Patents by Inventor Russell A. Warnecke

Russell A. Warnecke 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).

  • Light dimmer and associated methodology
    Patent number: 7845833
    Abstract: A light dimming apparatus for dimming light output generated by a light source. A rectangular frame supports sets of blade members at a central aperture defined by the frame. The blade members of a set are positioned side-by-side, and adjacent ones of the blade members are hingedly connected together. Accordion-like movement of the blade members is provided responsive to application of forces applied to the blade members. A component of the applied forces causes linear translation of the blade members in to or out of the central aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Wybron, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell A. Warnecke
  • LIGHT DIMMER AND ASSOCIATED METHODOLOGY
    Publication number: 20080253131
    Abstract: A light dimming apparatus for dimming light output generated by a light source. A rectangular frame supports sets of blade members at a central aperture defined by the frame. The blade members of a set are positioned side-by-side, and adjacent ones of the blade members are hingedly connected together. Accordion-like movement of the blade members is provided responsive to application of forces applied to the blade members. A component of the applied forces causes linear translation of the blade members in to or out of the central aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: WYBRON, INC
    Inventor: Russell A. Warnecke
  • Color-changing apparatus, and associated method, for a light assembly
    Patent number: 7163317
    Abstract: Color-changing apparatus, and an associated method, for a lighting assembly. One or more dichroic filters are selectably positioned in the path of a light beam generated by a light source. A positioner supportively positions the dichroic filter and effectuates its translation into and out of the path of the light beam. A set of dichroic filters, each separately supported by a separate actuating positioner permits a combination of dichroic filters to be combined to cause the light color of the light beam to be of any desired color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Wybron, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Warnecke, Kenneth R. Fasen
  • Color changing apparatus,and associated method, for a light assembly
    Publication number: 20050018423
    Abstract: Color-changing apparatus, and an associated method, for a lighting assembly. One or more dichroic filters are selectably positioned in the path of a light beam generated by a light source. A positioner supportively positions the dichroic filter and effectuates its translation into and out of the path of the light beam. A set of dichroic filters, each separately supported by a separate actuating positioner permits a combination of dichroic filters to be combined to cause the light color of the light beam to be of any desired color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Russell Warnecke, Kenneth Fasen
  • Reflector positioning assembly, and associated method, for lighting apparatus
    Patent number: 6461021
    Abstract: A reflector-positioning apparatus, and an associated method, for a lighting assembly. Rotational forces are generated and applied to rotatable ring members. Rotation of the ring members is transduced to tilt and pan movements, as desired, of the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Wybron, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell A. Warnecke