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).
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Patent number: 11022281Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: LEDVANCE LLCInventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
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Publication number: 20200256544Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: LEDVANCE LLCInventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
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Patent number: 10677428Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 8, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: LEDVANCE LLCInventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
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Patent number: 10415789Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Inventors: Christopher M. White, Brett James Pardikes, Steven Howard Ray
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Publication number: 20190264896Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: LEDVANCE LLCInventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
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Patent number: 10309626Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
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Publication number: 20180274760Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: LEDVANCE LLCInventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
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Patent number: 9989224Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Ledvance LLCInventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
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Publication number: 20170268742Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Christopher M. White, Brett James Pardikes, Steven Howard Ray
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Patent number: 9692176Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: TerraLUX, Inc.Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Christopher M. White, Brett James Pardikes
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Patent number: 9631789Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: TerraLUX, Inc.Inventors: Christopher M. White, Brett James Pardikes, Steven Howard Ray
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Publication number: 20160327252Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes, Christopher M. White
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Publication number: 20160190737Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Christopher M. White, Brett James Pardikes
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Patent number: 9341354Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: TerraLUX, Inc.Inventors: Brett James Pardikes, Steven Howard Ray
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Publication number: 20150276141Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Christopher M. White, Brett James Pardikes, Steven Howard Ray
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Publication number: 20140133150Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: TerraLUX, Inc.Inventors: Brett James Pardikes, Steven Howard Ray
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Publication number: 20130258667Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Steven Howard Ray, Brett James Pardikes