Patents by Inventor Randall Levy Bernard
Randall Levy Bernard 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: 20240060610Abstract: An optic for a light-emitting diode (LED) array comprises an arrangement of optical structures for providing down lighting distribution from the LED array and a waveguide edge for providing up-lighting distribution from the LED array. Luminaires are described comprising an LED array and the optic. An overhead light fixture includes a driver assembly and a light-emitting assembly. The light-emitting assembly is operably connected to the driver and configured for downward emission of light from a light source of the light-emitting assembly. The light fixture is configured to be mounted to a canopy sheet of an overhead canopy, with the driver assembly disposed above the canopy sheet and the light-emitting assembly disposed below the canopy sheet. A bezel is optionally disposed around a lens of the light-emitting assembly, for aesthetic reasons and/or for controlling a degree of lateral emission of light from the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Randall Levy Bernard, Kurt S. Wilcox, Kurt Schreib, Bin Hou, Jeremy Richard Sorenson, Anthony T. Schauf, Scott Fisher
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Patent number: 11828434Abstract: An optic for a light-emitting diode (LED) array comprises an arrangement of optical structures for providing down lighting distribution from the LED array and a waveguide edge for providing up-lighting distribution from the LED array. Luminaires are described comprising an LED array and the optic. An overhead light fixture includes a driver assembly and a light-emitting assembly. The light-emitting assembly is operably connected to the driver and configured for downward emission of light from a light source of the light-emitting assembly. The light fixture is configured to be mounted to a canopy sheet of an overhead canopy, with the driver assembly disposed above the canopy sheet and the light-emitting assembly disposed below the canopy sheet. A bezel is optionally disposed around a lens of the light-emitting assembly, for aesthetic reasons and/or for controlling a degree of lateral emission of light from the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Randall Levy Bernard, Kurt S. Wilcox, Kurt Schreib, Bin Hou, Jeremy Richard Sorenson, Anthony T. Schauf, Scott Fisher
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Patent number: 11675120Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to light fixtures and luminaires configured to emit light. According to one aspect, an optical waveguide includes a first waveguide portion and a second waveguide portion adjacent to and separate from the first waveguide portion. The waveguide portions include light coupling portions that are at least partially aligned and adapted to receive light developed by a light source. The first waveguide portion further has a first major surface with light direction features and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. The second waveguide portion further has a third major surface proximate the second major surface with an air gap disposed therebetween and a fourth major surface opposite the third major surface wherein the fourth major surface includes a cavity extending therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Christopher D. Strom, Jin Hong Lim, Zongjie Yuan, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, John W. Durkee, Craig D. Raleigh, Joseph P. Chobot
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Patent number: 11555586Abstract: An overhead light fixture includes a driver assembly and a light-emitting assembly. The driver assembly includes a driver and a housing. The light-emitting assembly is operably connected to the driver and configured for downward emission of light from a light source of the light-emitting assembly. The light-emitting assembly is detachably secured to the driver assembly. The light fixture is configured to be mounted to a canopy sheet of an overhead canopy, with the driver assembly disposed above the canopy sheet and the light-emitting assembly disposed below the canopy sheet. The driver assembly is optionally configured so that, when the light-emitting assembly is detached from the driver assembly, the driver is removable downwardly through the base portion. A bezel is optionally disposed around a lens of the light-emitting assembly, for aesthetic reasons and/or for controlling a degree of lateral emission of light from the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Randall Levy Bernard, Kurt S. Wilcox, Kurt Schreib, Bin Hou, Jeremy Richard Sorenson, Anthony T. Schauf, Scott Fisher
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Patent number: 11512822Abstract: An overhead light fixture includes a driver assembly and a light-emitting assembly. The driver assembly includes a driver and a housing. The light-emitting assembly is operably connected to the driver and configured for downward emission of light from a light source of the light-emitting assembly. The light-emitting assembly is detachably secured to the driver assembly. The light fixture is configured to be mounted to a canopy sheet of an overhead canopy, with the driver assembly disposed above the canopy sheet and the light-emitting assembly disposed below the canopy sheet. The driver assembly is optionally configured so that, when the light-emitting assembly is detached from the driver assembly, the driver is removable downwardly through the base portion. A bezel is optionally disposed around a lens of the light-emitting assembly, for aesthetic reasons and/or for controlling a degree of lateral emission of light from the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Randall Levy Bernard, Kurt S. Wilcox, Kurt Schreib, Bin Hou, Jeremy Richard Sorenson, Anthony T. Schauf, Scott Fisher
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Publication number: 20220128204Abstract: An optic for a light-emitting diode (LED) array comprises an arrangement of optical structures for providing down lighting distribution from the LED array and a waveguide edge for providing up-lighting distribution from the LED array. Luminaires are described comprising an LED array and the optic. An overhead light fixture includes a driver assembly and a light-emitting assembly. The light-emitting assembly is operably connected to the driver and configured for downward emission of light from a light source of the light-emitting assembly. The light fixture is configured to be mounted to a canopy sheet of an overhead canopy, with the driver assembly disposed above the canopy sheet and the light-emitting assembly disposed below the canopy sheet. A bezel is optionally disposed around a lens of the light-emitting assembly, for aesthetic reasons and/or for controlling a degree of lateral emission of light from the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Randall Levy Bernard, Kurt S. Wilcox, Kurt Schreib, Bin Hou, Jeremy Richard Sorenson, Anthony T. Schauf, Scott Fisher
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Publication number: 20210356088Abstract: An overhead light fixture includes a driver assembly and a light-emitting assembly. The driver assembly includes a driver and a housing. The light-emitting assembly is operably connected to the driver and configured for downward emission of light from a light source of the light-emitting assembly. The light-emitting assembly is detachably secured to the driver assembly. The light fixture is configured to be mounted to a canopy sheet of an overhead canopy, with the driver assembly disposed above the canopy sheet and the light-emitting assembly disposed below the canopy sheet. The driver assembly is optionally configured so that, when the light-emitting assembly is detached from the driver assembly, the driver is removable downwardly through the base portion. A bezel is optionally disposed around a lens of the light-emitting assembly, for aesthetic reasons and/or for controlling a degree of lateral emission of light from the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Randall Levy Bernard, Kurt S. Wilcox, Kurt Schreib, Bin Hou, Jeremy Richard Sorenson, Anthony T. Schauf, Scott Fisher
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Patent number: 11162655Abstract: This disclosure relates to LED based lighting systems, such as surface mounted lighting systems and lighting systems that can connected to an existing grid structure. These lighting systems can be utilized in many settings, for example, as primary lighting systems for a commercial building and for retrofit lighting improvement purposes. Devices according to the present disclosure provide lighting systems capable of mounting to an existing surface, such as a T-bar ceiling structure. These devices can further comprise modular elements which facilitate connections of multiple lighting body components, allowing for multiple lighting arrangements and providing a cost effective and easily configurable lighting design. In some embodiments, multiple lighting components can be attached together by movable joints, allowing further user control over light distribution from the lighting systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Nicholas William Medendorp, Jr., James Michael Lay, Randall Levy Bernard
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Publication number: 20210311246Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to light fixtures and luminaires configured to emit light. According to one aspect, an optical waveguide includes a first waveguide portion and a second waveguide portion adjacent to and separate from the first waveguide portion. The waveguide portions include light coupling portions that are at least partially aligned and adapted to receive light developed by a light source. The first waveguide portion further has a first major surface with light direction features and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. The second waveguide portion further has a third major surface proximate the second major surface with an air gap disposed therebetween and a fourth major surface opposite the third major surface wherein the fourth major surface includes a cavity extending therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Christopher D. Strom, Jin Hong Lim, Zongjie Yuan, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, John W. Durkee, Craig D. Raleigh, Joseph P. Chobot
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Patent number: 11085599Abstract: An overhead light fixture includes a driver assembly and a light-emitting assembly. The driver assembly includes a driver and a housing. The light-emitting assembly is operably connected to the driver and configured for downward emission of light from a light source of the light-emitting assembly. The light-emitting assembly is detachably secured to the driver assembly. The light fixture is configured to be mounted to a canopy sheet of an overhead canopy, with the driver assembly disposed above the canopy sheet and the light-emitting assembly disposed below the canopy sheet. The driver assembly is optionally configured so that, when the light-emitting assembly is detached from the driver assembly, the driver is removable downwardly through the base portion. A bezel is optionally disposed around a lens of the light-emitting assembly, for aesthetic reasons and/or for controlling a degree of lateral emission of light from the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: IDEAL industries Lighting LLCInventors: Randall Levy Bernard, Kurt S. Wilcox, Kurt Schreib, Bin Hou, Jeremy Richard Sorenson, Anthony T. Schauf, Scott Fisher
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Patent number: 11079079Abstract: A light fixture with a troffer design. The light fixture includes a housing, LED assembly, and lens assembly. An inner lens can be positioned over the LED assembly to control the distribution of light. A reflector can be positioned over the LED assembly instead of the inner lens to control the light.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting, LLCInventors: Jin Hong Lim, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, Kurt Wilcox, Curt Progl
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Patent number: 11035527Abstract: A light fixture with a troffer design. One light fixture includes light guide plates that extend above a back pan of the housing. LED assemblies are connected to light guide plates and direct light into the light guide plates through one of the outer edges. Each of the light guide plates receive the light through the outer edge and directs the light outward from the outer surface. Another light fixture includes a back pan, first and second light panels that are positioned above and spaced away from the back pan. Pixels are mounted on the outer surface of the light panels with each of the pixels configured to emit light.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Jin Hong Lim, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard
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Publication number: 20200408368Abstract: A light fixture with a troffer design. The light fixture includes a housing, LED assembly, and lens assembly. An inner lens can be positioned over the LED assembly to control the distribution of light. A reflector can be positioned over the LED assembly instead of the inner lens to control the light.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, Kurt Wilcox, Curt Progl
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Publication number: 20200393100Abstract: This disclosure relates to LED based lighting systems, such as surface mounted lighting systems and lighting systems that can connected to an existing grid structure. These lighting systems can be utilized in many settings, for example, as primary lighting systems for a commercial building and for retrofit lighting improvement purposes. Devices according to the present disclosure provide lighting systems capable of mounting to an existing surface, such as a T-bar ceiling structure. These devices can further comprise modular elements which facilitate connections of multiple lighting body components, allowing for multiple lighting arrangements and providing a cost effective and easily configurable lighting design. In some embodiments, multiple lighting components can be attached together by movable joints, allowing further user control over light distribution from the lighting systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Nicholas William Medendorp, JR., James Michael Lay, Randall Levy Bernard
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Publication number: 20200386377Abstract: An overhead light fixture includes a driver assembly and a light-emitting assembly. The driver assembly includes a driver and a housing. The light-emitting assembly is operably connected to the driver and configured for downward emission of light from a light source of the light-emitting assembly. The light-emitting assembly is detachably secured to the driver assembly. The light fixture is configured to be mounted to a canopy sheet of an overhead canopy, with the driver assembly disposed above the canopy sheet and the light-emitting assembly disposed below the canopy sheet. The driver assembly is optionally configured so that, when the light-emitting assembly is detached from the driver assembly, the driver is removable downwardly through the base portion. A bezel is optionally disposed around a lens of the light-emitting assembly, for aesthetic reasons and/or for controlling a degree of lateral emission of light from the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Randall Levy Bernard, Kurt S. Wilcox, Kurt Schreib, Bin Hou, Jeremy Richard Sorenson, Anthony T. Schauf, Scott Fisher
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Patent number: D910225Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Ideal Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Randall Levy Bernard, Eric Marsh
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Patent number: D927027Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Kurt Wilcox, Donald Walker, Curt Progl, Randall Levy Bernard
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Patent number: D927039Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Randall Levy Bernard, Steve Reich, P. Joseph DeSena, Jr., Mark Boomgaarden
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Patent number: D1001340Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Randall Levy Bernard, Scott Fisher, Nathan R. Snell
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Patent number: D1013243Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: IDEAL Industries Lighting LLCInventors: Kurt Wilcox, Donald Walker, Curt Progl, Randall Levy Bernard