Patents by Inventor David R Pfund

David R Pfund 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).

  • Publication number: 20210353805
    Abstract: A portable disinfection device includes at least one disinfection energy source and a control circuit configured to activate and deactivate the disinfection energy source. A communications means is provided to allow the control circuit to activate and deactivate the disinfection energy source in response to a remote controller. The control circuit is further configured with a countdown timer to automatically deactivate the disinfection energy source after a preset period of operation. A further portable disinfection device includes a light source, and operator interface for controlling the light source, and an operator interface for activating and deactivating the disinfection energy source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventor: David R. PFUND
  • Patent number: 10945325
    Abstract: A luminaire for a workstation, including a tunable light source, a control circuit in association with the luminaire configured to automatically modulate a spectral power distribution of the tunable light source in a response to a changeable ambient lighting condition and an operator interface in communication with the control circuit, where the operator interface is configured to allow a workstation occupant to activate and deactivate the response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, INC.
    Inventor: David R. Pfund
  • Publication number: 20180338368
    Abstract: A luminaire for a workstation, including a tunable light source, a control circuit in association with the luminaire configured to automatically modulate a spectral power distribution of the tunable light source in a response to a changeable ambient lighting condition and an operator interface in communication with the control circuit, where the operator interface is configured to allow a workstation occupant to activate and deactivate the response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventor: David R. Pfund
  • Publication number: 20180123342
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control device for use with two or more building power circuits, the control device delimited by a control device housing. The control device includes a receiver configured to receive radio frequency signals. The control device further includes at least two power outputs configured for receiving power. The first and second power outputs are associated with first and second power inputs, respectively. At least one switching relay is associated with at least one of the first and second power inputs and is configured to provide switched power, in response to radio frequency signals received by the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: David R. PFUND, Paul R. FORD
  • Publication number: 20160141871
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control device for use with two or more building power circuits, the control device delimited by a control device housing. The control device includes a receiver configured to receive radio frequency signals. The control device further includes at least two power outputs configured for receiving power. The first and second power outputs are associated with first and second power inputs, respectively. At least one switching relay is associated with at least one of the first and second power inputs and is configured to provide switched power, in response to radio frequency signals received by the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
  • Patent number: 9267672
    Abstract: Disclosed is a luminaire including a luminaire housing, a lamp or ballast disposed at least partially within the luminaire housing, a first control input disposed at least partially internal to or integral with the luminaire housing, a second control input disposed external to the luminaire housing, and connection components configured to associate the lamp or ballast with the first control input and the second control input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
  • Patent number: 9236738
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control system for use with one or more building power circuits, the control system including a control device delimited by a control device housing, the control device being configured to receive power from the building power circuits and provide power to at least one power output, and a receiver configured to receive radio frequency signals, the receiver being disposed remote of the control device housing and configured for removable wired connection with the control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
  • Patent number: 9206957
    Abstract: A total internal reflective (TIR) optic light bar of a lighting fixture configured to illuminate an object, such as a two-dimensional planar surface, the optic light bar including a body having a first end portion that extends to a second end portion through an elongated intermediate portion, the body including a light input surface extending between the first and second end portions, a total internal reflective (TIR) surface, and at least one light output surface, where the light output surface is formed as a gradual, continuous curve including a plurality of discrete segments that form a curvilinear surface, and where the TIR surface is composed of one or more of the discrete segments which form the curvilinear light output surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventors: Nikhil Taskar, Paul Ford, David R. Pfund
  • Publication number: 20150276169
    Abstract: A multi-mode luminaire includes at least two opposed apertures for distributing light from two light members in an upwardly and downwardly direction. A heat transfer member disposed within the luminaire and between the light members functions as a mounting surface and heat sink for one of the light members and as an optical surface for redirecting light from the second light member. The opticalsurface allows the second light member to face internally and substantially away froman aperture viewed by a user, while light from the second light member is directed through the aperture and toward the user, below a cut-off angle. A switch disposed on the luminaire housing is configured for modulating a plurality of settings for the light members wherein the control circuit is configured to control the light output as a function of the switch and an operative source disposed in communication with the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew R. BULLARD, Paul FORD, David R. PFUND
  • Publication number: 20140133164
    Abstract: Disclosed is a luminaire mounting interface including an interface body configured for association with a luminaire, and an interface surface of the interface body, the interface surface including at least two association points separated by 20 mm to 83 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Matthew R. Bullard
  • Publication number: 20140049969
    Abstract: Disclosed is a luminaire including a luminaire housing, a lamp or ballast disposed at least partially within the luminaire housing, a first control input disposed at least partially internal to or integral with the luminaire housing, a second control input disposed external to the luminaire housing, and connection components configured to associate the lamp or ballast with the first control input and the second control input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Ford R. Paul
  • Publication number: 20130250573
    Abstract: A total internal reflective (TIR) optic light bar of a lighting fixture configured to illuminate an object, such as a two-dimensional planar surface, the optic light bar including a body having a first end portion that extends to a second end portion through an elongated intermediate portion, the body including a light input surface extending between the first and second end portions, a total internal reflective (TIR) surface, and at least one light output surface, where the light output surface is formed as a gradual, continuous curve including a plurality of discrete segments that form a curvilinear surface, and where the TIR surface is composed of one or more of the discrete segments which form the curvilinear light output surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Nikhil Taskar, Paul Ford, David R. Pfund
  • Patent number: 8465190
    Abstract: A total internal reflective (TIR) optic light bar includes a body having a first end portion that extends to a second end portion through an elongated intermediate portion. The body includes a light input surface having a curvilinear profile, a total internal reflective (TIR) surface, and at least one light output surface. The light input surface, TIR surface, and at least one light output surface defining a continuous outer surface of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Incorporated
    Inventors: Nikhil Taskar, Paul Ford, David R. Pfund
  • Patent number: 8297819
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light pipe structure configured for transmittal of light rays, the light pipe structure including a light entry end associated with a visible end via a light pipe body, the light entry end being configured for entrance of the light rays, and a depression disposed in a visible surface of the visible end, the depression being disposed substantially along a major axis of the visible surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Incorporated
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford, Joseph Mancinelli, Irving Schaffer
  • Patent number: D747030
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Matthew R. Bullard, Allison K. Shemitz Walker
  • Patent number: D777370
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Matthew R. Bullard, Allison K. Shemitz Walker
  • Patent number: D802198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventors: David R Pfund, Paul Ford
  • Patent number: D802818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventors: David R Pfund, Paul Ford
  • Patent number: D869045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventors: David R Pfund, Paul Ford
  • Patent number: D869046
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventors: David R Pfund, Paul Ford