Patents by Inventor Nathan Snell
Nathan Snell 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).
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Patent number: 12085072Abstract: A motor controller for a pump motor is provided. The motor controller includes an input device and a memory configured to store a plurality of actuation sequences and a plurality of commands. Each actuation sequence is associated with a command. The motor controller further includes a processor coupled to the input device, the memory, and the pump motor. The processor is configured to detect at the input device, a first actuation sequence in response to the input device being actuated. The processor is further configured to perform a lookup in the memory to determine a first command corresponding to the first actuation sequence. The processor is further configured to operate the pump motor according to the first command.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2021Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Justin Magyar, James Reed, Nathan Snell, Tony Zhang, Howard Richardson, Henry Huynh, Stephen T. English, Wenbing Li, Hongbo Tang
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Publication number: 20240210609Abstract: Generally, embodiment(s) disclosed herein may include modular luminaires and customizable luminaire combinations to produce desired overall illumination patterns, modular luminaires interchangeable between one or more lighting systems/luminaires having differing configurations, and/or luminaires with portions thereof formed primarily by optical waveguides, e.g., a wall sconce where primarily only waveguides extend from the wall. Further, contemplated throughout this disclosure is modification of panel-style and/or blade-style waveguide(s) for use with luminaire configurations having different sizes, shapes, and structural elements including as modular luminaires for use in creating further customizable lighting systems/luminaires.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2024Publication date: June 27, 2024Inventors: Ethan Creasman, Randy Bernard, Dana Deskiewicz, Nathan Snell, John W. Durkee, Kurt S. Wilcox, Eric J. Tarsa
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Patent number: 11940643Abstract: Generally, embodiment(s) disclosed herein may include modular luminaires and customizable luminaire combinations to produce desired overall illumination patterns, modular luminaires interchangeable between one or more lighting systems/luminaires having differing configurations, and/or luminaires with portions thereof formed primarily by optical waveguides, e.g., a wall sconce where primarily only waveguides extend from the wall. Further, contemplated throughout this disclosure is modification of panel-style and/or blade-style waveguide(s) for use with luminaire configurations having different sizes, shapes, and structural elements including as modular luminaires for use in creating further customizable lighting systems/luminaires.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Cree Lighting USA LLCInventors: Ethan Creasman, Randy Bernard, Dana Deskiewicz, Nathan Snell, John W. Durkee, Kurt S. Wilcox, Eric J. Tarsa
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Patent number: 11649949Abstract: Luminaires are described herein comprising a single fixture operable for providing multiple lighting distributions. The multiple lighting distributions can be employed for independently lighting spatially unrelated areas and/or objects in an environment. In some embodiments, a luminaire comprises a lighting assembly including a primary body providing a primary lighting distribution, and at least one secondary body extending from the primary body and providing a secondary lighting distribution. The secondary body is adjustable to at least partially orient the secondary lighting distribution outside of the primary lighting distribution.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING LLCInventors: Corey Goldstein, Nathan Snell
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Patent number: 11536894Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a luminaire comprises a housing and at least one waveguide comprising first and second opposite waveguide ends, a coupling portion disposed at the first waveguide end, and a light emitting portion disposed between the first and second waveguide ends. The luminaire is further arranged such that the first waveguide end is disposed adjacent a first luminaire end and the second waveguide end is disposed at a second luminaire end opposite the first luminaire end. Still further, the luminaire comprises at least one LED element disposed within the housing adjacent the coupling portion of the at least one waveguide such that the at least one waveguide provides a first illumination pattern and the at least one waveguide is interchangeable with another waveguide that provides a second illumination pattern.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Ethan Creasman, Randy Bernard, Dana Deskiewicz, Nathan Snell
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Publication number: 20220316684Abstract: Luminaires are described herein comprising a single fixture operable for providing multiple lighting distributions. The multiple lighting distributions can be employed for independently lighting spatially unrelated areas and/or objects in an environment. In some embodiments, a luminaire comprises a lighting assembly including a primary body providing a primary lighting distribution, and at least one secondary body extending from the primary body and providing a secondary lighting distribution. The secondary body is adjustable to at least partially orient the secondary lighting distribution outside of the primary lighting distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Corey Goldstein, Nathan Snell
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Patent number: 11428373Abstract: An edge lit fixture. A light engine comprises a compartment and at least one elongated lens that are attachable to a mount plate. The mount plate, an exterior surface of the compartment, and the lens define an internal optical cavity. A light strip is mounted to the mount plate within the optical cavity. One or more legs can be used to attach the fixture to an external surface, such as a ceiling T-grid. The light engine can be used with legs of varying size such that it can fit within ceiling openings having different dimensions. The assembled fixture defines an open area. One or more light engines are arranged around or through the open area such that light is emitted into the open area. The open area of the fixture allows for existing materials, such as a ceiling tile, for example, to function as a back side reflector panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING LLCInventors: Randy Bernard, Nathan Snell, James Michael Lay, S. Scott Pratt
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Patent number: 11408569Abstract: Lighting retrofit systems and methods are disclosed that can be used with different light fixtures, but that are particularly adapted for use with retrofitting troffer-style fixtures with LED based light engines. The retrofit systems being assembled without disturbing the lighting or troffer pan or housing (“troffer pan”) for the lighting system being retrofitted. Some of these embodiments can comprise a mounting fixture or frame that can be mounted in an opening in a ceiling grid, and held in place between the grid and the troffer pan edge. The fixture or frame can comprise an opening for a light engine, with the engine being quickly and easily connected to electrical power in the troffer pan and then mountable within the frame opening. These embodiments can allow for the quick and easy construction of the retrofit system without the need for adhesives and fasteners such brackets and screws.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING LLCInventors: S. Scott Pratt, Patrick O'Flaherty, James Michael Lay, Nathan Snell
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Publication number: 20220034311Abstract: A motor controller for a pump motor is provided. The motor controller includes an input device and a memory configured to store a plurality of actuation sequences and a plurality of commands. Each actuation sequence is associated with a command. The motor controller further includes a processor coupled to the input device, the memory, and the pump motor. The processor is configured to detect at the input device, a first actuation sequence in response to the input device being actuated. The processor is further configured to perform a lookup in the memory to determine a first command corresponding to the first actuation sequence. The processor is further configured to operate the pump motor according to the first command.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Justin Magyar, James Reed, Nathan Snell, Tony Zhang, Howard Richardson, Henry Huynh, Stephen T. English, Wenbing Li, Hongbo Tang
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Publication number: 20220026620Abstract: Generally, embodiment(s) disclosed herein may include modular luminaires and customizable luminaire combinations to produce desired overall illumination patterns, modular luminaires interchangeable between one or more lighting systems/luminaires having differing configurations, and/or luminaires with portions thereof formed primarily by optical waveguides, e.g., a wall sconce where primarily only waveguides extend from the wall. Further, contemplated throughout this disclosure is modification of panel-style and/or blade-style waveguide(s) for use with luminaire configurations having different sizes, shapes, and structural elements including as modular luminaires for use in creating further customizable lighting systems/luminaires.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Ethan Creasman, Randy Bernard, Dana Deskiewicz, Nathan Snell, John W. Durkee, Kurt S. Wilcox, Eric J. Tarsa
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Patent number: 11209135Abstract: A modular troffer-style fixture particularly well-suited for use with solid state light sources. The fixture comprises a reflector that includes parallel rails running along its length, providing a mount mechanism and structural support. An exposed heat sink is disposed proximate to the reflector. The portion of the heat sink facing the reflector functions as a mount surface for the light sources. The heat sink is hollow through the center in the longitudinal direction. The hollow portion defines a conduit through which electrical conductors can be run to power light emitters. One or more light sources disposed along the heat sink mount surface emit light toward the reflector where it can be mixed and/or shaped before it is emitted from the troffer as useful light. End caps are arranged at both ends of the reflector and heat sink, allowing for the easy connection of multiple units in a serial arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Nathan Snell, James Michael Lay, Nick Nguyen, Patrick John O'Flaherty
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Patent number: 11137120Abstract: According to an aspect of this disclosure, a lighting system comprises at least first and second luminaires wherein each luminaire comprises a housing, an optical waveguide suspended from the associated housing, and one or more LEDs disposed adjacent the optical waveguide. Further in accordance with this aspect, the system comprises circuitry disposed within the housing of the first luminaire wherein the circuitry comprises LED driving circuitry and power circuitry, the power circuitry provides power to the first luminaire and at least a second luminaire, and the second luminaire is modular.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Ethan Creasman, Randy Bernard, Dana Deskiewicz, Nathan Snell
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Patent number: 11079076Abstract: An edge lit fixture. A housing provides the basic shape and structure of the fixture. The housing is constructed from discrete segments including lens frames, side frames, and end frames, which can be used in many different combinations to create the desired fixture. The assembled housing defines an open central area. One or more light panels are arranged around the perimeter of the housing such that at least some of the light is emitted toward the central area. The open central area of the housing allows for existing materials, such as a ceiling tile, for example, to function as a back surface of the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Randy Bernard, Nathan Snell
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Publication number: 20210018153Abstract: A modular troffer-style fixture particularly well-suited for use with solid state light sources. The fixture comprises a reflector that includes parallel rails running along its length, providing a mount mechanism and structural support. An exposed heat sink is disposed proximate to the reflector. The portion of the heat sink facing the reflector functions as a mount surface for the light sources. The heat sink is hollow through the center in the longitudinal direction. The hollow portion defines a conduit through which electrical conductors can be run to power light emitters. One or more light sources disposed along the heat sink mount surface emit light toward the reflector where it can be mixed and/or shaped before it is emitted from the troffer as useful light. End caps are arranged at both ends of the reflector and heat sink, allowing for the easy connection of multiple units in a serial arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Nathan Snell, James Michael Lay, Nick Nguyen, Patrick John O'Flaherty
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Patent number: 10823347Abstract: A modular troffer-style fixture particularly well-suited for use with solid state light sources. The fixture comprises a reflector that includes parallel rails running along its length, providing a mount mechanism and structural support. An exposed heat sink is disposed proximate to the reflector. The portion of the heat sink facing the reflector functions as a mount surface for the light sources. The heat sink is hollow through the center in the longitudinal direction. The hollow portion defines a conduit through which electrical conductors can be run to power light emitters. One or more light sources disposed along the heat sink mount surface emit light toward the reflector where it can be mixed and/or shaped before it is emitted from the troffer as useful light. End caps are arranged at both ends of the reflector and heat sink, allowing for the easy connection of multiple units in a serial arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2011Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Nathan Snell, James Michael Lay, Nick Nguyen, Patrick John O'Flaherty
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Publication number: 20200271290Abstract: An edge lit fixture. A light engine comprises a compartment and at least one elongated lens that are attachable to a mount plate. The mount plate, an exterior surface of the compartment, and the lens define an internal optical cavity. A light strip is mounted to the mount plate within the optical cavity. One or more legs can be used to attach the fixture to an external surface, such as a ceiling T-grid. The light engine can be used with legs of varying size such that it can fit within ceiling openings having different dimensions. The assembled fixture defines an open area. One or more light engines are arranged around or through the open area such that light is emitted into the open area. The open area of the fixture allows for existing materials, such as a ceiling tile, for example, to function as a back side reflector panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Randy Bernard, Nathan Snell, James Michael Lay, S. Scott Pratt
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Patent number: 10690305Abstract: An edge lit fixture. A light engine comprises a compartment and at least one elongated lens that are attachable to a mount plate. The mount plate, an exterior surface of the compartment, and the lens define an internal optical cavity. A light strip is mounted to the mount plate within the optical cavity. One or more legs can be used to attach the fixture to an external surface, such as a ceiling T-grid. The light engine can be used with legs of varying size such that it can fit within ceiling openings having different dimensions. The assembled fixture defines an open area. One or more light engines are arranged around or through the open area such that light is emitted into the open area. The open area of the fixture allows for existing materials, such as a ceiling tile, for example, to function as a back side reflector panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING LLCInventors: Randy Bernard, Nathan Snell, James Michael Lay, S. Scott Pratt
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Publication number: 20200158315Abstract: Lighting retrofit systems and methods are disclosed that can be used with different light fixtures, but that are particularly adapted for use with retrofitting troffer-style fixtures with LED based light engines. The retrofit systems being assembled without disturbing the lighting or troffer pan or housing (“troffer pan”) for the lighting system being retrofitted. Some of these embodiments can comprise a mounting fixture or frame that can be mounted in an opening in a ceiling grid, and held in place between the grid and the troffer pan edge. The fixture or frame can comprise an opening for a light engine, with the engine being quickly and easily connected to electrical power in the troffer pan and then mountable within the frame opening. These embodiments can allow for the quick and easy construction of the retrofit system without the need for adhesives and fasteners such brackets and screws.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: S. Scott Pratt, Patrick O'Flaherty, James Michael Lay, Nathan Snell
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Patent number: 10584860Abstract: A modular troffer-style fixture that is well-suited for use with solid state light sources, such as LEDs, to provide a surface ambient light (SAL). The fixture comprises two structural components: a housing subassembly and a lighting subassembly. These two subassemblies may be removably attached to operate as a singular fixture. Many different lighting subassemblies may be compatible with a single housing subassembly and vice versa. The housing subassembly comprises a body that is mountable to an external structure. The lighting subassembly comprises the light sources and optical elements that tailor the light to achieve a particular profile. Electronics necessary to power and control the light sources may be disposed in the housing subassembly, the lighting subassembly, or both. Various mount mechanisms may be used to attach the fixture to a surface such as a ceiling or a wall. Multiple fixtures can be connected serially to provide an extended continuous fixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: William Laird Dungan, James Michael Lay, Nathan Snell, Gary David Trott
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Patent number: 10544925Abstract: Lighting retrofit systems and methods are disclosed that can be used with different light fixtures, but that are particularly adapted for use with retrofitting troffer-style fixtures with LED based light engines. The retrofit systems being assembled without disturbing the lighting or troffer pan or housing (“troffer pan”) for the lighting system being retrofitted. Some of these embodiments can comprise a mounting fixture or frame that can be mounted in an opening in a ceiling grid, and held in place between the grid and the troffer pan edge. The fixture or frame can comprise an opening for a light engine, with the engine being quickly and easily connected to electrical power in the troffer pan and then mountable within the frame opening. These embodiments can allow for the quick and easy construction of the retrofit system without the need for adhesives and fasteners such brackets and screws.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting LLCInventors: S. Scott Pratt, Patrick O'Flaherty, James Michael Lay, Nathan Snell