Patents by Inventor John Popovich

John Popovich 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).

  • Patent number: 9803847
    Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: FPT Acquisition Corp.
    Inventors: John Popovich, Gregory W. Honegger
  • Publication number: 20150082626
    Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: Permlight Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Popovich, Gregory W. Honegger
  • Patent number: 8702273
    Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Permlight Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Popovich, Gregory W. Honegger
  • Publication number: 20120291259
    Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: PERMLIGHT PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: John Popovich, Gregory W. Honegger
  • Patent number: 8186850
    Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Permlight Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Popovich, Gregory W. Honegger
  • Publication number: 20100087118
    Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: PERMLIGHT PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: John Popovich, Gregory W. Honegger
  • Patent number: 7594740
    Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Pemlight Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Popovich, Gregory W. Honegger
  • Publication number: 20080062699
    Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: John Popovich, Gregory Honegger
  • Publication number: 20080032461
    Abstract: An LED display assembly, comprising a grid of electrical conductors; light emitting diodes in association with the grid and in electrical communication with the conductors that provide power for LED operation, the grid operable to receive heat from the diodes during diode operation, and the array configured for passing coolant fluid for transfer of heat to the fluid. LED packages adjustable relative to a mounting grid, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: John Popovich
  • Patent number: 7306353
    Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Permlight Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Popovich, Gregory W. Honegger
  • Publication number: 20070074853
    Abstract: Apparatus for cooling of an electrical element package, comprising in combination structure including a hollow body, defining a cavity containing cooling fluid, the structure defining an opening or passage whereby direct contact of the cooling fluid with the package is established for heat transfer from the package to the fluid contained in the cavity; a mesh located to enhance the heat transfer, and means for circulating the fluid to transfer heat to other heat transfer means acting to remove heat from the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventor: John Popovich
  • Publication number: 20070030683
    Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: John Popovich, Gregory Honegger
  • Patent number: 7114831
    Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Permlight Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Popovich, Gregory W. Honegger
  • Publication number: 20060137856
    Abstract: Apparatus for cooling of an electrical element package, comprising in combination structure including a hollow body, defining a cavity containing cooling fluid, the structure defining an opening or passage whereby direct contact of the cooling fluid with the package is established for heat transfer from the package to the fluid contained in the cavity; a mesh located to enhance the heat transfer, and means for circulating the fluid to transfer heat to other heat transfer means acting to remove heat from the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: John Popovich
  • Publication number: 20060140630
    Abstract: The method of communicating with circuitry that includes providing a woven mesh having elongated conductive elements extending in array forming directions relative to the circuitry, establishing communication sites associated with the mesh elements, located in spaced apart relation, and operating the sites via the mesh to communicate optically with the circuitry, having detection capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: John Popovich
  • Publication number: 20050180136
    Abstract: An LED display assembly, comprising a grid of electrical conductors; light emitting diodes in association with the grid and in electrical communication with the conductors that provide power for LED operation, the grid operable to receive heat from the diodes during diode operation, and the array configured for passing coolant fluid for transfer of heat to the fluid. LED packages adjustable relative to a mounting grid, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventor: John Popovich
  • Publication number: 20050018424
    Abstract: An LED display assembly, comprising a grid of electrical conductors; light emitting diodes in association with the grid and in electrical communication with the conductors that provide power for LED operation, the grid operable to receive heat from the diodes during diode operation, and the array configured for passing coolant fluid for transfer of heat to the fluid. LED packages adjustable relative to a mounting grid, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventor: John Popovich
  • Publication number: 20040257815
    Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: John Popovich, Gregory W. Honegger
  • Patent number: 6712486
    Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Permlight Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Popovich, Gregory W. Honegger
  • Patent number: 6647199
    Abstract: Disclosed is a low profile lighting apparatus that is particularly advantageous for use as a backlight for illuminating a display. The lighting apparatus includes a waveguide coupled to a light source for injecting light into the waveguide. The waveguide includes a plurality of elongate structures for ejecting light propagating within the waveguide through a predetermined surface of the waveguide. Another embodiment of the waveguide includes a central region of reduced thickness that redirects light propagating within the waveguide. The lighting apparatus has a low profile so it is particularly useful in areas of limited space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Teledyne Lighting and Display Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Pelka, John Popovich, Yong Qiao