Patents by Inventor Mark Edward Kaminski
Mark Edward Kaminski 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: 10910212Abstract: Materials and optical components formed thereof that are suitable for use in a lighting apparatus to impart a color filtering effect to visible light. At least a portion of such an optical component is formed of a composite material comprising a polymeric matrix material and an inorganic particulate material that contributes a color filtering effect to visible light passing through the composite material, and the particulate material comprises a neodymium compound containing Nd3+ ions.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: SAVANT TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Dengke Cai, Thomas Clynne, Jianmin He, Mark Edward Kaminski, Benjamin Lee Yoder, Xiaojun Ren, Huisheng Zhou, Zhiyong Wang, Jian Li
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Publication number: 20200284405Abstract: Materials and optical components formed thereof that are suitable for use in a lighting apparatus to impart a color filtering effect to visible light. At least a portion of such an optical component is formed of a composite material comprising a polymeric matrix material and an inorganic particulate material that contributes a color filtering effect to visible light passing through the composite material, and the particulate material comprises a neodymium compound containing Nd3+ ions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: CONSUMER LIGHTING (U.S.), LLCInventors: Dengke CAI, Thomas CLYNNE, Jianmin HE, Mark Edward KAMINSKI, Benjamin Lee YODER, Xiaojun REN, Huisheng ZHOU, Zhiyong WANG, Jian LI
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Patent number: 10663143Abstract: Materials and optical components formed thereof that are suitable for use in a lighting apparatus to impart a color filtering effect to visible light. At least a portion of such an optical component is formed of a composite material comprising a polymeric matrix material and an inorganic particulate material that contributes a color filtering effect to visible light passing through the composite material, and the particulate material comprises a neodymium compound containing Nd3+ ions.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Consumer Lighting (U.S.), LLCInventors: Dengke Cai, Thomas Clynne, Jianmin He, Mark Edward Kaminski, Benjamin Lee Yoder, Xiaojun Ren, Huisheng Zhou, Zhiyong Wang, Jian Li
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Patent number: 10208943Abstract: In an embodiment, the disclosure provides a light source comprising at least one solid state light emitter. The light source, in operation, emits substantially white light having a Lighting Preference Index (LPI) of at least about 105, and this emission from the light source comprises a UV-violet flux of at least about 1%. Use of the lamps, light sources, and methods of the present disclosure may afford the ability to display linens and clothing under energy-efficient LED-based illumination, and may impart an effect to (especially white) clothing, that makes them look cleaner than under illumination by prior art LED lamps.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Gary Robert Allen, Dengke Cai, Mark Edward Kaminski, William Winder Beers, Thomas J. Boyle, Thomas Alexander Knapp, Karl Kristian Udris, Kevin James Vick, Thomas Clynne, Joshua Ian Rintamaki, Olivia Rae Vick
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Publication number: 20180128450Abstract: Suspended lighting fixtures are described that include one or more light sources and a lens component that minimizes and/or eliminates unwanted shadows caused by debris such as dust and/or insects. In some embodiments, the suspended light fixture includes a housing, at least one light source operably connected to the housing, and a lens element operably connected to the housing. The lens element includes a tip portion and a debris hiding feature, wherein the debris hiding feature at least minimizes undesirable shadows that occur when light emitted from the at least one light source impinges on the debris that settled on an interior of the tip portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Mark Edward KAMINSKI, Alex PRICE, Jeremy YON, David WANFONG, Steve GERMAIN, Matthew A. BUGENSKE
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Patent number: 9933138Abstract: The specification and drawings present a new light accessory holder, comprising only one part, for placing and interchanging multiple optical accessories in a lighting fixture near/in front of a light sources such as LEDs. The holder can use multiple notched springs (e.g., three) to push accessories forward and holds them in a desired position. The may be removed from the lighting fixture, so the user can load into the holder whatever accessories are needed, and then return the re-loaded holder into the light fixture. Accessories may include but are not limited to diffusers, glass components (optical filers), Hexcel Louvers, snoots, or other objects that are intended to alter the color or shape of a light source.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: William George Kickel, Mark Edward Kaminski
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Publication number: 20170343192Abstract: The specification and drawings present a new light accessory holder, comprising only one part, for placing and interchanging multiple optical accessories in a lighting fixture near/in front of a light sources such as LEDs. The holder can use multiple notched springs (e.g., three) to push accessories forward and holds them in a desired position. The may be removed from the lighting fixture, so the user can load into the holder whatever accessories are needed, and then return the re-loaded holder into the light fixture. Accessories may include but are not limited to diffusers, glass components (optical filers), Hexcel Louvers, snoots, or other objects that are intended to alter the color or shape of a light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: William George Kickel, Mark Edward Kaminski
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Publication number: 20170261181Abstract: Materials and optical components formed thereof that are suitable for use in a lighting apparatus to impart a color filtering effect to visible light. At least a portion of such an optical component is formed of a composite material comprising a polymeric matrix material and an inorganic particulate material that contributes a color filtering effect to visible light passing through the composite material, and the particulate material comprises a neodymium compound containing Nd3+ ions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Dengke CAI, Thomas CLYNNE, Jianmin HE, Mark Edward KAMINSKI, Benjamin Lee YODER, Xiaojun REN, Huisheng ZHOU, Zhiyong WANG, Jian LI
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Patent number: 9638394Abstract: A system and method according to various embodiments can include a lighting fixture comprising a light source. A multilayer thin film coated reflector is applied to an outer light emitting surface of the lighting fixture. A top layer of the multilayer thin film coated reflector comprises a material including an anatase TiO crystal structure that exhibits antimicrobial properties when activated by the light source.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Dengke Cai, Matthew A. Bugenske, Michael Vincent Yee, Cherian Jacob, Koushik Saha, Mark Edward Kaminski, Benjamin James Ward
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Patent number: 9464784Abstract: The present disclosure describes embodiments of an optical system for use in a lighting device, e.g., replacements for MR/PAR/R directional lamps. In one embodiment, the optical system comprises optical elements (e.g., a lens element) with features that form light from a light source into a light beam. In one embodiment, the optical elements have a plurality of focus points, which do not all converge to a single focus point proximate the light source. Rather one or more of the focus points are spaced apart from the light source so the collective configuration of focus points causes the light beam to exhibit favorable characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Benjamin Lee Yoder, Mark Edward Kaminski
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Publication number: 20160290573Abstract: In an embodiment, the disclosure provides a light source comprising at least one solid state light emitter. The light source, in operation, emits substantially white light having a Lighting Preference Index (LPI) of at least about 105, and this emission from the light source comprises a UV-violet flux of at least about 1%. Use of the lamps, light sources, and methods of the present disclosure may afford the ability to display linens and clothing under energy-efficient LED-based illumination, and may impart an effect to (especially white) clothing, that makes them look cleaner than under illumination by prior art LED lamps.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Gary Robert ALLEN, Dengke CAI, Mark Edward KAMINSKI, William Winder BEERS, Thomas J. BOYLE, Thomas Alexander KNAPP, Karl Kristian UDRIS, Kevin James VICK, Thomas CLYNNE, Joshua Ian RINTAMAKI, Olivia Rae Vick
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Publication number: 20160169474Abstract: A lighting system that includes a light source that generates electromagnetic radiation including visible light and ultraviolet radiation, and a molded component formed of an optically translucent or transparent acrylate-fluoro copolymer or blend containing a fluoropolymer and an acrylate polymer. The acrylate polymer has a visible light total transmissivity that is lower than the visible light total transmissivity of the fluoropolymer, and each of the fluoropolymer and the acrylate-fluoro copolymer or blend has a limiting oxygen index that is higher than a limiting oxygen index of the acrylate polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Dengke Cai, Gary Robert Allen, Mark Edward Kaminski, Benjamin Lee Yoder
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Publication number: 20160033110Abstract: A system and method according to various embodiments can include a lighting fixture comprising a light source. A multilayer thin film coated reflector is applied to an outer light emitting surface of the lighting fixture. A top layer of the multilayer thin film coated reflector comprises a material including an anatase TiO crystal structure that exhibits antimicrobial properties when activated by the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Dengke Cai, Matthew A. Bugenske, Michael Vincent Yee, Cherian Jacob, Koushik Saha, Mark Edward Kaminski, Benjamin James Ward
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Publication number: 20150009674Abstract: Thermal management techniques and methods for various types of structures that require a thermal property, such as thermal conductivity and/or flame retardance, and have a surface in proximity to a source of thermal energy. Such a structure includes a substrate formed of a metallic material or a thermally conductive plastic material, and a white fluoropolymer layer directly on a surface of the substrate without a discrete adhesive layer therebetween. The white fluoropolymer layer defines an outermost surface of the structure, has a reflectivity of greater than 95%, and has a thickness sufficient to inhibit degradation of the thermal property of the structure resulting from impingement of the surface by the thermal energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Dengke CAI, Thomas CLYNNE, Péter JEZSOVICZKI, Mark Edward KAMINSKI, Elizabeth Anne SKIERSKI, Tomislav J. STIMAC, Christopher Henry WILSON
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Publication number: 20130201722Abstract: The present disclosure describes embodiments of an optical system for use in a lighting device, e.g., replacements for MR/PAR/R directional lamps. In one embodiment, the optical system comprises optical elements (e.g., a lens element) with features that form light from a light source into a light beam. In one embodiment, the optical elements have a plurality of focus points, which do not all converge to a single focus point proximate the light source. Rather one or more of the focus points are spaced apart from the light source so the collective configuration of focus points causes the light beam to exhibit favorable characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: Benjamin Lee YODER, Mark Edward Kaminski
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Patent number: 8434889Abstract: A retail display case includes a case, retail product supports in the case, and a plurality of substantially point light sources in the case. Light sources located at or near eye level of a consumer of typical height throw light at an angle from horizontal and toward retail products in the case.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Mark Edward Kaminski
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Publication number: 20110228519Abstract: A retail display case includes a case, retail product supports in the case, and a plurality of substantially point light sources in the case. Light sources located at or near eye level of a consumer of typical height throw light at an angle from horizontal and toward retail products in the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Mark Edward Kaminski
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Patent number: D668362Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Gary Robert Allen, Joshua Ian Rintamaki, Mark Edward Kaminski, David Christopher Anderson