Patents by Inventor Mark E. Gardiner
Mark E. Gardiner 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: 20230235868Abstract: An optical panel deploys stacks of spaced apart louvers with reflective surface for redirecting exterior sunlight to day light the interior of room ceiling distal from windows. The reflective surfaces my be shaped with modulations in shape to enhance the spreading of reflected light under various lighting conditions that occur as the sun moves through the sky during the day.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventor: MARK E GARDINER
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Patent number: 11698174Abstract: A device for day lighting the interior of structure deploys reflective louvers that are spaced apart in stacks. The louvers include a coating or multilayer structure that is operative to reflect visible light but transmit IR light through the louver. The louvers also have a retro-reflective structure to return the IR light by reverse reflection in the opposite direction of the incident light, which is back toward the sun. The interior of the structure is more uniformly illuminated with visible light while the louvers and interior are not heated by IR light or radiation from the sun.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: SERRALUX INC.Inventor: Mark E Gardiner
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Publication number: 20220252234Abstract: A device for day lighting the interior of structure deploys reflective louvers that are spaced apart in stacks. The louvers include a coating or multilayer structure that is operative to reflect visible light but transmit IR light through the louver. The louvers also have a retro-reflective structure to return the IR light by reverse reflection in the opposite direction of the incident light, which is back toward the sun. The interior of the structure is more uniformly illuminated with visible light while the louvers and interior are not heated by IR light or radiation from the sun.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventor: MARK E GARDINER
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Patent number: 11248763Abstract: A external light control device for equatorially located building utilizes tilting external light shelves that are capable of tilting backward (toward the building) from a vertical orientation to reflect low am (or late pm) sun away from occupants, but are deployed at a tilt away from the building exterior to capture more sun closer to noon time. The structure preferably integrate IR rejecting coating for incident light which is re-directed by TIR surface disposed normal to the thin film layers in a multi-layer IR reflective coating. The panel may be monolithic or comprise tilting louvers, which can be metallic, dielectric, or TIR reflectors. The louvers preferably also tilt in response to the determined sun position with the panel to optimize light utilization.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: SERRALUX INC.Inventor: Mark E Gardiner
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Publication number: 20200348003Abstract: A external light control device for equatorially located building utilizes tilting external light shelves that are capable of tilting backward (toward the building) from a vertical orientation to reflect low am (or late pm) sun away from occupants, but are deployed at a tilt away from the building exterior to capture more sun closer to noon time. The structure preferably integrate IR rejecting coating for incident light which is re-directed by TIR surface disposed normal to the thin film layers in a multi-layer IR reflective coating. The panel may be monolithic or comprise tilting louvers, which can be metallic, dielectric, or TIR reflectors. The louvers preferably also tilt in response to the determined sun position with the panel to optimize light utilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventor: MARK E. GARDINER
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Patent number: 10683979Abstract: A external light control device for equatorially located building utilizes tilting external light shelves that are capable of tilting backward (toward the building) from a vertical orientation to reflect low am (or late pm) sun away from occupants, but are deployed at a tilt away from the building exterior to capture more sun closer to noon time. The structure preferably integrate IR rejecting coating for incident light which is re-directed by TIR surface disposed normal to the thin film layers in a multi-layer IR reflective coating. The panel may be monolithic or comprise tilting louvers, which can be metallic, dielectric, or TIR reflectors. The louvers preferably also tilt in response to the determined sun position with the panel to optimize light utilization.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: SERRALUX INC.Inventor: Mark E. Gardiner
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Patent number: 10677405Abstract: A high efficiency daylight directing structure for application on fenestration deploys closely spaced macroscopic bars of transparent resin to eliminate different forms of glare. The spaced apart surfaces provide for efficient reflection of selective incident light, by TIR or metallic surfaces, via the ultra-smooth native surfaces from a mold or casting process. A close spacing is readily obtained in various attachment methods to boost efficiency. The fabrication method allows selective deposition of absorbing layers, such as by of painting/printing between alternating native optical surface to provide one way transparency at high angles of incidence. The bars are supported on at least one common planar surface by transparent support member with an optical quality adhesive material filling any imperfection in the bars common planar surface that form in fabrication.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: SERRALUX INC.Inventor: Mark E Gardiner
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Publication number: 20200137571Abstract: A generally plano rectangular louvers are capable of being ganged in a stacked tiltable array to enhance light re-direction when titled to follow the solar elevation. Combinations of features and optical characteristic avoid optical artifacts and enhance efficiency of light utilization and manufacturing. Different louvers can be combined in alternative ways in such arrays. Light directly louvers, films, sheets and panels deploy a grooves that re-direct exterior sunlight for deeper penetration into rooms and building interiors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventor: MARK E GARDINER
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Patent number: 10538959Abstract: An automated ganged louver assembly is adjusted in orientation by an actuator in the louver header that suspends or supports the louver rotation mechanism. The actuator is energized in response to a determination of solar elevation, which is optionally from a light sensor output via a controller. The light sensor employs an optical element to detect at least one of the sun elevation and azimuth, as well as general exterior light levels. The solar elevation and azimuth can also be determined by calculations from the window orientation and latitude. The optical elements and the controller are coupled to at least one of the louvers or the louver header to provide a self contained system that does not require exterior power or controls, unless desired.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: SERRALUX INC.Inventors: Mark E Gardiner, David Allen Lockett, Robert Somers Ford
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Patent number: 10458610Abstract: A generally plano rectangular louvers are capable of being ganged in a stacked tiltable array to enhance light re-direction when titled to follow the solar elevation. Combinations of features and optical characteristic avoid optical artifacts and enhance efficiency of light utilization and manufacturing. Different louvers can be combined in alternative ways in such arrays. Light directly louvers, films, sheets and panels deploy a grooves that re-direct exterior sunlight for deeper penetration into rooms and building interiors. Absorbing structure are combined with films or panel that while reducing total interior illumination, reduce the potential for annoying glare at low solar elevations.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: SerraLux Inc.Inventor: Mark E Gardiner
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Publication number: 20190128491Abstract: A generally plano rectangular louvers are capable of being ganged in a stacked tiltable array to enhance light re-direction when titled to follow the solar elevation. Combinations of features and optical characteristic avoid optical artifacts and enhance efficiency of light utilization and manufacturing. Different louvers can be combined in alternative ways in such arrays. Light directly louvers, films, sheets and panels deploy a grooves that re-direct exterior sunlight for deeper penetration into rooms and building interiors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: MARK E GARDINER
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Patent number: 10161585Abstract: A generally plano rectangular louvers are capable of being ganged in a stacked tiltable array to enhance light re-direction when titled to follow the solar elevation. Combinations of features and optical characteristic avoid optical artifacts and enhance efficiency of light utilization and manufacturing. Different louvers can be combined in alternative ways in such arrays.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: SERRALUX INC.Inventor: Mark E Gardiner
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Publication number: 20180320850Abstract: A high efficiency daylight directing structure for application on fenestration deploys closely spaced macroscopic bars of transparent resin to eliminate different forms of glare. The spaced apart surfaces provide for efficient reflection of selective incident light, by TIR or metallic surfaces, via the ultra-smooth native surfaces from a mold or casting process. A close spacing is readily obtained in various attachment methods to boost efficiency. The fabrication method allows selective deposition of absorbing layers, such as by of painting/printing between alternating native optical surface to provide one way transparency at high angles of incidence. The bars are supported on at least one common planar surface by transparent support member with an optical quality adhesive material filling any imperfection in the bars common planar surface that form in fabrication.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: SerraLux Inc.Inventor: MARK E. GARDINER
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Publication number: 20180106442Abstract: A external light control device for equatorially located building utilizes tilting external light shelves that are capable of tilting backward (toward the building) from a vertical orientation to reflect low am (or late pm) sun away from occupants, but are deployed at a tilt away from the building exterior to capture more sun closer to noon time. The structure preferably integrate IR rejecting coating for incident light which is re-directed by TIR surface disposed normal to the thin film layers in a multi-layer IR reflective coating. The panel may be monolithic or comprise tilting louvers, which can be metallic, dielectric, or TIR reflectors. The louvers preferably also tilt in response to the determined sun position with the panel to optimize light utilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventor: MARK E. GARDINER
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Patent number: 9803817Abstract: A high efficiency daylight directing structure for application on fenestration deploys closely spaced macroscopic bars of transparent resin to eliminate different forms of glare. The spaced apart surfaces provide for efficient reflection of selective incident light, by TIR or metallic surfaces, via the ultra-smooth native surfaces from a mold or casting process. A close spacing is readily obtained in various attachment methods to boost efficiency. The fabrication method allows selective deposition of absorbing layers, such as by of painting/printing between alternating native optical surface to provide one way transparency at high angles of incidence. The bars are supported on at least one common planar surface by transparent support member with an optical quality adhesive material filling any imperfection in the bars common planar surface that form in fabrication.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: SerraLux Inc.Inventor: Mark E Gardiner
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Patent number: 9784030Abstract: Generally plano rectangular louvers are capable of being ganged in a stacked tiltable array to enhance light re-direction when titled to follow the solar elevation. Combinations of features and optical characteristic avoid optical artifacts and enhance efficiency of light utilization and manufacturing. Different louvers can be combined in alternative ways in such arrays.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: SerraLux Inc.Inventors: Mark E Gardiner, Robert Somers Ford
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Publication number: 20160341383Abstract: A generally plano rectangular louvers are capable of being ganged in a stacked tiltable array to enhance light re-direction when titled to follow the solar elevation. Combinations of features and optical characteristic avoid optical artifacts and enhance efficiency of light utilization and manufacturing. Different louvers can be combined in alternative ways in such arrays.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: MARK E. GARDINER
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Publication number: 20160186488Abstract: An automated ganged louver assembly is adjusted in orientation by an actuator in the louver header that suspends or supports the louver rotation means. The actuator is energized in response to a determination of solar elevation, which is optionally from light sensor output via a controller. The light sensor deploys an optical element to detect at least one of the sun elevation and azimuth, as well as general exterior light levels. The solar elevation and azimuth can also be determined by calculations from the window orientation and latitude. The optical elements and controller means are coupler to at least one of the louvers or the louver header to provide a self containing system that does not require exterior power or controls, unless desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: SERRALUX INC.Inventors: MARK E GARDINER, David Allen Lockett, Robert Somers Ford
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Publication number: 20160186948Abstract: Generally plano rectangular louvers are capable of being ganged in a stacked tiltable array to enhance light re-direction when titled to follow the solar elevation. Combinations of features and optical characteristic avoid optical artifacts and enhance efficiency of light utilization and manufacturing. Different louvers can be combined in alternative ways in such arrays.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: SERRALUX INC.Inventors: MARK E. GARDINER, Robert Somers Ford, David Allen Lockett
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Publication number: 20160076718Abstract: A high efficiency daylight directing structure for application on fenestration deploys closely spaced macroscopic bars of transparent resin to eliminate different forms of glare. The spaced apart surfaces provide for efficient reflection of selective incident light, by TIR or metallic surfaces, via the ultra-smooth native surfaces from a mold or casting process. A close spacing is readily obtained in various attachment methods to boost efficiency. The fabrication method allows selective deposition of absorbing layers, such as by of painting/printing between alternating native optical surface to provide one way transparency at high angles of incidence. The bars are supported on at least one common planar surface by transparent support member with an optical quality adhesive material filling any imperfection in the bars common planar surface that form in fabrication.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: SerraLux Inc.Inventor: MARK E GARDINER