Patents by Inventor Frank Zarcone

Frank Zarcone 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: 11766501
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a first compartment including a light sealed air plenum and a first lighting source arranged in the plenum to irradiate passing air through the plenum to destroy pathogens. A second compartment is configured to be external to the first compartment. A second lighting source is arranged in the second compartment to illuminate an area adjacent to the second compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz, Richard Nicolai
  • Patent number: 11612030
    Abstract: A color correction device includes a computation engine including a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The computation engine is configured to receive reference color data. A software application stored in the memory and configured to compute adjustment values needed to achieve the reference color data from a target color. An output configured to output color corrected signals to light emitting diodes (LEDs) to achieve a reference color associated with the reference color data from the target color of the LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Zarcone, Karl Edward Keppeler, John Thomas Boccio, Michael Boyd
  • Publication number: 20220151040
    Abstract: A color correction device includes a computation engine including a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The computation engine is configured to receive reference color data. A software application stored in the memory and configured to compute adjustment values needed to achieve the reference color data from a target color. An output configured to output color corrected signals to light emitting diodes (LEDs) to achieve a reference color associated with the reference color data from the target color of the LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Frank Zarcone, Karl Edward Keppeler, John Thomas Boccio, Michael Boyd
  • Patent number: 11317486
    Abstract: A color correction device includes a computation engine including a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The computation engine is configured to receive reference color data. A software application stored in the memory and configured to compute adjustment values needed to achieve the reference color data from a target color. An output configured to output color corrected signals to light emitting diodes (LEDs) to achieve a reference color associated with the reference color data from the target color of the LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Zarcone, Karl Edward Keppeler, John Thomas Boccio, Michael Boyd
  • Publication number: 20210298143
    Abstract: A color correction device includes a computation engine including a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The computation engine is configured to receive reference color data. A software application stored in the memory and configured to compute adjustment values needed to achieve the reference color data from a target color. An output configured to output color corrected signals to light emitting diodes (LEDs) to achieve a reference color associated with the reference color data from the target color of the LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Frank Zarcone, Karl Edward Keppeler, John Thomas Boccio, Michael Boyd
  • Patent number: 11125399
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a substrate, an electrical circuit operably coupled to the substrate, a connector block operably coupled to the substrate and in electrical communication with the electrical circuit, and a casing disposed over the substrate, the electrical circuit, and the connector block. A portion of the casing defines a contact surface. The contact surface and a portion of the substrate define a cavity therebetween. A portion of the contact surface of the casing abuts a corresponding portion of the connector block to provide mechanical support to a joint formed between a portion of connector block and a portion of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd
  • Patent number: 11085623
    Abstract: A junction box includes a bottom portion including a first end portion and a second end portion and a top portion configured to mate with the bottom portion. The top and bottom portions form a first opening to receive a first cable at the first end portion and form a second opening to receive a second cable at the second end portion. Interchangeable connection blocks are included for receiving wires of different gauges to make connections between the first cable and the second cable. A connection block receiving-feature is formed in the bottom portion to secure the connection blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz
  • Publication number: 20210178008
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a first compartment including a light sealed air plenum and a first lighting source arranged in the plenum to irradiate passing air through the plenum to destroy pathogens. A second compartment is configured to be external to the first compartment. A second lighting source is arranged in the second compartment to illuminate an area adjacent to the second compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz, Richard Nicolai
  • Patent number: 11026305
    Abstract: A balance circuit includes a reference circuit configured to generate current through strings of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The reference circuit includes a first string of LEDs in series coupled to a collector node of a first transistor. A base drive current resistor is connected between the collector node and a base node of the first transistor. A base emitter resistor is connected between the base node and an emitter of the first transistor such that a reference voltage is generated on the base node during operation. Another stage receives the reference voltage to generate a tracking current through a second transistor and a second string of LEDs connected to a base of the second transistor, wherein a current through the first string of LEDs is uniformly tracked by the tracking current through the second string of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Zarcone, James D. Chermak, Fred Katz
  • Publication number: 20210144817
    Abstract: A balance circuit includes a reference circuit configured to generate current through strings of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The reference circuit includes a first string of LEDs in series coupled to a collector node of a first transistor. A base drive current resistor is connected between the collector node and a base node of the first transistor. A base emitter resistor is connected between the base node and an emitter of the first transistor such that a reference voltage is generated on the base node during operation. Another stage receives the reference voltage to generate a tracking current through a second transistor and a second string of LEDs connected to a base of the second transistor, wherein a current through the first string of LEDs is uniformly tracked by the tracking current through the second string or LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Frank Zarcone, James D. Chermak, Fred Katz
  • Patent number: 10960098
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a first compartment including a light sealed air plenum and a first lighting source arranged in the plenum to irradiate passing air through the plenum to destroy pathogens. A second compartment is configured to be external to the first compartment. A second lighting source is arranged in the second compartment to illuminate an area adjacent to the second compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz, Richard Nicolai
  • Patent number: 10897799
    Abstract: A balance circuit includes a node on which a reference voltage is generated to control current through a first component string and a first resistor connected to the first component string. A stage receives the reference voltage to generate a tracking current through a second component string and a second resistor connected to the second component string, wherein a current through the first component string is uniformly tracked by the tracking current through the second component string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Zarcone, James D. Chermak, Fred Katz
  • Publication number: 20200363050
    Abstract: A junction box includes a bottom portion including a first end portion and a second end portion and a top portion configured to mate with the bottom portion. The top and bottom portions form a first opening to receive a first cable at the first end portion and form a second opening to receive a second cable at the second end portion. Interchangeable connection blocks are included for receiving wires of different gauges to make connections between the first cable and the second cable. A connection block receiving-feature is formed in the bottom portion to secure the connection blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz
  • Patent number: 10753589
    Abstract: A junction box includes a bottom portion including a first end portion and a second end portion and a top portion configured to mate with the bottom portion. The top and bottom portions form a first opening to receive a first cable at the first end portion and form a second opening to receive a second cable at the second end portion. Interchangeable connection blocks are included for receiving wires of different gauges to make connections between the first cable and the second cable. A connection block receiving-feature is formed in the bottom portion to secure the connection blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz
  • Publication number: 20200182444
    Abstract: A junction box includes a bottom portion including a first end portion and a second end portion and a top portion configured to mate with the bottom portion. The top and bottom portions form a first opening to receive a first cable at the first end portion and form a second opening to receive a second cable at the second end portion. Interchangeable connection blocks are included for receiving wires of different gauges to make connections between the first cable and the second cable. A connection block receiving-feature is formed in the bottom portion to secure the connection blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz
  • Patent number: 10557623
    Abstract: A junction box includes a bottom portion including a first end portion and a second end portion and a top portion configured to mate with the bottom portion. The top and bottom portions form a first opening to receive a first cable at the first end portion and form a second opening to receive a second cable at the second end portion. Interchangeable connection blocks are included for receiving wires of different gauges to make connections between the first cable and the second cable. A connection block receiving-feature is formed in the bottom portion to secure the connection blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz
  • Publication number: 20200009286
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a first compartment including a light sealed air plenum and a first lighting source arranged in the plenum to irradiate passing air through the plenum to destroy pathogens. A second compartment is configured to be external to the first compartment. A second lighting source is arranged in the second compartment to illuminate an area adjacent to the second compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz, Richard Nicolai
  • Publication number: 20180320874
    Abstract: A junction box includes a bottom portion including a first end portion and a second end portion and a top portion configured to mate with the bottom portion. The top and bottom portions form a first opening to receive a first cable at the first end portion and form a second opening to receive a second cable at the second end portion. Interchangeable connection blocks are included for receiving wires of different gauges to make connections between the first cable and the second cable. A connection block receiving-feature is formed in the bottom portion to secure the connection blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz