Patents by Inventor Mark Groenke

Mark Groenke 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).

  • Powering and fastening a light emitting diode or chip-on-board component to a heatsink
    Patent number: 10203096
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) or chip-on-board (COB) assembly is disclosed. The assembly may include an LED or COB component, an electrical terminal, and a fastener. The LED or COB component may include an electrical pad, and the electrical terminal may be in at least partial contact with the electrical pad. The electrical terminal may be configured to electrically connect the LED or COB component to a power source. The fastener may be configured to mechanically attach the LED or COB component to a heatsink and maintain the contact of the electrical terminal to the electrical pad for the electrical connection to the power source. In some exemplary embodiments, the assembly may also include a bushing to insulate the fastener from the electrical terminal. In some exemplary embodiments, the assembly may also include a washer that may be positioned underneath the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Conservation Technology of Illinois LLC
    Inventor: Mark Groenke
  • Powering and Fastening a Light Emitting Diode or Chip-On-Board Component to a Heatsink
    Publication number: 20190003690
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) or chip-on-board (COB) assembly is disclosed. The assembly may include an LED or COB component, an electrical terminal, and a fastener. The LED or COB component may include an electrical pad, and the electrical terminal may be in at least partial contact with the electrical pad. The electrical terminal may be configured to electrically connect the LED or COB component to a power source. The fastener may be configured to mechanically attach the LED or COB component to a heatsink and maintain the contact of the electrical terminal to the electrical pad for the electrical connection to the power source. In some exemplary embodiments, the assembly may also include a bushing to insulate the fastener from the electrical terminal. In some exemplary embodiments, the assembly may also include a washer that may be positioned underneath the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: Conservation Technology of Illinois LLC
    Inventor: Mark Groenke