Patents by Inventor Richard C. Farrell

Richard C. Farrell 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: 20160252940
    Abstract: A centralized multi-channel power control system for configuring, programming and controlling DC powered devices, such as lights, having multiple sets of LEDs energized through multiple channels is provided. The devices may be located in multiple zones of a structure and operate as a single integrated circuit or series of electronic devices instead of a series of lights connected directly to AC power. The control system comprises power control module(s) connected to a power distribution module. The power control module(s) may include a memory device having pre-set applications for controlling the devices and an embedded microprocessor for individually managing a single zone in the multiple zone system. The power control module(s) may control and dim multiple separate channels which can be individually controlled or intermixed to create a variety of lighting color schemes. The system thus creates a DC network or micro-grid for configuring; programming and controlling of DC powered devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Richard C. Farrell, Bobby Taylor
  • Publication number: 20130211608
    Abstract: A centralized multi-channel power control system for configuring, programming and controlling DC powered devices, such as lights, having multiple sets of LEDs energized through multiple channels is provided. The devices may be located in multiple zones of a structure and operate as a single integrated circuit or series of electronic devices instead of a series of lights connected directly to AC power. The control system comprises power control module(s) connected to a power distribution module. The power control module(s) may include a memory device having pre-set applications for controlling the devices and an embedded microprocessor for individually managing a single zone in the multiple zone system. The power control module(s) may control and dim multiple separate channels which can be individually controlled or intermixed to create a variety of lighting color schemes. The system thus creates a DC network or micro-grid for configuring; programming and controlling of DC powered devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Richard C. Farrell, Bobby D. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7895782
    Abstract: A light box display configured for frontal access to change out graphics and to perform maintenance tasks. This is accomplished in the present invention while assuring that the graphics is held in a state of moderate tension to retain the graphics in a flat and properly oriented configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the light box comprises a moveable interior frame to which the graphics sheet and diffuser are both secured. The moveable interior frame rests on a plurality of upper and lower slides which facilitate movement of the inner frame. Such movement is controlled, in part, by at least one pneumatic piston which biases the frame toward the front of the light box and provides a mechanical lock that holds the frame in its rearward position to facilitate frontal access. The graphics sheet is held in place along the top and bottom front peripheral edges of the moveable frame by a plurality of spring-biased wire connection members within roller guides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Richard C. Farrell
  • Publication number: 20080120877
    Abstract: A light box display configured for frontal access to change out graphics and to perform maintenance tasks. This is accomplished in the present invention while assuring that the graphics is held in a state of moderate tension to retain the graphics in a flat and properly oriented configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the light box comprises a moveable interior frame to which the graphics sheet and diffuser are both secured. The moveable interior frame rests on a plurality of upper and lower slides which facilitate movement of the inner frame. Such movement is controlled, in part, by at least one pneumatic piston which biases the frame toward the front of the light box and provides a mechanical lock that holds the frame in its rearward position to facilitate frontal access. The graphics sheet is held in place along the top and bottom front peripheral edges of the moveable frame by a plurality of spring-biased wire connection members within roller guides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventor: Richard C. Farrell