Patents by Inventor Michael C. Picini
Michael C. Picini 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: 11909540Abstract: A system and/or method can include power of Ethernet (PoE) controller including a PoE interface, a device interface and a controller, communicatively coupled to the PoE interface and the device interface. The controller can be configured to receive device control information via the PoE interface and to generate control instructions in response to the device control information for the device interface.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: MOLEX, LLCInventors: Giovanni Frezza, Christopher Blount, Michael C. Picini, Mohammed Alhroub, Anthony Mackey
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Patent number: 11792027Abstract: A system and/or method can include power of Ethernet (PoE) controller including a PoE interface, a device interface and a controller, communicatively coupled to the PoE interface and the device interface. The controller can be configured to receive device control information via the PoE interface and to generate control instructions in response to the device control information for the device interface.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: MOLEX, LLCInventors: Giovanni Frezza, Christopher Blount, Michael C. Picini, Mohammed Alhroub, Anthony Mackey
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Patent number: 11639776Abstract: A luminaire with a removable rail is disclosed. The luminaire can be powered with power provided by a power over Ethernet (PoE) solution. The rail can include a sensor that can provide feedback to the luminaire. The sensor can detect ambient information. A controller can modify output of the luminaire based on sensed information.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: James V. Agro, Christopher Blount, Giovanni Frezza, Michael C. Picini, Victor Zaderej, Marko Spiegel
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Publication number: 20220163172Abstract: A luminaire with a removable rail is disclosed. The luminaire can be powered with power provided by a power over Ethernet (PoE) solution. The rail can include a sensor that can provide feedback to the luminaire. The sensor can detect ambient information. A controller can modify output of the luminaire based on sensed information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: James V. AGRO, Christopher BLOUNT, Giovanni FREZZA, Michael C. PICINI, Victor ZADEREJ, Marko SPIEGEL
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Patent number: 11221111Abstract: In an embodiment, a luminaire includes a housing with a reflector. A rail is positioned near the reflector and has a light thereon which is configured to emit light into the reflector. The light is reflected from the reflector and passes through a diffuser that can act to ensure the emitted light is desirably defuse. In an embodiment, the diffuser can be removed from the housing for service or replacement.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: James V. Agro, Christopher Blount, Giovanni Frezza, Michael C. Picini, Victor Zaderej, Marko Spiegel
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Publication number: 20200332970Abstract: In an embodiment, a luminaire includes a housing with a reflector. A rail is positioned near the reflector and has a light thereon which is configured to emit light into the reflector. The light is reflected from the reflector and passes through a diffuser that can act to ensure the emitted light is desirably defuse. In an embodiment, the diffuser can be removed from the housing for service or replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: James V. AGRO, Christopher BLOUNT, Giovanni FREEZA, Michael c. PICINI, Victor ZADEREJ, Marko SPIEGEL
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Publication number: 20200007359Abstract: A beacon includes an interface, a sensor, an indicator and a controller. The controller is communicatively coupled to the interface, the sensor and the indicator, the controller configured to receive control information via the interface and the sensor and to generate control instructions in response to the control information for the indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Christopher BLOUNT, Giovanni FREZZA, Michael C. PICINI, Anthony MACKEY
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Patent number: 10393320Abstract: A method of forming a component module is disclosed. A base is provided, the base being electrically conductive. An insulative layer is also provided on the base, with a first area being substantially free of the insulative layer. First and second traces are provided on the insulative layer adjacent the first area, with these traces extending therefrom. A die is positioned on the first area and electrically connected to the first and second traces. Finally, a protective layer is provided over the die.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Michael C. Picini
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Patent number: 10390399Abstract: An LED assembly is disclosed that comprises a based formed around terminals and a substrate. An LED array is positioned on the substrate in a recess. The LED array is electrically coupled to the terminals, which may be part of a connector formed in the base. An emission disk can be positioned over the LED array. If desired, circuitry can be supplied on the base that helps control or condition the supplied power.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Victor Zaderej, Michael C. Picini
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Publication number: 20190081805Abstract: A system and/or method can include power of Ethernet (PoE) controller including a PoE interface, a device interface and a controller, communicatively coupled to the PoE interface and the device interface. The controller can be configured to receive device control information via the PoE interface and to generate control instructions in response to the device control information for the device interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: March 14, 2019Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Giovanni FREZZA, Christopher BLOUNT, Michael C. PICINI, Mohammed ALHROUB, Anthony MACKEY
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Publication number: 20190049072Abstract: A method of forming a component module is disclosed. A base is provided, the base being electrically conductive. An insulative layer is also provided on the base, with a first area being substantially free of the insulative layer. First and second traces are provided on the insulative layer adjacent the first area, with these traces extending therefrom. A die is positioned on the first area and electrically connected to the first and second traces. Finally, a protective layer is provided over the die.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Michael C. Picini
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Patent number: 10100982Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module includes a base that is conductive and is selectively covered with an insulative layer. The base can include a connecting flange and a light emitting region. Traces are provided on the insulative coating and can be used to connect LEDs positioned on the light emitting region to pads on the connecting flange. The connecting flange can be offset in angle and/or position from the base and can be configured to provide a contact shape suitable to mate with a connector in a polarized manner. The base can be shaped so as to provide the desired functionality.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Michael C. Picini
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Publication number: 20180080610Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module includes a base that is conductive and is selectively covered with an insulative layer. The base can include a connecting flange and a light emitting region. Traces are provided on the insulative coating and can be used to connect LEDs positioned on the light emitting region to pads on the connecting flange. The connecting flange can be offset in angle and/or position from the base and can be configured to provide a contact shape suitable to mate with a connector in a polarized manner. The base can be shaped so as to provide the desired functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Michael C. Picini
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Patent number: 9829159Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module includes a base that is conductive and is selectively covered with an insulative layer. The base can include a connecting flange and a light emitting region. Traces are provided on the insulative coating and can be used to connect LEDs positioned on the light emitting region to pads on the connecting flange. The connecting flange can be offset in angle and/or position from the base and can be configured to provide a contact shape suitable to mate with a connector in a polarized manner. The base can be shaped so as to provide the desired functionality.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Michael C. Picini
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Patent number: 9791140Abstract: An LED array is mounted on a base that is thermally coupled to a heat spreader. At least one aperture is provided between the support area and an edge of the heat spreader. The heat spreader may be coupled to a thermal pad which has sufficient thermal conductivity and is sufficiently thin to allow the thermal resistivity between the heat spreader and a corresponding heat sink to be below a predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Victor Zaderej, Daniel B. McGowan, Michael C. Picini
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Patent number: 9759415Abstract: An illumination module is provided that can be inserted into a receptacle that includes a wall and may be mounted on a support surface, such as a heat sink, and the illumination module include a cover and an LED assembly rotateably coupled to the cover. The LED assembly seats within the receptacle which causes terminals of the LED assembly to align with contacts on the receptacle. One of the cover and the receptacle can have a plurality of ramps and the other a plurality of shoulders. The cover can be rotated relative to the receptacle to cause the shoulders to slide relative to the ramps so as to direct the LED assembly into the receptacle. When the LED assembly is attached to the receptacle, the terminals on the LED assembly mate with the contacts on the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Victor Zaderej, Daniel B. McGowan, Dan Q. Nguyen, Barbara Grzegorzewska, Michael C. Picini
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Publication number: 20160208987Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) module includes a base that is conductive and is selectively covered with an insulative layer. The base can include a connecting flange and a light emitting region. Traces are provided on the insulative coating and can be used to connect LEDs positioned on the light emitting region to pads on the connecting flange. The connecting flange can be offset in angle and/or position from the base and can be configured to provide a contact shape suitable to mate with a connector in a polarized manner. The base can be shaped so as to provide the desired functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Daniel B. McGowan, Michael C. Picini
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Publication number: 20160186974Abstract: An illumination module is provided that can be inserted into a receptacle that includes a wall and may be mounted on a support surface, such as a heat sink, and the illumination module include a cover and an LED assembly rotateably coupled to the cover. The LED assembly seats within the receptacle which causes terminals of the LED assembly to align with contacts on the receptacle. One of the cover and the receptacle can have a plurality of ramps and the other a plurality of shoulders. The cover can be rotated relative to the receptacle to cause the shoulders to slide relative to the ramps so as to direct the LED assembly into the receptacle. When the LED assembly is attached to the receptacle, the terminals on the LED assembly mate with the contacts on the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Victor Zaderej, Daniel B. McGowan, Dan Q. Nguyen, Barbara Grzegorzewska, Michael C. Picini
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Patent number: D884941Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignees: Molex, LLC, Watts of LoveInventors: Victor Zaderej, Michael C. Picini, James V. Agro, Patrick McCormick, Nancy Economou, John Economou, Kevin Kuster
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Patent number: D885621Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignees: Molex, LLC, Watts of LoveInventors: Victor Zaderej, James V. Agro, Michael C. Picini, Jeffrey Scott Anderson