Patents by Inventor Oriana J. Starr
Oriana J. Starr 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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Publication number: 20230280019Abstract: A recessed light fixture has a heat sink and a removable light engine assembly. A thermally conductive base of the light engine assembly has an LED and has a thermal interface adapted for thermal coupling to a thermal interface of the heat sink. A mechanical connector in the enclosure can connect the base of the light engine assembly to the heat sink and couple the thermal interfaces of the light engine assembly and heat sink. The base of the light engine assembly is insertable through an opening in the ceiling aligned and can be urged into connected and disconnected states, from within the room, with a minimal clearance between the opening in the ceiling and the base, whereby the light engine assembly can be replaced or serviced from within the room without disturbing the ceiling and without the use of a large diameter trim.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Timothy Wickham, Oriana J. Starr, Frank Cogliano, Howard D. Delano
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Patent number: 11644184Abstract: A recessed light fixture has a heat sink and a removable light engine assembly. A thermally conductive base of the light engine assembly has an LED and has a thermal interface adapted for thermal coupling to a thermal interface of the heat sink. A mechanical connector in the enclosure can connect the base of the light engine assembly to the heat sink and couple the thermal interfaces of the light engine assembly and heat sink. The base of the light engine assembly is insertable through an opening in the ceiling aligned and can be urged into connected and disconnected states, from within the room, with a minimal clearance between the opening in the ceiling and the base, whereby the light engine assembly can be replaced or serviced from within the room without disturbing the ceiling and without the use of a large diameter trim.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Inventors: Timothy Wickham, Oriana J. Starr, Howard D. Delano, Frank Cogliano
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Publication number: 20220316685Abstract: A recessed light fixture has a heat sink and a removable light engine assembly. A thermally conductive base of the light engine assembly has an LED and has a thermal interface adapted for thermal coupling to a thermal interface of the heat sink. A mechanical connector in the enclosure can connect the base of the light engine assembly to the heat sink and couple the thermal interfaces of the light engine assembly and heat sink. The base of the light engine assembly is insertable through an opening in the ceiling aligned and can be urged into connected and disconnected states, from within the room, with a minimal clearance between the opening in the ceiling and the base, whereby the light engine assembly can be replaced or serviced from within the room without disturbing the ceiling and without the use of a large diameter trim.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Timothy Wickham, Oriana J. Starr, Howard D. Delano, Frank Cogliano
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Publication number: 20220136683Abstract: A recessed light fixture has a heat sink and a removable light engine assembly. A thermally conductive base of the light engine assembly has an LED and has a thermal interface adapted for thermal coupling to a thermal interface of the heat sink. A mechanical connector in the enclosure can connect the base of the light engine assembly to the heat sink and couple the thermal interfaces of the light engine assembly and heat sink. The base of the light engine assembly is insertable through an opening in the ceiling aligned and can be urged into connected and disconnected states, from within the room, with a minimal clearance between the opening in the ceiling and the base, whereby the light engine assembly can be replaced or serviced from within the room without disturbing the ceiling and without the use of a large diameter trim.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Timothy Wickham, Oriana J. Starr, Frank Cogliano
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Patent number: 11226087Abstract: A recessed light fixture has a heat sink and a removable light engine assembly. A thermally conductive base of the light engine assembly has an LED and has a thermal interface adapted for thermal coupling to a thermal interface of the heat sink. A mechanical connector in the enclosure can connect the base of the light engine assembly to the heat sink and couple the thermal interfaces of the light engine assembly and heat sink. The base of the light engine assembly is insertable through an opening in the ceiling aligned and can be urged into connected and disconnected states, from within the room, where a clearance between the opening in the ceiling and the base is no more than about 0.05 inches, whereby the light engine assembly can be replaced or serviced from within the room without disturbing the ceiling and without the use of a large diameter trim.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: USAI, LLCInventors: Timothy Wickham, Oriana J. Starr, Frank Cogliano
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Publication number: 20210310640Abstract: A recessed light fixture has a heat sink and a removable light engine assembly. A thermally conductive base of the light engine assembly has an LED and has a thermal interface adapted for thermal coupling to a thermal interface of the heat sink. A mechanical connector in the enclosure can connect the base of the light engine assembly to the heat sink and couple the thermal interfaces of the light engine assembly and heat sink. The base of the light engine assembly is insertable through an opening in the ceiling aligned and can be urged into connected and disconnected states, from within the room, where a clearance between the opening in the ceiling and the base is no more than about 0.05 inches, whereby the light engine assembly can be replaced or serviced from within the room without disturbing the ceiling and without the use of a large diameter trim.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Timothy Wickham, Oriana J. Starr, Frank Cogliano
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Patent number: 9157609Abstract: A light fixture having a light source, first and second heat sinks with corresponding first and second thermal interfaces having complementary curved surfaces, and a linkage having cams, and springs to create contact pressure between the thermal interfaces when the light fixture is in an operation mode and to permit movement between the thermal interfaces when the light fixture is in an adjustment mode. When the light fixture is in operation mode, the first and second heat sinks work in combination to provide a highly effective heat dissipation system. When the light fixture is in adjustment mode, the separation created permits the light source to move along an adjustment path to change the angular direction of the light emitted and to rotate about a rotational axis, providing a full range of directional lighting orientations.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2015Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: USAI, LLCInventors: Bonnie A. Littman Gatof, Jonathan I. Jones, Oriana J. Starr
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Publication number: 20150219317Abstract: A light fixture having a light source, first and second heat sinks with corresponding first and second thermal interfaces having complementary curved surfaces, and a linkage having cams, and springs to create contact pressure between the thermal interfaces when the light fixture is in an operation mode and to permit movement between the thermal interfaces when the light fixture is in an adjustment mode. When the light fixture is in operation mode, the first and second heat sinks work in combination to provide a highly effective heat dissipation system. When the light fixture is in adjustment mode, the separation created permits the light source to move along an adjustment path to change the angular direction of the light emitted and to rotate about a rotational axis, providing a full range of directional lighting orientations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Bonnie A. Littman Gatof, Jonathan I. Jones, Oriana J. Starr
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Patent number: 8193928Abstract: Apparatus for controlling visible and audible warning signals, particularly signals from light bars, traffic director lighting, and siren and public address outputs for police and emergency vehicle applications, is provided in a single unit. Mounted in a chassis of the unit in layered relationship are a siren board and a relay board. The siren board contains amplifier and associated circuitry for generating and amplifying siren signals, and for providing microphone signals and signals from a 2-way radio of the vehicle, to a speaker which projects these audible signals for warning of and controlling emergency conditions. The relay board contains circuitry for switching power from the vehicle battery to the traffic director lighting and warning lighting (as may be provided by light bars) mounted on or in the vehicle. A microcontroller switches the lighting to the selected lighting units via relays on the board.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc.Inventors: James J. Cronmiller, Oriana J. Starr
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Patent number: 7891847Abstract: A sub-assembly for a light-projecting module has an array of LEDs mounted on a circuit board potted in a tray at the bottom thereof by a solidified body of potting material. The body of potting material and the tray are heat-conductive and serve to dissipate heat generated by the LEDs. A light-emitting module includes the sub-assembly and a reflector. The reflector has a base which is assembled in heat-conductive relationship with the tray, so as to facilitate dissipation of heat generated by the LEDs. The reflector is a parabolic reflector which collects light from the LEDs and projects the light as a beam. The reflector contains an optical element for concentrating or diffusing the light projected from the module. The module may be assembled in a housing having an opening through which the light projects so as to provide a light bar suitable for mounting on the dash or windshield of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc.Inventors: Stephen T. Vukosic, R. Michael Datz, Oriana J. Starr
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Publication number: 20090161371Abstract: A sub-assembly for a light-projecting module has an array of LEDs mounted on a circuit board potted in a tray at the bottom thereof by a solidified body of potting material. The body of potting material and the tray are heat-conductive and serve to dissipate heat generated by the LEDs. A light-emitting module includes the sub-assembly and a reflector. The reflector has a base which is assembled in heat-conductive relationship with the tray, so as to facilitate dissipation of heat generated by the LEDs. The reflector is a parabolic reflector which collects light from the LEDs and projects the light as a beam. The reflector contains an optical element for concentrating or diffusing the light projected from the module. The module may be assembled in a housing having an opening through which the light projects so as to provide a light bar suitable for mounting on the dash or windshield of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Stephen T. Vukosic, R. Michael Datz, Oriana J. Starr
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Patent number: D530029Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Star Headlight and Lantern Co., Inc.Inventors: Steven W. Neufeglise, William H. Dalton, Jr., Oriana J. Starr
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Patent number: D530437Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Star Headlight and Lantern Co., Inc.Inventors: Steven W. Neufeglise, Jack D. Richardson, Oriana J. Starr
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Patent number: D574799Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc.Inventors: James J. Cronmiller, Oriana J. Starr
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Patent number: D581074Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc.Inventor: Oriana J. Starr
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Patent number: D632421Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc.Inventors: Stephen T. Vukosic, Oriana J. Starr