Patents by Inventor Brian Morgan Spahnie
Brian Morgan Spahnie 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: 11555601Abstract: There are provided an apparatus for mounting a light source in a light fixture and method of assembly of the apparatus. For example, there is provided an apparatus for mounting a light source in a light fixture. The apparatus includes an adjustable fixture including a rail onto which the light source is disposed. The apparatus further includes a spacer disposed perpendicularly to the rail. The spacer also includes a fixture configured to lock the apparatus in a specified configuration that corresponds to a depth of a frame of the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Brian Morgan Spahnie, Xin Wang
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Publication number: 20220128225Abstract: There are provided an apparatus for mounting a light source in a light fixture and method of assembly of the apparatus. For example, there is provided an apparatus for mounting a light source in a light fixture. The apparatus includes an adjustable fixture including a rail onto which the light source is disposed. The apparatus further includes a spacer disposed perpendicularly to the rail. The spacer also includes a fixture configured to lock the apparatus in a specified configuration that corresponds to a depth of a frame of the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Brian Morgan SPAHNIE, Xin WANG
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Patent number: 11125412Abstract: A lighting device includes a light emitting diode (LED) that has a main axis of light emission. The lighting device also includes a lens element positioned adjacent the LED. The lens element has a geometry defined by at least partial revolution of a cross-sectional profile around an axis of revolution. The lens element is positioned relative to the LED such that the axis of revolution crosses the main axis of light emission of the LED. The lens element is operative to apply total internal reflection to at least some light rays emitted from the LED.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Eden Dubuc, Brian Morgan Spahnie
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Patent number: 10823388Abstract: Provided is a lighting subassembly that includes a printed circuit board having one or more lighting elements thereon and a single through-hole at a center region thereof for air flow, a lens to cover the one or more lighting elements, and an overmold body covering the lighting assembly. The overmold body secures the lens in place and covers a back surface of the printed circuit board opposite the one or more lighting elements and includes a plurality of through-holes corresponding to the through-hole of the printed circuit board. A vent is also included in the lighting subassembly and is disposed adjacent to the through-hole of the printed circuit board in between the overmold body and the printed circuit board, configured to only allow air to flow therethrough such that the through-holes and the vent together create a venting system to allow airflow through the lighting subassembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Luigi Tavernese, Brian Morgan Spahnie, Robert Spivock
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Publication number: 20200284422Abstract: Provided is a lighting subassembly that includes a printed circuit board having one or more lighting elements thereon and a single through-hole at a center region thereof for air flow, a lens to cover the one or more lighting elements, and an overmold body covering the lighting assembly. The overmold body secures the lens in place and covers a back surface of the printed circuit board opposite the one or more lighting elements and includes a plurality of through-holes corresponding to the through-hole of the printed circuit board. A vent is also included in the lighting subassembly and is disposed adjacent to the through-hole of the printed circuit board in between the overmold body and the printed circuit board, configured to only allow air to flow therethrough such that the through-holes and the vent together create a venting system to allow airflow through the lighting subassembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Luigi TAVERNESE, Brian Morgan SPAHNIE, Robert SPIVOCK
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Patent number: 10587080Abstract: A connector is provided to be assembled on a first illumination element and configured to be releasably coupled to a mating connector on a second illumination element. The connector includes a connection element comprising a conductor. The conductor comprises a first end coupled to a cable extending through the connection element, and a second end is releasably connected to an end of a mating conductor of the mating connector. A mounting member is configured to secure the connection element to the first illumination element, and a first gap is defined between an internal surface of the mounting member and the external surface of the connection element. A first sealing element is coupled to the mounting member and the connection element; and a second sealing element is coupled to the mounting member and the cable.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Xin Wang, Brian Morgan Spahnie
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Patent number: 10527266Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a lighting system, the lighting system comprising at least two lighting modules. Each lighting modules includes a plurality of light emitting elements which are electrically coupled to one another. The lighting system further comprises a suspension assembly which is configured for longitudinally attaching to the at least two lighting modules to be arranged as two lighting modules adjacent to each other. The suspension assembly includes a first section configured for attaching to one of the two adjacent lighting modules, and a second section configured for attaching to the other one of the two adjacent lighting modules. The first section and the second section are mechanically connected for adjusting the longitudinal distance between the two adjacent lighting modules.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Brian Morgan Spahnie, Bill (Xin) Wang
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Publication number: 20190326712Abstract: A connector is provided to be assembled on a first illumination element and configured to be releasably coupled to a mating connector on a second illumination element. The connector includes a connection element comprising a conductor. The conductor comprises a first end coupled to a cable extending through the connection element, and a second end is releasably connected to an end of a mating conductor of the mating connector. A mounting member is configured to secure the connection element to the first illumination element, and a first gap is defined between an internal surface of the mounting member and the external surface of the connection element. A first sealing element is coupled to the mounting member and the connection element; and a second sealing element is coupled to the mounting member and the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Xin WANG, Brian Morgan SPAHNIE
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Patent number: 10400961Abstract: A lighting device includes an elongated support member, first and second printed circuit boards, at least one first LED, at least one second LED and at least one lens element. The elongated support member includes first and second sides, the first and second PCBs coupled to the first and second sides of the elongated support member, respectively, the at least one first LED mounted on the first PCB and the at least one second LED mounted on the second PCB, each lens element includes at least one lens, the lens element mounted on the PCB at a location such that each lens substantially surrounds a respective one of the LEDs.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Xin Wang, Brian Morgan Spahnie, Suping Wang, Yan Ni
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Publication number: 20190049098Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a lighting system, the lighting system comprising at least two lighting modules. Each lighting modules includes a plurality of light emitting elements which are electrically coupled to one another. The lighting system further comprises a suspension assembly which is configured for longitudinally attaching to the at least two lighting modules to be arranged as two lighting modules adjacent to each other. The suspension assembly includes a first section configured for attaching to one of the two adjacent lighting modules, and a second section configured for attaching to the other one of the two adjacent lighting modules. The first section and the second section are mechanically connected for adjusting the longitudinal distance between the two adjacent lighting modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Brian Morgan SPAHNIE, Bill (Xin) WANG
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Publication number: 20180156426Abstract: An LED module having improved bonding features is described. In some embodiments, an LED module includes at least one LED light source, at least one wire, and a housing that has a rear wall having a surface. A flow channel is cut into at least one portion of the surface of the rear wall, which provides additional surface area when glue is applied to affix the housing of the LED module to a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Yongli Feng, Yong fen Chen, Brian Morgan Spahnie, Yan Ni
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Publication number: 20170309205Abstract: An LED module is disclosed, which includes one or more LED light sources and one or more lenses. Each lens includes a lens body. The lens body includes an inner cavity having an incident surface, an emergent surface, and a reflective surface extending between the incident surface and the emergent surface for providing total internal reflection. One LED light source is situated in the inner cavity. Light emitted from the LED light source is transmitted by the incident surface. At least portion of transmitted light by the incident surface is reflected by the reflective surface to the emergent surface so as to provide a narrow light beam angle perpendicular to a length direction of the LED module. The emergent surface has a plurality of micro structures for enlarging a light viewing angle in the length direction. A sign box using one or more LED modules is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Suping WANG, Yongli FENG, Yan NI, Brian Morgan SPAHNIE
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Publication number: 20170307147Abstract: A lighting device includes an elongated support member, first and second printed circuit boards, at least one first LED, at least one second LED and at least one lens element. The elongated support member includes first and second sides, the first and second PCBs coupled to the first and second sides of the elongated support member, respectively, the at least one first LED mounted on the first PCB and the at least one second LED mounted on the second PCB, each lens element includes at least one lens, the lens element mounted on the PCB at a location such that each lens substantially surrounds a respective one of the LEDs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Xin WANG, Brian Morgan SPAHNIE, Suping WANG, Yan NI
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Publication number: 20160265742Abstract: An LED light module for illuminating a target plane is provided. The LED light module includes a first LED source, a second LED source disposed adjacent the first LED source, a first lens covering the first LED source, and a second lens covering the second LED source. The first lens is configured to direct first light beams emitted from the first light source to the target plane. The second lens is configured to direct second light beams emitted from the second light source to the target plane. At least one of the first and second lenses is shaped to have an asymmetrical profile. A backlighting system and a fixture incorporating the LED light module are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Suping WANG, Jeffrey Marc NALL, Brian Morgan SPAHNIE, Xiaojuan ZHANG, Yan NI, Shanshan XIE
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Publication number: 20160153705Abstract: A lighting device includes a light emitting diode (LED) that has a main axis of light emission. The lighting device also includes a lens element positioned adjacent the LED. The lens element has a geometry defined by at least partial revolution of a cross-sectional profile around an axis of revolution. The lens element is positioned relative to the LED such that the axis of revolution crosses the main axis of light emission of the LED. The lens element is operative to apply total internal reflection to at least some light rays emitted from the LED.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Eden DUBUC, Brian Morgan SPAHNIE
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Patent number: 9277685Abstract: A system for simulating neon light comprising an elongated guide containing outer surface and a channel; a housing containing an engagement member and area for receiving a light engine; and the light engine. The light engine comprising a flexible printed circuit (FPC), a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) attached to the FPC, and a plurality of electrical connectors all in contact with a power conductor. The FPC also includes a gathering of material between each of the plurality of electrical connectors. Also included is a method for reducing the stress within the light engine.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Marc Nall, Brian Morgan Spahnie, Robert Brassell, Yongli Feng
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Publication number: 20150176786Abstract: A system for simulating neon light comprising an elongated guide containing outer surface and a channel; a housing containing an engagement member and area for receiving a light engine; and the light engine. The light engine comprising a flexible printed circuit (FPC), a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) attached to the FPC, and a plurality of electrical connectors all in contact with a power conductor. The FPC also includes a gathering of material between each of the plurality of electrical connectors. Also included is a method for reducing the stress within the light engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: GE Lighting Solutions LLCInventors: Jeffrey Marc Nall, Brian Morgan Spahnie, Robert Brassell, Yongli Feng