Patents by Inventor Michael Demas

Michael Demas 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).

  • Patent number: 10852466
    Abstract: A lighting subassembly and components are provided which increase light output and uniformity of brightness and color by use of an optical element that functions simultaneously as an outcoupling TIR light guide and a direct throughput lens. It provides typical benefits of an edgelit light guide design including shallow depth, extended emitting area, and off axis light distributions such as batwing distributions particularly useful in downlighting and other lighting applications. Additionally, area dedicated to bezels or edge reflectors can be greatly reduced or eliminated due to decreased hotspotting to provide a fixture face with very high percentage of light emitting area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Fusion Optix, Inc.
    Inventors: Terence Yeo, Lee Mantha, Michael Demas, Timothy Kelly
  • Publication number: 20200355345
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an optical arrangement that provides, when in operation, more uniform angular light distribution emissions into an environment. Furthermore, the present disclosure seeks to provide a lighting assembly employing the optical arrangement to provide, when in operation, more uniform angular light distribution emissions into an environment. The present disclosure seeks to provide a solution to a problem of non-uniform angular distribution of light leading to visual discomfort, spatial discontinuity in output light distribution, and non-availability of optical arrangements that enhance optical properties of light emissions and smooth t light emissions. Furthermore, the present disclosure seeks to provide a solution to a problem of, for example, wastage of electrical energy due to improper lighting emissions into an environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Terence YEO, John Montminy, Michael Demas, Lee Mantha, Timothy Kelly
  • Publication number: 20200340637
    Abstract: Disclosed is an optical assembly for providing different adjustable light distribution patterns in an environment. The lighting assembly comprises at least one optical element and two or more light source channels each comprising one or more light sources, each light source channel being both physically separated and electrically adjustable in order to control light input into the optical element and subsequently adjust the light distribution output of the optical assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Fusion Optix, Inc.
    Inventors: Terence Yeo, John Montminy, Lee Mantha, Michael Demas, Timothy Kelly
  • Publication number: 20190025491
    Abstract: A lighting subassembly and components are provided which increase light output and uniformity of brightness and color by use of an optical element that functions simultaneously as an outcoupling TIR light guide and a direct throughput lens. It provides typical benefits of an edgelit light guide design including shallow depth, extended emitting area, and off axis light distributions such as batwing distributions particularly useful in downlighting and other lighting applications. Additionally, area dedicated to bezels or edge reflectors can be greatly reduced or eliminated due to decreased hotspotting to provide a fixture face with very high percentage of light emitting area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Fusion Optix, Inc.
    Inventors: Terence Yeo, Lee Mantha, Michael Demas, Timothy Kelly