Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Allen Erion
Jeffrey Allen Erion 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: 9170007Abstract: A lighting device includes a support structure formed from a thermally conductive material such as aluminum. The support structure or extrusion has a channel for receiving and retaining a circuit board with a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed thereon. One or more fins adapted for dissipating heat produced by the LEDs may be disposed on the support structure. The support structure may also include one or more retaining members for retaining one or more optical elements in relation to the LEDs and a support tray for holding a power supply.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Erion
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Patent number: 9121595Abstract: A lighting device includes a support structure formed from a thermally conductive material such as aluminum. The support structure or extrusion has a channel for receiving and retaining a circuit board with a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed thereon. One or more fins adapted for dissipating heat produced by the LEDs may be disposed on the support structure. The support structure may also comprise multiple arrays of LEDs arranged laterally.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Erion
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Patent number: 8816576Abstract: An LED bulb assembly includes a pinion, a plurality of LEDs, an upper heat sink, and a lower base. The plurality of LEDs are configured or arranged around a surface of the pinion, such that the optical axis of the LEDs face outward. An upper heat sink may be configured to provide heat transfer for the LEDs and pinion. The lower base may be configured to provide a connection to the pinion and an upper heat sink. In embodiments, one or more optical elements (e.g., lenses) or LED covers may be included. Further, for some embodiments, the upper heat sink may be upwardly offset a separation distance from an upper surface of the pinion, and may be configured to improve air flow to the upper heat sink.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: LED Optical Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Allen Erion, Alan John Duszkiewicz
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Publication number: 20130258659Abstract: A lighting device includes a support structure formed from a thermally conductive material such as aluminum. The support structure or extrusion has a channel for receiving and retaining a circuit board with a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed thereon. One or more fins adapted for dissipating heat produced by the LEDs may be disposed on the support structure. The support structure may also comprise multiple arrays of LEDs arranged laterally.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Erion
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Publication number: 20110141724Abstract: A lighting device includes a support structure formed from a thermally conductive material such as aluminum. The support structure or extrusion has a channel for receiving and retaining a circuit board with a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed thereon. One or more fins adapted for dissipating heat produced by the LEDs may be disposed on the support structure. The support structure may also include one or more retaining members for retaining one or more optical elements in relation to the LEDs and a support tray for holding a power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Erion
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Patent number: 7585096Abstract: A light assembly and reflector are provided for redirecting light from a light source in a motor vehicle. The reflector generally includes a first parabolic trough, a second parabolic trough, and third trough. The first and second parabolic troughs define first and second trough axes. The third trough has a third trough axis. The first and second parabolic troughs are positioned on opposing sides of the third trough, and the first and second trough axes are angled relative to the third trough axis. In this manner, the reflector collects and reflects a sufficient amount of light while providing control over the beam pattern spread, particularly in the horizontal direction, whereby a single LED may be employed such that constraints imposed by heat dissipation are significantly reduced.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2005Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Amir P. Fallahi, Jeffrey Allen Erion, Jeyachandrabose Chinniah
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Patent number: 7489453Abstract: A near field lens for an automotive light assembly which has a reduced thickness. Generally, the near field lens includes a main body of light transmitting material. A pocket is formed in the main body for receiving light from a light source. The pocket is defined by an inner radially facing surface and an inner axially facing surface. The inner radially facing surface is structured to reduce the thickness of the lens.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Amir P. Fallahi, Jeffrey Allen Erion, Edwin Mitchell Sayers, Thomas Lee Jones
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Patent number: 7465075Abstract: A light assembly is provided having a lens assembly that splits the function of a near field lens into two components, thereby permitting a manufacturable lens that achieves the desired beam size and intensity. At the same time, increased flexibility and control over the beam spread characteristics is achieved. The first component is an inner lens, while the second component may be a reflector or a second lens.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Jeffrey Allen Erion, Chris L. Eichelberger, John Li
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Patent number: 7427152Abstract: A headlamp assembly for a motor vehicle having a light source, a chamber that receives the light source and a cooling channel for removing heat from the chamber. A conductive wall and an insulating wall cooperate to define the chamber and the channel. The conductive wall has a substantially higher thermal conductivity than the insulating wall to promote the heat exchange between the chamber and the cooling channel and to reduce heat exchange between the cooling channel and the relatively hot engine compartment.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2005Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Erion, Andrew Zachary Glovatsky, Myron Lemecha, Prathap Amervai Reddy
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Patent number: 7401948Abstract: A near field lens for an automotive light assembly which has a reduced thickness. Generally, the near field lens includes a main body of light transmitting material. A pocket is formed in the main body for receiving light from a light source. The pocket is defined by an inner radially facing surface and an inner axially facing surface. The inner radially facing surface is structured to reduce the thickness of the lens.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Amir P. Fallahi, Jeffrey Allen Erion, Edwin Mitchell Sayers, Thomas Lee Jones
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Patent number: 7275849Abstract: A LED bulb and light module utilizes a LED light source and directs light therefrom in a manner which improves efficiency and illumination. Ideally, the LED bulb is structured to create a virtual image whereby the efficiency of light directed out of the module is greatly improved, even with a single LED light source. The LED bulb generally includes a light pipe receiving light from the LED light source and guides the light downstream to a downstream portion which redirects the light radially outwardly.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Jeffrey Allen Erion, Chris Eichelberger, John Li
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Patent number: 7207700Abstract: A near field lens is for an automotive light assembly, generally comprising a central body positioned between opposing side bodies. The central body extends in a vertical direction, while the side bodies are positioned on horizontal sides of the central body. The opposing side bodies are structured to collimate the light both horizontally and vertically, while the central light body is structured to collimate the light vertically but not substantially collimate the light horizontally.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Amir P. Fallahi, Jeffrey Allen Erion, Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Edwin Mitchell Sayers, Subramanian Narayanan
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Patent number: 7168839Abstract: A LED bulb and light module utilizes a LED light source and directs light therefrom in a manner which improves efficiency and illumination. Ideally, the LED bulb is structured to create a virtual image whereby the efficiency of light directed out of the module is greatly improved, even with a single LED light source.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2004Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Christopher L. Eichelberger, Jeffrey Allen Erion, John Li
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Patent number: 7160010Abstract: A light manifold for an automotive light module emitting light to the side of a longitudinal axis along which light is to be directed. The light module is structured in a manner that permits the creation of light distribution patterns for particular functions, such as the stop light function for an automobile, that are otherwise difficult to effectively produce.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2005Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Amir P. Fallahi, Jeffrey Allen Erion, Edwin Mitchell Sayers, Thomas Lee Jones
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Patent number: 6561679Abstract: An automobile light having a decorative coating having a reflector and a bezel connected to the reflector. The decorative coating is applied to one or both of the reflector or the bezel. The decorative coating includes a decorative layer that has a golden appearance.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Erion, Jill Elizabeth Curtindale, Diane Lynne Wolfe
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Publication number: 20020159273Abstract: A headlamp apparatus comprising a cup-shaped reflector comprising a front opening, a rear opening and a valve assembly disposed thereon for allowing air external to said headlamp apparatus to flow into an interior of said headlamp while moisture is prevented from entering into said interior of said headlamp apparatus, a lens secured to said front opening for closing said front opening and defining said interior and exterior of said headlamp apparatus and a socket retention assembly containing a light source disposed within said rear opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Applicant: VISTEON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Erion
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Patent number: 6186651Abstract: A projector headlamp utilizing only a single HID bulb for projecting light in a forward direction generally along a horizontal axis selectably between low beam and high beam conditions while shifting the hot spot as required between these conditions.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Edwin Mitchell Sayers, Balvantrai Patel, David Vozenilek, Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Jose M. Cruz, Jeffrey Allen Erion, Jaroslav Purma, Milan Cejnek