Patents by Inventor Larry A. Akers
Larry A. Akers 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: 10401423Abstract: An example test system includes: a test slot to hold a device under test (DUT); a temperature control system comprising a phase-change material, with the temperature control system for maintaining a temperature of the phase-change material in a steady-state condition, with the phase-change material changing phase during a transient condition to affect a temperature of a thermally-conductive structure, and with the steady-state condition being longer in duration than the transient condition; and an air mover to direct air over the thermally-conductive structure and towards the DUT in the test slot in order to affect a temperature of the DUT.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.Inventors: Larry Akers, Joseph Wrinn, Philip Campbell, David Graziose
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Publication number: 20170322253Abstract: An example test system includes: a test slot to hold a device under test (DUT); a temperature control system comprising a phase-change material, with the temperature control system for maintaining a temperature of the phase-change material in a steady-state condition, with the phase-change material changing phase during a transient condition to affect a temperature of a thermally-conductive structure, and with the steady-state condition being longer in duration than the transient condition; and an air mover to direct air over the thermally-conductive structure and towards the DUT in the test slot in order to affect a temperature of the DUT.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Larry Akers, Joseph Wrinn, Philip Campbell, David Graziose
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Patent number: 9541255Abstract: A luminaire and reflector module for the luminaire are disclosed wherein the reflector has a base plate defining a plurality of reflector light source apertures and a plurality of reflectors extending integrally and individually from the base plate adjacent to the light source apertures.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: James P. Sferra, John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry A. Akers, Brian J. Orth
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Patent number: 9234649Abstract: A luminaire is disclosed comprising one or more side members having one or more light modules associated therewith and defining a recess. The light module having one or more light sources, one or more light directing members, and a lens enclosing the light sources and directing members in the module. The light directing members redirecting light emitted from at least one of the one or more light sources to be perpendicular to the lens. One or more of the light directing members can be a reflector or an optic lens. The light modules can be configured to cast different light distributions to combine to form the desired light distribution. The light modules can be designed or exchanged to create any desired light distribution from the same side members. The light module can comprise a tray such that the lens is sealed to the tray keeping moisture from entering the module.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers
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Publication number: 20150345741Abstract: A luminaire and reflector module for the luminaire are disclosed wherein the reflector has a base plate defining a plurality of reflector light source apertures and a plurality of reflectors extending integrally and individually from the base plate adjacent to the light source apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: James P. Sferra, John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry A. Akers, Brian J. Orth
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Publication number: 20150055353Abstract: A luminaire having a housing with a column extending therefrom and a bracket secured to the column, the bracket having a body and two wings extending from opposing sides of the body, at least a portion of each wing extending in a direction at least partially away from the column. The mounting bracket allows installation of the luminaire to a structure, such as a ceiling or canopy, by inserting the luminaire column and bracket into an aperture in the structure from the underside of the structure. The aperture edge forces the wings to flex inward as the column advances through the aperture until the wings pass the aperture edge and spring outward to hold the luminaire to the structure. The mounting bracket thus facilitates quick attachment of the luminaire to the structure and allows attachment of additional mounting hardware to further secure the luminaire to the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Hutchens, John D. Boyer, Larry Akers, Eric Jon Mooar
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Patent number: 8794787Abstract: A reflector assembly for a lighting apparatus, the reflector assembly comprising two or more reflector modules configured for associating with one or more light sources, each reflector module comprising one or more reflectors for being located adjacent to alight source when the reflector module is associated with the one or more light sources, the one or more reflectors configured to reflect light from the adjacent light source. The reflector modules may further comprising a cover plate defining a plurality of light source apertures for allowing a light source to protrude through the cover plate, at least a first of the one or more light source apertures disposed adjacent to an overhead reflector and at least a second of the one or more light source apertures disposed adjacent to a lateral reflector. The reflector assembly can comprising any number of reflector modules and the reflector modules can be arranged in different configurations to create different light distributions with the same reflector modules.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry A. Akers
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Patent number: 8696171Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a light source, a plate, and frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements that are in thermal communication with the light source. The plate can have a dissipative portion extending outward from a point of thermal communication between the plate and the light source. The frame can at least partially enclose the light source and may also be in thermal communication therewith.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
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Publication number: 20130242564Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a light source, a plate, and frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements that are in thermal communication with the light source. The plate can have a dissipative portion extending outward from a point of thermal communication between the plate and the light source. The frame can at least partially enclose the light source and may also be in thermal communication therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: LSI INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
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Patent number: 8480264Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a light source, a plate, and frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements that are in thermal communication with the light source. The plate can have a dissipative portion extending outward from a point of thermal communication between the plate and the light source. The frame can at least partially enclose the light source and may also be in thermal communication therewith.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
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Publication number: 20130107518Abstract: A luminaire is disclosed comprising one or more side members having one or more light modules associated therewith and defining a recess. The light module having one or more light sources, one or more light directing members, and a lens enclosing the light sources and directing members in the module. The light directing members redirecting light emitted from at least one of the one or more light sources to be perpendicular to the lens. One or more of the light directing members can be a reflector or an optic lens. The light modules can be configured to cast different light distributions to combine to form the desired light distribution. The light modules can be designed or exchanged to create any desired light distribution from the same side members. The light module can comprise a tray such that the lens is sealed to the tray keeping moisture from entering the module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers
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Publication number: 20130107528Abstract: A luminaire is disclosed comprising one or more side members having one or more light modules associated therewith and defining a recess. The light module having one or more light sources, one or more light directing members, and a lens enclosing the light sources and directing members in the module. The light directing members redirecting light emitted from at least one of the one or more light sources to be perpendicular to the lens. One or more of the light directing members can be a reflector or an optic lens. The light modules can be configured to cast different light distributions to combine to form the desired light distribution. The light modules can be designed or exchanged to create any desired light distribution from the same side members. The light module can comprise a tray such that the lens is sealed to the tray keeping moisture from entering the module.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers
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Publication number: 20130051016Abstract: A reflector assembly for a lighting apparatus, the reflector assembly comprising two or more reflector modules configured for associating with one or more light sources, each reflector module comprising one or more reflectors for being located adjacent to alight source when the reflector module is associated with the one or more light sources, the one or more reflectors configured to reflect light from the adjacent light source. The reflector modules may further comprising a cover plate defining a plurality of light source apertures for allowing a light source to protrude through the cover plate, at least a first of the one or more light source apertures disposed adjacent to an overhead reflector and at least a second of the one or more light source apertures disposed adjacent to a lateral reflector. The reflector assembly can comprising any number of reflector modules and the reflector modules can be arranged in different configurations to create different light distributions with the same reflector modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry A. Akers
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Patent number: 8382334Abstract: A lighting apparatus is shown and described. In one aspect, the lighting apparatus includes a light source, a plate, and frame. The light source can include one or more lighting elements that are in thermal communication with the light source. The plate can have a dissipative portion extending outward from a point of thermal communication between the plate and the light source. The frame can at least partially enclose the light source and may also be in thermal communication therewith.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
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Patent number: D676596Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
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Patent number: D680676Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
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Patent number: D680681Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
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Patent number: D685941Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
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Patent number: D726947Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: John D. Boyer, Earl G. Boertlein, II, Larry A. Akers, James P. Sferra, James G. Vanden Eynden
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Patent number: D735924Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: John D. Boyer, Larry Akers