Patents by Inventor Charles J. Darnell
Charles J. Darnell 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: 8260575Abstract: A network operation center for a light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Jeff D. Walters, Charles J. Darnell, Zachary S. Gibler, David A. Henderson, Michael M. Minarczyk, William Eric Holland
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Publication number: 20110288658Abstract: A network operation center for a light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: ABL IP HOLDING LLCInventors: Jeff D. Walters, Charles J. Darnell, Zachary S. Gibler, David A. Henderson, Michael M. Minarczyk, William Eric Holland
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Patent number: 8010319Abstract: A network operation center for a light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The network server forwards the received status information from the networked luminaire managers to a computer of an owner/operator of the plurality of luminaires and/or a third-party user. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Jeff D. Walters, Charles J. Darnell, Zachary S. Gibler, David A. Henderson, Michael M. Minarczyk, William Eric Holland
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Patent number: 7911359Abstract: A light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The network server forwards the received status information from the networked luminaire managers to a computer of an owner/operator of the plurality of luminaires and/or a third-party user. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Jeff D. Walters, Charles J. Darnell, Zachary S. Gibler, David A. Henderson
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Publication number: 20100287081Abstract: A network operation center for a light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The network server forwards the received status information from the networked luminaire managers to a computer of an owner/operator of the plurality of luminaires and/or a third-party user. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: ABL IP HOLDING LLCInventors: Jeff D. Walters, Charles J. Darnell, Zachary S. Gibler, David A. Henderson, Michael M. Minarczyk, William Eric Holland
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Patent number: 7761260Abstract: A network operation center for a light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The network server forwards the received status information from the networked luminaire managers to a computer of an owner/operator of the plurality of luminaires and/or a third-party user. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Jeff D. Walters, Charles J. Darnell, Zachary S. Gibler, David A. Henderson, Michael M. Minarczyk, William Eric Holland
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Patent number: 7603184Abstract: A light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires such as, for example, a lamp out condition upon occurrence of such a lamp out condition, to a network server. The network server forwards the received status information from the networked luminaire managers to a computer of an owner/operator of the plurality of luminaires. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Jeff D. Walters, Charles J. Darnell, Zachary S. Gibler, David A. Henderson, Michael M. Minarczyk, William Eric Holland
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Patent number: 7546168Abstract: A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The network server forwards the received status information from the networked luminaire managers to a computer of an owner/operator of the plurality of luminaires and/or a third-party user. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Jeff D. Walters, Charles J. Darnell, Zachary S. Gibler, David A. Henderson
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Patent number: 7546167Abstract: A network operation center for a light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The network server forwards the received status information from the networked luminaire managers to a computer of an owner/operator of the plurality of luminaires and/or a third-party user. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: ABL IP Holdings LLCInventors: Jeff D. Walters, Charles J. Darnell, Zachary S. Gibler, David A. Henderson
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Patent number: 7529594Abstract: A light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers and an activation device. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The network server forwards the received status information from the networked luminaire managers to a computer of an owner/operator of the plurality of luminaires and/or a third-party user. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Jeff D. Walters, Charles J. Darnell, Zachary S. Gibler, David A. Henderson
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Publication number: 20080147337Abstract: A network operation center for a light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The network server forwards the received status information from the networked luminaire managers to a computer of an owner/operator of the plurality of luminaires and/or a third-party user. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: Acuity Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jeff D. WALTERS, Charles J. Darnell, Zachary S. Gibler, David A. Henderson, Michael M. Minarczyk, William Eric Holland
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Patent number: 7333903Abstract: A network operation center for a light management system having networked intelligent luminaire managers. A plurality of networked luminaire managers, each collocated with a respective luminaire, monitor the status of their respective luminaires. The luminaire managers include transmitters for transmitting status information about their respective luminaires and third-party devices to a network server. The network server forwards the received status information from the networked luminaire managers to a computer of an owner/operator of the plurality of luminaires and/or a third-party user. The luminaire managers communicate with each other, whereby they form a network.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jeff D. Walters, Charles J. Darnell, Zachary S. Gibler, David A. Henderson, Michael M. Minarczyk, William Eric Holland
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Publication number: 20030097309Abstract: Methods and systems provide specific, high-value solutions to customers with lighting system needs. The systems provide numerous functionalities to aid users in determining what products are appropriate for their lighting projects. One functionality includes a tool that moves users from design concept to order placement in an easy-to-follow format. A design center allows users to review product catalogs and mix and match products to select the appropriate lighting solution. Additionally, marketing and technical information is provided, and users may manage the full life-cycle of their lighting projects.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2001Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: Zachary Shane Gibler, Timothy A. Hogan, Patrick M. Quinn, Charles J. Darnell, Doug Stang
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Patent number: D320786Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1989Date of Patent: October 15, 1991Assignee: National Service Industries, Inc.Inventors: Charles J. Darnell, William R. Lutz
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Patent number: D323488Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1989Date of Patent: January 28, 1992Assignee: National Service Industries, Inc.Inventors: Charles J. Darnell, William R. Lutz