Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Nall

Jeffrey Nall 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).

  • Publication number: 20120153865
    Abstract: A lighting assembly for an existing linear fluorescent fixture includes a support, at least two opposing light emitting diodes (LED) on respective sides of the support configured to direct light in opposite general directions, a housing configured to cover the support and the at least two opposing LEDs; and end caps including electrical connectors to connect to electrical connections of the existing linear fluorescent fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Tyler John Rolfes, Jeffrey Nall, Adrian Slattery
  • Publication number: 20120066900
    Abstract: One or more light emitting diode diodes (LEDs) are attached to a printed circuit board. The attached LEDs are connectable with a power source via circuitry of the printed circuit board. An overmolding material is insert molded an over at least portions of the printed circuit board proximate to the LEDs to form a free standing high thermal conductivity material overmolding that covers at least portions of the printed circuit board proximate to the LEDs. The free standing high thermal conductivity material has a melting temperature greater than about 100° C. and has a thermal conductivity greater than or about 1 W/m·K. In some embodiments, the free standing high thermal conductivity material is a thermoplastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Matthew Mrakovich
  • Publication number: 20120063128
    Abstract: One or more light emitting diode diodes (LEDs) are attached to a printed circuit board. The attached LEDs are connectable with a power source via circuitry of the printed circuit board. An overmolding material is insert molded an over at least portions of the printed circuit board proximate to the LEDs to form a free standing high thermal conductivity material overmolding that covers at least portions of the printed circuit board proximate to the LEDs. The free standing high thermal conductivity material has a melting temperature greater than about 100° C. and has a thermal conductivity greater than or about 1 W/m·K. In some embodiments, the free standing high thermal conductivity material is a thermoplastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey NALL, Matthew Mrakovich
  • Publication number: 20120002418
    Abstract: In accordance with a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a mounting arrangement for use with an LED power strip module is provided. The mounting arrangement comprises one or more one frames having a first end and a second end, a first holding base configured to mate with the first end and a second holding base configured to mate with the second end, and at least one LED module having a first and second edge and comprising a plurality of LEDs, said LED module being adapted to removably attach to the one or more frames. The first and second holding bases are adapted to secure the one or more frames to an existing raceway structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Bill (Xin) Wang, Jeffrey Nall, Luc Cloutier, John Owens, Min Zhang, Tyler John Rolfes, Adrian Slattery
  • Patent number: 7931386
    Abstract: A flexible lighting strip includes an insulated flexible electrical power cord and spaced apart modules connected therewith. Each module includes a circuit board with a cavity, indentation, or opening and an encasing overmolding defining a fastener-receiving slot or opening aligned with the cavity, indentation, or opening of the circuit board. Power cord conductors are separated at the connection with each module to define a gap receiving a portion of the circuit board. A separate tiedown is secured to the power cord. Conductive elements receiving electrical power from the power cord and delivering electrical power to the circuit board include an insulation-displacing portion and a recess receiving at least a portion of the power cord and including a retaining barb or hook. An adhesive tape or strip is disposed over at least one overmolding opening to prevent water ingress to the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Tomislav Stimac, Chenyang Li, Chunmei Gao, Babi Koushik Saha, Shanshan Xie, Douglas R. Halley
  • Patent number: 7832896
    Abstract: A light engine comprises a plurality of LEDs and a plurality of optical elements each cooperating with a respective LED. The optical elements broaden the off-axis angle from the respective LEDs to provide a more uniform illumination at a target plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Koushik Saha, Jeffrey Nall, Mark J. Mayer, Chunmei Gao, Kevin Carpenter, Shanshan Xie, Yiyu Cao, John Owens
  • Patent number: 7687288
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lighting module comprises: mounting one or more light emitting diode (LED) packages on a circuit board to define a lighting unit; and injection overmolding the entire lighting unit except the one or more LED packages using a single type of overmolding material. A lighting module comprises: one or more LED packages mounted on a circuit board; and an injection overmolding sealing the circuit board, the injection overmolding not having openings corresponding to piece holding pins, the injection overmolding not covering at least a light emitting portion of the one or more LED packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Babi Koushik Saha, Jeffrey Nall, Chunmei Gao
  • Patent number: 7677914
    Abstract: A string light engine includes a plurality of LEDs, a plurality of IDC connectors, and an insulated flexible conductor. Each IDC connector is in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of LEDs and is operatively mechanically connected to at least one of the plurality of LEDs. The IDC connectors attach to the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Paul Southard, Matthew Mrakovich, Mark Scarlato, Ronald Brengartner, Jr., Koushik Saha, Yu Pan
  • Patent number: 7633055
    Abstract: An optoelectronic device assembly includes a circuit board and an optoelectronic device disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected with the circuit board. An annular gasket is disposed on the circuit board and surrounds the optoelectronic device. A sealant is disposed over and seals at least a portion of the circuit board and also covers at least an outer annular portion of the annular gasket. The sealant is not disposed over the optoelectronic device. In a method, an optoelectronic device is disposed on a circuit board, the disposing including electrically connecting the optoelectronic device with the circuit board. An annular gasket is disposed on the circuit board to surround the optoelectronic device. The circuit board is sealed with a sealant that also covers at least an outer annular portion of the annular gasket, but does not cover the optoelectronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Babi Koushik Saha, Bill Xin Wang
  • Publication number: 20090262531
    Abstract: A light engine comprises a plurality of LEDs and a plurality of optical elements each cooperating with a respective LED. The optical elements broaden the off-axis angle from the respective LEDs to provide a more uniform illumination at a target plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Koushik Saha, Jeffrey Nall, Mark J. Mayer, Chunmei Gao, Kevin Carpenter, Shanshan Xie, Yiyu Cao, John Owens
  • Publication number: 20090186516
    Abstract: A string light engine includes a plurality of LEDs, a plurality of IDC connectors, and an insulated flexible conductor. Each IDC connector is in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of LEDs and is operatively mechanically connected to at least one of the plurality of LEDs. The IDC connectors attach to the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Paul Southard, Matthew Mrakovich, Mark Scarlato, Ronald Brengartner, JR., Koushik Saha, Yu Pan
  • Patent number: 7520771
    Abstract: A string light engine includes a plurality of LEDs, a plurality of IDC connectors, and an insulated flexible conductor. Each IDC connector is in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of LEDs and is operatively mechanically connected to at least one of the plurality of LEDs. The IDC connectors attach to the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Paul Southard, Matthew Mrakovich, Mark Scarlato, Ronald Brengartner, Jr., Koushik Saha, Yu Pan
  • Patent number: 7429186
    Abstract: An LED light engine includes a flexible electrical cable, a wire-socket assembly attached to the cable, and an LED module selectively attached to the wire-socket assembly. The wire-socket assembly includes at least two IDC terminals. The IDC terminal displaces the insulating covering of the cable and contacts one of the electrical conductors. The LED module includes an LED electrically connected to the IDC terminals when the LED module attaches to the wire-socket assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Mrakovich, Jeffrey Nall
  • Publication number: 20080232105
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lighting module comprises: mounting one or more light emitting diode (LED) packages on a circuit board to define a lighting unit; and injection overmolding the entire lighting unit except the one or more LED packages using a single type of overmolding material. A lighting module comprises: one or more LED packages mounted on a circuit board; and an injection overmolding sealing the circuit board, the injection overmolding not having openings corresponding to piece holding pins, the injection overmolding not covering at least a light emitting portion of the one or more LED packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Babi Koushik Saha, Jeffrey Nall, Chunmei Gao
  • Publication number: 20080232103
    Abstract: A flexible lighting strip includes an insulated flexible electrical power cord and spaced apart modules connected therewith. Each module includes a circuit board with a cavity, indentation, or opening and an encasing overmolding defining a fastener-receiving slot or opening aligned with the cavity, indentation, or opening of the circuit board. Power cord conductors are separated at the connection with each module to define a gap receiving a portion of the circuit board. A separate tiedown is secured to the power cord. Conductive elements receiving electrical power from the power cord and delivering electrical power to the circuit board include an insulation-displacing portion and a recess receiving at least a portion of the power cord and including a retaining barb or hook. An adhesive tape or strip is disposed over at least one overmolding opening to prevent water ingress to the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Tomislav Stimac, Chenyang Li, Chunmei Gao, Babi Koushik Saha, Shanshan Xie, Douglas R. Halley
  • Publication number: 20080220549
    Abstract: An optoelectronic device assembly includes a circuit board and an optoelectronic device disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected with the circuit board. An annular gasket is disposed on the circuit board and surrounds the optoelectronic device. A sealant is disposed over and seals at least a portion of the circuit board and also covers at least an outer annular portion of the annular gasket. The sealant is not disposed over the optoelectronic device. In a method, an optoelectronic device is disposed on a circuit board, the disposing including electrically connecting the optoelectronic device with the circuit board. An annular gasket is disposed on the circuit board to surround the optoelectronic device. The circuit board is sealed with a sealant that also covers at least an outer annular portion of the annular gasket, but does not cover the optoelectronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Babi Koushik Saha, Bill Xin Wang
  • Publication number: 20070190845
    Abstract: A string light engine includes a flexible power cord, a heat sink, an IDC terminal, a PCB, and an LED. The flexible power cord includes an electrical wire and an insulating material for the wire. The heat sink attaches to the power cord. The IDC terminal is inserted through the insulating material and electrically communicates with the wire. The PCB is at least partially received in the heat sink. The PCB includes a first surface having circuitry and a second surface opposite the first surface. The circuitry is in electrical communication with the IDC terminal. The second surface is abutted against a surface of the heat sink so that heat is transferred from the LED into the heat sink. The LED mounts to the first surface of the PCB and is in electrical communication with the circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: GELCORE LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Mrakovich, Jeffrey Nall
  • Publication number: 20070153508
    Abstract: In a lighting strip (8, 80, 380), a flexible electrically insulated cable (10, 110, 410) includes spaced apart parallel electrical conductors (12, 14, 112, 114, 118, 412, 414, 4181, 4182, 4183, 4184) bound together by electrical insulation (16, 116, 416) as a cable. The electrical conductors include power conductors (12, 14, 112, 114, 412, 414). A plurality of lighting units (20, 120, 220, 320, 420) secured to and spaced apart along the flexible electrically insulated cable each include: (i) one or more light emitting devices (24, 124a, 124b, 124c, 124d, 224b1, 224b2, 224b3, 224c1, 224c2, 224c3, 224d1, 224d2, 224d3, 4241, 4242, 4243, 4244); (ii) power regulating electrical circuitry (40, 140, 240, 340, 440); and (iii) insulation displacing conductors (28, 30, 128a, 128b, 128c, 128d, 130a, 130b, 130c, 130d, 391, 392, 393, 500, 550, 600) connecting the lighting unit with at least the power conductors. The insulation displacing conductors (500, 550, 600) may be interchangeable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Tomislav Stimac, Chenyang Li, Matthew Mrakovich, Ronald Brengartner
  • Publication number: 20070121326
    Abstract: One or more light emitting diode diodes (LEDs) are attached to a printed circuit board. The attached LEDs are connectable with a power source via circuitry of the printed circuit board. An overmolding material is insert molded an over at least portions of the printed circuit board proximate to the LEDs to form a free standing high thermal conductivity material overmolding that covers at least portions of the printed circuit board proximate to the LEDs. The free standing high thermal conductivity material has a melting temperature greater than about 100° C. and has a thermal conductivity greater than or about 1 W/m·K. In some embodiments, the free standing high thermal conductivity material is a thermoplastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Matthew Mrakovich
  • Patent number: 7210957
    Abstract: A string light engine includes a flexible power cord, a heat sink, an IDC terminal, a PCB, and an LED. The flexible power cord includes an electrical wire and an insulating material for the wire. The heat sink attaches to the power cord. The IDC terminal is inserted through the insulating material and electrically communicates with the wire. The PCB is at least partially received in the heat sink. The PCB includes a first surface having circuitry and a second surface opposite the first surface. The circuitry is in electrical communication with the IDC terminal. The second surface is abutted against a surface of the heat sink so that heat is transferred from the LED into the heat sink. The LED mounts to the first surface of the PCB and is in electrical communication with the circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Mrakovich, Jeffrey Nall