Patents by Inventor Jason Loomis
Jason Loomis 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: 9803851Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a water-resistant capture device for enclosing wired electro-magnetic components, the capture device having a base module and a connecting cap module, wherein when the base module and cap module enclose an electro-magnetic component and the base module is connected to the cap module, one or more electric wires are compressed within deformable wire apertures formed by the combined base module and cap module. In some embodiments, the base module is deformable and deforms when affixed to the cap module so as to form a compressive water-resistant seal to an interior of the capture device. In an exemplary embodiment, an LED may be captured within the capture device. The cap module may provide a compressing aperture to provide a water resistant seal around the lens of a LED projecting therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Seasons 4 Inc.Inventors: Jason Loomis, Nash Rittmann, Yi Xin Long
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Publication number: 20170290121Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to providing a constant-brightness lighting power to one or more interconnected light strings. A light string power controller draws operating power from a power source that has a variable voltage. The light string power controller supplies constant-brightness lighting power to the one or more interconnected light strings connected to a light-string connector. The constant brightness operating power is both independent of the variable voltage of the power source and independent of a number, up to a predetermined maximum number, of the one or more interconnected light strings connected to the light-string connector. Additional light strings can be connected to the one or more interconnected light strings without affecting a brightness of the one or more interconnected light strings. The brightness of the one or more interconnected light strings is similarly unaffected by voltage variations of the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Jason Loomis, Fred Schleifer, Nash Rittmann
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Patent number: 9781796Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to providing a constant-brightness lighting power to one or more interconnected light strings. A light string power controller draws operating power from a power source that has a variable voltage. The light string power controller supplies constant-brightness lighting power to the one or more interconnected light strings connected to a light-string connector. The constant brightness operating power is both independent of the variable voltage of the power source and independent of a number, up to a predetermined maximum number, of the one or more interconnected light strings connected to the light-string connector. Additional light strings can be connected to the one or more interconnected light strings without affecting a brightness of the one or more interconnected light strings. The brightness of the one or more interconnected light strings is similarly unaffected by voltage variations of the power source.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Seasons 4, Inc.Inventors: Jason Loomis, Fred Schleifer, Nash Rittmann
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Patent number: 9739431Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to modular series-connectable LED light strings having an input connector and an output connector for electrically communicating power and a control signal, an input control signal being actively level-shifted to a level suitable to a first lighting element of the LED light string. In an illustrative embodiment, the LED light string may have a plurality of series connected lighting elements that generate a series of intermediate supply voltage levels. In some embodiments, the active level shifter may bias the input control signal between an DC voltage level applied to a positive supply pin of the first lighting element and the intermediate supply voltage level generated at the connection of a negative supply pin of the first lighting element and the positive supply pin of the second lighting element. In some embodiments, active level-shifting may advantageously restore the proper bias for a series connected light string.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Seasons 4, Inc.Inventors: Jason Loomis, Nash Rittmann
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Patent number: 9674925Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to an electrical interface design architecture to independently excite each of a network of light strings and/or light string controllers with any of a number of independent excitation signals. In an illustrative example, each of the light strings may receive a selected one of the excitation signals conducted via a wiring assembly to an interface formed as a plug or a corresponding socket. In some embodiments, the interface may galvanically connect one or more of the excitation signals to a corresponding load according to user-selection of a relative orientation between the plug and the socket. In some implementations the load may include a down-stream controller that draws operating power through a selected one of the conductors at the interface. In various implementations, the interface may supply a load such as a multi-channel cable or single channel light string, for example.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Seasons 4 Inc.Inventors: Yi Xin Long, Jason Loomis, Nash Rittman
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Publication number: 20170079397Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to an article of luggage having a coupling interface with a plurality of support points to engage a dynamic volume receptacle (DVR). In an illustrative example, the DVR having a predetermined capacity may releasably couple to the plurality of the support points when inserted through an auxiliary aperture to form a barrier between contents inserted into a primary chamber of the luggage and contents inserted into an auxiliary chamber of the DVR. The DVR may include a capacity adjuster to permit a user to modify the predetermined capacity of the DVR. Advantageously, a user may modify the predetermined capacity prior to insertion of the DVR into the primary chamber. In some implementations, the DVR may protect the contents in the primary chamber against moisture from wet contents in the DVR, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventor: Jason Loomis
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Publication number: 20170007060Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate to an artificial tree apparatus having a plurality of trunk segments that couple together to provide a plurality of information or command signals to load devices connected thereto. In an illustrative example, one or more branch segments having light emitting devices are connected to the trunk segments to independently receive the electrical power and command signals via a control system. In some implementations, each command signal generated by the control system may include data pertaining to light color and illumination pattern. In some embodiments, each branch segment and associated light emitting devices may be independently controlled via a multi-channel arrangement. In some implementations, each group of light emitting devices may be manually configured via one or more user-interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: Jason Loomis
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Patent number: 9460606Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a set of timers each corresponding to one of a set of visual indicia, and each timer configured to be associated with one or more predetermined timing thresholds associated with temporal hazards of a perishable food item. In an illustrative embodiment, each timer may have three timing thresholds, one associated with a room-temperature spoilage hazard, one with a refrigerator spoilage hazard, and one with a freezer spoilage hazard. In some embodiments, an identifying tag having one of the set of visible indicia may attach to a perishable food container. The identifying tag may be a color or a symbol attached to a nipple of a baby bottle, for example. In some embodiments, an alarm signal may be generated when the timer equals one of the predetermined timing threshold to advantageously warn a user that the associated temporal hazard may have occurred.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Loominocity, Inc.Inventor: Jason Loomis
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Publication number: 20160183338Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to modular series-connectable LED light strings having an input connector and an output connector for electrically communicating power and a control signal, an input control signal being actively level-shifted to a level suitable to a first lighting element of the LED light string. In an illustrative embodiment, the LED light string may have a plurality of series connected lighting elements that generate a series of intermediate supply voltage levels. In some embodiments, the active level shifter may bias the input control signal between an DC voltage level applied to a positive supply pin of the first lighting element and the intermediate supply voltage level generated at the connection of a negative supply pin of the first lighting element and the positive supply pin of the second lighting element. In some embodiments, active level-shifting may advantageously restore the proper bias for a series connected light string.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Jason Loomis, Nash Rittmann
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Publication number: 20160169494Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a tree-top ornament apparatus configured to present a removeably attachable ornament above a top of a tree and supporting the presented ornament by clamping an ornament-connected deformable conduit to a secure portion of a tree trunk below the top of the tree. In an illustrative embodiment, the conduit may be deformable and yet semi-rigid so as not to deform under the weight of the presented ornament. In some embodiments, a sleeve may be configured to provide an electrical signal to a light emitting device for illuminating the ornament. The sleeve may include a light emitting device within a top hollow of the sleeve. In some embodiments, the light emitting device may be configured to illuminate a clear or semi-clear ornament received in the top hollow of the sleeve. The tree-top ornament apparatus may advantageously secure a tree-top ornament to the tree trunk at a location where the trunk is strong.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Jason Loomis, Alexander B. Loomis, Ryan Seyffert
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Publication number: 20160125717Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a set of timers each corresponding to one of a set of visual indicia, and each timer configured to be associated with one or more predetermined timing thresholds associated with temporal hazards of a perishable food item. In an illustrative embodiment, each timer may have three timing thresholds, one associated with a room-temperature spoilage hazard, one with a refrigerator spoilage hazard, and one with a freezer spoilage hazard. In some embodiments, an identifying tag having one of the set of visible indicia may attach to a perishable food container. The identifying tag may be a color or a symbol attached to a nipple of a baby bottle, for example. In some embodiments, an alarm signal may be generated when the timer equals one of the predetermined timing threshold to advantageously warn a user that the associated temporal hazard may have occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventor: Jason Loomis
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Publication number: 20160022079Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate to a collapsible tree system having limbs which automatically pivot from a low-profile position while the tree is in a collapsed state to an in-use position when the tree is in an extended state. In an illustrative example, the system may include limb supports movably disposed along a central support. Movement of the limb supports closer together and further apart may cause the limbs to pivot to and from positions. For example, due to limb contact with an adjacent limb support, the limbs may be caused to pivot to the low-profile position. When no forcible contact is present between an adjacent limb support and limb, gravitational forces may permit the limbs to freely pivot to the in-use position. In an illustrative example, each limb support may include a nesting cup for receiving a proximal end of the limbs while in the stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventor: Jason Loomis
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Publication number: 20150366307Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to substantially cuboid-shaped wheeled luggage having a U-shaped handle telescoping from two parallel secondary faces, the U-shaped handle framing two parallel primary faces each providing substantially full-face opening to one of two complementary dynamically-separated volumes of a central cavity. In an illustrative embodiment, an interior partitioning member may adaptively partition the central cavity in response to forces present to each of two sides of the interior portioning member. In some embodiments, two wheels may have axes parallel to a rolling edge defined by an intersection of a tertiary face and one of the primary faces, the wheels providing low rolling resistance when the luggage is tilted so as to rest upon the wheels. In some embodiments, a face of each of the two wheels may be substantially flush with the secondary faces. The luggage may advantageously provide separated dynamic complementary volumes for both clean clothes and dirty clothes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventor: Jason Loomis
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Publication number: 20150359066Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate to an artificial tree apparatus having a plurality of trunk segments that couple together to provide a plurality of information or command signals to load devices connected thereto. In an illustrative example, one or more branch segments having light emitting devices are connected to the trunk segments to independently receive the electrical power and command signals via a control system. In some implementations, each command signal generated by the control system may include data pertaining to light color and illumination pattern. In some embodiments, each branch segment and associated light emitting devices may be independently controlled via a multi-channel arrangement. In some implementations, each group of light emitting devices may be manually configured via one or more user-interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventor: Jason Loomis
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Patent number: 9204748Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a tree-top ornament apparatus configured to present a removeably attachable ornament above a top of a tree and supporting the presented ornament by clamping an ornament-connected deformable conduit to a secure portion of a tree trunk below the top of the tree. In an illustrative embodiment, the conduit may be deformable and yet semi-rigid so as not to deform under the weight of the presented ornament. In some embodiments, a sleeve may be configured to provide an electrical signal to a light emitting device for illuminating the ornament. The sleeve may include a light emitting device within a top hollow of the sleeve. In some embodiments, the light emitting device may be configured to illuminate a clear or semi-clear ornament received in the top hollow of the sleeve. The tree-top ornament apparatus may advantageously secure a tree-top ornament to the tree trunk at a location where the trunk is strong.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Loominocity, Inc.Inventors: Jason Loomis, Alexander B. Loomis, Ryan Seyffert
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Publication number: 20150319824Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to an electrical interface design architecture to independently excite each of a network of light strings and/or light string controllers with any of a number of independent excitation signals. In an illustrative example, each of the light strings may receive a selected one of the excitation signals conducted via a wiring assembly to an interface formed as a plug or a corresponding socket. In some embodiments, the interface may galvanically connect one or more of the excitation signals to a corresponding load according to user-selection of a relative orientation between the plug and the socket. In some implementations the load may include a down-stream controller that draws operating power through a selected one of the conductors at the interface. In various implementations, the interface may supply a load such as a multi-channel cable or single channel light string, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Yi Xin Long, Jason Loomis, Nash Rittman
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Patent number: 9173443Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate to an artificial tree apparatus having a plurality of trunk segments that couple together to provide a plurality of information or command signals to load devices connected thereto. In an illustrative example, one or more branch segments having light emitting devices are connected to the trunk segments to independently receive the electrical power and command signals via a control system. In some implementations, each command signal generated by the control system may include data pertaining to light color and illumination pattern. In some embodiments, each branch segment and associated light emitting devices may be independently controlled via a multi-channel arrangement. In some implementations, each group of light emitting devices may be manually configured via one or more user-interfaces.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Loominocity, Inc.Inventor: Jason Loomis
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Patent number: 9125508Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate to a collapsible tree system having limbs which automatically pivot from a low-profile position while the tree is in a collapsed state to an in-use position when the tree is in an extended state. In an illustrative example, the system may include limb supports movably disposed along a central support. Movement of the limb supports closer together and further apart may cause the limbs to pivot to and from positions. For example, due to limb contact with an adjacent limb support, the limbs may be caused to pivot to the low-profile position. When no forcible contact is present between an adjacent limb support and limb, gravitational forces may permit the limbs to freely pivot to the in-use position. In an illustrative example, each limb support may include a nesting cup for receiving a proximal end of the limbs while in the stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Seasons 4, Inc.Inventor: Jason Loomis
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Patent number: 9113515Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to an electrical interface design architecture to independently excite each of a network of light strings and/or light string controllers with any of a number of independent excitation signals. In an illustrative example, each of the light strings may receive a selected one of the excitation signals conducted via a wiring assembly to an interface formed as a plug or a corresponding socket. In some embodiments, the interface may galvanically connect one or more of the excitation signals to a corresponding load according to user-selection of a relative orientation between the plug and the socket. In some implementations the load may include a down-stream controller that draws operating power through a selected one of the conductors at the interface. In various implementations, the interface may supply a load such as a multi-channel cable or single channel light string, for example.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Seasons 4 Light Inc.Inventors: Yi Xin Long, Jason Loomis, Nash Rittmann
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Patent number: 9101173Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate to an artificial tree apparatus having a plurality of branch segments hingedbly connected to a trunk segment and adapted to be releasably secured in a stowed position. In an illustrative example, the branch segments may be secured in the stowed position by cinching a control member. For example, each branch segment may include a control member guide having an aperture, wherein the control member may be routed through the apertures of the control member guides for a given layer of branch segments. As the control member is cinched, the branch segments may be hinged inwardly to the stowed position. In an exemplary embodiment, the control member may include a releasable securing apparatus for retaining the branch segments in the stowed position. Releasing the control member from the cinched position may permit the branch segments to freely hinge outwardly to a deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Seasons 4 Light Inc.Inventors: Jason Loomis, Nash Rittmann, Yi Xin Long