Patents by Inventor Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz 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: 10544913
    Abstract: A LED light fixture includes an LED assembly that emits light when energized through an electrical path. An inner optic is positioned to receive the light. The inner optic comprises a lens that emits the light from the inner optic with a wide beam angle. A reflector is positioned to receive the light emitted from the inner optic. An inner reflector is positioned to asymmetrically reflect the light from the inner optic relative to the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Dave Goelz, John Andre Adams, Zhong Xie
  • Patent number: 10274171
    Abstract: The light fixture is configured to be mounted in a troffer. The light fixture includes a light emitting assembly including at least one LED and a reflector assembly. A mechanical attachment mechanism is configured to be connected directly between the light fixture and a troffer. The mechanical attachment mechanism is adjustable such that a distance between the light fixture and the troffer may vary. The mechanical attachment mechanism may comprise at least one bracket pivotably connected to the light fixture, a cable having an attachment structure wherein the effective length of the cable is adjustable, a telescoping bracket having an attachment structure wherein the effective length of the telescoping bracket is adjustable, a threaded member having an attachment structure wherein the effective length of the threaded member is adjustable by a threaded nut that engages the threaded member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Goelz, John Adams
  • Publication number: 20180356049
    Abstract: A LED light fixture includes an LED assembly that emits light when energized through an electrical path. An inner optic is positioned to receive the light. The inner optic comprises a lens that emits the light from the inner optic with a wide beam angle. A reflector is positioned to receive the light emitted from the inner optic. An inner reflector is positioned to asymmetrically reflect the light from the inner optic relative to the reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Dave Goelz, John Andre Adams, Zhong Xie
  • Publication number: 20180195673
    Abstract: The light fixture is configured to be mounted in a troffer. The light fixture includes a light emitting assembly including at least one LED and a reflector assembly. A mechanical attachment mechanism is configured to be connected directly between the light fixture and a troffer. The mechanical attachment mechanism is adjustable such that a distance between the light fixture and the troffer may vary. The mechanical attachment mechanism may comprise at least one bracket pivotably connected to the light fixture, a cable having an attachment structure wherein the effective length of the cable is adjustable, a telescoping bracket having an attachment structure wherein the effective length of the telescoping bracket is adjustable, a threaded member having an attachment structure wherein the effective length of the threaded member is adjustable by a threaded nut that engages the threaded member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Dave Goelz, John Adams
  • Patent number: 9470394
    Abstract: An LED light fixture including a mounting surface which supports a circuit board with at least one LED light source spaced thereon, and an optical member which has a back side having a groove facing the mounting surface and surrounding the circuit board. The groove is filled with a resilient in-situ-formed compressible gasket material sealingly engaged with the mounting surface to environmentally seal the circuit board. The mounting surface may be of a heat-sink structure. The in-situ-formed gasket has an inner edge and a plurality of inward projections spaced therealong. Each inward projection extends inwardly to a position facing the circuit board and presses the circuit board against the mounting surface, thereby facilitating heat transfer away from the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Kinnune, Dave Goelz
  • Publication number: 20160146425
    Abstract: An LED light fixture including a mounting surface which supports a circuit board with at least one LED light source spaced thereon, and an optical member which has a back side having a groove facing the mounting surface and surrounding the circuit board. The groove is filled with a resilient in-situ-formed compressible gasket material sealingly engaged with the mounting surface to environmentally seal the circuit board. The mounting surface may be of a heat-sink structure. The in-situ-formed gasket has an inner edge and a plurality of inward projections spaced therealong. Each inward projection extends inwardly to a position facing the circuit board and presses the circuit board against the mounting surface, thereby facilitating heat transfer away from the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Kinnune, Dave Goelz
  • Patent number: D740456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Bendtsen, Dave Goelz, Russell Steven Schultz