Patents by Inventor E. Mikhail Sagal
E. Mikhail Sagal 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: 9603226Abstract: An LED lighting device includes a light emitting assembly including at least one LED and a wireless network interface connecting the LED lighting device to a network. The wireless network interface includes a RF transceiver. An antenna is in electrical communication with the RF transceiver. A thermally conductive housing receives the light emitting assembly, the thermally conductive housing in thermal communication with the at least one LED. In one aspect the thermally conductive housing is formed of a thermally conductive and electrically nonconductive material. In another aspect, the thermally conductive housing includes a first portion attached to a second portion, wherein the first portion is formed of a first, thermally conductive material and defines an interior cavity receiving the wireless network interface. The second portion is formed of a second, electrically nonconductive material and defines an aperture allowing optical output of the at least one LED to pass therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: THERMAL SOLUTION RESOURCES, LLCInventors: E. Mikhail Sagal, Gary R. Arnold
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Patent number: 9491837Abstract: An LED lighting device includes a light emitting assembly including at least one LED and a wireless network interface connecting the LED lighting device to a network. The wireless network interface includes a RF transceiver. An antenna is in electrical communication with the RF transceiver. A thermally conductive housing receives the light emitting assembly, the thermally conductive housing in thermal communication with the at least one LED. In one aspect the thermally conductive housing is formed of a thermally conductive and electrically nonconductive material. In another aspect, the thermally conductive housing includes a first portion attached to a second portion, wherein the first portion is formed of a first, thermally conductive material and defines an interior cavity receiving the wireless network interface. The second portion is formed of a second, electrically nonconductive material and defines an aperture allowing optical output of the at least one LED to pass therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: THERMAL SOLUTION RESOURCES, LLCInventors: E. Mikhail Sagal, Gary R. Arnold
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Publication number: 20160255705Abstract: An LED lighting device includes a light emitting assembly including at least one LED and a wireless network interface connecting the LED lighting device to a network. The wireless network interface includes a RF transceiver. An antenna is in electrical communication with the RF transceiver. A thermally conductive housing receives the light emitting assembly, the thermally conductive housing in thermal communication with the at least one LED. In one aspect the thermally conductive housing is formed of a thermally conductive and electrically nonconductive material. In another aspect, the thermally conductive housing includes a first portion attached to a second portion, wherein the first portion is formed of a first, thermally conductive material and defines an interior cavity receiving the wireless network interface. The second portion is formed of a second, electrically nonconductive material and defines an aperture allowing optical output of the at least one LED to pass therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: E. Mikhail Sagal, Gary R. Arnold
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Patent number: 9332621Abstract: An LED lighting device includes a light emitting assembly including at least one LED and a wireless network interface connecting the LED lighting device to a network. The wireless network interface includes a RF transceiver. An antenna is in electrical communication with the RF transceiver. A thermally conductive housing receives the light emitting assembly, the thermally conductive housing in thermal communication with the at least one LED. In one aspect the thermally conductive housing is formed of a thermally conductive and electrically nonconductive material. In another aspect, the thermally conductive housing includes a first portion attached to a second portion, wherein the first portion is formed of a first, thermally conductive material and defines an interior cavity receiving the wireless network interface. The second portion is formed of a second, electrically nonconductive material and defines an aperture allowing optical output of the at least one LED to pass therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: THERMAL SOLUTION RESOURCES, LLCInventors: E. Mikhail Sagal, Gary R. Arnold
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Publication number: 20140292194Abstract: An LED lighting device includes a light emitting assembly including at least one LED and a wireless network interface connecting the LED lighting device to a network. The wireless network interface includes a RF transceiver. An antenna is in electrical communication with the RF transceiver. A thermally conductive housing receives the light emitting assembly, the thermally conductive housing in thermal communication with the at least one LED. In one aspect the thermally conductive housing is formed of a thermally conductive and electrically nonconductive material. In another aspect, the thermally conductive housing includes a first portion attached to a second portion, wherein the first portion is formed of a first, thermally conductive material and defines an interior cavity receiving the wireless network interface. The second portion is formed of a second, electrically nonconductive material and defines an aperture allowing optical output of the at least one LED to pass therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: E. Mikhail Sagal, Gary R. Arnold
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Patent number: 8827508Abstract: In one aspect, an LED lighting apparatus includes an electronic circuit board having a peripheral portion and a central portion that is radially inward of said peripheral portion, said electronic circuit board having an exterior side for optically interfacing with ambient environment during operation and an interior side opposite the exterior side. At least one LED is mounted on the exterior side of the electronic circuit board central portion and a thermally conductive housing encloses said electronic circuit board, said thermally conductive housing formed of a moldable thermally conductive material. The thermally conductive housing defines a first cavity adjacent the central portion of the electronic circuit board exterior side and a second cavity adjacent the central portion of the electronic circuit board interior side, wherein a portion of said thermally conductive housing being overmolded onto said peripheral portion. In a further aspect, a method of manufacturing an LED lighting apparatus is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Thermal Solution Resources, LLCInventor: E. Mikhail Sagal
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Patent number: 8497515Abstract: An improved light emitting diode (LED) device with a thermoelectric module is provided. In the preferred embodiment, the LED device herein includes a heat sink/housing containing a LED light, heat slug, and LED circuit board attached to a first side of a thermoelectric module and a heat sink on a second side of the thermoelectric module. Heat is conducted from the LED light and through the circuit board to the first side of the thermoelectric module. The heat sink housing dissipates heat from the second side of the thermoelectric module to create a temperature differential across the thermoelectric module and generate electricity.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Inventor: E. Mikhail Sagal
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Publication number: 20110095690Abstract: In one aspect, an LED lighting apparatus includes an electronic circuit board having a peripheral portion and a central portion that is radially inward of said peripheral portion, said electronic circuit board having an exterior side for optically interfacing with ambient environment during operation and an interior side opposite the exterior side. At least one LED is mounted on the exterior side of the electronic circuit board central portion and a thermally conductive housing encloses said electronic circuit board, said thermally conductive housing formed of a moldable thermally conductive material. The thermally conductive housing defines a first cavity adjacent the central portion of the electronic circuit board exterior side and a second cavity adjacent the central portion of the electronic circuit board interior side, wherein a portion of said thermally conductive housing being overmolded onto said peripheral portion. In a further aspect, a method of manufacturing an LED lighting apparatus is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: THERMAL SOLUTION RESOURCES, LLCInventor: E. Mikhail Sagal
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Patent number: 7476702Abstract: A polymer composition having high thermal conductivity and dielectric strength is provided. The polymer composition comprises a base polymer matrix and a thermally-conductive, electrically-insulating material. A reinforcing material such as glass can be added to the composition. The polymer composition can be molded into packaging assemblies for electronic devices such as capacitors, transistors, and resistors.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Cool Options, Inc.Inventors: E. Mikhail Sagal, Kevin A. McCullough, James D. Miller
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Patent number: 7462309Abstract: A method for making a thermoplastic, thermally-conductive interface article is provided. The method used to make the interface article involves injection-molding a moldable composition into molding members. The moldable composition contains a base thermoplastic elastomer matrix, thermally-conductive filler material, and temperature-activated phase change material. The thermally-conductive articles can be used as thermal interfaces to dissipate heat from heat-generating electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2004Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Cool Shield, Inc.Inventors: James Miller, Kevin A. McCullough, E. Mikhail Sagal, Jeffrey Panek
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Patent number: 7235918Abstract: A thermally-conductive polymer composition suitable for making molded reflector articles having light-reflecting surfaces is provided. The composition comprises: a) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a base polymer matrix such as polycarbonate; and b) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a thermally-conductive carbon material such as graphite. The composition can be used to make reflector articles such as housings for automotive tail lamps, head lamps, and other lighting fixtures. A method for manufacturing reflector articles is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Cool Options, Inc.Inventors: Kevin McCullough, James Miller, E. Mikhail Sagal
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Patent number: 7094822Abstract: The present invention relates to thermally conductive, elastomeric pads. The pads can be made by injection-molding a thermally conductive composition comprising about 30 to 60% by volume of an elastomer polymer matrix and about 25 to 60% by volume of a thermally conductive filler material. The resultant pads have heat transfer properties and can be used as a thermal interface to protect heat-generating electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2004Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Cool Shield, Inc.Inventors: E. Mikhail Sagal, Kevin A. McCullough, James D. Miller
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Patent number: 7038009Abstract: The present invention relates to thermally conductive, elastomeric pads and methods for manufacturing such pads. The methods involve injection-molding a thermally conductive composition comprising about 30 to 60% by volume of an elastomer polymer matrix and about 25 to 60% by volume of a thermally conductive filler material. The resultant pads have heat transfer properties and can be used as a thermal interface to protect heat-generating electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Cool Shield, Inc.Inventors: E. Mikhail Sagal, Kevin A. McCullough, James D. Miller
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Patent number: 6986435Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-heating container for heating consumable items such as food and beverages. The container assembly includes a star-shaped inner container for holding heating media that produces an exothermic reaction, and an outer container for holding a consumable item such as food and beverages. The inner container includes a thermally conductive polymer composition, and the outer container includes a heat-insulating material. The thermally conductive polymer composition includes a base polymer matrix and filler material.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2002Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: Cool Options, Inc.Inventors: E. Mikhail Sagal, James D. Miller
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Patent number: 6981805Abstract: An electronic connector having a housing containing a circuit board with a heat-generating component, such as a photodiode or laser, is provided. The housing is molded over the circuit board and heat-generating component. The housing is made from a moldable, thermally conductive polymer composition containing a base polymer and thermally conductive filler material. Liquid crystal polymers can be used as the base polymer, and boron nitride particles and carbon fibers can be used as the thermally conductive filler materials. In one embodiment, the thermally conductive polymer composition includes 30 to 60% of a base polymer, 25% to 50% of a first thermally conductive filler material, and 10 to 25% of a second thermally conductive filler material. The molded housing is capable of dissipating heat from the heat-generating component. A method for making the electronic connector is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Cool Options, Inc.Inventors: James D. Miller, E. Mikhail Sagal, Kevin A. McCullough
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Patent number: 6976769Abstract: A light-emitting diode reflector assembly having a heat pipe and a reflector body is provided. The assembly further includes a mounting member for mounting a circuit board having an array of light-emitting diodes. The mounting member and reflector body are made from a thermally-conductive polymer composition comprising: i) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a base polymer matrix such as polycarbonate; and ii) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a thermally-conductive material such as carbon graphite.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Cool Options, Inc.Inventors: Kevin McCullough, James Miller, E. Mikhail Sagal
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Publication number: 20050189522Abstract: A polymer composition having high thermal conductivity and dielectric strength is provided. The polymer composition comprises a base polymer matrix and a thermally-conductive, electrically-insulating material. A reinforcing material such as glass can be added to the composition. The polymer composition can be molded into packaging assemblies for electronic devices such as capacitors, transistors, and resistors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: E. Mikhail Sagal, Kevin McCullough, James Miller
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Publication number: 20050101712Abstract: A thermoplastic, thermally-conductive interface article is provided. The interface article is elastomeric and can be used to provide a thermally-conductive pathway between a heat-generating product such as an electronic device and a heat-sink. The interface article also can have good electrical-conductivity. The elastomeric interface article is made from a composition comprising a base thermoplastic elastomer matrix, thermally-conductive filler material, and temperature-activated phase change material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Inventors: James Miller, Kevin McCullough, E. Mikhail Sagal, Jeffrey Panek
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Patent number: 6886625Abstract: The present invention discloses a net-shape molded elastomeric heat-dissipating device that includes an integrally formed conformable interface surface. A base elastomeric matrix material is loaded with thermally conductive filler and injected into a mold cavity to form the completed device. Further, a layer of thermally conductive pressure sensitive adhesive material is applied to the conformable interface surface to allow the device to be securely fastened to a heat-generating surface. The present invention provides superior sealing and elimination of voids and air gaps that are typically found between the thermal transfer surfaces thereby facilitating enhanced thermal transfer properties. In addition, the present invention provides a method of manufacturing an elastomeric heat sink device as described above.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Cool Options, Inc.Inventors: E. Mikhail Sagal, Jeffrey Panek, Kevin A. McCullough
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Patent number: 6851869Abstract: The electronic connector (10) includes an improved heat dissipating housing for cooling heat generating devices located within the connector (10). The electronic connector (10) of the present invention enables the cost-effective cooling of electronic devices (22, 24) within the connector (10) while realizing superior thermal conductivity and improved electromagnetic shielding. A method of forming an electronic connector (10) that includes the steps of first providing a heat generating electronic component (22, 24) capable of electronically coupling two data devices together having a first port (16a) and a second port (16b). This component (22, 24) is typically mounted or installed into a circuit board (20). An outer housing (12) of moldable thermally conductive polymer material (102, 202, 302, 402) is overmolded around the heat generating electronic component (22, 24) leaving the first port (16a) and the second port (16b) of connector (10) exposed.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2001Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Cool Options, Inc.Inventors: James D. Miller, E. Mikhail Sagal, Kevin A. McCullough