Patents by Inventor Wesley Buck

Wesley Buck 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).

  • Publication number: 20200323061
    Abstract: A power and control system is disclosed. An LED driver is sized and adapted to fit within a single compartment of an electrical gang box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Randall Holleschau, Russell Petersen, Wesley Buck
  • Patent number: 10655827
    Abstract: Junction boxes for enclosing and making electrical connections to LED drivers are disclosed. The junction boxes include a bottom or base and a cover. Dividers arising from the base divide the junction box into high-voltage and low-voltage compartments. A cut-out open at the top of each divider allows drivers to be placed in a junction box without having to pull wires through holes or openings. Typically, the base is open along one long sidewall, with the cover being L-shaped to complete the enclosure. Various mounting mechanisms are disclosed for securing drivers within junction boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Elemental LED, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Buck, Russell Petersen
  • Patent number: 10588187
    Abstract: A power and control assembly is disclosed. An LED driver is sized and adapted to fit within a single compartment of an electrical gang box. The driver has a groove or channel, and an electrical element, such as a switch, is sized to fit within the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Elemental LED, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Holleschau, Russell Petersen, Wesley Buck
  • Publication number: 20190281674
    Abstract: A power and control assembly is disclosed. An LED driver is sized and adapted to fit within a single compartment of an electrical gang box. The driver has a groove or channel, and an electrical element, such as a switch, is sized to fit within the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: Elemental LED, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Holleschau, Russell Petersen, Wesley Buck
  • Patent number: 10349476
    Abstract: A power and control assembly is disclosed. An LED driver is sized and adapted to fit within a single compartment of an electrical gang box, such as a two-gang box. An alternating current (AC) dimmer or other component is installed in an adjacent compartment. The AC dimmer supplies its output to the LED driver, which converts the AC power to an appropriate direct current (DC) power for LED lighting fixtures. The LED driver is typically recessed into the compartment, and is covered by a switch or another control element. In some cases, the switch may be a mechanical dummy selected for its aesthetic or fascial characteristics. In other cases, the switch or control element may be functional. With similar multiple-gang boxes, a number of drivers may be installed in the gang box and switches may allow both dimming and zone control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Elemental LED, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Holleschau, Russell Petersen, Wesley Buck
  • Publication number: 20190063737
    Abstract: Junction boxes for enclosing and making electrical connections to LED drivers are disclosed. The junction boxes include a bottom or base and a cover. Dividers arising from the base divide the junction box into high-voltage and low-voltage compartments. A cut-out open at the top of each divider allows drivers to be placed in a junction box without having to pull wires through holes or openings. Typically, the base is open along one long sidewall, with the cover being L-shaped to complete the enclosure. Various mounting mechanisms are disclosed for securing drivers within junction boxes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Wesley Buck, Russell Petersen
  • Patent number: 10113728
    Abstract: Junction boxes for enclosing and making electrical connections to multiple LED drivers are disclosed. The junction boxes include a bottom or base and a cover. Dividers arising from the base divide the junction box into high-voltage and low-voltage compartments. A cut-out open at the top of each divider allows drivers to be placed in a junction box without having to pull wires through holes or openings. Typically, the base is open along two sidewalls, with the cover being U-shaped to complete the enclosure. Various mounting mechanisms are disclosed for securing drivers within junction boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Elemental LED, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Buck, Russell Petersen
  • Publication number: 20180209624
    Abstract: Junction boxes for enclosing and making electrical connections to multiple LED drivers are disclosed. The junction boxes include a bottom or base and a cover. Dividers arising from the base divide the junction box into high-voltage and low-voltage compartments. A cut-out open at the top of each divider allows drivers to be placed in a junction box without having to pull wires through holes or openings. Typically, the base is open along two sidewalls, with the cover being U-shaped to complete the enclosure. Various mounting mechanisms are disclosed for securing drivers within junction boxes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Wesley Buck, Russell Petersen
  • Patent number: 9951934
    Abstract: Junction boxes for enclosing and making electrical connections to LED drivers are disclosed. The junction boxes include a bottom or base and a cover. Dividers arising from the base divide the junction box into high-voltage and low-voltage compartments. A cut-out open at the top of each divider allows a driver to be placed in a junction box without having to pull wires through holes or openings. Typically, the base is open along the top and along at least a portion of one sidewall, with the cover being L- or U-shaped to complete the enclosure. Various mounting mechanisms are disclosed for securing drivers within junction boxes. Embodiments that can house several drivers or components within one junction box are disclosed, as are weather- and water-resistant embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Elemental LED, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Buck, Russell Petersen
  • Publication number: 20170367156
    Abstract: A power and control assembly is disclosed. An LED driver is sized and adapted to fit within a single compartment of an electrical gang box, such as a two-gang box. An alternating current (AC) dimmer or other component is installed in an adjacent compartment. The AC dimmer supplies its output to the LED driver, which converts the AC power to an appropriate direct current (DC) power for LED lighting fixtures. The LED driver is typically recessed into the compartment, and is covered by a switch or another control element. In some cases, the switch may be a mechanical dummy selected for its aesthetic or fascial characteristics. In other cases, the switch or control element may be functional. With similar multiple-gang boxes, a number of drivers may be installed in the gang box and switches may allow both dimming and zone control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Randall Holleschau, Russell Petersen, Wesley Buck
  • Patent number: 9788374
    Abstract: A power and control assembly is disclosed. An LED driver is sized and adapted to fit within a single compartment of an electrical gang box, such as a two-gang box. An alternating current (AC) dimmer or other component is installed in an adjacent compartment. The AC dimmer supplies its output to the LED driver, which converts the AC power to an appropriate direct current (DC) power for LED lighting fixtures. The LED driver is typically recessed into the compartment, and is covered by a switch or another control element. In some cases, the switch may be a mechanical dummy selected for its aesthetic or fascial characteristics. In other cases, the switch or control element may be functional. With similar multiple-gang boxes, a number of drivers may be installed in the gang box and switches may allow both dimming and zone control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Elemental LED, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Holleschau, Russell Petersen, Wesley Buck
  • Publication number: 20170268758
    Abstract: Junction boxes for enclosing and making electrical connections to LED drivers are disclosed. The junction boxes include a bottom or base and a cover. Dividers arising from the base divide the junction box into high-voltage and low-voltage compartments. A cut-out open at the top of each divider allows a driver to be placed in a junction box without having to pull wires through holes or openings. Typically, the base is open along the top and along at least a portion of one sidewall, with the cover being L- or U-shaped to complete the enclosure. Various mounting mechanisms are disclosed for securing drivers within junction boxes. Embodiments that can house several drivers or components within one junction box are disclosed, as are weather- and water-resistant embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Wesley Buck, Russell Petersen
  • Patent number: 9620889
    Abstract: Connectors for connecting light emitting diode (LED) strip light to power are disclosed. The connectors include a housing with a first opening sized to accept an LED strip light and a second opening for a power cord or electrical leads. The openings open into an interior cavity with an internal vertical barrier to separate power and ground leads. Gripping structures proximate to the first opening retain the strip light. A gasket or gaskets within the connector seal the connector from the elements. The second opening may carry a strain relief molded to the power cord. Additionally, an adapter or nipple may be provided to connect the connector to conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Elemental LED, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Buck, James Stillman, Russell Petersen, Steven Gensler
  • Patent number: 9583903
    Abstract: A waterproof adapter that connects strip light to a standard power cord, such that the power cord can then be routed to a power source. The adapter has an internal vertical barrier to separate power and ground leads, and gripping structures that help to retain the strip light within the adapter. A gasket or gaskets within the adapter seal the adapter from the elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Elemental LED, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Buck, James Stillman
  • Patent number: 9509110
    Abstract: A waterproof adapter that connects strip light to a standard power cord, such that the power cord can then be routed to a power source. The adapter has an internal vertical barrier to separate power and ground leads, and gripping structures that help to retain the strip light within the adapter. A gasket or gaskets within the adapter seal the adapter from the elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Elemental LED, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Buck, James Stillman
  • Patent number: 8926434
    Abstract: Among other things, systems and techniques are described for authenticating one or more client devices. A system includes one or more client devices and a server to communicate with the one or more client devices over a network. The server receives a request for network connection from at least one of the client devices. In response to the received request, the server performs authentication of the requesting client device based on at least two factors. The at least two factors includes a transmission control protocol (TCP) header verification to identify a media access control (MAC) address of the requesting client device as an authorized or unauthorized MAC address; and a challenge-reply verification performed based on the TCP header verification. The challenge-reply verification includes sending a challenge message sent to the requesting client device; receiving a reply message from the requesting client device; and identifying the received reply message as a correct or incorrect reply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Next Gaming, LLC.
    Inventors: Bruce Merati, Roger H. Goeb, Darrell Wesley Buck
  • Publication number: 20100122320
    Abstract: Among other things, systems and techniques are described for authenticating one or more client devices. A system includes one or more client devices and a server to communicate with the one or more client devices over a network. The server receives a request for network connection from at least one of the client devices. In response to the received request, the server performs authentication of the requesting client device based on at least two factors. The at least two factors includes a transmission control protocol (TCP) header verification to identify a media access control (MAC) address of the requesting client device as an authorized or unauthorized MAC address; and a challenge-reply verification performed based on the TCP header verification. The challenge-reply verification includes sending a challenge message sent to the requesting client device; receiving a reply message from the requesting client device; and identifying the received reply message as a correct or incorrect reply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Next Gaming, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Merati, Roger H. Goeb, Darrell Wesley Buck