Patents by Inventor Eric Thosteson

Eric Thosteson 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: 11857732
    Abstract: Embodiments include a lighting device that includes a first illumination source comprising a light-emitting diode (LED) of a first color that generates a first light output with a first melanopic ratio of greater than 0.8, and a second illumination source comprising an LED of a second color that generates a second light output with a second melanopic ratio that is less than the first melanopic ratio. The lighting device also includes a light distribution unit for directing and distributing illumination generated by the first and second illumination sources, where at least one of the first illumination source and the second illumination source is affixed to the light distribution unit, and where the first and second illumination sources are oriented relative to one another such that their respective light outputs are directed in different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Biological Innovation and Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Soler, Eric Thosteson
  • Patent number: 11426555
    Abstract: Embodiments include a lighting device that includes a first illumination source comprising a light-emitting diode (LED) of a first color that generates a first light output with a first melanopic ratio of 0.4 to 1.2, and a second illumination source comprising an LED of a second color that generates a second light output with a second melanopic ratio that is less than the first melanopic ratio. The lighting device also includes a light distribution unit for directing and distributing illumination generated by the first and second illumination sources, where at least one of the first illumination source and the second illumination source is affixed to the light distribution unit, and where the first and second illumination sources are oriented relative to one another such that their respective light outputs are directed in different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Biological Innovation and Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Soler, Eric Thosteson
  • Publication number: 20220233806
    Abstract: Embodiments include a lighting device that includes a first illumination source comprising a light-emitting diode (LED) of a first color that generates a first light output with a first melanopic ratio of greater than 0.8, and a second illumination source comprising an LED of a second color that generates a second light output with a second melanopic ratio that is less than the first melanopic ratio. The lighting device also includes a light distribution unit for directing and distributing illumination generated by the first and second illumination sources, where at least one of the first illumination source and the second illumination source is affixed to the light distribution unit, and where the first and second illumination sources are oriented relative to one another such that their respective light outputs are directed in different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Biological Innovation and Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Soler, Eric Thosteson
  • Publication number: 20200214101
    Abstract: Embodiments include a lighting device that includes a first illumination source comprising a light-emitting diode (LED) of a first color that generates a first light output with a first melanopic ratio of 0.4 to 1.2, and a second illumination source comprising an LED of a second color that generates a second light output with a second melanopic ratio that is less than the first melanopic ratio. The lighting device also includes a light distribution unit for directing and distributing illumination generated by the first and second illumination sources, where at least one of the first illumination source and the second illumination source is affixed to the light distribution unit, and where the first and second illumination sources are oriented relative to one another such that their respective light outputs are directed in different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Biological Innovation and Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Soler, Eric Thosteson
  • Patent number: 10595376
    Abstract: Luminaries, fixtures, systems and methods of providing both spectrally and spatially targeted illumination are disclosed. Intelligent lighting systems with programmable interfaces for customizing spectral and spatial light output to an individual user are also disclosed. Lighting fixtures including table and floor lamps with adjustable spectral output designed to coordinate with the time of day and human circadian rhythms are described. Adjustable light distribution units that provide for both indirect lighting and task lighting that may be independently varied with respect to color so as to illuminate and facilitate circadian rhythm regulation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL INNOVATION & OPTIMIZATION SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Soler, Eric Thosteson
  • Patent number: 10517231
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to fixtures, systems and methods for providing vegetation grow light fixtures with auxiliary power and/or data communication ports or hubs allowing for expansion of their functionality, modularity and adaptability. The addition of power or communication ports integrated with a grow light fixture enables other components to be connected directly to and powered by the grow light fixture. Such components may include but are not limited to supplemental lighting, sensors and actuators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Biological Innovation and Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Thosteson, Neil Yorio
  • Publication number: 20190090324
    Abstract: Systems and methods for limiting inrush current spikes in multi-load systems are disclosed. Inrush current limiting modules according to some embodiments comprise programmable microcontrollers and logic activated switches that connect loads to main power in a staggered and non-simultaneous manner thereby limiting inrush current spikes. Applications include agricultural grow systems employing multiple grow light fixtures and other high power and multiple load systems. Programmable logic controlled switching mechanisms operating under reserve power and integrated into power supplies are also disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and methods for uniform dimming of high power LED lighting fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Biological Innovation & Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Thosteson, Luis Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20180332777
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to fixtures, systems and methods for providing vegetation grow light fixtures with auxiliary power and/or data communication ports or hubs allowing for expansion of their functionality, modularity and adaptability. The addition of power or communication ports integrated with a grow light fixture enables other components to be connected directly to and powered by the grow light fixture. Such components may include but are not limited to supplemental lighting, sensors and actuators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: Biological Innovation & Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Thosteson, Neil Yorio
  • Publication number: 20180206306
    Abstract: Systems and methods for limiting inrush current spikes in multi-load systems are disclosed. Inrush current limiting modules according to some embodiments comprise programmable microcontrollers and logic activated switches that connect loads to main power in a staggered and non-simultaneous manner thereby limiting inrush current spikes. Applications include agricultural grow systems employing multiple grow light fixtures and other high power and multiple load systems. Programmable logic controlled switching mechanisms operating under reserve power and integrated into power supplies are also disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and methods for uniform dimming of high power LED lighting fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Biological Innovation & Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Thosteson, Luis Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20180172227
    Abstract: Luminaries, fixtures, systems and methods of providing both spectrally and spatially targeted illumination are disclosed. Lighting fixtures including troffer type fixtures comprising LED packages with high melanopic flux and secondary optics for spatially directing or modulating illumination to facilitate or optimize biological effects of lighting are described. Also disclosed are human centric LED lighting fixtures and designs that are designed to coordinate with the time of day and human circadian rhythms. Luminaires that provide control and variation spectral output and that provide indirect spatially targeted lighting so as are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Soler, Eric Thosteson
  • Publication number: 20180177017
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving color accuracy and uniformity in LED illumination systems are disclosed including light engines, switching circuits and methods of adding phosphors or lumiphoric materials for controlling the addition or subtraction of light from one or more color light sources of the light engines to produce light of a uniform and consistent color. Systems and methods of providing LED light engines and associated illumination spectrums that are both visually appealing, rich in melanopic flux and that reduce blue light hazard exposure are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Biological Innovation & Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Soler, Eric Thosteson, Eliza Balestracci
  • Patent number: 9943042
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to fixtures, systems and methods for providing vegetation grow light fixtures with auxiliary power and/or data communication ports or hubs allowing for expansion of their functionality, modularity and adaptability. The addition of power or communication ports integrated with a grow light fixture enables other components to be connected directly to and powered by the grow light fixture. Such components may include but are not limited to supplemental lighting, sensors and actuators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Biological Innovation & Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Thosteson, Neil Yorio
  • Publication number: 20180087755
    Abstract: Disclosed are adjustable LED grow light fixtures and lights that have low profiles and are configurable for different plant grow environments. Also disclosed are LED grow light fixtures that are fully assembled and collapsible to a compact configuration for efficient packaging and shipping. Embodiments include low profile and highly efficient LED lighting fixtures that are light, easily installed and are configurable to a variety of light distribution patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Biological Innovation & Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Neil Yorio, Shane Sullivan, Richard LeClair, Wei Sun, Eric Thosteson
  • Publication number: 20180077767
    Abstract: Luminaries, fixtures, systems and methods of providing both spectrally and spatially targeted illumination are disclosed. Intelligent lighting systems with programmable interfaces for customizing spectral and spatial light output to an individual user are also disclosed. Lighting fixtures including table and floor lamps with adjustable spectral output designed to coordinate with the time of day and human circadian rhythms are described. Adjustable light distribution units that provide for both indirect lighting and task lighting that may be independently varied with respect to color so as to illuminate and facilitate circadian rhythm regulation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: Biological Innovation & Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Soler, Eric Thosteson
  • Publication number: 20180070421
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving color accuracy and uniformity in LED illumination systems are disclosed including light engines and switching circuits for controlling the addition or subtraction of light from one or more color light sources of the light engines to produce light of a uniform and consistent color. Systems and methods of providing LED light engines and associated illumination spectrums that are both visually appealing and rich in melanopic flux are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Biological Innovation & Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Soler, Eric Thosteson, Eliza Balestracci
  • Patent number: 9844116
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving color accuracy and uniformity in LED illumination systems are disclosed including light engines, switching circuits and methods of adding phosphors or lumiphoric materials for controlling the addition or subtraction of light from one or more color light sources of the light engines to produce light of a uniform and consistent color. Systems and methods of providing LED light engines and associated illumination spectrums that are both visually appealing, rich in melanopic flux and that reduce blue light hazard exposure are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Biological Innovation & Optimization Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Soler, Eric Thosteson, Eliza Balestracci
  • Publication number: 20170303369
    Abstract: Systems and methods for limiting inrush current spikes in multi-load systems are disclosed. Inrush current limiting modules according to some embodiments comprise programmable microcontrollers and logic activated switches that connect loads to main power in a staggered and non-simultaneous manner thereby limiting inrush current spikes. Applications include agricultural grow systems employing multiple grow light fixtures and other high power and multiple load systems. Programmable logic controlled switching mechanisms operating under reserve power and integrated into power supplies are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Eric Thosteson
  • Patent number: 9788387
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving color accuracy and uniformity in LED illumination systems are disclosed including light engines and switching circuits for controlling the addition or subtraction of light from one or more color light sources of the light engines to produce light of a uniform and consistent color. Systems and methods of providing LED light engines and associated illumination spectrums that are both visually appealing and rich in melanopic flux are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL INNOVATION & OPTIMIZATION SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Soler, Eric Thosteson, Eliza Balestracci
  • Patent number: D797344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL INNOVATION & OPTIMIZATION SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Neil Yorio, Shane Sullivan, Eric Thosteson, Sean Tegart
  • Patent number: D819875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: BIOLOGICAL INNOVATION & OPTIMIZATION SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Neil Yorio, Shane Sullivan, Richard LeClair, Wei Sun, Eric Thosteson