Patents by Inventor Michael T. Thornton

Michael T. Thornton 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: 20120320579
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a diffuser assembly for a multiple-LED lighting lamp is provided. The diffuser assembly is configured to be attached to multiple-LED lighting lamp with a center cavity and an integral fan that draws air from the lighting lamp to cool the LEDs. The diffuser assembly may comprise a diffuser plate and a diffuser bushing. The diffuser plate may be generally circular in shape and may include a diffuser portion and a circular hole located in the center of the diffuser portion. The diffuser bushing may be configured to be inserted through the circular hole and into the center cavity of the multiple-LED lighting lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Ferguson, Michael T. Thornton, Edwin Vice, JR.
  • Patent number: 8022641
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a light emitting diode (LED) recessed down light fixture comprises a housing, a reflector assembly mounted to the housing, and an LED circuit board attached to the housing over the reflector assembly. The LED circuit board includes a plurality of resistors electrically connected to the LED circuit board, a bridge rectifier, and a plurality of at least 80 miniature LEDs electrically connected to the LED circuit board and configured to provide light. The plurality of miniature LEDs are separated into a plurality of LED clusters. Each cluster is electrically connected to at least one resistor. Further, the plurality of miniature LEDs are arranged in a configuration such that a voltage differential across any two proximate LEDs is less than 36 volts. The down light fixture further comprises a lens cover attached to the top end of the reflector assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Raymond Janik, Stephen H. Yuen, Michael T. Thornton, David E. Doubek, Peter F. Thornton, Jr.
  • Patent number: D645192
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee
  • Patent number: D645193
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee
  • Patent number: D646421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee
  • Patent number: D646422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee
  • Patent number: D653375
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee
  • Patent number: D653786
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee
  • Patent number: D653787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee
  • Patent number: D653788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee
  • Patent number: D653789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee
  • Patent number: D653790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee
  • Patent number: D660497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee
  • Patent number: D660498
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee
  • Patent number: D661422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Ferguson, Michael T. Thornton
  • Patent number: D661423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Ferguson, Michael T. Thornton
  • Patent number: D661424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Ferguson, Michael T. Thornton
  • Patent number: D664700
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point. L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Ferguson, Michael T. Thornton
  • Patent number: D664701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Ferguson, Michael T. Thornton
  • Patent number: D667157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Ferguson, Michael T. Thornton