Patents by Inventor Natale Baraldo

Natale Baraldo 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: 10663651
    Abstract: An optical system is disclosed, which comprises a glass light pipe having an input surface for receiving light from a light source and an output surface through which light exits the light pipe, and a polymeric light pipe optically coupled at its input surface to the output surface of the glass light pipe to receive at least a portion of the light exiting the glass light pipe, said polymeric light pipe having a textured output surface. A plurality of microlenses is optically coupled to said textured surface of the polymeric light pipe, and a projection lens is optically coupled to the output surface of the polymeric light pipe to receive light therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Fraen Corporation
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Claudia Bigliati, Robert A. Gobron, Rachel Taranta, Natale Baraldo
  • Patent number: 10663652
    Abstract: An optical system is disclosed, which comprises a glass light pipe having an input surface for receiving light from a light source and an output surface through which light exits the light pipe, and a polymeric light pipe optically coupled at its input surface to the output surface of the glass light pipe to receive at least a portion of the light exiting the glass light pipe, said polymeric light pipe having a textured output surface. A plurality of microlenses is optically coupled to said textured surface of the polymeric light pipe, and a projection lens is optically coupled to the output surface of the polymeric light pipe to receive light therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Fraen Corporation
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Claudia Bigliati, Robert A. Gobron, Rachel Taranta, Natale Baraldo
  • Publication number: 20190278018
    Abstract: An optical system is disclosed, which comprises a glass light pipe having an input surface for receiving light from a light source and an output surface through which light exits the light pipe, and a polymeric light pipe optically coupled at its input surface to the output surface of the glass light pipe to receive at least a portion of the light exiting the glass light pipe, said polymeric light pipe having a textured output surface. A plurality of microlenses is optically coupled to said textured surface of the polymeric light pipe, and a projection lens is optically coupled to the output surface of the polymeric light pipe to receive light therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Marco ANGELINI, Claudia BIGLIATI, Robert A. GOBRON, Rachel TARANTA, Natale BARALDO
  • Publication number: 20190146148
    Abstract: An optical system is disclosed, which comprises a glass light pipe having an input surface for receiving light from a light source and an output surface through which light exits the light pipe, and a polymeric light pipe optically coupled at its input surface to the output surface of the glass light pipe to receive at least a portion of the light exiting the glass light pipe, said polymeric light pipe having a textured output surface. A plurality of microlenses is optically coupled to said textured surface of the polymeric light pipe, and a projection lens is optically coupled to the output surface of the polymeric light pipe to receive light therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Claudia Bigliati, Robert A. Gobron, Rachel Taranta, Natale Baraldo
  • Patent number: 10254474
    Abstract: An optical system is disclosed, which comprises a glass light pipe having an input surface for receiving light from a light source and an output surface through which light exits the light pipe, and a polymeric light pipe optically coupled at its input surface to the output surface of the glass light pipe to receive at least a portion of the light exiting the glass light pipe, said polymeric light pipe having a textured output surface. A plurality of microlenses is optically coupled to said textured surface of the polymeric light pipe, and a projection lens is optically coupled to the output surface of the polymeric light pipe to receive light therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Fraen Corporation
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Claudia Bigliati, Robert A. Gobron, Rachel Taranta, Natale Baraldo
  • Publication number: 20190041573
    Abstract: An optical system is disclosed, which comprises a glass light pipe having an input surface for receiving light from a light source and an output surface through which light exits the light pipe, and a polymeric light pipe optically coupled at its input surface to the output surface of the glass light pipe to receive at least a portion of the light exiting the glass light pipe, said polymeric light pipe having a textured output surface. A plurality of microlenses is optically coupled to said textured surface of the polymeric light pipe, and a projection lens is optically coupled to the output surface of the polymeric light pipe to receive light therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Claudia Bigliati, Robert A. Gobron, Rachel Taranta, Natale Baraldo
  • Patent number: 10151872
    Abstract: An optical system is disclosed, which comprises a glass light pipe having an input surface for receiving light from a light source and an output surface through which light exits the light pipe, and a polymeric light pipe optically coupled at its input surface to the output surface of the glass light pipe to receive at least a portion of the light exiting the glass light pipe, said polymeric light pipe having a textured output surface. A plurality of microlenses is optically coupled to said textured surface of the polymeric light pipe, and a projection lens is optically coupled to the output surface of the polymeric light pipe to receive light therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Fraen Corporation
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Claudia Bigliati, Robert A. Gobron, Rachel Taranta, Natale Baraldo
  • Publication number: 20180259706
    Abstract: An optical system is disclosed, which comprises a glass light pipe having an input surface for receiving light from a light source and an output surface through which light exits the light pipe, and a polymeric light pipe optically coupled at its input surface to the output surface of the glass light pipe to receive at least a portion of the light exiting the glass light pipe, said polymeric light pipe having a textured output surface. A plurality of microlenses is optically coupled to said textured surface of the polymeric light pipe, and a projection lens is optically coupled to the output surface of the polymeric light pipe to receive light therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Claudia Bigliati, Robert A. Gobron, Rachel Taranta, Natale Baraldo
  • Patent number: 9995872
    Abstract: An optical system is disclosed, which comprises a glass light pipe having an input surface for receiving light from a light source and an output surface through which light exits the light pipe, and a polymeric light pipe optically coupled at its input surface to the output surface of the glass light pipe to receive at least a portion of the light exiting the glass light pipe, said polymeric light pipe having a textured output surface. A plurality of microlenses is optically coupled to said textured surface of the polymeric light pipe, and a projection lens is optically coupled to the output surface of the polymeric light pipe to receive light therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Fraen Corporation
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Claudia Bigliati, Robert A. Gobron, Rachel Taranta, Natale Baraldo
  • Publication number: 20160299288
    Abstract: An optical system is disclosed, which comprises a glass light pipe having an input surface for receiving light from a light source and an output surface through which light exits the light pipe, and a polymeric light pipe optically coupled at its input surface to the output surface of the glass light pipe to receive at least a portion of the light exiting the glass light pipe, said polymeric light pipe having a textured output surface. A plurality of microlenses is optically coupled to said textured surface of the polymeric light pipe, and a projection lens is optically coupled to the output surface of the polymeric light pipe to receive light therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Claudia Bigliati, Robert A. Gobron, Rachel Taranta, Natale Baraldo
  • Patent number: 8469544
    Abstract: A LED light device has a number of LED's, a multiple optical assembly defined by a number of modular units; each modular unit has a total internal reflection lens associated with a LED; and the modular units are connected to one another so as the lenses have respective distinct optical reflecting surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Fraen Corporation S.R.L.
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Natale Baraldo, Claudia Bigliatti, Luca Scodes
  • Publication number: 20120250317
    Abstract: A LED light device has a number of LED's, a multiple optical assembly defined by a number of modular units; each modular unit has a total internal reflection lens associated with a LED; and the modular units are connected to one another so as the lenses have respective distinct optical reflecting surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: FRAEN CORPORATION S.R.L.
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Natale Baraldo, Claudia Bigliatti, Luca Scodes
  • Publication number: 20110305018
    Abstract: A LED light device has a number of LED's, a multiple optical assembly defined by a number of modular units; each modular unit has a total internal reflection lens associated with a LED; and the modular units are connected to one another so as the lenses have respective distinct optical reflecting surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: FRAEN CORPORATION S.R.L.
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Natale Baraldo, Claudia Bigliatti, Luca Scodes
  • Patent number: 7938559
    Abstract: A LED lighting device has a number of LED's, and a multiple optical assembly defined by a number of modular units; each modular unit has a total-internal-reflection lens associated with a LED, and the modular units are connected to one another so as the lenses have respective distinct optical reflecting surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Natale Baraldo, Claudia Bigliati, Luca Scodes
  • Patent number: 7474474
    Abstract: There is provided a lighting module of the type having a solid-state light source, in particular a LED, a supporting plate, and a lens; the lens has a recess housing the light source; the lens is supported by and projects from the plate by means of supporting members carried by the lens and for fitting the lens directly to the plate; and the supporting members are formed in one piece with the lens, and are spaced apart and separated from one another by cooling windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Fraen Corporation S.R.L.
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Claudia Bigliati, Natale Baraldo, Luca Scodes
  • Publication number: 20080130137
    Abstract: There is provided a lighting module (1) of the type having a solid-state light source (2), in particular a LED, a supporting plate (3), and a lens (4); the lens (4) has a recess (14) housing the light source (2); the lens (4) is supported by and projects from the plate (3) by means of supporting members (25) carried by the lens (4) and for fitting the lens (4) directly to the plate (3); and the supporting members (25) are formed in one piece with the lens (4), and are spaced apart and separated from one another by cooling windows (27).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: FRAEN CORPORATION S.R.L.
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Claudia Bigliati, Natale Baraldo, Luca Scodes
  • Patent number: 7349163
    Abstract: There is provided a lighting module of the type having a solid-state light source, in particular a LED, a supporting plate, and a lens; the lens has a recess housing the light source; the lens is supported by and projects from the plate by means of supporting members (25) carried by the lens and for fitting the lens directly to the plate; and the supporting members are formed in one piece with the lens, and are spaced apart and separated from one another by cooling windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Fraen Corporation S.R.L.
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Claudia Bigliati, Natale Baraldo, Luca Scodes
  • Publication number: 20070053058
    Abstract: A luminescence analysis apparatus, in particular for fluorescence microscopy, has a lighting assembly having a lighting unit which includes a preassembled module housed inside a housing; the module is defined by a LED mounted on a plate, and by an optical collimating element connected integrally to the LED and located in close proximity to the LED; the optical element is a catadioptric collimator made of transparent plastic material and designed to internally convey and transmit the light emitted by the LED, so as to generate a substantially parallel beam of light rays which is directed onto a luminesce sample for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Natale Baraldo, Claudia Bigliati, Luca Scodes
  • Publication number: 20060291206
    Abstract: A LED lighting device has a number of LED's, and a multiple optical assembly defined by a number of modular units; each modular unit has a total-internal-reflection lens associated with a LED, and the modular units are connected to one another so as the lenses have respective distinct optical reflecting surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Natale Baraldo, Claudia Bigliati, Luca Scodes
  • Publication number: 20060098308
    Abstract: There is provided a lighting module of the type having a solid-state light source, in particular a LED, a supporting plate, and a lens; the lens has a recess housing the light source; the lens is supported by and projects from the plate by means of supporting members (25) carried by the lens and for fitting the lens directly to the plate; and the supporting members are formed in one piece with the lens, and are spaced apart and separated from one another by cooling windows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Marco Angelini, Claudia Bigliati, Natale Baraldo, Luca Scodes