Patents by Inventor Gary David Trott

Gary David Trott 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: 9581750
    Abstract: A luminaire for use in lighting a large open space such as a parking lot or deck of a parking garage includes a plurality of optical waveguides disposed in side-by-side relationship and together defining a closed path and at least one LED associated with each optical waveguide and disposed at a first end of the associated optical waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr., Brian Kinnune, Gary David Trott, Mario A. Castillo, Peter Lopez, S. Scott Pratt, Mark Dixon, William L. Dungan
  • Patent number: 9423104
    Abstract: The fixture includes an elongated back reflector along the longitudinal direction of the fixture and at least one light source mounted to a heat sink structure and arranged to emit at least a portion of light toward the back reflector. The back reflector redirects at least a portion of the light toward an exit lens which interacts with the light as it is emitted from the fixture. Both the shape of the individual fixture elements (e.g., the back reflector and the exit lens) and the arrangement of these elements provide an asymmetrical light output distribution. Various mount mechanisms may be used to attach the fixture to a surface such as a ceiling or a wall, or the fixture may be suspended from a in a pendant configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: John Durkee, Dong Lu, Paul Kenneth Pickard, William Laird Dungan, Gary David Trott
  • Patent number: 9310035
    Abstract: There is provided a light fixture comprising a baffle system and a side reflector, the baffle system comprising at least an outer baffle structure and an inner baffle structure. Also, there is provided a light fixture which comprises at least two recessed concentric square elements, triangular connecting elements and lenses which are recessed from the faces of each of the square elements. In some embodiments, the lighting device comprises at least one solid state light emitter. In some embodiments, the light fixture further comprises at least one lens positioned between at least two respective baffle elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary David Trott, Paul Kenneth Pickard
  • Publication number: 20150198760
    Abstract: A luminaire for use in lighting a large open space such as a parking lot or deck of a parking garage includes a plurality of optical waveguides disposed in side-by-side relationship and together defining a closed path and at least one LED associated with each optical waveguide and disposed at a first end of the associated optical waveguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, JR., Brian Kinnune, Gary David Trott, Mario A. Castillo, Peter Lopez, S. Scott Pratt, Mark Dixon, William L. Dungan
  • Publication number: 20150109820
    Abstract: A luminaire for use in lighting a large open space such as a parking lot or deck of a parking garage includes a plurality of optical waveguides disposed in side-by-side relationship and together defining a closed path and at least one LED associated with each optical waveguide and disposed at a first end of the associated optical waveguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, Brian Kinnune, Gary David Trott, Mario A. Castillo, Peter Lopez, S. Scott Pratt, Mark Dixon, William L. Dungan
  • Publication number: 20140355302
    Abstract: A luminaire for use in lighting a large open space such as a parking lot or deck of a parking garage includes a plurality of optical waveguides disposed in side-by-side relationship and together defining a closed path and at least one LED associated with each optical waveguide and disposed at a first end of the associated optical waveguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, JR., Brian Kinnune, Gary David Trott, Mario A. Castillo, Peter Lopez, S. Scott Pratt, Mark Dixon, William L. Dungan
  • Publication number: 20140268720
    Abstract: A modular troffer-style fixture that is well-suited for use with solid state light sources, such as LEDs, to provide a surface ambient light (SAL). The fixture comprises two structural components: a housing subassembly and a lighting subassembly. These two subassemblies may be removably attached to operate as a singular fixture. Many different lighting subassemblies may be compatible with a single housing subassembly and vice versa. The housing subassembly comprises a body that is mountable to an external structure. The lighting subassembly comprises the light sources and optical elements that tailor the light to achieve a particular profile. Electronics necessary to power and control the light sources may be disposed in the housing subassembly, the lighting subassembly, or both. Various mount mechanisms may be used to attach the fixture to a surface such as a ceiling or a wall. Multiple fixtures can be connected serially to provide an extended continuous fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: William Laird Dungan, James Michael Lay, Nathan Snell, Gary David Trott
  • Publication number: 20140268721
    Abstract: A linear solid state lighting fixture with asymmetric distribution. The fixture comprises an elongated back reflector along the longitudinal direction of the fixture. At least one light source is arranged to emit toward the back reflector. The source(s) are mounted to a heat sink structure such that at least a portion of light emitted from the source(s) first impinges on the back reflector which redirects at least a portion of the light toward an exit lens. The exit lens interacts with the light as it is emitted from the fixture. Both the shape of the individual fixture elements (e.g., the back reflector and the exit lens) and the arrangement of these elements provide an asymmetrical light output distribution. Various mount mechanisms may be used to attach the fixture to a surface such as a ceiling or a wall, or the fixture may be suspended from a in a pendant configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: John Durkee, Dong Lu, Paul Kenneth Pickard, William Laird Dungan, Gary David Trott
  • Patent number: 8789975
    Abstract: A lighting device comprises a heat sink, a housing mounted to and/or thermally coupled to the heat sink, a basket assembly attached to the housing, a solid state light emitter thermally coupled to the heat sink, and a baffle assembly attached to the housing. Also, a lighting device comprising a basket assembly and a baffle assembly. In some embodiments, the basket assembly comprises a first member defining a first opening, a second member, a space between the first and second members, and lenses in the opening and in the space. In some embodiments, the heat sink extends farther in a first direction in a first plane than a largest dimension of the housing in any plane which is parallel to the first plane. In some embodiments, at least one additional component (e.g., a power supply module or a junction box) is in contact with the heat sink element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Pickard, Gary David Trott
  • Publication number: 20140167621
    Abstract: A fixture comprising a light sensor and an actuator for assigning the fixture to at least one zone. A fixture comprising a light source, a motion sensor and a light sensor. A fixture comprising a motion sensor, a light sensor and a wireless transmitter (optionally also a wireless receiver). A fixture configured to detect light brightness values over a time-span, and identify a period of time with smallest average brightness. A fixture configured to dim at a first rate when a motion sensor senses no motion for a designated period of time, and optionally also configured to brighten at a second rate when the motion sensor detects motion. A fixture configured to dim to not less than a designated percentage unless motion is detected during the dimming. A lighting control system, comprising fixtures and an actuator configured to assign fixtures to zones. Also, other lighting control systems and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: Gary David TROTT, Paul Kenneth PICKARD, James Michael LAY
  • Patent number: 8668513
    Abstract: Fixtures, apparatuses, and related methods are provided that provide for a non-Edison connection for receiving a lamp housing of a lighting device having a non-Edison connector. The fixture can include a fixture housing and a non-Edison socket securable to the fixture housing. The fixture can also include an engagement device for engaging a lamp housing of a lighting device that has a non-Edison connector upon insertion of the lamp housing into the fixture housing and engaging the non-Edison socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Pickard, James Michael Lay, Gary David Trott
  • Patent number: 8596811
    Abstract: A lighting device, comprising a housing and at least one mounting clip. The housing comprises an electrical connection region engageable in an electrical receptacle. The mounting clip is pivotable from a first position, where an end region of the mounting clip does not extend beyond a periphery of the housing, to a second position, where the end region extends beyond the housing periphery. Also, a lighting device, comprising a housing, a trim element and at least one mounting clip. The mounting clip is pivotable, such that if the mounting clip is in a second position and then the trim element is rotated, the mounting clip will pivot to a third position, where the mounting clip engages the housing such that the trim element is biased toward a ceiling or other structure in which the lighting device is mounted. Also, methods of installing housings and/or trim elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary David Trott, Paul Kenneth Pickard
  • Patent number: 8439531
    Abstract: A lighting assembly, comprising a light engine assembly and a room-side element. The room-side element is in contact with the light engine assembly. The light engine assembly comprises at least one trim element and a light engine. The trim element defines a trim element internal space. The light engine comprises at least one solid state light emitter, and is positioned within the trim element internal space. Also, a lighting assembly, comprising a light engine assembly and means for dissipating heat from the light engine assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary David Trott, Paul Kenneth Pickard
  • Patent number: 8292453
    Abstract: A lighting device, comprising a housing and at least one mounting clip. The housing comprises an electrical connection region engageable in an electrical receptacle. The mounting clip is pivotable from a first position, where an end region of the mounting clip does not extend beyond a periphery of the housing, to a second position, where the end region extends beyond the housing periphery. Also, a lighting device, comprising a housing, a trim element and at least one mounting clip. The mounting clip is pivotable, such that if the mounting clip is in a second position and then the trim element is rotated, the mounting clip will pivot to a third position, where the mounting clip engages the housing such that the trim element is biased toward a ceiling or other structure in which the lighting device is mounted. Also, methods of installing housings and/or trim elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary David Trott, Paul Kenneth Pickard
  • Patent number: 8287142
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for adapting unfinished lighting fixture rough-ins to receive a lighting module, such as an incandescent light bulb or a light-emitting diode (LED) lighting device, are disclosed. According to one aspect, a universal adapter is provided that can be inserted into an existing lighting fixture rough-in, secured in place, and electrically connected to the lighting fixture rough-in. In this way, the adapter stands in place of the finishing section typically used in current lighting fixture designs. As a result, the adapter can modify an unfinished lighting fixture so that it can be used with a variety of lighting elements beyond those designed to be used with the specific configuration of the lighting fixture rough-in.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Pickard, Gary David Trott, Daniel W. Niles, James Michael Lay
  • Publication number: 20120257384
    Abstract: A lighting device comprises a heat sink, a housing mounted to and/or thermally coupled to the heat sink, a basket assembly attached to the housing, a solid state light emitter thermally coupled to the heat sink, and a baffle assembly attached to the housing. Also, a lighting device comprising a basket assembly and a baffle assembly. In some embodiments, the basket assembly comprises a first member defining a first opening, a second member, a space between the first and second members, and lenses in the opening and in the space. In some embodiments, the heat sink extends farther in a first direction in a first plane than a largest dimension of the housing in any plane which is parallel to the first plane. In some embodiments, at least one additional component (e.g., a power supply module or a junction box) is in contact with the heat sink element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth PICKARD, Gary David Trott
  • Publication number: 20120243234
    Abstract: A diffuser for a lighting device comprises a diffuser region, a hook element and a nose element. A light fixture comprises a housing with an opening and a diffuser as described above, in which the nose element extends through the opening, optionally further comprising an accessory including at least one spring element engaging the hook element. A light fixture structure comprises a housing defining an opening and an first attachment element comprising a nose element, a hook element and a connection region, and optionally further comprising a diffuser engaging a first portion of the hook element, and/or an accessory which engages a second portion of the hook element. An eyeball accessory comprises first and second housing elements pivotably attached to each other. An accessory for a light fixture comprises a housing member and a spring element engageable with a fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary David TROTT, Paul Kenneth Pickard, Edward Roger Adams, Antony Paul Van De Ven
  • Patent number: D673711
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Pickard, Mark D. Edmond, Dong Lu, Gerald Negley, Nick Nguyen, Patrick John O'Flaherty, Gary David Trott
  • Patent number: D761483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Scott Pratt, William L. Dungan, Kurt S. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr., Brian Kinnune, Gary David Trott
  • Patent number: D777368
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Scott Pratt, William L. Dungan, Kurt S. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr., Brian Kinnune, Gary David Trott, Mario A. Castillo