Patents by Inventor Steven Howard Ray

Steven Howard Ray 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).

  • Patent number: 11022281
    Abstract: A lighting system and related methods are disclosed herein. The lighting system may have a mounting fixture and a light fixture. The mounting fixture is configured to engage a mounting surface. The light fixture is configured to engage the mounting fixture and has a driver configured to drive a light source. A first fastener having a movable elongated member is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in an extended configuration. A second fastener having a quick connect feature is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in a retracted configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: LEDVANCE LLC
    Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
  • Publication number: 20200256544
    Abstract: A lighting system and related methods are disclosed herein. The lighting system may have a mounting fixture and a light fixture. The mounting fixture is configured to engage a mounting surface. The light fixture is configured to engage the mounting fixture and has a driver configured to drive a light source. A first fastener having a movable elongated member is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in an extended configuration. A second fastener having a quick connect feature is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in a retracted configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: LEDVANCE LLC
    Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
  • Patent number: 10677428
    Abstract: A lighting system and related methods are disclosed herein. The lighting system may have a mounting fixture and a light fixture. The mounting fixture is configured to engage a mounting surface. The light fixture is configured to engage the mounting fixture and has a driver configured to drive a light source. A first fastener having a movable elongated member is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in an extended configuration. A second fastener having a quick connect feature is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in a retracted configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: LEDVANCE LLC
    Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
  • Patent number: 10415789
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a downlight illumination device is upgraded to an illumination device based on one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) via a retrofit kit that includes (i) a lighting module comprising one or more LEDs, (ii) a driver module comprising circuitry for receiving power from the power source and supplying compatible power to the one or more LEDs, (iii) a flexible conduit connecting the lighting module to the driver module and containing therewithin a plurality of wires electrically connecting the lighting module to the driver module, and (iv) an alignment bracket for attachment within the housing and configured to receive the lighting module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher M. White, Brett James Pardikes, Steven Howard Ray
  • Publication number: 20190264896
    Abstract: A lighting system and related methods are disclosed herein. The lighting system may have a mounting fixture and a light fixture. The mounting fixture is configured to engage a mounting surface. The light fixture is configured to engage the mounting fixture and has a driver configured to drive a light source. A first fastener having a movable elongated member is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in an extended configuration. A second fastener having a quick connect feature is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in a retracted configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: LEDVANCE LLC
    Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
  • Patent number: 10309626
    Abstract: A lighting system and related methods are disclosed herein. The lighting system may have a mounting fixture and a light fixture. The mounting fixture is configured to engage a mounting surface. The light fixture is configured to engage the mounting fixture and has a driver configured to drive a light source. A first fastener having a movable elongated member is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in an extended configuration. A second fastener having a quick connect feature is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in a retracted configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
  • Publication number: 20180274760
    Abstract: A lighting system and related methods are disclosed herein. The lighting system may have a mounting fixture and a light fixture. The mounting fixture is configured to engage a mounting surface. The light fixture is configured to engage the mounting fixture and has a driver configured to drive a light source. A first fastener having a movable elongated member is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in an extended configuration. A second fastener having a quick connect feature is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in a retracted configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: LEDVANCE LLC
    Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
  • Patent number: 9989224
    Abstract: A lighting system and related methods are disclosed herein. The lighting system may have a mounting fixture and a light fixture. The mounting fixture is configured to engage a mounting surface. The light fixture is configured to engage the mounting fixture and has a driver configured to drive a light source. A first fastener having a movable elongated member is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in an extended configuration. A second fastener having a quick connect feature is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in a retracted configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Ledvance LLC
    Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
  • Publication number: 20170268742
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a downlight illumination device is upgraded to an illumination device based on one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) via a retrofit kit that includes (i) a lighting module comprising one or more LEDs, (ii) a driver module comprising circuitry for receiving power from the power source and supplying compatible power to the one or more LEDs, (iii) a flexible conduit connecting the lighting module to the driver module and containing therewithin a plurality of wires electrically connecting the lighting module to the driver module, and (iv) an alignment bracket for attachment within the housing and configured to receive the lighting module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher M. White, Brett James Pardikes, Steven Howard Ray
  • Patent number: 9692176
    Abstract: An electrical connection system connecting a flexible conduit to electrical conductors, comprising a conduit portion and a removably attachable base portion. The conduit portion retains an end of the conduit, via a retention mechanism within a first housing at a first end. The conduit portion comprises a first electrical connector housing and electrical terminals within a second end of the first housing. The base portion comprises a base mount and a second housing having a first end pivotably connected to the base mount, the second housing being pivotable at a joint. The base portion may also comprise a second electrical connector housing and electrical terminals within a second end of the second housing for electrical connection to the conduit portion. Mechanical fastening components of the base portion and the conduit portion enable a mechanical connection between the base portion and the conduit portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: TerraLUX, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Christopher M. White, Brett James Pardikes
  • Patent number: 9631789
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a downlight illumination device is upgraded to an illumination device based on one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) via a retrofit kit that includes (i) a lighting module comprising one or more LEDs, (ii) a driver module comprising circuitry for receiving power from the power source and supplying compatible power to the one or more LEDs, (iii) a flexible conduit connecting the lighting module to the driver module and containing therewithin a plurality of wires electrically connecting the lighting module to the driver module, and (iv) an alignment bracket for attachment within the housing and configured to receive the lighting module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: TerraLUX, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. White, Brett James Pardikes, Steven Howard Ray
  • Publication number: 20160327252
    Abstract: A lighting system and related methods are disclosed herein. The lighting system may have a mounting fixture and a light fixture. The mounting fixture is configured to engage a mounting surface. The light fixture is configured to engage the mounting fixture and has a driver configured to drive a light source. A first fastener having a movable elongated member is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in an extended configuration. A second fastener having a quick connect feature is configured to removably couple the light fixture to the mounting fixture in a retracted configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
  • Publication number: 20160190737
    Abstract: An electrical connection system connecting a flexible conduit to electrical conductors, comprising a conduit portion and a removably attachable base portion. The conduit portion retains an end of the conduit, via a retention mechanism within a first housing at a first end. The conduit portion comprises a first electrical connector housing and electrical terminals within a second end of the first housing. The base portion comprises a base mount and a second housing having a first end pivotably connected to the base mount, the second housing being pivotable at a joint. The base portion may also comprise a second electrical connector housing and electrical terminals within a second end of the second housing for electrical connection to the conduit portion. Mechanical fastening components of the base portion and the conduit portion enable a mechanical connection between the base portion and the conduit portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Christopher M. White, Brett James Pardikes
  • Patent number: 9341354
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a system for providing an LED illumination source on a surface includes a light module comprising (i) an illumination area for receiving one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and (ii) slip joints at first and second ends of the light module, each slip joint comprising a slip joint slot, and at least one bracket for mounting the light module to the surface, the at least one bracket having (i) a fitting frictionally receivable within one of the slip joint slots and (ii) a mounting region engageable to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: TerraLUX, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett James Pardikes, Steven Howard Ray
  • Publication number: 20150276141
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a downlight illumination device is upgraded to an illumination device based on one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) via a retrofit kit that includes (i) a lighting module comprising one or more LEDs, (ii) a driver module comprising circuitry for receiving power from the power source and supplying compatible power to the one or more LEDs, (iii) a flexible conduit connecting the lighting module to the driver module and containing therewithin a plurality of wires electrically connecting the lighting module to the driver module, and (iv) an alignment bracket for attachment within the housing and configured to receive the lighting module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher M. White, Brett James Pardikes, Steven Howard Ray
  • Publication number: 20140133150
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a system for providing an LED illumination source on a surface includes a light module comprising (i) an illumination area for receiving one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and (ii) slip joints at first and second ends of the light module, each slip joint comprising a slip joint slot, and at least one bracket for mounting the light module to the surface, the at least one bracket having (i) a fitting frictionally receivable within one of the slip joint slots and (ii) a mounting region engageable to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: TerraLUX, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett James Pardikes, Steven Howard Ray
  • Publication number: 20130258667
    Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting optics to an LED lighting module include a retainer engageable with the lighting module and a removable upper plate for securing the optics in the retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes