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).
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Publication number: 20180123342Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: David R. PFUND, Paul R. FORD
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Publication number: 20160141871Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
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Patent number: 9267672Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, LLCInventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
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Patent number: 9236738Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS, LLCInventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
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Patent number: 8297819Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs IncorporatedInventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford, Joseph Mancinelli, Irving Schaffer
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Publication number: 20110175542Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
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Publication number: 20100238661Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATEDInventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford
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Publication number: 20100238679Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATEDInventors: David R. Pfund, Paul R. Ford, Joseph Mancinelli, Irving Schaffer
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Patent number: 7708430Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, IncorporatedInventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, Joseph R. Zaharewicz
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Publication number: 20090097255Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: SYLVAN R. SHEMITZ DESIGNS INCORPORATEDInventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, Joseph R. Zaharewicz
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Patent number: 7377668Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 5, 2003Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, Long Dam Quang
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Patent number: 7213949Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs IncorporatedInventors: Paul R. Ford, Carl R. Lueck, Sylvan R. Shemitz
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Patent number: 7097328Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 24, 2003Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, Gregory L. Moler, Paul C. Johnson
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Patent number: 6860618Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford
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Patent number: 6827465Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 13, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, David B. Miller
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Patent number: 6808285Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 17, 2002Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford
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Publication number: 20040037074Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Applicant: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford
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Publication number: 20030231500Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, Long Dam Quang
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Patent number: 6652118Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 8, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Sylvan R. Shemitz Designs, Inc.Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford
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Publication number: 20030210560Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: Sylvan R. Shemitz, Paul R. Ford, David B. Miller