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).
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Patent number: 10393341Abstract: A tri-lobe optic for a linear light source, and related light rails, retrofit kits and light fixtures, are disclosed. The linear light source defines a light emitting region along an axis. The tri-lobe optic includes an optical material having a constant cross-sectional profile along a direction of the axis from a first axial end to a second axial end. The cross-sectional profile includes a first azimuthal side relative to the axis and concave and convex curves relative to the axis. The curves are a first concave curve coupled with the first azimuthal side, a first convex curve, a second concave curve, a second convex curve and a third concave curve. Each of the concave curves defines a lobe of the optical material along the direction of the axis. The cross-sectional profile further includes a second azimuthal side relative to the axis, coupled with the third concave curve.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventor: Forrest Starnes McCanless
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Patent number: 10327312Abstract: A Bluetooth beacon for a luminaire assembly includes a module and an antenna associated with the module. The Bluetooth beacon is monted such that the antenna is communicatively visible from a light emitting side of the luminaire assembly. The Bluetooth beacon is configured to provide a signal extending a predetermined distance from the luminaire assembly such that a Bluetooth receiver on a user device can receive a signal from the Bluetooth beacon.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Forrest Starnes McCanless, Stephen Haight Lydecker, Albert Tran, Stephen Barry McCane
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Publication number: 20190168471Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Craig Eugene Marquardt, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Jie Chen, John Bryan Harvey, Yinan Wu, Daniel Aaron Weiss
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Patent number: 10253956Abstract: An LED luminaire includes a reflector, a channel, and a printed circuit board (PCB) onto which LEDs are mounted. Each of the reflector, the channel, and the PCB includes a feature(s) that permit their attachment to each other without the need for separate fasteners and tools. Embodiments of the LED luminaire may also include an optic and a pair of end caps, also designed for assembly into the LED luminaire without the use of or need for separate fasteners and tools.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventor: Forrest Starnes McCanless
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Patent number: 10219357Abstract: A Bluetooth beacon for a luminaire assembly includes a module and an antenna associated with the module. The Bluetooth beacon is monted such that the antenna is communicatively visible from a light emitting side of the luminaire assembly. The Bluetooth beacon is configured to provide a signal extending a predetermined distance from the luminaire assembly such that a Bluetooth receiver on a user device can receive a signal from the Bluetooth beacon.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Forrest Starnes McCanless, Stephen Haight Lydecker, Albert Tran, Stephen Barry McCane
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Publication number: 20190016073Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Craig Eugene Marquardt, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Jie Chen, John Bryan Harvey, Yinan Wu, Daniel Aaron Weiss
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Patent number: 10113716Abstract: An LED luminaire includes a reflector, a channel, and a printed circuit board (PCB) onto which LEDs are mounted. Each of the reflector, the channel, and the PCB includes a feature(s) that permit their attachment to each other without the need for separate fasteners and tools. Embodiments of the LED luminaire may also include an optic and a pair of end caps, also designed for assembly into the LED luminaire without the use of or need for separate fasteners and tools.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventor: Forrest Starnes McCanless
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Publication number: 20180202581Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Forrest Starnes McCanless, Brandon Roberts
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Publication number: 20180194089Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Craig Eugene Marquardt, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Jie Chen, John Bryan Harvey, Yinan Wu, Daniel Aaron Weiss
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Publication number: 20180074151Abstract: A Bluetooth beacon for a luminaire assembly includes a module and an antenna associated with the module. The Bluetooth beacon is monted such that the antenna is communicatively visible from a light emitting side of the luminaire assembly. The Bluetooth beacon is configured to provide a signal extending a predetermined distance from the luminaire assembly such that a Bluetooth receiver on a user device can receive a signal from the Bluetooth beacon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Forrest Starnes McCanless, Stephen Haight Lydecker, Albert Tran, Stephen Barry McCane
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Publication number: 20180077781Abstract: A Bluetooth beacon for a luminaire assembly includes a module and an antenna associated with the module. The Bluetooth beacon is monted such that the antenna is communicatively visible from a light emitting side of the luminaire assembly. The Bluetooth beacon is configured to provide a signal extending a predetermined distance from the luminaire assembly such that a Bluetooth receiver on a user device can receive a signal from the Bluetooth beacon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Forrest Starnes McCanless, Stephen Haight Lydecker, Albert Tran, Stephen Barry McCane
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Publication number: 20180066813Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Stephen Barry McCane, Forrest Starnes McCanless
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Patent number: 9822937Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Stephen Barry McCane, Forrest Starnes McCanless
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Patent number: 9797580Abstract: Light fixtures for illuminating spaces that use light emitting diode-based light sources and that incorporate chip on board technology that enables the light emitting diode to be mounted directly on a portion of the light fixture. In some embodiments, the light fixture includes a reflector assembly onto which the light emitting diode is directly mounted. In other embodiments, the reflector assembly includes an aperture that receives a board having chip on board technology onto which the light emitting diode is directly mounted. In some embodiments, the light fixture also includes a diffuser for diffusing the light emanating from the light emitting diodes.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Jeffrey Mansfield Quinlan, Mark Anthony Hand, Forrest Starnes McCanless, John T. Mayfield, III
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Publication number: 20170059139Abstract: An LED luminaire includes a reflector, a channel, and a printed circuit board (PCB) onto which LEDs are mounted. Each of the reflector, the channel, and the PCB includes a feature(s) that permit their attachment to each other without the need for separate fasteners and tools. Embodiments of the LED luminaire may also include an optic and a pair of end caps, also designed for assembly into the LED luminaire without the use of or need for separate fasteners and tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventor: Forrest Starnes McCanless
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Publication number: 20160312960Abstract: A tri-lobe optic for a linear light source, and related light rails, retrofit kits and light fixtures, are disclosed. The linear light source defines a light emitting region along an axis. The tri-lobe optic includes an optical material having a constant cross-sectional profile along a direction of the axis from a first axial end to a second axial end. The cross-sectional profile includes a first azimuthal side relative to the axis and concave and convex curves relative to the axis. The curves are a first concave curve coupled with the first azimuthal side, a first convex curve, a second concave curve, a second convex curve and a third concave curve. Each of the concave curves defines a lobe of the optical material along the direction of the axis. The cross-sectional profile further includes a second azimuthal side relative to the axis, coupled with the third concave curve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventor: Forrest Starnes McCanless
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Publication number: 20160033088Abstract: A light emitting diode (“LED”) light module that can be installed in lighting fixtures—either new lighting fixtures or existing lighting fixtures already installed in the field. The LED light module includes a LED assembly mounted on a reflector. The LED light module is positioned in a light fixture housing to emit light from the fixture housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: John T. Mayfield, III, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Stephen Barry McCane
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Publication number: 20150362132Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Stephen Barry McCane, Forrest Starnes McCanless
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Publication number: 20150283768Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Applicant: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Craig Eugene Marquardt, Forrest Starnes McCanless, Jie Chen, John Bryan Harvey, Yinan Wu, Daniel Aaron Weiss
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Patent number: D779112Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventor: Forrest Starnes McCanless