Patents by Inventor Nadarajah Narendran

Nadarajah Narendran 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: 20240093856
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a lens structure. The lens structure includes a backend. The backend includes a backend back surface and a backend front surface. The backend is configured to receive a luminous flux from a light source and to redirect the received luminous flux onto a lens. The redirected luminous flux is configured to increase a luminous efficacy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Akila Shan Udage
  • Publication number: 20240085012
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a luminaire. The luminaire includes a light transfer structure, and a thermal management structure. The light transfer structure is configured to receive light from at least one light emitting diode (LED). The thermal management structure is configured to manage a thermal energy of the at least one LED. The light transfer structure and the thermal management structure are formed during a same three-dimensional (3D) printing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Jean Paul Freyssinier, Ukwatte Lokuliyanage Indika Perera
  • Patent number: 11725810
    Abstract: A heat sink for a luminaire includes a central portion having a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is adapted to receive a lighting arrangement. The heat sink further includes a plurality of arms configured to dissipate heat generated by the lighting arrangement. The plurality of arms extend radially outward from the central portion. Each one of the plurality of arms is substantially arcuate between a proximal end and a distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: John Trublowski, Lucas Stahl, Jeremy Santiago, Christopher Ring, Adikaramge Jayawardena, Ukwatte Lokuliyanage Indika Upendra Perera, Nadarajah Narendran, Nilay Mehta, Jean Paul Freyssinier
  • Publication number: 20220260243
    Abstract: A heat sink for a luminaire includes a central portion having a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is adapted to receive a lighting arrangement. The heat sink further includes a plurality of arms configured to dissipate heat generated by the lighting arrangement. The plurality of arms extend radially outward from the central portion. Each one of the plurality of arms is substantially arcuate between a proximal end and a distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: John Trublowski, Lucas Stahl, Jeremy Santiago, Christopher Ring, Adikaramge Jayawardena, Ukwatte Lokuliyanage Indika Upendra Perera, Nadarajah Narendran, Nilay Mehta, Jean Paul Freyssinier
  • Publication number: 20220229221
    Abstract: In an embodiment, there is provided a light guide for an edge-lit light panel. The light guide includes a first light coupling surface; a second light coupling surface; a first light output surface; and a second light output surface. The second light coupling surface opposes the first light coupling surface. The second light output surface opposes the first light output surface. The first light output surface and the second light output surface are coupled between the first light coupling surface and the second light coupling surface. Each light coupling surface is configured to receive incident light from a respective light source and to produce at least a portion of a batwing light beam inside the light guide. The at least a portion of the batwing light beam is concentrated adjacent the first light output surface, the first light output surface corresponding to a first light extraction surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Xi Mou, Nadarajah Narendran
  • Publication number: 20220034482
    Abstract: In an embodiment, there is provided a three-dimensional (3-D) optic for beam shaping. The 3-D optic includes a first surface, a second surface and a beam forming feature. The first surface is configured to receive incident light. The second surface is positioned relative to the first surface and is configured to emit a light beam having a shape. The emitted beam shape is related to the beam forming feature. The beam forming feature is formed by a 3-D manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Ukwatte Lokuliyanage Indika Upendra Perera
  • Patent number: 11028979
    Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus includes a base, a first semiconductor radiation emitting diode, having a top surface and a side wall, disposed on the base, a transparent structure disposed on the base and surrounding the side wall and covering the top surface, and a phosphor structure placed within the transparent structure surrounding the side wall and covering the top surface. The first semiconductor radiation emitting diode has a width smaller than that of the base and is configured to emit a light which can be converted into a forward transferred down-converted radiation light and a back transferred down-converted radiation light by the phosphor structure. At least a portion of the forward transferred down-converted radiation light and the back transferred down-converted radiation light are emitted toward the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Yimin Gu
  • Patent number: 10969272
    Abstract: Methods and systems for modulating a manufactured light source are disclosed. Methods and systems of the present disclosure include sensor assemblies having first and second light sensors to retrieve light spectrum data at a target location, such as from a surface in an interior space at a home, office, or commercial building, that also receives daylight exposure. The first light sensor retrieves the light spectrum data within a spectrum of the manufactured light source. The second light sensor retrieves light spectrum data outside of the spectrum of the manufactured light source, yet within the spectrum of daylight. The light spectrum data is used to define spectral characteristics at the target location, such as a ratio of daylight to the manufactured light source, phase of daylight, and average overall quantity, which are used to maximize light-associated benefits of the spectral composition for the occupants at the target location, such as humans, plants, and animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Yiting Zhu, Jean Paul Freyssinier, Yi-Wei Liu, Dinusha Thotagamuwa
  • Patent number: 10527258
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a light source, a wavelength-conversion material, and a reflector. The light source is configured to emit a first radiation, and has a front surface and a back surface. The wavelength-conversion material is arranged under the front surface and configured to convert the first radiation to a second radiation which has a first portion not able to reach the reflector and a second portion able to reach the reflector. The reflector is arranged over the back surface and configured to reflect the second portion away from the light source without passing through the wavelength-conversion material. The reflector has an end distant from the light source and is arranged in an elevation different from that of the wavelength-conversion material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Yimin Gu, Jean Paul Freyssinier, Yiting Zhu
  • Patent number: 10305001
    Abstract: A light emitting apparatus includes a first radiation source without a dome, a substantially transparent and light transmissive optic device, a lens, a down conversion material, and a heat sink. The optic device is devoid of scattering particles and phosphor, and includes a planar top surface distal the first radiation source, a bottom surface proximal the first radiation sources, and a transparent sidewall extending between the top surface and the bottom surface. The down conversion material includes a flat layer including phosphor that is disposed on the planar top surface of the optic device between the lens and the radiation source. The heat sink, upon which the radiation source is mounted, has a recess formed therein in which an air space is defined between a boundary of the recess and the optic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Yimin Gu
  • Publication number: 20190094070
    Abstract: Methods and systems for modulating a manufactured light source are disclosed. Methods and systems of the present disclosure include sensor assemblies having first and second light sensors to retrieve light spectrum data at a target location, such as from a surface in an interior space at a home, office, or commercial building, that also receives daylight exposure. The first light sensor retrieves the light spectrum data within a spectrum of the manufactured light source. The second light sensor retrieves light spectrum data outside of the spectrum of the manufactured light source, yet within the spectrum of daylight. The light spectrum data is used to define spectral characteristics at the target location, such as a ratio of daylight to the manufactured light source, phase of daylight, and average overall quantity, which are used to maximize light-associated benefits of the spectral composition for the occupants at the target location, such as humans, plants, and animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Nadarajah NARENDRAN, Yiting ZHU, Jean Paul FREYSSINIER, Yi-Wei LIU, Dinusha THOTAGAMUWA
  • Publication number: 20170356603
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a light source, a wavelength-conversion material, and a reflector. The light source is configured to emit a first radiation, and has a front surface and a back surface. The wavelength-conversion material is arranged under the front surface and configured to convert the first radiation to a second radiation which has a first portion not able to reach the reflector and a second portion able to reach the reflector. The reflector is arranged over the back surface and configured to reflect the second portion away from the light source without passing through the wavelength-conversion material. The reflector has an end distant from the light source and is arranged in an elevation different from that of the wavelength-conversion material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Nadarajah NARENDRAN, Yimin GU, Jean Paul FREYSSINIER, Yiting ZHU
  • Patent number: 9746142
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a light source, a wavelength-conversion material, and a reflector. The light source is configured to emit a first radiation, and has a front surface and a back surface. The wavelength-conversion material is arranged under the front surface and configured to convert the first radiation to a second radiation which has a first portion not able to reach the reflector and a second portion able to reach the reflector. The reflector is arranged over the back surface and configured to reflect the second portion away from the light source without passing through the wavelength-conversion material. The reflector has an end distant from the light source and is arranged in an elevation different from that of the wavelength-conversion material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Yimin Gu, Jean Paul Freyssinier, Yiting Zhu
  • Publication number: 20170003000
    Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus includes a base, a first semiconductor radiation emitting diode, having a top surface and a side wall, disposed on the base, a transparent structure disposed on the base and surrounding the side wall and covering the top surface, and a phosphor structure placed within the transparent structure surrounding the side wall and covering the top surface. The first semiconductor radiation emitting diode has a width smaller than that of the base and is configured to emit a light which can be converted into a forward transferred down-converted radiation light and a back transferred down-converted radiation light by the phosphor structure. At least a portion of the forward transferred down-converted radiation light and the back transferred down-converted radiation light are emitted toward the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Yimin Gu
  • Patent number: 9447945
    Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus includes a substrate, a light source configured to emit light and arranged on the substrate, a phosphor layer being apart from the light source and configured to convert the light into forward transmitted light and backward transmitted light, and an optic device, being narrower than the substrate and having a transparent side wall, configured to direct at least a portion of the backward transmitted light through the transparent side wall and toward the substrate. In another aspect, a light-emitting apparatus includes a transparent base, a light source on the transparent base, a transparent material covering the light source, a phosphor layer on the transparent material, and a transparent wall on the phosphor layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Yimin Gu
  • Publication number: 20150325754
    Abstract: A light emitting apparatus includes a first radiation source without a dome, a substantially transparent and light transmissive optic device, a lens, a down conversion material, and a heat sink. The optic device is devoid of scattering particles and phosphor, and includes a planar top surface distal the first radiation source, a bottom surface proximal the first radiation sources, and a transparent sidewall extending between the top surface and the bottom surface. The down conversion material includes a flat layer including phosphor that is disposed on the planar top surface of the optic device between the lens and the radiation source. The heat sink, upon which the radiation source is mounted, has a recess formed therein in which an air space is defined between a boundary of the recess and the optic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Yimin Gu
  • Publication number: 20150308638
    Abstract: A light fixture includes a light source, a wavelength-conversion material, and a reflector. The light source is configured to emit a first radiation, and has a front surface and a back surface. The wavelength-conversion material is arranged under the front surface and configured to convert the first radiation to a second radiation which has a first portion not able to reach the reflector and a second portion able to reach the reflector. The reflector is arranged over the back surface and configured to reflect the second portion away from the light source without passing through the wavelength-conversion material. The reflector has an end distant from the light source and is arranged in an elevation different from that of the wavelength-conversion material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Yimin Gu, Jean Paul Freyssinier, Yiting Zhu
  • Patent number: 9103534
    Abstract: A scattered photon extraction light fixture includes an optic element having a first surface; a light source for emitting short wavelength radiation, the light source disposed opposite, perpendicular, or tangential to the first surface of the optic element; a wavelength-conversion material, disposed on the first surface of the optic element, for receiving and down converting at least some of the short wavelength radiation emitted by the light source and transferring a portion of the received and down converted radiation; and one or more reflectors positioned opposite the wavelength-conversion material. A scattered photon extraction light system includes a plurality of light emitting fixtures. One or more wavelength-conversion materials, in the embodiments of the present invention, are disposed remotely from the light source(s), and used to absorb radiation in one spectral region and emit radiation in another spectral region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Yimin Gu, Jean Paul Freyssinier, Yiting Zhu
  • Patent number: 9105816
    Abstract: A light emitting apparatus has a first radiation source without a dome, a substantially transparent and light transmissive optic device devoid of scattering particles and phosphor, a lens, a down conversion material containing phosphor that is disposed on the planar top surface of the optic device between the lens and the radiation source, and a heat sink, upon which the radiation source is mounted, having a recess formed therein in which the radiation source, the optic device and the down conversion material are positioned, wherein an air space is defined between a boundary of the recess and the optic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Yimin Gu
  • Publication number: 20150116983
    Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus includes a substrate, a light source configured to emit light and arranged on the substrate, a phosphor layer being apart from the light source and configured to convert the light into forward transmitted light and backward transmitted light, and an optic device, being narrower than the substrate and having a transparent side wall, configured to direct at least a portion of the backward transmitted light through the transparent side wall and toward the substrate. In another aspect, a light-emitting apparatus includes a transparent base, a light source on the transparent base, a transparent material covering the light source, a phosphor layer on the transparent material, and a transparent wall on the phosphor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Nadarajah Narendran, Yimin Gu