Patents by Inventor Mark Boomgaarden

Mark Boomgaarden 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: 11675120
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to light fixtures and luminaires configured to emit light. According to one aspect, an optical waveguide includes a first waveguide portion and a second waveguide portion adjacent to and separate from the first waveguide portion. The waveguide portions include light coupling portions that are at least partially aligned and adapted to receive light developed by a light source. The first waveguide portion further has a first major surface with light direction features and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. The second waveguide portion further has a third major surface proximate the second major surface with an air gap disposed therebetween and a fourth major surface opposite the third major surface wherein the fourth major surface includes a cavity extending therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Christopher D. Strom, Jin Hong Lim, Zongjie Yuan, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, John W. Durkee, Craig D. Raleigh, Joseph P. Chobot
  • Publication number: 20210311246
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to light fixtures and luminaires configured to emit light. According to one aspect, an optical waveguide includes a first waveguide portion and a second waveguide portion adjacent to and separate from the first waveguide portion. The waveguide portions include light coupling portions that are at least partially aligned and adapted to receive light developed by a light source. The first waveguide portion further has a first major surface with light direction features and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. The second waveguide portion further has a third major surface proximate the second major surface with an air gap disposed therebetween and a fourth major surface opposite the third major surface wherein the fourth major surface includes a cavity extending therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Christopher D. Strom, Jin Hong Lim, Zongjie Yuan, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, John W. Durkee, Craig D. Raleigh, Joseph P. Chobot
  • Patent number: 11079079
    Abstract: A light fixture with a troffer design. The light fixture includes a housing, LED assembly, and lens assembly. An inner lens can be positioned over the LED assembly to control the distribution of light. A reflector can be positioned over the LED assembly instead of the inner lens to control the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting, LLC
    Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, Kurt Wilcox, Curt Progl
  • Patent number: 11035527
    Abstract: A light fixture with a troffer design. One light fixture includes light guide plates that extend above a back pan of the housing. LED assemblies are connected to light guide plates and direct light into the light guide plates through one of the outer edges. Each of the light guide plates receive the light through the outer edge and directs the light outward from the outer surface. Another light fixture includes a back pan, first and second light panels that are positioned above and spaced away from the back pan. Pixels are mounted on the outer surface of the light panels with each of the pixels configured to emit light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard
  • Patent number: 11029008
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a housing, a light source, and a diffuser. The light source is mounted in the housing. The diffuser is also mounted in the housing such that light emitted from the light source is provided through the diffuser towards an area of interest. The diffuser is configured such that a color of the diffuser is based on one or more characteristics of the light emitted from the light source. Providing the diffuser such that the color thereof is based on one or more characteristics of the light emitted from the light source allows the aesthetic appearance of the lighting fixture to be changed. Further, it allows the lighting fixture to better simulate outdoor environments. Finally, it allows the lighting fixture to convey information to individuals near the lighting fixture without being disruptive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventor: Mark Boomgaarden
  • Patent number: 11032885
    Abstract: A single solid state luminaire product is field-configurable to a plurality of discrete coordinated color temperature (CCT) and/or maximum luminosity settings. A field-actuated control circuit may control a current ratio control circuit, which directs drive current from a power supply to selected ones, or in selected ratios to multiple ones, of heterogeneous LED strings. Additionally or alternatively the control circuit may control the power supply, to select an overall maximum level of drive current, which determines the maximum luminosity of the luminaire. Inputs for CCT and/or maximum luminosity are input to the field-actuated control circuit prior to the luminaire being removed from its product packaging. Embodiments allow a distributor to order and stock a large inventory of substantially identical luminaires from the manufacturer, yet still offer customers a variety of different CCT and/or maximum luminosity products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Jen Huang, P. Joseph DeSena, Jr., Mark Boomgaarden
  • Publication number: 20210123589
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a housing, a light source, and a diffuser. The light source is mounted in the housing. The diffuser is also mounted in the housing such that light emitted from the light source is provided through the diffuser towards an area of interest. The diffuser is configured such that a color of the diffuser is based on one or more characteristics of the light emitted from the light source. Providing the diffuser such that the color thereof is based on one or more characteristics of the light emitted from the light source allows the aesthetic appearance of the lighting fixture to be changed. Further, it allows the lighting fixture to better simulate outdoor environments. Finally, it allows the lighting fixture to convey information to individuals near the lighting fixture without being disruptive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventor: Mark Boomgaarden
  • Publication number: 20200408368
    Abstract: A light fixture with a troffer design. The light fixture includes a housing, LED assembly, and lens assembly. An inner lens can be positioned over the LED assembly to control the distribution of light. A reflector can be positioned over the LED assembly instead of the inner lens to control the light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, Kurt Wilcox, Curt Progl
  • Patent number: 10794572
    Abstract: A troffer light fixture has a housing with a LED assembly positioned in the housing. The LED assembly includes at least one LED array comprising LEDs of at least two different colors. The LED assembly includes a first LED array having a first LED on a first string and a second LED on a second string and a second LED array having a third LED on a third string and fourth LED on a fourth string. A wide lens covers the LED array. A reflector assembly has a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface reflecting light from the at least one LED array laterally across the width of the wide lens. Alternatively, the LED array may be approximately one-half the width of the wide lens and the reflector may be eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Kurt Wilcox, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, Curt Progl
  • Publication number: 20200253015
    Abstract: A single solid state luminaire product is field-configurable to a plurality of discrete coordinated color temperature (CCT) and/or maximum luminosity settings. A field-actuated control circuit may control a current ratio control circuit, which directs drive current from a power supply to selected ones, or in selected ratios to multiple ones, of heterogeneous LED strings. Additionally or alternatively the control circuit may control the power supply, to select an overall maximum level of drive current, which determines the maximum luminosity of the luminaire. Inputs for CCT and/or maximum luminosity are input to the field-actuated control circuit prior to the luminaire being removed from its product packaging. Embodiments allow a distributor to order and stock a large inventory of substantially identical luminaires from the manufacturer, yet still offer customers a variety of different CCT and/or maximum luminosity products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Jen Huang, P. Joseph DeSena, JR., Mark Boomgaarden
  • Patent number: 10660174
    Abstract: A single solid state luminaire product is field-configurable to a plurality of discrete coordinated color temperature (CCT) and maximum luminosity settings. A field-actuated control circuit controls a current ratio control circuit, which directs drive current from a power supply to selected ones, or in selected ratios to multiple ones, of heterogeneous LED strings. The control circuit may also control the power supply, to select an overall maximum level of drive current, which determines the maximum luminosity of the luminaire. In one embodiment, inputs to the field-actuated control circuit are input from exterior to the luminaire product packaging. Embodiments allow a distributor to order and stock a large inventory of substantially identical luminaires from the manufacturer, yet still offer customers a variety of different CCT and maximum luminosity products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Jen Huang, P. Joseph DeSena, Jr., Mark Boomgaarden
  • Publication number: 20200120770
    Abstract: A single solid state luminaire product is field-configurable to a plurality of discrete coordinated color temperature (CCT) and maximum luminosity settings. A field-actuated control circuit controls a current ratio control circuit, which directs drive current from a power supply to selected ones, or in selected ratios to multiple ones, of heterogeneous LED strings. The control circuit may also control the power supply, to select an overall maximum level of drive current, which determines the maximum luminosity of the luminaire. In one embodiment, inputs to the field-actuated control circuit are input from exterior to the luminaire product packaging. Embodiments allow a distributor to order and stock a large inventory of substantially identical luminaires from the manufacturer, yet still offer customers a variety of different CCT and maximum luminosity products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Jen Huang, P. Joseph DeSena, JR., Mark Boomgaarden
  • Publication number: 20200088387
    Abstract: A troffer light fixture has a housing with a LED assembly positioned in the housing. The LED assembly includes at least one LED array comprising LEDs of at least two different colors. The LED assembly includes a first LED array having a first LED on a first string and a second LED on a second string and a second LED array having a third LED on a third string and fourth LED on a fourth string. A wide lens covers the LED array. A reflector assembly has a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface reflecting light from the at least one LED array laterally across the width of the wide lens. Alternatively, the LED array may be approximately one-half the width of the wide lens and the reflector may be eliminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Kurt Wilcox, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, Curt Progl
  • Patent number: 10508794
    Abstract: A troffer light fixture has a housing with a LED assembly positioned in the housing. The LED assembly includes at least one LED array comprising LEDs of at least two different colors. The LED assembly includes a first LED array having a first LED on a first string and a second LED on a second string and a second LED array having a third LED on a third string and fourth LED on a fourth string. A wide lens covers the LED array. A reflector assembly has a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface reflecting light from the at least one LED array laterally across the width of the wide lens. Alternatively, the LED array may be approximately one-half the width of the wide lens and the reflector may be eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Kurt Wilcox, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, Curt Progl
  • Publication number: 20190186710
    Abstract: A light fixture has a linear LED array and a lens having a first surface and a second surface that covers the LED array. The light being received at the first surface and emitted from the second surface. The lens includes a plurality of light shaping features on at least one of the first surface and the second surface where the plurality of light shaping features are configured to generate a directional light distribution pattern. The light pattern may be symmetric or asymmetric relative to a longitudinal axis of the light fixture. The lens may comprise a plurality of sections where the plurality of sections made of material having different optical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, Eric Marsh
  • Patent number: 10323824
    Abstract: A light fixture has a linear LED array and a lens having a first surface and a second surface that covers the LED array. The light being received at the first surface and emitted from the second surface. The lens includes a plurality of light shaping features on at least one of the first surface and the second surface where the plurality of light shaping features are configured to generate a directional light distribution pattern. The light pattern may be symmetric or asymmetric relative to a longitudinal axis of the light fixture. The lens may comprise a plurality of sections where the plurality of sections made of material having different optical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, Eric Marsh
  • Publication number: 20190086058
    Abstract: A troffer light fixture has a housing with a LED assembly positioned in the housing. The LED assembly includes at least one LED array comprising LEDs of at least two different colors. The LED assembly includes a first LED array having a first LED on a first string and a second LED on a second string and a second LED array having a third LED on a third string and fourth LED on a fourth string. A wide lens covers the LED array. A reflector assembly has a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface reflecting light from the at least one LED array laterally across the width of the wide lens. Alternatively, the LED array may be approximately one-half the width of the wide lens and the reflector may be eliminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Kurt Wilcox, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, Curt Progl
  • Patent number: 10119697
    Abstract: A luminaire comprising a heat spreader and a heat sink disposed around and thermally communicates with the heat spreader. The heat sink forms a trim plate configured to be disposed completely external of a can light fixture or an electrical junction box. The luminaire also includes an optic securely retained relative to one of the heat spreader and the heat sink on one side of a plane defined by a lower surface of the trim plate and extends to the other side of the plane defined by the lower surface of the trim plate, as well as a light source disposed on the heat spreader and comprising a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The plurality of LEDs are positioned entirely on one side of the plane defined by the lower surface of the trim plate. The light source is in thermal communication with the heat spreader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Boomgaarden, Richard LeClair, Yong Jiang
  • Publication number: 20180063915
    Abstract: A lighting system may include a control unit with a color synthesizer and a lighting device including an LED board within an optical chamber. The LED board may include a first string of LEDs and a second string of LEDs. Each of the control unit and the LED board may be configured to electrically couple to a first wire and a second wire. The strings of LEDs may be structured to emit light having different spectral power distributions within the visible spectrum. The control unit is operable to alternate forward biasing current between the first wire and first string, and between the second wire and the second string LEDs at a frequency configured to emit light having a perceived third color responsive to a color indicated by the color synthesizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Lighting Science Group Corporation
    Inventors: John Beck, Julia Irvin, Mark Boomgaarden
  • Patent number: D927039
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Randall Levy Bernard, Steve Reich, P. Joseph DeSena, Jr., Mark Boomgaarden