Patents by Inventor Thomas Garber

Thomas Garber 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: 11953186
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a light emitting apparatus comprising a housing portion that is rotatably coupled to a base portion, wherein the housing portion is adjustable on two axes of rotation. In certain embodiments, the housing portion may be selectively disconnected from the base portion. The light emitting apparatus may comprise at least one LED operably engaged with at least one LED driver to have a variable lumen output. In accordance with certain embodiments, the housing portion comprises at least one lens portion configured to enable one or more interchangeable/modifiable beam spread optics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Emery Allen, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Garber
  • Patent number: 11927311
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to various embodiments to enable the assembly, construction, and operation of a miniature integrated LED lamp comprising an envelope positioned at a distal end of a solid body portion and a base positioned at a proximal end of the solid body. The envelope further comprises a transparent light diffuser enclosing a semi-cylindrical light pipe containing one or more LEDs populated on its external surface and a LED driver positioned internally within a formed lumen of the light pipe. The light pipe and LED driver are physically and or electrically connected to a cylindrical heatsink encapsulated within the envelope and body portion of the bulb, facilitating thermal management. The envelope and base are assembled together with one or more specific lamp bases to form an LED lamp satisfying performance standards suitable for retrofit or replacement of a standard INC or halogen lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: EmeryAllen, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Garber
  • Publication number: 20240019111
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a light emitting apparatus comprising a housing portion that is rotatably coupled to a base portion, wherein the housing portion is adjustable on two axes of rotation. In certain embodiments, the housing portion may be selectively disconnected from the base portion. The light emitting apparatus may comprise at least one LED operably engaged with at least one LED driver to have a variable lumen output. In accordance with certain embodiments, the housing portion comprises at least one lens portion configured to enable one or more interchangeable/modifiable beam spread optics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventor: Thomas Garber
  • Patent number: 11668450
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a light emitting apparatus comprising a directional LED array and an opaque lens configured to disperse light in an omnidirectional output pattern while maintaining similar light dispersion and heat dissipation performance as that of translucent lenses. In accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure, the desired optical properties of the present light emitting apparatus may be enabled through the use of a lens constructed from a polycarbonate or polycarbonate blend material melt blended with a concentration of organic diffusion particles to comprise a thermoplastic matrix having a desired opacity and optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: EmeryAllen, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Garber
  • Publication number: 20220252227
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to various embodiments to enable the assembly, construction, and operation of a miniature integrated LED lamp comprising an envelope positioned at a distal end of a solid body portion and a base positioned at a proximal end of the solid body. The envelope further comprises a transparent light diffuser enclosing a semi-cylindrical light pipe containing one or more LEDs populated on its external surface and a LED driver positioned internally within a formed lumen of the light pipe. The light pipe and LED driver are physically and or electrically connected to a cylindrical heatsink encapsulated within the envelope and body portion of the bulb, facilitating thermal management. The envelope and base are assembled together with one or more specific lamp bases to form an LED lamp satisfying performance standards suitable for retrofit or replacement of a standard INC or halogen lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas Garber
  • Publication number: 20220235914
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a light emitting apparatus comprising a directional LED array and an opaque lens configured to disperse light in an omnidirectional output pattern while maintaining similar light dispersion and heat dissipation performance as that of translucent lenses. In accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure, the desired optical properties of the present light emitting apparatus may be enabled through the use of a lens constructed from a polycarbonate or polycarbonate blend material melt blended with a concentration of organic diffusion particles to comprise a thermoplastic matrix having a desired opacity and optical characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas Garber
  • Patent number: 11306876
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to various embodiments to enable the assembly, construction, and operation of a miniature integrated LED lamp comprising an envelope positioned at a distal end of a solid body portion and a base positioned at a proximal end of the solid body. The envelope further comprises a transparent light diffuser enclosing a semi-cylindrical light pipe containing one or more LEDs populated on its external surface and a LED driver positioned internally within a formed lumen of the light pipe. The light pipe and LED driver are physically and or electrically connected to a cylindrical heatsink encapsulated within the envelope and body portion of the bulb, facilitating thermal management. The envelope and base are assembled together with one or more specific lamp bases to form an LED lamp satisfying performance standards suitable for retrofit or replacement of a standard INC or halogen lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: EmeryAllen, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Garber
  • Patent number: 11242974
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a light emitting apparatus comprising a directional LED array and an opaque lens configured to disperse light in an omnidirectional output pattern while maintaining similar light dispersion and heat dissipation performance as that of translucent lenses. In accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure, the desired optical properties of the present light emitting apparatus may be enabled through the use of a lens constructed from a polycarbonate or polycarbonate blend material melt blended with a concentration of organic diffusion particles to comprise a thermoplastic matrix having a desired opacity and optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: EmeryAllen, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Garber
  • Publication number: 20200224828
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to various embodiments to enable the assembly, construction, and operation of a miniature integrated LED lamp comprising an envelope positioned at a distal end of a solid body portion and a base positioned at a proximal end of the solid body. The envelope further comprises a transparent light diffuser enclosing a semi-cylindrical light pipe containing one or more LEDs populated on its external surface and a LED driver positioned internally within a formed lumen of the light pipe. The light pipe and LED driver are physically and or electrically connected to a cylindrical heatsink encapsulated within the envelope and body portion of the bulb, facilitating thermal management. The envelope and base are assembled together with one or more specific lamp bases to form an LED lamp satisfying performance standards suitable for retrofit or replacement of a standard INC or halogen lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventor: Thomas Garber
  • Patent number: 10605412
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to various embodiments to enable the assembly, construction, and operation of a miniature integrated LED lamp comprising an envelope positioned at a distal end of a solid body portion and a base positioned at a proximal end of the solid body. The envelope further comprises a transparent light diffuser enclosing a semi-cylindrical light pipe containing one or more LEDs populated on its external surface and a LED driver positioned internally within a formed lumen of the light pipe. The light pipe and LED driver are physically and or electrically connected to a cylindrical heatsink encapsulated within the envelope and body portion of the bulb, facilitating thermal management. The envelope and base are assembled together with one or more specific lamp bases to form an LED lamp satisfying performance standards suitable for retrofit or replacement of a standard INC or halogen lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: EmeryAllen, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Garber
  • Publication number: 20130016504
    Abstract: A system for mounting a lighting fixture to a surface may include an elongate mounting member (“EMM”) and a retaining element. The EMM may include a first end, a second end, and a shaft therebetween. The second end of the EMM may be configured to connect to a fixture mounting screw that is attached to a mounting surface, and the EMM may be configured to be received by an aperture defined by a fixture pan of the light fixture. The retaining element may be configured to be removably attachable to a portion of the shaft of the EMM and, when attached to the EMM, configured to support a fixture pan of the light fixture while the fixture pan is separated a distance from the mounting surface. This allows an installer to perform operations between the fixture pan and the mounting surface without the installer having to support the fixture pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: Quoizel, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas A. Garber
  • Patent number: 6991352
    Abstract: A light fixture having a support system for holding the light fixture during installation, thereby allowing the user to have both hands free for wiring. The system includes a bracket configured to be mounted to an electrical box. A tether extends from the light fixture and has a connecting element for releasably attaching the tether to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Quoizel, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Garber, Gregory H. Winch
  • Publication number: 20040218396
    Abstract: A light fixture having a support system for holding the light fixture during installation, thereby allowing the user to have both hands free for wiring. The system includes a bracket configured to be mounted to an electrical box. A tether extends from the light fixture and has a connecting element for releasably attaching the tether to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas A. Garber, Gregory H. Winch
  • Publication number: 20040151002
    Abstract: A light fixture having at least one candle assembly and a supporting base (such as a radial arm of the light fixture) that carries the candle assembly. A coupling arrangement is adapted to permit the candle assembly to be rigidly connected to the supporting base for use. In addition, the coupling arrangement allows the candle assembly to be knocked down for packaging without disconnecting the electrical wires provided for connecting the candle assembly to a source of power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas A. Garber, Kenneth J. Houry
  • Patent number: 6394632
    Abstract: A lamp comprises a light socket supported by a lamp column extending up from a base. The light socket includes a pull cord for operating same. A pull cord guide device is attached to the lamp and includes an extension portion extending laterally from an axis of the lamp column. The extension portion of the pull cord guide device defines a guide hole located adjacent to a distal end thereof. The pull cord extends through the guide hole so as to be spaced apart from the lamp column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Quoizel, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd L. Phillips, Thomas A. Garber
  • Patent number: 5865647
    Abstract: An electrical socket for a landscape lighting fixture includes a body having two side walls and two end walls extending between the side walls. The side and end walls cooperate to form a hollow interior for receiving a lamp. Each of the end walls is outwardly movable to permit one or more protrusions on the lamp to be received by the socket and includes one or more abutment surfaces each adapted to be engaged one of the protrusions to resist removal of the lamp from the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: The L.D. Kichler Co.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Garber, George J. Uhler
  • Patent number: D380569
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: The L.D. Kichler Co.
    Inventor: Thomas A. Garber
  • Patent number: D850663
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Emery Allen, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Garber
  • Patent number: D869009
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: EmeryAllen, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Garber
  • Patent number: D933858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: EmeryAllen, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Garber