Patents by Inventor John-Michael Dimitro Thomas

John-Michael Dimitro Thomas 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).

  • Modular Lighting and Ancillary Component Apparatus and System
    Publication number: 20180145464
    Abstract: A modular lighting and ancillary component apparatus and system utilizes standard USB protocol and connections between modules so that different modules can be selected, installed, and changed by a user. The USB-C protocol is preferably used, which may permit bidirectional functionality between connected modules in an apparatus and potentially between separate apparatuses. The USB-PD protocol may also be employed so that a greater range of items can be powered. The apparatus includes a base module, and may include one or more ancillary modules and/or a light-emitting module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventor: John-Michael Dimitro Thomas
  • Modular lighting and ancillary component apparatus and system
    Patent number: 9746138
    Abstract: A modular lighting and ancillary component apparatus and system utilizes standard USB protocol and connections between modules so that different modules can be selected, installed, and changed by a user. The USB-C protocol is preferably used, which may permit bidirectional functionality between connected modules in an apparatus and potentially between separate apparatuses. The USB-PD protocol may also be employed so that a greater range of items can be powered. The apparatus includes a base module, and may include one or more ancillary modules and/or a light-emitting module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Inventor: John-Michael Dimitro Thomas