillaume Martin, Michael Damen
  • Patent number: 8926126
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to a rotatable and/or slidable lighting module. The lighting module can have a lighting fixture assembly that is optionally capable of rotating with respect to a support base to allow the lighting fixture assembly to project light on a desired surface or area. The lighting fixture assembly can also slide or move relative to the support base to allow the position of the lighting fixture to be selectively varied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventors: Yaron Ronen, Brian Hillstrom, Stephen Lynn Rogers
  • Publication number: 20140145043
    Abstract: In general, implementations of the present invention include devices, systems, and components for mounting and/or displaying panels and panel structures with one or more post modules. The post modules, according to the present invention, can include a post, which can secure one or more panels, and covers that can conceal the post from view. Additionally, the post modules can have hollow channels between the covers and the post, which can house wires, cords, lighting elements, and other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: 3form, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan K. Harris, Brian Hillstrom, Guillaume Martin, Michael Damen
  • Publication number: 20130271977
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to a rotatable and/or slidable lighting module. The lighting module can have a lighting fixture assembly that is optionally capable of rotating with respect to a support base to allow the lighting fixture assembly to project light on a desired surface or area. The lighting fixture assembly can also slide or move relative to the support base to allow the position of the lighting fixture to be selectively varied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: 3FORM, INC.
    Inventors: Yaron Ronen, Brian Hillstrom, Stephen Lynn Rogers
  • Patent number: 8528283
    Abstract: A panel mounting system configured to securely mount a panel to a support structure includes a channel and a pivoting wedge assembly. The pivoting wedge assembly is configured to selectively lock a panel to the channel. In one or more implementations, the pivoting wedge assembly is configured to automatically rotate between a released position and a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: 3form, Inc.
    Inventors: Su-Wen U. Chen, Brian Hillstrom, Michael Damen
  • Publication number: 20130214107
    Abstract: Panel mounting components and systems for mounting objects, such as decorative architectural resin panels, can include a melt-bondable panel mounting bracket. Melt-bondable panel mounting brackets can include one or more bonding features configured to be pressed or rotated into a resin-based panel, thereby allowing additional components, such as a twist-lock mounting assembly, to be secured directly to a single side of a panel. Methods of securing melt-bondable panel mounting brackets to a resin panel can include rotating the melt-bondable panel mounting brackets at high speeds of rotation to cause a portion of the resin panel to melt and bond about the melt-bondable panel mounting brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: 3FORM, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Hillstrom, A. Chase Norton, Bryan K. Harris
  • Patent number: 8419236
    Abstract: Light boxes for uniformly illuminating panels include a frame that supports one or more translucent panels. The light boxes further include a light source positioned within the light box. Example light sources can include fluorescent bulbs, incandescent lights, and/or light-emitting-diodes. In at least one implementation, a manufacturer positions a relatively limited number of light sources aimed and/or positioned in a particular way to uniformly distribute light throughout the light box and evenly across the translucent panels such that there are no shadows, hot spots or other non-uniform light patterns on the translucent panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: 3form, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Fisher, Mark Howard Raissen, Esteban D. Hernandez, Guillaume Martin, Michael Damen, Brian Hillstrom
  • Patent number: 8413398
    Abstract: Ball pivot assemblies for mounting panels to a cable regardless of panel geometry or orientation include a ball pivot. The ball pivot includes geometry configured to enable a panel to pivot about the ball pivot in a plurality of orientations in a plurality of planes with respect to the cable. One or more implementations of the present invention can include a ball socket configured to receive the ball pivot, and provide a secure interface between the ball pivot assembly and the panel. Also, systems of at least one implementation of the present invention include a plurality of panels mounted to one or more cables using one or more ball pivot assemblies. In addition, one or more implementations of the present invention include methods of mounting panels using one or more ball pivot assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: 3form, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles B. Allred, Brian Hillstrom, Guillaume Martin, Jeremy Porter
  • Patent number: 8375638
    Abstract: A roller door system includes a roller assembly configured to mount directly to a panel and move along a complementary upper guide. In particular, the roller assembly can be coupled to a coupling member embedded in the panel. The roller assembly, when coupled with the panel, can provide a smooth gliding motion for the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: 3form, Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume Martin, Venugopal R. Ghatikar, Christopher A Luomanen, Jeremy Porter, William Gatti, Brian Hillstrom, R. Talley Goodson
  • Publication number: 20120181402
    Abstract: Adjustable bushing assemblies for mounting panels to a support surface include an upper bushing and a lower bushing. The upper bushing is configured to be secured to the lower bushing and prevent over tightening of a fastener secured through the upper and lower bushings. In addition, systems of at least one implementation of the present invention include a plurality of panels mounted to one or more support surfaces using one or more adjustable bushing assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: 3FORM, INC.
    Inventors: Danielle M. Putz, William Gatti, Brian Hillstrom, Bryan K. Harris
  • Publication number: 20120112034
    Abstract: In general, implementations of the present invention include devices, systems, and components for mounting and/or displaying panels and panel structures with one or more post modules. The post modules, according to the present invention, can include a post, which can secure one or more panels, and covers that can conceal the post from view. Additionally, the post modules can have hollow channels between the covers and the post, which can house wires, cords, lighting elements, and other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: 3FORM, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan K. Harris, Brian Hillstrom, Guillaume Martin, Michael Damen
  • Publication number: 20120031008
    Abstract: A roller door system includes one or more sets of rollers configured to mount to a panel frame member on an upper end of a panel, and move through a complementary upper guide. A lower side of the panel frame can also be guided through one or more bottom tracks. These components, when coupled with the resin panel, can provide the ability to provide a smooth gliding motion for the resin panel door. In addition, the frame in which the panel is mounted can be configured with one or more components to accommodate the unique expansion and contraction properties of resin materials, and thus allow a stable, long term mounting solution. The upper guide and the lower track can also be configured with one or more components or mechanisms for pitch adjustment, as well as to adjust for uneven or irregular mounting surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: 3FORM, INC.
    Inventors: Guillaume Martin, Venugopal R. Ghatikar, Christopher A. Luomanen, Jeremy Porter, William Gatti, Brian Hillstrom, R. Talley Goodson
  • Publication number: 20120020112
    Abstract: Light boxes for uniformly illuminating panels include a frame that supports one or more translucent panels. The light boxes further include a light source positioned within the light box. Example light sources can include fluorescent bulbs, incandescent lights, and/or light-emitting-diodes. In at least one implementation, a manufacturer positions a relatively limited number of light sources aimed and/or positioned in a particular way to uniformly distribute light throughout the light box and evenly across the translucent panels such that there are no shadows, hot spots or other non-uniform light patterns on the translucent panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: 3FORM, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Fisher, Mark Howard Raissen, Esteban D. Hernandez, Guillaume Martin, Michael Damen, Brian Hillstrom
  • Patent number: D733937
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: 3Form, LLC.
    Inventors: Brian Hillstrom, Stephen Lynn Rogers, Guillaume Martin
  • Patent number: D735356
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: 3form, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Hillstrom, Stephen Lynn Rogers, Guillaume Martin