Patents by Inventor Daniel B. McGowan
Daniel B. McGowan 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: 10100982Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module includes a base that is conductive and is selectively covered with an insulative layer. The base can include a connecting flange and a light emitting region. Traces are provided on the insulative coating and can be used to connect LEDs positioned on the light emitting region to pads on the connecting flange. The connecting flange can be offset in angle and/or position from the base and can be configured to provide a contact shape suitable to mate with a connector in a polarized manner. The base can be shaped so as to provide the desired functionality.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Michael C. Picini
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Patent number: 10094539Abstract: A LED system is disclosed that includes a fixture with a module mounted in the fixture. The fixture includes a bottom wall with a socket. The module mounts in the socket and is biased into a mated condition with two magnets. The socket includes pads that are engaged by terminals that are supported by the module. A power supply can be mounted on a back side of the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Megan E. Serwacki, Gregory Kuchuris, Daniel B. McGowan, Timothy Canzano, Christopher Blount, Victor Zaderej
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Publication number: 20180269614Abstract: An embodiment includes a holder assembly with terminals that are supported by insert molding. The terminals are electrically connector to conductors, which can be covered with an insulative covering, and thus provide easy to connector holder assemblies. The holder can include features that allow an LED module to be inserted into a recess in the housing and retained via a friction fit. Such a configuration allows the assembly to be shipped as an assembly without the need to solder the LED module to the holder and while still ensuring a reliable electrical connection between the LED module and the corresponding holder assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, David Rios
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Patent number: 9985375Abstract: An embodiment includes a holder assembly with terminals that are supported by insert molding. The terminals are electrically connector to conductors, which can be covered with an insulative covering, and thus provide easy to connector holder assemblies. The holder can include features that allow an LED module to be inserted into a recess in the housing and retained via a friction fit. Such a configuration allows the assembly to be shipped as an assembly without the need to solder the LED module to the holder and while still ensuring a reliable electrical connection between the LED module and the corresponding holder assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, David Rios
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Publication number: 20180080610Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module includes a base that is conductive and is selectively covered with an insulative layer. The base can include a connecting flange and a light emitting region. Traces are provided on the insulative coating and can be used to connect LEDs positioned on the light emitting region to pads on the connecting flange. The connecting flange can be offset in angle and/or position from the base and can be configured to provide a contact shape suitable to mate with a connector in a polarized manner. The base can be shaped so as to provide the desired functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Michael C. Picini
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Patent number: 9829159Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module includes a base that is conductive and is selectively covered with an insulative layer. The base can include a connecting flange and a light emitting region. Traces are provided on the insulative coating and can be used to connect LEDs positioned on the light emitting region to pads on the connecting flange. The connecting flange can be offset in angle and/or position from the base and can be configured to provide a contact shape suitable to mate with a connector in a polarized manner. The base can be shaped so as to provide the desired functionality.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Michael C. Picini
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Patent number: 9791140Abstract: An LED array is mounted on a base that is thermally coupled to a heat spreader. At least one aperture is provided between the support area and an edge of the heat spreader. The heat spreader may be coupled to a thermal pad which has sufficient thermal conductivity and is sufficiently thin to allow the thermal resistivity between the heat spreader and a corresponding heat sink to be below a predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Victor Zaderej, Daniel B. McGowan, Michael C. Picini
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Patent number: 9759415Abstract: An illumination module is provided that can be inserted into a receptacle that includes a wall and may be mounted on a support surface, such as a heat sink, and the illumination module include a cover and an LED assembly rotateably coupled to the cover. The LED assembly seats within the receptacle which causes terminals of the LED assembly to align with contacts on the receptacle. One of the cover and the receptacle can have a plurality of ramps and the other a plurality of shoulders. The cover can be rotated relative to the receptacle to cause the shoulders to slide relative to the ramps so as to direct the LED assembly into the receptacle. When the LED assembly is attached to the receptacle, the terminals on the LED assembly mate with the contacts on the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Victor Zaderej, Daniel B. McGowan, Dan Q. Nguyen, Barbara Grzegorzewska, Michael C. Picini
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Publication number: 20170064782Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) fixture is provided. The fixture includes a housing that supports an LED array. A power supply can be coupled to the housing via a connector. A controller with a constant current driver can be configured to actuate the LED array. In an embodiment the controller can be configured to control operation of the LED array based on a sensed signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Victor ZADEREJ, Christopher BLOUNT, Megan E. SERWACKI, Daniel B. McGOWAN
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Patent number: 9581317Abstract: A holder is configured to support an LED array and includes terminals that have an insulation displacement portion (IDP) and contacts to electrically connect to the LED array. An LED module can be provided that supports a holder and an LED array. The LED module includes a housing with a floor and a wall that extends from the floor to define a first enclosure that receives the holder and LED array. The floor includes one or more channels that allow insulated conductors to extend through the floor and engage the IDP so as to provide power to the LED array.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Gregory P. Meyer, Daniel B. McGowan
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Publication number: 20160363298Abstract: A LED system is disclosed that includes a fixture with a module mounted in the fixture. The fixture includes a bottom wall with a socket. The module mounts in the socket and is biased into a mated condition with two magnets. The socket includes pads that are engaged by terminals that are supported by the module. A power supply can be mounted on a back side of the fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: MOLEX INCORPORATEDInventors: Megan E. SERWACKI, Gregory KUCHURIS, Daniel B. McGOWAN, Timothy CANZANO, Christopher BLOUNT, Victor ZADEREJ
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Patent number: 9494303Abstract: A holder is disclosed that is configured to secure an LED array in position. An LED module is disclosed that includes an LED array that can be mounted to a suitable substrate and includes the holder the retain the LED array. The holder includes a housing that supports terminals that provide an electrical path to the LED array from an electrical power source. The housing and terminal provide a wire trap so that a conductor can be electrically connected to the LED array without the need for solder attach. The holder can be a one-piece or two-piece design.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Carlos Carranza, Fred Jaklic
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Patent number: 9470408Abstract: An illumination system may include a receiver which is mounted on a support surface, such as a heat sink, and a light module that may include a cover and an LED assembly. The LED assembly is rotateably attached to the cover and seats within the receiver. The receiver may have touch-safe terminals attached thereto for providing power to the LED assembly. The LED assembly may include a cup which enables potting material to be easily included in the assembly during manufacturing. When the LED assembly is attached to the receiver, blades on the LED assembly mate with the terminals on the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Victor Zaderej, Mark A. Cole
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Publication number: 20160208987Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module includes a base that is conductive and is selectively covered with an insulative layer. The base can include a connecting flange and a light emitting region. Traces are provided on the insulative coating and can be used to connect LEDs positioned on the light emitting region to pads on the connecting flange. The connecting flange can be offset in angle and/or position from the base and can be configured to provide a contact shape suitable to mate with a connector in a polarized manner. The base can be shaped so as to provide the desired functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Michael C. Picini
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Publication number: 20160205799Abstract: An energy consumption device includes a housing that supports a first and second terminal. An energy consuming module, which may include a light emitting diode array, is supported by the housing and is thermally coupled to a thermal bridge that extends below a lower surface of the housing. A cover can be positioned so as to secure the energy consuming module between the cover and the housing. A plurality of magnets can be configured to secure the energy consumption device to a rail that supports powered contacts so that the first and second terminals engage the powered contacts and the thermal bridge is pressed against the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Victor Zaderej, Daniel B. McGowan, Megan Serwacki
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Publication number: 20160186974Abstract: An illumination module is provided that can be inserted into a receptacle that includes a wall and may be mounted on a support surface, such as a heat sink, and the illumination module include a cover and an LED assembly rotateably coupled to the cover. The LED assembly seats within the receptacle which causes terminals of the LED assembly to align with contacts on the receptacle. One of the cover and the receptacle can have a plurality of ramps and the other a plurality of shoulders. The cover can be rotated relative to the receptacle to cause the shoulders to slide relative to the ramps so as to direct the LED assembly into the receptacle. When the LED assembly is attached to the receptacle, the terminals on the LED assembly mate with the contacts on the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Victor Zaderej, Daniel B. McGowan, Dan Q. Nguyen, Barbara Grzegorzewska, Michael C. Picini
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Publication number: 20160178167Abstract: An embodiment includes a holder assembly with terminals that are supported by insert molding. The terminals are electrically connector to conductors, which can be covered with an insulative covering, and thus provide easy to connector holder assemblies. The holder can include features that allow an LED module to be inserted into a recess in the housing and retained via a friction fit. Such a configuration allows the assembly to be shipped as an assembly without the need to solder the LED module to the holder and while still ensuring a reliable electrical connection between the LED module and the corresponding holder assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, David Rios
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Patent number: 9335101Abstract: An LED array is thermally coupled to a heat spreader and a heat sink. The heat sink has a base and a plurality of fins extending from the base. Each fin includes a lower portion which extends outwardly from the base and downwardly from the heat spreader, and an upper portion that extends upwardly from the base and is offset from the lower portion so as to form a junction. An aperture may be provided through each junction to allow air to pass therethrough. The heat spreader may also have fins.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel G. Achammer, Daniel B. McGowan, Victor Zaderej
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Patent number: 9301416Abstract: An energy consumption device includes a housing that supports a first and second terminal. An energy consuming module, which may include a light emitting diode array, is supported by the housing and is thermally coupled to a thermal bridge that extends below a lower surface of the housing. A cover can be positioned so as to secure the energy consuming module between the cover and the housing. A plurality of magnets can be configured to secure the energy consumption device to a rail that supports powered contacts so that the first and second terminals engage the powered contacts and the thermal bridge is pressed against the rail.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Victor V. Zaderej, Daniel B. McGowan, Megan Serwacki
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Publication number: 20160040838Abstract: An LED assembly is provided that includes a plurality of LEDs placed along a frame. The plurality of LEDs can include red LEDs, green LEDs and blue LEDs. In an embodiment, the frame can include a common ground and a separate power trace for each color so that the output of each color can be controlled separately. A connector can be integrated into the frame. Terminals can be molded into the frame. Traces can be connected to the terminals so as to provide a three-dimensional circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Victor ZADEREJ, Daniel B. MCGOWAN