Patents by Inventor Ninghua Wei

Ninghua Wei 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: 20230408053
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: William P. Green, JR., Ninghua Wei
  • Patent number: 11746974
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: IDEA TECH LLC
    Inventors: William P. Green, Jr., Ninghua Wei
  • Publication number: 20230089944
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: William P. Green, JR., Ninghua Wei
  • Patent number: 11435043
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Idea Tech, LLC
    Inventors: William Green, Jr., Ninghua Wei
  • Publication number: 20210254805
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: William Green, JR., Ninghua Wei
  • Patent number: 10976019
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Idea Tech, LLC
    Inventors: William Green, Jr., Ninghua Wei
  • Publication number: 20200166189
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: WILLIAM GREEN, JR., NINGHUA WEI
  • Patent number: 10480734
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Idea Tech LLC
    Inventors: William Green, Jr., Ninghua Wei
  • Publication number: 20190257487
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: WILLIAM GREEN, JR., NINGHUA WEI
  • Patent number: 10240736
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: IDEA TECH LLC
    Inventors: William P. Green, Jr., Ninghua Wei
  • Publication number: 20190024861
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: WILLIAM P. GREEN, JR., NINGHUA WEI
  • Patent number: 10184627
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of lamps, specifically an LED lamp convenient to switch a flame direction. The LED lamp comprises a substrate, a circuit board with a control circuit, a diverter switch and lamp beads; wherein the lamp beads are arranged on the substrate; wherein the control circuit comprises an effect control circuit module connected with the lamp beads and outputting signals to control the on and off and brightness of the lamp beads in a predetermined time sequence, to simulate the flame effect; the diverter switch is connected with the effect control circuit module, to output the signals of different time sequences, thus simulating the flame effects of different status. The lamp of the invention provides an extremely realistic and interesting flame effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: MUMEDIA PHOTOELECTRIC LIMITED
    Inventor: Ninghua Wei
  • Patent number: 10125937
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: MJ Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Green, Jr., Ninghua Wei
  • Publication number: 20180320848
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of lamps, specifically an LED lamp convenient to switch a flame direction. The LED lamp comprises a substrate, a circuit board with a control circuit, a diverter switch and lamp beads; wherein the lamp beads are arranged on the substrate; wherein the control circuit comprises an effect control circuit module connected with the lamp beads and outputting signals to control the on and off and brightness of the lamp beads in a predetermined time sequence, to simulate the flame effect; the diverter switch is connected with the effect control circuit module, to output the signals of different time sequences, thus simulating the flame effects of different status. The lamp of the invention provides an extremely realistic and interesting flame effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventor: Ninghua Wei
  • Publication number: 20180135821
    Abstract: A 360-degree LED light-emitting flame lamp capable of simulating a flame shaking effect, comprising a lamp shade and a light source disposed inside the lamp shade, the light source comprises a lamp shell and a base provided at one end of the lamp shell, a lamp cap is provided on the base, a lamp board holder is provided inside the lamp shell, the lamp board holder is wrapped with a cylindrical or polyhedral shaped LED circuit board, LED bulbs are arranged on the LED circuit board, the LED circuit board, a control circuit board, a power supply and the lamp cap are consecutively electrically connected, the control circuit board controls the on/off and blinking of the LED bulbs via PWM signal output according to a certain time sequence, the power supply controls the control circuit board and LED circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventor: Ninghua Wei
  • Publication number: 20170307157
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: William P. Green, JR., Ninghua Wei
  • Patent number: 9689544
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: MJ Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Green, Jr., Ninghua Wei
  • Publication number: 20160327227
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for lighting effects, including simulating a flame. A three dimensional carrier includes an array of a plurality of light sources distributed on it. A control circuit coordinates on/off of the light sources in a manner to simulate a jumping flame. In one embodiment, the three dimensional carrier and LEDs are encapsulated in an at least partially light transmissive cover. This light modular engine includes a control circuit and an interface to electrical power. The system can include the light engine in a light fixture such as an architectural fixture. The methodology can include a sequence of on/off and brightness variations for the array of light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: William P. Green, JR., Ninghua Wei