Patents by Inventor Steve Walczak

Steve Walczak 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: 20210183279
    Abstract: A sign assembly including a raceway, a plate removably coupled to the raceway, and a sign coupled to the plate such that the sign and the plate are removable together from the raceway. An electrical connection extends through the plate to the sign.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Steve Walczak, JR., Joshua Stangel
  • Patent number: 9512995
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting device that includes a heat sink coupled to a heat dissipation structure. The heat dissipation structure can include heat conduits operatively coupled to the LED to receive and emit heat from the LED. The heat conduits conduct heat from the LED to the heat sink that is distally disposed relative to the LED to protect the internal components of the lighting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Sternberg Lighting
    Inventors: John Wandrey, Steve Walczak
  • Publication number: 20160201891
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting device that includes a heat sink coupled to a heat dissipation structure. The heat dissipation structure can include heat conduits operatively coupled to the LED to receive and emit heat from the LED. The heat conduits conduct heat from the LED to the heat sink that is distally disposed relative to the LED to protect the internal components of the lighting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Sternberg Lighting
    Inventors: John Wandrey, Steve Walczak
  • Patent number: 9039239
    Abstract: A lighting system utilizing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and methods for configuring lanterns thereof are disclosed. The lantern includes a roof or canopy that includes fans that span directly between the electronics and LEDs for improved heat dissipation, the fans preferably formed integral with the canopy. The LEDs are mounted on easily mounted and removed modular printed circuit boards, in at least two different sizes and numbers of LEDs, and optical lenses of at least two different lighting patterns are provided, so that the lantern may be assembled or retrofit according to a desired application including candlepower and lighting pattern for cast light. The optical lenses are individually provided, utilize refraction to diminish reflection, and, in one form, incorporate an integral reflector to assist in defining a lighting pattern. In some forms, a securement may be provided for individual securement of lenses with the PCB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Sternberg Lanterns, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Walczak, Derek Scott Mallory
  • Patent number: 8585242
    Abstract: A lighting system utilizing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and methods for configuring lanterns thereof are disclosed. The lantern includes a roof or canopy that includes fans that span directly between the electronics and LEDs for improved heat dissipation, the fans preferably formed integral with the canopy. The LEDs are mounted on easily mounted and removed modular printed circuit boards, in at least two different sizes and numbers of LEDs, and optical lenses of at least two different lighting patterns are provided, so that the lantern may be assembled or retrofit according to a desired application including candlepower and lighting pattern for cast light. The optical lenses are individually provided, utilize refraction to diminish reflection, and, in one form, incorporate an integral reflector to assist in defining a lighting pattern. In some forms, a securement may be provided for individual securement of lenses with the PCB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Sternberg Lanterns, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Walczak, Derek Scott Mallory
  • Publication number: 20120268943
    Abstract: A lighting system utilizing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and methods for configuring lanterns thereof are disclosed. The lantern includes a roof or canopy that includes fans that span directly between the electronics and LEDs for improved heat dissipation, the fans preferably formed integral with the canopy. The LEDs are mounted on easily mounted and removed modular printed circuit boards, in at least two different sizes and numbers of LEDs, and optical lenses of at least two different lighting patterns are provided, so that the lantern may be assembled or retrofit according to a desired application including candlepower and lighting pattern for cast light. The optical lenses are individually provided, utilize refraction to diminish reflection, and, in one form, incorporate an integral reflector to assist in defining a lighting pattern. In some forms, a securement may be provided for individual securement of lenses with the PCB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Steve Walczak, Derek Scott Mallory
  • Publication number: 20110188241
    Abstract: A lighting system utilizing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and methods for configuring lanterns thereof are disclosed. The lantern includes a roof or canopy that includes fans that span directly between the electronics and LEDs for improved heat dissipation, the fans preferably formed integral with the canopy. The LEDs are mounted on easily mounted and removed modular printed circuit boards, in at least two different sizes and numbers of LEDs, and optical lenses of at least two different lighting patterns are provided, so that the lantern may be assembled or retrofit according to a desired application including candlepower and lighting pattern for cast light. The optical lenses are individually provided, utilize refraction to diminish reflection, and, in one form, incorporate an integral reflector to assist in defining a lighting pattern. In some forms, a securement may be provided for individual securement of lenses with the PCB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Steve Walczak, Derek Scott Mallory
  • Patent number: 7771087
    Abstract: A permanently-installable LED light fixture including a housing including a substantially water-tight chamber, at least one electronic normal-operation LED-driver enclosed within the chamber and receiving power from a general off-location power source during normal operation, an LED assembly secured with respect to the housing, the LED assembly having at least one LED-array module, and at least one backup battery within the chamber capable of providing power during a power outage. In certain preferred embodiments at least one electronic backup LED-driver unit is enclosed within the chamber, the backup LED-driver unit drawing battery power during a power outage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Ruud Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Wayne Guillien, Steve Walczak
  • Publication number: 20080080162
    Abstract: A permanently-installable LED light fixture including a housing including a substantially water-tight chamber, at least one electronic normal-operation LED-driver enclosed within the chamber and receiving power from a general off-location power source during normal operation, an LED assembly secured with respect to the housing, the LED assembly having at least one LED-array module, and at least one backup battery within the chamber capable of providing power during a power outage. In certain preferred embodiments at least one electronic backup LED-driver unit is enclosed within the chamber, the backup LED-driver unit drawing battery power during a power outage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: RUUD LIGHTING, INC.
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Wayne Guillien, Steve Walczak