Patents by Inventor Michael Ragan Krames

Michael Ragan 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: 20230420619
    Abstract: An LED pump light with multiple phosphors is described. LEDs emitting radiation at violet and/or ultraviolet wavelengths are used to pump phosphor materials that emit other colors. The LEDs operating in different wavelength ranges are arranged to reduce light re-absorption and improve light output efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Aurelien J.F. David, Arpan Chakraborty, Michael Ragan Krames, Troy Trottier
  • Publication number: 20230313977
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods of attaching accessories to LED lamps and for providing active accessories in LED lamps are disclosed. The active accessories include single-function active accessories as well as multi-function active accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: LASZLO TAKACS, WILFRED A. MARTIS, FRANK SHUM, ARTEM MISHIN, VINOD KHOSLA, RADHA NAYAK, MICHAEL RAGAN KRAMES
  • Patent number: 11611023
    Abstract: An LED pump light with multiple phosphors is described. LEDs emitting radiation at violet and/or ultraviolet wavelengths are used to pump phosphor materials that emit other colors. The LEDs operating in different wavelength ranges are arranged to reduce light re-absorption and improve light output efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: KORRUS, INC.
    Inventors: Aurelien J. F. David, Arpan Chakraborty, Michael Ragan Krames, Troy Trottier
  • Publication number: 20210057615
    Abstract: An LED pump light with multiple phosphors is described. LEDs emitting radiation at violet and/or ultraviolet wavelengths are used to pump phosphor materials that emit other colors. The LEDs operating in different wavelength ranges are arranged to reduce light re-absorption and improve light output efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Aurelien J.F. David, Arpan Chakraborty, Michael Ragan Krames, Troy Trottier
  • Publication number: 20210050480
    Abstract: High-performance light-emitting diode together with apparatus and method embodiments thereto are disclosed. The light emitting diode devices emit at a wavelength of 390 nm to 470 nm or at a wavelength of 405 nm to 430 nm. Light emitting diode devices are characterized by having a geometric relationship (e.g., aspect ratio) between a lateral dimension of the device and a vertical dimension of the device such that the geometric aspect ratio forms a volumetric light emitting diode that delivers a substantially flat current density across the device (e.g., as measured across a lateral dimension of the active region). The light emitting diode devices are characterized by having a current density in the active region of greater than about 175 Amps/cm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. Cich, Aurelien J.F. David, Christophe Hurni, Rafael Aldaz, Michael Ragan Krames
  • Patent number: 10830405
    Abstract: A light source (25) for emitting collimated light (29) in particular for a large area luminaire (21) comprises a light guide unit (43) for guiding light by total internal reflection. The light guide unit comprises a plurality of localized light source regions (57) at a main front face (55A) for having light pass there through. The light source (25) further comprises a plurality of light emitting units (41) for emitting light into the light guide strips (91) through respective portions of the at least one coupling face (47) of the light guide unit (43), and a collimation unit (45) extending along the main front face (55A) and comprising a plurality of collimating elements. At least one light emitting unit (41) is configured as a light input coupling assembly (250) to receive collected natural light from a fiber (249) and to provide the received natural light to the light guide unit (43).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: CoeLux S.r.l.
    Inventors: Paolo Di Trapani, Davide Magatti, Antonio Lotti, Michael Ragan Krames, Matteo Molteni
  • Patent number: 10700244
    Abstract: An LED pump light with multiple phosphors is described. LEDs emitting radiation at violet and/or ultraviolet wavelengths are used to pump phosphor materials that emit other colors. The LEDs operating in different wavelength ranges are arranged to reduce light re-absorption and improve light output efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: ECOSENSE LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventors: Aurelien J. F. David, Arpan Chakraborty, Michael Ragan Krames, Troy Trottier
  • Patent number: 10693041
    Abstract: High-performance light-emitting diode together with apparatus and method embodiments thereto are disclosed. The light emitting diode devices emit at a wavelength of 390 nm to 470 nm or at a wavelength of 405 nm to 430 nm. Light emitting diode devices are characterized by having a geometric relationship (e.g., aspect ratio) between a lateral dimension of the device and a vertical dimension of the device such that the geometric aspect ratio forms a volumetric light emitting diode that delivers a substantially flat current density across the device (e.g., as measured across a lateral dimension of the active region). The light emitting diode devices are characterized by having a current density in the active region of greater than about 175 Amps/cm2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: SORAA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Cich, Aurelien J. F. David, Christophe Hurni, Rafael Aldaz, Michael Ragan Krames
  • Patent number: 10677981
    Abstract: A light source (25) for emitting collimated light (29) in particular for a large area luminaire (21) comprises a light guide unit (43) comprising a plurality of light guide strips (91) configured for guiding light received at the at least one lateral coupling face (47), for example, by total internal reflection. The light guide strips comprise a plurality of localized light source regions (57) at a main front face (55A) for having light pass there through, wherein the light source regions (57) are provided along the light guide strip (91) within a non-source region (59). The light source (25) further comprising a plurality of light emitting units (41) for emitting light into the light guide strips (91) through respective portions of the at least one coupling face (47), and a collimation unit (45) extending along the main front face (55A) and comprising a plurality of collimating elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: CoeLux S.r.l.
    Inventors: Paolo Di Trapani, Davide Magatti, Antonio Lotti, Michael Ragan Krames
  • Publication number: 20200056765
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods of attaching accessories to LED lamps and for providing active accessories in LED lamps are disclosed. The active accessories include single-function active accessories as well as multi-function active accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: LASZLO TAKACS, WILFRED A. MARTIS, FRANK SHUM, ARTEM MISHIN, VINOD KHOSLA, RADHA NAYAK, MICHAEL RAGAN KRAMES
  • Patent number: 10529902
    Abstract: Small LED sources with high brightness and high efficiency apparatus including the small LED sources and methods of using the small LED sources are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: SORAA, INC.
    Inventors: Aurelien J. F. David, Rafael Aldaz, Michael Ragan Krames, Frank M. Steranka, Kevin Huang, Troy Trottier
  • Publication number: 20200003944
    Abstract: A light source (25) for emitting collimated light (29) in particular for a large area luminaire (21) comprises a light guide unit (43) for guiding light by total internal reflection. The light guide unit comprises a plurality of localized light source regions (57) at a main front face (55A) for having light pass there through. The light source (25) further comprises a plurality of light emitting units (41) for emitting light into the light guide strips (91) through respective portions of the at least one coupling face (47) of the light guide unit (43), and a collimation unit (45) extending along the main front face (55A) and comprising a plurality of collimating elements. At least one light emitting unit (41) is configured as a light input coupling assembly (250) to receive collected natural light from a fiber (249) and to provide the received natural light to the light guide unit (43).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Paolo Di Trapani, Davide Magatti, Antonio Lotti, Michael Ragan Krames, Matteo Molteni
  • Patent number: 10436422
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods of attaching accessories to LED lamps and for providing active accessories in LED lamps are disclosed. The active accessories include single-function active accessories as well as multi-function active accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: SORAA, INC.
    Inventors: Laszlo Takacs, Wilfred A. Martis, Frank Shum, Artem Mishin, Vinod Khosla, Radha Nayak, Michael Ragan Krames
  • Publication number: 20190165212
    Abstract: High-performance light-emitting diode together with apparatus and method embodiments thereto are disclosed. The light emitting diode devices emit at a wavelength of 390 nm to 470 nm or at a wavelength of 405 nm to 430 nm. Light emitting diode devices are characterized by having a geometric relationship (e.g., aspect ratio) between a lateral dimension of the device and a vertical dimension of the device such that the geometric aspect ratio forms a volumetric light emitting diode that delivers a substantially flat current density across the device (e.g., as measured across a lateral dimension of the active region). The light emitting diode devices are characterized by having a current density in the active region of greater than about 175 Amps/cm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Michael J. Cich, Aurelien J.F. David, Christophe Hurni, Rafael Aldaz, Michael Ragan Krames
  • Publication number: 20190035989
    Abstract: Small LED sources with high brightness and high efficiency apparatus including the small LED sources and methods of using the small LED sources are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Aurelien J.F. David, Rafael Aldaz, Michael Ragan Krames, Frank M. Steranka, Kevin Huang, Troy Trottier
  • Patent number: 10115865
    Abstract: High-performance light-emitting diode together with apparatus and method embodiments thereto are disclosed. The light emitting diode devices emit at a wavelength of 390 nm to 470 nm or at a wavelength of 405 nm to 430 nm. Light emitting diode devices are characterized by having a geometric relationship (e.g., aspect ratio) between a lateral dimension of the device and a vertical dimension of the device such that the geometric aspect ratio forms a volumetric light emitting diode that delivers a substantially flat current density across the device (e.g., as measured across a lateral dimension of the active region). The light emitting diode devices are characterized by having a current density in the active region of greater than about 175 Amps/cm2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Soraa, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Cich, Aurelien J. F. David, Christophe Hurni, Rafael Aldaz, Michael Ragan Krames
  • Patent number: 10087550
    Abstract: Techniques for processing materials for manufacture of gallium-containing nitride substrates are disclosed. More specifically, techniques for fabricating and reusing large area substrates using a combination of processing techniques are disclosed. The methods can be applied to fabricating substrates of GaN, AlN, InN, InGaN, AlGaN, and AlInGaN, and others. Such substrates can be used for a variety of applications including optoelectronic devices, lasers, light emitting diodes, solar cells, photo electrochemical water splitting and hydrogen generation, photo detectors, integrated circuits, transistors, and others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: SLT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark P. D'Evelyn, Michael Ragan Krames
  • Patent number: 10084121
    Abstract: Small LED sources with high brightness and high efficiency apparatus including the small LED sources and methods of using the small LED sources are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Soraa, Inc.
    Inventors: Aurelien J. F. David, Rafael Aldaz, Michael Ragan Krames, Frank M. Steranka, Kevin Huang, Troy Trottier
  • Publication number: 20180246270
    Abstract: A light source (25) for emitting collimated light (29) in particular for a large area luminaire (21) comprises a light guide unit (43) comprising a plurality of light guide strips (91) configured for guiding light received at the at least one lateral coupling face (47), for example, by total internal reflection. The light guide strips comprise a plurality of localized light source regions (57) at a main front face (55A) for having light pass there through, wherein the light source regions (57) are provided along the light guide strip (91) within a non-source region (59). The light source (25) further comprising a plurality of light emitting units (41) for emitting light into the light guide strips (91) through respective portions of the at least one coupling face (47), and a collimation unit (45) extending along the main front face (55A) and comprising a plurality of collimating elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Paolo Di Trapani, Davide Magatti, Antonio Lotti, Michael Ragan Krames
  • Patent number: RE49677
    Abstract: Techniques for processing materials for manufacture of gallium-containing nitride substrates are disclosed. More specifically, techniques for fabricating and reusing large area substrates using a combination of processing techniques are disclosed. The methods can be applied to fabricating substrates of GaN, AlN, InN, InGaN, AlGaN, and AlInGaN, and others. Such substrates can be used for a variety of applications including optoelectronic devices, lasers, light emitting diodes, solar cells, photo electrochemical water splitting and hydrogen generation, photo detectors, integrated circuits, transistors, and others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: SLT Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Mark P. D'Evelyn, Michael Ragan Krames