Patents by Inventor Brian P. Platner
Brian P. Platner 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: 10172213Abstract: A programmable lighting control system integrates time-based, sensor-based, and manual control of lighting and other loads. The system includes one or more groups of controlled lighting areas, which may be, e.g., floors of a building. Each group may have one or more lighting zones, which may be, e.g., individual rooms or offices on a building floor. Each lighting zone includes occupancy and/or daylight sensors that may be wirelessly coupled to a gateway of the group. Each gateway is coupled to a network, such as, e.g., a local area network (LAN). Control software, residing on a computer (e.g., a personal computer or a server) coupled to the network and accessible via the network, remotely communicates with and controls the lighting zones either individually, groupwise, or globally. Each lighting zone can also be locally controlled at the gateway and can function independently of the control software and the gateway.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: ABL IP HOLDING, LLCInventors: Brian P. Platner, William J. Fassbender, Ryan A. Zaveruha, Frank J. Ramirez, Philip S. Gross, Raymond A. Frigon
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Publication number: 20160066394Abstract: A programmable lighting control system integrates time-based, sensor-based, and manual control of lighting and other loads. The system includes one or more groups of controlled lighting areas, which may be, e.g., floors of a building. Each group may have one or more lighting zones, which may be, e.g., individual rooms or offices on a building floor. Each lighting zone includes occupancy and/or daylight sensors that may be wirelessly coupled to a gateway of the group. Each gateway is coupled to a network, such as, e.g., a local area network (LAN). Control software, residing on a computer (e.g., a personal computer or a server) coupled to the network and accessible via the network, remotely communicates with and controls the lighting zones either individually, groupwise, or globally. Each lighting zone can also be locally controlled at the gateway and can function independently of the control software and the gateway.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Brian P. Platner, William J. Fassbender, Ryan A. Zaveruha, Frank J. Ramirez, Philip S. Gross, Raymond A. Frigon
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Patent number: 9215784Abstract: A programmable lighting control system integrates time-based, sensor-based, and manual control of lighting and other loads. The system includes one or more groups of controlled lighting areas, which may be, e.g., floors of a building. Each group may have one or more lighting zones, which may be, e.g., individual rooms or offices on a building floor. Each lighting zone includes occupancy and/or daylight sensors that may be wirelessly coupled to a gateway of the group. Each gateway is coupled to a network, such as, e.g., a local area network (LAN). Control software, residing on a computer (e.g., a personal computer or a server) coupled to the network and accessible via the network, remotely communicates with and controls the lighting zones either individually, groupwise, or globally. Each lighting zone can also be locally controlled at the gateway and can function independently of the control software and the gateway.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: ABL IP HOLDING, LLCInventors: Brian P. Platner, William J. Fassbender, Ryan A. Zaveruha, Frank J. Ramirez, Philip S. Gross, Raymond A. Frigon
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Publication number: 20140217903Abstract: A programmable lighting control system integrates time-based, sensor-based, and manual control of lighting and other loads. The system includes one or more groups of controlled lighting areas, which may be, e.g., floors of a building. Each group may have one or more lighting zones, which may be, e.g., individual rooms or offices on a building floor. Each lighting zone includes occupancy and/or daylight sensors that may be wirelessly coupled to a gateway of the group. Each gateway is coupled to a network, such as, e.g., a local area network (LAN). Control software, residing on a computer (e.g., a personal computer or a server) coupled to the network and accessible via the network, remotely communicates with and controls the lighting zones either individually, groupwise, or globally. Each lighting zone can also be locally controlled at the gateway and can function independently of the control software and the gateway.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: ABL IP HOLDING, LLCInventors: Brian P. Platner, William J. Fassbender, Ryan A. Zaveruha, Frank J. Ramirez, Philip S. Gross, Raymond A. Frigon
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Patent number: 8731689Abstract: A programmable lighting control system integrates time-based, sensor-based, and manual control of lighting and other loads. The system includes one or more groups of controlled lighting areas, which may be, for example, floors of a building. Each group may have one or more lighting zones, which may be, for example, individual rooms or offices on a building floor. Each lighting zone includes occupancy and/or daylight sensors that may be wirelessly coupled to a gateway of the group. Each gateway is coupled to a network, such as, for example, a local area network (LAN). Control software, residing on a computer (e.g., a personal computer or a server) coupled to the network and accessible via the network, remotely communicates with and controls the lighting zones either individually, groupwise, or globally. Each lighting zone can also be locally controlled at the gateway and can function independently of the control software and the gateway.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: ABL IP Holding, LLCInventors: Brian P. Platner, William J. Fassbender, Ryan A. Zaveruha, Frank J. Ramirez, Philip S. Gross, Raymond A. Frigon
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Patent number: 8410896Abstract: Programmable occupancy sensors that control the on/off operation of a fluorescent lamp automatically determine loss of lamp life as the lamp is used. The programmable occupancy sensors can provide lamp life status and can automatically alert a user when a lamp is nearing its end of life and should be replaced. The occupancy sensors are also programmable to automatically improve lamp life and energy savings by selecting an optimal time delay from among a number of selectable time delays at which to operate the sensor. The selection is based on an occupancy pattern sensed by the sensor over a given period of time. The optimal time delay, which prevents the lamp from turning off immediately after last sensing occupancy, extends lamp life by limiting the number of lamp off/on transitions, which shortens lamp life, in view of overall energy usage and lamp usage.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: ABL IP Holding, LLCInventors: Ryan A. Zaveruha, Brian P. Platner, Benjamin C. Hahn
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Publication number: 20120248987Abstract: Programmable occupancy sensors that control the on/off operation of a fluorescent lamp automatically determine loss of lamp life as the lamp is used. The programmable occupancy sensors can provide lamp life status and can automatically alert a user when a lamp is nearing its end of life and should be replaced. The occupancy sensors are also programmable to automatically improve lamp life and energy savings by selecting an optimal time delay from among a number of selectable time delays at which to operate the sensor. The selection is based on an occupancy pattern sensed by the sensor over a given period of time. The optimal time delay, which prevents the lamp from turning off immediately after last sensing occupancy, extends lamp life by limiting the number of lamp off/on transitions, which shortens lamp life, in view of overall energy usage and lamp usage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Ryan A. Zaveruha, Brian P. Platner, Benjamin C. Hahn
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Patent number: 8237540Abstract: Programmable occupancy sensors that control the on/off operation of a fluorescent lamp automatically determine loss of lamp life as the lamp is used. The programmable occupancy sensors can provide lamp life status and can automatically alert a user when a lamp is nearing its end of life and should be replaced. The occupancy sensors are also programmable to automatically improve lamp life and energy savings by selecting an optimal time delay from among a number of selectable time delays at which to operate the sensor. The selection is based on an occupancy pattern sensed by the sensor over a given period of time. The optimal time delay, which prevents the lamp from turning off immediately after last sensing occupancy, extends lamp life by limiting the number of lamp off/on transitions, which shortens lamp life, in view of overall energy usage and lamp usage.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: ABL IP Holding, LLCInventors: Ryan A. Zaveruha, Brian P. Platner, Benjamin C. Hahn
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Publication number: 20120119655Abstract: Programmable occupancy sensors that control the on/off operation of a fluorescent lamp automatically determine loss of lamp life as the lamp is used. The programmable occupancy sensors can provide lamp life status and can automatically alert a user when a lamp is nearing its end of life and should be replaced. The occupancy sensors are also programmable to automatically improve lamp life and energy savings by selecting an optimal time delay from among a number of selectable time delays at which to operate the sensor. The selection is based on an occupancy pattern sensed by the sensor over a given period of time. The optimal time delay, which prevents the lamp from turning off immediately after last sensing occupancy, extends lamp life by limiting the number of lamp off/on transitions, which shortens lamp life, in view of overall energy usage and lamp usage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Ryan A. Zaveruha, Brian P. Platner, Benjamin C. Hahn
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Patent number: 8111131Abstract: Programmable occupancy sensors that control the on/off operation of a fluorescent lamp automatically determine loss of lamp life as the lamp is used. The programmable occupancy sensors can provide lamp life status and can automatically alert a user when a lamp is nearing its end of life and should be replaced. The occupancy sensors are also programmable to automatically maximize lamp life and energy savings by selecting an optimal time delay from among a number of selectable time delays at which to operate the sensor. The selection is based on an occupancy pattern sensed by the sensor over a given period of time. The optimal time delay, which prevents the lamp from turning off immediately after last sensing occupancy, extends lamp life by limiting the number of lamp off/on transitions, which shortens lamp life, in view of overall energy usage and lamp usage.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: ABL IP Holding, LLCInventors: Ryan A. Zaveruha, Brian P. Platner, Benjamin C. Hahn
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Publication number: 20110025497Abstract: Programmable occupancy sensors that control the on/off operation of a fluorescent lamp automatically determine loss of lamp life as the lamp is used. The programmable occupancy sensors can provide lamp life status and can automatically alert a user when a lamp is nearing its end of life and should be replaced. The occupancy sensors are also programmable to automatically maximize lamp life and energy savings by selecting an optimal time delay from among a number of selectable time delays at which to operate the sensor. The selection is based on an occupancy pattern sensed by the sensor over a given period of time. The optimal time delay, which prevents the lamp from turning off immediately after last sensing occupancy, extends lamp life by limiting the number of lamp off/on transitions, which shortens lamp life, in view of overall energy usage and lamp usage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2008Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Ryan A. Zaveruha, Brian P. Platner, Benjamin C. Hahn
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Patent number: 7642501Abstract: A portable, handheld artificial light detector distinguishes artificial light from sunlight and identifies low-frequency artificial light from high-frequency artificial light. Artificial light includes light from a lamp powered by an AC source. Low frequency light includes, for example, light produced by a magnetic luminaire ballast, while high frequency light includes light produced by an electronic luminaire ballast.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: ABL IP Holdings, LLCInventors: William J. Fassbender, Philip H. Mudge, Brian P. Platner
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Publication number: 20090278479Abstract: A programmable lighting control system integrates time-based, sensor-based, and manual control of lighting and other loads. The system includes one or more groups of controlled lighting areas, which may be, for example, floors of a building. Each group may have one or more lighting zones, which may be, for example, individual rooms or offices on a building floor. Each lighting zone includes occupancy and/or daylight sensors that may be wirelessly coupled to a gateway of the group. Each gateway is coupled to a network, such as, for example, a local area network (LAN). Control software, residing on a computer (e.g., a personal computer or a server) coupled to the network and accessible via the network, remotely communicates with and controls the lighting zones either individually, groupwise, or globally. Each lighting zone can also be locally controlled at the gateway and can function independently of the control software and the gateway.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: BRIAN P. PLATNER, William J. Fassbender, Ryan A. Zaveruha, Frank J. Ramirez, Phillip S. Gross, Raymond A. Frigon
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Patent number: 7521662Abstract: A portable, handheld artificial light detector distinguishes artificial light from sunlight and identifies low-frequency artificial light from high-frequency artificial light. Artificial light includes light from a lamp powered by an AC source. Low frequency light includes, for example, light produced by a magnetic luminaire ballast, while high frequency light includes light produced by an electronic luminaire ballast.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Inventors: William J. Fassbender, Philip H. Mudge, Brian P. Platner
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Patent number: 7288755Abstract: A portable, handheld artificial light detector distinguishes artificial light from sunlight and identifies low-frequency artificial light from high-frequency artificial light. Artificial light includes light from a lamp powered by an AC source. Low frequency light includes, for example, light produced by a magnetic luminaire ballast, while high frequency light includes light produced by an electronic luminaire ballast.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2004Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Inventors: William J. Fassbender, Philip H. Mudge, Brian P. Platner
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Patent number: 6304180Abstract: An occupancy sensor is provided that can operate within an extended range of AC and DC input voltages, enabling the sensor to be used in different electrical environments. The sensor draws substantially only an amount of current required by the sensor at the moment, which reduces power waste. The sensor includes a relay that de-energizes when occupancy is sensed and energizes when occupancy is not sensed. This reduces peak sensor current, permitting the sensor to maintain a more constant average current. A shutdown mode is provided to prevent sensor damage or destruction should excessive output current be drawn from the sensor. The sensor also includes a second output at which occupancy signals are provided when an occupancy signal is present at the first output.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1999Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Inventors: Brian P. Platner, Philip H. Mudge, William J. Fassbender
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Patent number: 6215398Abstract: Occupancy sensors are presented that include a flat lens for focusing detecting beams into narrower, longer range beams than those of conventional curved lenses. A sensing circuit generates a detecting beam that is substantially perpendicular to the flat lens. The flat lens has a plurality of lens segments that provide long, intermediate, and short range sensing beams. To facilitate positioning of an occupancy sensor, the sensor includes a plurality of indicators that indicate the sensor's long and short range sensing limits. An override timer circuit is provided that upon activation sets the occupancy sensor in occupancy mode for a predetermined time period. A warm-up timer circuit is also provided that upon power-up automatically sets the occupancy sensor in occupancy mode for a predetermined warm-up period. These occupancy sensors are well-suited for environments with long aisles, high ceilings, and high intensity discharge lighting.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1998Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Inventors: Brian P. Platner, Philip H. Mudge, William J. Fassbender, Keith K. Platner