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).
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Publication number: 20120153865Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Tyler John Rolfes, Jeffrey Nall, Adrian Slattery
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Publication number: 20120066900Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Matthew Mrakovich
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Publication number: 20120063128Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: Jeffrey NALL, Matthew Mrakovich
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Publication number: 20120002418Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: Bill (Xin) Wang, Jeffrey Nall, Luc Cloutier, John Owens, Min Zhang, Tyler John Rolfes, Adrian Slattery
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Patent number: 7931386Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Nall, Tomislav Stimac, Chenyang Li, Chunmei Gao, Babi Koushik Saha, Shanshan Xie, Douglas R. Halley
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Patent number: 7832896Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Lumination LLCInventors: Koushik Saha, Jeffrey Nall, Mark J. Mayer, Chunmei Gao, Kevin Carpenter, Shanshan Xie, Yiyu Cao, John Owens
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Patent number: 7687288Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Lumination LLCInventors: Babi Koushik Saha, Jeffrey Nall, Chunmei Gao
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Patent number: 7677914Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Lumination LLCInventors: Jeffrey Nall, Paul Southard, Matthew Mrakovich, Mark Scarlato, Ronald Brengartner, Jr., Koushik Saha, Yu Pan
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Patent number: 7633055Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Lumination LLCInventors: Jeffrey Nall, Babi Koushik Saha, Bill Xin Wang
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Publication number: 20090262531Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Koushik Saha, Jeffrey Nall, Mark J. Mayer, Chunmei Gao, Kevin Carpenter, Shanshan Xie, Yiyu Cao, John Owens
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Publication number: 20090186516Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Paul Southard, Matthew Mrakovich, Mark Scarlato, Ronald Brengartner, JR., Koushik Saha, Yu Pan
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Patent number: 7520771Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 5, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Lumination LLCInventors: Jeffrey Nall, Paul Southard, Matthew Mrakovich, Mark Scarlato, Ronald Brengartner, Jr., Koushik Saha, Yu Pan
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Patent number: 7429186Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 6, 2004Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Lumination LLCInventors: Matthew Mrakovich, Jeffrey Nall
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Publication number: 20080232105Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Babi Koushik Saha, Jeffrey Nall, Chunmei Gao
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Publication number: 20080232103Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Tomislav Stimac, Chenyang Li, Chunmei Gao, Babi Koushik Saha, Shanshan Xie, Douglas R. Halley
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Publication number: 20080220549Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Babi Koushik Saha, Bill Xin Wang
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Publication number: 20070190845Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: GELCORE LLCInventors: Matthew Mrakovich, Jeffrey Nall
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Publication number: 20070153508Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2005Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Tomislav Stimac, Chenyang Li, Matthew Mrakovich, Ronald Brengartner
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Publication number: 20070121326Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2005Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Matthew Mrakovich
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Patent number: 7210957Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 19, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Lumination LLCInventors: Matthew Mrakovich, Jeffrey Nall