Patents by Inventor Forrest Starnes McCanless

Forrest Starnes McCanless 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: 11896728
    Abstract: An ultraviolet (“UV”) emission device may emit energy towards a movable surface of a conveyor system. A housing of the UV emission device may attach to a frame of the conveyor system. A lateral edge of the housing may extend across the moveable surface. The housing and a portion of the moveable surface may be inclined with respect to the frame. A barrier bracket of the UV emission device may support an absorptive barrier along the lateral edge, the absorptive barrier configured to contact the moveable surface. In a first position of the barrier bracket, the absorptive barrier contacts the moveable surface and the barrier bracket activates an interlock switch. In a second position of the barrier bracket, the barrier bracket deactivates the interlock switch. Responsive to deactivation of the interlock switch, a controller may provide a control signal to decrease power to the UV energy emission element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: ABL IP HOLDING LLC
    Inventors: Forrest Starnes McCanless, Charles Richard Shoop, Jr., Yan Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 11850319
    Abstract: An ultraviolet (“UV”) emission device may emit energy towards a movable surface of a conveyor system, A housing of the UV emission device may attach to a frame of the conveyor system. A lateral edge of the housing may extend across the moveable surface. The housing and a portion of the moveable surface may be inclined with respect to the frame. A barrier bracket of the UV emission device may support an absorptive barrier along the lateral edge, the absorptive barrier configured to contact the moveable surface. In a first position of the barrier bracket, the absorptive barrier contacts the moveable surface and the barrier bracket activates an interlock switch. In a second position of the barrier bracket, the barrier bracket deactivates the interlock switch. Responsive to deactivation of the interlock switch, a controller may provide a control signal to decrease power to the UV energy emission element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: ABL IP HOLDING LLC
    Inventors: Forrest Starnes McCanless, Charles Richard Shoop, Jr., Yan Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20230219311
    Abstract: Silicone-containing light fixture optics. A method for manufacturing an optical component may include mixing two precursors of silicone, opening a first gate of an optic forming device, moving the silicone mixture from the extrusion machine into the optic forming device, cooling the silicone mixture as it enters the optic forming device, filling a mold within the optic forming device with the silicone mixture, closing the first gate, and heating the silicone mixture in the mold to at least partially cure the silicone. Alternatively, a method for manufacturing an optical component may include depositing a layer of heat cured silicone optical material to an optical structure, arranging one or more at least partially cured silicone optics on the layer of heat cured silicone optical material, and heating the heat cured silicone optical material to permanently adhere the one or more at least partially cured silicone optics to the optical structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Craig Eugene Marquardt, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Jie Chen, John Bryan Harvey, Yinan Wu, Daniel Aaron Weiss
  • Patent number: 11353171
    Abstract: A light fixture includes an electronics housing, opposing connector assemblies and at least one light module. The electronics housing and the at least one light module are each supported by and extend between the opposing connector assemblies such that a gap is provided between the electronics housing and light module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventor: Forrest Starnes McCanless
  • Publication number: 20220096676
    Abstract: An ultraviolet (“UV”) emission device may emit energy towards a movable surface of a conveyor system. A housing of the UV emission device may attach to a frame of the conveyor system. A lateral edge of the housing may extend across the moveable surface. The housing and a portion of the moveable surface may be inclined with respect to the frame. A barrier bracket of the UV emission device may support an absorptive barrier along the lateral edge, the absorptive barrier configured to contact the moveable surface. In a first position of the barrier bracket, the absorptive barrier contacts the moveable surface and the barrier bracket activates an interlock switch. In a second position of the barrier bracket, the barrier bracket deactivates the interlock switch. Responsive to deactivation of the interlock switch, a controller may provide a control signal to decrease power to the UV energy emission element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Forrest Starnes McCanless, Charles Richard Shoop, JR., Yan Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20220096675
    Abstract: An ultraviolet (“UV”) emission device may emit energy towards a movable surface of a conveyor system. A housing of the UV emission device may attach to a frame of the conveyor system. A lateral edge of the housing may extend across the moveable surface. The housing and a portion of the moveable surface may be inclined with respect to the frame. A barrier bracket of the UV emission device may support an absorptive barrier along the lateral edge, the absorptive barrier configured to contact the moveable surface. In a first position of the barrier bracket, the absorptive barrier contacts the moveable surface and the barrier bracket activates an interlock switch. In a second position of the barrier bracket, the barrier bracket deactivates the interlock switch. Responsive to deactivation of the interlock switch, a controller may provide a control signal to decrease power to the UV energy emission element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Forrest Starnes McCanless, Charles Richard Shoop, JR., Yan Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20220096681
    Abstract: An ultraviolet (“UV”) emission device may emit energy towards a movable surface of a conveyor system, A housing of the UV emission device may attach to a frame of the conveyor system. A lateral edge of the housing may extend across the moveable surface. The housing and a portion of the moveable surface may be inclined with respect to the frame. A barrier bracket of the UV emission device may support an absorptive barrier along the lateral edge, the absorptive barrier configured to contact the moveable surface. In a first position of the barrier bracket, the absorptive barrier contacts the moveable surface and the barrier bracket activates an interlock switch. In a second position of the barrier bracket, the barrier bracket deactivates the interlock switch. Responsive to deactivation of the interlock switch, a controller may provide a control signal to decrease power to the UV energy emission element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Forrest Starnes McCanless, Charles Richard Shoop, Jr., Yan Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20210331434
    Abstract: Silicone-containing light fixture optics. A method for manufacturing an optical component may include mixing two precursors of silicone, opening a first gate of an optic forming device, moving the silicone mixture from the extrusion machine into the optic forming device, cooling the silicone mixture as it enters the optic forming device, filling a mold within the optic forming device with the silicone mixture, closing the first gate, and heating the silicone mixture in the mold to at least partially cure the silicone. Alternatively, a method for manufacturing an optical component may include depositing a layer of heat cured silicone optical material to an optical structure, arranging one or more at least partially cured silicone optics on the layer of heat cured silicone optical material, and heating the heat cured silicone optical material to permanently adhere the one or more at least partially cured silicone optics to the optical structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Craig Eugene Marquardt, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Jie Chen, John Bryan Harvey, Yinan Wu
  • Patent number: 11020917
    Abstract: Silicone-containing light fixture optics. A method for manufacturing an optical component may include mixing two precursors of silicone, opening a first gate of an optic forming device, moving the silicone mixture from the extrusion machine into the optic forming device, cooling the silicone mixture as it enters the optic forming device, filling a mold within the optic forming device with the silicone mixture, closing the first gate, and heating the silicone mixture in the mold to at least partially cure the silicone. Alternatively, a method for manufacturing an optical component may include depositing a layer of heat cured silicone optical material to an optical structure, arranging one or more at least partially cured silicone optics on the layer of heat cured silicone optical material, and heating the heat cured silicone optical material to permanently adhere the one or more at least partially cured silicone optics to the optical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Craig Eugene Marquardt, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Jie Chen, John Bryan Harvey, Yinan Wu, Daniel Aaron Weiss
  • Patent number: 10928043
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a main body, at least a portion of which is generally cylindrical, the main body having an open side, and one or more light sources disposed within the main body. The light fixture further includes one or more mounting rings configured to substantially encircle the main body and configured for mounting the light fixture. A diffuser may be provided, covering the open side of the main body and enclosing the one or more light sources within the light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Barry McCane, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Albert Tran, John Thomas Mayfield, III
  • Patent number: 10906259
    Abstract: Silicone-containing light fixture optics. A method for manufacturing an optical component may include mixing two precursors of silicone, opening a first gate of an optic forming device, moving the silicone mixture from the extrusion machine into the optic forming device, cooling the silicone mixture as it enters the optic forming device, filling a mold within the optic forming device with the silicone mixture, closing the first gate, and heating the silicone mixture in the mold to at least partially cure the silicone. Alternatively, a method for manufacturing an optical component may include depositing a layer of heat cured silicone optical material to an optical structure, arranging one or more at least partially cured silicone optics on the layer of heat cured silicone optical material, and heating the heat cured silicone optical material to permanently adhere the one or more at least partially cured silicone optics to the optical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Craig Eugene Marquardt, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Jie Chen, John Bryan Harvey, Yinan Wu, Daniel Aaron Weiss
  • Publication number: 20210016528
    Abstract: Silicone-containing light fixture optics. A method for manufacturing an optical component may include mixing two precursors of silicone, opening a first gate of an optic forming device, moving the silicone mixture from the extrusion machine into the optic forming device, cooling the silicone mixture as it enters the optic forming device, filling a mold within the optic forming device with the silicone mixture, closing the first gate, and heating the silicone mixture in the mold to at least partially cure the silicone. Alternatively, a method for manufacturing an optical component may include depositing a layer of heat cured silicone optical material to an optical structure, arranging one or more at least partially cured silicone optics on the layer of heat cured silicone optical material, and heating the heat cured silicone optical material to permanently adhere the one or more at least partially cured silicone optics to the optical structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Craig Eugene Marquardt, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Jie Chen, John Bryan Harvey, Yinan Wu, Daniel Aaron Weiss
  • Patent number: 10844979
    Abstract: A sectional guide pole for wiring includes a first support, a second support, and a joiner assembly. The first support includes a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The joiner assembly includes a first joiner and a second joiner. The joiner assembly is configured to detachably secure the first support to the second support and receive the first end of the first support between the first joiner and the second joiner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Forrest Starnes McCanless, Brandon Roberts
  • Patent number: 10807329
    Abstract: Silicone-containing light fixture optics. A method for manufacturing an optical component may include mixing two precursors of silicone, opening a first gate of an optic forming device, moving the silicone mixture from the extrusion machine into the optic forming device, cooling the silicone mixture as it enters the optic forming device, filling a mold within the optic forming device with the silicone mixture, closing the first gate, and heating the silicone mixture in the mold to at least partially cure the silicone. Alternatively, a method for manufacturing an optical component may include depositing a layer of heat cured silicone optical material to an optical structure, arranging one or more at least partially cured silicone optics on the layer of heat cured silicone optical material, and heating the heat cured silicone optical material to permanently adhere the one or more at least partially cured silicone optics to the optical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Craig Eugene Marquardt, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Jie Chen, John Bryan Harvey, Yinan Wu, Daniel Aaron Weiss
  • Publication number: 20200278090
    Abstract: A light fixture includes an electronics housing, opposing connector assemblies and at least one light module. The electronics housing and the at least one light module are each supported by and extend between the opposing connector assemblies such that a gap is provided between the electronics housing and light module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventor: Forrest Starnes McCanless
  • Publication number: 20200187321
    Abstract: A wireless holder for a light fixture includes a base and a housing removably attached to the base. The housing defines a chamber that is configured to receive a wireless module. The wireless holder may define a gap between the base and the housing when the housing is removably attached to the base. The housing may include a module holder that is movably connected to the housing and is configured to selectively retain the wireless module within the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Prashank Kansal, Forrest Starnes McCanless
  • Patent number: 10648650
    Abstract: A light fixture includes an electronic accessory module such as a wireless communication module, and a clip for mounting the accessory module to a panel of the light fixture. The clip includes features for snapping the accessory module to a panel of the light fixture, for example to a printed circuit board holding light emitting diodes or to a sheet metal panel that is part of the structure of the light fixture. The clip may hold the accessory module electronics away from any metal parts of the light fixture. In the case that the accessory module is a wireless communication module, this spacing may facilitate robust wireless communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Albert Tran, Stephen Barry McCane, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Yan Rodriguez, Ashwin Michaelraj
  • Publication number: 20200124255
    Abstract: A light fixture includes an electronic accessory module such as a wireless communication module, and a clip for mounting the accessory module to a panel of the light fixture. The clip includes features for snapping the accessory module to a panel of the light fixture, for example to a printed circuit board holding light emitting diodes or to a sheet metal panel that is part of the structure of the light fixture. The clip may hold the accessory module electronics away from any metal parts of the light fixture. In the case that the accessory module is a wireless communication module, this spacing may facilitate robust wireless communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Albert Tran, Stephen Barry McCane, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Yan Rodriguez, Ashwin Michaelraj
  • Publication number: 20200049333
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a main body, at least a portion of which is generally cylindrical, the main body having an open side, and one or more light sources disposed within the main body. The light fixture further includes one or more mounting rings configured to substantially encircle the main body and configured for mounting the light fixture. A diffuser may be provided, covering the open side of the main body and enclosing the one or more light sources within the light fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Stephen Barry McCane, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Albert Tran, John Thomas Mayfield, III
  • Patent number: 10508777
    Abstract: Retrofit kits for retrofitting LED light engines into existing light fixture housings. The retrofit kit includes a hook bracket that may be mounted in the housing and from which an end of the LED light engine can be suspended so as to permit an installer to electrically connect the LED light engine. The retrofit kit also includes a mounting bracket to secure the free end of the LED light engine into the housing after the LED light engine has been rotated upwardly into the housing from the hanging position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Barry McCane, Forrest Starnes McCanless