Patents by Inventor Kory Liszt
Kory Liszt 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: 11700678Abstract: A fixture configuration module comprises a connector configured to be removably coupled with a light fixture. The fixture configuration module also comprises fixture control circuitry communicatively coupled to the connector and configured to control the light fixture to produce light in accordance with a range of a lighting parameter. The range includes at least a subset of values supported by the light fixture for producing light. The fixture configuration module further comprises range control circuitry communicatively coupled to the fixture control circuitry and configured to wirelessly receive the range at least while the connector is uncoupled from the light fixture, and designate the range to the fixture control circuitry while the connector is coupled to the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Robert Bowser, John Roberts, Kory Liszt, Michael James Harris, Paul Pickard
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Publication number: 20220217821Abstract: A fixture configuration module comprises a connector configured to be removably coupled with a light fixture. The fixture configuration module also comprises fixture control circuitry communicatively coupled to the connector and configured to control the light fixture to produce light in accordance with a range of a lighting parameter. The range includes at least a subset of values supported by the light fixture for producing light. The fixture configuration module further comprises range control circuitry communicatively coupled to the fixture control circuitry and configured to wirelessly receive the range at least while the connector is uncoupled from the light fixture, and designate the range to the fixture control circuitry while the connector is coupled to the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Robert Bowser, John Roberts, Kory Liszt, Michael James Harris, Paul Pickard
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Publication number: 20220217829Abstract: A motion sensing device adapts a field of view around a primary sensing axis of the motion sensing device by electrically controlling a detection sensitivity of a passive infrared sensor of the motion sensing device. Responsive to adapting the field of view, the motion sensing device monitors for motion within the field of view using the passive infrared sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Amruteshwar Hiremath, Jin Hong Lim, Kory A. Liszt
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Patent number: 11291090Abstract: A fixture configuration module comprises a connector configured to be removably coupled with a light fixture. The fixture configuration module also comprises fixture control circuitry communicatively coupled to the connector and configured to control the light fixture to produce light in accordance with a range of a lighting parameter. The range includes at least a subset of values supported by the light fixture for producing light. The fixture configuration module further comprises range control circuitry communicatively coupled to the fixture control circuitry and configured to wirelessly receive the range at least while the connector is uncoupled from the light fixture, and designate the range to the fixture control circuitry while the connector is coupled to the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING LLCInventors: Robert Bowser, John Roberts, Kory Liszt, Michael James Harris, Paul Pickard
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Patent number: 11287325Abstract: A motion sensing device adapts a field of view around a primary sensing axis of the motion sensing device by electrically controlling a detection sensitivity of a passive infrared sensor of the motion sensing device. Responsive to adapting the field of view, the motion sensing device monitors for motion within the field of view using the passive infrared sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING LLCInventors: Amruteshwar Hiremath, Jin Hong Lim, Kory A. Liszt
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Patent number: 11176790Abstract: Distance notification systems are described herein which, in some embodiments, are wearable by a user to maintain proper social distancing in any environment. Additionally, distance notification systems described herein can be applied to motorized equipment and/or other machinery in efforts to maintain a safe workplace, such as in factories, construction sites, warehouses, and/or other logistics operations. In one aspect, a distance notification system comprises a signal component, and a receiving component for processing encoded signal generated by the signal component into system user notifications. The encoded signal has power in excess of a predetermined threshold within a set distance between the signal component and the receiving component, wherein less than 10 percent of system user notifications are produced by encoded signal reflected from one or more surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING, LLCInventor: Kory Liszt
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Publication number: 20210333152Abstract: A motion sensing device adapts a field of view around a primary sensing axis of the motion sensing device by electrically controlling a detection sensitivity of a passive infrared sensor of the motion sensing device. Responsive to adapting the field of view, the motion sensing device monitors for motion within the field of view using the passive infrared sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Amruteshwar Hiremath, Jin Hong Lim, Kory A. Liszt
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Patent number: 10873329Abstract: A high reliability AC load switching circuit is disclosed. In some embodiments, the AC load switching circuit includes a high-speed switch connected between the load and the voltage source, a cutoff switch connected between the load and the voltage source in parallel with the high-speed switch, and a level detector connected to the voltage source and to a control input of the high-speed switch. The high-speed switch may be a solid-state switch, for example, a TRIAC or a bidirectional switch, and the cutoff switch may be an electromechanical switch, for example, a relay. In some embodiments a snubber is connected in parallel with a solid-state switch. In some embodiments a microcontroller is connected to an electromechanical switch and the level detector. In some embodiments, both a first cutoff switch and a second cutoff switch are used.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Yuequan Hu, Amruteshwar Hiremath, Kory A. Liszt
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Publication number: 20200352010Abstract: A fixture configuration module comprises a connector configured to be removably coupled with a light fixture. The fixture configuration module also comprises fixture control circuitry communicatively coupled to the connector and configured to control the light fixture to produce light in accordance with a range of a lighting parameter. The range includes at least a subset of values supported by the light fixture for producing light. The fixture configuration module further comprises range control circuitry communicatively coupled to the fixture control circuitry and configured to wirelessly receive the range at least while the connector is uncoupled from the light fixture, and designate the range to the fixture control circuitry while the connector is coupled to the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Robert Bowser, John Roberts, Kory Liszt, Michael James Harris, Paul Pickard
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Patent number: 10721808Abstract: A fixture configuration module comprises fixture control circuitry and range control circuitry. The fixture control circuitry is configured to control a light fixture to produce light in accordance with a range of a lighting parameter. The range identifies at least a subset of values of the lighting parameter supported by the light fixture to produce light. The range control circuitry is communicatively coupled to the fixture control circuitry and comprises a mechanical switch. The range control circuitry is configured to designate the range to the fixture control circuitry in response to the mechanical switch being positioned into at least one of a plurality of switch positions into which the mechanical switch is positionable.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING LLCInventors: Robert Bowser, John Roberts, Kory Liszt, Michael James Harris, Paul Pickard
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Patent number: 10405406Abstract: A LED lighting device includes LEDs operable to emit light when powered through an electrical path. The LED lighting device includes a housing and a communications module for wireless communication to and from the LED lighting device. An antenna for receives and transmits a wireless signal where the antenna comprises a slot in the housing. A power supply in the electrical path for providing power to the LEDs may be retained in the housing. The communications module may be retained in the housing with the power supply. The housing may form part of the LED lighting device structure such as a reflector surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting LLCInventor: Kory A. Liszt
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Publication number: 20190269001Abstract: A fixture configuration module comprises fixture control circuitry and range control circuitry. The fixture control circuitry is configured to control a light fixture to produce light in accordance with a range of a lighting parameter. The range identifies at least a subset of values of the lighting parameter supported by the light fixture to produce light. The range control circuitry is communicatively coupled to the fixture control circuitry and comprises a mechanical switch. The range control circuitry is configured to designate the range to the fixture control circuitry in response to the mechanical switch being positioned into at least one of a plurality of switch positions into which the mechanical switch is positionable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Robert Bowser, John Roberts, Kory Liszt, Michael James Harris, Paul Pickard
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Publication number: 20190245537Abstract: A high reliability AC load switching circuit is disclosed. In some embodiments, the AC load switching circuit includes a high-speed switch connected between the load and the voltage source, a cutoff switch connected between the load and the voltage source in parallel with the high-speed switch, and a level detector connected to the voltage source and to a control input of the high-speed switch. The high-speed switch may be a solid-state switch, for example, a TRIAC or a bidirectional switch, and the cutoff switch may be an electromechanical switch, for example, a relay. In some embodiments a snubber is connected in parallel with a solid-state switch. In some embodiments a microcontroller is connected to an electromechanical switch and the level detector. In some embodiments, both a first cutoff switch and a second cutoff switch are used.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Yuequan Hu, Amruteshwar Hiremath, Kory A. Liszt
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Patent number: 10342102Abstract: A fixture configuration module comprises range control circuitry and fixture control circuitry. The range control circuitry is configured to store a range of a lighting parameter. The range identifies at least a subset of values of the lighting parameter supported by the light fixture to produce light. The fixture control circuitry is communicatively coupled to the range control circuitry and is configured to control the light fixture to produce the light in accordance with the range stored by the range control circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: CREE, INC.Inventors: Robert Bowser, John Roberts, Kory Liszt, Michael James Harris, Paul Pickard
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Patent number: 10264657Abstract: A lighting fixture includes an LED light source that outputs light for general illumination in response to a drive signal, and a driver module configured to provide the drive signal in response to an intelligent lighting module (ILM) instruction. An ILM that is separate from the driver module is provided and has a first plurality of sensors, a first communication interface, a second communication interface, and first control circuitry. The control circuitry of the ILM is configured to communicate with at least one remote entity via the first communication interface as well as generate the ILM instruction for the driver module based on sensor data gathered from the first plurality of sensors, remote entities, or a combination thereof. The ILM instruction is provided to the driver module via the second communication interface and used by the driver module to control the drive signal for the LED array.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Cree, Inc.Inventors: Kory Liszt, Donald Walker
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Publication number: 20180359838Abstract: A lighting fixture includes an LED light source that outputs light for general illumination in response to a drive signal, and a driver module configured to provide the drive signal in response to an intelligent lighting module (ILM) instruction. An ILM that is separate from the driver module is provided and has a first plurality of sensors, a first communication interface, a second communication interface, and first control circuitry. The control circuitry of the ILM is configured to communicate with at least one remote entity via the first communication interface as well as generate the ILM instruction for the driver module based on sensor data gathered from the first plurality of sensors, remote entities, or a combination thereof. The ILM instruction is provided to the driver module via the second communication interface and used by the driver module to control the drive signal for the LED array.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Kory Liszt, Donald Walker
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Patent number: 9894740Abstract: A lighting fixture includes an LED light source that outputs light for general illumination in response to a drive signal, and a driver module configured to provide the drive signal in response to an intelligent lighting module (ILM) instruction. An ILM that is separate from the driver module is provided and has a first plurality of sensors, a first communication interface, a second communication interface, and first control circuitry. The control circuitry of the ILM is configured to communicate with at least one remote entity via the first communication interface as well as generate the ILM instruction for the driver module based on sensor data gathered from the first plurality of sensors, remote entities, or a combination thereof. The ILM instruction is provided to the driver module via the second communication interface and used by the driver module to control the drive signal for the LED array.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Cree, Inc.Inventors: Kory Liszt, Donald Walker
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Publication number: 20180042092Abstract: A fixture configuration module comprises range control circuitry and fixture control circuitry. The range control circuitry is configured to store a range of a lighting parameter. The range identifies at least a subset of values of the lighting parameter supported by the light fixture to produce light. The fixture control circuitry is communicatively coupled to the range control circuitry and is configured to control the light fixture to produce the light in accordance with the range stored by the range control circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Robert Bowser, John Roberts, Kory Liszt, Michael James Harris, Paul Pickard
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Publication number: 20170373684Abstract: A high reliability AC load switching circuit is disclosed. In some embodiments, the AC load switching circuit includes a high-speed switch connected between the load and the voltage source, a cutoff switch connected between the load and the voltage source in parallel with the high-speed switch, and a level detector connected to the voltage source and to a control input of the high-speed switch. The high-speed switch may be a solid-state switch, for example, a TRIAC or a bidirectional switch, and the cutoff switch may be an electromechanical switch, for example, a relay. In some embodiments a snubber is connected in parallel with a solid-state switch. In some embodiments a microcontroller is connected to an eletromechanical switch and the level detector. In some embodiments, both a first cutoff switch and a second cutoff switch are used.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Yuequan Hu, Amruteshwar Hiremath, Kory A. Liszt
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Publication number: 20170374724Abstract: A LED lighting device includes LEDs operable to emit light when powered through an electrical path. The LED lighting device includes a housing and a communications module for wireless communication to and from the LED lighting device. An antenna for receives and transmits a wireless signal where the antenna comprises a slot in the housing. A power supply in the electrical path for providing power to the LEDs may be retained in the housing. The communications module may be retained in the housing with the power supply. The housing may form part of the LED lighting device structure such as a reflector surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Kory A. Liszt