Patents by Inventor THOMAS PLACE

THOMAS PLACE 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: 12002915
    Abstract: LED chips comprising pluralities of active regions on the same submount are provided. These active regions are individually addressable, such that beams output from the LEDs can be controlled simply by selectively activating the desired active region in the plurality without requiring advanced optics and reflectors comprising complex moving parts. In some embodiments, one or more active regions can surround one or more other active regions. In some embodiments, the various active regions are individually addressable by virtue of each active region comprising its own anode and sharing a common cathode. In some embodiments, the various active regions are individually addressable by virtue of each active region comprising its own cathode and sharing a common anode. In some embodiments, each active region comprises its own anode and its own cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: CreeLED, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Place, Kevin Ward Haberern
  • Patent number: 11916165
    Abstract: Monolithic LED chips are disclosed comprising a plurality of active regions on a submount, wherein the submount comprises integral electrically conductive interconnect elements in electrical contact with the active regions and electrically connecting at least some of the active regions in series. The submount also comprises an integral insulator element electrically insulating at least some of the interconnect elements and active regions from other elements of the submount. The active regions are mounted in close proximity to one another with at least some of the active regions having a space between adjacent ones of the active regions that is 10 percent or less of the width of one or more of the active regions. The space is substantially not visible when the LED chip is emitting, such that the LED chips emits light similar to a filament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: CreeLED, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Haberern, Matthew Donofrio, Bennett Langsdorf, Thomas Place, Michael John Bergmann
  • Publication number: 20220158058
    Abstract: LED chips comprising pluralities of active regions on the same submount are provided. These active regions are individually addressable, such that beams output from the LEDs can be controlled simply by selectively activating the desired active region in the plurality without requiring advanced optics and reflectors comprising complex moving parts. In some embodiments, one or more active regions can surround one or more other active regions. In some embodiments, the various active regions are individually addressable by virtue of each active region comprising its own anode and sharing a common cathode. In some embodiments, the various active regions are individually addressable by virtue of each active region comprising its own cathode and sharing a common anode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Place, Kevin Ward Haberern
  • Patent number: 11251348
    Abstract: Described herein are LED chips comprising pluralities of active regions on the same submount. These active regions are individually addressable, such that beam output from the LEDs can be controlled simply by selectively activating the desired active region in the plurality without resorting to incorporation of advanced optics and reflectors comprising complex moving parts. In some embodiments, one or more active regions can surround one or more other active regions. In some embodiments, the various active regions are individually addressable by virtue of each active region comprising its own anode and sharing a common cathode. In some embodiments, the various active regions are individually addressable by virtue of each active region comprising its own cathode and sharing a common anode. In some embodiments, each active region comprises its own anode and its own cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: CREELED, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Place, Kevin Ward Haberern
  • Publication number: 20210020805
    Abstract: Monolithic LED chips are disclosed comprising a plurality of active regions on a submount, wherein the submount comprises integral electrically conductive interconnect elements in electrical contact with the active regions and electrically connecting at least some of the active regions in series. The submount also comprises an integral insulator element electrically insulating at least some of the interconnect elements and active regions from other elements of the submount. The active regions are mounted in close proximity to one another with at least some of the active regions having a space between adjacent ones of the active regions that is 10 percent or less of the width of one or more of the active regions. The space is substantially not visible when the LED chip is emitting, such that the LED chips emits light similar to a filament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin W. Haberern, Matthew Donofrio, Bennett Langsdorf, Thomas Place, Michael John Bergmann
  • Patent number: 10847701
    Abstract: Lighting modules and methods of manufacturing the same. The lighting module described herein may include a flexible printed circuit board substrate, light emitting diodes mounted on one side of the printed circuit board substrate, and thermally-conductive substrate plates opposite of the light emitting diodes to provide structural support and thermal management.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Aura Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Nevins, Thomas Place, Douglas Bennett, Brighton Owen
  • Patent number: 10797201
    Abstract: Monolithic LED chips are disclosed comprising a plurality of active regions on submount, wherein the submount comprises integral electrically conductive interconnect elements in electrical contact with the active regions and electrically connecting at least some of the active regions in series. The submount also comprises an integral insulator element electrically insulating at least some of the interconnect elements and active regions from other elements of the submount. The active regions are mounted in close proximity to one another with at least some of the active regions having a space between adjacent ones of the active regions that is 10 percent or less of the width of one or more of the active regions. The space is substantially not visible when the LED chip is emitting, such that the LED chips emits light similar to a filament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Haberern, Matthew Donofrio, Bennett Langsdorf, Thomas Place, Michael John Bergmann
  • Publication number: 20200098962
    Abstract: Lighting modules and methods of manufacturing the same. The lighting module described herein may include a flexible printed circuit board substrate, light emitting diodes mounted on one side of the printed circuit board substrate, and thermally-conductive substrate plates opposite of the light emitting diodes to provide structural support and thermal management.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Jeremy Nevins, Thomas Place, Douglas Bennett, Brighton Owen
  • Publication number: 20190074407
    Abstract: Monolithic LED chips are disclosed comprising a plurality of active regions on submount, wherein the submount comprises integral electrically conductive interconnect elements in electrical contact with the active regions and electrically connecting at least some of the active regions in series. The submount also comprises an integral insulator element electrically insulating at least some of the interconnect elements and active regions from other elements of the submount. The active regions are mounted in close proximity to one another with at least some of the active regions having a space between adjacent ones of the active regions that is 10 percent or less of the width of one or more of the active regions. The space is substantially not visible when the LED chip is emitting, such that the LED chips emits light similar to a filament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin W. Haberern, Matthew Donofrio, Bennett Langsdorf, Thomas Place, Michael John Bergmann
  • Patent number: 10115860
    Abstract: Monolithic LED chips are disclosed comprising a plurality of active regions on submount, wherein the submount comprises integral electrically conductive interconnect elements in electrical contact with the active regions and electrically connecting at least some of the active regions in series. The submount also comprises an integral insulator element electrically insulating at least some of the interconnect elements and active regions from other elements of the submount. The active regions are mounted in close proximity to one another with at least some of the active regions having a space between adjacent ones of the active regions that is 10 percent or less of the width of one or more of the active regions. The space is substantially not visible when the LED chip is emitting, such that the LED chips emits light similar to a filament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Haberern, Matthew Donofrio, Bennett Langsdorf, Thomas Place, Michael John Bergmann
  • Publication number: 20170309778
    Abstract: Monolithic LED chips are disclosed comprising a plurality of active regions on submount, wherein the submount comprises integral electrically conductive interconnect elements in electrical contact with the active regions and electrically connecting at least some of the active regions in series. The submount also comprises an integral insulator element electrically insulating at least some of the interconnect elements and active regions from other elements of the submount. The active regions are mounted in close proximity to one another with at least some of the active regions having a space between adjacent ones of the active regions that is 10 percent or less of the width of one or more of the active regions. The space is substantially not visible when the LED chip is emitting, such that the LED chips emits light similar to a filament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin W. Haberern, Matthew Donofrio, Bennett Langsdorf, Thomas Place, Michael John Bergmann
  • Patent number: 9728676
    Abstract: Monolithic LED chips are disclosed comprising a plurality of active regions on a submount, wherein the submount comprises integral electrically conductive interconnect elements in electrical contact with the active regions and electrically connecting at least some of the active regions in series. The submount also comprises an integral insulator element electrically insulating at least some of the interconnect elements and active regions from other elements of the submount. The active regions are mounted in close proximity to one another with at least some of the active regions having a space between adjacent ones of the active regions that is 10 percent or less of the width of one or more of the active regions. The space is substantially not visible when the LED chip is emitting, such that the LED chips emits light similar to a filament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin W. Haberern, Matthew Donofrio, Bennett Langsdorf, Thomas Place, Michael John Bergmann
  • Patent number: 9412907
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of light emitting chips and packages with improved current spreading structures, such as non-uniform via structures or varied via structures. In some embodiments, these structures may be used to regulate current flow and current crowding in order to improve emitter efficiency and uniformity. Some embodiments of this disclosure may also refer to contact pad placement to improve current flow. In some embodiments of non-uniform via structures, the size of the vias may vary, whereas in other embodiments, the shape or spacing between the vias may vary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Place, Bennett Dean Langsdorf
  • Publication number: 20150228876
    Abstract: Described herein are LED chips comprising pluralities of active regions on the same submount. These active regions are individually addressable, such that beam output from the LEDs can be controlled simply by selectively activating the desired active region in the plurality without resorting to incorporation of advanced optics and reflectors comprising complex moving parts. In some embodiments, one or more active regions can surround one or more other active regions. In some embodiments, the various active regions are individually addressable by virtue of each active region comprising its own anode and sharing a common cathode. In some embodiments, the various active regions are individually addressable by virtue of each active region comprising its own cathode and sharing a common anode. In some embodiments, each active region comprises its own anode and its own cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Place, Kevin Ward Haberern
  • Publication number: 20140070245
    Abstract: Monolithic LED chips are disclosed comprising a plurality of active regions on a submount, wherein the submount comprises integral electrically conductive interconnect elements in electrical contact with the active regions and electrically connecting at least some of the active regions in series. The submount also comprises an integral insulator element electrically insulating at least some of the interconnect elements and active regions from other elements of the submount. The active regions are mounted in close proximity to one another with at least some of the active regions having a space between adjacent ones of the active regions that is 10 percent or less of the width of one or more of the active regions. The space is substantially not visible when the LED chip is emitting, such that the LED chips emits light similar to a filament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: CREE, INC.
    Inventors: KEVIN W. HABERERN, MATTHEW DONOFRIO, BENNETT LANGSDORF, THOMAS PLACE, MICHAEL JOHN BERGMANN