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).
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Patent number: 11766501Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz, Richard Nicolai
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Patent number: 11612030Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, Karl Edward Keppeler, John Thomas Boccio, Michael Boyd
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Publication number: 20220151040Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Frank Zarcone, Karl Edward Keppeler, John Thomas Boccio, Michael Boyd
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Patent number: 11317486Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, Karl Edward Keppeler, John Thomas Boccio, Michael Boyd
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Publication number: 20210298143Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Frank Zarcone, Karl Edward Keppeler, John Thomas Boccio, Michael Boyd
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Patent number: 11125399Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 2020Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd
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Patent number: 11085623Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 4, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz
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Publication number: 20210178008Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz, Richard Nicolai
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Patent number: 11026305Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, James D. Chermak, Fred Katz
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Publication number: 20210144817Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Frank Zarcone, James D. Chermak, Fred Katz
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Patent number: 10960098Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz, Richard Nicolai
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Patent number: 10897799Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Frank Zarcone, James D. Chermak, Fred Katz
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Publication number: 20200363050Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz
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Patent number: 10753589Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz
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Publication number: 20200182444Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz
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Patent number: 10557623Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: APOGEE LIGHTING HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz
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Publication number: 20200009286Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz, Richard Nicolai
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Publication number: 20180320874Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Richard Nicolai, Frank Zarcone, Michael Boyd, Fred Katz