Patents by Inventor Daniel S. Spiro

Daniel S. Spiro 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: 11944053
    Abstract: An integrated ceiling device includes integrated ceiling device including an electronic device housing, a heat dissipating structure, a light source, and a reflection/refraction assembly. An air gap is defined between the electronics housing and other components allowing ambient air to flow therethrough for cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: LIGHTING DEFENSE GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro
  • Patent number: 11901718
    Abstract: A mechanical fastener couples the J box the support structure above through bores disposed at the roof of the J box. At least one such bore can be slotted. The J box can have a plumbing tool coupled. The plumbing tool can be detachable. The J box or the J box and the J box cover can have at least one knock out opening for power or power and data conductor/s conveyance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: EXPOSURE ILLUMINATION ARCHITECTS, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro
  • Patent number: 11898736
    Abstract: An illumination device includes a support section, a heatsink coupled above the support section and including a plurality of flat vertical exterior surfaces, a driver housing coupled above the heatsink, a plurality of light source modules coupled to the exterior surfaces of the heatsink, and a plurality of nano-optical lenses coupled to the light source modules to direct light from the light. source modules to sub-fields of illumination disposed horizontally below. The illumination device is mounted above ground and configured for uniformly illuminating the sub-fields of illumination without direct glare.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: EXPOSURE ILLUMINATION ARCHITECTS, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro
  • Publication number: 20230417380
    Abstract: One or more reduced, same form, light emitting apparatus(es) spaced apart and configured to be mounted at various heights and/or spacing employ the same power consuming light source input that is covered by a symmetrical or asymmetrical redirecting linear lens optics apparatus that is configured for use in a range of mounting heights to uniformly illuminate at least one legal path of egress below.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Exposure Illumination Architects, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel S. SPIRO
  • Publication number: 20230397560
    Abstract: An integrated ceiling device includes integrated ceiling device including an electronic device housing, a heat dissipating structure, a light source, and a reflection/refraction assembly. An air gap is defined between the electronics housing and other components allowing ambient air to flow therethrough for cooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: Lighting Defense Group, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. SPIRO
  • Publication number: 20230392771
    Abstract: A light emitting apparatus includes a light source, a unitary formed heat sink with a plurality of heat dissipating fins, a lensed enclosure that retains a light source and at least one power consuming device other than the light source. The lensed enclosure includes a recessed opening having at least a first wall that terminates at a substantially perpendicular second wall. The plurality of heat dissipating fins are disposed on at least one adjacent exterior side of the walled enclosure, the fins extending outwardly. At least one fin coupled to the heat sink extends beyond the light source, and the heat generated by the light source travels by conduction laterally through the heat sink to the at least one coupled fin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: LIGHTING DEFENSE GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. SPIRO
  • Publication number: 20230383930
    Abstract: A light emitting apparatus includes a light source, a unitary formed heat sink with a plurality of heat dissipating fins, a lensed enclosure that retains a light source and at least one power consuming device other than the light source. The lensed enclosure includes a recessed opening having at least a first wall that terminates at a substantially perpendicular second wall. The plurality of heat dissipating fins are disposed on at least one adjacent exterior side of the walled enclosure, the fins extending outwardly. At least one fin coupled to the heat sink extends beyond the light source, and the heat generated by the light source travels by conduction laterally through the heat sink to the at least one coupled fin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: LIGHTING DEFENSE GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. SPIRO
  • Patent number: 11828442
    Abstract: A light emitting apparatus includes a light source, a unitary formed heat sink with a plurality of heat dissipating fins, a lensed enclosure that retains a light source and at least one power consuming device other than the light source. The lensed enclosure includes a recessed opening having at least a first wall that terminates at a substantially perpendicular second wall. The plurality of heat dissipating fins are disposed on at least one adjacent exterior side of the walled enclosure, the fins extending outwardly. At least one fin coupled to the heat sink extends beyond the light source, and the heat generated by the light source travels by conduction laterally through the heat sink to the at least one coupled fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: LIGHTING DEFENSE GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro
  • Publication number: 20230354754
    Abstract: A modular vertical plant cultivation wall system configured to produce minimal carbon footprint from fabrication through erection, to be built of sustainable material and to be installed rapidly by low skilled labor is provided. The modular vertical cultivation wall system includes at least two vertical posts, at least two planter shelves, at least two endcap walls, and at least one of: a pipe, a seed/plant root retaining matrix, and irrigation fluid. Further, a method of providing a modular vertical cultivation wall is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: Urban Planter LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. SPIRO
  • Publication number: 20230329171
    Abstract: An integrated ceiling device includes integrated ceiling device including an electronic device housing, a heat dissipating structure, a light source, and a reflection/refraction assembly. An air gap is defined between the electronics housing and other components allowing ambient air to flow therethrough for cooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: Lighting Defense Group, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. SPIRO
  • Patent number: 11788692
    Abstract: A rotational emergency egress light module is coupled by a universal receptacle to an ambient lighting luminaire. The rotational emergency egress light module includes a lamp and an optical lens. The optical lens directs light from the lamp in a predetermined direction. The emergency egress light module is configured to rotate such that the direction of the light from the optical lens illuminate a path of egress in a building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: EXPOSURE ILLUMINATION ARCHITECTS, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro
  • Patent number: 11778955
    Abstract: An automated outdoor modular vertical plant cultivation system forming a vertical structure is provided. The system includes a plurality of shelves, each shelf having a web and flanges; two posts, each post having a web and flanges. Each shelf of the plurality of shelves is mounted between the two posts with incremental spacing between each adjacent shelf along a vertical length of the two posts. The web of each shelf includes a plurality of openings for retaining planter vessels. The flanges of each shelf retain an embedded structural member. The system includes a fluid circulatory system including shelf irrigation piping extending longitudinally above the web of each shelf; and power or power and data and fluid members for the system distributed from vertical risers located in proximity to the web of the posts, wherein the flanges of the shelves have provisions to retain the fluid circulatory system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: URBAN PLANTER, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro
  • Publication number: 20230280024
    Abstract: An elongated modular heat sink array having through power and/or data flowing from end to end powering and/or communicating with externally mounted coupled electronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Exposure Illumination Architects, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel S. SPIRO
  • Publication number: 20230276758
    Abstract: An automated plant cultivation system is provided having multi-tiered vertically arranged horizontal magazine structures each employing seed or plant capsules with a fluid circulation and illumination and communication network controlled by an on-board processor. Particularly, the system includes a magazine structure having seed/plant capsules within seed/plant reservoirs alternately arranged between at least one of a light source substantially concealed from direct viewing. A fluid channel extends across a long axis of the magazine structure, wherein the magazine structure is adapted for use of seed/plant capsules with nutrient composite plant growth cultivation, hydroponic plant growth cultivation, aeroponic plant growth cultivation methods or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Urban Planter LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. SPIRO
  • Patent number: 11744200
    Abstract: An integrated ceiling device includes integrated ceiling device including an electronic device housing, a heat dissipating structure, a light source, and a reflection/refraction assembly. An air gap is defined between the electronics housing and other components allowing ambient air to flow therethrough for cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: LIGHTING DEFENSE GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro
  • Patent number: 11739918
    Abstract: A light emitting apparatus includes a light source, a unitary formed heat sink with a plurality of heat dissipating fins, a lensed enclosure that retains a light source and at least one power consuming device other than the light source. The lensed enclosure includes a recessed opening having at least a first wall that terminates at a substantially perpendicular second wall. The plurality of heat dissipating fins are disposed on at least one adjacent exterior side of the walled enclosure, the fins extending outwardly. At least one fin coupled to the heat sink extends beyond the light source, and the heat generated by the light source travels by conduction laterally through the heat sink to the at least one coupled fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: LIGHTING DEFENSE GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro
  • Patent number: 11730100
    Abstract: An integrated ceiling device includes integrated ceiling device including an electronic device housing, a heat dissipating structure, a light source, and a reflection/refraction assembly. An air gap is defined between the electronics housing and other components allowing ambient air to flow therethrough for cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: LIGHTING DEFENSE GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro
  • Patent number: 11730097
    Abstract: An automated plant cultivation system is provided having multi-tiered vertically arranged horizontal magazine structures each employing seed or plant capsules with a fluid circulation and illumination and communication network controlled by an on-board processor. Particularly, the system includes a magazine structure having seed/plant capsules within seed/plant reservoirs alternately arranged between at least one of a light source substantially concealed from direct viewing. A fluid channel extends across a long axis of the magazine structure, wherein the magazine structure is adapted for use of seed/plant capsules with nutrient composite plant growth cultivation, hydroponic plant growth cultivation, aeroponic plant growth cultivation methods or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: URBAN PLANTER, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro
  • Publication number: 20230220647
    Abstract: A structural design of a foundation that is configured to reduce size, fabrication time, material usage and installation time by prefabricated machine produced structural cellular and/or volumetric design that distributes and redirects stress loads from the above over extended exterior surface contact areas of a below grade embedded foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Exposure Illumination Architects, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel S. SPIRO
  • Patent number: 11690336
    Abstract: An integrated ceiling device includes a housing retaining an electronic assembly, a heat sink having a central opening, a light source coupled onto the heat sink, the housing is coupled with and disposed at least partly above the heat sink, and a central vertical axis of the housing aligns or is in proximity with the central opening of the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: LIGHTING DEFENSE GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel S. Spiro