Patents by Inventor Kenneth B. Sales

Kenneth B. Sales 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).

  • Light emitting diode light spreader
    Patent number: 7172323
    Abstract: In order to spread the light being emitted from an LED, an LED light spreader has a light conductive end, an optical path conversion side, and a light transmitting side. The present invention enables a single LED to simulate the effect of having several discrete LEDs on a circuit board or may be configured to give the effect of having a single elongated light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC
    Inventors: David W. Knoble, Kenneth B. Sales
  • Reflector for roadway lighting luminaire
    Patent number: 4789923
    Abstract: A luminaire comprises a reflector having a concave interior surface formed with bands of reflective facets. The bands are organized in groups to provide the desired illumination pattern and enable the reflector to be formed in a simple fashion. The groups of facets are organized in bands which extend arcuately around the interior of the reflector, each facet being oriented to reflect light to a desired luminance center on a roadway surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Kenneth B. Sales
  • Reflector for roadway lighting luminaire
    Patent number: 4694382
    Abstract: A luminaire comprises a reflector having a concave interior surface formed with bands of reflective facets. The bands are organized in groups to provide the desired illumination pattern and enable the reflector to be formed in a simple fashion. The groups of facets are organized in bands which extend arcuately around the interior of the reflector, each facet being oriented to reflect light to a desired luminance center on a roadway surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: Kenneth B. Sales