Patents by Inventor Michael R Krames

Michael R Krames 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).

  • Publication number: 20240084977
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: MICHAEL R. KRAMES, AURELIEN J.F. DAVID
  • Publication number: 20230330383
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Michael R. Krames, Aurelien J. F. David, Emil Radkov, Willem Smitt
  • Patent number: 11725783
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: KORRUS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael R. Krames, Aurelien J. F. David
  • Patent number: 11662067
    Abstract: LED lamp systems having improved light quality are disclosed. The lamps emit more than 500 lm and more than 2% of the power in the spectral power distribution is emitted within a wavelength range from about 390 nm to about 430 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: KORRUS, INC.
    Inventors: Aurelien J. F. David, Troy A. Trottier, Michael R. Krames
  • Patent number: 11511071
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: KORRUS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael R. Krames, Aurelien J. F. David, Emil Radkov, Willem Smitt
  • Publication number: 20220333744
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: MICHAEL R. KRAMES, AURELIEN J.F. DAVID
  • Publication number: 20220285505
    Abstract: InGaN layers characterized by an in-plane lattice parameter within a range from 3.19 ? to 3.50 ? are disclosed. The InGaN layers are grown by coalescing InGaN grown on a plurality of GaN seed regions. The InGaN layers can be used to fabricate optical and electronic devices for use in light sources for illumination and display applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventor: MICHAEL R. KRAMES
  • Publication number: 20220174795
    Abstract: An optical device includes a light source with at least two radiation sources, and at least two layers of wavelength-modifying materials excited by the radiation sources that emit radiation in at least two predetermined wavelengths. Embodiments include a first plurality of n radiation sources configured to emit radiation at a first wavelength. The first plurality of radiation sources are in proximity to a second plurality of m of radiation sources configured to emit radiation at a second wavelength, the second wavelength being shorter than the first wavelength. The ratio between m and n is predetermined. The disclosed optical device also comprises at least two wavelength converting layers such that a first wavelength converting layer is configured to absorb a portion of radiation emitted by the second radiation sources, and a second wavelength converting layer configured to absorb a portion of radiation emitted by the second radiation sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: MICHAEL R. KRAMES, TROY TROTTIER, FRANK M. STERANKA, WILLIAM D. HOUCK, ARPAN CHAKRABORTY
  • Patent number: 11287090
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: ECOSENSE LIGHTING INC.
    Inventors: Michael R. Krames, Aurelien J. F. David
  • Publication number: 20220090743
    Abstract: LED lamp systems having improved light quality are disclosed. The lamps emit more than 500 lm and more than 2% of the power in the spectral power distribution is emitted within a wavelength range from about 390 nm to about 430 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Aurelien J.F. DAVID, Troy A. TROTTIER, Michael R. KRAMES
  • Publication number: 20210402132
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Michael R. Krames, Aurelien J. F. David, Emil Radkov, Willem Smitt
  • Patent number: 11105473
    Abstract: LED lamp systems having improved light quality are disclosed. The lamps emit more than 500 lm and more than 2% of the power in the spectral power distribution is emitted within a wavelength range from about 390 nm to about 430 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: ECOSENSE LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventors: Aurelien J. F. David, Troy A. Trottier, Michael R. Krames
  • Publication number: 20210247030
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: MICHAEL R. KRAMES, AURELIEN J.F. DAVID
  • Publication number: 20210151567
    Abstract: InGaN layers characterized by an in-plane lattice constant within a range from 3.19 to 3.50 ? are disclosed. The InGaN layers are grown by coalescing InGaN grown on a plurality of GaN regions. The InGaN layers can be used to fabricate optical and electronic devices for use in light sources for illumination and display applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventor: MICHAEL R. KRAMES
  • Patent number: 10955608
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: ECOSENSE LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventors: Michael R. Krames, Aurelien J. F. David, Emil Radkov, Willem Smitt
  • Patent number: 10900615
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: ECOSENSE LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventors: Michael R. Krames, Aurelien J. F. David
  • Patent number: 10847625
    Abstract: InGaN layers characterized by an in-plane lattice constant within a range from 3.19 to 3.50 ? are disclosed. The InGaN layers are grown by coalescing InGaN grown on a plurality of GaN regions. The InGaN layers can be used to fabricate optical and electronic devices for use in light sources for illumination and display applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: OPNOVIX CORP.
    Inventor: Michael R. Krames
  • Publication number: 20200355331
    Abstract: LED lamp systems having improved light quality are disclosed. The lamps emit more than 500 lm and more than 2% of the power in the spectral power distribution is emitted within a wavelength range from about 390 nm to about 430 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Aurelien J.F. DAVID, Troy A. TROTTIER, Michael R. KRAMES
  • Patent number: 10557595
    Abstract: LED lamp systems having improved light quality are disclosed. The lamps emit more than 500 lm and more than 2% of the power in the spectral power distribution is emitted within a wavelength range from about 390 nm to about 430 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: SORAA, INC.
    Inventors: Aurelien J. F. David, Troy A. Trottier, Michael R. Krames
  • Patent number: 10553754
    Abstract: A light emitting diode device has a bulk gallium and nitrogen containing substrate with an active region. The device has a lateral dimension and a thick vertical dimension such that the geometric aspect ratio forms a volumetric diode that delivers a nearly uniform current density across the range of the lateral dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: SORAA, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Katona, James W. Raring, Mark P. D'Evelyn, Michael R. Krames, Aurelien J. F. David