Patents by Inventor Fredric S. Maxik

Fredric S. Maxik 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).

  • SYSTEM FOR GENERATING LIGHT HAVING A CONSTANT COLOR TEMPERATURE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20130293124
    Abstract: A lighting system and method for maintaining constant color output. The lighting system may include a first light-emitting diode (LED) configured to emit a first color, a second LED configured to emit a second color, control circuitry configured to control the operation of the first LED, and a temperature sensor positioned in thermal communication with at least one of the first LED and the second LED and in electrical communication with the control circuitry. The luminous intensity of the second LED may vary with temperature. The control circuitry may be configured to control the luminous intensity of the first LED responsive to a temperature indication from the temperature sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, George Du, Robert R. Soler, Eliza Katar Grove
  • SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR USE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY PHOTO-SENSITIVE AREA
    Publication number: 20130278148
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for outdoor lighting, which generally include two or more light sources. One light source is a monochromatic light source producing a light with a peak wavelength of about 580 nm or above. A second light source is a polychromatic light source producing a green-tint white light. During a standby operational mode, a control system maintains the first light source illuminated. The control system, which includes an integrated imaging system, illuminates both the first light source and the second light source when the imaging system identifies a target in an illumination area. Methods of preparing and using such outdoor lighting system are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Valerie A. Bastien, James Lynn Schellack, Eliza Katar Grove
  • LED FLUID PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130280135
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for the treatment and purification of fluids (e.g., water) using a light-emitting diode (LED) light source. In one embodiment, for example, there is provided a fluid flow conduit having an LED light source and a photo-catalytic material disposed therein. The LED light source emits ultraviolet light with a peak wavelength between about 265 nm and about 400 nm. In operation, the photo-catalytic material absorbs the ultraviolet light from the LED light source, and releases free radicals into the fluid. The free radicals then degrade organic substances (e.g., bacteria) in the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Robert R. Soler, Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Valerie Ann Bastien, James Lynn Schellack, Eliza Katar Grove
  • SYSTEM FOR GENERATING NON-HOMOGENOUS BIOLOGICALLY-ADJUSTED LIGHT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20130257312
    Abstract: A lighting system including a plurality of luminaires capable of generating polychromatic light having a dominant wavelength in the visible spectrum and arranged into an array and a computerized device electrically coupled to the plurality of luminaires so as to selectively operate each individual luminaire to produce source light varying with each other and with time. The computerized device operates the luminaire such that each luminaire emits a source light, the source lights combining to form a combined light having selected characteristics. Each of the plurality of luminaires may be operable to emit light having increased spectral opponency, thereby reducing melatonin suppression. The source lights, when perceived directly, recreate a lighting scenario having varying lighting characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Valerie A. Bastien, James Lynn Schellack
  • High efficacy lighting signal converter and associated methods
    Patent number: 8547391
    Abstract: A signal adapting chromacity system to control that may include a signal conversion engine to receive a source signal designating a color of light defined by a two spatial plus luminance dimensional color space, such as the xxY color space. The signal conversion engine may convert the source signal to a three dimensional color space defined within a subset gamut of a full color gamut, such as an RGW, RBW, or GBW color space. The subset gamut may include a first color light, a second color light and a high efficacy light. The signal conversion engine may perform a conversion operation to convert the source signal to an output signal, using the output signal to drive light emitting diodes (LEDs). The conversion operation may be a matrix, angular or linear conversion operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Robert R. Soler, David E. Bartine, Ran Zhou, Valerie A. Bastien, Matthew Regan, Eliza Katar Grove, Eric Bretschneider
  • Dual characteristic color conversion enclosure and associated methods
    Patent number: 8545034
    Abstract: A light converting device includes a wide production conversion material and a narrow production conversion material to convert the source light into a first and second interim light, respectively. The conversion materials may be included in, or applied to, an enclosure. The first and second interim light may be included in a converted light. The converted light may be included with the source light to create a white light. The wide production conversion material may have wide absorption and scatter characteristics. The narrow production conversion material may have narrow absorption and scatter characteristics to substantially reduce inefficiencies caused by double conversion of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Robert R. Soler, David E. Bartine, Eliza Katar Grove, Mark Andrew Oostdyk
  • Wavelength sensing lighting system and associated methods for national security application
    Patent number: 8515289
    Abstract: A wavelength sensing lighting system may include a light source, a sensor and a controller. One or more light sources and sensors may be included in an array. The light source may emit an illuminating light and the sensor may sense an environmental light. The illuminating light may include data light. The lighting system may include a plurality of nodes connected in a network. The nodes may communicate by emitting and receiving the data light, which may be analyzed by the controller. The light source and the sensor may be provided by a light emitting semiconductor device that is capable of emitting illuminating light and receiving environmental light. A conversion material may convert the wavelength of a source light into a converted light. The conversion material may increase the wavelength range of light emittable and detectable by the lighting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Environmental Light Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Pedro Medelius
  • Light fixture and associated LED board and monolithic optic
    Patent number: 8506118
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is directed to a light fixture useful for area lighting. The light fixture includes a housing having a base and a top, and a light emitting diode (LED) light emission module disposed within the housing. The light emission module includes a centrally disposed aperture that receives a centrally disposed power lead for powering the light emission module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Lighting Sciene Group Corporation
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Zach Gibler, Eric Bretschneider, David Henderson, Addy Widjaja
  • DUAL CHARACTERISTIC COLOR CONVERSION ENCLOSURE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20130188330
    Abstract: A light converting device includes a wide production conversion material and a narrow production conversion material to convert the source light into a first and second interim light, respectively. The conversion materials may be included in, or applied to, an enclosure. The first and second interim light may be included in a converted light. The converted light may be included with the source light to create a white light. The wide production conversion material may have wide absorption and scatter characteristics. The narrow production conversion material may have narrow absorption and scatter characteristics to substantially reduce inefficiencies caused by double conversion of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Robert R. Soler, David E. Bartine, Eliza Katar Grove, Mark Andrew Oostdyk
  • Wavelength sensing lighting system and associated methods
    Patent number: 8492995
    Abstract: A wavelength sensing lighting system may include a light source, a sensor and a controller. One or more light sources and sensors may be included in an array. The light source may emit an illuminating light and the sensor may sense an environmental light. The illuminating light may include data light. The lighting system may include a plurality of nodes connected in a network. The nodes may communicate by emitting and receiving the data light, which may be analyzed by the controller. The light source and the sensor may be provided by a light emitting semiconductor device that is capable of emitting illuminating light and receiving environmental light. A conversion material may convert the wavelength of a source light into a converted sight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Environmental Light Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Eric Bretschneider, Pedro Medelius, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Gregory Flickinger
  • LED lighting system
    Patent number: 8476829
    Abstract: LED lighting systems and methods of manufacture, which include one or more of the following: (1) a solid state active heat sink for cooling one or more LED chips; (2) a front end power supply providing high voltage to the active heat sink component; (3) a front end power supply that provides a relatively low voltage load to a plurality of LED chips; (4) a front end hybrid power supply with both a high and low voltage output, wherein the high voltage is at least 2kV higher than the low voltage output; (5) an over-mold encapsulating the front end components, wherein the over-mold is provided by a reaction injection molding process; (6) a digital micro-minor device (DMD) for providing pixilated light, color mixing, and intensity control; and (7) an optic having quantum dots (QDs), wherein the light output of the DMD activates for the QDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Biological Illumination, LLC
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Valerie Ann Bastien, James Lynn Schellack, Eliza Katar Grove
  • Sustainable outdoor lighting system and associated methods
    Patent number: 8475002
    Abstract: A light fixture is described that measures the ambient light intensity and determines whether to provide illumination. The light fixture may further determine a traffic status proximate the fixture and adjust the illumination accordingly. A network of light fixtures is also provided, the light fixtures communicating data to each other and determining illumination states therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Matthew Regan, Addy S. Widjaja, Mark Andrew Oostdyk
  • Color conversion occlusion and associated methods
    Patent number: 8465167
    Abstract: A light converting device is described for receiving source light within a source wavelength range, converting the source light into a converted light, and reflecting the converted light to a desired output direction. The lighting device may use a color conversion occlusion to receive the source light and reflect a converted light in the desired output direction. The converted light may be intermediately reflected by the enclosure as it is directed in the desired output direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Eric Bretschneider, Robert R. Soler, David E. Bartine
  • TUNABLE LED LAMP FOR PRODUCING BIOLOGICALLY-ADJUSTED LIGHT
    Publication number: 20130140988
    Abstract: A tunable light-emitting diode (LED) lamp for producing an adjustable light output. In one embodiment, the LED lamp includes a drive circuit for driving LED dies in one of a plurality of light output configurations (e.g., a pre-sleep configuration, a phase-shift configuration, and a general lighting configuration). Further, the LED lamp may include an output-select controller and/or input sensor electrically coupled to the drive circuit to select the light output configuration. As such, the LED lamp is tunable to generate different levels of spectral output, appropriate for varying biological circumstance, while maintaining a commercially acceptable light quality and color rendering index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Robert R. Soler, Eliza Katar Grove
  • REMOTE LIGHTING DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20130135847
    Abstract: A lighting device to receive solar light by a color conversion optic and convert the solar light into a powering light, increasing the efficiency of electrical power generation using a photovoltaic system. The electrical power may be stored by a battery, from which it may be drawn to drive a lighting element to emit illuminating light. The illuminating light may be received and converted by the color conversion optic into a converted light, providing illumination in a desired wavelength range. The color conversion optic may be positionable adjacent to the photovoltaic system or the lighting element to convert light. A controller may be included to control the color conversion operation. The controller may be connected to a sensor or a timer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Robert R. Soler, David E. Bartine
  • WAVELENGTH SENSING LIGHTING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY APPLICATION
    Publication number: 20130129349
    Abstract: A wavelength sensing lighting system may include a light source, a sensor and a controller. One or more light sources and sensors may be included in an array. The light source may emit an illuminating light and the sensor may sense an environmental light. The illuminating light may include data light. The lighting system may include a plurality of nodes connected in a network. The nodes may communicate by emitting and receiving the data light, which may be analyzed by the controller. The light source and the sensor may be provided by a light emitting semiconductor device that is capable of emitting illuminating light and receiving environmental light. A conversion material may convert the wavelength of a source light into a converted light. The conversion material may increase the wavelength range of light emittable and detectable by the lighting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP CORPORATION
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David E. Bartine, Pedro Medelius
  • Roadway lamp
    Patent number: D684285
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Mark Andrew Oostdyk, Ran Zhou, Addy S. Widjaja, Robert R. Soler, David E. Bartine
  • Roadway lamp
    Patent number: D687998
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, Addy S. Widjaja, Mark Andrew Oostdyk, Ran Zhou, Robert R. Soler, David E. Bartine
  • Luminaire
    Patent number: D687986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David Henderson, Mark Penley Boomgaarden, Addy S. Widjaja, Emilio Flores, Shane Sullivan, Wei Sun
  • Luminaire
    Patent number: D689218
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Fredric S. Maxik, David Henderson, Mark Penley Boomgaarden, Addy S. Widjaja, Emilio Flores, Shane Sullivan, Wei Sun