Patents by Inventor Christopher Michael Bryant

Christopher Michael Bryant 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: 9587814
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module having a configurable LED substrate capable of receiving varying numbers and layouts of LEDs are described herein. The LED substrate includes LED coupling points for receiving the LEDs and electrical traces etched into the substrate for routing power to the LEDs. The LED module can include a multi-LED over-optic having multiple over-optics that are configured to match the number and configuration of the LEDs positioned on the substrate. The LED coupling points and over-optics can be arranged symmetrically to enable the LED module to be rotated to adjust the light output distribution and direction. The LED module can include a power connection mechanism, for example located at the center of the substrate, that also allows the LED module to be rotated. One or more of the LED modules may be mounted on a heat sink and incorporated into a light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Anthony James Carney, Chun Wah Chan, Gregg Arthur Lehman, Ellis Patrick, Christopher Ladewig, Timothy Glen Wright, Christopher Michael Bryant, Victor Diegues
  • Publication number: 20170059148
    Abstract: A modular lighting system may include a support structure, a plurality of heat sink modules physically supported by the support structure, and one or more light source modules coupled to the plurality of heat sink modules. The plurality of heat sink modules may be arranged in a modular manner such that the number of heat sink modules in the modular lighting system is variable, and each heat sink module may be an integral molded structure defining at least one opening or passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Ladewig, Christopher Michael Bryant, Philip Dean Winters
  • Patent number: 9506612
    Abstract: A luminaire can comprise two different types of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”), for example a chip-on-board light emitting diode (“LED”) and at least one discrete light emitting diode. The luminaire can have a normal mode of operation that utilizes utility power and an emergency mode of operation that utilizes battery power. The luminaire may transition from normal to emergency mode upon loss of the utility power. During normal operation, the luminaire can operate the chip-on-board light emitting diode using utility power. During emergency operation, the luminaire can operate the discrete light emitting diode using battery power, without operating the chip-on-board light emitting diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Caleb Badley, Claire O'Reilly, Reed Bradford, Christopher Michael Bryant
  • Patent number: 9494309
    Abstract: A modular lighting system may include a support structure, a plurality of heat sink modules physically supported by the support structure, and one or more light source modules coupled to the plurality of heat sink modules. The plurality of heat sink modules may be arranged in a modular manner such that the heat sink modules in the modular lighting system is variable, and each heat sink module may be an integral molded structure defining at least one opening or passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Christopher Ladewig, Christopher Michael Bryant, Philip Dean Winters
  • Publication number: 20160320019
    Abstract: A light fixture assembly includes a light fixture and one or more reflectors having a curved cross-sectional profile. The light fixture includes a housing that is configured to house one or more electrical components of the light fixture. Further, the light fixture includes a heat sink that is coupled to the housing, and a plurality of light sources coupled to a bottom surface of the heat sink such that they emit light in a first direction. At least one of the one or more reflectors is coupled to the heat sink and disposed in the first direction of at least a portion of the plurality LEDs such that the light emitted by the portion of the plurality of LEDs is reflected by a substantially concave shaped inner surface of the respective reflector towards a second direction that is substantially opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony Ryan Gibbs, Christopher Michael Bryant
  • Publication number: 20160305638
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module having a configurable LED substrate capable of receiving varying numbers and layouts of LEDs are described herein. The LED substrate includes LED coupling points for receiving the LEDs and electrical traces etched into the substrate for routing power to the LEDs. The LED module can include a multi-LED over-optic having multiple over-optics that are configured to match the number and configuration of the LEDs positioned on the substrate. The LED coupling points and over-optics can be arranged symmetrically to enable the LED module to be rotated to adjust the light output distribution and direction. The LED module can include a power connection mechanism, for example located at the center of the substrate, that also allows the LED module to be rotated. One or more of the LED modules may be mounted on a heat sink and incorporated into a light fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony James Carney, Chun Wah Chan, Gregg Arthur Lehman, Ellis Patrick, Christopher Ladewig, Timothy Glen Wright, Christopher Michael Bryant, Victor Diegues
  • Patent number: 9404628
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion. The first housing portion includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from substantially the perimeter of the base. A top portion of the wall includes one or more hinges extending outwardly therefrom. The second housing portion includes a front panel and a side panel extending outwardly from substantially the perimeter of the front panel. A top portion of the front panel includes at least one slot. The second housing is coupled to the first housing in an open position when the hinge is inserted into the slot and the front panel is disposed elevationally above the base. The second housing is coupled to the first housing in an operational position when the hinge is inserted into the slot and the front panel covers the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Chad Stuart Newton, Christopher Michael Bryant
  • Publication number: 20160186980
    Abstract: A modular lighting system may include a support structure, a plurality of heat sink modules physically supported by the support structure, and one or more light source modules coupled to the plurality of heat sink modules. The plurality of heat sink modules may be arranged in a modular manner such that the heat sink modules in the modular lighting system is variable, and each heat sink module may be an integral molded structure defining at least one opening or passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher Ladewig, Christopher Michael Bryant, Philip Dean Winters
  • Patent number: 9377173
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module having a configurable LED substrate capable of receiving varying numbers and layouts of LEDs are described herein. The LED substrate includes LED coupling points for receiving the LEDs and electrical traces etched into the substrate for routing power to the LEDs. The LED module can include a multi-LED over-optic having multiple over-optics that are configured to match the number and configuration of the LEDs positioned on the substrate. The LED coupling points and over-optics can be arranged symmetrically to enable the LED module to be rotated to adjust the light output distribution and direction. The LED module can include a power connection mechanism, for example located at the center of the substrate, that also allows the LED module to be rotated. One or more of the LED modules may be mounted on a heat sink and incorporated into a light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Gregg Arthur Lehman, Anthony James Carney, Ellis Patrick, Chun Wah Chan, Christopher Ladewig, Timothy Glen Wright, Christopher Michael Bryant, Victor Diegues
  • Patent number: 9261251
    Abstract: A door for an outdoor lighting fixture can include a base portion and a cantilever portion. The base portion can include a first light source receiving area and at least one attachment recess, where the first light source receiving area is disposed on a bottom of the base portion. The cantilever portion can be disposed at a distal end of the base portion and can include a second light source receiving area disposed on a bottom side of the cantilever portion. The at least one attachment recess can be configured to receive a securing clip of a cabinet of the outdoor lighting fixture. The first light source receiving area can be configured to receive a first light source, and the second light source receiving area can be configured to receive a second light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Christopher Gerard Ladewig, Christopher Michael Bryant, Sridhar Reddy Nimma
  • Patent number: 9212795
    Abstract: A modular lighting system may include a support structure, a plurality of heat sink modules physically supported by the support structure, and one or more light source modules coupled to the plurality of heat sink modules. The plurality of heat sink modules may be arranged in a modular manner such that the heat sink modules in the modular lighting system is variable, and each heat sink module may be an integral molded structure defining at least one opening or passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Christopher Ladewig, Christopher Michael Bryant, Philip Dean Winters
  • Patent number: 9188317
    Abstract: A streetlight mounting system can fix a streetlight pole to a street side surface, such as a slab of concrete or a sidewalk. The system can comprise a base that attaches on one end to the street side surface and on the other end to the streetlight pole. A collar can provide a transition between the base and the streetlight pole. The collar can have a top that is slanted to shed water. The collar can comprise multiple elements that are urged together by clips. The clips and other fasteners that hold the streetlight pole, the collar, and the base together can be hidden from view, with access provided by a door in the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignees: Cooper Technologies Company, Office for Visual Interaction, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Bryant, Khurram Zeshan Moghal, Jean Sundin, Enrique Peiniger
  • Patent number: D747533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Bryant
  • Patent number: RE45893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Bryant
  • Patent number: D750825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Bryant, Nivay Sahaye, Patrick Ryan McDowell, James Richard Christ
  • Patent number: D756556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Bryant, James Richard Christ
  • Patent number: D756557
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Bryant, James Richard Christ
  • Patent number: D763492
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Bryant, James Richard Christ
  • Patent number: D782720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Khurram Zeshan Moghal, Christopher Michael Bryant
  • Patent number: D784591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Bryant