Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
Kenneth J. Wetenkamp 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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Patent number: 10731800Abstract: A light fixture includes a frame, a plurality of LED mounting panels that are removably coupled to the frame, a plurality of LEDs that are disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting panels, and a plurality of drivers. Each of the plurality of drivers is disposed on a corresponding one of the plurality of LED mounting panels and is electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting panels.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jun Wang, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp, Matthew S. Tlachac, Neal R. Verfuerth
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Patent number: 10660172Abstract: A light fixture includes a fixture body, a support structure, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) a driver, a cover, and a connector. The fixture body includes a first raceway, a second raceway, and a channel. The second raceway is substantially parallel to the first raceway. The channel is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway such that the channel is substantially orthogonal to the first raceway and the second raceway. The support structure is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway. The plurality of LEDs is coupled to the support structure and spaced apart along a length of the support structure between the first raceway and the second raceway. The driver is positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs. The cover is detachably coupled to the channel and extends from the first raceway to the second raceway.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald E. Ernst, Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Publication number: 20190309934Abstract: A light fixture includes a frame, a plurality of LED mounting panels that are removably coupled to the frame, a plurality of LEDs that are disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting panels, and a plurality of drivers. Each of the plurality of drivers is disposed on a corresponding one of the plurality of LED mounting panels and is electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jun Wang, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp, Matthew S. Tlachac, Neal R. Verfuerth
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Patent number: 10330298Abstract: A light fixture suitable for use with fluorescent light bulbs as a fluorescent light fixture includes a frame, a plurality of LED mounting strips that are removably coupled to the frame, a plurality of LEDs that are disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting strips, and a plurality of drivers. Each of the plurality of drivers is disposed on one of the plurality of LED mounting strips and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting strips.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jun Wang, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp, Matthew S. Tlachac, Neal R. Verfuerth
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Publication number: 20190174586Abstract: A light fixture includes a fixture body, a support structure, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) a driver, a cover, and a connector. The fixture body includes a first raceway, a second raceway, and a channel. The second raceway is substantially parallel to the first raceway. The channel is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway such that the channel is substantially orthogonal to the first raceway and the second raceway. The support structure is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway. The plurality of LEDs is coupled to the support structure and spaced apart along a length of the support structure between the first raceway and the second raceway. The driver is positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs. The cover is detachably coupled to the channel and extends from the first raceway to the second raceway.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald E. Ernst, Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Patent number: 10206251Abstract: A light fixture includes a fixture body, a support structure, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) a driver, a cover, and a connector. The fixture body includes a first raceway, a second raceway, and a channel. The second raceway is substantially parallel to the first raceway. The channel is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway such that the channel is substantially orthogonal to the first raceway and the second raceway. The support structure is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway. The plurality of LEDs is coupled to the support structure and spaced apart along a length of the support structure between the first raceway and the second raceway. The driver is positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs. The cover is detachably coupled to the channel and extends from the first raceway to the second raceway.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2018Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald E. Ernst, Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Publication number: 20180119894Abstract: A light fixture includes a fixture body, a support structure, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) a driver, a cover, and a connector. The fixture body includes a first raceway, a second raceway, and a channel. The second raceway is substantially parallel to the first raceway. The channel is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway such that the channel is substantially orthogonal to the first raceway and the second raceway. The support structure is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway. The plurality of LEDs is coupled to the support structure and spaced apart along a length of the support structure between the first raceway and the second raceway. The driver is positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs. The cover is detachably coupled to the channel and extends from the first raceway to the second raceway.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2018Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald E. Ernst, Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Patent number: 9951933Abstract: A system for mounting a light fixture to a structure includes a pivot base and a mount. The pivot base is pivot base coupled to the structure. The mount is configured for securing to the light fixture and for pivotally coupling to the pivot base, so that the light fixture is adjustably positionable in any one or more of a plurality of positions. The mount includes a plurality of adjustment points configured to allow the mount to be fixed in any of the one or more of a plurality of positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Kenneth J. Wetenkamp, Neal R. Verfuerth
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Publication number: 20180066832Abstract: A light fixture suitable for use with fluorescent light bulbs as a fluorescent light fixture includes a frame, a plurality of LED mounting strips that are removably coupled to the frame, a plurality of LEDs that are disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting strips, and a plurality of drivers. Each of the plurality of drivers is disposed on one of the plurality of LED mounting strips and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting strips.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jun Wang, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp, Matthew S. Tlachac, Neal R. Verfuerth
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Patent number: 9803841Abstract: A lighting and energy conservation system for low temperature applications includes LEDs as a light source. The LEDs are provided in a modular LED light fixture. The fixture includes a frame supporting a reflector having a plurality of elongated channels. Mounting strips are removably installed in each of the elongated channels, and LEDs are mounted on each of the mounting strips. A separate power control device is associated with each of the mounting strips, so that a total light output intensity and profile of the fixture can be individually customized by selectively adjusting the power control device for each of the mounting strips.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jun Wang, Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp, Matthew S. Tlachac
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Publication number: 20170108175Abstract: A light fixture includes a support structure, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) coupled to the support structure and spaced apart along a length of the support structure between a first end and a second end of the light fixture, a power pack, and a modular power input connector. The power pack includes a driver configured to be electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs, power input wiring configured to receive power for the light fixture, and a cover provided at least partially over the driver and the power input wiring. The modular power input connector is accessible without removing the cover, and the modular power input connector is coupled to the power input wiring.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald E. Ernst, Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Publication number: 20170097146Abstract: A system for mounting a light fixture to a structure includes a pivot base and a mount. The pivot base is pivot base coupled to the structure. The mount is configured for securing to the light fixture and for pivotally coupling to the pivot base, so that the light fixture is adjustably positionable in any one or more of a plurality of positions. The mount includes a plurality of adjustment points configured to allow the mount to be fixed in any of the one or more of a plurality of positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth J. Wetenkamp, Neal R. Verfuerth
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Patent number: 9532410Abstract: A light fixture including a support structure and a plurality of LEDs coupled to the structure and spaced apart along at least a portion of a length of the structure. The light fixture further includes a power pack, the power pack including a driver configured to be electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs, power input wiring that is configured to receive power for the light fixture, and a cover provided substantially over the driver and the power input wiring. A modular power input connector is accessible without removing the cover, wherein the modular power input connector is coupled to the power input wiring, and wherein the modular power input connector is configured to accept a power cord.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Ronald E. Ernst, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Patent number: 9523485Abstract: A system for mounting an outdoor fluorescent lamp lighting fixture to a pole includes a compression sleeve configured to receive and tighten around the pole, a pivot base fixed to the compression sleeve, a mount configured for securing to the fluorescent lamp lighting fixture and for pivotally coupling to the pivot base, where the mount includes multiple adjustment points configured to allow the mount to be fixed at varying angles relative to the pivot base.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Publication number: 20150260381Abstract: A system for mounting an outdoor fluorescent lamp lighting fixture to a pole includes a compression sleeve configured to receive and tighten around the pole, a pivot base fixed to the compression sleeve, a mount configured for securing to the fluorescent lamp lighting fixture and for pivotally coupling to the pivot base, where the mount includes multiple adjustment points configured to allow the mount to be fixed at varying angles relative to the pivot base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Publication number: 20150028770Abstract: A light fixture including a support structure and a plurality of LEDs coupled to the structure and spaced apart along at least a portion of a length of the structure. The light fixture further includes a power pack, the power pack including a driver configured to be electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs, power input wiring that is configured to receive power for the light fixture, and a cover provided substantially over the driver and the power input wiring. A modular power input connector is accessible without removing the cover, wherein the modular power input connector is coupled to the power input wiring, and wherein the modular power input connector is configured to accept a power cord.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Ronald E. Ernst, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Publication number: 20140339390Abstract: A system for supporting and leveling a light fixture having a fixture body supporting one or more light sources, and connectors on the fixture body, and a pair of V-shaped hanger rods, where each hanger rod has an apex area and first and second ends, and the first and second ends are each configured to be coupled to one of the connectors. A pair of suspension rods are each configured to engage an overhead structure. A pair of spring clip brackets each having a slot and an aperture are releasably and adjustably secured along the length of one of the suspension rods, and also have a receptacle with a locking tab that receives and retains the apex area of one of the hanger rods.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Publication number: 20140313719Abstract: A lighting and energy conservation system for low temperature applications includes LEDs as a light source. The LEDs are provided in a modular LED light fixture. The fixture includes a frame supporting a reflector having a plurality of elongated channels. Mounting strips are removably installed in each of the elongated channels, and LEDs are mounted on each of the mounting strips. A separate power control device is associated with each of the mounting strips, so that a total light output intensity and profile of the fixture can be individually customized by selectively adjusting the power control device for each of the mounting strips.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Jun Wang, Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp, Matthew S. Tlachac
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Patent number: 8866582Abstract: A system for mounting an outdoor fluorescent lamp lighting fixture to a pole includes a compression sleeve configured to receive and tighten around the pole, a pivot base fixed to the compression sleeve, a mount configured for securing to the fluorescent lamp lighting fixture and for pivotally coupling to the pivot base, where the mount includes multiple adjustment points configured to allow the mount to be fixed at varying angles relative to the pivot base.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Patent number: 8858018Abstract: A light fixture including first and second raceways, and at least one support structure extending between and coupled to the raceways. A plurality of LEDs are coupled to the structure and spaced apart along at least a portion of a length of the structure between the first and second ends of the light fixture. A power pack extends between the raceways, and the power pack includes at least one driver configured to be electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs, power input wiring that is configured to receive power for the light fixture, and a detachable cover provided substantially over the at least one driver and the power input wiring. A modular power input connector is coupled to the power pack, and is configured to allow a power cord to supply power to the light fixture without removing the cover.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Ronald E. Ernst, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp