Patents by Inventor David Windsor Rillie
David Windsor Rillie 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: 8958157Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments provide internally-reflective tube assemblies for use in a tubular daylighting device configured to direct daylight into an interior of a building when installed on a roof of the building. A tube assembly may include multiple tube segments including connection projections, such as hook-type structures, for weaving or otherwise connecting and/or securing tube segments together. In some embodiments, sidewalls of tube segments connected together are substantially parallel to one another at or near the connection region.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Solatube International, Inc.Inventors: David Windsor Rillie, Thomas P. Griego, Jeffrey S. Robertson
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Patent number: 8955269Abstract: A skylight shaft is coated with a highly reflective film to maximize the amount of light transmitted from the top of the skylight to a room below the skylight. Surface irregularities are formed in the shaft or adhesive that holds the film onto the shaft to diffuse the light and thereby prevent the formation of focal “hot spots” in the room below.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Solatube International, Inc.Inventor: David Windsor Rillie
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Publication number: 20140268347Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments provide internally-reflective tube assemblies for use in a tubular daylighting device configured to direct daylight into an interior of a building when installed on a roof of the building. A tube assembly may include multiple tube segments including connection projections, such as hook-type structures, for weaving or otherwise connecting and/or securing tube segments together. In some embodiments, sidewalls of tube segments connected together are substantially parallel to one another at or near the connection region.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Solatube International, Inc.Inventors: David Windsor Rillie, Thomas P. Griego, Jeffrey S. Robertson
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Patent number: 8601757Abstract: Some embodiments provide a fenestration apparatus including at least one glazing pane capable of being installed in an opening of a building envelope and a tessellated structure disposed adjacent to the at least one glazing pane. The tessellated structure can include at least one partition having a first face and a second face. The at least one partition can define a plurality of spatially separated cells within a substantially contiguous region of the opening. Each of the plurality of spatially separated cells can have a cell width and a cell depth. Each of the plurality of spatially separated cells can be at least partially surrounded by the first face of the at least one partition, the second face of the at least one partition, or a combination of the first face and the second face of the at least one partition.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Solatube International, Inc.Inventors: Paul August Jaster, Keith Robert Kopitzke, David James Wilson, David Windsor Rillie
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Patent number: 8568011Abstract: Some embodiments provide a daylighting apparatus comprising an internally reflective tube configured to direct daylight from a first end of the tube to a second end of the tube opposite the first end. A diffuser can be positioned at the second end of the tube. The diffuser can comprise a first optical structure configured such that, when the daylighting apparatus is installed with the first end positioned outside a room and the second end positioned to provide light to the room, a reflected portion of the daylight is directed towards at least one upper region (e.g., a ceiling or upper wall surface) of the room and a transmitted portion of the daylight is directed towards at least one lower region (e.g., a floor surface) of the room.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Solatube International, Inc.Inventors: David Windsor Rillie, Keith Robert Kopitzke, Ding Yao Shay, Paul August Jaster
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Publication number: 20120230020Abstract: Some embodiments provide a daylighting apparatus comprising an internally reflective tube configured to direct daylight from a first end of the tube to a second end of the tube opposite the first end. A diffuser can be positioned at the second end of the tube. The diffuser can comprise a first optical structure configured such that, when the daylighting apparatus is installed with the first end positioned outside a room and the second end positioned to provide light to the room, a reflected portion of the daylight is directed towards at least one upper region (e.g., a ceiling or upper wall surface) of the room and a transmitted portion of the daylight is directed towards at least one lower region (e.g., a floor surface) of the room.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: David Windsor Rillie, Keith Robert Kopitzke, Ding Yao Shay, Paul August Jaster
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Patent number: 8098433Abstract: Some embodiments provide a daylighting apparatus comprising an internally reflective tube configured to direct daylight from a first end of the tube to a second end of the tube opposite the first end. A diffuser can be positioned at the second end of the tube. The diffuser can comprise a first optical structure configured such that, when the daylighting apparatus is installed with the first end positioned outside a room and the second end positioned to provide light to the room, a reflected portion of the daylight is directed towards at least one upper region (e.g., a ceiling or upper wall surface) of the room and a transmitted portion of the daylight is directed towards at least one lower region (e.g., a floor surface) of the room.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Solatube International, Inc.Inventors: David Windsor Rillie, Keith Robert Kopitzke, Ding Yao Shay, Paul August Jaster
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Publication number: 20110289869Abstract: Some embodiments provide a fenestration apparatus including at least one glazing pane capable of being installed in an opening of a building envelope and a tessellated structure disposed adjacent to the at least one glazing pane. The tessellated structure can include at least one partition having a first face and a second face. The at least one partition can define a plurality of spatially separated cells within a substantially contiguous region of the opening. Each of the plurality of spatially separated cells can have a cell width and a cell depth. Each of the plurality of spatially separated cells can be at least partially surrounded by the first face of the at least one partition, the second face of the at least one partition, or a combination of the first face and the second face of the at least one partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Paul August Jaster, Keith Robert Kopitzke, David James Wilson, David Windsor Rillie
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Publication number: 20110141570Abstract: Some embodiments provide a daylighting apparatus comprising an internally reflective tube configured to direct daylight from a first end of the tube to a second end of the tube opposite the first end. A diffuser can be positioned at the second end of the tube. The diffuser can comprise a first optical structure configured such that, when the daylighting apparatus is installed with the first end positioned outside a room and the second end positioned to provide light to the room, a reflected portion of the daylight is directed towards at least one upper region (e.g., a ceiling or upper wall surface) of the room and a transmitted portion of the daylight is directed towards at least one lower region (e.g., a floor surface) of the room.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: David Windsor Rillie, Keith Robert Kopitzke, Ding Yao Shay
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Patent number: 7621081Abstract: A skylight shaft is coated with a highly reflective film to maximize the amount of light transmitted from the top of the skylight to a room below the skylight. Surface irregularities are formed in the shaft or adhesive that holds the film onto the shaft to diffuse the light and thereby prevent the formation of focal “hot spots” in the room below.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Solatube International, Inc.Inventor: David Windsor Rillie
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Publication number: 20090113824Abstract: A skylight shaft is coated with a highly reflective film to maximize the amount of light transmitted from the top of the skylight to a room below the skylight. Surface irregularities are formed in the shaft or adhesive that holds the film onto the shaft to diffuse the light and thereby prevent the formation of focal “hot spots” in the room below.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2009Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventor: David Windsor Rillie
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Patent number: 7322156Abstract: A skylight cover includes a transparent lens and an opaque reflector attached to the inside of the cover opposite the lens. Light entering the lens can be refracted by the lens so that it reflects off of the reflector and into a tubular skylight assembly. Thus, the amount of light entering the tubular skylight assembly is maximized.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Solatube International, Inc.Inventors: David Windsor Rillie, Joseph W. Prenn
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Patent number: 7159364Abstract: A seamless skylight flashing has a frusto-conical curb defining an open top that can be covered by a skylight dome and an open bottom. A flat skirt extends radially away from the open bottom. Plural strengthening ribs are oriented radially on the skirt, and a peripheral rib is formed on the outer edge of the skirt. The skirt is preferably formed by die presses.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Solatube International, Inc.Inventor: David Windsor Rillie
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Patent number: 7146768Abstract: A skylight shaft is coated with a highly reflective film to maximize the amount of light transmitted from the top of the skylight to a room below the skylight. Surface irregularities are formed in the shaft or adhesive that holds the film onto the shaft to diffuse the light and thereby prevent the formation of focal “hot spots” in the room below.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2001Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Solatube International, Inc.Inventor: David Windsor Rillie
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Publication number: 20030150175Abstract: A seamless skylight flashing has a frusto-conical curb defining an open top that can be covered by a skylight dome and an open bottom. A flat skirt extends radially away from the open bottom. Plural strengthening ribs are oriented radially on the skirt, and a peripheral rib is formed on the outer edge of the skirt. The skirt is preferably formed by die presses.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 1999Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventor: DAVID WINDSOR RILLIE
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Publication number: 20030061775Abstract: A skylight shaft is coated with a highly reflective film to maximize the amount of light transmitted from the top of the skylight to a room below the skylight. Surface irregularities are formed in the shaft or adhesive that holds the film onto the shaft to diffuse the light and thereby prevent the formation of focal “hot spots” in the room below.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2001Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventor: David Windsor Rillie