Patents by Inventor Gerald Edwards
Gerald Edwards 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: 11856920Abstract: The present invention comprises a novel fishing tackle storage device and method formed by combining at least one connector and one collar, when operably assembled, efficiently supports and stores fishing tackle, and may be carried and positioned in a receptacle. In preferred embodiments, the various elements of the device, each configured, and when operably assembled form a fishing tackle storage device capable of both internal and external fishing tackle storage. The preferred embodiments of the aforementioned device includes the importance of apertures, caps, plugs, adhesives, methods of attachment, and their role in applications of internally and externally storing fishing tackle and its accessibility. Also included in these embodiments is the importance of the materials which make up their composition to accept and store fishing tackle effectively.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventor: Gerald Edward Pahl
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Publication number: 20230380031Abstract: A LED based lighting apparatus is disclosed. The light engine used in the lighting apparatus may use printed circuit board and have a plurality of LED groups that are independently controllable by a control unit. The power supply input and return paths connected to each LED group may be implemented on different layers to allow a compact footprint that may be used with traditional fluorescent encasements with relatively little modification. The LEDs may comprise a subset of LEDs having a first colour and a subset of LEDs having a second colour different from said first colour intertwined on the light engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventor: Gerald Edward BRIGGS
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Patent number: 11653429Abstract: A LED based lighting apparatus is disclosed. The light engine used in the lighting apparatus may use printed circuit board and have a plurality of LED groups that are independently controllable by a control unit. The power supply input and return paths connected to each LED group may be implemented on different layers to allow a compact footprint that may be used with traditional fluorescent encasements with relatively little modification. The LEDs may comprise a subset of LEDs having a first colour and a subset of LEDs having a second colour different from said first colour intertwined on the light engine.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventor: Gerald Edward Briggs
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Patent number: 11312568Abstract: A medially stabilized surge suppressor has longitudinal members joined together at opposite ends of the members and a medial disk supporting the members. The longitudinal members are fastened to the medial disks by tabs that pass through elongate slots located in the longitudinal members. The longitudinal members each include a number of flow orifices that enable fluid through the flow orifices as well as between the longitudinal members. The end portions of the longitudinal members are joined at each of first and second junctions by a pin and a washer forming a non-rotable connection between them.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Liquid Surge Control LLCInventors: Gary K. Maurer, Gerald Edward Russell
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Publication number: 20220090726Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide (PAS) foam layer that circumscribes a hollow inner tube and may have a 50% or greater density reduction relative to the density of an un-foamed PAS polymer material and/or a 50% or greater thermal conductivity reduction relative to the thermal conductivity of an un-foamed PAS polymer material and/or 50% or greater thermal effusivity reduction relative to the thermal effusivity of an un-foamed PAS polymer material. The PAS foam layer may have a low density (e.g., less than 0.67 g/cc) and/or a low thermal conductivity (e.g., anywhere from 0.017 W/(m-K) to 0.145 W/(m-K)) and/or a low thermal effusivity (e.g., less than 316 Ws1/2/m2/K, optionally anywhere from 38 Ws1/2/m2/K to 316 Ws1/2/m2/K) even at high temperatures (e.g., above 400 degrees Fahrenheit (° F.) (about 204 degrees Celsius (° C.)). Such a PAS foam layer may have characteristics appropriate for use as part of a steam hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Sahil GUPTA, Gerald EDWARDS, John JANSEN, Lee BEITZEL
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Publication number: 20220030686Abstract: Control apparatus and system for controlling an output of a constant current driver are disclosed. A control apparatus is coupled between a constant current driver and a load, such as a lighting module, in order to add functionality to the overall system. The control apparatus is powered by the constant current driver and may control the dimming of the constant current driver by controlling the 0-10V dim input into the driver. The control apparatus may comprise one or more switching elements between the constant current driver and the load to allow for mixing of groups of LEDs of various colors or color temperatures. The control apparatus may include a buffer load to mitigate negative impacts of turning on the lighting module after a period of deactivation. The control apparatus can also be adapted to operate as a dim-to-warm module within a lighting apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventors: Sean MacLean Murray, Yan Vermette, Gerald Edward Briggs, Julien Girard
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Publication number: 20210293403Abstract: A LED based lighting apparatus is disclosed. The light engine used in the lighting apparatus may use printed circuit board and have a plurality of LED groups that are independently controllable by a control unit. The power supply input and return paths connected to each LED group may be implemented on different layers to allow a compact footprint that may be used with traditional fluorescent encasements with relatively little modification. The LEDs may comprise a subset of LEDs having a first colour and a subset of LEDs having a second colour different from said first colour intertwined on the light engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventor: Gerald Edward BRIGGS
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Patent number: 11083062Abstract: Control apparatus and system for controlling an output of a constant current driver are disclosed. A control apparatus is coupled between a constant current driver and a load, such as a lighting module, in order to add functionality to the overall system. The control apparatus is powered by the constant current driver and may control the dimming of the constant current driver by controlling the 0-10V dim input into the driver. The control apparatus may comprise one or more switching elements between the constant current driver and the load to allow for mixing of groups of LEDs of various colors or color temperatures. The control apparatus may include a buffer load to mitigate negative impacts of turning on the lighting module after a period of deactivation. The control apparatus can also be adapted to operate as a dim-to-warm module within a lighting apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventors: Sean MacLean Murray, Yan Vermette, Gerald Edward Briggs, Julien Girard
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Patent number: 10939527Abstract: A LED based lighting apparatus is disclosed. The light engine used in the lighting apparatus may use printed circuit board and have a plurality of LED groups that are independently controllable by a control unit. The power supply input and return paths connected to each LED group may be implemented on different layers to allow a compact footprint that may be used with traditional fluorescent encasements with relatively little modification. The LEDs may comprise a subset of LEDs having a first colour and a subset of LEDs having a second colour different from said first colour intertwined on the light engine.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventor: Gerald Edward Briggs
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Patent number: 10757784Abstract: A lighting apparatus that may comprise a voltage converter operable to supply a current to at least two LED channels coupled between a high voltage rail and a low voltage rail coupled to the voltage converter output is disclosed. The LED channels may be operated to selectively allow a current to flow through them. The lighting apparatus may also have a control module operable to control the total current from the voltage converter and the current through each of the LED channels. The control module may also be operable to set the respective control signals to maintain a constant total current from the voltage converter while permitting aspects of the light output including, the intensity, color, and color temperature to be set and varied. Additionally, the control module may be operable to synchronize the various control signals, obtain a representative sample of the current through the voltage converter, and operate in different modes.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventor: Gerald Edward Briggs
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Publication number: 20200260549Abstract: Control apparatus and system for controlling an output of a constant current driver are disclosed. A control apparatus is coupled between a constant current driver and a load, such as a lighting module, in order to add functionality to the overall system. The control apparatus is powered by the constant current driver and may control the dimming of the constant current driver by controlling the 0-10V dim input into the driver. The control apparatus may comprise one or more switching elements between the constant current driver and the load to allow for mixing of groups of LEDs of various colors or color temperatures. The control apparatus may include a buffer load to mitigate negative impacts of turning on the lighting module after a period of deactivation. The control apparatus can also be adapted to operate as a dim-to-warm module within a lighting apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventors: Sean MacLean MURRAY, Yan VERMETTE, Gerald Edward BRIGGS, Julien GIRARD
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Publication number: 20200260555Abstract: A LED based lighting apparatus is disclosed. The light engine used in the lighting apparatus may use printed circuit board and have a plurality of LED groups that are independently controllable by a control unit. The power supply input and return paths connected to each LED group may be implemented on different layers to allow a compact footprint that may be used with traditional fluorescent encasements with relatively little modification. The LEDs may comprise a subset of LEDs having a first colour and a subset of LEDs having a second colour different from said first colour intertwined on the light engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventor: Gerald Edward BRIGGS
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Patent number: 10568170Abstract: A LED based lighting apparatus is disclosed. The light engine used in the lighting apparatus may use printed circuit board and have a plurality of LED groups that are independently controllable by a control unit. The power supply input and return paths connected to each LED group may be implemented on different layers to allow a compact footprint that may be used with traditional fluorescent encasements with relatively little modification. The LEDs may comprise a subset of LEDs having a first colour and a subset of LEDs having a second colour different from said first colour intertwined on the light engine.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Arkalumen Inc.Inventor: Gerald Edward Briggs
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Patent number: 10568180Abstract: Control apparatus and system for controlling an output of a constant current driver are disclosed. A control apparatus is coupled between a constant current driver and a load, such as a lighting module, in order to add functionality to the overall system. The control apparatus is powered by the constant current driver and may control the dimming of the constant current driver by controlling the 0-10V dim input into the driver. The control apparatus may comprise one or more switching elements between the constant current driver and the load to allow for mixing of groups of LEDs of various colors or color temperatures. The control apparatus may include a buffer load to mitigate negative impacts of turning on the lighting module after a period of deactivation. The control apparatus can also be adapted to operate as a dim-to-warm module within a lighting apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventors: Sean MacLean Murray, Yan Vermette, Gerald Edward Briggs, Julien Girard
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Publication number: 20190364633Abstract: A LED based lighting apparatus is disclosed. The light engine used in the lighting apparatus may use printed circuit board and have a plurality of LED groups that are independently controllable by a control unit. The power supply input and return paths connected to each LED group may be implemented on different layers to allow a compact footprint that may be used with traditional fluorescent encasements with relatively little modification. The LEDs may comprise a subset of LEDs having a first colour and a subset of LEDs having a second colour different from said first colour intertwined on the light engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventor: Gerald Edward BRIGGS
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Publication number: 20190306949Abstract: Control apparatus and system for controlling an output of a constant current driver are disclosed. A control apparatus is coupled between a constant current driver and a load, such as a lighting module, in order to add functionality to the overall system. The control apparatus is powered by the constant current driver and may control the dimming of the constant current driver by controlling the 0-10 V dim input into the driver. The control apparatus may comprise one or more switching elements between the constant current driver and the load to allow for mixing of groups of LEDs of various colors or color temperatures. The control apparatus may include a buffer load to mitigate negative impacts of turning on the lighting module after a period of deactivation. The control apparatus can also be adapted to operate as a dim-to-warm module within a lighting apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventors: Sean MacLean Murray, Yan Vermette, Gerald Edward Briggs, Julien Girard
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Patent number: 10251229Abstract: A LED based lighting apparatus is disclosed. The light engine used in the lighting apparatus may use printed circuit board and have a plurality of LED groups that are independently controllable by a control unit. The power supply input and return paths connected to each LED group may be implemented on different layers to allow a compact footprint that may be used with traditional fluorescent encasements with relatively little modification. The LEDs may comprise a subset of LEDs having a first color and a subset of LEDs having a second color different from said first color intertwined on the light engine.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventor: Gerald Edward Briggs
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Patent number: 10225904Abstract: Method and control apparatus for controlling a lighting module based on a constant current level from a power source are disclosed. The control apparatus may be operable: to determine an indication of a constant current level of the power source; to determine an activation ratio in which to activate first and second groups of LEDs each cycle period based upon the indication of the constant current level; and to selectively couple the first and second groups of LEDs to the power source each cycle period based upon the first activation ratio. The first and second groups of LEDs may comprise LEDs of first and second color temperatures respectively. The control apparatus can be adapted to operate as a dim-to-warm module within a lighting apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: ARKALUMEN, INC.Inventors: Sean MacLean Murray, Yan Vermette, Gerald Edward Briggs, Julien Girard
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Publication number: 20180279432Abstract: A LED based lighting apparatus is disclosed. The light engine used in the lighting apparatus may use printed circuit board and have a plurality of LED groups that are independently controllable by a control unit. The power supply input and return paths connected to each LED group may be implemented on different layers to allow a compact footprint that may be used with traditional fluorescent encasements with relatively little modification. The LEDs may comprise a subset of LEDs having a first colour and a subset of LEDs having a second colour different from said first colour intertwined on the light engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventor: Gerald Edward BRIGGS
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Patent number: 9992829Abstract: Control apparatus and system for controlling an output of a constant current driver are disclosed. A control apparatus is coupled between a constant current driver and a load, such as a lighting module, in order to add functionality to the overall system. The control apparatus is powered by the constant current driver and may control the dimming of the constant current driver by controlling the 0-10V dim input into the driver. The control apparatus may comprise one or more switching elements between the constant current driver and the load to allow for mixing of groups of LEDs of various colors or color temperatures. The control apparatus may include a buffer load to mitigate negative impacts of turning on the lighting module after a period of deactivation. The control apparatus can also be adapted to operate as a dim-to-warm module within a lighting apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: ARKALUMEN INC.Inventors: Gerald Edward Briggs, Sean MacLean Murray, Yan Vermette, Julien Girard