Patents by Inventor Ronald E. Ernst
Ronald E. Ernst 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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Patent number: 10660172Abstract: A light fixture includes a fixture body, a support structure, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) a driver, a cover, and a connector. The fixture body includes a first raceway, a second raceway, and a channel. The second raceway is substantially parallel to the first raceway. The channel is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway such that the channel is substantially orthogonal to the first raceway and the second raceway. The support structure is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway. The plurality of LEDs is coupled to the support structure and spaced apart along a length of the support structure between the first raceway and the second raceway. The driver is positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs. The cover is detachably coupled to the channel and extends from the first raceway to the second raceway.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald E. Ernst, Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Publication number: 20190174586Abstract: A light fixture includes a fixture body, a support structure, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) a driver, a cover, and a connector. The fixture body includes a first raceway, a second raceway, and a channel. The second raceway is substantially parallel to the first raceway. The channel is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway such that the channel is substantially orthogonal to the first raceway and the second raceway. The support structure is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway. The plurality of LEDs is coupled to the support structure and spaced apart along a length of the support structure between the first raceway and the second raceway. The driver is positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs. The cover is detachably coupled to the channel and extends from the first raceway to the second raceway.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald E. Ernst, Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Patent number: 10206251Abstract: A light fixture includes a fixture body, a support structure, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) a driver, a cover, and a connector. The fixture body includes a first raceway, a second raceway, and a channel. The second raceway is substantially parallel to the first raceway. The channel is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway such that the channel is substantially orthogonal to the first raceway and the second raceway. The support structure is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway. The plurality of LEDs is coupled to the support structure and spaced apart along a length of the support structure between the first raceway and the second raceway. The driver is positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs. The cover is detachably coupled to the channel and extends from the first raceway to the second raceway.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2018Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald E. Ernst, Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Patent number: 10012355Abstract: A light fixture is configured for use in either retrofitting an existing troffer light fixture or for use in new construction. The light fixture includes a self-supporting adaptor bracket configured to rest on a T-bar of a ceiling system and further configured to optionally receive a housing of the existing troffer light fixture. The light fixture further includes a door assembly including a latch configured to engage a latch surface of the adaptor bracket, a hinge configured to interface with a slot of the adaptor bracket, a housing including the latch and the hinge, and a light source within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: John Scribante, Scott A. Green, Marc Meade, Therese Bartz, Matthew S. Tlachac, Ronald E. Ernst
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Publication number: 20180119894Abstract: A light fixture includes a fixture body, a support structure, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) a driver, a cover, and a connector. The fixture body includes a first raceway, a second raceway, and a channel. The second raceway is substantially parallel to the first raceway. The channel is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway such that the channel is substantially orthogonal to the first raceway and the second raceway. The support structure is coupled to the first raceway and the second raceway. The plurality of LEDs is coupled to the support structure and spaced apart along a length of the support structure between the first raceway and the second raceway. The driver is positioned within the channel and electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs. The cover is detachably coupled to the channel and extends from the first raceway to the second raceway.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2018Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald E. Ernst, Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Publication number: 20170114970Abstract: A light fixture is configured for use in either retrofitting an existing troffer light fixture or for use in new construction. The light fixture includes a self-supporting adaptor bracket configured to rest on a T-bar of a ceiling system and further configured to optionally receive a housing of the existing troffer light fixture. The light fixture further includes a door assembly including a latch configured to engage a latch surface of the adaptor bracket, a hinge configured to interface with a slot of the adaptor bracket, a housing including the latch and the hinge, and a light source within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: John Scribante, Scott A. Green, Marc Meade, Therese Bartz, Matthew S. Tlachac, Ronald E. Ernst
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Publication number: 20170108175Abstract: A light fixture includes a support structure, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) coupled to the support structure and spaced apart along a length of the support structure between a first end and a second end of the light fixture, a power pack, and a modular power input connector. The power pack includes a driver configured to be electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs, power input wiring configured to receive power for the light fixture, and a cover provided at least partially over the driver and the power input wiring. The modular power input connector is accessible without removing the cover, and the modular power input connector is coupled to the power input wiring.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ronald E. Ernst, Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Patent number: 9532410Abstract: A light fixture including a support structure and a plurality of LEDs coupled to the structure and spaced apart along at least a portion of a length of the structure. The light fixture further includes a power pack, the power pack including a driver configured to be electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs, power input wiring that is configured to receive power for the light fixture, and a cover provided substantially over the driver and the power input wiring. A modular power input connector is accessible without removing the cover, wherein the modular power input connector is coupled to the power input wiring, and wherein the modular power input connector is configured to accept a power cord.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Ronald E. Ernst, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Patent number: 9353923Abstract: A light fixture is configured for use in either retrofitting an existing troffer light fixture or for use in new construction. The light fixture includes a self-supporting adaptor bracket configured to rest on a T-bar of a ceiling system and further configured to optionally receive a housing of the existing troffer light fixture. The light fixture further includes a door assembly including a latch configured to engage a latch surface of the adaptor bracket, a hinge configured to interface with a slot of the adaptor bracket, a housing including the latch and the hinge, and a light source within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: John Scribante, Scott A. Green, Marc Meade, Therese Bartz, Matthew S. Tlachac, Ronald E. Ernst
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Publication number: 20160102825Abstract: A light fixture is configured for use in either retrofitting an existing troffer light fixture or for use in new construction. The light fixture includes a self-supporting adaptor bracket configured to rest on a T-bar of a ceiling system and further configured to optionally receive a housing of the existing troffer light fixture. The light fixture further includes a door assembly including a latch configured to engage a latch surface of the adaptor bracket, a hinge configured to interface with a slot of the adaptor bracket, a housing including the latch and the hinge, and a light source within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: John Scribante, Scott A. Green, Marc Meade, Therese Bartz, Matthew S. Tlachac, Ronald E. Ernst
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Publication number: 20150028770Abstract: A light fixture including a support structure and a plurality of LEDs coupled to the structure and spaced apart along at least a portion of a length of the structure. The light fixture further includes a power pack, the power pack including a driver configured to be electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs, power input wiring that is configured to receive power for the light fixture, and a cover provided substantially over the driver and the power input wiring. A modular power input connector is accessible without removing the cover, wherein the modular power input connector is coupled to the power input wiring, and wherein the modular power input connector is configured to accept a power cord.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Ronald E. Ernst, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Patent number: 8858018Abstract: A light fixture including first and second raceways, and at least one support structure extending between and coupled to the raceways. A plurality of LEDs are coupled to the structure and spaced apart along at least a portion of a length of the structure between the first and second ends of the light fixture. A power pack extends between the raceways, and the power pack includes at least one driver configured to be electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs, power input wiring that is configured to receive power for the light fixture, and a detachable cover provided substantially over the at least one driver and the power input wiring. A modular power input connector is coupled to the power pack, and is configured to allow a power cord to supply power to the light fixture without removing the cover.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Ronald E. Ernst, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Patent number: 8337043Abstract: A light fixture includes a first raceway disposed at a first end of the light fixture, a second raceway disposed at a second end of the light fixture, and a detachable cover that is removably coupled to the first raceway and to the second raceway. A ballast and power input wiring is coupled to the detachable cover, and an elongated lamp electrically coupled to the ballast. The light fixture also includes a power input connector having a socket portion and a plug portion, one of the socket portion and the plug portion coupled to the detachable cover and electrically connected to the power input wiring, and the other of the socket portion and the plug portion connectable to a power supply line to provide electrical power to the light fixture from a power source.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Ronald E. Ernst, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Publication number: 20120182729Abstract: A light fixture includes a first raceway disposed at a first end of the light fixture, a second raceway disposed at a second end of the light fixture, and a detachable cover that is removably coupled to the first raceway and to the second raceway. A ballast and power input wiring is coupled to the detachable cover, and an elongated lamp electrically coupled to the ballast. The light fixture also includes a power input connector having a socket portion and a plug portion, one of the socket portion and the plug portion coupled to the detachable cover and electrically connected to the power input wiring, and the other of the socket portion and the plug portion connectible to a power supply line to provide electrical power to the light fixture from a power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Ronald E. Ernst, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Patent number: 8136958Abstract: A modular light fixture includes a fixture body having a frame with a top a bottom. The top defines a ballast channel and the bottom has a reflector formed from a sheet material. A lampholder is mounted to the frame and receives and electrically connects to a fluorescent tube positioned adjacent to the reflector. A detachable power pack is removable from the top of the frame and includes a ballast channel cover that detachably engages the ballast channel on the top of frame, and a ballast mounted to the ballast channel cover and having power input wiring, and ballast output wiring electrically connected to the lampholder. A power input connector has a socket portion mounted to the ballast channel cover and electrically connected to the power input wiring of the ballast, and a plug portion connected to a power supply line to provide electrical power from a power source.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Ronald E. Ernst, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Patent number: 7780310Abstract: A light fixture includes a raceway, a lampholder, and a power pack. The raceway includes an aperture and a locking aperture. The lampholder is electrically connected to a lampholder connector. The power pack includes a power pack cover and a ballast and a deployable sensor. The deployable sensor includes a sensor head, a conduit and pivotable coupling that permits movement of the sensor between a deployed position and a stowed position. The power pack cover includes a latching end. The ballast includes a power input connector adapted to electrically connect to a power cord and a ballast output connector adapted to electrically connect to the lampholder connector. The latching end includes a flange adapted to mate with the aperture of the raceway and a locking protrusion adapted to mate with the locking aperture of the raceway such that the power pack is detachably mountable to the raceway.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp, Ronald E. Ernst, Troy M. Johnson, Donald C. Heimerman
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Patent number: 7746003Abstract: A transformer wiring method and apparatus for fluorescent lighting are described. The fluorescent lighting apparatus includes a transformer and a ballast. An installer is easily able to balance the system load because each fluorescent lighting apparatus includes its own transformer and may be connected directly to a facility's three phase power distribution while still operating at rated voltages. Moreover, the ballast is protected from surges and stray voltages thereby reducing the frequency of ballast failures.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Anthony J. Bartol, Ronald E. Ernst, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp
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Patent number: D617028Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp, Anthony J. Bartol, Ronald E. Ernst
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Patent number: D617029Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp, Anthony J. Bartol, Ronald E. Ernst
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Patent number: RE43456Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Neal R. Verfuerth, Donald C. Heimerman, Kenneth J. Wetenkamp, Ronald E. Ernst