Patents by Inventor Paul R. Ford

Paul R. Ford 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: 20180123342
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control device for use with two or more building power circuits, the control device delimited by a control device housing. The control device includes a receiver configured to receive radio frequency signals. The control device further includes at least two power outputs configured for receiving power. The first and second power outputs are associated with first and second power inputs, respectively. At least one switching relay is associated with at least one of the first and second power inputs and is configured to provide switched power, in response to radio frequency signals received by the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: David R. PFUND, Paul R. FORD
  • Publication number: 20160141871
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control device for use with two or more building power circuits, the control device delimited by a control device housing. The control device includes a receiver configured to receive radio frequency signals. The control device further includes at least two power outputs configured for receiving power. The first and second power outputs are associated with first and second power inputs, respectively. At least one switching relay is associated with at least one of the first and second power inputs and is configured to provide switched power, in response to radio frequency signals received by the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
  • Patent number: 9267672
    Abstract: Disclosed is a luminaire including a luminaire housing, a lamp or ballast disposed at least partially within the luminaire housing, a first control input disposed at least partially internal to or integral with the luminaire housing, a second control input disposed external to the luminaire housing, and connection components configured to associate the lamp or ballast with the first control input and the second control input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
  • Patent number: 9236738
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control system for use with one or more building power circuits, the control system including a control device delimited by a control device housing, the control device being configured to receive power from the building power circuits and provide power to at least one power output, and a receiver configured to receive radio frequency signals, the receiver being disposed remote of the control device housing and configured for removable wired connection with the control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
  • Patent number: 8297819
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light pipe structure configured for transmittal of light rays, the light pipe structure including a light entry end associated with a visible end via a light pipe body, the light entry end being configured for entrance of the light rays, and a depression disposed in a visible surface of the visible end, the depression being disposed substantially along a major axis of the visible surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Incorporated
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford, Joseph Mancinelli, Irving Schaffer
  • Publication number: 20110175542
    Abstract: Disclosed is a luminaire including a luminaire housing, a lamp or ballast disposed at least partially within the luminaire housing, a first control input disposed at least partially internal to or integral with the luminaire housing, a second control input disposed external to the luminaire housing, and connection components configured to associate the lamp or ballast with the first control input and the second control input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
  • Publication number: 20100238661
    Abstract: Disclosed is a baffle assembly configured for asymmetric distribution of light, the baffle assembly including a baffle body, a series of baffle blades disposed with the baffle body, and a series of openings defined by at least one of the baffle body and the blades of the series of baffle blades, the openings being configured for passage of the light, wherein the series of blades is configured to redirect the light that passes through the openings, wherein the blades are angled away from perpendicular or parallel disposal relative to a plane normal to a centerline of the baffle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
  • Publication number: 20100238679
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light pipe structure configured for transmittal of light rays, the light pipe structure including a light entry end associated with a visible end via a light pipe body, the light entry end being configured for entrance of the light rays, and a depression disposed in a visible surface of the visible end, the depression being disposed substantially along a major axis of the visible surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford, Joseph Mancinelli, Irving Schaffer
  • Patent number: 7708430
    Abstract: An embodiment may comprise a baffle blade or blades, an article of manufacture, and/or a luminaire comprising: a blade member with a reflective top section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Incorporated
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, Joseph R. Zaharewicz
  • Publication number: 20090097255
    Abstract: An embodiment may comprise a baffle blade or blades, an article of manufacture, and/or a luminaire comprising: a blade member with a reflective top section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, Joseph R. Zaharewicz
  • Patent number: 7377668
    Abstract: An accent light is provided that easily mounts directly to a linear luminaire across its light-emitting opening and in front of the luminaire's lamp(s). The accent light has one or more mounting devices that easily engage the luminaire. The accent light can be advantageously installed without disrupting a continuous row of linear luminaires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, Long Dam Quang
  • Patent number: 7213949
    Abstract: The present invention may comprise a reflector for a luminaire comprising: a first reflector means; a second reflector means structured as a ballast reflector; a third reflector means; and a fourth reflector means located and structured to reflect light reflected from the first reflector segment; wherein the reflectors precisely direct light into a desired candela distribution for illuminating surfaces evenly at desired angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul R. Ford, Carl R. Lueck, Sylvan R. Shemitz
  • Patent number: 7097328
    Abstract: A heat sink for use with luminaires can be tightened securely against a lamp socket and can be loosened to allow the lamp socket to be rotated. The heat sink also contacts preferably an endplate or other structure of the luminaire having a preferably large amount of exterior surface area. Heat is drawn away from the lamp socket and interior of the luminaire via the heat sink to the endplate or other structure, where the heat is dissipated via convection into the surrounding air. By using another structure of the luminaire having a relatively large amount of surface area, the heat sink advantageously need not be large or bulky.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, Gregory L. Moler, Paul C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6860618
    Abstract: Linear luminaires that asymmetrically distribute emitted and reflected light are presented. These luminaires have single or twin unit fluorescent lighting and optional uplighting. Each includes an elliptical baffle assembly and at least one independently adjustable reflector enclosed within the housing of the luminaire. The adjustable reflector is adjustable through at least about 15° of rotation and is at least partially hidden from view by the housing and baffle assembly. The luminaires can be surface mounted, suspended, or cantilever mounted, and include wireways to permit wiring to be run discreetly inside and through adjacent asymmetric distribution luminaires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford
  • Patent number: 6827465
    Abstract: A display lighting system is provided that assembles and installs easily. Luminaires of the system include a pair of arms and a wireway enclosure positioned between the arms at one end of the arms. The enclosure is dimensioned to enclose electrical wiring and at least one electrical component, such as a ballast or transformer. A lamp housing can be attached to the arms at the end opposite the enclosure. An uplight lamp housing is easily mounted to the arms anywhere between the wireway enclosure and lamp housing. Wiring between the enclosure and lamp housings is carried inconspicuously in a trough along the inside of one or both arms. Wiring between adjacent luminaires runs conveniently through nipple connectors connecting adjacent enclosures. Optional accent lighting is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, David B. Miller
  • Patent number: 6808285
    Abstract: Wireway enclosures are provided for use with lighting systems, particularly display lighting systems. The wireway enclosures are dimensioned to enclose luminaire wiring and preferably other types of wiring and at least one electrical component, such as a ballast or transformer. Wireway enclosures include preferably extruded first and second longitudinal portions hinged together to allow access to the inside of the enclosure. Wiring between adjacent luminaires can run conveniently and inconspicuously through nipple connectors connecting adjacent enclosures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford
  • Publication number: 20040037074
    Abstract: Linear luminaires that asymmetrically distribute emitted and reflected light are presented. These luminaires have single or twin unit fluorescent lighting and optional uplighting. Each includes an elliptical baffle assembly and at least one independently adjustable reflector enclosed within the housing of the luminaire. The adjustable reflector is adjustable through at least about 15° of rotation and is at least partially hidden from view by the housing and baffle assembly. The luminaires can be surface mounted, suspended, or cantilever mounted, and include wireways to permit wiring to be run discreetly inside and through adjacent asymmetric distribution luminaires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford
  • Publication number: 20030231500
    Abstract: An accent light is provided that easily mounts directly to a linear luminaire across its light-emitting opening and in front of the luminaire's lamp(s). The accent light has one or more mounting devices that easily engage the luminaire. The accent light can be advantageously installed without disrupting a continuous row of linear luminaires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, Long Dam Quang
  • Patent number: 6652118
    Abstract: Linear luminaires that asymmetrically distribute emitted and reflected light are presented. These luminaires have single or twin unit fluorescent lighting and optional uplighting. Each includes an elliptical baffle assembly and at least one independently adjustable reflector enclosed within the housing of the luminaire. The adjustable reflector is adjustable through at least about 15° of rotation and is at least partially hidden from view by the housing and baffle assembly. The luminaires can be surface mounted, suspended, or cantilever mounted, and include wireways to permit wiring to be run discreetly inside and through adjacent asymmetric distribution luminaires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford
  • Publication number: 20030210560
    Abstract: A display lighting system is provided that assembles and installs easily. Luminaires of the system include a pair of arms and a wireway enclosure positioned between the arms at one end of the arms. The enclosure is dimensioned to enclose electrical wiring and at least one electrical component, such as a ballast or transformer. A lamp housing can be attached to the arms at the end opposite the enclosure. An uplight lamp housing is easily mounted to the arms anywhere between the wireway enclosure and lamp housing. Wiring between the enclosure and lamp housings is carried inconspicuously in a trough along the inside of one or both arms. Wiring between adjacent luminaires runs conveniently through nipple connectors connecting adjacent enclosures. Optional accent lighting is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, David B. Miller