Patents by Inventor Paul Southard

Paul Southard 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: 7686477
    Abstract: An illuminated sign (88) includes a flexible electrical power cord (100) including first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) surroundingly contained within an insulating sheath defining a constant separation distance between the parallel conductors (112, 114). A plurality of light emitting diode (LED) devices (102) are affixed to the cord (100). Each LED device (102) includes an LED (104) having a positive lead (130P) electrically communicating with the first parallel conductor (112) and a negative lead (130P) electrically communicating with the second parallel conductor (114). A stencil (92) defines a selected shape, and the electrical cord (100) is arranged on the stencil (92). Power conditioning electronics (210, 220) disposed away from the stencil (92) electrically communicate with the first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) of the electrical power cord (100). The power conditioning electronics (210, 220) power the LED devices (102) via the parallel conductors (112, 114).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Paul Southard, Srinath K. Aanegola, James T. Petroski, Christopher Bohler
  • Patent number: 7677914
    Abstract: A string light engine includes a plurality of LEDs, a plurality of IDC connectors, and an insulated flexible conductor. Each IDC connector is in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of LEDs and is operatively mechanically connected to at least one of the plurality of LEDs. The IDC connectors attach to the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Paul Southard, Matthew Mrakovich, Mark Scarlato, Ronald Brengartner, Jr., Koushik Saha, Yu Pan
  • Publication number: 20090186516
    Abstract: A string light engine includes a plurality of LEDs, a plurality of IDC connectors, and an insulated flexible conductor. Each IDC connector is in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of LEDs and is operatively mechanically connected to at least one of the plurality of LEDs. The IDC connectors attach to the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Paul Southard, Matthew Mrakovich, Mark Scarlato, Ronald Brengartner, JR., Koushik Saha, Yu Pan
  • Patent number: 7520771
    Abstract: A string light engine includes a plurality of LEDs, a plurality of IDC connectors, and an insulated flexible conductor. Each IDC connector is in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of LEDs and is operatively mechanically connected to at least one of the plurality of LEDs. The IDC connectors attach to the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Paul Southard, Matthew Mrakovich, Mark Scarlato, Ronald Brengartner, Jr., Koushik Saha, Yu Pan
  • Publication number: 20080266858
    Abstract: An illuminated sign (88) includes a flexible electrical power cord (100) including first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) surroundingly contained within an insulating sheath defining a constant separation distance between the parallel conductors (112, 114). A plurality of light emitting diode (LED) devices (102) are affixed to the cord (100). Each LED device (102) includes an LED (104) having a positive lead (130P) electrically communicating with the first parallel conductor (112) and a negative lead (130P) electrically communicating with the second parallel conductor (114). A stencil (92) defines a selected shape, and the electrical cord (100) is arranged on the stencil (92). Power conditioning electronics (210, 220) disposed away from the stencil (92) electrically communicate with the first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) of the electrical power cord (100). The power conditioning electronics (210, 220) power the LED devices (102) via the parallel conductors (112, 114).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Southard, Srinath K. Aanegola, James T. Petroski, Christopher Bohler
  • Patent number: 7399105
    Abstract: An illuminated sign (88) includes a flexible electrical power cord (100) including first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) surroundingly contained within an insulating sheath defining a constant separation distance between the parallel conductors (112, 114). A plurality of light emitting diode (LED) devices (102) are affixed to the cord (100). Each LED device (102) includes an LED (104) having a positive lead (130P) electrically communicating with the first parallel conductor (112) and a negative lead (130P) electrically communicating with the second parallel conductor (114). A stencil (92) defines a selected shape, and the electrical cord (100) is arranged on the stencil (92). Power conditioning electronics (210, 220) disposed away from the stencil (92) electrically communicate with the first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) of the electrical power cord (100). The power conditioning electronics (210, 220) power the LED devices (102) via the parallel conductors (112, 114).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Paul Southard, Srinath K. Aanegola, James T. Petroski, Christopher Bohler
  • Publication number: 20070285933
    Abstract: An illuminated sign (88) includes a flexible electrical power cord (100) including first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) surroundingly contained within an insulating sheath defining a constant separation distance between the parallel conductors (112, 114). A plurality of light emitting diode (LED) devices (102) are affixed to the cord (100). Each LED device (102) includes an LED (104) having a positive lead (130p) electrically communicating with the first parallel conductor (112) and a negative lead (130p) electrically communicating with the second parallel conductor (114). A stencil (92) defines a selected shape, and the electrical cord (100) is arranged on the stencil (92). Power conditioning electronics (210, 220) disposed away from the stencil (92) electrically communicate with the first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) of the electrical power cord (100). The power conditioning electronics (210, 220) power the LED devices (102) via the parallel conductors (112, 114).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Southard, Srinath Aanegola, James Petroski, Christopher Bohler
  • Patent number: 7237925
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus for creating a substantially homogenous lit appearance along the length of the apparatus is provided. The lighting apparatus includes an elongated envelope, an LED mounted in the elongated envelope, and a reflector. The elongated envelope includes a translucent portion. The reflector is positioned in relation to the LED such that the light emitted from the LED is directed toward the translucent portion of the elongated envelope and dispersed along the length of the lighting apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Mark J. Mayer, Paul Southard
  • Patent number: 7217012
    Abstract: An illuminated sign (88) includes a flexible electrical power cord (100) including first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) surroundingly contained within an insulating sheath defining a constant separation distance between the parallel conductors (112, 114). A plurality of light emitting diode (LED) devices (102) are affixed to the cord (100). Each LED device (102) includes an LED (104) having a positive lead (130p) electrically communicating with the first parallel conductor (112) and a negative lead (130p) electrically communicating with the second parallel conductor (114). A stencil (92) defines a selected shape, and the electrical cord (100) is arranged on the stencil (92). Power conditioning electronics (210, 220) disposed away from the stencil (92) electrically communicate with the first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) of the electrical power cord (100). The power conditioning electronics (210, 220) power the LED devices (102) via the parallel conductors (112, 114).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Lumination, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Southard, Srinath K. Aanegola, James T. Petroski, Christopher Bohler
  • Publication number: 20070087619
    Abstract: A string light engine includes a plurality of LEDs, a plurality of IDC connectors, and an insulated flexible conductor. Each IDC connector is in electrical communication with at least one of the plurality of LEDs and is operatively mechanically connected to at least one of the plurality of LEDs. The IDC connectors attach to the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: GELCORE, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nall, Paul Southard, Matthew Mrakovich, Mark Scarlato, Ronald Brengartner, Koushik Saha, Yu Pan
  • Publication number: 20050180135
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus for creating a substantially homogenous lit appearance along the length of the apparatus is provided. The lighting apparatus includes an elongated envelope, an LED mounted in the elongated envelope, and a reflector. The elongated envelope includes a translucent portion. The reflector is positioned in relation to the LED such that the light emitted from the LED is directed toward the translucent portion of the elongated envelope and dispersed along the length of the lighting apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Mayer, Paul Southard
  • Publication number: 20050030765
    Abstract: An illuminated sign (88) includes a flexible electrical power cord (100) including first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) surroundingly contained within an insulating sheath defining a constant separation distance between the parallel conductors (112, 114). A plurality of light emitting diode (LED) devices (102) are affixed to the cord (100). Each LED device (102) includes an LED (104) having a positive lead (130p) electrically communicating with the first parallel conductor (112) and a negative lead (130p) electrically communicating with the second parallel conductor (114). A stencil (92) defines a selected shape, and the electrical cord (100) is arranged on the stencil (92). Power conditioning electronics (210, 220) disposed away from the stencil (92) electrically communicate with the first and second parallel conductors (112, 114) of the electrical power cord (100). The power conditioning electronics (210, 220) power the LED devices (102) via the parallel conductors (112, 114).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Southard, srinath Aanegola, James Petroski, Christopher Bohler