Patents by Inventor Charles Broughton
Charles Broughton 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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Publication number: 20240192449Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications connector. The connector includes at least one connector portion including a front housing portion coupled to a rear housing portion. The front housing portion defines a front end and a rear end, the front housing portion including a ferrule terminating a cable fixed to the at least one connector portion, the front housing portion further including a latch that is configured to contact a fiber optic adapter for locking the connector to the fiber optic adapter when the connector is inserted into the fiber optic adapter, wherein the latch is movable about a connection location on the front housing portion. The latch defines a permanently attached rear extension that extends rearward past the rear end of the front housing portion, the rear extension configured to be contacted for moving the latch for freeing the connector from the fiber optic adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2022Publication date: June 13, 2024Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Tyler John ROYER, Robert Charles FLAIG, Michael S. RIEGEL, Michael Lawrence GURRERI, Brent CAMPBELL, Adam Verne BROUGHTON, David John ANDERSON, Michael Aaron KADAR-KALLEN, Josiah D. KADAR-KALLEN, Michael W. ZITSCH
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Patent number: 11274031Abstract: A liquid direct injection assembly includes a direct injection supply kit to mix liquid components into a mixture and deliver the mixture to a treatment device. The supply kit includes one or more liquid component containers that each include an elongated flexible bladder and a discharge nozzle to discharge a corresponding liquid component from the bladder. The supply kit also includes one or more metering bodies each defining a metering orifice to control a flow rate of the corresponding liquid component from the bladder. The liquid direct injection assembly also includes a container tray configured to removably support a liquid component container.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Verdesian Life Sciences U.S., LLCInventors: James C. Pullins, II, Wendy S. Laffoon, David W. Laffoon, Kurt P. Seevers, Charles Broughton, Thomas J. Ashachik
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Patent number: 11009214Abstract: A light source, for example a light emitting diode, can emit light and have an associated optical axis. The source can be deployed in applications where it is desirable to have illumination biased laterally relative to the optical axis, such as in a street luminaire where directing light towards a street is beneficial. The source can be coupled to an optic that comprises a cavity. At least a portion of the cavity can have an outline that is egg-shaped in cross section. A backside of the cavity (or a backside portion of the optic) can have an irregular shape for receiving the light emitting diode, for example to form a receptacle shaped to fit a circuit.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
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Publication number: 20200399114Abstract: A liquid direct injection assembly includes a direct injection supply kit to mix liquid components into a mixture and deliver the mixture to a treatment device. The supply kit includes one or more liquid component containers that each include an elongated flexible bladder and a discharge nozzle to discharge a corresponding liquid component from the bladder. The supply kit also includes one or more metering bodies each defining a metering orifice to control a flow rate of the corresponding liquid component from the bladder. The liquid direct injection assembly also includes a container tray configured to removably support a liquid component container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: James C. Pullins, II, Wendy S. Laffoon, David W. Laffoon, Kurt P. Seevers, Charles Broughton, Thomas J. Ashachik
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Patent number: 10794567Abstract: An optical system includes an optic and a reflector. The optic has a rear surface with a cavity configured to receive light from a light source and a front surface opposite the rear surface, the front surface configured to emit light processed by the optic and the front surface including a centrally disposed convex region. The front surface and the rear surface of the optic meet at a rim that extends peripherally with respect to the cavity. The reflector is disposed adjacent the optic and comprises a light-receiving end adjoining the rim, a light-emitting end, and a tapered region that extends between the light-receiving end and the light-emitting end.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
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Patent number: 10488015Abstract: An optic configured to create an asymmetric pattern of illumination includes a cavity defined by a sidewall. The cavity is oriented to receive light emitted by a light source that is disposed adjacent a light source receiving end of the cavity. Further, the optic includes a totally internally reflective surface that extends circumferentially about the sidewall and is tapered, so as to reflect emitted light that passes through the sidewall of the cavity and into a body of the optic. The totally internally reflective surface can have a form that is different on opposing sides of the cavity. Furthermore, the optic includes a convex surface that is disposed at a light emitting end of the sidewall to condense, focus, or collimate emitted light from the light source.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Kevin Charles Broughton, Orestes Orbe
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Publication number: 20190226649Abstract: A lighting system includes an optic that has at least two reflective surfaces that are oriented such that they face each other. Further, the lighting system includes a plurality of light emitting diodes that are disposed adjacent one end of the optic. Furthermore, the lighting system includes a lightguide that is disposed adjacent an opposite end of the optic such that an edge of the lightguide is retained within and disposed between the at least two reflective surfaces of the optic. The at least two reflective surfaces of the optic reflect and guide light emitted by the plurality of light emitting diodes to the edge of the lightguide. The light then couples into the lightguide through the edge and is guided towards an opposing edge of the light guide. The light exits the lightguide through the opposing edge and/or major surfaces of the lightguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
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Publication number: 20190203910Abstract: A light source, for example a light emitting diode, can emit light and have an associated optical axis. The source can be deployed in applications where it is desirable to have illumination biased laterally relative to the optical axis, such as in a street luminaire where directing light towards a street is beneficial. The source can be coupled to an optic that comprises a cavity. At least a portion of the cavity can have an outline that is egg-shaped in cross section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
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Publication number: 20190154233Abstract: An optic configured to create an asymmetric pattern of illumination includes a cavity defined by a sidewall. The cavity is oriented to receive light emitted by a light source that is disposed adjacent a light source receiving end of the cavity. Further, the optic includes a totally internally reflective surface that extends circumferentially about the sidewall and is tapered, so as to reflect emitted light that passes through the sidewall of the cavity and into a body of the optic. The totally internally reflective surface can have a form that is different on opposing sides of the cavity. Furthermore, the optic includes a convex surface that is disposed at a light emitting end of the sidewall to condense, focus, or collimate emitted light from the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Kevin Charles Broughton, Orestes Orbe
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Patent number: 10247367Abstract: A lighting system includes an optic that has at least two reflective surfaces that are oriented such that they face each other. Further, the lighting system includes a plurality of light emitting diodes that are disposed adjacent one end of the optic. Furthermore, the lighting system includes a lightguide that is disposed adjacent an opposite end of the optic such that an edge of the lightguide is retained within and disposed between the at least two reflective surfaces of the optic. The at least two reflective surfaces of the optic reflect and guide light emitted by the plurality of light emitting diodes to the edge of the lightguide. The light then couples into the lightguide through the edge and is guided towards an opposing edge of the light guide. The light exits the lightguide through the opposing edge and/or major surfaces of the lightguide.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
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Patent number: 10222027Abstract: A light source, for example a light emitting diode, can emit light and have an associated optical axis. The source can be deployed in applications where it is desirable to have illumination biased laterally relative to the optical axis, such as in a street luminaire where directing light towards a street is beneficial. The source can be coupled to an optic that comprises a cavity. At least a portion of the cavity can have an outline that is egg-shaped in cross section. A backside of the cavity (or a backside portion of the optic) can have an irregular shape for receiving the light emitting diode, for example to form a receptacle shaped to fit a circuit.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
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Patent number: 10190747Abstract: An optic configured to create an asymmetric pattern of illumination includes a cavity defined by a sidewall. The cavity is oriented to receive light emitted by a light source that is disposed adjacent a light source receiving end of the cavity. Further, the optic includes a totally internally reflective surface that extends circumferentially about the sidewall and is tapered, so as to reflect emitted light that passes through the sidewall of the cavity and into a body of the optic. The totally internally reflective surface can have a form that is different on opposing sides of the cavity. Furthermore, the optic includes a convex surface that is disposed at a light emitting end of the sidewall to condense, focus, or collimate emitted light from the light source.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANYInventors: Kevin Charles Broughton, Orestes Orbe
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Publication number: 20190003678Abstract: A light source, for example a light emitting diode, can emit light and have an associated optical axis. The source can be deployed in applications where it is desirable to have illumination biased laterally relative to the optical axis, such as in a street luminaire where directing light towards a street is beneficial. The source can be coupled to an optic that comprises a cavity. At least a portion of the cavity can have an outline that is egg-shaped in cross section.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
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Publication number: 20180216798Abstract: An optical system includes an optic and a reflector. The optic has a rear surface with a cavity configured to receive light from a light source and a front surface opposite the rear surface, the front surface configured to emit light processed by the optic and the front surface including a centrally disposed convex region. The front surface and the rear surface of the optic meet at a rim that extends peripherally with respect to the cavity. The reflector is disposed adjacent the optic and comprises a light-receiving end adjoining the rim, a light-emitting end, and a tapered region that extends between the light-receiving end and the light-emitting end.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
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Patent number: 10006606Abstract: A light source, for example a light emitting diode, can emit light and have an associated optical axis. The source can be deployed in applications where it is desirable to have illumination biased laterally relative to the optical axis, such as in a street luminaire where directing light towards a street is beneficial. The source can be coupled to an optic that comprises a cavity. At least a portion of the cavity can have an outline that is egg-shaped in cross section. A backside of the cavity (or a backside portion of the optic) can have an irregular shape for receiving the light emitting diode, for example to form a receptacle shaped to fit a circuit.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
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Patent number: 9945522Abstract: A light module can comprise a light emitting diode that generates light and an optic that manipulates or manages the resulting light. The optic can direct the generated light off axis, resulting in an illumination pattern that is biased towards one side of the light module, for example in a desired direction. Thus, the optic can transform the emission pattern of the light emitting diode to create an illumination pattern that is aimed in a desired direction. The optic can comprise a light-blocking shield to suppress, manage, or redirect light that would otherwise emanate from the light module in an unintended direction, for example opposite the desired direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Christopher Michael Bryant, Kevin Charles Broughton
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Patent number: 9816672Abstract: A light source can comprise an optical element, one or more light emitting diodes, and an adjustment. The light emitting diode or diodes can emit light. The optical element can process the emitted light to produce an illumination pattern. The adjustment can change the relative positions of the optical element and the light emitting diodes or diodes, for example by moving some aspect of the optical element or some aspect of the light emitting diode or diodes. The positional change can change the illumination pattern. The adjustment can comprise settings so that the light source can be readily configured to meet predefined application parameters, for example according to IESNA roadway classifications.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
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Publication number: 20170138569Abstract: A light source, for example a light emitting diode, can emit light and have an associated optical axis. The source can be deployed in applications where it is desirable to have illumination biased laterally relative to the optical axis, such as in a street luminaire where directing light towards a street is beneficial. The source can be coupled to an optic that comprises an inner surface facing the source and an outer surface that is opposite the inner surface. The inner surface can comprise a refractive surface that receives light headed away from the optical axis of the light source, for example opposite the street. The refractive surface can form the received light into a beam. The outer surface of the optic can reflect the beam back across the optical axis, for example so that light headed away from the street is redirected towards the street.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
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Publication number: 20170059124Abstract: A light source, for example a light emitting diode, can emit light and have an associated optical axis. The source can be deployed in applications where it is desirable to have illumination biased laterally relative to the optical axis, such as in a street luminaire where directing light towards a street is beneficial. The source can be coupled to an optic that comprises a cavity. At least a portion of the cavity can have an outline that is egg-shaped in cross section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventor: Kevin Charles Broughton
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Patent number: 9574746Abstract: A light source, for example a light emitting diode, can emit light and have an associated optical axis. The source can be deployed in applications where it is desirable to have illumination biased laterally relative to the optical axis, such as in a street luminaire where directing light towards a street is beneficial. The source can be coupled to an optic that comprises an inner surface facing the source and an outer surface that is opposite the inner surface. The inner surface can comprise a refractive surface that receives light headed away from the optical axis of the light source, for example opposite the street. The refractive surface can form the received light into a beam. The outer surface of the optic can reflect the beam back across the optical axis, for example so that light headed away from the street is redirected towards the street.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2016Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Kevin Charles Broughton