Patents by Inventor Peter F. Thornton, Jr.

Peter F. Thornton, Jr. 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: 8777459
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a luminaire may include a housing that includes a support panel, a rotation ring supported by the support panel where the rotation ring is infinitely adjustable with a range of adjustments with respect to the support panel, a rotation drive unit configured to rotate the rotation ring with respect to the support panel, an aiming frame supported by the rotation ring, a tray system pivotally mounted to the aiming frame and configured to receive the bulb, and a tray drive configured to rotate the tray system about the pivotal mounting, whereby, in operation the rotational and angular orientation of the bulb may be adjusted while the bulb is on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Anthony G. Patti, Stephene H. Yuen, Peter F. Thornton, Jr., David E. Doubek
  • Patent number: 8408758
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a luminaire may include a housing that includes a support panel, a rotation ring supported by the support panel where the rotation ring is infinitely adjustable with a range of adjustments with respect to the support panel, a rotation drive unit configured to rotate the rotation ring with respect to the support panel, an aiming frame supported by the rotation ring, a tray system pivotally mounted to the aiming frame and configured to receive the bulb, and a tray drive configured to rotate the tray system about the pivotal mounting, whereby, in operation the rotational and angular orientation of the bulb may be adjusted while the bulb is on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Focal Point L.L.C.
    Inventors: Anthony G. Patti, Stephen H. Yuen, Peter F. Thornton, Jr., David E. Doubek
  • Publication number: 20120113649
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a luminaire may include a housing that includes a support panel, a rotation ring supported by the support panel where the rotation ring is infinitely adjustable with a range of adjustments with respect to the support panel, a rotation drive unit configured to rotate the rotation ring with respect to the support panel, an aiming frame supported by the rotation ring, a tray system pivotally mounted to the aiming frame and configured to receive the bulb, and a tray drive configured to rotate the tray system about the pivotal mounting, whereby, in operation the rotational and angular orientation of the bulb may be adjusted while the bulb is on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Anthony G. Patti, Stephen H. Yuen, Peter F. Thornton, JR., David E. Doubek
  • Patent number: 8100565
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a luminaire may include a housing that includes a support panel, a rotation ring supported by the support panel where the rotation ring is infinitely adjustable with a range of adjustments with respect to the support panel, a rotation drive unit configured to rotate the rotation ring with respect to the support panel, an aiming frame supported by the rotation ring, a tray system pivotally mounted to the aiming frame and configured to receive the bulb, and a tray drive configured to rotate the tray system about the pivotal mounting, whereby, in operation the rotational and angular orientation of the bulb may be adjusted while the bulb is on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Anthony G. Patti, Stephen H. Yuen, Peter F. Thornton, Jr., David E. Doubek
  • Patent number: 8022641
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a light emitting diode (LED) recessed down light fixture comprises a housing, a reflector assembly mounted to the housing, and an LED circuit board attached to the housing over the reflector assembly. The LED circuit board includes a plurality of resistors electrically connected to the LED circuit board, a bridge rectifier, and a plurality of at least 80 miniature LEDs electrically connected to the LED circuit board and configured to provide light. The plurality of miniature LEDs are separated into a plurality of LED clusters. Each cluster is electrically connected to at least one resistor. Further, the plurality of miniature LEDs are arranged in a configuration such that a voltage differential across any two proximate LEDs is less than 36 volts. The down light fixture further comprises a lens cover attached to the top end of the reflector assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Raymond Janik, Stephen H. Yuen, Michael T. Thornton, David E. Doubek, Peter F. Thornton, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100277905
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention, a light emitting diode (LED) recessed down light fixture comprises a housing, a reflector assembly mounted to the housing, and an LED circuit board attached to the housing over the reflector assembly. The LED circuit board includes a plurality of resistors electrically connected to the LED circuit board, a bridge rectifier, and a plurality of at least 80 miniature LEDs electrically connected to the LED circuit board and configured to provide light. The plurality of miniature LEDs are separated into a plurality of LED clusters. Each cluster is electrically connected to at least one resistor. Further, the plurality of miniature LEDs are arranged in a configuration such that a voltage differential across any two proximate LEDs is less than 36 volts. The down light fixture further comprises a lens cover attached to the top end of the reflector assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: FOCAL POINT, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Raymond Janik, Stephen H. Yuen, Michael T. Thornton, David E. Doubek, Peter F. Thornton, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100254144
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a luminaire may include a housing that includes a support panel, a rotation ring supported by the support panel where the rotation ring is infinitely adjustable with a range of adjustments with respect to the support panel, a rotation drive unit configured to rotate the rotation ring with respect to the support panel, an aiming frame supported by the rotation ring, a tray system pivotally mounted to the aiming frame and configured to receive the bulb, and a tray drive configured to rotate the tray system about the pivotal mounting, whereby, in operation the rotational and angular orientation of the bulb may be adjusted while the bulb is on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: FOCAL POINT, L.C.C.
    Inventors: Anthony G. Patti, Stephen H. Yuen, Peter F. Thornton, JR., David E. Doubek
  • Patent number: 7748868
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a luminaire may include a housing that includes a support panel, a rotation ring supported by the support panel where the rotation ring is infinitely adjustable with a range of adjustments with respect to the support panel, a rotation drive unit configured to rotate the rotation ring with respect to the support panel, an aiming frame supported by the rotation ring, a tray system pivotally mounted to the aiming frame and configured to receive the bulb, and a tray drive configured to rotate the tray system about the pivotal mounting, whereby, in operation the rotational and angular orientation of the bulb may be adjusted while the bulb is on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Anthony G. Patti, Stephen H. Yuen, Peter F. Thornton, Jr., David E. Doubek
  • Patent number: D491687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Focal Point, LLC
    Inventors: Peter F. Thornton, Jr., Casey Chung
  • Patent number: D495085
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Peter F. Thornton, Jr., Casey Chung
  • Patent number: D497217
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Peter F Thornton, Jr., Casey Chung
  • Patent number: D605329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Graeme Watt, Raymond G. Janik, Michael T. Thornton, Peter F. Thornton, Jr., Edwin Vice, Jr.
  • Patent number: D605340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Peter F. Thornton, Jr., Edwin Vice, Jr., Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee, Detlef Kiel
  • Patent number: D605341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Peter F. Thornton, Jr., Edwin Vice, Jr., Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee, Detlef Kiel
  • Patent number: D605342
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Peter F. Thornton, Jr., Edwin Vice, Jr., Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee, Detlef Kiel
  • Patent number: D608490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Peter F. Thornton, Jr., Edwin Vice, Jr., Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee, Detlef Kiel
  • Patent number: D620190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Peter F. Thornton, Jr., Edwin Vice, Jr., Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee, Detlef Kiel
  • Patent number: D636112
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Focal Point, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Casey Chung, Michael T. Thornton, Peter F. Thornton, Jr., Edwin Vice, Jr., Stephan Apetauer, Thomas Moeker, Burkhard Schlee, Detlef Kiel