Patents by Inventor Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr.

Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr. 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: 12052808
    Abstract: It is well known that fireworks are a fundamental theatrical experience for many people. However, there are individuals and certain settings that cannot experience traditional fireworks—concerns with flammability from pyrotechnic materials often leads to a ban on fireworks in areas prone to drought, for example. For areas that cannot make use of traditional fireworks, there is a need for a suitable replacement. Discussed herein are multiple approaches to emulating a traditional fireworks show, and in a manner that does not pose a burning hazard, can be used in residential areas (as well as more traditional areas), and can emulate the look and feel of traditional fireworks. Also discussed are additional features which may not be common to some fireworks shows, but enhance a theatrical experience nonetheless at a lower operating cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, David L. Barker, Brady L. Dieleman, Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., Ian J. Veenstra, Timothy J. Boyle, James F. Marshall
  • Publication number: 20240247784
    Abstract: An apparatus for retrofitting a HID lighting system includes using existing components of previously installed HID lighting systems such as its ballasts while replacing some capacitors to adjust the power supplied to a retrofit LED luminaire. Unused ballast drivers are removed, and a self-contained ballast driver assembly is mounted into the electronic control enclosure of the previously installed lighting system. Some of the retrofit LED luminaires include an uplighting lens, an optic, or a diffuser for providing uplight. An aiming bracket and an aiming plate allow for the horizontal aiming angle of a light luminaire to be set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Luke C. McKee, Chris P. Lickiss, Kenneth G. Lewis, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240247791
    Abstract: An apparatus for retrofitting a HID lighting system includes using existing components of previously installed HID lighting systems such as its ballasts while replacing some capacitors to adjust the power supplied to a retrofit LED luminaire. Unused ballast drivers are removed, and a self-contained ballast driver assembly is mounted into the electronic control enclosure of the previously installed lighting system. Some of the retrofit LED luminaires include an uplighting lens, an optic, or a diffuser for providing uplight. An aiming bracket and an aiming plate allow for the horizontal aiming angle of a light luminaire to be set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Luke C. McKee, Chris P. Lickiss, David J. Van Ee, Kenneth G. Lewis, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240247795
    Abstract: An apparatus for retrofitting a HID lighting system includes using existing components of previously installed HID lighting systems such as its ballasts while replacing some capacitors to adjust the power supplied to a retrofit LED luminaire. Unused ballast drivers are removed, and a self-contained ballast driver assembly is mounted into the electronic control enclosure of the previously installed lighting system. Some of the retrofit LED luminaires include an uplighting lens, an optic, or a diffuser for providing uplight. An aiming bracket and an aiming plate allow for the horizontal aiming angle of a light luminaire to be set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Luke C. McKee, Chris P. Lickiss, Philip D. Hol, Aric D. Klyn, David J. Van Ee, Kenneth G. Lewis, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240247792
    Abstract: An apparatus for retrofitting a HID lighting system includes using existing components of previously installed HID lighting systems such as its ballasts while replacing some capacitors to adjust the power supplied to a retrofit LED luminaire. Unused ballast drivers are removed, and a self-contained ballast driver assembly is mounted into the electronic control enclosure of the previously installed lighting system. Some of the retrofit LED luminaires include an uplighting lens, an optic, or a diffuser for providing uplight. An aiming bracket and an aiming plate allow for the horizontal aiming angle of a light luminaire to be set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Luke C. McKee, Chris P. Lickiss, David J. Van Ee, Kenneth G. Lewis, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240247790
    Abstract: An apparatus for retrofitting a HID lighting system includes using existing components of previously installed HID lighting systems such as its ballasts while replacing some capacitors to adjust the power supplied to a retrofit LED luminaire. Unused ballast drivers are removed, and a self-contained ballast driver assembly is mounted into the electronic control enclosure of the previously installed lighting system. Some of the retrofit LED luminaires include an uplighting lens, an optic, or a diffuser for providing uplight. An aiming bracket and an aiming plate allow for the horizontal aiming angle of a light luminaire to be set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Luke C. McKee, Chris P. Lickiss, David J. Van Ee, Kenneth G. Lewis, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240247778
    Abstract: An apparatus for retrofitting a HID lighting system includes using existing components of previously installed HID lighting systems such as its ballasts while replacing some capacitors to adjust the power supplied to a retrofit LED luminaire. Unused ballast drivers are removed, and a self-contained ballast driver assembly is mounted into the electronic control enclosure of the previously installed lighting system. Some of the retrofit LED luminaires include an uplighting lens, an optic, or a diffuser for providing uplight. An aiming bracket and an aiming plate allow for the horizontal aiming angle of a light luminaire to be set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Luke C. McKee, Chris P. Lickiss, Joel D. DeBoef, Kenneth G. Lewis, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240247768
    Abstract: An apparatus for retrofitting a HID lighting system includes using existing components of previously installed HID lighting systems such as its ballasts while replacing some capacitors to adjust the power supplied to a retrofit LED luminaire. Unused ballast drivers are removed, and a self-contained ballast driver assembly is mounted into the electronic control enclosure of the previously installed lighting system. Some of the retrofit LED luminaires include an uplighting lens, an optic, or a diffuser for providing uplight. An aiming bracket and an aiming plate allow for the horizontal aiming angle of a light luminaire to be set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Timothy A. Barker, Alan W. Sheldon, Luke C. McKee, Chris P. Lickiss, Philip D. Hol, Aric D. Klyn, Joel D. DeBoef, David J. Van Ee, Kenneth G. Lewis, JR., Mark W. Kubovich, Frank L. Baldwin, Kevin A. Jankowski
  • Publication number: 20240247793
    Abstract: An apparatus for retrofitting a HID lighting system includes using existing components of previously installed HID lighting systems such as its ballasts while replacing some capacitors to adjust the power supplied to a retrofit LED luminaire. Unused ballast drivers are removed, and a self-contained ballast driver assembly is mounted into the electronic control enclosure of the previously installed lighting system. Some of the retrofit LED luminaires include an uplighting lens, an optic, or a diffuser for providing uplight. An aiming bracket and an aiming plate allow for the horizontal aiming angle of a light luminaire to be set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Luke C. McKee, David J. Van Ee, Kenneth G. Lewis, JR.
  • Patent number: 11754260
    Abstract: Lighting applications which are particularly difficult to light because of “non-standard” target areas (or otherwise) would benefit from advancements in lighting design. That being said, conventional wisdom in lighting design has practical limitations—conventional means of visors at/on lighting fixtures (i.e., local visoring) can only become so long to provide beam cutoff before becoming prohibitively heavy or costly, for example. Local visoring can only be pivoted so far before beam shift occurs (e.g., shifting the physical location of maximum candela or photometric center), as another example. Conventional wisdom can only buy so much cutoff and beam control before the overall lighting design is impacted—and so an alternative approach is warranted. One such alternative approach which relies upon a combination of remote visoring and local visoring is discussed; additional approaches are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Nathan E. Herz, Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., Chris P. Lickiss, Luke C. McKee, Philip D. Hol, Joel D. Deboef
  • Publication number: 20220010944
    Abstract: Lighting applications which are particularly difficult to light because of “non-standard” target areas (or otherwise) would benefit from advancements in lighting design. That being said, conventional wisdom in lighting design has practical limitations—conventional means of visors at/on lighting fixtures (i.e., local visoring) can only become so long to provide beam cutoff before becoming prohibitively heavy or costly, for example. Local visoring can only be pivoted so far before beam shift occurs (e.g., shifting the physical location of maximum candela or photometric center), as another example. Conventional wisdom can only buy so much cutoff and beam control before the overall lighting design is impacted—and so an alternative approach is warranted. One such alternative approach which relies upon a combination of remote visoring and local visoring is discussed; additional approaches are also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Nathan E. Herz, Kenneth G. Lewis, JR., Chris P. Lickiss, Luke C. McKee, Philip D. Hol, Joel D. Deboef
  • Patent number: D1055346
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Joel D. DeBoef, Chris P. Lickiss, Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., Luke C. McKee
  • Patent number: D1055347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Joel D. DeBoef, Chris P. Lickiss, Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., Luke C. McKee
  • Patent number: D1055349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Joel D. DeBoef, Chris P. Lickiss, Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., Luke C. McKee
  • Patent number: D1055350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Joel D. DeBoef, Chris P. Lickiss, Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., Luke C. McKee
  • Patent number: D1056289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., Chris P. Lickiss, Luke C. McKee
  • Patent number: D1056290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Joel D. DeBoef, Chris P. Lickiss, Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., Luke C. McKee
  • Patent number: D1056291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Joel D. DeBoef, Chris P. Lickiss, Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., Luke C. McKee
  • Patent number: D1056296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Joel D. DeBoef, Chris P. Lickiss, Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., Luke C. McKee
  • Patent number: D1056297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, Joel D. DeBoef, Chris P. Lickiss, Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., Luke C. McKee