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).

  • Patent number: 10401423
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Akers, Joseph Wrinn, Philip Campbell, David Graziose
  • Publication number: 20170322253
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Larry Akers, Joseph Wrinn, Philip Campbell, David Graziose
  • Patent number: 9541255
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Sferra, John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry A. Akers, Brian J. Orth
  • Patent number: 9234649
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers
  • Publication number: 20150345741
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Sferra, John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry A. Akers, Brian J. Orth
  • Publication number: 20150055353
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Hutchens, John D. Boyer, Larry Akers, Eric Jon Mooar
  • Patent number: 8794787
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry A. Akers
  • Patent number: 8696171
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
  • Publication number: 20130242564
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: LSI INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
  • Patent number: 8480264
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
  • Publication number: 20130107518
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers
  • Publication number: 20130107528
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers
  • Publication number: 20130051016
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry A. Akers
  • Patent number: 8382334
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Vanden Eynden, James P. Sferra, Larry A. Akers, John D. Boyer
  • Patent number: D676596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
  • Patent number: D680676
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
  • Patent number: D680681
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
  • Patent number: D685941
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, James G. Vanden Eynden, Larry Akers, Vincent Charles Anthony DiCola
  • Patent number: D726947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, Earl G. Boertlein, II, Larry A. Akers, James P. Sferra, James G. Vanden Eynden
  • Patent number: D735924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: LSI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Boyer, Larry Akers