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).

  • Patent number: 10527225
    Abstract: Frame and lens upgrade kits for lighting fixtures. A frame bracket defines the frame area, which can be rectangular, for example. A lens frame fits just inside the frame bracket with the lens frame being releasably attached thereto. The frame bracket can be constructed from collapsible frame bracket subassemblies. For example, a rectangular frame bracket may be assembled from first and second collapsible frame bracket subassemblies that fan out and lock together to create a rigid frame bracket. The subassemblies each comprise elongated side and edge brackets that are fastened together such that they can pivot about one another. In some embodiments, one side of the lens frame is attached to a corresponding side of the frame bracket with a rotatable clip that allows the lens frame to swing such that its other side can attach to the bracket frame with an attachment latch, which can be magnetic, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: S. Scott Pratt, Nathan Snell, Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10310160
    Abstract: An optical waveguide comprising orthogonal x- and y-dimensions and developing an illumination distribution pattern comprising orthogonal x- and y-extents, comprising at least one coupling feature for directing light into the waveguide, at least one light redirection feature for redirecting light in an x-y plane within the waveguide, and at least one light extraction feature for extracting light out of the waveguide in an illumination pattern comprising at least one of the x- and y-extents that is offset with respect to the x- and y-dimensions, respectively. Additionally, the optical waveguide comprises optical features on at least first, second, and third sides thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr., Zongjie Yuan, Andrew Dan Bendtsen, Nathan Snell, Jeremy Sorenson, Brian Kinnune, Craig D. Raleigh
  • Publication number: 20190139133
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to integrating processes of resource requests and corresponding backings. More specifically, backing data is assessed to identify a distribution to be used for resource-request processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: nCino, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Snell, Neil Underwood, Matthew Lukens, Jaco Raubenheimer, David Patrick, M. Pullen Daniel, JR., Pierre Naude, Chris Worel, Rick Norris, M. Scott Toler, Tim Batchelor, Taylor Adkins, Kenneth Yeung
  • Patent number: 10282461
    Abstract: Techniques described herein include a system, method, and computer-readable medium for providing networked-grouping data processing when concurrently processing a resource request. Upon receiving a resource request, a networked-grouping related to the resource request is identified, and the attributes of the networked-grouping are analyzed to further decide to fulfill the resource request. Clusters of networked-groupings are also used to identify resource targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: nCino, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathan Snell
  • Patent number: 10192262
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to automated approval of resource requests. More specifically, resource request data is retrieved, identified, processed and aggregated to automate approval of the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: nCino, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Snell, Neil Underwood, Matthew Lukens, Jaco Raubenheimer, David Patrick, M. Pullen Daniel, Jr., Pierre Naude, Chris Worel, Rick Norris, M. Scott Toler, Tim Batchelor, Taylor Adkins, Kenneth Yeung
  • Publication number: 20190003661
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Ethan Creasman, Randy Bernard, Dana Deskiewicz, Nathan Snell
  • Publication number: 20180349983
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to automated approval of resource requests. More specifically, resource request data is retrieved, identified, processed and aggregated to automate approval of the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: nCino, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Snell, Neil Underwood, Matthew Lukens, Jaco Raubenheimer, David Patrick, Daniel Pullen, Pierre Naude, Chris Worel, Rick Norris, Scott Toler, Tim Batchelor, Taylor Adkins, Kenneth Yeung
  • Patent number: 10054274
    Abstract: Solid state downlights include a fixture that has a solid state lighting housing, a plurality of light emitting diodes within the solid state lighting housing and a junction box, and at least one mounting structure that is configured to releasably attach the fixture directly to a ceiling to mount the fixture within an opening in the ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Praneet Jayant Athalye, Randy Bernard, Nathan Snell, William L. Dungan
  • Publication number: 20180224596
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Ethan Creasman, Randy Bernard, Dana Deskiewicz, Nathan Snell
  • Patent number: 10012354
    Abstract: A direct troffer-style fixture for solid state light sources for use in these fixtures. Embodiments of the present invention provide a direct troffer-style fixture that is particularly well-suited for retrofit structures. The fixture comprises a retrofit troffer assembly that is removably attached within a T grid or pan structure. The retrofit fixture can be installed in two pieces: a first including a lens structure, a back reflector and 2 end reflectors; and the second component including a second portion of the back reflector. An interior space created by the lens structure houses light emitters and in some embodiments, a light engine and/or additional electronics. One or both of the end reflectors may be movable, slidable and/or rotatable, to accommodate installation. The back reflector covers most of the interior surfaces of the troffer fixture to direct more light out of the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: Randy Bernard, Gary Trott, Nathan Snell, William L. Dungan
  • Patent number: 10013237
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to automated approval of resource requests. More specifically, resource request data is retrieved, identified, processed and aggregated to automate approval of the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: NCINO, INC.
    Inventor: Nathan Snell
  • Patent number: 9952372
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a housing, an optical waveguide disposed in the housing comprising a plurality of light coupling cavities, and a plurality of LEDs disposed in the housing adjacent the plurality of coupling cavities. A mounting apparatus is adapted to mount the luminaire on a roadway stanchion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr., Zongjie Yuan, Andrew Dan Bendtsen, Nathan Snell, Jeremy Sorenson, Brian Kinnune, Craig D. Raleigh
  • Patent number: 9903548
    Abstract: A mounting system for a fixture includes a bracket configured to be mounted to a support structure that has at least one retaining member. A fixture is movably mounted to the bracket such that the fixture is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the bracket. The fixture includes at least one inclined surface engageable by the at least one retaining member such that movement of the fixture relative to the bracket between the first position and the second position moves the fixture toward the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Ethan Creasman, Nathan Snell
  • Publication number: 20180045875
    Abstract: An optical waveguide comprising orthogonal x- and y-dimensions and developing an illumination distribution pattern comprising orthogonal x- and y-extents, comprising at least one coupling feature for directing light into the waveguide, at least one light redirection feature for redirecting light in an x-y plane within the waveguide, and at least one light extraction feature for extracting light out of the waveguide in an illumination pattern comprising at least one of the x- and y-extents that is offset with respect to the x- and y-dimensions, respectively. Additionally, the optical waveguide comprises optical features on at least first, second, and third sides thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, JR., Zongjie Yuan, Andrew Dan Bendtsen, Nathan Snell, Jeremy Sorenson, Brian Kinnune, Craig D. Raleigh
  • Patent number: 9810421
    Abstract: An LED light fixture including at least one LED light source thermally coupled to a heat-conductive structure. The heat-conductive structure having an LED-supporting region and heat-dissipating surfaces extending away therefrom. The at least one LED light source is thermally coupled to the LED-supporting region. The heat-conductive structure defines venting apertures bordering the at least one LED light source to facilitate ambient fluid flow to and from the heat-dissipating surfaces. In some embodiments, the LED light fixture includes a protrusion extending into a corresponding one of the venting apertures and oriented to direct air flow. In certain embodiments, the heat-conductive structure defines a plurality of venting apertures adjacent the at least one LED light source, the heat-dissipating surfaces include fins increasing in height at positions adjacent to the at least one of the venting apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Kinnune, Sandeep Pawar, Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr., David P. Goelz, Nathan Snell
  • Patent number: D822261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Demuynck, Lisa Barglind, Nathan Snell
  • Patent number: D823523
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan Snell, Jeremy Sorenson
  • Patent number: D836235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Snell, Jeremy Sorenson
  • Patent number: D839465
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Snell, Jeremy Sorenson
  • Patent number: D841224
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Snell, Jeremy Sorenson