Patents by Inventor Michael Kachala

Michael Kachala 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: 9810420
    Abstract: Provided are an illumination device and a light fixture including the illumination device. The illumination device includes a body formed of a thermally-conductive material that includes a planar heat transfer surface and a fastener that is compatible with a base that couples the body to the light fixture. A substrate formed, at least in part from a dielectric material supports an array of light emitting diodes and a plurality of contacts electrically connected to the light emitting diodes. A thermally-conductive planar surface is provided to the dielectric material of the substrate to be placed in thermal communication with the heat transfer surface and conduct heat generated by the light emitting diodes to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: HINKLEY LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Kachala
  • Publication number: 20170211798
    Abstract: Provided are an illumination device and a light fixture including the illumination device. The illumination device includes a body formed of a thermally-conductive material that includes a planar heat transfer surface and a fastener that is compatible with a base that couples the body to the light fixture. A substrate formed, at least in part from a dielectric material supports an array of light emitting diodes and a plurality of contacts electrically connected to the light emitting diodes. A thermally-conductive planar surface is provided to the dielectric material of the substrate to be placed in thermal communication with the heat transfer surface and conduct heat generated by the light emitting diodes to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Kachala
  • Patent number: 9651237
    Abstract: Provided are an illumination device and a light fixture including the illumination device. The illumination device includes a body formed of a thermally-conductive material that includes a planar heat transfer surface and a fastener that is compatible with a base that couples the body to the light fixture. A substrate formed, at least in part from a dielectric material supports an array of light emitting diodes and a plurality of contacts electrically connected to the light emitting diodes. A thermally-conductive planar surface is provided to the dielectric material of the substrate to be placed in thermal communication with the heat transfer surface and conduct heat generated by the light emitting diodes to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: HINKLEY LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Kachala
  • Publication number: 20160320045
    Abstract: Provided are an illumination device and a light fixture including the illumination device. The illumination device includes a body formed of a thermally-conductive material that includes a planar heat transfer surface and a fastener that is compatible with a base that couples the body to the light fixture. A substrate formed, at least in part from a dielectric material supports an array of light emitting diodes and a plurality of contacts electrically connected to the light emitting diodes. A thermally-conductive planar surface is provided to the dielectric material of the substrate to be placed in thermal communication with the heat transfer surface and conduct heat generated by the light emitting diodes to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Kachala
  • Patent number: 9400099
    Abstract: Provided are an illumination device and a light fixture including the illumination device. The illumination device includes a body formed of a thermally-conductive material that includes a planar heat transfer surface and a fastener that is compatible with a base that couples the body to the light fixture. A substrate formed, at least in part from a dielectric material supports an array of light emitting diodes and a plurality of contacts electrically connected to the light emitting diodes. A thermally-conductive planar surface is provided to the dielectric material of the substrate to be placed in thermal communication with the heat transfer surface and conduct heat generated by the light emitting diodes to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Hinkley Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Kachala
  • Publication number: 20150036318
    Abstract: Provided are an illumination device and a light fixture including the illumination device. The illumination device includes a body formed of a thermally-conductive material that includes a planar heat transfer surface and a fastener that is compatible with a base that couples the body to the light fixture. A substrate formed, at least in part from a dielectric material supports an array of light emitting diodes and a plurality of contacts electrically connected to the light emitting diodes. A thermally-conductive planar surface is provided to the dielectric material of the substrate to be placed in thermal communication with the heat transfer surface and conduct heat generated by the light emitting diodes to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Kachala
  • Patent number: 8882293
    Abstract: Provided are an illumination device and a light fixture including the illumination device. The illumination device includes a body formed of a thermally-conductive material that includes a planar heat transfer surface and a fastener that is compatible with a base that couples the body to the light fixture. A substrate formed, at least in part from a dielectric material supports an array of light emitting diodes and a plurality of contacts electrically connected to the light emitting diodes. A thermally-conductive planar surface is provided to the dielectric material of the substrate to be placed in thermal communication with the heat transfer surface and conduct heat generated by the light emitting diodes to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Hinkley Lightings, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Kachala
  • Patent number: 8794788
    Abstract: Provided are an illumination device and a light fixture including the illumination device. The illumination device includes a body formed of a thermally-conductive material that includes a planar heat transfer surface and a fastener that is compatible with a base that couples the body to the light fixture. A substrate formed, at least in part from a dielectric material supports an array of light emitting diodes and a plurality of contacts electrically connected to the light emitting diodes. A thermally-conductive planar surface is provided to the dielectric material of the substrate to be placed in thermal communication with the heat transfer surface and conduct heat generated by the light emitting diodes to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Hinkley Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Kachala
  • Publication number: 20140126202
    Abstract: Provided are an illumination device and a light fixture including the illumination device. The illumination device includes a body formed of a thermally-conductive material that includes a planar heat transfer surface and a fastener that is compatible with a base that couples the body to the light fixture. A substrate formed, at least in part from a dielectric material supports an array of light emitting diodes and a plurality of contacts electrically connected to the light emitting diodes. A thermally-conductive planar surface is provided to the dielectric material of the substrate to be placed in thermal communication with the heat transfer surface and conduct heat generated by the light emitting diodes to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Hinkley Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Kachala
  • Publication number: 20140126203
    Abstract: Provided are an illumination device and a light fixture including the illumination device. The illumination device includes a body formed of a thermally-conductive material that includes a planar heat transfer surface and a fastener that is compatible with a base that couples the body to the light fixture. A substrate formed, at least in part from a dielectric material supports an array of light emitting diodes and a plurality of contacts electrically connected to the light emitting diodes. A thermally-conductive planar surface is provided to the dielectric material of the substrate to be placed in thermal communication with the heat transfer surface and conduct heat generated by the light emitting diodes to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Hinkley Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Kachala
  • Patent number: D736987
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: HINKLEY LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventors: Jess Wiedemer, Michael Kachala, Eric Wiedemer
  • Patent number: D791995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: HINKLEY LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventors: Jess Wiedemer, Michael Kachala, Eric Wiedemer
  • Patent number: D873466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: HINKLEY LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventors: Jess Wiedemer, Michael Kachala, Eric Wiedemer