Patents by Inventor Dean Winter

Dean Winter 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: 10174917
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a finishing section. The finishing section has a finishing cone that defines an internal cavity. The finishing section further includes a light source that is disposed within the internal cavity of the finishing cone. Additionally, the luminaire includes one or more retention devices that are coupled to the finishing cone. The one or more retention devices are configured to mount the finishing cone within a recessed can having one or more retention device receivers. The one or more retention devices include wire forms such as, but not limited to, spring wire forms and coiled wire forms. Alternatively, the one or more retention devices include a friction retention device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Grzegorz Wronski, Kevin Roy Harpenau, Russell Bryant Green, Philip Dean Winters, Jyoti Kumar, Oliver Ernst
  • Patent number: 10163405
    Abstract: A luminaire can include a housing having at least one outer surface that forms a cavity. The luminaire can also include an aperture that traverses the at least one outer surface of the housing. The luminaire can further include a substrate disposed within the cavity. The luminaire can also include an electrical connector disposed on the substrate adjacent to the aperture. The luminaire can further include a dial coupled to the electrical connector, where dial has a range of positions, where each position within the range of positions of the dial corresponds to a discrete correlated color temperature (CCT) output by multiple light sources of the luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Jyoti Kumar, Philip Dean Winters, Steven Walter Pyshos
  • Patent number: 10151469
    Abstract: A modular lighting system may include a support structure, a plurality of heat sink modules physically supported by the support structure, and one or more light source modules coupled to the plurality of heat sink modules. The plurality of heat sink modules may be arranged in a modular manner such that the number of heat sink modules in the modular lighting system is variable, and each heat sink module may be an integral molded structure defining at least one opening or passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Christopher Ladewig, Christopher Michael Bryant, Philip Dean Winters
  • Patent number: 10132477
    Abstract: A mounting assembly includes a mounting plate that has a central aperture and a plurality of elongated slots disposed on opposite sides of the central aperture. The plurality of elongated slots are configured to flexibly mount a light fixture to junction boxes or recessed cans of different sizes. Further, the mounting assembly includes one or more torsion spring brackets to mount the light fixture in recessed cans. The one or more torsion spring brackets are configured to toollessly couple with the mounting plate via one or more of the plurality of elongated slots. Once the light fixture is mounted to a junction box or a recessed can, the mounting plate allows the light fixture to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise along one or more of the plurality of elongated slots. Furthermore, the mounting assembly includes spring clip brackets and mousetrap like spring clips to surface mount the light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Philip Dean Winters
  • Publication number: 20180195707
    Abstract: A modular lighting system may include a support structure, a plurality of heat sink modules physically supported by the support structure, and one or more light source modules coupled to the plurality of heat sink modules. The plurality of heat sink modules may be arranged in a modular manner such that the number of heat sink modules in the modular lighting system is variable, and each heat sink module may be an integral molded structure defining at least one opening or passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Ladewig, Christopher Michael Bryant, Philip Dean Winters
  • Publication number: 20180166026
    Abstract: A luminaire can include a housing having at least one outer surface that forms a cavity. The luminaire can also include an aperture that traverses the at least one outer surface of the housing. The luminaire can further include a substrate disposed within the cavity. The luminaire can also include an electrical connector disposed on the substrate adjacent to the aperture. The luminaire can further include a dial coupled to the electrical connector, where dial has a range of positions, where each position within the range of positions of the dial corresponds to a discrete correlated color temperature (CCT) output by multiple light sources of the luminaire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Jyoti Kumar, Philip Dean Winters, Steven Walter Pyshos
  • Patent number: 9970636
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a pivot bracket that includes a first arm, a second arm, and a connector band that couples both the arms. The pivot bracket is pivotably coupled to a trim assembly at the first end of each arm such that the pivot bracket is pivotable with respect to the trim assembly about a first axis of rotation defined by and axially passing through a first aperture of each arm located at the respective arm's first end. Further, the pivot bracket is pivotably coupled to a socket bracket at an opposite second end of each arm such that the socket bracket is pivotable with respect to the pivot bracket about a second axis of rotation defined by and axially passing through a second aperture of each arm located at the respective arm's second end. Further, the lighting system includes a light source coupled to the socket bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Philip Dean Winters
  • Patent number: 9892693
    Abstract: A luminaire can include a housing having at least one outer surface that forms a cavity. The luminaire can also include an aperture that traverses the at least one outer surface of the housing. The luminaire can further include a substrate disposed within the cavity. The luminaire can also include an electrical connector disposed on the substrate adjacent to the aperture. The luminaire can further include a switch coupled to the electrical connector, where switch has multiple positions, where each position of the switch corresponds to a discrete correlated color temperature (CCT) output by multiple light sources of the luminaire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Jyoti Kumar, Philip Dean Winters, Steven Walter Pyshos
  • Patent number: 9869462
    Abstract: A modular lighting system may include a support structure, a plurality of heat sink modules physically supported by the support structure, and one or more light source modules coupled to the plurality of heat sink modules. The plurality of heat sink modules may be arranged in a modular manner such that the number of heat sink modules in the modular lighting system is variable, and each heat sink module may be an integral molded structure defining at least one opening or passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Christopher Ladewig, Christopher Michael Bryant, Philip Dean Winters
  • Publication number: 20170227205
    Abstract: A heat sink for an outdoor lighting fixture includes a top portion and a skirt portion. The skirt portion extends down from an outer perimeter of the top portion. The top portion includes an elevated portion and a transition portion surrounding the elevated portion. The elevated portion and the transition portion define a cavity. The top portion further includes a planar portion surrounding the transition portion. The elevated portion is elevated above the planar portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventor: Philip Dean Winters
  • Patent number: 9719672
    Abstract: A light module includes a cover, a circuit board, a gasket, a bottom covering, and an optional optic assembly. The cover includes an inner and an outer wall extending outwardly from the cover, where the outer wall surrounds the inner wall and forms a groove therebetween. The circuit board is positioned within the inner wall's profile and includes a plurality of LEDs. The gasket is disposed within the groove. The bottom covering is positioned adjacent to the circuit board and is coupled to the cover. The gasket provides a seal between the cover and the bottom covering. The optic assembly is disposed within the inner wall's profile and between the cover and the circuit board. The optic assembly includes one or more apertures and one or more optics disposed around at least some of the apertures. Each optic is aligned with one or more LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Khurram Zeshan Moghal, Philip Dean Winters, Sridhar Reddy Nimma
  • Patent number: 9677751
    Abstract: A multi-functional heat sink includes a top portion and a skirt portion extending down from the top portion. When a light source is attached to the top portion on an underside of the multi-functional heat sink, the skirt portion reduces risk of rain water from reaching the light source and prevents light emitted by the light source from exiting the multi-functional heat sink in an upward direction. The multi-functional heat sink is made from sheet metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Philip Dean Winters, Christopher Ladewig
  • Patent number: 9651226
    Abstract: Present embodiments provide a light fixture having rotatable light modules and an extendable hinged mounting assembly. The light modules are electrically coupled to the light fixture via a cord and a grommet/bracket feature which provides strain relief and a waterproof barrier. The extendable hinged mounting assembly allows the light fixture to be mounted onto a ceiling or other structure while providing a mounted position and an install position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Caleb Timothy Badley, Philip Dean Winters, Timothy Glen Wright, Reed Alan Bradford, Kenneth Hayes
  • Patent number: 9638407
    Abstract: A heat sink for an outdoor lighting fixture includes a top portion and a skirt portion. The skirt portion extends down from an outer perimeter of the top portion. The top portion includes an elevated portion and a transition portion surrounding the elevated portion. The elevated portion and the transition portion define a cavity. The top portion further includes a planar portion surrounding the transition portion. The elevated portion is elevated above the planar portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Philip Dean Winters
  • Patent number: 9605830
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for reducing glare or pixilation associated with LEDs are disclosed. The disclosure relates to a light module that includes a cover panel that reduces contrast in the light emitted by LEDs. The cover panel can be mounted on a substrate which can include a plurality of LEDs. Apertures in the cover panel are aligned with each of the LEDs and any optic that may be disposed over each LED. A first portion of the light emitted from the LEDs passes through the optic only and into the environment to be illuminated. A second portion of the light emitted from the LEDs passes through both the optic and the cover panel before passing into the environment to be illuminated. The cover panel can be diffuse and can include various characteristics including textures, objects, and angled surfaces that assist in scattering light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Philip Dean Winters, Hung Dinh, Reed Alan Bradford, Sylvia Herman, Christopher Ladewig
  • Publication number: 20170059148
    Abstract: A modular lighting system may include a support structure, a plurality of heat sink modules physically supported by the support structure, and one or more light source modules coupled to the plurality of heat sink modules. The plurality of heat sink modules may be arranged in a modular manner such that the number of heat sink modules in the modular lighting system is variable, and each heat sink module may be an integral molded structure defining at least one opening or passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Ladewig, Christopher Michael Bryant, Philip Dean Winters
  • Patent number: 9557048
    Abstract: A heat dissipating housing for a lighting device includes a back wall comprising an upper section and a lower section. The housing further includes a sidewall extending down from the upper section of the back wall. The back wall and the sidewall define a cavity of the housing. The upper section of the back wall is elevated from the lower section of the back wall such that when a printed circuit board (PCB) having an uninsulated electrical element on a back side of the PCB is in contact with the lower section of the back wall within the cavity, the uninsulated electrical element is separated from a closest point on the housing by an air gap and a distance that is compliant with an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) spacing requirement. The back side of the PCB faces the upper section of the back wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Philip Dean Winters
  • Patent number: 9494309
    Abstract: A modular lighting system may include a support structure, a plurality of heat sink modules physically supported by the support structure, and one or more light source modules coupled to the plurality of heat sink modules. The plurality of heat sink modules may be arranged in a modular manner such that the heat sink modules in the modular lighting system is variable, and each heat sink module may be an integral molded structure defining at least one opening or passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Christopher Ladewig, Christopher Michael Bryant, Philip Dean Winters
  • Patent number: 9464790
    Abstract: Present embodiments provide a light fixture having rotatable light modules and an extendable hinged mounting assembly. The light modules are electrically coupled to the light fixture via a cord and a grommet/bracket feature which provides strain relief and a waterproof barrier. The extendable hinged mounting assembly allows the light fixture to be mounted onto a ceiling or other structure while providing a mounted position and an install position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Caleb Timothy Badley, Philip Dean Winters, Timothy Glen Wright, Reed Alan Bradford, Kenneth Hayes
  • Publication number: 20160290612
    Abstract: Present embodiments provide a light fixture having rotatable light modules and an extendable hinged mounting assembly. The light modules are electrically coupled to the light fixture via a cord and a grommet/bracket feature which provides strain relief and a waterproof barrier. The extendable hinged mounting assembly allows the light fixture to be mounted onto a ceiling or other structure while providing a mounted position and an install position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Caleb Timothy Badley, Philip Dean Winters, Timothy Glen Wright, Reed Alan Bradford, Kenneth Hayes