Patents by Inventor Tanner J. Leland
Tanner J. Leland 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: 9678116Abstract: A TRIAC low voltage dimming control system for effectively controlling the dimming of low voltage lighting using a TRIAC dimmer. The TRIAC low voltage dimming control system generally includes a TRIAC analyzer that applies a test voltage to a TRIAC dimmer and measures the amount of time required for the TRIAC dimmer to conduct electricity. Utilizing the measured time for the TRIAC dimmer to conduct electricity, the TRIAC analyzer is able to calculate an approximate state of the TRIAC dimmer and provide a corresponding level of DC electrical power to a DC load.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Inspired LED, LLCInventors: Tanner J. Leland, James J. Levante, Randy J. Wright
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Patent number: 9425536Abstract: A wall outlet lighting power supply system for efficiently providing electrical power to low voltage lighting utilizing a conventional AC wall outlet. The wall outlet lighting power supply system generally includes a housing, a power plug attached to the housing for electrically connecting to a power socket of a conventional wall outlet, a low voltage power supply positioned within the housing and electrically connected to the power plug, and a plurality of low voltage wires extending from housing and electrically connected to the low voltage power supply. The housing includes at least one spacer to maintain a rear wall of the housing in a parallel relationship with respect to a building wall when connected to the wall outlet. The housing includes a door to provide access to a wiring area. The housing also includes at least one opening to allow for the low voltage wires to extend through.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Inspired LED, LLCInventors: James J. Levante, Tanner J. Leland
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Publication number: 20160195572Abstract: A TRIAC low voltage dimming control system for effectively controlling the dimming of low voltage lighting using a TRIAC dimmer. The TRIAC low voltage dimming control system generally includes a TRIAC analyzer that applies a test voltage to a TRIAC dimmer and measures the amount of time required for the TRIAC dimmer to conduct electricity. Utilizing the measured time for the TRIAC dimmer to conduct electricity, the TRIAC analyzer is able to calculate an approximate state of the TRIAC dimmer and provide a corresponding level of DC electrical power to a DC load.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Tanner J. Leland, James J. Levante, Randy J. Wright
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Publication number: 20160081146Abstract: A TRIAC low voltage dimming control system for effectively controlling the dimming of low voltage lighting using a TRIAC dimmer. The TRIAC low voltage dimming control system generally includes a TRIAC analyzer that applies a test voltage to a TRIAC dimmer and measures the amount of time required for the TRIAC dimmer to conduct electricity. Utilizing the measured time for the TRIAC dimmer to conduct electricity, the TRIAC analyzer is able to calculate an approximate state of the TRIAC dimmer and provide a corresponding level of DC electrical power to a DC load.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Tanner J. Leland, James J. Levante, Randy J. Wright
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Patent number: 9288851Abstract: A TRIAC low voltage dimming control system for effectively controlling the dimming of low voltage lighting using a TRIAC dimmer. The TRIAC low voltage dimming control system generally includes a TRIAC analyzer that applies a test voltage to a TRIAC dimmer and measures the amount of time required for the TRIAC dimmer to conduct electricity. Utilizing the measured time for the TRIAC dimmer to conduct electricity, the TRIAC analyzer is able to calculate an approximate state of the TRIAC dimmer and provide a corresponding level of DC electrical power to a DC load.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Inspired LED, LLCInventors: Tanner J. Leland, James J. Levante, Randy J. Wright
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Publication number: 20150362164Abstract: A lighting power supply system for providing efficient installation and operation of a low voltage power supply within an existing electrical box. The lighting power supply system generally includes a housing formed and adapted to fit within a conventional electrical box, a low voltage power supply positioned within the housing and a power switch attached to the housing. The power switch is electrically connected to the low voltage power supply within the housing. A dimmer switch is attached to the housing and is electrically connected to the power switch to provide dimmable low voltage power to a light strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: James J. Levante, Tanner J. Leland
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Publication number: 20150364851Abstract: A wall outlet lighting power supply system for efficiently providing electrical power to low voltage lighting utilizing a conventional AC wall outlet. The wall outlet lighting power supply system generally includes a housing, a power plug attached to the housing for electrically connecting to a power socket of a conventional wall outlet, a low voltage power supply positioned within the housing and electrically connected to the power plug, and a plurality of low voltage wires extending from housing and electrically connected to the low voltage power supply. The housing includes at least one spacer to maintain a rear wall of the housing in a parallel relationship with respect to a building wall when connected to the wall outlet. The housing includes a door to provide access to a wiring area. The housing also includes at least one opening to allow for the low voltage wires to extend through.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: James J. Levante, Tanner J. Leland
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Patent number: 9115858Abstract: An extended length flexible LED light strip system for extending the length of a flexible LED light strip. The extended length flexible LED light strip system generally includes a protective covering having a passage, a light strip extending within the passage of the protective covering, a first power bus and a second power bus within the protective covering, and a plurality of connectors electrically connecting the light strip to the power buses at selected lengths. A power coupler is provided that includes a pair of prongs that extend into the protective covering and electrically contact the power buses to provide DC power to the power buses.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Inspired LED, LLCInventors: James J. Levante, Tanner J. Leland
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Patent number: 9057504Abstract: A LED strip light connector system for providing a reliable connection between a flexible LED light strip and a connector. The LED strip light connector system generally includes a connector adapted to receive an end of a light strip, and a support member extending outwardly from the connector to support the light strip near the connector. The light strip is attached to the surface of the support member thereby preventing movement of the light strip with respect to the connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2014Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Inspired LED, LLCInventors: James J. Levante, Tanner J. Leland
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Publication number: 20140334142Abstract: An extended length flexible LED light strip system for extending the length of a flexible LED light strip. The extended length flexible LED light strip system generally includes a protective covering having a passage, a light strip extending within the passage of the protective covering, a first power bus and a second power bus within the protective covering, and a plurality of connectors electrically connecting the light strip to the power buses at selected lengths. A power coupler is provided that includes a pair of prongs that extend into the protective covering and electrically contact the power buses to provide DC power to the power buses.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Inspired LED, LLCInventors: James J. Levante, Tanner J. Leland
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Publication number: 20140218924Abstract: A LED strip light connector system for providing a reliable connection between a flexible LED light strip and a connector. The LED strip light connector system generally includes a connector adapted to receive an end of a light strip, and a support member extending outwardly from the connector to support the light strip near the connector. The light strip is attached to the surface of the support member thereby preventing movement of the light strip with respect to the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: James J. Levante, Tanner J. Leland
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Patent number: 8714772Abstract: A LED strip light connector system for providing a reliable connection between a flexible LED light strip and a connector. The LED strip light connector system generally includes a connector adapted to receive an end of a light strip, and a support member extending outwardly from the connector to support the light strip near the connector. The light strip is attached to the surface of the support member thereby preventing movement of the light strip with respect to the connector.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Inspired LED, LLCInventors: James J. Levante, Tanner J. Leland