Patents by Inventor Frank Tornyai
Frank Tornyai 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: 11162663Abstract: A lighting fixture including a light source including an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a reflector including a input end adjacent the array of LEDs and an output end opposite the input end such that the light source emits light through the reflector from the input end through the output end. The reflector further includes a first, a second, a third, and a fourth sidewall that extend from the input end to the output end. The first and the second sidewalls each include an interior surface, the third and the fourth sidewalls each include an interior surface having a reflectivity that is more diffuse than the interior surfaces of the first and second sidewalls. A lens is adjacent the output end of the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.Inventors: David J. Kinzer, Frank Tornyai
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Patent number: 11149923Abstract: A lighting fixture including a light source having an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs); a reflector having an input end adjacent the array of LEDs and an output end opposite the input end such that the light source emits light through the reflector from the input end through the output end; and a tandem lens array adjacent the output end of the reflector. The tandem lens array includes a first side that faces toward the array of LEDs and a second side that is opposite the first side, wherein the first side includes an array of lenses and the second side includes an array of lenses.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.Inventors: David J. Kinzer, Frank Tornyai
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Publication number: 20200378580Abstract: A lighting fixture including a light source having an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs); a reflector having an input end adjacent the array of LEDs and an output end opposite the input end such that the light source emits light through the reflector from the input end through the output end; and a tandem lens array adjacent the output end of the reflector. The tandem lens array includes a first side that faces toward the array of LEDs and a second side that is opposite the first side, wherein the first side includes an array of lenses and the second side includes an array of lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: David J. Kinzer, Frank Tornyai
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Patent number: 10845030Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a housing, light source, reflector, tandem lens array, shutter blade, and condenser. The housing includes an outlet. An optical axis extends centrally through the outlet. The light source includes an array of light-emitting diodes. The reflector has an input end positioned along the optical axis between the light source and the outlet. The reflector has an output end positioned along the optical axis between the input end and the outlet. The light source emits light from the input end through the output end. The tandem lens array is positioned along the optical axis between the output end and the outlet. The shutter blade is positioned along the optical axis between the tandem lens array and the outlet. The shutter blade is disposed at least partially within the housing. The condenser, including a lens, is positioned along the optical axis between the shutter blade and the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.Inventor: Frank Tornyai
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Patent number: 10753580Abstract: A lighting fixture including a light source including an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a reflector including a input end adjacent the array of LEDs and an output end opposite the input end such that the light source emits light through the reflector from the input end through the output end. The reflector further includes a first, a second, a third, and a fourth sidewall that extend from the input end to the output end. The first and the second sidewalls each include an interior surface, the third and the fourth sidewalls each include an interior surface having a reflectivity that is more diffuse than the interior surfaces of the first and second sidewalls. A lens is adjacent the output end of the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.Inventors: David J. Kinzer, Frank Tornyai
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Publication number: 20200103097Abstract: A lighting fixture including a light source including an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a reflector including a input end adjacent the array of LEDs and an output end opposite the input end such that the light source emits light through the reflector from the input end through the output end. The reflector further includes a first, a second, a third, and a fourth sidewall that extend from the input end to the output end. The first and the second sidewalls each include an interior surface, the third and the fourth sidewalls each include an interior surface having a reflectivity that is more diffuse than the interior surfaces of the first and second sidewalls. A lens is adjacent the output end of the reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: David J. Kinzer, Frank Tornyai
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Patent number: 10378730Abstract: A cyc light assembly comprising a base having a front opening, a lighting element supported by the base, a first reflector (e.g., a specular reflector) positioned on a rear side of the lighting element, and a lens positioned in the front opening. The lens includes a plurality of cylinder lens portions that preferably are substantially parallel to each other and substantially horizontally oriented. A diffuser can be positioned to cover the front opening. In one embodiment, a central axis of the lighting element intersects the first reflector (e.g., at a midsection). A recycling reflector can be positioned in front of the lens, and side reflectors can be positioned on opposing sides of the lighting element. Preferably, the side reflectors are substantially planar and are angled to diverge from each other toward the front direction and toward an upward direction, away from the lighting element.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.Inventors: David Kinzer, Frank Tornyai
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Publication number: 20180119924Abstract: A cyc light assembly comprising a base having a front opening, a lighting element supported by the base, a first reflector (e.g., a specular reflector) positioned on a rear side of the lighting element, and a lens positioned in the front opening. The lens includes a plurality of cylinder lens portions that preferably are substantially parallel to each other and substantially horizontally oriented. A diffuser can be positioned to cover the front opening. In one embodiment, a central axis of the lighting element intersects the first reflector (e.g., at a midsection). A recycling reflector can be positioned in front of the lens, and side reflectors can be positioned on opposing sides of the lighting element. Preferably, the side reflectors are substantially planar and are angled to diverge from each other toward the front direction and toward an upward direction, away from the lighting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: David Kinzer, Frank Tornyai
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Patent number: 9140425Abstract: A luminaire including a light engine having a light source and a housing and a light-diffusing attachment that includes a frame secured to the housing of the light engine, a refracting lens supported by the frame, and a diffuser supported by the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.Inventors: David Kinzer, Frank Tornyai, Sunya Nimityongskul
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Publication number: 20140247602Abstract: A luminaire including a light engine having a light source and a housing and a light-diffusing attachment that includes a frame secured to the housing of the light engine, a refracting lens supported by the frame, and a diffuser supported by the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: ELECTRONIC THEATRE CONTROLS, INC.Inventors: David Kinzer, Frank Tornyai, Sunya Nimityongskul
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Publication number: 20120140463Abstract: A lighting fixture comprising a light source including an array of LEDs, a plurality of collimating optics, and a light-mixing assembly comprising a reflective tube having a converging section and a diverging section. The array comprises LEDs have a plurality of colors, such as at least one white LED and at least one amber LED positioned on a perimeter of the array. The reflective tube preferably includes a necked portion between the converging section and the diverging section. For example, a sidewall of the reflective tube can be longitudinally curved (e.g., in the shape of an asphere or a parabola). In one embodiment, a shape of the sidewall of the reflective tube can be adjustable to modify the light wash exiting the light-mixing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: David J. Kinzer, Frank Tornyai