Patents by Inventor Donald E. Lepard

Donald E. Lepard 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).

  • Light fixture having power over ethernet power sourcing equipment
    Patent number: 8558413
    Abstract: Power over Ethernet power sourcing device is provided inside a light fixture to enable a communications interface and provide electrical power to devices such as cameras, rain sensors, chemical sensors, wireless data uplink units, and other power over Ethernet powered devices. The power over Ethernet system is especially adapted for use in LED street lights and must be able to operate from a wide AC voltage supply range that is typically found in these types of lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Global Green Lighting, LLC
    Inventor: Donald E. Lepard