LED Linear Luminaire
    21.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220205618A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-30

    申请号:US17520190

    申请日:2021-11-05

    Abstract: A linear luminaire includes a channel with a bottom and sidewalls that arise from opposite sides of the bottom. A printed circuit board (PCB) including a number of LED light engines is mounted in the channel, and may be mounted on stand-offs away from the bottom of the channel. A mounting bracket is connected to an underside of the channel bottom. The linear luminaire also includes a base that can serve as a raceway for wires and cable. The base also has a bottom and sidewalls, and attaches releasably to the channel by means of cooperating engaging structures on the mounting bracket of the channel and portions of the sidewalls of the base.

    LED linear luminaire
    22.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11248779B1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-15

    申请号:US17243970

    申请日:2021-04-29

    Abstract: A linear luminaire includes a channel with a bottom and sidewalls that arise from opposite sides of the bottom. The channel has an upper compartment and a lower compartment, the sidewalls being of a shape and extent such that at opposite ends of the channel, the upper compartment overhangs the lower compartment in a longitudinal direction. An elongate, rigid printed circuit board (PCB) is mounted in the upper compartment of the channel, aligned along the longitudinal direction, the PCB extending to each of the opposite ends of the channel in the upper compartment and having one or more LED light engines mounted thereon. The PCB may be mounted on stand-offs, such that it is above the bottom of the channel and defines the boundary between the upper and lower compartments. The overhung upper compartment creates a cableway space when two linear luminaires are abutted end-to-end or are adjacent.

    Optical system for linear lighting
    23.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11125397B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-21

    申请号:US17123895

    申请日:2020-12-16

    Inventor: Raymond G. Bryan

    Abstract: Optical systems for linear lighting, particularly linear lighting that is installed in a channel, are disclosed, as are light fixtures that use these optical systems. The optical systems have multiple lenses, usually a first lens adapted to be positioned close to a strip of linear lighting installed in a channel, and a second lens adapted to be positioned farther from the strip of linear lighting. The two lenses are optically aligned with one another such that light from the first lens reaches the second lens. The two lenses may, e.g., form an Abbe condenser lens system. In some embodiments, diffusing features may be integrated into one or both lenses to effect light mixing. The multiple lenses may be adapted to physically support one another, and to engage with structure provided by the channel for securing a cover.

    Optical systems for linear lighting

    公开(公告)号:US11054091B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-06

    申请号:US17002272

    申请日:2020-08-25

    Inventor: Raymond G. Bryan

    Abstract: Optical systems for linear lighting, particularly linear lighting that is installed in a channel, are disclosed, as are light fixtures that use these optical systems. The optical systems have multiple optical elements, usually a first lens adapted to be positioned close to a strip of linear lighting installed in a channel, and a second lens adapted to be positioned farther from the strip of linear lighting. In some cases, the first optical element may be a diffuser. The two optical elements are optically aligned with one another such that light from the first optical element reaches the second optical element. The multiple optical elements may be adapted to physically support one another, and to engage with structure provided by the channel for securing a cover. Some optical systems may be adapted to compensate for variations in the color or intensity of the emitted light.

    Interchangeable driver power system

    公开(公告)号:US10971909B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-06

    申请号:US17092055

    申请日:2020-11-06

    Abstract: Interchangeable driver systems including at least a driver and a receptacle are disclosed. The receptacle provides a compartment, space, or other connection point for a power input as well as connecting structure that releasably and interchangeably connects to the driver. The driver has complementary electrical and mechanical connecting structure. The electrical and mechanical connections between the driver and the receptacle are such that when a mechanical connection between them is made, an electrical connection is also made. The receptacle may take the form of an enclosure that surrounds a substantial portion of the driver, or it may take the form of a short base with a socket that receives a connecting portion of the driver.

    Optical systems for linear lighting

    公开(公告)号:US10788170B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-29

    申请号:US16844557

    申请日:2020-04-09

    Inventor: Raymond G. Bryan

    Abstract: Optical systems for linear lighting, particularly linear lighting that is installed in a channel, are disclosed, as are light fixtures that use these optical systems. The optical systems have multiple optical elements, usually a first lens adapted to be positioned close to a strip of linear lighting installed in a channel, and a second lens adapted to be positioned farther from the strip of linear lighting. In some cases, the first optical element may be a diffuser. The two optical elements are optically aligned with one another such that light from the first optical element reaches the second optical element. The multiple optical elements may be adapted to physically support one another, and to engage with structure provided by the channel for securing a cover. Some optical systems may be adapted to compensate for variations in the color or intensity of the emitted light.

    Modular channel for linear lighting

    公开(公告)号:US10663148B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-26

    申请号:US16571413

    申请日:2019-09-16

    Inventor: Irving Heredia

    Abstract: Modular channels are disclosed. The channels include a pair of sidewalls and a channel bottom. The pair of sidewalls and the channel bottom are separate, modular, and connected at or proximate to the sidewall bottoms by complementary engaging structures carried by the parts. In some cases, an intermediate member may be placed in the joints between the bottom and the sidewalls. The intermediate member may be made of plastic or rubber, and typically has a constant cross section. It may be a tube or have a round or ellipsoid cross section. The sidewalls may have flanges for flush-mounting the channel in a wall or similar structure. The sidewalls and bottom may carry various channels for alignment with other channels or mounting on other structures.

    Connectors for linear lighting
    28.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10591114B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-17

    申请号:US16575866

    申请日:2019-09-19

    Abstract: Connectors for linear lighting are disclosed. These connectors include one side with a slot adapted to accept a strip of linear lighting. The other side may have either another slot for a second strip of linear lighting, if two strips of linear lighting are to be electrically connected end-to-end, or a set of terminal blocks for connecting the strip of linear lighting to wires, such as a set of power leads. The slot has a set of contacts, spaced from one another, that make physical contact with solder pads or other such electrical connecting structures on the linear lighting. The terminal blocks have conductive cages to make contact with the wires. Both the set of contacts in the slot and pressor members in the cages are driven into engagement by sets of adjustable positioning members that bear on them.

    LED simulated neon with structural reinforcement

    公开(公告)号:US10520143B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-31

    申请号:US16373091

    申请日:2019-04-02

    Abstract: LED simulated neon with a reinforcing member is disclosed. The simulated neon has a flexible covering with a translucent upper portion and an opaque lower portion. At least the lower portion is filled with a transparent, flexible material. A channel is formed in the transparent, flexible material. Linear lighting is provided in the channel, along with a reinforcing member. The reinforcing member is shaped and oriented such that it can bend in the primary bending plane of the simulated neon but provides strain relief and at least partially restricts or interferes with bending in other planes. The reinforcing member may, for example, have a rectangular cross-section, wider than it is thick. It may be made of plastic or metal, and its thickness may vary depending on the material of which it is made.

    LED driver adapted for gang boxes
    30.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10349476B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-09

    申请号:US15693980

    申请日:2017-09-01

    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.

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