Patents by Inventor Timothy Drew Ferrie
Timothy Drew Ferrie 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: 10446065Abstract: A lighting system having a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration on at least one carrier, such that the lighting units form an array of lighting units. The array of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing has one or more arrays of lighting units.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Quaal, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer, Chad Chu
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Patent number: 10443824Abstract: A lighting system having a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration on at least one carrier, such that the lighting units form an array of lighting units. The array of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing has one or more arrays of lighting units.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Quaal, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer, Chad Chu
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Patent number: 9410665Abstract: The invention described herein is directed to different embodiments of a low profile lighting unit that in some embodiments is adapted to conform to the shape of the mounting surface and/or adapted to be adjustable so as to be arranged in different configurations to accommodate various lighting applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: THE SLOAN COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Justin Lind, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Bruce Quaal
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Patent number: 9200788Abstract: A lighting system comprising a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units including a housing, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB within the housing. The light emitting elements arranged on an angled surface such that the light emitting elements emit light in a sideways direction from the lighting units. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration, such that the lighting units form a row of lighting units. The row of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing comprises one or more rows of lighting units.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: THE SLOAN COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Timothy Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer, Bruce Quaal
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Patent number: 9170000Abstract: The present embodiments provide channel letter lighting devices and/or systems. A lighting system, comprising a plurality of electrically connected lighting units, comprising conductors to provide an electrical signal to each of the units. Each of the lighting units comprise a housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) mounted within the housing and having a plurality of tabs and a plurality light emitting elements on the tabs. The tabs are angled in relation of the remainder of the PCB or housing. The electrical signal applied to the light emitting elements causes them to emit light substantially away from said housing. The lighting system further comprises a sealant within the housing filling cavities around the light emitting elements and the cavity around said PCB and a mounting mechanism for mounting the unit to a structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: THE SLOAN COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Bruce Quaal, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer
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Patent number: 9074743Abstract: A lighting assembly comprising a housing including a front surface and a back surface, a plurality of light emitting elements on a printed circuit board (PCB) within said housing, and a reflector proximate the light emitting elements. The reflector comprises a plurality of reflective cups, wherein each reflective cup is configured to receive a respective light emitting element. The reflector is adapted to reflect light emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements in accordance with a desired light distribution pattern.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Heim, Timothy Drew Ferrie, John Koteles, Min Gwak, Sam Fisher
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Patent number: 9004719Abstract: A channel letter lighting system comprising a channel letter housing including a light transmissive face, a rear wall and at least one trim cap adapted to receive the light transmissive face and rear wall. A plurality of light emitting units within the channel letter housing and at least one optical element proximate the plurality of light emitting units, wherein the at least one optical element is configured to direct light emitted from the plurality of light emitting units in a direction away from the face and towards the rear wall or the opposing trim cap. The channel letter lighting system arranged to provide low profile channel letters.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Quaal, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Justin Lind, Chad Chu, Aaron Meyer
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Patent number: 8899784Abstract: A lighting system comprising a system housing, a plurality of lighting units and first and second conductors electrically connected to said plurality of lighting units. The lighting units comprising a housing including a top portion and a bottom portion, a plurality of light emitting elements on a printed circuit board (PCB) within said housing. The top portion and bottom portion adapted to be coupled together to form the housing and form a seal to protect the components within the housing. The top portion further configured to comprise light altering characteristics so as to direct and shape emitted light from the plurality of light emitting elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Meyer, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Bruce Quaal
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Patent number: 8845131Abstract: A lighting system comprising a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units including a housing, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB within the housing. The light emitting elements arranged on an angled surface such that the light emitting elements emit light in a sideways direction from the lighting units. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration, such that the lighting units form a row of lighting units. The row of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing comprises one or more rows of lighting units.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: The Sloan Company, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer, Bruce Quaal
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Publication number: 20140268785Abstract: A lighting system comprising a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units including a housing, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB within the housing. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration on at least one carrier, such that the lighting units form an array of lighting units. The array of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing comprises one or more arrays of lighting units.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Bruce Quaal, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer, Chad Chu
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Publication number: 20140268741Abstract: A channel letter lighting system comprising a channel letter housing including a light transmissive face, a rear wall and at least one trim cap adapted to receive the light transmissive face and rear wall. A plurality of light emitting units within the channel letter housing and at least one optical element proximate the plurality of light emitting units, wherein the at least one optical element is configured to direct light emitted from the plurality of light emitting units in a direction away from the face and towards the rear wall or the opposing trim cap. The channel letter lighting system arranged to provide low profile channel letters.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Bruce Quaal, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Justin Lind, Chad Chu, Aaron Meyer
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Publication number: 20140268786Abstract: A lighting system comprising a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units including a housing, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB within the housing. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration on at least one carrier, such that the lighting units form an array of lighting units. The array of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing comprises one or more arrays of lighting units.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Bruce Quaal, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer, Chad Chu
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Publication number: 20140247595Abstract: The invention described herein is directed to different embodiments of a low profile lighting unit that in some embodiments is adapted to conform to the shape of the mounting surface and/or adapted to be adjustable so as to be arranged in different configurations to accommodate various lighting applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventors: Justin Lind, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Bruce Quaal
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Publication number: 20140016298Abstract: The invention described herein is directed to different embodiments of a low profile lighting unit that in some embodiments is adapted to conform to the shape of the mounting surface and/or adapted to be adjustable so as to be arranged in different configurations to accommodate various lighting applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Justin Lind, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Bruce Quaal
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Publication number: 20130077300Abstract: A lighting system comprising a system housing, a plurality of lighting units and first and second conductors electrically connected to said plurality of lighting units. The lighting units comprising a housing including a top portion and a bottom portion, a plurality of light emitting elements on a printed circuit board (PCB) within said housing. The top portion and bottom portion adapted to be coupled together to form the housing and form a seal to protect the components within the housing. The top portion further configured to comprise light altering characteristics so as to direct and shape emitted light from the plurality of light emitting elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Aaron Meyer, Timothy Drew Ferrie, Bruce Quaal
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Publication number: 20130058090Abstract: A lighting system comprising a light box housing, a plurality of lighting units including a housing, a plurality of light emitting elements mounted on a PCB within the housing. The light emitting elements arranged on an angled surface such that the light emitting elements emit light in a sideways direction from the lighting units. The lighting units can also be interconnected in a daisy-chain configuration, such that the lighting units form a row of lighting units. The row of lighting units adapted to be mounted within the light box housing, wherein the light box housing comprises one or more rows of lighting units.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Timothy Drew Ferrie, Aaron Meyer, Bruce Quaal
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Publication number: 20130051017Abstract: A lighting assembly comprising a housing including a front surface and a back surface, a plurality of light emitting elements on a printed circuit board (PCB) within said housing, and a reflector proximate the light emitting elements. The reflector comprises a plurality of reflective cups, wherein each reflective cup is configured to receive a respective light emitting element. The reflector is adapted to reflect light emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements in accordance with a desired light distribution pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Matthew Heim, Timothy Drew Ferrie, John Koteles, Min Gwak, Sam Fisher