Patents by Inventor James P. Sferra

James P. Sferra 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: 9541255
    Abstract: A luminaire and reflector module for the luminaire are disclosed wherein the reflector has a base plate defining a plurality of reflector light source apertures and a plurality of reflectors extending integrally and individually from the base plate adjacent to the light source apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Sferra, John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry A. Akers, Brian J. Orth
  • Publication number: 20150345741
    Abstract: A luminaire and reflector module for the luminaire are disclosed wherein the reflector has a base plate defining a plurality of reflector light source apertures and a plurality of reflectors extending integrally and individually from the base plate adjacent to the light source apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Sferra, John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry A. Akers, Brian J. Orth
  • Patent number: 8696171
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a light source, a plate, and frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements that are in thermal communication with the light source. The plate can have a dissipative portion extending outward from a point of thermal communication between the plate and the light source. The frame can at least partially enclose the light source and may also be in thermal communication therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
  • Publication number: 20130242564
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a light source, a plate, and frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements that are in thermal communication with the light source. The plate can have a dissipative portion extending outward from a point of thermal communication between the plate and the light source. The frame can at least partially enclose the light source and may also be in thermal communication therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: LSI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
  • Patent number: 8480264
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a light source, a plate, and frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements that are in thermal communication with the light source. The plate can have a dissipative portion extending outward from a point of thermal communication between the plate and the light source. The frame can at least partially enclose the light source and may also be in thermal communication therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
  • Patent number: 8382334
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a light source, a plate, and frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements that are in thermal communication with the light source. The plate can have a dissipative portion extending outward from a point of thermal communication between the plate and the light source. The frame can at least partially enclose the light source and may also be in thermal communication therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
  • Publication number: 20120230029
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a light source, a plate, and frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements that are in thermal communication with the light source. The plate can have a dissipative portion extending outward from a point of thermal communication between the plate and the light source. The frame can at least partially enclose the light source and may also be in thermal communication therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: LSI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
  • Patent number: 8215799
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a light source, a plate, and frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements that are in thermal communication with the light source. The plate can have a dissipative portion extending outward from a point of thermal communication between the plate and the light source. The frame can at least partially enclose the light source and may also be in thermal communication therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A Akers, John D. Boyer
  • Publication number: 20100073930
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a light source, a plate, and frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements that are in thermal communication with the light source. The plate can have a dissipative portion extending outward from a point of thermal communication between the plate and the light source. The frame can at least partially enclose the light source and may also be in thermal communication therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: LSI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
  • Patent number: 6422720
    Abstract: A retrofit luminaire assembly for mounting in an existing canopy fixture housing and methods of installing same. The retrofit luminaire assembly includes a planar panel having electrical control elements mounted to an upper surface of the panel. A lamp is received in a lamp socket mounted to the panel with a light-emitting section of the lamp extending away from a lower surface of the panel. A lens is mounted to the lower surface of the panel for enclosing the light-emitting section of the lamp. The panel preferably has a pair of oppositely directed pivot members which are adapted to engage with inwardly directed flanges of the canopy fixture housing to removably and pivotally support the panel for movement between a vertical, inoperative position and a horizontal, operative position. Flange extension members are provided to engage the inwardly directed flanges of the fixture housing to reduce the size of the opening for larger fixture housings to a desired common size opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: LSI Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry F. Fischer, Robert E. Kaeser, Mark C. Reed, James P. Sferra, James G. Vanden Eynden
  • Publication number: 20010006463
    Abstract: A retrofit luminaire assembly for mounting in an existing canopy fixture housing and methods of installing same. The retrofit luminaire assembly includes a planar panel having electrical control elements mounted to an upper surface of the panel. A lamp is received in a lamp socket mounted to the panel with a light-emitting section of the lamp extending away from a lower surface of the panel. A lens is mounted to the lower surface of the panel for enclosing the light-emitting section of the lamp. The panel preferably has a pair of oppositely directed pivot members which are adapted to engage with inwardly directed flanges of the canopy fixture housing to removably and pivotally support the panel for movement between a vertical, inoperative position and a horizontal, operative position. Flange extension members are provided to engage the inwardly directed flanges of the fixture housing to reduce the size of the opening for larger fixture housings to a desired common size opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Inventors: Jerry F. Fischer, Robert E. Kaeser, Mark C. Reed, James P. Sferra, James G. Vanden Eynden
  • Patent number: 6168300
    Abstract: A retrofit luminaire assembly for mounting in an existing canopy fixture housing and methods of installing same. The retrofit luminaire assembly includes a planar panel having electrical control elements mounted to an upper surface of the panel. A lamp is received in a lamp socket mounted to the panel with a light-emitting section of the lamp extending away from a lower surface of the panel. A lens is mounted to the lower surface of the panel for enclosing the light-emitting section of the lamp. The panel preferably has a pair of oppositely directed pivot members which are adapted to engage with inwardly directed flanges of the canopy fixture housing to removably and pivotally support the panel for movement between a vertical, inoperative position and a horizontal, operative position. Methods of installing the retrofit luminaire assembly in the existing canopy fixture housing are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry F. Fischer, Robert E. Kaeser, Mark C. Reed, James P. Sferra, James G. Vanden Eynden
  • Patent number: 5997158
    Abstract: A retrofit luminaire assembly for mounting in an existing canopy fixture housing and methods of installing same. The retrofit luminaire assembly includes a planar panel having electrical control elements mounted to an upper surface of the panel. A lamp is received in a lamp socket mounted to the panel with a light-emitting section of the lamp extending away from a lower surface of the panel. A lens is mounted to the lower surface of the panel for enclosing the light-emitting section of the lamp. The panel preferably has a pair of oppositely directed pivot members which are adapted to engage with inwardly directed flanges of the canopy fixture housing to removably and pivotally support the panel for movement between a vertical, inoperative position and a horizontal, operative position. Methods of installing the retrofit luminaire assembly in the existing canopy fixture housing are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry F. Fischer, Robert E. Kaeser, Mark C. Reed, James P. Sferra, James G. Vanden Eynden
  • Patent number: 4512098
    Abstract: In the manufacture of large signs, flexible sign facing material is fastened in stretched condition to a frame which is collapsed for shipping and erected at the job site to eliminate slack and restore its full length. Slide locking members are utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Assignee: Lighting Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Ready, Donald E. Whipple, James P. Sferra
  • Patent number: D598160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James P. Sferra, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry A. Akers
  • Patent number: D598161
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James P. Sferra, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry A. Akers
  • Patent number: D603081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James P. Sferra, Rob A. Rooms
  • Patent number: D611188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James P. Sferra, Rob A. Rooms
  • Patent number: D631183
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James P. Sferra, Rob A. Rooms, Larry A. Akers
  • Patent number: D726947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, Earl G. Boertlein, II, Larry A. Akers, James P. Sferra, James G. Vanden Eynden