Patents by Inventor Daniel A. Lax

Daniel A. Lax 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: 11710396
    Abstract: A light fixture for a public transportation train system powers an antenna used for train signaling. The antenna can provide to the train a location marker associated with the location of the antenna. The antenna can provide to the train other data communicated to the light fixture through the light fixture communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel A. Lax
  • Patent number: 11608964
    Abstract: A modular lighting assembly uses LED banks as the light sources. The assembly allows the power supply and LED banks to be independently replaced. The assembly uses a power supply that is separated from the LED banks and electrically connected to the LED banks with a plug connector that may be unplugged and plugged back in to allow the power supply or LED bank to be independently and readily replaced. The assembly provides for easy replacement of the different components of the assembly. One feature that makes the components easier to replace is that the light modules and/or the power supply may be carried by the housing that is removable from the base mount that is secured to a mounting structure such as a wall or ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Timothy J. Keuning
  • Patent number: 11490474
    Abstract: A light fixture usable in train tunnels provides normal mode downlighting for track and walkway lighting and a selective task lighting mode where higher-lumen lighting is provided in at least the same downlighting direction as the track and walkway lighting. The normal lighting illumination level is at least 0.25 to 2.00 foot-candles at the illuminated surfaces. The task lighting mode provides at least 5.00 foot-candles to the same illuminated surfaces. The task lighting mode is achieved with the same light source that provides the normal mode lighting or with additional light sources that are activated together with or instead of the normal lighting mode light sources. The light sources can be a plurality light emitting diode (LED) engines that include a plurality of LEDs. The task lighting mode can also use another light source to provide additional task lighting up from the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova
  • Patent number: 11460182
    Abstract: A light fixture and wireway assembly is provided in a low-profile configuration wherein at least a portion of a plurality of wireways are disposed in a stacked configuration with a low-profile, edge-lit LED light engine. In one configuration, at least portions of two to four individual wireways are disposed in a stacked configuration with a low-profile, edge-lit LED light engine powered by an LED power supply also disposed within the outer perimeter of the overall assembly. Each wireway can be accessed through a single wireway wall without requiring conduit outside of the outer perimeter of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Michael Thomas Spinosa
  • Patent number: 11293607
    Abstract: A light unit used in train tunnels is readily mountable and removable from a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket allows the battery backup system and light engine to be gravity mounted in manner that allows for quick and easy mounting and removal while also resisting vibrations and wind. A quick disconnect fitting can be used with the power cord to allow the units to be removed and replaced as needed. The light unit integrates the light engine with a battery backup system so that the entire light and battery unit is removed and replaced when necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Timothy J. Keuning, Roy Jacob, Michael Lax
  • Publication number: 20220082238
    Abstract: LED lighting systems, mounting configurations, and light fixtures are disclosed for original and retrofit configurations. Some configurations mount the light fixture with a mounting bracket that allows for the removal and replacement of the light fixture in about the same time as a traditional light bulb change. Some configurations provide for fuse removal and replacement without the need to dismount the light fixture from its mounting bracket or without the need to open the housing of the light fixture to access the fuses. Some configurations use a battery backup system and self-check methods with LED light fixtures configured for public transportation applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Roy Jacob
  • Patent number: 11204154
    Abstract: A modular lighting assembly uses LED banks as the light sources. The assembly allows the power supply and LED banks to be independently replaced. The assembly uses a power supply that is separated from the LED banks and electrically connected to the LED banks with a plug connector that may be unplugged and plugged back in to allow the power supply or LED bank to be independently and readily replaced. The assembly provides for easy replacement of the different components of the assembly. One feature that makes the components easier to replace is that the light modules and/or the power supply may be carried by the housing that is removable from the base mount that is secured to a mounting structure such as a wall or ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Timothy J. Keuning
  • Publication number: 20210231298
    Abstract: LED lighting systems, mounting configurations, and light fixtures are disclosed for original and retrofit configurations. Some configurations mount the light fixture with a mounting bracket that allows for the removal and replacement of the light fixture in about the same time as a traditional light bulb change. Some configurations provide for fuse removal and replacement without the need to dismount the light fixture from its mounting bracket or without the need to open the housing of the light fixture to access the fuses. Some configurations use a battery backup system and self-check methods with LED light fixtures configured for public transportation applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Roy Jacob
  • Patent number: 11073269
    Abstract: LED lighting systems, mounting configurations, and light fixtures are disclosed for original and retrofit configurations. Some configurations mount the light fixture with a mounting bracket that allows for the removal and replacement of the light fixture in about the same time as a traditional light bulb change. Some configurations provide for fuse removal and replacement without the need to dismount the light fixture from its mounting bracket or without the need to open the housing of the light fixture to access the fuses. Some configurations use a battery backup system and self-check methods with LED light fixtures configured for public transportation applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Roy Jacob
  • Publication number: 20210201656
    Abstract: A light fixture for a public transportation train system powers an antenna used for train signaling. The antenna can provide to the train a location marker associated with the location of the antenna. The antenna can provide to the train other data communicated to the light fixture through the light fixture communication system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventor: Daniel A. Lax
  • Patent number: 11035561
    Abstract: LED lighting systems, mounting configurations, and light fixtures are disclosed for original and retrofit configurations. Some configurations mount the light fixture with a mounting bracket that allows for the removal and replacement of the light fixture in about the same time as a traditional light bulb change. Some configurations provide for fuse removal and replacement without the need to dismount the light fixture from its mounting bracket or without the need to open the housing of the light fixture to access the fuses. Some configurations use a battery backup system and self-check methods with LED light fixtures configured for public transportation applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Roy Jacob
  • Publication number: 20210140616
    Abstract: LED lighting systems, mounting configurations, and light fixtures are disclosed for original and retrofit configurations. Some configurations mount the light fixture with a mounting bracket that allows for the removal and replacement of the light fixture in about the same time as a traditional light bulb change. Some configurations provide for fuse removal and replacement without the need to dismount the light fixture from its mounting bracket or without the need to open the housing of the light fixture to access the fuses. Some configurations use a battery backup system and self-check methods with LED light fixtures configured for public transportation applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Roy Jacob
  • Publication number: 20210116116
    Abstract: A light fixture and wireway assembly is provided in a low-profile configuration wherein at least a portion of a plurality of wireways are disposed in a stacked configuration with a low-profile, edge-lit LED light engine. In one configuration, at least portions of two to four individual wireways are disposed in a stacked configuration with a low-profile, edge-lit LED light engine powered by an LED power supply also disposed within the outer perimeter of the overall assembly. Each wireway can be accessed through a single wireway wall without requiring conduit outside of the outer perimeter of the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Michael Thomas Spinosa
  • Patent number: 10962213
    Abstract: LED lighting systems, mounting configurations, and light fixtures are disclosed for original and retrofit configurations. Some configurations mount the light fixture with a mounting bracket that allows for the removal and replacement of the light fixture in about the same time as a traditional light bulb change. Some configurations provide for fuse removal and replacement without the need to dismount the light fixture from its mounting bracket or without the need to open the housing of the light fixture to access the fuses. Some configurations use a battery backup system and self-check methods with LED light fixtures configured for public transportation applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Roy Jacob
  • Patent number: 10948172
    Abstract: The disclosure provides an LED light system that is easy to install and customizable by the user. The LED lighting system may be plugged directly into an existing power source. In one configuration, the system includes a power supply that accepts standard power inputs. A low voltage bus line extends from the power supply. The user may connect LED light modules at essentially any location along a low voltage bus line of the system so that the light modules are located exactly where the user desires light. Uneven spacing is possible. Different size lights, different lumen powers, and different-colored light modules may be disposed along the low voltage bus line. Security features may be used to reduce the value of the system components to a thief.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Timothy J. Keuning, Agjah I. Libohova
  • Patent number: 10941929
    Abstract: LED lighting systems, mounting configurations, and light fixtures are disclosed for original and retrofit configurations. Some configurations mount the light fixture with a mounting bracket that allows for the removal and replacement of the light fixture in about the same time as a traditional light bulb change. Some configurations provide for fuse removal and replacement without the need to dismount the light fixture from its mounting bracket or without the need to open the housing of the light fixture to access the fuses. Some configurations use a battery backup system and self-check methods with LED light fixtures configured for public transportation applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Roy Jacob
  • Patent number: 10920975
    Abstract: Controlled environment light fixture configurations include an LED light source. The light fixtures can be installed and removed from below the ceiling. The light fixture can be installed and removed without opening the lens frame of the light fixture. The light fixture includes a sealed housing and seals to the ceiling when installed. The light fixtures are provided in exterior dimension sizes that allow the fixtures to be installed in a variety of controlled environment ceilings in recessed configurations. The lower surface exposed to the controlled environment is free of welds and grinds in order to provide a corrosion resistant surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, George B. Ryder, Agjah I. Libohova
  • Patent number: 10760781
    Abstract: A light fixture and wireway assembly is provided in a low-profile configuration wherein at least a portion of a plurality of wireways are disposed in a stacked configuration with a low-profile, edge-lit LED light engine. In one configuration, at least portions of two to four individual wireways are disposed in a stacked configuration with a low-profile, edge-lit LED light engine powered by an LED power supply also disposed within the outer perimeter of the overall assembly. Each wireway can be accessed through a single wireway wall without requiring conduit outside of the outer perimeter of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Autronic Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Michael Thomas Spinosa
  • Publication number: 20200149711
    Abstract: A modular lighting assembly uses LED banks as the light sources. The assembly allows the power supply and LED banks to be independently replaced. The assembly uses a power supply that is separated from the LED banks and electrically connected to the LED banks with a plug connector that may be unplugged and plugged back in to allow the power supply or LED bank to be independently and readily replaced. The assembly provides for easy replacement of the different components of the assembly. One feature that makes the components easier to replace is that the light modules and/or the power supply may be carried by the housing that is removable from the base mount that is secured to a mounting structure such as a wall or ceiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Timothy J. Keuning
  • Publication number: 20200149724
    Abstract: LED lighting systems, mounting configurations, and light fixtures are disclosed for original and retrofit configurations. Some configurations mount the light fixture with a mounting bracket that allows for the removal and replacement of the light fixture in about the same time as a traditional light bulb change. Some configurations provide for fuse removal and replacement without the need to dismount the light fixture from its mounting bracket or without the need to open the housing of the light fixture to access the fuses. Some configurations use a battery backup system and self-check methods with LED light fixtures configured for public transportation applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel A. Lax, Agjah I. Libohova, Roy Jacob