Patents by Inventor Patrick John O'Flaherty

Patrick John O'Flaherty 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: 11209135
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Snell, James Michael Lay, Nick Nguyen, Patrick John O'Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20210018153
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Nathan Snell, James Michael Lay, Nick Nguyen, Patrick John O'Flaherty
  • Patent number: 10823347
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Snell, James Michael Lay, Nick Nguyen, Patrick John O'Flaherty
  • Publication number: 20130021792
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Nathan Snell, James Michael Lay, Nick Nguyen, Patrick John O'Flaherty
  • Patent number: D667156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Pickard, Mark D. Edmond, Dong Lu, Gerald Negley, Nick Nguyen, Patrick John O'Flaherty, Gary David Trott
  • Patent number: D667983
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Pickard, Mark D. Edmond, Dong Lu, Gerald Negley, Nick Nguyen, Patrick John O'Flaherty, Gary David Trott
  • Patent number: D669204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Snell, James Michael Lay, Nick Nguyen, Patrick John O'Flaherty
  • Patent number: D673711
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Kenneth Pickard, Mark D. Edmond, Dong Lu, Gerald Negley, Nick Nguyen, Patrick John O'Flaherty, Gary David Trott