Patents by Inventor Stephane Beland
Stephane Beland 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: 11333822Abstract: A single edge lit lighting module produces bi-lobed light distributions which provide targeted control of light output. The compact form factor of module embodiments having narrow width are particularly well-suited for use in linear lighting fixtures for suspended and downlighting configurations typically used to illuminate floors and/or ceilings. Embodiments of the single edge lit lighting module utilize reflectors in combination with light guides having volumetric light scattering properties and surface features to control peak intensities, output angles, and shapes of the two light output lobes. A variety of light distributions can be achieved including symmetrical distributions conventionally achieved by double edge lit modules. Further embodiments utilize selective alignment of light guide with reflector to achieve different light distributions thereby providing a fixture assembler with more design choices without need of additional components.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2021Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignees: Fusion Optix, Inc., Axis Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Terence Yeo, Timothy Kelly, Howard Yaphe, Stephane Beland, Jean Gagne, Andrew Miles
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Publication number: 20220146063Abstract: A linear lighting assembly is disclosed which produces tailored light distributions valuable in many illumination applications. The linear lighting assembly comprises a unique light scattering optical element within a single edge lit linear lighting module housing configured to fit within a linear light fixture housing, both housings capable of being fabricated in a continuous extrusion process and cut to length as need for specific linear lighting assembly lengths. Light distributions attainable using the invention include, but are not limited to, symmetric and asymmetric bi-lobed “batwing” distributions for wide area direct and indirect lighting, and tilted or asymmetric distributions for perimeter lighting. It is also possible to achieve more rounded and symmetric distributions by an additional diffuser as a cover lens. The invention is particularly well-suited for linear lighting fixtures that are surface mounted, suspended or recessed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicants: Fusion Optix, Inc., Axis Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Terence Yeo, Timothy Kelly, Howard Yaphe, Stephane Beland, Jean Gagne, Andrew Miles
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Publication number: 20220137287Abstract: A single edge lit lighting module is disclosed which produces tailored light distributions valuable in many illumination applications. The lighting module comprises a unique light scattering optical element with volumetric light scattering properties which works in combination with configured reflective surfaces and optional surface relief features, Light distributions attainable using the invention are non-lambertian and anisotropic. Light distributions with one or more lobes of peak intensity can be produced which include, but are not limited to, symmetric and asymmetric batwing distributions, asymmetric distributions for perimeter lighting and symmetric distributions. The invention's unique single edge lit construction provide the means for achieving this without need for conventional two lit edges and within a compact form factor with narrow width, particularly well-suited for linear lighting fixtures that are suspended, surface mounted or recessed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicants: Fusion Optix, Inc., Axis Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Terence Yeo, Timothy Kelly, Howard Yaphe, Stephane Beland, Jean Gagne, Andrew Miles
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Publication number: 20220107454Abstract: A single edge lit lighting module produces bi-lobed light distributions which provide targeted control of light output with peak intensity that is non-normal to the lighting module output face. The compact form factor of module embodiments having narrow width are particularly well-suited for use in linear lighting fixtures for suspended, surface and recessed lighting configurations typically used to illuminate walls, floors and/or ceilings. Embodiments of the single edge lit lighting module utilize reflectors in combination with light guides having volumetric light scattering properties and surface features to control peak intensities, output angles, and shapes of the two light output lobes. A variety of light distributions can be achieved including symmetrical bi-lobed distributions conventionally achieved by double edge lit modules. Further embodiments utilize selective alignment of light guide with reflector to achieve different asymmetric light distributions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicants: Fusion Optix, Inc., Axis Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Terence Yeo, Timothy Kelly, Howard Yaphe, Stephane Beland, Jean Gagne, Andrew Miles
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Publication number: 20210405281Abstract: A single edge lit lighting module produces bi-lobed light distributions which provide targeted control of light output. The compact form factor of module embodiments having narrow width are particularly well-suited for use in linear lighting fixtures for suspended and downlighting configurations typically used to illuminate floors and/or ceilings. Embodiments of the single edge lit lighting module utilize reflectors in combination with light guides having volumetric light scattering properties and surface features to control peak intensities, output angles, and shapes of the two light output lobes. A variety of light distributions can be achieved including symmetrical distributions conventionally achieved by double edge lit modules. Further embodiments utilize selective alignment of light guide with reflector to achieve different light distributions thereby providing a fixture assembler with more design choices without need of additional components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicants: Fusion Optix, Inc., Axis Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Terence Yeo, Timothy Kelly, Howard Yaphe, Stephane Beland, Jean Gagne, Andrew Miles
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Publication number: 20210404636Abstract: Disclosed is a grid lighting system having at least one housing segment with at least one lighting zone. At least one lighting module is selected from at least one track lighting module and/or at least one non-track lighting module. The at least one lighting zone extends along a first length dimension of the housing segment and including at least one first passage to receive the at least one track lighting module and/or non-track lighting module. The housing segment includes a first power supply segment to be coupled with a designated line voltage outlet to deliver line voltage power to the at least one lighting module in the at least one lighting zone. Each track lighting module includes a lighting subzone, with a second passage to receive one or more lighting submodules along a second length dimension. A second power supply segment is provided to couple with the first power supply segment to receive line power and to deliver low voltage to the one or more lighting submodules.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Stephane BÉLAND, Howard YAPHE, Andrew MILES, Nicolas POURRAIN, Jennifer ABBOUD
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Publication number: 20210372602Abstract: A device for mounting a light fixture structure to a ceiling grid. The device includes an anchor structure extending from the light fixture structure, with a pair of arm structures spaced to receive a ceiling grid segment therebetween at an anchor location on the ceiling grid adjacent a lower region of the ceiling grid. The arm structures have respective distal regions configured to be accessible from an upper region of the ceiling grid and a clamp structure configured to traverse laterally relative to the distal regions to couple with the respective distal end regions and thereafter to be transferable between a released position and a locked position. When in the locked position, the ceiling grid segment held between the anchor and clamp structures place the light fixture structure in the mounted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Stephane BÉLAND, Jamie KATZ, Andrew MILES, Howard YAPHE
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Publication number: 20210364154Abstract: A ceiling connector assembly for mounting an article includes a ceiling connector configured to present an article-mounting end region below a downward facing ceiling surface, a canopy structure for locating on the mounting end region and configured to cover, at least in part, the mounting end region in a covering position, the canopy structure and the mounting end region each respectively including at least one first mounting structure and at least one second mounting structure, wherein when the first and second mounting structures are configured to enable the canopy structure to be removably mounted on the mounting end region in the covering position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Howard YAPHE, Stéphane BÉLAND, Andrew MILES
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Publication number: 20210332961Abstract: A kit for joining together at least a pair of light fixture segments at a joint interface therebetween to form a light fixture assembly, comprises at least a pair of complementary coupling units, each coupling unit configured to be located in an operative position in one of said light fixture segments to join the other coupling unit at the joint interface defined by complementary abutment surfaces on said light fixture segments, at least one of the complementary coupling units being configured to be adjustably located in the operative position to displace another of the coupling units along a designated travel path toward a limit position, wherein the joining of the light fixture segments at the joint interface occurs in advance of the other coupling unit reaching the limit position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Howard YAPHE, Andrew MILES, Stephane BELAND, Jean GAGNE
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Patent number: 11156762Abstract: A single edge lit lighting module is disclosed which produces tailored light distributions valuable in many illumination applications. The light distributions attainable using the invention include, but are not limited to, symmetric and asymmetric batwing distributions, asymmetric distributions for perimeter lighting and symmetric distributions. The invention's unique single edge lit construction provide the means for achieving this without need for conventional two lit edges and within a compact form factor with narrow width, particularly well-suited for linear lighting fixtures. Various embodiments also provide means for adjusting light distributions dynamically to control light output characteristics by controlling the input signals to the LED board included in the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignees: Fusion Optix, Inc., Axis Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Terence Yeo, Timothy Kelly, Howard Yaphe, Stephane Beland, Jean Gagne, Andrew Miles
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Patent number: 11131446Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a light fixture comprises a plurality of anchor structures attachable to a ceiling at designated locations thereon to form an anchor array to be patterned so as to be complementary with a target location array of a plurality of target locations on the light fixture. A plurality of elongate flexible structures is provided according to the anchor array, each configured to extend from a corresponding anchor structure so as to be orientable to align with a corresponding target location in the target location array when the target location array is unaligned with the anchor array. A plurality of retainers is provided according to the anchor array, each configured to be positionable at a distal location on the corresponding elongate flexible structure, thereby to suspend the light fixture below the ceiling.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.Inventors: Stephane Béland, Jamie Katz, Andrew Miles, Howard Yaphe
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Patent number: 11118765Abstract: Disclosed is a grid lighting system having at least one housing segment with at least one lighting zone. At least one lighting module is selected from at least one track lighting module and/or at least one non-track lighting module. The at least one lighting zone extends along a first length dimension of the housing segment and including at least one first passage to receive the at least one track lighting module and/or non-track lighting module. The housing segment includes a first power supply segment to be coupled with a designated line voltage outlet to deliver line voltage power to the at least one lighting module in the at least one lighting zone. Each track lighting module includes a lighting subzone, with a second passage to receive one or more lighting submodules along a second length dimension. A second power supply segment is provided to couple with the first power supply segment to receive line power and to deliver low voltage to the one or more lighting submodules.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Axis Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Stephane Béland, Howard Yaphe, Andrew Miles, Nicolas Pourrain, Jennifer Abboud
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Publication number: 20210278064Abstract: Disclosed is a grid lighting system having at least one housing segment with at least one lighting zone. At least one lighting module is selected from at least one track lighting module and/or at least one non-track lighting module. The at least one lighting zone extends along a first length dimension of the housing segment and including at least one first passage to receive the at least one track lighting module and/or non-track lighting module. The housing segment includes a first power supply segment to be coupled with a designated line voltage outlet to deliver line voltage power to the at least one lighting module in the at least one lighting zone. Each track lighting module includes a lighting subzone, with a second passage to receive one or more lighting submodules along a second length dimension. A second power supply segment is provided to couple with the first power supply segment to receive line power and to deliver low voltage to the one or more lighting submodules.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Stephane BÉLAND, Howard YAPHE, Andrew MILES, Nicolas POURRAIN, Jennifer ABBOUD
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Patent number: 11092319Abstract: A device for mounting a light fixture structure to a ceiling grid. The device includes an anchor structure extending from the light fixture structure, with a pair of arm structures spaced to receive a ceiling grid segment therebetween at an anchor location on the ceiling grid adjacent a lower region of the ceiling grid. The arm structures have respective distal regions configured to be accessible from an upper region of the ceiling grid and a clamp structure configured to traverse laterally relative to the distal regions to couple with the respective distal end regions and thereafter to be transferable between a released position and a locked position. When in the locked position, the ceiling grid segment held between the anchor and clamp structures place the light fixture structure in the mounted position.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.Inventors: Stephane Béland, Jamie Katz, Andrew Miles, Howard Yaphe
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Patent number: 11079082Abstract: A kit for joining together at least a pair of light fixture segments at a joint interface therebetween to form a light fixture assembly, comprises at least a pair of complementary coupling units, each coupling unit configured to be located in an operative position in one of said light fixture segments to join the other coupling unit at the joint interface defined by complementary abutment surfaces on said light fixture segments, at least one of the complementary coupling units being configured to be adjustably located in the operative position to displace another of the coupling units along a designated travel path toward a limit position, wherein the joining of the light fixture segments at the joint interface occurs in advance of the other coupling unit reaching the limit position.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.Inventors: Howard Yaphe, Andrew Miles, Stephane Beland, Jean Gagne
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Publication number: 20210222847Abstract: Disclosed is a junction device for joining adjacent housing sections of a light fixture housing assembly, having a junction body structure formed from at least one junction body segment. A plurality of coupling units, each with at least one first boundary including at least one male portion or at least one female portion. The male and/or female portions are configured to enable each corresponding portion a first of the coupling units to receive the male portion of a second of the coupling units. Each of at least two of the coupling units including a first segment formed with the at least one junction body segment at respective first boundaries with the corresponding male or female portions extending therefrom. Each of the male and female portions is configured to be associated with a first locking structure to lock the female and male portions together to form the assembled light fixture housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Howard YAPHE, Andrew MILES, Stephane BELAND, Jean GAGNE
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Publication number: 20200393099Abstract: A kit for joining together at least a pair of light fixture segments at a joint interface therebetween to form a light fixture assembly, comprises at least a pair of complementary coupling units, each coupling unit configured to be located in an operative position in one of said light fixture segments to join the other coupling unit at the joint interface defined by complementary abutment surfaces on said light fixture segments, at least one of the complementary coupling units being configured to be adjustably located in the operative position to displace another of the coupling units along a designated travel path toward a limit position, wherein the joining of the light fixture segments at the joint interface occurs in advance of the other coupling unit reaching the limit position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Howard YAPHE, Andrew MILES, Stephane BELAND, Jean GAGNE
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Patent number: 10815661Abstract: A canopy for use with a ceiling connector mountable at a designated ceiling location to define a mounting end region thereon, includes a body securable to the mounting end region by a rotationally operable connector, wherein the body is configured to form a mounting interface with the mounting end region to block perceptible relative rotation therebetween about a rotation axis defined by the connector by forces associated therewith, wherein the mounting interface is defined by at least one first engagement surface on the canopy configured to be in contact with at least corresponding second engagement surface on the mounting end region.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.Inventors: Howard Yaphe, Stephane Beland, Andrew Miles, Jean Gagne
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Patent number: D895889Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.Inventors: Howard Yaphe, Andrew Miles, Stephane Beland, Jean Gagne
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Patent number: D911592Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.Inventors: Howard Yaphe, Andrew Miles, Stephane Beland, Jean Gagne