Patents by Inventor Christopher L. Bohler

Christopher L. Bohler 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).

  • Patent number: 9944519
    Abstract: A light source (10) comprises a light engine (16), a base (24), a power conversion circuit (30) and an enclosure (22). The light engine (16) comprises at least one LED (12) disposed on a platform (14). The platform (14) is adapted to directly mate with the base (24) which a standard incandescent bulb light base. Phosphor (44) receives the light generated by the at least one LED (12) and converts it to visible light. The enclosure (22) has a shape of a standard incandescent lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bohler, Boris Kolodin, Emil Radkov, Srinath K. Aanegola, Stanton E. Weaver, Jr., James T. Petroski, Zena Brown
  • Patent number: 9799125
    Abstract: A color control user interface can include a controller, a display area, and a three-dimensional shape generated by the controller and disposed in the display area. The three-dimensional shape can include a first axis that represents a first range of selections for a first color factor, a second axis that represents a second range of selections for a second color factor, and a third axis that represents a third range of selections for a third color factor. A control engine of the controller can be configured to receive user selections having a first selection of the first color factor, a second selection of the second color factor, and a third selection of the third color factor. The control engine can also be configured to compare the user selections to light source information stored in memory, and send commands via a transceiver to at least one light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Scott David Wegner, Christopher L. Bohler
  • Patent number: 8597009
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for performing film insert molding (FIM) on a 3D shape, such as a traffic light shell or cover. A film is pre-generated for a surface to be covered by the film, and is inserted into a mold. A viscous material is then injected into the mold and the film bonds to the shell as the viscous material cools and hardens. The film includes a material selected to provide one or more of scratch resistance, improved shell hardness, UV protection, corrosion protection etc., and/or may be selected to alter optical characteristics of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Martineau, Eden Dubuc, Christopher L. Bohler
  • Publication number: 20120230012
    Abstract: A light source (10) comprises a light engine (16), a base (24), a power conversion circuit (30) and an enclosure (22). The light engine (16) comprises at least one LED (12) disposed on a platform (14). The platform (14) is adapted to directly mate with the base (24) which a standard incandescent bulb light base. Phosphor (44) receives the light generated by the at least one LED (12) and converts it to visible light The enclosure (22) has a shape of a standard incandescent lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bohler, Boris Kolodin, Emil Radkov, Srinath K. Aanegola, Stanton E. Weaver, JR., James T. Petroski, Zena Brown
  • Publication number: 20120176770
    Abstract: A light source (10) comprises a light engine (16), a base (24), a power conversion circuit (30) and an enclosure (22). The light engine (16) comprises at least one LED (12) disposed on a platform (14). The platform (14) is adapted to directly mate with the base (24) which a standard incandescent bulb light base. Phosphor (44) receives the light generated by the at least one LED (12) and converts it to visible light. The enclosure (22) has a shape of a standard incandescent lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bohler, Boris Kolodin, Emil Radkov, Srinath K. Aanegola, Stanton E. Weaver, JR., James T. Petroski, Zena Brown
  • Publication number: 20120176804
    Abstract: A light source (10) comprises a light engine (16), a base (24), a power conversion circuit (30) and an enclosure (22). The light engine (16) comprises at least one LED (12) disposed on a platform (14). The platform (14) is adapted to directly mate with the base (24) which a standard incandescent bulb light base. Phosphor (44) receives the light generated by the at least one LED (12) and converts it to visible light. The enclosure (22) has a shape of a standard incandescent lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bohler, Boris Kolodin, Emil Radkov, Srinath K. Aanegola, Stanton E. Weaver, JR., James T. Petroski, Zena Brown
  • Publication number: 20090261490
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for performing film insert molding (FIM) on a 3D shape, such as a traffic light shell or cover. A film is pre-generated for a surface to be covered by the film, and is inserted into a mold. A viscous material is then injected into the mold and the film bonds to the shell as the viscous material cools and hardens. The film includes a material selected to provide one or more of scratch resistance, improved shell hardness, UV protection, corrosion protection etc., and/or may be selected to alter optical characteristics of the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Patrick Martineau, Eden Dubuc, Christopher L. Bohler
  • Publication number: 20090147513
    Abstract: A generally planar illumination, display, or backlighting device is disclosed, including a generally planar arrangement of side emitting light emitting diode (LED) devices generating side emitted illumination, and a generally planar arrangement of wavelength conversion elements arranged coplanar with the generally planar arrangement of side emitting light emitting diode (LED) devices. The wavelength conversion elements are interspersed amongst the side emitting LED devices and configured to wavelength convert the side emitted illumination generated by the side emitting LED devices. A display device using such a generally planar illumination device is also disclosed, in which a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is backlit by the generally planar illumination device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Boris Kolodin, Emil Radkov, Srinath K. Aanegola, Matthew L. Sommers, Mark J. Mayer, Christopher L. Bohler
  • Publication number: 20090141336
    Abstract: An image forming device for use in an optical projection device includes an optical interface and an array of movable elements selectively movable toward or away from the optical interface to selectively locally frustrate total internal reflection at the optical interface such that light totally internally reflected at the optical interface defines an image. A projection display device includes an optical projector system including the image forming device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Christopher L. Bohler
  • Patent number: 7268674
    Abstract: The inventive dummy load is mounted on the input power cables of a traffic signal while managing the heat load generated by either a resistive and/or capacitive load. Using the inventive dummy load, there is no thermal path back to the light emitting diode (LED) board. The inventive dummy load may be easly installed, removed, or replaced. The dummy load can be retrofit to adapt to a new controller, either by adding to or replacing the dummy load after initial installation or by removing part or all of the dummy load. There is no need to breach the sealed lamp to adjust the dummy load. Thus, field-adjustments can be made. Further, the number of parts required to manufacture lamps for a variety of retrofit applications are reduced, which in turn reduces the cost and complexity of the lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: GELcore LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bohler, Louis Brunet
  • Patent number: 7114841
    Abstract: An LED light engine includes a flexible electrical cable and a plurality of LEDs. The flexible electrical cable includes first, second and third electrical conductors and an electrically insulating covering for the electrical conductors. The conductors are arranged substantially parallel with one another having an insulating material therebetween. A first LED including a first lead electrically connects to the first electrical conductor and a second lead of the first LED electrically connects to the second conductor. A second LED includes a first lead electrically connected to the second electrical conductor and a second lead electrically connected to the third electrical conductor. A third LED includes first and second leads electrically connected to the second conductor. The third LED is interposed between the first LED and the second LED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: GELcore LLC
    Inventors: Srinath K. Aanegola, Mathew Sommers, Matthew Mrakovich, Christopher L. Bohler, Michael McCoy
  • Patent number: 6966684
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus (10) includes a wave guide (14) formed from a translucent material. The wave guide has a top surface (30), a bottom surface (32) that has a pre-defined curvature, and at least one side surface (34) that receives light (40) injected therein. A plurality of microstructures (36) is arranged on selected areas of the bottom surface (32) of the wave guide (14). The plurality of microstructures (36) cooperates with the pre-defined curvature of the bottom surface (32) to scatter at least a portion of the light (40) injected into the at least one side surface (34). The scattered light (42) exits the wave guide (14) through the top surface (30). At least one light emitting diode (16) injects light (40) into the at least one side surface (34) of the wave guide (14). The scattered light (42) that exits the wave guide (14) forms at least one symbol viewable by an associated observer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: GELcore, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew L. Sommers, Christopher L. Bohler
  • Patent number: 6799864
    Abstract: A light module includes a light emitting diode assembly defining a front side light emitting diode array and a rear side. The rear side is in thermal communication with a thermally conductive spreader, and a thermally conductive core is in thermal communication with the conductive spreader. The thermally conductive core includes an electrical conductor in operative communication with the front side light emitting diode array, and a plurality of appendages disposed about the thermally conductive core such that they are in thermal communication with the conductive spreader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: GELcore LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bohler, Anthony D. Pollard, Greg E. Burkholder, James T. Petroski, Mathew L. Sommers, Robert F. Karlicek, Jr., Stanton E. Weaver, Jr., Charles A. Becker
  • Patent number: 6641283
    Abstract: A lighting assembly for improving the performance of undercabinet and stream-lined lighting includes a LED module onto which is mounted a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs serve as the light source for generating a light pattern. An optical assembly focuses and disperses the LED output to a desired light contour. The lighting assembly further includes a mounting base for attaching the LED module to an associated surface, such as the underside of a cabinet. A battery source is optionally enclosed in the module for providing primary or secondary power to the lighting assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the battery source is a rechargeable battery that can be recharged by means of an AC adapter that connects to the lighting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: GELcore, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher L. Bohler
  • Publication number: 20030193799
    Abstract: A lighting assembly for improving the performance of undercabinet and streamlined lighting includes a LED module onto which is mounted a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs serve as the light source for generating a light pattern. An optical assembly focuses and disperses the LED output to a desired light contour. The lighting assembly further includes a mounting base for attaching the LED module to an associated surface, such as the underside of a cabinet. A battery source is optionally enclosed in the module for providing primary or secondary power to the lighting assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the battery source is a rechargeable battery that can be recharged by means of an AC adapter that connects to the lighting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: GELcore, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher L. Bohler
  • Publication number: 20030049007
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus (10) includes a wave guide (14) formed from a translucent material. The wave guide has a top surface (30), a bottom surface (32) that has a pre-defined curvature, and at least one side surface (34) that receives light (40) injected therein. A plurality of microstructures (36) are arranged on selected areas of the bottom surface (32) of the wave guide (14). The plurality of microstructures (36) cooperates with the pre-defined curvature of the bottom surface (32) to scatter at least a portion of the light (40) injected into the at least one side surface (34). The scattered light (42) exits the wave guide (14) through the top surface (30). At least one light emitting diode (16) injects light (40) into the at least one side surface (34) of the wave guide (14). The scattered light (42) that exits the wave guide (14) forms at least one symbol viewable by an associated observer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Matthew Sommers, Christopher L. Bohler
  • Publication number: 20020176250
    Abstract: A light module includes a light emitting diode assembly defining a front side light emitting diode array and a rear side. The rear side is in thermal communication with a thermally conductive spreader, and a thermally conductive core is in thermal communication with the conductive spreader. The thermally conductive core includes an electrical conductor in operative communication with the front side light emitting diode array, and a plurality of appendages are disposed about the thermally conductive core such that they are in thermal communication with the conductive spreader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: GELcore, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bohler, Anthony D. Pollard, Greg E. Burkholder, James T. Petroski, Mathew L. Sommers, Robert F. Karlicek, Stanton E. Weaver, Charles A. Becker
  • Patent number: 6398389
    Abstract: In an SLM-type display system, a solid state light source can be used to augment a lamp light source in a least two different ways. First, a solid state source can be used to augment deficiencies in a particular spectral region. Typically, lamps are deficient in red, and a red solid state source would be used. However, the same concept applies to augmenting any color region. Multiple solid state sources could be used to augment more than one region. Second, when the SLM system uses a color wheel, a solid state source can be used to eliminate “spoke loss”. Multiple solid state sources can be used for providing different colors during the spokes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bohler, Frank J. Poradish, Claude E. Tew
  • Publication number: 20020044445
    Abstract: In an SLM-type display system, a solid state light source can be used to augment a lamp light source in a least two different ways. First, a solid state source can be used to augment deficiencies in a particular spectral region. Typically, lamps are deficient in red, and a red solid state source would be used. However, the same concept applies to augmenting any color region. Multiple solid state sources could be used to augment more than one region. Second, when the SLM system uses a color wheel, a solid state source can be used to eliminate “spoke loss”. Multiple solid state sources can be used for providing different colors during the spokes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher L. Bohler, Frank J. Poradish, Claude E. Tew
  • Patent number: 5602475
    Abstract: A single-mode semiconductor laser for optical pumping in H.sup.e and .sup.4 He and high-sensitivity magnetometers based upon these systems. A distributed Bragg reflection (DBR) or distributed feedback (DFB) single mode, preferably InGaAs laser diode (1) which obviates the need for optomechanical arrangements and their inherent instabilities as required by the prior art laser pumped magnetometers. By constructing a DBR or DFB region (28) within the laser diode structure, the laser is forced to operate within a single-mode at a wavelength that is jointly determined by the gain of the laser medium and feedback from the Bragg grating. This wavelength is controllable in one of three ways: (1) temperature control (13) of the laser diode junction and grating, (2) injection current control (12) within the gain region, (3) current control (11) of the Bragg grating region or any combination of the three.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventor: Christopher L. Bohler