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).
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Publication number: 20210183279Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Steve Walczak, JR., Joshua Stangel
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Patent number: 9512995Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Sternberg LightingInventors: John Wandrey, Steve Walczak
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Publication number: 20160201891Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Sternberg LightingInventors: John Wandrey, Steve Walczak
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Patent number: 9039239Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Sternberg Lanterns, Inc.Inventors: Steve Walczak, Derek Scott Mallory
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Patent number: 8585242Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Sternberg Lanterns, Inc.Inventors: Steve Walczak, Derek Scott Mallory
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Publication number: 20120268943Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Steve Walczak, Derek Scott Mallory
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Publication number: 20110188241Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Steve Walczak, Derek Scott Mallory
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Patent number: 7771087Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Ruud Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Wayne Guillien, Steve Walczak
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Publication number: 20080080162Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: RUUD LIGHTING, INC.Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Wayne Guillien, Steve Walczak