Patents by Inventor George Uhler

George Uhler 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: 9657916
    Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed, and includes at least one lighting element for emitting light, an inner diffuser, and an outer diffuser. The inner diffuser defines a lighting cavity and an outer surface, where the at least one lighting element is located within the lighting cavity. The outer diffuser surrounds the inner diffuser. The outer diffuser defines an inner surface. The outer surface of the inner diffuser and the inner surface of the outer diffuser cooperate together to define a space between the inner diffuser and the outer diffuser. The inner diffuser and the outer diffuser spread and blend the light emitted by the at least one lighting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: TECHNICAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Hussey, Timothy Chen, George Uhler, Andrew Forchione
  • Publication number: 20160348850
    Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed, and includes at least one lighting element for emitting light, an inner diffuser, and an outer diffuser. The inner diffuser defines a lighting cavity and an outer surface, where the at least one lighting element is located within the lighting cavity. The outer diffuser surrounds the inner diffuser. The outer diffuser defines an inner surface. The outer surface of the inner diffuser and the inner surface of the outer diffuser cooperate together to define a space between the inner diffuser and the outer diffuser. The inner diffuser and the outer diffuser spread and blend the light emitted by the at least one lighting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: TECHNICAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Hussey, Timothy Chen, George Uhler, Andrew Forchione
  • Patent number: 9163824
    Abstract: A lamp heat sink includes a plurality of heat dissipating fins disposed around a body and extending away from the body. The lamp heat sink further comprises a heat dissipating circumferent skirt surrounding the body and disposed between the plurality of heat dissipating fins. The lamp heat sink further comprises a plurality of channels disposed around the body, formed by the plurality of heat dissipating fins and the heat dissipating circumferent skirt. The plurality of channels each include an intake opening configured to receive cold air and an exhaust opening configured to release warm air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: TECHNICAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Chen, George Uhler
  • Patent number: 9109789
    Abstract: A lamp includes an LED assembly and a heat sink in thermal communication with the LED assembly. The heat sink includes a plurality of fins disposed around a body and extending away from the body. The lamp includes a plurality of lenses disposed around the body, in between the plurality of fins. A lens includes a slot disposed at the top of the lens and a protruding pin configured to engage with a hole on the heat sink. The lamp also includes a cap disposed at the top of the lamp. The cap includes a plurality of ridges configured to align with and interlock with the grooves of the plurality of lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: TECHNICAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: George Uhler, Timothy Chen
  • Patent number: 8979322
    Abstract: A lamp comprises an optical lens. The lamp further comprises a self-locking trim ring including a plurality of teeth. The self-locking trim ring is disposed over the optical lens. The lamp further comprises a heat sink. The heat sink has an inner chamber wherein the optical lens is disposed in the inner chamber. The heat sink also has an outer chamber disposed radially outwardly from the inner chamber. The outer chamber has a recess that engages the plurality of teeth. The self-locking trim ring secures the optical lens to the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Technical Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George Uhler, Timothy Chen
  • Patent number: 8894252
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes a thermally conductive base including an appendage protruding from a center of a first end and an opening to cavity on a second end. The appendage includes a channel coupled to the cavity. The LED lamp further includes an LED assembly disposed at an end of the protruding appendage and in thermal communication with the base. The LED assembly further includes a bulb disposed on the first end, wherein the appendage protrudes in a direction towards the center of the bulb, and wherein the LED assembly is proximate to the center of the bulb. The LED assembly further includes an electrical housing, configured to house an electrical module, disposed inside the cavity of the base. An electrical wire disposed inside the channel electrically couples the LED assembly to the electrical module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Technical Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Chen, George Uhler
  • Publication number: 20140313729
    Abstract: A lamp includes an LED assembly and a heat sink in thermal communication with the LED assembly. The heat sink includes a plurality of fins disposed around a body and extending away from the body. The lamp includes a plurality of lenses disposed around the body, in between the plurality of fins. A lens includes a slot disposed at the top of the lens and a protruding pin configured to engage with a hole on the heat sink. The lamp also includes a cap disposed at the top of the lamp. The cap includes a plurality of ridges configured to align with and interlock with the grooves of the plurality of lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Technical Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: George Uhler, Timothy Chen
  • Publication number: 20140313748
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes a thermally conductive base including an appendage protruding from a center of a first end and an opening to cavity on a second end. The appendage includes a channel coupled to the cavity. The LED lamp further includes an LED assembly disposed at an end of the protruding appendage and in thermal communication with the base. The LED assembly further includes a bulb disposed on the first end, wherein the appendage protrudes in a direction towards the center of the bulb, and wherein the LED assembly is proximate to the center of the bulb. The LED assembly further includes an electrical housing, configured to house an electrical module, disposed inside the cavity of the base. An electrical wire disposed inside the channel electrically couples the LED assembly to the electrical module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Technical Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Chen, George Uhler
  • Publication number: 20130294088
    Abstract: A lamp comprises an optical lens. The lamp further comprises a self-locking trim ring including a plurality of teeth. The self-locking trim ring is disposed over the optical lens. The lamp further comprises a heat sink. The heat sink has an inner chamber wherein the optical lens is disposed in the inner chamber. The heat sink also has an outer chamber disposed radially outwardly from the inner chamber. The outer chamber has a recess that engages the plurality of teeth. The self-locking trim ring secures the optical lens to the heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: TECHNICAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: George UHLER, Timothy CHEN
  • Publication number: 20130294097
    Abstract: A lamp heat sink includes a plurality of heat dissipating fins disposed around a body and extending away from the body. The lamp heat sink further comprises a heat dissipating circumferent skirt surrounding the body and disposed between the plurality of heat dissipating fins. The lamp heat sink further comprises a plurality of channels disposed around the body, formed by the plurality of heat dissipating fins and the heat dissipating circumferent skirt. The plurality of channels each include an intake opening configured to receive cold air and an exhaust opening configured to release warm air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Technical Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Chen, George Uhler
  • Publication number: 20070053209
    Abstract: Various embodiments of lighting assemblies, lighting apparatus, and lighting systems are provided. The lighting assemblies, apparatus, and systems can have first and second contacts disposed to retain a bulb and to pierce an insulation layer on a conductor. The lighting assemblies, lighting apparatus, and lighting systems can be low voltage lighting assemblies and lighting systems. Methods of installing lighting systems are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: George Uhler, Thomas Trojan