Patents by Inventor Bruce A. Pelton
Bruce A. Pelton 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: 11443050Abstract: A building management system comprising an integrated sensor and control system integrated on a single application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The ASIC combines sensor inputs necessary to monitor ambient light levels, light color, occupation/motion sensors, security sensors, temperature and humidity, barometric pressure, smoke and toxic substance sensors, and a processor to receive the sensor inputs and deliver control output signals to effect changes and make settings to each of the environmental systems that are monitored. The ASIC also provides communication and control security for the building management system, preventing hostile intrusions into the system. The storage, intelligence and processing all reside within the ASIC.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Inventor: Bruce A Pelton
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Publication number: 20200342124Abstract: A building management system comprising an integrated sensor and control system integrated on a single application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The ASIC combines sensor inputs necessary to monitor ambient light levels, light color, occupation/motion sensors, security sensors, temperature and humidity, barometric pressure, smoke and toxic substance sensors, and a processor to receive the sensor inputs and deliver control output signals to effect changes and make settings to each of the environmental systems that are monitored. The ASIC also provides communication and control security for the building management system, preventing hostile intrusions into the system. The storage, intelligence and processing all reside within the ASIC.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventor: Bruce A Pelton
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Patent number: 10754964Abstract: A building management system comprising an integrated sensor and control system integrated on a single application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The ASIC combines sensor inputs necessary to monitor ambient light levels, light color, occupation/motion sensors, security sensors, temperature and humidity, barometric pressure, smoke and toxic substance sensors, and a processor to receive the sensor inputs and deliver control output signals to effect changes and make settings to each of the environmental systems that are monitored. The ASIC also provides communication and control security for the building management system, preventing hostile intrusions into the system. The storage, intelligence and processing all reside within the ASIC.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Inventor: Bruce A Pelton
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Publication number: 20190302717Abstract: A building management system comprising an integrated sensor and control system integrated on a single application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The ASIC combines sensor inputs necessary to monitor ambient light levels, light color, occupation/motion sensors, security sensors, temperature and humidity, barometric pressure, smoke and toxic substance sensors, and a processor to receive the sensor inputs and deliver control output signals to effect changes and make settings to each of the environmental systems that are monitored. The ASIC also provides communication and control security for the building management system, preventing hostile intrusions into the system. A wayfinding guidance function based on sensing occupant location is also integrated into the ASIC.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventor: Bruce A. Pelton
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Patent number: 10211999Abstract: A building management system comprising an integrated sensor and control system integrated on a single application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The ASIC combines sensor inputs necessary to monitor ambient light levels, light color, occupation/motion sensors, security sensors, temperature and humidity, barometric pressure, smoke and toxic substance sensors, and a processor to receive the sensor inputs and deliver control output signals to effect changes and make settings to each of the environmental systems that are monitored. The ASIC also provides human interface processing for operator control of each environmental system.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Inventors: Bruce A Pelton, Barton A Pasternak
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Publication number: 20180121662Abstract: A building management system comprising an integrated sensor and control system integrated on a single application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The ASIC combines sensor inputs necessary to monitor ambient light levels, light color, occupation/motion sensors, security sensors, temperature and humidity, barometric pressure, smoke and toxic substance sensors, and a processor to receive the sensor inputs and deliver control output signals to effect changes and make settings to each of the environmental systems that are monitored. The ASIC also provides communication and control security for the building management system, preventing hostile intrusions into the system. The storage, intelligence and processing all reside within the ASIC.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Bruce A Pelton
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Publication number: 20180048485Abstract: A building management system comprising an integrated sensor and control system integrated on a single application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The ASIC combines sensor inputs necessary to monitor ambient light levels, light color, occupation/motion sensors, security sensors, temperature and humidity, barometric pressure, smoke and toxic substance sensors, and a processor to receive the sensor inputs and deliver control output signals to effect changes and make settings to each of the environmental systems that are monitored. The ASIC also provides human interface processing for operator control of each environmental system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Bruce A. Pelton, Barton A. Pasternak
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Patent number: 9078305Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses of lighting control are disclosed. At least one lighting control system includes a central controller, a plurality of M satellite control units, a plurality of N light fixtures, and a central controller. Each satellite control unit includes an AC to DC converter and a power meter. The plurality of N light fixtures are connected to a one of the plurality of M satellite control units through N power control devices. Further, the central controller is operative to communicate with one or more of the plurality M satellite control units and one or more of the plurality of N light fixtures.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: enLighted, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Pelton, Tanuj Mohan
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Publication number: 20140184083Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses of lighting control are disclosed. At least one lighting control system includes a central controller, a plurality of M satellite control units, a plurality of N light fixtures, and a central controller. Each satellite control unit includes an AC to DC converter and a power meter. The plurality of N light fixtures are connected to a one of the plurality of M satellite control units through N power control devices. Further, the central controller is operative to communicate with one or more of the plurality M satellite control units and one or more of the plurality of N light fixtures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: ENLIGHTED, INC.Inventors: Bruce Pelton, Tanuj Mohan
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Patent number: 8348478Abstract: A light module includes a light engine that has an LED package having power terminals. A base ring assembly holds the light engine. The base ring assembly has a base ring configured to be mounted to a supporting structure. The base ring has a securing feature. The base ring assembly has a contact holder that holds power contacts. The power contacts are spring biased against the power terminals to create a separable power connection with the power terminals. A top cover assembly is coupled to the base ring. The top cover assembly has a collar surrounding the base ring. The top cover assembly has a securing feature that engages the securing feature of the base ring to couple the collar to the base ring. The collar has a cavity and the optical component is received in the cavity. The optical component is positioned to receive light from the LED package and the optical component is configured to emit the light generated by the LED package.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignees: Tyco Electronics Nederland B.V., Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Bruce Pelton, Olaf Leijnse, Jasper Van Der Krogt, Matthew Edward Mostoller, Robert D. Rix, Erik Derks
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Patent number: 8340941Abstract: A temperature measurement system is provided for a light emitting diode (LED) assembly that includes an LED having two semiconductors joined together at an LED junction. The system includes a temperature sensor operatively connected to the LED assembly at a remote location that is remote from the LED junction. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the LED assembly at the remote location. A temperature calculation module is operatively connected to the temperature sensor for receiving the measured temperature at the remote location from the temperature sensor. The temperature calculation module is configured to determine a junction temperature at the LED junction based on the measured temperature a the remote location.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Steve Jackson, Robert Rix, Bruce Pelton, Mohammad S. Ahmed, Ronald Martin Weber, Matthew E. Mostoller
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Publication number: 20120051068Abstract: A light module includes a light engine that has an LED package having power terminals. A base ring assembly holds the light engine. The base ring assembly has a base ring configured to be mounted to a supporting structure. The base ring has a securing feature. The base ring assembly has a contact holder that holds power contacts. The power contacts are spring biased against the power terminals to create a separable power connection with the power terminals. A top cover assembly is coupled to the base ring. The top cover assembly has a collar surrounding the base ring. The top cover assembly has a securing feature that engages the securing feature of the base ring to couple the collar to the base ring. The collar has a cavity and the optical component is received in the cavity. The optical component is positioned to receive light from the LED package and the optical component is configured to emit the light generated by the LED package.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONIC CORPORATIONInventors: BRUCE PELTON, OLAF LEIJNSE, JASPER VAN DER KROGT, MATTHEW EDWARD MOSTOLLER, ROBERT D. RIX, ERIK DERKS
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Publication number: 20110301909Abstract: A temperature measurement system is provided for a light emitting diode (LED) assembly that includes an LED having two semiconductors joined together at an LED junction. The system includes a temperature sensor operatively connected to the LED assembly at a remote location that is remote from the LED junction. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the LED assembly at the remote location. A temperature calculation module is operatively connected to the temperature sensor for receiving the measured temperature at the remote location from the temperature sensor. The temperature calculation module is configured to determine a junction temperature at the LED junction based on the measured temperature a the remote location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Steve Jackson, Robert Rix, Bruce Pelton, Mohammad S. Ahmed, Ronald Martin Weber, Matthew E. Mostoller
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Patent number: 6779910Abstract: A recessed light fixture with body, reflector and electrical box formed as one piece, preferably of a polymeric material. The fixture includes a self-mounting feature and a seal against air infiltration into unconditioned spaces. The reflector has special geometry that provides symmetrical distribution of light. The lamp socket tilts downward to facilitate lamp changes. The design moves the heat sensitive components of the electronic ballast far from the heat produced by the lamp. The fixture may be installed from the occupied side of the room, eliminating the need for an installer to crawl in attic spaces.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2002Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Inventor: Bruce Pelton
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Patent number: 5949196Abstract: An arrangement for switchably operating one or more gas discharge lamps, such a compact or circline fluorescent lamps, with a single ballast commonly used with a linear fluorescent lamp. One or more capacitors is either in parallel or in series with the gas discharge lamp. When engaged by a switch, the capacitor either shunts or reduces the current to the gas discharge lamp in a manner which allows appropriate starting voltage, appropriate operating current and a plurality of illumination levels of the gas discharge lamp.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Lumatech CorporationInventors: Ronald A. Lesea, Bruce A. Pelton
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Patent number: 5857760Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and device which provides for the capability of functional illumination by a balloon. This invention includes one or more fiber optic elements within a balloon which are configured to disperse substantial light at its (their) ends. This invention further provides for reliable retraction of signal or illumination balloons during hazardous wind conditions by including a sensor for detecting the presence of such conditions, and providing for retraction of the balloon via its tether, wherein such retraction is either under operator control or automatic.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1995Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: Lumatech CorporationInventor: Bruce A. Pelton
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Patent number: 5651609Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fluorescent lamp housing assembly capable of providing convection cooling to the lamp and the ballast. The lens of the present invention includes two distinct portions, a central portion and an apertured portion. The housing assembly further includes apertures so that air mass is able to freely move up through the assembly and out ventilation apertures.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1994Date of Patent: July 29, 1997Inventors: Bruce A. Pelton, Michael Siminovitch
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Patent number: 5608289Abstract: A shell form ballast has rounded corners for positioning inside a ballast housing for use with a fluorescent light bulb adapter. The ballast has rounded outer corners to meet both long-term life and power requirements, and spatial design constraints of a fluorescent lamp adapter assembly for use in an incandescent lighting fixture, and particularly for use in a recessed incandescent lighting fixture. The rounded outer corners of the ballast provide the ability for the shell form ballast to fit into a hollow housing for use in the recessed lighting fixture while simultaneously providing the shell form ballast a snug fit in the hollow housing, thereby minimizing gap growth.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1995Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Assignee: Lumatech CorporationInventors: James G. O'Carroll, Bruce A. Pelton
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Patent number: 5424610Abstract: An outboard ballast which allows a compact fluorescent light bulb and its associated ballast to be positioned within a standard table lamp having a standard-size harp. The ballast is divided into separate sections so that the sections and their housing can extend into an area beyond the harp and below the socket of the lamp fixture. A three-way switch circuit is provided to be adaptable with common table lamp fixtures. The configuration of the present invention provides security features.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1993Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Assignee: Lumatech CorporationInventors: Bruce A. Pelton, Louis Temesvary
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Patent number: D360477Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1994Date of Patent: July 18, 1995Assignee: Lumatch, Inc.Inventors: Bruce A. Pelton, James G. O'Carroll, Louis Temesvary