Patents by Inventor Kevin Dowling
Kevin Dowling 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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Publication number: 20060012987Abstract: A lighting fixture for producing a beam of light having a prescribed luminous flux spectrum. In one example, the lighting fixture comprises a plurality of groups of light-emitting devices, each such group configured to emit light having a distinct luminous flux spectrum, and a controller configurable to supply selected amounts of electrical power to the plurality of groups of light-emitting devices, such that the groups cooperate to produce a composite beam of light having a prescribed luminous flux spectrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2003Publication date: January 19, 2006Applicant: Color Kinetics, IncorporatedInventors: Alfred Ducharme, Frederick Morgan, Ihor Lys, Kevin Dowling, George Mueller
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Publication number: 20060002110Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for lighting systems, including high output linear lighting systems for various environments. The linear lighting systems may include power systems for driving light sources in high-voltage environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: Kevin Dowling, Kevin McCormick
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Publication number: 20050285547Abstract: Various exemplary implementations of light emitting diode (LED) based illumination products and methods are disclosed including, but not limited to, glow sticks, key chains, toys, balls, various game accessories, light bulbs, night lights, wall lights, wall switches, wall sockets, wall panels, modular lights, flexible lights, automotive lights, wearable accessories, light ropes, decorative lights such as icicles and icicle strings, light tubes, insect control lights and methods, and lighted air fresheners/scent dispensers. Any of the foregoing devices may be equipped with various types of user interfaces (both “local” and “remote”) to control light generated from the device. Additionally, devices may be controlled via light control information or programs stored in device memory and/or transmitted or downloaded to the devices (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2005Publication date: December 29, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: Colin Piepgras, George Mueller, Ihor Lys, Kevin Dowling, Frederick Morgan
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Publication number: 20050275626Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for providing audio/visual control systems that also control lighting systems, including for advanced control of lighting effects in real time by Video Jockeys and similar professionals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2005Publication date: December 15, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: George Mueller, Kevin Dowling, Ihor Lys
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Publication number: 20050276053Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for providing active and passive thermal or cooling facilities for LED lighting systems, including radiating and convective thermal facilities, including fans, phase change materials, conductive polymers, potting compounds, vents, ducts, and other thermal facilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2004Publication date: December 15, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, IncorporatedInventors: Edward Nortrup, George Mueller, Frederick Morgan, Ihor Lys, Kevin Dowling
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Publication number: 20050253533Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing controllable power via an A.C. power source to LED-based lighting devices having an MR16 configuration. In one example, LED-based MR16 lighting devices may be coupled to A.C. power circuits that are controlled by conventional dimmers (i.e, “A.C. dimmer circuits”). In yet other aspects, one or more parameters relating to the light generated by LED-based light sources (e.g., intensity, color, color temperature, temporal characteristics, etc.) may be conveniently controlled via operation of a conventional A.C. dimmer and/or other signals present on the A.C. power circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: Ihor Lys, Kevin Dowling, Frederick Morgan
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Publication number: 20050236029Abstract: Thermal indication methods and systems. In one example, electrical power is generated based on a temperature of a thermal surface, and at least one indication is provided, based on the generated electrical power, representative of the temperature of the thermal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2005Publication date: October 27, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Dowling
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Publication number: 20050174473Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein show how such LED methods and systems, especially intelligent LED systems, can be used for photographic and cinematography applications and provide many benefits. Controlled LED illumination allows easy customization of these features to create a particular mood and can be used to create light of desired saturation and hue.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, Inc.Inventors: Frederick Morgan, George Mueller, Kevin Dowling, Ihor Lys, Charles Cella, Edward Nortrup
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Publication number: 20050116667Abstract: A tile lighting system is provided in which an interior space of a tile is lit by LEDs, such as in a grid or edge-lit formation, and a light diffusing panel is disposed over the interior space. The tile lighting system can be combined with others to tile any surface, such as a floor, ceiling, wall, or building exterior. Lighting control signals can be supplied to generate a wide range of effects on the tile lighting units, including effects coordinated among different tile lighting units. Two- and three-dimensional embodiments are contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2004Publication date: June 2, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, IncorporatedInventors: George Mueller, Ihor Lys, Frederick Morgan, Colin Piepgras, Brian Roberge, Hern Kim, Kevin Dowling, Derek Logan, Charles Cella
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Publication number: 20050099824Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for medical and surgical lighting systems, including methods and systems wherein semiconductor illumination light sources are integrated into surgical tools for providing controlled lighting to a work area, such as a body cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Dowling, Robert O'Toole, Michael Blackwell, Frederick Morgan
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Publication number: 20050047134Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for providing controlled lighting, including methods and systems for providing both white and non-white colored lighting, including color temperature controlled lighting. Such methods and systems include optical facilities for modifying light from a lighting unit, such as an LED-based lighting unit, including variable optical facilities and fixed optical facilities. Also provided are methods and systems for using multi-color lighting units in a variety of commercial applications. Also provided are methods and systems for lighting control, including methods to assist lighting designers and installers to improve the quality of lighting in environments. Also provided are intelligent dimmers, switches, sockets and fixtures, as well as facilities for programming and using them. Also provided are various sensor-feedback applications of lighting technology, including sensor-feedback involving light sensors and forward voltage sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Applicant: Color KineticsInventors: George Mueller, Ihor Lys, Kevin Dowling, Charles Cella, Frederick Morgan
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Publication number: 20050047132Abstract: A color-changing device which includes an enclosure at least a portion of which is material which is desired to change color. There is also included an illumination device, such as an LED or collection of LEDs which can illuminate the material. There can also be included a controller which can take some form of input, such as from a network, or a sensor, and can convert that input into a signal to control the illumination. There is also included a method for performing such color change.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Dowling, George Mueller, Ihor Lys
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Publication number: 20050044617Abstract: Methods and apparatus for illumination of liquids in a variety of environments. In one example, multi-color LED-based light sources are employed to achieve a wide range of enhanced lighting effects in liquids. In another example, a pool or spa is illuminated by one or more multi-color light sources that may be employed as individually and independently controllable devices, or coupled together to form a networked lighting system to provide a variety of programmable and/or coordinated color illumination effects in the pool or spa environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, Inc.Inventors: George Mueller, Frederick Morgan, Ihor Lys, Kevin Dowling
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Publication number: 20050041161Abstract: Entertainment-based methods and apparatus involving a video display facility and a lighting facility. In one example, lighting effects generated by the lighting facility are automatically coordinated with the video display facility. In another example, the lighting effects generated by the lighting facility are automatically coordinated with a video signal provided to the video display facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2004Publication date: February 24, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, IncorporatedInventors: Kevin Dowling, Ian Davis, George Mueller, Ihor Lys
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Publication number: 20050040774Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating and modulating white light illumination conditions. Examples of applications in which such methods and apparatus may be implemented include retail environments (e.g., food, clothing, jewelry, paint, furniture, fabrics, etc.) or service environments (e.g., cosmetics, hair and beauty salons and spas, photography, etc.) where visible aspects of the products/services being offered are significant in attracting sales of the products/services. Other applications include theatre and cinema, medical and dental implementations, as well as vehicle-based (automotive) implementations. In another example, a personal grooming apparatus includes one or more light sources disposed in proximity to a mirror and configured to generate variable color light, including essentially white light, whose color temperature may be controlled by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2004Publication date: February 24, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, Inc.Inventors: George Mueller, Alfred Ducharme, Kevin Dowling, Ihor Lys, Frederick Morgan, Charles Cella
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Publication number: 20050035728Abstract: In one example, a lighting apparatus comprises a processor wherein the processor is configured to control a color-changing lighting effect generated by the lighting apparatus; wherein the processor is further configured to monitor an operating power source; and wherein the processor is further configured to synchronize the color-changing lighting effect in coordination with a parameter of the operating power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2004Publication date: February 17, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, Inc.Inventors: Eric Schanberger, Kevin Dowling
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Publication number: 20050036300Abstract: Methods and systems are provided herein for illuminating a variety of household products and other items using color-controlled illumination systems that include lights under the control of processors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2003Publication date: February 17, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Dowling, Charles Cella, Josh Strauss, Michael Blackwell
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Publication number: 20050030744Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating essentially white light. In one example, a white light generating apparatus comprises at least one first white LED characterized by a first spectrum, and at least one second white LED characterized by a second spectrum, wherein the first spectrum is substantially different than the second spectrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Applicant: Color Kinetics, IncorporatedInventors: Alfred Ducharme, Frederick Morgan, Ihor Lys, Kevin Dowling, George Mueller
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Patent number: 6717376Abstract: An embodiment of this invention relates to an intelligent lighting device that can receive signals and change the illumination conditions as a result of the received signals. The lighting device can change hue, saturation, and brightness as a response to received signals. One example of using such a lighting device is to display particular colors as a response to certain events. Among others, embodiments may include vehicle lighting systems, an information cube, a back lighting system for a display panel, and an indicator of a condition of a package.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Color Kinetics, IncorporatedInventors: Ihor A. Lys, Kevin Dowling, Eric Schanberger, Christian P. Blanc
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Patent number: 6608453Abstract: Methods and apparatus for computer-based control of light sources and other devices in a networked lighting system. Conventional light sources may be controlled in combination with LED-based (e.g., variable color) light sources to provide enhanced lighting effects for a variety of space-illumination applications (e.g., residential, office/workplace, retail, commercial, industrial, and outdoor environments). Individual light sources or groups of light sources may be controlled independently of one another based on data transported throughout the network. In one example, one or more other controllable devices (e.g., various actuators, such as relays, switches, motors, etc.) and/or sensors (e.g., heat, light, sound/pressure, or motion sensors) also may be coupled to the network to facilitate automated lighting applications based on a variety of feedback stimuli.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Color Kinetics IncorporatedInventors: Frederick Morgan, Alfred Ducharme, Brian Chemel, Robert Laszewski, Kevin Dowling