Patents by Inventor Mark E. Thedens

Mark E. Thedens 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).

  • Apparatus, method, and system for laser welding heat sink fins in outdoor lighting fixtures
    Patent number: 10792762
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus, methods, and techniques directed to the manufacturing of heat sinks; specifically the forming of heat sink fins which are joined to a base or substrate so to collectively form a heat sink. Said methods permit full penetration at weld joints between said heat sink fins and said base, and said apparatus permit implementation of improved heat sink manufacturing in a production setting; specifically, in the production of LED lighting fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, David L. Barker, Paul M. Hagens, Steven T. Heaton, Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., Mark E. Thedens
  • Apparatus, method, and system for laser welding heat sink fins in outdoor lighting fixtures
    Patent number: 10549384
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus, methods, and techniques directed to the manufacturing of heat sinks; specifically the forming of heat sink fins which are joined to a base or substrate so to collectively form a heat sink. Said methods permit full penetration at weld joints between said heat sink fins and said base, and said apparatus permit implementation of improved heat sink manufacturing in a production setting; specifically, in the production of LED lighting fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Myron Gordin, David L. Barker, Paul M. Hagens, Steven T. Heaton, Kenneth G. Lewis, Jr., Mark E. Thedens