Patents by Inventor William David Sekela

William David Sekela 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).

  • Sonic welded optic assembly
    Patent number: 9468311
    Abstract: An optic assembly includes a light source, a reflector to reflect light emitted by the light source, and an optical lens disposed over and/or around the light source. The optical lens is configured to direct light emitted from the light source using refraction and total internal reflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Mark Kaminski, Todd Cassidy
  • Lighted display case having reduced glare
    Patent number: 8434889
    Abstract: A retail display case includes a case, retail product supports in the case, and a plurality of substantially point light sources in the case. Light sources located at or near eye level of a consumer of typical height throw light at an angle from horizontal and toward retail products in the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Mark Edward Kaminski
  • LIGHTED DISPLAY CASE HAVING REDUCED GLARE
    Publication number: 20110228519
    Abstract: A retail display case includes a case, retail product supports in the case, and a plurality of substantially point light sources in the case. Light sources located at or near eye level of a consumer of typical height throw light at an angle from horizontal and toward retail products in the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Mark Edward Kaminski
  • LED lighting systems for product display cases
    Patent number: 8002434
    Abstract: An LED lamp for use in a display case includes a plurality of LEDs and an optic for redirecting the light to illuminate the contents of the display case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, Mark J. Mayer, William David Sekela, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, Jr., Joseph M. Hobbs
  • SONIC WELDED OPTIC ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20110096551
    Abstract: An optic assembly includes a light source, a reflector to reflect light emitted by the light source, and an optical lens disposed over and/or around the light source. The optical lens is configured to direct light emitted from the light source using refraction and total internal reflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Mark Kaminski, Todd Cassidy
  • Bi-pin connector and a lamp employing the same
    Patent number: 7927154
    Abstract: A bi-pin connector for a luminaire includes a base and pins that can rotate relative to the base. The pins can also translate relative to a light fixture housing in a direction transverse to the axis about which the pins rotate. A luminaire including the bi-pin connector is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, Jr., Todd E. Cassidy, Peter J. Totarella
  • Cool environment lamp with anti-fog component
    Patent number: 7766497
    Abstract: A lamp that can be used in a refrigerated or cold environment where an overall light output measured on a target plane is not significantly reduced due to condensation or fog includes a housing including a translucent cover, an LED disposed in the housing, and an anti-fog film. The LED is disposed in the housing with relation to the translucent cover such that light from the LED passes through the cover. The anti-fog film is disposed on at least one of the surfaces of the translucent cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Gerald P. O'Hara, Jr.
  • BI-PIN CONNECTOR AND A LAMP EMPLOYING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20090280695
    Abstract: A bi-pin connector for a luminaire includes a base and pins that can rotate relative to the base. The pins can also translate relative to a light fixture housing in a direction transverse to the axis about which the pins rotate. A luminaire including the bi-pin connector is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: William David Sekela, Mathew Sommers, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, JR., Todd E. Cassidy, Peter J. Totarella
  • COOL ENVIRONMENT LAMP WITH ANTI-FOG COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20090161350
    Abstract: A lamp that can be used in a refrigerated or cold environment where an overall light output measured on a target plane is not significantly reduced due to condensation or fog includes a housing including a translucent cover, an LED disposed in the housing, and an anti-fog film. The LED is disposed in the housing with relation to the translucent cover such that light from the LED passes through the cover. The anti-fog film is disposed on at least one of the surfaces of the translucent cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Lumination LLC
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, William David Sekela, Garald P. O'Hara, JR.
  • LED LIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCT DISPLAY CASES
    Publication number: 20080219002
    Abstract: An LED lamp for use in a display case includes a plurality of LEDs and an optic for redirecting the light to illuminate the contents of the display case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Mathew Sommers, Mark J. Mayer, William David Sekela, Alan B. Toot, Gerald P. O'Hara, Joseph M. Hobbs