Patents by Inventor Byron Collins

Byron Collins 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).

  • Leveling of reflector
    Publication number: 20070147049
    Abstract: A luminaire (10) includes a substrate (40) having a concave interior surface (44). A reflective surface (42) is supported by the substrate. A leveling layer (48) intermediate the substrate and the reflective surface includes a porcelain enamel. A lamp (12), such as a high intensity discharge lamp, illuminates the reflective surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventor: Byron Collins
  • HID dimming method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20070090769
    Abstract: A HID dimming method and apparatus are provided. The method includes generating a dc waveform during a reduced power dimming mode of operation of the HID lamp, the reduced power dimming mode being less than the full power rating of the lamp, and driving the lamp with the dc waveform to generate a dimmed lamp output. An ac waveform may be utilized to drive the lamp during the full power mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Byron Collins, George Kiefer