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1.

Electronic Component With Latching System for Securement to a DIN Rail

      
Application Number 18498859
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-31
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Granaderos, Ohvid B.
  • Villanueva, Darwin A.
  • Manuel, Alexander Karl M.
  • Pagsuyoin, Billy Jay Y.
  • Magsombol, Archie Boy M.

Abstract

An apparatus having an electronic component; a latching system positioned on a rear end of the electronic component adapted for attachment to a DIN rail; wherein the latching system includes three or more upper fins and three or more lower fins extending from the rear end of the electronic component; a recess positioned between the three or more upper fins and the three or more lower fins adapted to receive the DIN rail; a slot positioned in a lower surface of the three or more upper fins adapted to receive an outer end of a first flange of the DIN rail; and an upper surface of the three or more lower fins adapted to have an outer end of the second flange of the DIN rail positioned.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

2.

Hazardous Area Lighting with Emergency Power Back Up and Wireless Communications

      
Application Number 18286500
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-06
First Publication Date 2024-06-13
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj

Abstract

Systems and methods of monitoring the health of an emergency power source for a luminaire node that is a node of a wireless mesh network utilized by a process control system include: utilizing, by the luminaire node, mains power to (i) route process control messages utilized by the process control system via the wireless network to thereby control an industrial process, and (ii) energize an illumination source of the luminaire node and/or maintain communications with another luminaire; storing, by the luminaire node, energy in an energy storage device configured to perform these functions during a loss of mains power; monitoring, by the luminaire node, the energy storage device to determine a health status associated with the energy storage device; and sending, by the luminaire node, an indication of the health status associated with the energy storage device via the wireless mesh network utilized by the process control system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator
  • G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health

3.

Heating Cable Splice For Heated Floor Membrane

      
Application Number 17746518
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-17
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Shoemaker, Ben
  • Stephens, Erik
  • Khavandi, Saeid
  • Donlan, Andrew J.
  • Mazur, Paul E.

Abstract

A heating cable splice having two bulges interspersed between three sections of the heating cable splice having a smaller width than a width of the two bulges, wherein first, second, third, fourth, and fifth sections of the heating cable splice are adapted to receive electrical cabling therein, and wherein the heating cable splice is adapted to be positioned between upwardly extending bosses on a base membrane. A heating cabling system and method of providing a method of forming a heating cabling system is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

4.

HEATING CABLE SPLICE FOR HEATED FLOOR MEMBRANE

      
Document Number 03199247
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-11
Open to Public Date 2023-11-17
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mazur, Paul E.
  • Shoemaker, Ben
  • Stephens, Erik
  • Khavandi, Saeid
  • Donlan, Andrew J.

Abstract

A heating cable splice having two bulges interspersed between three sections of the heating cable splice having a smaller width than a width of the two bulges, wherein first, second, third, fourth, and fifth sections of the heating cable splice are adapted to receive electrical cabling therein, and wherein the heating cable splice is adapted to be positioned between upwardly extending bosses on a base membrane. A heating cabling system and method of providing a method of forming a heating cabling system is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24D 13/02 - Electric heating systems solely using resistance heating, e.g. underfloor heating
  • H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
  • H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders
  • H05B 3/56 - Heating cables

5.

IEC Zone 1 rated LED light engine using pre-molded encapsulation layer and metal sheet

      
Application Number 17845257
Grant Number 11746993
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-21
First Publication Date 2023-09-05
Grant Date 2023-09-05
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kumar, Sumit
  • Monteil, Jean-Francois
  • Graff, Timothy E.

Abstract

An encapsulated LED engine including a circuit board, one or more of LED arrays, each of the one or more LED arrays mounted on the circuit board, a pre-molded encapsulation layer positioned over and adhered to the circuit board, a frame positioned over the one or more LED arrays and secured to the circuit board, a metal sheet positioned between the pre-molded encapsulation layer and the frame, wherein the pre-molded encapsulation layer includes a plurality of lenses positioned over a plurality of LEDs on each of the one or more LED arrays, and wherein the metal sheet includes a plurality of apertures through which the plurality of lenses on the pre-molded encapsulation layer extend through.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
  • F21Y 105/10 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

6.

PROVIDING INDUSTRIAL NETWORK RELIABILITY USING LUMINAIRES

      
Application Number 18144076
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-05
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj

Abstract

A luminaire which provides illumination (in some cases, in a coordinated manner with other nodes of a lighting network) in an industrial environment is further configured to serve as a node of a wireless process control or industrial network, which may be a mesh and/or time-synchronized wireless network. Upon detecting a loss of mains power and/or other triggering condition, the luminaire node allocates an amount of available battery power to maintain the routing of process control messages, and allocates at least some of a remaining amount of available battery power (if any) for performing lighting activities such as driving illumination and/or lighting-related communications. The allocations for (e.g., the relative priorities of) support for process control and support for lighting activities may be based on an allocation configuration and/or based on instructions received from other components of the process control network and/or the lighting network, which may include user interface devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H04W 24/04 - Arrangements for maintaining operational condition
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H05B 47/165 - Controlling the light source following a pre-assigned programmed sequenceLogic control [LC]

7.

Chassis housing and support structures to secure a circuit board within the chassis housing

      
Application Number 17880107
Grant Number 11744026
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-03
First Publication Date 2023-08-29
Grant Date 2023-08-29
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Villanueva, Darwin A.
  • Comia, Valerie B.
  • Nepomuceno, Mark Chester B.
  • Atienza, Joel Jeremiah G.
  • Weinmann, Klaus

Abstract

An electrical enclosure including a housing having a plurality of side walls and a base, a housing cover positioned over, and secured to, the housing, a circuit board positioned between the housing and the housing cover, a plurality of connectors extending through the housing cover and the circuit board and into the housing, the plurality of connectors securing the housing cover and the circuit board to the housing, a first protrusion extending inwardly from a first side wall of the housing, and a second protrusion extending inwardly from a second side wall of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
  • H05K 5/06 - Hermetically-sealed casings

8.

Power supply communication architecture with diagnostics, analytics, and remote configuration for enhanced operation and maintenance

      
Application Number 17711333
Grant Number 11994564
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-01
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Grant Date 2024-05-28
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Valmonte, Neil Jingo Samson
  • Gurjar, Ravindra
  • Tripathi, Ajay
  • Murphy, Patrick
  • Burnett, Calvin
  • Cambronero, Earl Max

Abstract

A system is described. The system includes at least one power supply, a control system communicatively coupled to the at least one power supply, a communication module, and at least one channel connecting the at least one power supply to the communication module. The at least one channel is also configured to support communication according to a particular communication protocol. The communication module is configured to interface with two or more power supplies of the at least one power supply via the at least one channel, and each power supply of the at least one power supply is configured to transmit diagnostic data associated with the power supply to the communication module via the at least one channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 1/00 - Details not covered by groups and
  • G01R 31/40 - Testing power supplies
  • G06F 1/28 - Supervision thereof, e.g. detecting power-supply failure by out of limits supervision
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks

9.

Recessed lamp with sealed enclosure

      
Application Number 17748621
Grant Number 11852315
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-19
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Grant Date 2023-12-26
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Dixit, Prashant S.
  • Raj, Ritu
  • Bhamare, Rahul

Abstract

A lamp includes a light source, a housing having a mounting fixture fitting the light source, a lid frame defining an opening, a first gasket provided in a first groove formed in the lid frame, a transparent body nested with the first gasket and reflecting light emitted by the light source to be outputted through the opening, retainer clips provided along longitudinal edges of the first groove to compress and seal the first gasket to prevent ingress of dust and moisture through the opening, and three fasteners to securely attach the lid frame to the housing. The housing is configured to be installed recessed of a supporting surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 8/02 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
  • F21V 31/00 - Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements

10.

Controlling networked dimmable luminaires based on energy consumption

      
Application Number 17834590
Grant Number 12156313
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-07
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Grant Date 2024-11-26
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj
  • Zemba, Jacob
  • Brann, Edward

Abstract

Luminaires provide illumination (in some cases, in a coordinated manner with other nodes of a luminaire network) in an industrial process plant and may include one or more environmental sensors to detect various environmental (e.g., ambient) conditions within the process plant. The luminaires may be dimmable, and may be configured to sample light intensity of light provided by the luminaires (e.g., by detecting a dimmer a setting or by actively sensing the light). The luminaires may transmit the sampled light intensities to luminaire manager device(s). The luminaire manager device(s) may calculate energy usage and/or energy savings. The luminaire manager device(s) may generate reports regarding the energy usage and/or energy savings. The luminaire manager device(s) may implement control of the luminaires based on the energy usage and/or energy savings (e.g., to drive energy usage down to a desired level).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/00 - Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
  • H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
  • H05B 47/14 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining electrical parameters of the light source
  • H05B 47/155 - Coordinated control of two or more light sources
  • H05B 47/16 - Controlling the light source by timing means
  • H05B 47/165 - Controlling the light source following a pre-assigned programmed sequenceLogic control [LC]
  • H05B 47/17 - Operational modes, e.g. switching from manual to automatic mode or prohibiting specific operations
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission

11.

Actuator for a switch gear of an electric panel

      
Application Number 17845269
Grant Number 11984709
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-21
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Grant Date 2024-05-14
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Toms, Rinu
  • Divekar, Shriram
  • Kulkarni, Amit
  • Rao, Mukunda

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the field of switch gears, and envisages an actuator for a switch gear of an electric panel having a door. The actuator comprises an aligner assembly and an actuator plate assembly. The aligner assembly comprises an aligner pivotably mounted on the switch gear housing, and engaging with a toggle of a circuit breaker, of the switch gear, to angularly displace the toggle. The aligner has a pair of slanting flanges configured to define a valley separated by a gap. The actuator plate assembly comprises a mounting plate mounted on the enclosure door. A shaft element, having a handle element and an engaging element, passes through the mounting plate. The engaging element is configured to nest in the gap of the aligner to angularly displace the aligner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 11/04 - Isolating-contacts, e.g. mountings or shieldings
  • H02B 1/26 - CasingsParts thereof or accessories therefor

12.

Luminaire for remote monitoring of power usage

      
Application Number 18093680
Grant Number 12295078
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-05
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Grant Date 2025-05-06
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj
  • Pan, Yicheng Peter

Abstract

An intrinsically safe (IS) luminaire disposed in a hazardous environment provides visible light and serves as a primary, auxiliary, back-up, and/or charging source of IS DC power for external devices disposed in the hazardous environment, such as process control devices and equipment. The luminaire includes a power converter that converts received power into DC power, an IS barrier that converts the DC power into IS DC power native to or utilized by a recipient external device, and a power distribution port via which IS DC power is delivered to the external device. In some configurations, the luminaire monitors communicates statuses, alerts, and/or other information corresponding to delivering IS DC power to one or more external devices to a host and/or portable communication device. The luminaire may include multiple IS barriers of same and/or different IS ratings, and may dynamically control activation/deactivation of the IS barriers and/or usages thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 45/3725 - Switched mode power supply [SMPS]
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H04L 12/18 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations for broadcast or conference

13.

Plastic latching system for securement of electronic component to a DIN rail

      
Application Number 17723704
Grant Number 12107377
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-19
First Publication Date 2023-03-16
Grant Date 2024-10-01
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Halcon, Rudy Mark D.
  • Maan, Kyle Vergel R.
  • Muttepawar, Gajanan R.
  • De Castro, Roderick P.

Abstract

An apparatus for securing an electronic component to a DIN rail including an electronic component, a latching system positioned on an end of the electronic component adapted for attachment to the DIN rail, wherein the latching system is made of a plastic material, wherein the DIN rail has a flat upper surface with two legs extending downwardly from, and perpendicular to, the flat upper surface, and a flange extends outwardly from each leg, wherein the latching system includes a recess, an upper surface above the recess having an angled slot positioned in the upper surface adapted to receive an upper flange of the DIN rail, and a lower surface below the recess adapted to have an end of a lower flange of the DIN rail positioned thereover.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/00 - Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocksTerminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a caseBases therefor
  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
  • H02B 1/052 - Mounting on rails

14.

ASSEMBLY FOR FACILITATING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN A CIRCUIT BREAKER AND CABLES INSIDE A PANELBOARD

      
Application Number 17735391
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-03
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Hande, Vaibhav B.
  • Graff, Timothy E.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the field of electrical engineering and discloses an assembly (100) for facilitating safe electrical connection between a circuit breaker (10) and a plurality of electrical connectors (20) inside an electrical panel board (30). The assembly comprises a plurality of connecting members (102) and a support block (104). Each connecting member (102) has a first connecting end (102a) connected to the terminals (10c) of the circuit breaker (10) and a second connecting end (102b) connected to the electrical connectors (20). The support block (104) comprises a plurality of projecting surfaces (104a), slots (104b) defined between the projecting surfaces (104a), and elongated members (104c). The slots (104b) provide a rigid support to the electrical connectors (20) to prevent bending and rotation of the connectors (20) on being subjected to a high torque. The elongated members (104c) isolate the connecting members (102) from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/04 - Mounting thereon of switches or of other devices in general, the switch or device having, or being without, casing
  • H01R 4/56 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation one conductor screwing into another

15.

INDUSTRIAL PLANT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION MAP USING LUMINAIRES

      
Application Number US2021053072
Publication Number 2023/277937
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-01
Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy, E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra, Viraj

Abstract

Luminaires which provide illumination (in some cases, in a coordinated manner with other nodes of a lighting network) in an industrial process plant include one or more environmental sensors to detect various environmental (e.g., ambient) conditions within the process plant. The luminaires transmit signals indicative of detected conditions (and optionally, respective measurements thereof) to a computing device or host which indicates, on a representation or map of a physical layout of the process plant, the respective detections at respective map locations corresponding to respective locations of the luminaires at the process plant to thereby generate an environmental condition map. The environmental condition map may be dynamically updated responsive to additional luminaire signals, utilized by a process control system to generate alarms, alerts, etc., and/or presented on user interfaces of the process control system and/or of the lighting network.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/18 - Controlling the light source by remote control via data-bus transmission
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • G08C 15/00 - Arrangements characterised by the use of multiplexing for the transmission of a plurality of signals over a common path

16.

Inrush current protection circuit with noise immune latching circuit

      
Application Number 17356095
Grant Number 12034295
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-23
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Grant Date 2024-07-09
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gayondato, John Michael Dimacuha
  • Recaflanca, Jonathan Art Fulgencio
  • Granaderos, Ohvid Bartocillo
  • Magsombol, Archie Boy Mendoza

Abstract

A device comprises a processor, a memory for storing instruction code that is executable by the processor, and power supply circuitry. The power supply circuitry is in communication with the processor. The power supply circuitry comprises voltage regulator circuitry, a capacitor, a current limiter, and a switch. The voltage regulator circuitry comprises an input electrically coupled to a voltage source and an output configured to provide a regulated voltage output. The capacitor is configured to store energy derived from the voltage source. The capacitor comprises a first node electrically coupled with the output of the voltage regulator circuitry. The current limiter is in electrical communication with a second node of the capacitor and configured to limit inrush current through the capacitor during a start-up phase of the power supply circuitry. The switch circuit is in electrical communication with the second node of the capacitor. Capacitor current flows through the switch when the switch circuit is in an ON state, substantially bypassing the current limiter. The switch is transitioned to the ON state when a particular control signal is applied to the switch circuit. The switch circuit is configured to remain in the ON state when the particular control signal is no longer applied to the switch circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 9/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection
  • H02H 9/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess current
  • H02M 1/36 - Means for starting or stopping converters

17.

INDUSTRIAL PLANT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION MAP USING LUMINAIRES

      
Application Number 17374562
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-13
First Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj

Abstract

Luminaires which provide illumination (in some cases, in a coordinated manner with other nodes of a lighting network) in an industrial process plant include one or more environmental sensors to detect various environmental (e.g., ambient) conditions within the process plant. The luminaires transmit signals indicative of detected conditions (and optionally, respective measurements thereof) to a computing device or host which indicates, on a representation or map of a physical layout of the process plant, the respective detections at respective map locations corresponding to respective locations of the luminaires at the process plant to thereby generate an environmental condition map. The environmental condition map may be dynamically updated responsive to additional luminaire signals, utilized by a process control system to generate alarms, alerts, etc., and/or presented on user interfaces of the process control system and/or of the lighting network.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring

18.

Flip cover assembly for an electrical plug-receptacle pair

      
Application Number 17356422
Grant Number 11539156
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-23
First Publication Date 2022-12-27
Grant Date 2022-12-27
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor Desai, Suraj N.

Abstract

The present disclosure envisages a flip cover assembly for an electrical plug-receptacle pair (210-210). The flip cover assembly comprises a flip cover (230), a first coupling element (234) and a second coupling element (240). The first coupling element (234) is formed integral with the flip cover (230). The second coupling element (234) is formed integral with the receptacle (220). The flip cover (230) is hinged to the receptacle by coupling the first coupling element (234) and the second coupling element (240). A cam (238) is configured on the first coupling element (234) to provide a moment of resistance to the rotation of the flip cover (230) from an open state to a closed state and thereby to prevent immediate closing of the flip cover (230). The flip cover assembly of the present disclosure facilitates convenient insertion of a plug in a corresponding receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

19.

Systems and methods for situational suppression of overcurrent protection

      
Application Number 17354275
Grant Number 12040641
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-22
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Grant Date 2024-07-16
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Sotto, John Perloe Martinez
  • Magsombol, Archie Boy Mendoza
  • Recaflanca, Jonathan Art Fulgencio
  • De Castro, Roderick Perez

Abstract

A includes a plurality of power supply units, a processor, and a non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions stored thereon that, when engaged by the processor, cause performance of a set of functions. The set of functions includes detecting an overcurrent of a first power supply unit of the plurality of power supply units. The set of functions includes determining that the overcurrent of the first power supply unit corresponds to current sharing between the plurality of power supply units. The set of functions includes in response to determining that the overcurrent of the first power supply corresponds to the current sharing, suppressing an overcurrent protection mode of the first power supply.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 1/10 - Parallel operation of dc sources
  • H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks

20.

Voltage source kickstart circuit for powering integrated circuits

      
Application Number 17349615
Grant Number 11736103
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-16
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Grant Date 2023-08-22
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Atienza, Joel Jeremiah Guevarra
  • Nepomuceno, Mark Chester Bernardino
  • Recaflanca, Jonathan Art Fulgencio
  • Tria, Runelle Namoro

Abstract

A system is described. The system includes a control transistor, a voltage source, a feedback node connected between a drain of the control transistor and the voltage source, a plurality of resistors connected between the voltage source and ground, and a control node connected to a gate of the control transistor. The resistors include a first series-connected set of resistors associated with the control transistor being biased and a second series-connected set of resistors associated with the control transistor being unbiased. During a startup period, the control node is configured to bias the control transistor to select the first series-connected set of resistors, thereby increasing a voltage level of the voltage source to a boosted VCC voltage. After the startup period, the control node is configured to unbias the control transistor to select the second series-connected set of resistors, thereby decreasing the boosted VCC voltage to a normal VCC voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 17/22 - Modifications for ensuring a predetermined initial state when the supply voltage has been applied
  • G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
  • G06F 1/28 - Supervision thereof, e.g. detecting power-supply failure by out of limits supervision

21.

HAZARDOUS AREA LIGHTING WITH EMERGENCY POWER BACK UP AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

      
Application Number US2022032327
Publication Number 2022/260990
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-06
Publication Date 2022-12-15
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy, E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra, Viraj

Abstract

Systems and methods of monitoring the health of an emergency power source for a luminaire node that is a node of a wireless mesh network utilized by a process control system include: utilizing, by the luminaire node, mains power to (i) route process control messages utilized by the process control system via the wireless network to thereby control an industrial process, and (ii) energize an illumination source of the luminaire node and/or maintain communications with another luminaire; storing, by the luminaire node, energy in an energy storage device configured to perform these functions during a loss of mains power; monitoring, by the luminaire node, the energy storage device to determine a health status associated with the energy storage device; and sending, by the luminaire node, an indication of the health status associated with the energy storage device via the wireless mesh network utilized by the process control system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 9/00 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission

22.

Fault-tolerant battery management system and method

      
Application Number 17499087
Grant Number 11527911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-12
First Publication Date 2022-12-13
Grant Date 2022-12-13
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Placido, Leon Jr. Dela Cruz
  • Estepa, Tristan Toston
  • Aurora, Raymart Gabutan
  • Villadolid, Caferino Iii Gonzales

Abstract

A battery backup system comprises an input terminal configured to receive a source voltage from a power source, and an output terminal electrically coupled to the input terminal and a battery and configured to selectively communicate the source voltage to a load when the source voltage is available and to communicate a battery voltage to the load when the source voltage is unavailable. The battery backup system further comprises a power supply configured to convert the source voltage to a charging voltage and control circuitry electrically coupled to the power supply and the battery and configured to communicate the charging voltage to the battery to facilitate charging the battery when the source voltage is available. The control circuitry is configured to measure one or more parameters of the battery to evaluate battery health. When the battery polarity is reversed, battery terminals through which the battery is electrically coupled are shorted to one another, or the battery is removed, the control circuitry is configured to decouple the charging voltage from the battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

23.

Power supply overcurrent event recovery method and system

      
Application Number 17511214
Grant Number 11522356
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-26
First Publication Date 2022-12-06
Grant Date 2022-12-06
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Atienza, Joel Jeremiah Guevarra
  • De Robles, John Rommel Baduel
  • Nepomuceno, Mark Chester Bernardino

Abstract

A power supply comprises voltage regulation circuitry, a load-share controller, and overcurrent protection circuitry. The voltage regulation circuitry is configured to output a regulated voltage. The load-share controller is configured to control the voltage regulation circuitry to adjust the regulated voltage responsive to a load-share voltage signal (LSV) that indicates an amount of load current being delivered to a load. The overcurrent protection circuitry is configured to selectively couple the regulated voltage to the load. When the load current exceeds a threshold current, the overcurrent protection circuitry is configured to decouple the regulated voltage from the load. While the regulated voltage is decoupled from the load, and when the LSV signal indicates that load current is being delivered to the load by a different power supply, the overcurrent protection circuitry is configured to recouple the regulated voltage to the load.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 7/12 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for convertersEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for rectifiers for static converters or rectifiers
  • H02H 3/06 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection Details with automatic reconnection
  • H02H 3/087 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current for DC applications

24.

LED luminaire having central driver housing

      
Application Number 17709835
Grant Number 11940122
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-31
First Publication Date 2022-11-03
Grant Date 2024-03-26
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Patil, Santosh K.
  • Kumar, Sumit
  • Mandlekar, Karan
  • Chethan, Sb
  • Nath, Nagesh C.
  • Patil, Sourabh D.
  • Khadse, Shriprasad V.

Abstract

A luminaire including an outer support member having a plurality of LED arrays; a driver housing centrally located within an interior of the outer support member; a plurality of attachment arms extending from the outer support member and secured to the driver housing, resulting in open spaces between the attachment arms and between outer support member and the driver housing and a plurality of heat dissipating fins extending from an upper surface of the outer support member to the driver housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21S 8/04 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure
  • F21V 17/12 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by screwing
  • F21Y 103/33 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes curved annular
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

25.

Arrangement for sealing portion of wires between LED array board and driver compartment in LED luminaires

      
Application Number 17695449
Grant Number 11821617
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-15
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Grant Date 2023-11-21
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Paratwar, Pratik G.
  • Devappa, Harsha N.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to and envisages an arrangement for sealing the portion of wires between an LED array board (4) and a driver (6) in an LED luminaire (100). The arrangement for sealing comprises a lens gasket (20) and a gasket channel (16) provided on the operative inner surface and along the periphery of the lens frame (12) for accommodating the lens gasket (20), wherein said lens gasket (20) is also configured to seal portions of the connecting wires (8) which exit the lens assembly (10), said lens gasket (20) provided with a first tab (22) having a pair of first throughholes (24), said first tab (22) extending in a direction transverse to the plane of said lens gasket (20), each of said first through-holes (24) configured to allow leads of the connecting wires (8) to pass therethrough.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 31/00 - Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
  • F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

26.

PROVIDING INDUSTRIAL NETWORK RELIABILITY USING LUMINAIRES

      
Application Number US2021062846
Publication Number 2022/220879
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-10
Publication Date 2022-10-20
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy, E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra, Viraj

Abstract

A luminaire which provides illumination (in some cases, in a coordinated manner with other nodes of a lighting network) in an industrial environment is further configured to serve as a node of a wireless process control or industrial network, which may be a mesh and/or time- synchronized wireless network. Upon detecting a loss of mains power and/or other triggering condition, the luminaire node allocates an amount of available battery power to maintain the routing of process control messages, and allocates at least some of a remaining amount of available battery power (if any) for performing lighting activities such as driving illumination and/or lighting-related communications. The allocations for (e.g., the relative priorities of) support for process control and support for lighting activities may be based on an allocation configuration and/or based on instructions received from other components of the process control network and/or the lighting network, which may include user interface devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/155 - Coordinated control of two or more light sources
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H05B 47/17 - Operational modes, e.g. switching from manual to automatic mode or prohibiting specific operations
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

27.

Providing industrial network reliability using luminaires

      
Application Number 17333943
Grant Number 11672070
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-28
First Publication Date 2022-10-13
Grant Date 2023-06-06
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj

Abstract

A luminaire which provides illumination (in some cases, in a coordinated manner with other nodes of a lighting network) in an industrial environment is further configured to serve as a node of a wireless process control or industrial network, which may be a mesh and/or time-synchronized wireless network. Upon detecting a loss of mains power and/or other triggering condition, the luminaire node allocates an amount of available battery power to maintain the routing of process control messages, and allocates at least some of a remaining amount of available battery power (if any) for performing lighting activities such as driving illumination and/or lighting-related communications. The allocations for (e.g., the relative priorities of) support for process control and support for lighting activities may be based on an allocation configuration and/or based on instructions received from other components of the process control network and/or the lighting network, which may include user interface devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H04W 24/04 - Arrangements for maintaining operational condition
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H05B 47/165 - Controlling the light source following a pre-assigned programmed sequenceLogic control [LC]
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

28.

IEC zone 1 rated LED light engine using pre-molded optic

      
Application Number 17686937
Grant Number 11828440
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-04
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Grant Date 2023-11-28
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Monteil, Jean-Francois
  • Sav, Marius
  • Kumar, Sumit

Abstract

An encapsulated LED engine having a printed circuit board, a plurality of LED arrays, each of said LED arrays mounted on said printed circuit board, and electrically connected to each other, an encapsulation layer comprising a pre-molded optic positioned over and adhered to the printed circuit board, and a frame positioned over the LED arrays and secured to the printed circuit board. A method of forming an encapsulated LED engine is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources

29.

Reconfigurable communication interface for a device

      
Application Number 17328567
Grant Number 11455269
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-24
First Publication Date 2022-09-27
Grant Date 2022-09-27
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Valmonte, Neil Jingo Samson
  • Manuel, Alexander Karl Martin
  • Sotto, John Perloe Martinez
  • Pagsuyoin, Billy Jay Yap

Abstract

An interface circuit that facilitates communicating information between a first system and a second system comprises a first group of ports, a second group of ports, and routing circuitry. The first group of ports is configured to be electrically coupled to the first system. The second group of ports is configured to be electrically coupled to the second system. The routing circuitry is electrically coupled to the first group of ports and the second group of ports. The routing circuitry is configured to facilitate communicating first information applied to a first port of the first group of ports to a pair of ports of the second group of ports. The routing circuitry is further configured to facilitate communicating second information between the pair of ports of the second group of ports and a pair of ports of the first group of ports when a particular signal is applied to a particular port of the second group of ports.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • G06F 1/26 - Power supply means, e.g. regulation thereof
  • G06F 13/42 - Bus transfer protocol, e.g. handshakeSynchronisation

30.

ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 17685787
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-03
First Publication Date 2022-09-08
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Rao, Mukunda
  • Leber, William
  • Divekar, Shriram
  • Hamilton, Gavin
  • Kulkarni, Amit

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to and envisages an electrical junction box assembly. The electrical junction box assembly (10) comprises a housing (100) having lateral openings (120) and a lid (130). In one aspect, the housing (100) has mounting feet (140) with at least one of them having a slit (144). In another aspect, the base (110) has bosses (150) for fixing a terminal block (200). In yet another aspect, the housing (100) is provided with an external drainage protrusion (160) configured to be sheared off to provide a drainage hole. In still another aspect, the lid (130) is captively joined to the rest of said housing (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes

31.

LINMASTER

      
Application Number 018756568
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-09-07
Registration Date 2023-01-07
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Lighting fixtures and related parts therefor.

32.

Smart Dimming & Sensor Failure Detection as Part of Built in Daylight Harvesting Inside the Luminaire

      
Application Number 17736060
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-03
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj

Abstract

A self-adjusting luminaire whose primary operation is to provide ambient or focused lighting in a hazardous environment is configured to modify (e.g., continuously) the energization intensity levels of its on-board illumination sources based on magnitudes of difference between an amount of light in the environment of the luminaire (e.g., including both light produced by the luminaire and ambient light) as measured by on-board sensors and a setpoint amount of light corresponding to the luminaire. Further, the self-adjusting luminaire may detect that its on-board sensors are malfunctioning when the illumination sensors fail to sense a change in the amount of light in the environment of the luminaire after the luminaire has modified the energization intensity levels of its illumination sources. Upon detecting a sensor malfunction, the self-adjusting luminaire may generate an alarm, and/or may automatically modify the intensity of its illumination sources to mitigate effects of the detected malfunction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/20 - Responsive to malfunctions or to light source lifeCircuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant for protection
  • H05B 47/175 - Controlling the light source by remote control
  • H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light

33.

Event indications of hazardous environment luminaires using visual sequences

      
Application Number 17734726
Grant Number 11769380
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-02
First Publication Date 2022-08-11
Grant Date 2023-09-26
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj

Abstract

A luminaire whose primary operation is to provide ambient or focused lighting in a hazardous environment is further configured to communicate, within the hazardous environment, alert and/or detected events or conditions via visual sequences. Different visual sequences uniquely identify respective alerts and/or detected conditions, which may include conditions occurring at the luminaire and/or conditions occurring within the hazardous environment. Different visual sequences are defined by respective blink sequences stored in a blink sequence library at the luminaire. Blink sequences are configurable, are distinguished by different amplitudes, frequencies, duty cycles, and other energization/de-energization waveform characteristics, and are applied to one or more illumination sources of the luminaire to thereby generate corresponding visual sequences in the hazardous environment. Visual sequences generated by hazardous environment luminaires allow personnel within the hazardous environment to be informed or alerted to critical conditions upon their occurrences, even without the use of a portable computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 5/38 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources using flashing light
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons

34.

LINMASTER

      
Serial Number 97308359
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-03-11
Registration Date 2024-07-02
Owner Appleton Grp LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

lighting fixtures and related parts therefor

35.

Actuator for safe external access to an electrical panel board

      
Application Number 17464895
Grant Number 11612068
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-02
First Publication Date 2022-03-10
Grant Date 2023-03-21
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Shinde, Tushar H.
  • Hande, Vaibhav B.

Abstract

An interlocking external actuator for accessing an electrical panel board having a circuit breaker inside a housing that is covered by an enclosure door, wherein the actuator includes a handle, a first shaft, a second shaft and an interlocking mechanism, wherein the second shaft engages the first shaft in a closed state of the door and thereby facilitates switching the circuit breaker to ON and OFF states by angularly displacing the handle, wherein the interlocking mechanism is biased to engage in pushing the door into a closed state, wherein the circuit breaker is switched from an ON state to an OFF state by displacing the handle from a first angular position to a second angular position, and wherein the interlocking mechanism is disengaged through displacement of the handle further to a third angular position and thereby allow opening of the door.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • H02B 1/056 - Mounting on plugboards
  • H02B 1/42 - Mounting of devices therein

36.

Finger safe cover for a terminal of an electrical switching device

      
Application Number 17344611
Grant Number 11676776
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-10
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Grant Date 2023-06-13
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Nalawade, Swapnil S.
  • Shashin, Andrey

Abstract

a passes the IPXXB test, eliminates the need of safety accessories and is easy to install.

IPC Classes  ?

37.

RETROMASTER

      
Application Number 216482300
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-02-07
Registration Date 2023-12-08
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

(1) Lighting fixtures

38.

GLOMASTER

      
Application Number 216482500
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-02-07
Registration Date 2023-12-08
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

(1) Lighting fixtures

39.

Linear LED fixture

      
Application Number 29698647
Grant Number D0939126
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-18
First Publication Date 2021-12-21
Grant Date 2021-12-21
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kulkarni, Harish P.
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Brand, James G.
  • Patil, Santosh K.
  • Kumar, Sumit

40.

Explosion proof standard linear LED lighting fixture

      
Application Number 29719421
Grant Number D0935064
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-03
First Publication Date 2021-11-02
Grant Date 2021-11-02
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Raj, Ritu
  • Zutti, Anoop R.
  • Narkhede, Chetan
  • Kulkarni, Harish P.
  • Devappa, Harsha N.
  • Patil, Santosh K.
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Kumar, Sumit

41.

Linear LED series emergency battery backup luminaire

      
Application Number 29717784
Grant Number D0934806
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-19
First Publication Date 2021-11-02
Grant Date 2021-11-02
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Khadse, Shriprasad V.
  • Patil, Santosh K.
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Kumar, Sumit
  • Kulkarni, Harish P.

42.

Explosion proof emergency linear LED lighting fixture

      
Application Number 29719445
Grant Number D0935065
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-03
First Publication Date 2021-11-02
Grant Date 2021-11-02
Owner Appleton Grp LLP (USA)
Inventor
  • Zutti, Anoop R.
  • Jadhav, Vinayak A.
  • Patil, Santosh K.
  • Kulkarni, Harish P.
  • Devappa, Harsha N.
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Kumar, Sumit

43.

GLOMASTER

      
Serial Number 97060666
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-10-05
Registration Date 2024-06-18
Owner Appleton Grp LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Lighting, namely, lighting fixtures

44.

RETROMASTER

      
Serial Number 97058935
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-10-04
Registration Date 2024-05-28
Owner Appleton Grp LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Lighting, namely, lighting fixtures

45.

Thermostat retention member

      
Application Number 29711513
Grant Number D0927337
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-31
First Publication Date 2021-08-10
Grant Date 2021-08-10
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Donlan, Andrew J.
  • Mazur, Paul E.
  • Holfeuer, Jacob

46.

Luminaire as an intrinsically safe power source

      
Application Number 16793121
Grant Number 11553571
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-18
First Publication Date 2021-07-29
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj
  • Pan, Yicheng Peter

Abstract

An intrinsically safe (IS) luminaire disposed in a hazardous environment provides visible light and serves as a primary, auxiliary, back-up, and/or charging source of IS DC power for external devices disposed in the hazardous environment, such as process control devices and equipment. The luminaire includes a power converter that converts received power into DC power, an IS barrier that converts the DC power into IS DC power native to or utilized by a recipient external device, and a power distribution port via which IS DC power is delivered to the external device. In some configurations, the luminaire monitors communicates statuses, alerts, and/or other information corresponding to delivering IS DC power to one or more external devices to a host and/or portable communication device. The luminaire may include multiple IS barriers of same and/or different IS ratings, and may dynamically control activation/deactivation of the IS barriers and/or usages thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 45/3725 - Switched mode power supply [SMPS]
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H04L 12/18 - Arrangements for providing special services to substations for broadcast or conference

47.

LUMINAIRE AS AN INTRINSICALLY SAFE POWER SOURCE

      
Application Number US2020046595
Publication Number 2021/150272
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-17
Publication Date 2021-07-29
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy, E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra, Viraj
  • Pan, Yicheng, Peter

Abstract

An intrinsically safe (IS) luminaire disposed in a hazardous environment provides visible light and serves as a primary, auxiliary, back-up, and/or charging source of IS DC power for external devices disposed in the hazardous environment, such as process control devices and equipment. The luminaire includes a power converter that converts received power into DC power, an IS barrier that converts the DC power into IS DC power native to or utilized by a recipient external device, and a power distribution port via which IS DC power is delivered to the external device. In some configurations, the luminaire monitors communicates statuses, alerts, and/or other information corresponding to delivering IS DC power to one or more external devices to a host and/or portable communication device. The luminaire may include multiple IS barriers of same and/or different IS ratings, and may dynamically control activation/deactivation of the IS barriers and/or usages thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H05B 47/18 - Controlling the light source by remote control via data-bus transmission

48.

AN ARRANGEMENT OF MULTIPLE OPTICAL ELEMENTS TO GENERATE MULTIPLE BEAM PATTERNS

      
Application Number IB2020062388
Publication Number 2021/130691
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-23
Publication Date 2021-07-01
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Patil, Sumit Ramesh
  • Gupta, Sudha
  • Chaturvedi, Bharat

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to field of an arrangement of multiple optical elements to generate multiple beam patterns. The arrangement (100) of multiple optical elements to plurality of fasteners (112), and an optics plate (106). The array board (102) having LEDs (104) mounted thereon in a plurality of first blade patterns (124a-124d). The optics plate (106) is removably fastened to the array board. The optics plate (106) defines lenses (108) in a plurality of second blade patterns (126a-126d) and reflectors (110) in a plurality of third blade patterns (128a-128d), identical to the first blade pattern (124a-124d). The optics plate (106) is manually rotated into a first configuration to align the second blade pattern (126a- 126d) with the first blade pattern (124a-124d) and into a second configuration to align the third blade pattern (128a-128d) with the first blade pattern (124a-124d) to generate multiple beam patterns.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 13/06 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements the elements being reflectors and refractors a reflector being rotatable
  • F21V 13/04 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements the elements being reflectors and refractors
  • F21V 14/04 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of reflectors
  • F21V 14/06 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of refractors
  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape

49.

Arrangement of multiple optical elements to generate multiple beam patterns

      
Application Number 17117374
Grant Number 11231163
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-10
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2022-01-25
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Patil, Sumit
  • Gupta, Sudha
  • Chaturvedi, Bharat

Abstract

d) to generate multiple beam patterns.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 14/02 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21V 19/02 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders with provision for adjustment, e.g. for focusing
  • F21V 7/10 - Construction
  • F21V 7/05 - Optical design plane
  • F21V 21/30 - Pivoted housings or frames
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

50.

Thermostat retention member

      
Application Number 29711510
Grant Number D0921508
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-31
First Publication Date 2021-06-08
Grant Date 2021-06-08
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Donlan, Andrew J.
  • Mazur, Paul E.
  • Holfeuer, Jacob

51.

THERMOSTAT RETENTION STRAP MEMBER

      
Document Number 03097631
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-29
Open to Public Date 2021-06-05
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Donlan, Andrew J.
  • Mazur, Paul E.
  • Holfeuer, Jacob

Abstract

ABSTRACT A thermostat retention strap member including a thermostat housing, a thermostat positioned in the thermostat housing and upwardly extending from an upper surface of the thermostat housing, a first electrical cable extending into a first end of the thermostat housing, a second electrical cable extending into a second end of the thermostat housing, a retention strap extending from a first side of the thermostat housing, a retention strap receptacle positioned on a second side of the therrnostat housing, wherein the retention strap is adapted to extend around a water pipe such that when the retention strap is extended through the retention strap receptacle the therrnostat is in engagement with the water pipe Date Recue/Date Received 2020-10-29

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 3/137 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and consisting of a flexible band
  • F16L 53/38 - Ohmic-resistance heating using elongate electric heating elements, e.g. wires or ribbons

52.

Thermostat retention member

      
Application Number 29711519
Grant Number D0920822
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-31
First Publication Date 2021-06-01
Grant Date 2021-06-01
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Donlan, Andrew J.
  • Mazur, Paul E.
  • Holfeuer, Jacob

53.

Thermostat retention strap member

      
Application Number 16704397
Grant Number 11193516
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-05
First Publication Date 2021-05-06
Grant Date 2021-12-07
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Donlan, Andrew J.
  • Mazur, Paul E.
  • Holfeuer, Jacob

Abstract

A thermostat retention strap member including a thermostat housing, a thermostat positioned in the thermostat housing and upwardly extending from an upper surface of the thermostat housing, a first electrical cable extending into a first end of the thermostat housing, a second electrical cable extending into a second end of the thermostat housing, a retention strap extending from a first side of the thermostat housing, a retention strap receptacle positioned on a second side of the thermostat housing, wherein the retention strap is adapted to extend around a water pipe such that when the retention strap is extended through the retention strap receptacle the thermostat is in engagement with the water pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 2/08 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using bands
  • F16L 55/17 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose
  • F24H 9/20 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
  • F16L 55/07 - Arrangement or mounting of devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating or draining

54.

SMART DIMMING & SENSOR FAILURE DETECTION AS PART OF BUILT IN AMBIENT LIGHT HARVESTING INSIDE THE LUMINAIRE

      
Application Number US2020047434
Publication Number 2021/055139
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-21
Publication Date 2021-03-25
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor Gurjar, Ravindra, Viraj

Abstract

A self-adjusting luminaire (100) whose primary operation is to provide ambient or focused lighting in a hazardous environment is configured to modify (e.g., continuously) the energization intensity levels of its on-board illumination sources (108a, 108n) based on magnitudes of difference between an amount of light in the environment of the luminaire (e.g., including both light produced by the luminaire and ambient light) as measured by on-board sensors (130) and a setpoint amount of light corresponding to the luminaire. Further, the self-adjusting luminaire may detect that its on-board sensors are malfunctioning when the illumination sensors fail to sense a change in the amount of light in the environment of the luminaire after the luminaire has modified the energization intensity levels of its illumination sources. Upon detecting a sensor malfunction, the self-adjusting luminaire may generate an alarm, and/or may automatically modify the intensity of its illumination sources to mitigate effects of the detected malfunction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
  • H05B 47/17 - Operational modes, e.g. switching from manual to automatic mode or prohibiting specific operations
  • H05B 39/04 - Controlling
  • G01J 1/02 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter Details

55.

Smart dimming and sensor failure detection as part of built in daylight harvesting inside the luminaire

      
Application Number 16786213
Grant Number 11343898
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-10
First Publication Date 2021-03-25
Grant Date 2022-05-24
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj

Abstract

A self-adjusting luminaire whose primary operation is to provide ambient or focused lighting in a hazardous environment is configured to modify (e.g., continuously) the energization intensity levels of its on-board illumination sources based on magnitudes of difference between an amount of light in the environment of the luminaire (e.g., including both light produced by the luminaire and ambient light) as measured by on-board sensors and a setpoint amount of light corresponding to the luminaire. Further, the self-adjusting luminaire may detect that its on-board sensors are malfunctioning when the illumination sensors fail to sense a change in the amount of light in the environment of the luminaire after the luminaire has modified the energization intensity levels of its illumination sources. Upon detecting a sensor malfunction, the self-adjusting luminaire may generate an alarm, and/or may automatically modify the intensity of its illumination sources to mitigate effects of the detected malfunction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
  • H05B 47/20 - Responsive to malfunctions or to light source lifeCircuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant for protection
  • H05B 47/175 - Controlling the light source by remote control

56.

CONNECTED CONTROLS INFRASTRUCTURE

      
Application Number US2020047433
Publication Number 2021/050247
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-21
Publication Date 2021-03-18
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra, Viraj
  • Pan, Yicheng Peter

Abstract

A luminaire network improves energy efficiency, reduces light pollution, improves the robustness of luminaire control, and reduces maintenance time and costs by implementing intelligent and selective lighting control. For example, the luminaire network may automatically control dimming, light activation, light deactivation, static or dynamic luminaire grouping, and luminaire group control by implementing a hybrid control scheme that accounts for (i) local or global fixed schedules (e.g., based on time of day, worker schedules, etc.), (ii) detected daylight, (iii) detected motion of workers, and (iv) feedback from luminaires in the luminaire network. Further, one or more electronic devices (e.g., mobile devices) may couple to the luminaire network and may facilitate easy monitoring, configuration, and manual control of luminaires in the luminaire network, even when remotely connected to the luminaire network (e.g., via the cloud).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • H05B 47/175 - Controlling the light source by remote control
  • H05B 47/18 - Controlling the light source by remote control via data-bus transmission

57.

CONNECTED CONTROLS INFRASTRUCTURE

      
Document Number 03149226
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-08-21
Open to Public Date 2021-03-18
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj
  • Pan, Yicheng Peter

Abstract

A luminaire network improves energy efficiency, reduces light pollution, improves the robustness of luminaire control, and reduces maintenance time and costs by implementing intelligent and selective lighting control. For example, the luminaire network may automatically control dimming, light activation, light deactivation, static or dynamic luminaire grouping, and luminaire group control by implementing a hybrid control scheme that accounts for (i) local or global fixed schedules (e.g., based on time of day, worker schedules, etc.), (ii) detected daylight, (iii) detected motion of workers, and (iv) feedback from luminaires in the luminaire network. Further, one or more electronic devices (e.g., mobile devices) may couple to the luminaire network and may facilitate easy monitoring, configuration, and manual control of luminaires in the luminaire network, even when remotely connected to the luminaire network (e.g., via the cloud).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • H05B 47/175 - Controlling the light source by remote control
  • H05B 47/18 - Controlling the light source by remote control via data-bus transmission
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission

58.

SMART LUMINAIRE GROUP CONTROL USING INTRAGROUP COMMUNICATION

      
Application Number US2020047405
Publication Number 2021/050244
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-21
Publication Date 2021-03-18
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gurjar, Ravindra, Viraj
  • Graff, Timothy, E.
  • Pan, Yicheng, Peter

Abstract

A smart luminaire system in which a primary luminaire controls and/or communicates with a set of one or more secondary luminaires may be disposed in a hazardous environment, such as an industrial process plant, manufacturing facility, oil refinery, etc. The primary luminaire may send driving commands to the set of secondary luminaires via an analog portion of a hybrid wired communication interface, and the driving commands may cause a driver of a second luminaire to energize on-board illumination source(s) at various intensities. The primary luminaire may send and/or receive administrative messages to/from the secondary luminaires via a digital portion of its hybrid wired communication interface. The smart luminaire system may be a stand-alone system, or may communicate with a controller or back-end system via a wireless communication interface of the primary luminaire, e.g., to receive control instructions and/or to send consolidated administrative messages on behalf of the smart luminaire system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/18 - Controlling the light source by remote control via data-bus transmission
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission

59.

Visible light communication pilot light and indicator light

      
Application Number 16657738
Grant Number 10951016
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-18
First Publication Date 2021-03-16
Grant Date 2021-03-16
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor Pan, Yicheng Peter

Abstract

An example system includes an electrical enclosure. The electrical enclosure includes an identification data module, an electrical sensor, an enclosure environment sensor, and a pilot light module. The pilot light module includes (i) a pilot light and (ii) a communication module. The communication module is coupled to the identification data module, the electrical sensor, and the enclosure environment sensor. The communication module is configured to determine a visual communication signal based on information received from one or more of the identification data module, the electrical sensor, and the enclosure environment sensor, and drive the visual communication signal via the pilot light. The visual communication signal indicates one or more operational parameters within the electrical enclosure. The system further includes a client device configured to receive the visual communication from the pilot light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
  • H01H 9/16 - Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
  • G01N 27/27 - Association of two or more measuring systems or cells, each measuring a different parameter, where the measurement results may be either used independently, the systems or cells being physically associated, or combined to produce a value for a further parameter

60.

Smart luminaire group control using intragroup communication

      
Application Number 16786219
Grant Number 11232684
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-10
First Publication Date 2021-03-11
Grant Date 2022-01-25
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Pan, Yicheng Peter

Abstract

A smart luminaire system in which a primary luminaire controls and/or communicates with a set of one or more secondary luminaires may be disposed in a hazardous environment, such as an industrial process plant, manufacturing facility, oil refinery, etc. The primary luminaire may send driving commands to the set of secondary luminaires via an analog portion of a hybrid wired communication interface, and the driving commands may cause a driver of a second luminaire to energize on-board illumination source(s) at various intensities. The primary luminaire may send and/or receive administrative messages to/from the secondary luminaires via a digital portion of its hybrid wired communication interface. The smart luminaire system may be a stand-alone system, or may communicate with a controller or back-end system via a wireless communication interface of the primary luminaire, e.g., to receive control instructions and/or to send consolidated administrative messages on behalf of the smart luminaire system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
  • H04L 12/24 - Arrangements for maintenance or administration
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information

61.

Connected controls infrastructure

      
Application Number 16790041
Grant Number 11219112
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-13
First Publication Date 2021-03-11
Grant Date 2022-01-04
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj
  • Pan, Yicheng Peter

Abstract

A luminaire network improves energy efficiency, reduces light pollution, improves the robustness of luminaire control, and reduces maintenance time and costs by implementing intelligent and selective lighting control. For example, the luminaire network may automatically control dimming, light activation, light deactivation, static or dynamic luminaire grouping, and luminaire group control by implementing a hybrid control scheme that accounts for (i) local or global fixed schedules (e.g., based on time of day, worker schedules, etc.), (ii) detected daylight, (iii) detected motion of workers, and (iv) feedback from luminaires in the luminaire network. Further, one or more electronic devices (e.g., mobile devices) may couple to the luminaire network and may facilitate easy monitoring, configuration, and manual control of luminaires in the luminaire network, even when remotely connected to the luminaire network (e.g., via the cloud).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/155 - Coordinated control of two or more light sources
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
  • H05B 47/115 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings
  • H05B 47/165 - Controlling the light source following a pre-assigned programmed sequenceLogic control [LC]
  • H05B 47/17 - Operational modes, e.g. switching from manual to automatic mode or prohibiting specific operations

62.

Event indications of hazardous environment luminaires using visual sequences

      
Application Number 16738898
Grant Number 11328564
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-09
First Publication Date 2021-03-04
Grant Date 2022-05-10
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj

Abstract

A luminaire whose primary operation is to provide ambient or focused lighting in a hazardous environment is further configured to communicate, within the hazardous environment, alert and/or detected events or conditions via visual sequences. Different visual sequences uniquely identify respective alerts and/or detected conditions, which may include conditions occurring at the luminaire and/or conditions occurring within the hazardous environment. Different visual sequences are defined by respective blink sequences stored in a blink sequence library at the luminaire. Blink sequences are configurable, are distinguished by different amplitudes, frequencies, duty cycles, and other energization/de-energization waveform characteristics, and are applied to one or more illumination sources of the luminaire to thereby generate corresponding visual sequences in the hazardous environment. Visual sequences generated by hazardous environment luminaires allow personnel within the hazardous environment to be informed or alerted to critical conditions upon their occurrences, even without the use of a portable computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 5/38 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources using flashing light
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons

63.

EVENT INDICATIONS OF HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT LUMINAIRES USING VISUAL SEQUENCES

      
Document Number 03148363
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-08-17
Open to Public Date 2021-03-04
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj

Abstract

A luminaire whose primary operation is to provide ambient or focused lighting in a hazardous environment is further configured to communicate, within the hazardous environment, alert and/or detected events or conditions via visual sequences. Different visual sequences uniquely identify respective alerts and/or detected conditions, which may include conditions occurring at the luminaire and/or conditions occurring within the hazardous environment. Different visual sequences are defined by respective blink sequences stored in a blink sequence library at the luminaire. Blink sequences are configurable, are distinguished by different amplitudes, frequencies, duty cycles, and other energization/de-energization waveform characteristics, and are applied to one or more illumination sources of the luminaire to thereby generate corresponding visual sequences in the hazardous environment. Visual sequences generated by hazardous environment luminaires allow personnel within the hazardous environment to be informed or alerted to critical conditions upon their occurrences, even without the use of a portable computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • H05B 47/16 - Controlling the light source by timing means
  • H05B 47/165 - Controlling the light source following a pre-assigned programmed sequenceLogic control [LC]
  • H05B 47/17 - Operational modes, e.g. switching from manual to automatic mode or prohibiting specific operations

64.

EVENT INDICATIONS OF HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT LUMINAIRES USING VISUAL SEQUENCES

      
Application Number US2020046594
Publication Number 2021/041066
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-17
Publication Date 2021-03-04
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor Gurjar, Ravindra Viraj

Abstract

A luminaire whose primary operation is to provide ambient or focused lighting in a hazardous environment is further configured to communicate, within the hazardous environment, alert and/or detected events or conditions via visual sequences. Different visual sequences uniquely identify respective alerts and/or detected conditions, which may include conditions occurring at the luminaire and/or conditions occurring within the hazardous environment. Different visual sequences are defined by respective blink sequences stored in a blink sequence library at the luminaire. Blink sequences are configurable, are distinguished by different amplitudes, frequencies, duty cycles, and other energization/de-energization waveform characteristics, and are applied to one or more illumination sources of the luminaire to thereby generate corresponding visual sequences in the hazardous environment. Visual sequences generated by hazardous environment luminaires allow personnel within the hazardous environment to be informed or alerted to critical conditions upon their occurrences, even without the use of a portable computing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/16 - Controlling the light source by timing means
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • H05B 47/165 - Controlling the light source following a pre-assigned programmed sequenceLogic control [LC]
  • H05B 47/17 - Operational modes, e.g. switching from manual to automatic mode or prohibiting specific operations

65.

System for dynamic switching control of a luminaire

      
Application Number 16939918
Grant Number 11129257
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-27
First Publication Date 2021-01-28
Grant Date 2021-09-21
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Barve, Pushkar Satish
  • Tikle, Pankaj Prakashrao
  • Mathkari, Aniket Nitin
  • Sawant, Rutuja Vijay

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the field of luminaire control systems and discloses a system (100) for dynamic switching control of a luminaire (116). The system (100) comprises an ambient light sensor (102), an infrared sensor (104), and a control unit (106). The ambient light sensor (102) senses ambient illumination level and generates a light detection signal representative of the sensed ambient illumination level. The infrared sensor (104) senses infrared radiation of ambient light in the vicinity of the luminaire (116) and generates an infrared radiation detection signal. The control unit (106) cooperates with the ambient light sensor (102) and the infrared sensor (104) to generate a control signal for controlling the operation of the luminaire (116). The control unit (106) also updates the pre-determined turn on and turn off threshold lux values based on level of contamination on the surface of the ambient light sensor (102).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/11 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
  • H05B 47/14 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining electrical parameters of the light source
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches

66.

Base bracket and an arrangement for mounting a dead front for an electrical panelboard

      
Application Number 16898676
Grant Number 11563312
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-11
First Publication Date 2020-12-17
Grant Date 2023-01-24
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kulkarni, Rahul L
  • Shashin, Andrey M.
  • Leber, William G.

Abstract

A hinged dead front for an enclosure of an electrical panelboard, said enclosure defined by a rear panel, an operative left side panel, an operative right side panel and a door, wherein the rear panel of said enclosure is provided with hinged mounting bracket assemblies on which said dead front is hingeably mounted; and latch stopping bracket assemblies configured to engage with locking elements fitted on said dead front.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/06 - Boards, panels, desksParts thereof or accessories therefor having associated enclosures, e.g. for preventing access to live parts
  • H02B 1/38 - Hinged covers or doors
  • H02B 1/44 - Hinged covers or doors
  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
  • E05D 11/00 - Additional features or accessories of hinges
  • E05D 5/02 - Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps

67.

Low voltage LED lighting fixture

      
Application Number 16860933
Grant Number 11265989
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-28
First Publication Date 2020-11-05
Grant Date 2022-03-01
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Tikle, Pankaj P.
  • Tripathi, Ajay

Abstract

LED) for driving the LEDs (204). The control unit (208) receives a sensed current signal from the current sensing unit (210) and controls the SMPS unit (206) to maintain the output current within a pre-determined range. The control unit (208) receives a dimming signal from the dimming unit (212) or an emergency signal from a supply unit (104) to alter the output power of the SMPS unit (206) from normal mode to dimming mode or emergency mode respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 45/3725 - Switched mode power supply [SMPS]
  • H05B 45/14 - Controlling the intensity of the light using electrical feedback from LEDs or from LED modules
  • H05B 45/50 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to malfunctions or undesirable behaviour of LEDsCircuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to LED lifeProtective circuits
  • H05B 47/17 - Operational modes, e.g. switching from manual to automatic mode or prohibiting specific operations
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

68.

Mounting arrangement for a fixture having a mounting plate with wiring and driving compartment and holes for rope to be threaded therethrough

      
Application Number 16818361
Grant Number 11112074
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-13
First Publication Date 2020-09-17
Grant Date 2021-09-07
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kulkarni, Harish P.
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Patil, Santosh K.

Abstract

A mounting arrangement for an LED fixture, said LED fixture having a holding plate and a driver housing, said arrangement comprising slots configured on said holding plate and on said housing for threading a cable therethrough, said cable is connected to a support during mounting said fixture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 8/04 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure
  • F21V 29/508 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of electrical circuits
  • F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
  • F21S 8/06 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure by suspension

69.

LED fixture housing with hinged side door

      
Application Number 16819077
Grant Number 11181253
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-14
First Publication Date 2020-09-17
Grant Date 2021-11-23
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kulkarni, Harish P.
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Patil, Santosh K.

Abstract

An LED lighting fixture including a side access door and a compartment for housing electrical components required for operation of the LED fixture. The side access door secured to the compartment by a hinge structure, such that the side door is retained when in an open position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/14 - Fastening of cover or lid to box
  • F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
  • F21V 11/18 - Screens not covered by groups , , or using sheets without apertures, e.g. fixed movable, e.g. flaps, slides
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

70.

Arrangement for dissipating heat of a power supply unit in a housing

      
Application Number 16811646
Grant Number 11076504
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-06
First Publication Date 2020-09-10
Grant Date 2021-07-27
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Patil, Santosh K.
  • Graff, Timothy E.

Abstract

The present disclosure envisages an arrangement (100) for dissipating heat of a power supply unit (105) in a housing (110). The arrangement (100) comprises at least one packing member (120). The packing member (120) is disposed between the power supply unit (105) and an operative inner wall of the housing (110) to increase conductive thermal contact between inner walls of the housing (110) and the power supply unit (105). The arrangement (100) facilitates maximum surface contact between a power supply unit and inner walls of a housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings

71.

Power supply housing

      
Application Number 29632531
Grant Number D0892748
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-08
First Publication Date 2020-08-11
Grant Date 2020-08-11
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Madathil Sankarankutty Nair, Satheesh
  • Halcon, Rudy Mark D.
  • Dubiel, Raymond A.
  • Fleras, Warren K.

72.

Housing for electrical components

      
Application Number 16776274
Grant Number 11470730
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-29
First Publication Date 2020-08-06
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Divekar, Shriram R.
  • Kulkarni, Amit S.
  • Goravankoll, Abdulkhadar F.

Abstract

The present disclosure envisages a housing (1000). The housing (1000) has an operative upper compartment (200) and an operative lower compartment (100). A first lid (110) and a second lid (210) cover the lower and the upper compartments (100, 200) respectively. The lid (210) is openable. A panel (400) is configured to be inserted between the lower compartment (100) and the upper compartment (200) thus forming a partition between the compartments. The housing (1000) of the present disclosure, when utilized for housing data distribution elements and electrical power distribution elements separately in its compartments, provides safe access to the data distribution elements and prevents risk of touching live electrical components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H02B 1/32 - Mounting of devices therein
  • H02B 1/38 - Hinged covers or doors

73.

A HEAT-ABSORBING-AND-DISSIPATING JACKET FOR A TERMINAL OF AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number IB2019061273
Publication Number 2020/157563
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-23
Publication Date 2020-08-06
Owner APPLETON GRP, LLC (USA)
Inventor Kulkarni, Amit Shirish

Abstract

The present disclosure envisages a heat-absorbing-and-dissipating jacket (80) for a terminal (100) of an electrical device (1000). The jacket has a body (81) configured to at least partially contour walls of the housing (10) of the terminal (100) and the jacket is made of a heat- absorbing-and-dissipating material. The body (81) of the jacket has a lower portion (86) extending operatively below the housing (10) of the terminal (100). The body (81) of the jacket also has an upper portion (88) extending operatively above the housing (10) of the terminal (100). The jacket (80) of the present disclosure is a cost-effective means which allows maximum heat absorption and dissipation from an enclosed electrical device and can be incorporated in an existing design of an electrical device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure

74.

Power supply housing

      
Application Number 29632537
Grant Number D0887366
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-08
First Publication Date 2020-06-16
Grant Date 2020-06-16
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Madathil Sankarankutty Nair, Satheesh
  • Halcon, Rudy Mark D.
  • Dubiel, Raymond A.
  • Fleras, Warren K.

75.

LED AUTO-DETECT SYSTEM FOR WIDE OUTPUT VOLTAGE RANGE LED DRIVERS

      
Application Number US2019055533
Publication Number 2020/081341
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-10
Publication Date 2020-04-23
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ajo, Virgil Roy, Requiroso
  • Placido, Leon, Dela Cruz
  • Valmonte, Neil, Jingo Samson

Abstract

A method of managing an output voltage of a LED driver to prevent damage to a LED load coupled thereto from a transient current is described. The method includes energizing a LED driver coupled to a microcontroller circuit. The microcontroller circuit samples a plurality of signals from the LED driver circuit. Moreover, the microcontroller circuit determines if an interruption event has occurred. The interruption event may include a main voltage supply interruption, intermittently removing and reconnecting a load, such as a loose LED load, and hot- swapping one LED load for another. The method further includes preventing a transient current from damaging the LED load if the interruption event has occurred. A system including circuits related to the method are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources

76.

A LUMINAIRE

      
Application Number IB2019055239
Publication Number 2020/053673
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-21
Publication Date 2020-03-19
Owner APPLETON GRP, LLC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Leber, William
  • Dube, Tejas Deepak
  • Muchandi, Sagar Rudrappa
  • Mandlekar, Karan Chandrakant

Abstract

The present disclosure envisages a luminaire (100). The luminaire (100) comprises at least an array of light-emitting diodes (10), a driver (20) for driving the array of light-emitting diodes (10), a first compartment (30), a second compartment (40), a perforated wall (50), an array of fins (60) and a lid (70). The first compartment (30) houses the array of light-emitting diodes (10). The second compartment houses the driver (20). The second compartment (40) is separated from the first compartment (30) by a perforated wall (50). The array of fins (60) is disposed on an operative external wall surface surrounding the first compartment (30) and/or the second compartment (40) of the luminaire (100). The lid (70) is removably fitted on an operative end of the first compartment (30). The luminaire (100) has an explosion-proof construction, dissipates heat efficiently, is less expensive and is easy to assemble.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21V 29/10 - Arrangement of heat-generating components to reduce thermal damage, e.g. by distancing heat-generating components from other components to be protected
  • F21S 9/00 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply

77.

Explosion proof luminaire

      
Application Number 16415114
Grant Number 11022287
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-17
First Publication Date 2020-03-12
Grant Date 2021-06-01
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Leber, William
  • Dube, Tejas D.
  • Mandlekar, Karan C.
  • Muchandi, Sagar R.

Abstract

The present disclosure envisages a luminaire (100). The luminaire (100) comprises at least an array of light-emitting diodes (10), a driver (20) for driving the array of light-emitting diodes (10), a first compartment (30), a second compartment (40), a perforated wall (50), an array of fins (60) and a lid (70). The first compartment (30) houses the array of light-emitting diodes (10). The second compartment houses the driver (20). The second compartment (40) is separated from the first compartment (30) by a perforated wall (50). The array of fins (60) is disposed on an operative external wall surface surrounding the first compartment (30) and/or the second compartment (40) of the luminaire (100). The lid (70) is removably fitted on an operative end of the first compartment (30). The luminaire (100) has an explosion-proof construction, dissipates heat efficiently, is less expensive and is easy to assemble.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
  • H05B 45/00 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED]

78.

A GUIDING ARRANGEMENT FOR SECURELY GUIDING A COMMUNICATION CARD INTO A MULTI-PIN CONNECTOR

      
Application Number IB2019055865
Publication Number 2020/021370
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-10
Publication Date 2020-01-30
Owner APPLETON GRP, LLC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Muttepawar, Gajanan Ramkishan
  • Athavale, Ajit Dilip

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the field of guiding arrangements for a communication card. The guiding arrangement (200, 300), of the present disclosure, prevents deformation of the pins of a connector while guiding a communication card. The guiding arrangement (300) comprises a first guiding and aligning means and a second guiding and aligning means configured to securely guide and align a communication card with the pins of the connector to connect the card to the connector. The first guiding and aligning means includes a pair of guiding members (310) configured to be slid into a pair of channels configured on the communication card. The second guiding and aligning means includes a first snap (325) and a pair of second snaps (330) configured to abut the communication card when the communication card is guided along an axial plane of the pins of the connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
  • H01R 13/00 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or

79.

AN ENCAPSULATED LED ENGINE AND A PROCESS FOR ENCAPSULATING A LED ENGINE

      
Application Number IB2019055235
Publication Number 2020/016679
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-21
Publication Date 2020-01-23
Owner APPLETON GRP, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Kumar, Sumit
  • Chaturvedi, Bharat

Abstract

An encapsulated LED engine (100) comprises a printed circuit board (105), a plurality of LED arrays (108) mounted on the printed circuit board, and an encapsulation layer (110). The LED arrays (108) and the electrical connections (135) therebetween are encapsulated by the encapsulation layer (110) to protect area proximal to the LED engine (100) from arc and spark generated by the engine (100). The encapsulation layer (110) includes at least one blister (115) and at least one planar portion (120), wherein the blister (115) is configured to encapsulate at least one LED (125) and the planar portion (120) is configured to encapsulate at least one electrical connection configured on the printed circuit board (105).

IPC Classes  ?

80.

MULTIPLE ENCAPSULATED LED ARRAYS ON A SINGLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB)

      
Application Number IB2019055236
Publication Number 2020/016680
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-21
Publication Date 2020-01-23
Owner APPLETON GRP, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Tripathi, Ajay
  • Nimgulkar, Milind
  • Kumar, Sumit

Abstract

The present disclosure envisages multiple encapsulated LED arrays on a single PCB of an LED engine and relates to the field of luminaires. The LED engine comprises a plurality of LED arrays and a plurality of encapsulation layers. Each of the plurality of LED arrays is mounted on the printed circuit board in a spaced apart configuration, and is electrically isolated from each other. Further, each LED array is encapsulated by each encapsulation layer to protect area proximal to the LED engine from arc or spark generated by the engine. Each of the encapsulation layers includes a plurality of blisters and a planar portion, wherein the blisters are configured to encapsulate the LEDs of the LED array and the planar portion is configured to encapsulate electrical traces configured on the printed circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 33/52 - Encapsulations
  • F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems

81.

SMART SPLIT WASHER CABLE GLAND ENTRY

      
Application Number US2019040094
Publication Number 2020/009977
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-01
Publication Date 2020-01-09
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Monteil, Jean-Francois
  • Rus, Vilian
  • Dumont, Eric
  • Klemesiak, Gregory
  • Bouvet, Bruno

Abstract

A two-part washer for use with a cable gland is provided including a first partial annular part having a first end and a second end, and a second partial annular part having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first part is adapted to interlock with the second end of the second part, wherein the second end of the first part is adapted to interlock with the first end of the second part, and wherein when the ends of the first and second parts are interlocked, an annular washer extending 360 degrees with an open interior is formed. A method of using the two-part washer to provide a watertight seal between a cable gland and a wall of an electrical enclosure is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution boxEnsuring electrical continuity in the joint
  • F16L 5/02 - Sealing
  • H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings
  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes

82.

A MECHANISM FOR INDIRECT ACCESS TO AN ACTUATOR ON AN APPARATUS DISPOSED WITHIN A HOUSING

      
Application Number IB2019055234
Publication Number 2020/003075
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-21
Publication Date 2020-01-02
Owner APPLETON GRP, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Patil, Maya Sandip
  • Hande, Vaibhav Balaji
  • Goravankoll, Abdulkhadar Fakruddin
  • Kulkarni, Rahul Laxmikantrao
  • Bavale, Vishal Maruti

Abstract

The present disclosure envisages a mechanism (100) for indirect access to an actuator (210) on an apparatus (200) disposed within a housing (300). The mechanism (100) comprises a bushing (10), a spring-loaded shaft (20), an arm (30), a first stopper (40) and a pedestal (50). The spring-loaded shaft (20) passes through the bushing (10) and is configured to reciprocate through the annular passage (12). An arm (30) is disposed within the housing (300), and is coupled to the shaft (20). The first stopper (40) is received on the shaft (20) operatively below the arm (30). The pedestal (50) is disposed between the arm (30) and the first stopper (40). The pedestal (50) is configured to facilitate abutment of the arm (30) with the actuator (210). The arm (30) is configured to press the actuator (210) when the shaft (20) is linearly displaced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 1/00 - Contacts
  • H01H 71/52 - Manual reset mechanisms actuated by lever
  • H01H 13/26 - Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members

83.

Mechanism for indirect access to an actuator on an apparatus disposed within a housing

      
Application Number 16373467
Grant Number 10957507
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-02
First Publication Date 2019-12-26
Grant Date 2021-03-23
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Marode, Maya G.
  • Hande, Vaibhav B.
  • Goravankoll, Abdulkhadar F.
  • Kulkami, Rahul L.
  • Bavale, Vishal M.

Abstract

The present disclosure envisages a mechanism (100) for indirect access to an actuator (210) on an apparatus (200) disposed within a housing (300). The mechanism (100) comprises a bushing (10), a spring-loaded shaft (20), an arm (30), a first stopper (40) and a pedestal (50). The spring-loaded shaft (20) passes through the bushing (10) and is configured to reciprocate through the annular passage (12). An arm (30) is disposed within the housing (300), and is coupled to the shaft (20). The first stopper (40) is received on the shaft (20) operatively below the arm (30). The pedestal (50) is disposed between the arm (30) and the first stopper (40). The pedestal (50) is configured to facilitate abutment of the arm (30) with the actuator (210). The arm (30) is configured to press the actuator (210) when the shaft (20) is linearly displaced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 71/58 - Manual reset mechanisms actuated by push-button, pull-knob, or slide
  • H01H 3/12 - Push-buttons
  • H01H 9/22 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking between casing, cover, or protective shutter and mechanism for operating contacts
  • H01H 71/02 - HousingsCasingsBasesMountings

84.

HYBRID POWER AND FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTION PANELS

      
Document Number 03102784
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-10
Open to Public Date 2019-12-12
Grant Date 2023-01-03
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Bailey, Mark
  • Popi, Dorian
  • Garton, Mark
  • Leber, Bill

Abstract

A system including a first hybrid power and fiber optic cable including a first plurality of power lines and a first plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable routed from a control center in a first location to a hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel within a second location, wherein the first plurality of power lines are secured to a main lug connection within the hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel, wherein the first plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable are secured to a fiber patch panel within the hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel, and a second and third hybrid power and fiber optic cable including a plurality of power lines and a plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable are routed from the hybrid power and fiber optic cable distribution panel to a first and second junction boxes located within the second location.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
  • H01B 9/00 - Power cables

85.

HYBRID POWER AND FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTION PANELS

      
Application Number US2019026747
Publication Number 2019/236194
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-10
Publication Date 2019-12-12
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Bailey, Mark
  • Popi, Dorian
  • Garton, Mark
  • Leber, Bill

Abstract

A system including a first hybrid power and fiber optic cable (400) including a first plurality of power lines and a first plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable routed from a control center (200) in a first location to a hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel (600) within a second location, wherein the first plurality of power lines are secured to a main lug connection within the hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel (600), wherein the first plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable are secured to a fiber patch panel within the hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel (600), and a second and third hybrid power and fiber optic cable (510, 520) including a plurality of power lines and a plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable are routed from the hybrid power and fiber optic cable distribution panel (600) to a first and second junction boxes (250a, 250b) located within the second location.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
  • H01B 9/00 - Power cables

86.

Hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panels

      
Application Number 16271547
Grant Number 10574035
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-08
First Publication Date 2019-12-05
Grant Date 2020-02-25
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Bailey, Mark
  • Popi, Dorian
  • Garton, Mark
  • Leber, Bill

Abstract

A system including a first hybrid power and fiber optic cable including a first plurality of power lines and a first plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable routed from a control center in a first location to a hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel within a second location, wherein the first plurality of power lines are secured to a main lug connection within the hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel, wherein the first plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable are secured to a fiber patch panel within the hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel, and a second and third hybrid power and fiber optic cable including a plurality of power lines and a plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable are routed from the hybrid power and fiber optic cable distribution panel to a first and second junction boxes located within the second location.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/20 - Bus-bar or other wiring layouts, e.g. in cubicles, in switchyards
  • H01B 9/00 - Power cables
  • H01B 7/02 - Disposition of insulation
  • G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
  • G02B 6/50 - Underground or underwater installationInstallation through tubing, conduits or ducts
  • H02G 1/06 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for laying cables, e.g. laying apparatus on vehicle
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes

87.

LED fixture

      
Application Number 29642104
Grant Number D0866039
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-27
First Publication Date 2019-11-05
Grant Date 2019-11-05
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Brand, James G.
  • Verma, Saurabh
  • Zutti, Anoop R.

88.

LED fixture

      
Application Number 16034634
Grant Number 10704778
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-13
First Publication Date 2019-10-03
Grant Date 2020-07-07
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Desai, Suraj N.
  • Devappa, Harsha N.
  • Grandsart, Dawn M.
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Brand, James G.

Abstract

An LED fixture is provided including a housing having a hollow configuration, a mounting plate secured to an upper end of the housing, a globe ring, separate from the housing, secured to a lower exterior end of the housing, a base on the housing extending within the globe ring, and an LED array positioned on the base of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 29/503 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of light sources
  • F21V 17/12 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by screwing
  • F21V 31/00 - Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
  • F21V 17/06 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages onto or by the lamp holder
  • F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

89.

IMPROVED LED FIXTURE

      
Application Number IB2019051708
Publication Number 2019/186295
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-04
Publication Date 2019-10-03
Owner APPLETON GRP, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Grandsart, Dawn M.
  • Graff, Timothy E.
  • Brand, James G.
  • Desai, Suraj N.
  • Devappa, Harsha N.

Abstract

An LED fixture is provided including a housing having a hollow configuration, a mounting plate secured to an upper end of the housing, a globe ring, separate from the housing, secured to a lower exterior end of the housing, a base on the housing extending within the globe ring, and an LED array positioned on the base of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

90.

AN OPTICAL ATTENUATOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number IB2019051491
Publication Number 2019/166931
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-25
Publication Date 2019-09-06
Owner APPLETON GRP, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Gawai, Padmanabh Pandurang
  • Barve, Pushkar Satish

Abstract

The present disclosure envisages an optical attenuator assembly which is compact and cost effective. The optical attenuator assembly comprises a protective layer, an attenuation layer, and a vinyl layer. The protective layer has a cavity configured thereon to facilitate reception of a sensor mounted on a base. The attenuation layer is deposited on the protective layer, and is configured to attenuate the intensity of incident light rays. The attenuation layer is further configured to provide attenuated light rays to the sensor. The vinyl layer is deposited on the attenuation layer. The vinyl layer has a window configured thereon to facilitate the light rays to incident on the attenuation layer, and is further configured to limit the angle of incident of the light ray with respect to the sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/26 - Optical coupling means
  • G02B 26/02 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the intensity of light

91.

SELF-DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR POWER SWITCHES AS SYNCHRONOUS RECTIFIER

      
Application Number US2019013593
Publication Number 2019/143594
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-15
Publication Date 2019-07-25
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • De Castro, Roderick, Perez
  • Placido, Leon Dela Cruz, Jr.
  • Nepomuceno, Mark, Chester Bernardino

Abstract

A control circuit (100) that is applicable to power supply systems that use synchronous rectification techniques is described. The control circuit provides a self-driven method of control to an active switch (142) by sensing the current flow over the switch. The control circuit includes a diode (130), a MOSFET (142), and a BJT (140). The control circuit includes a first resistor (120) and a second resistor (122) that are both connected to a voltage source (102). An anode side of the diode is connected to the first resistor while a cathode side of the diode is connected to a drain of the MOSFET. The second resistor is connected to a collector of the BJT as well as a gate of the MOSFET. A base of the BJT is connected to the first resistor and the anode side of the diode. An emitter of the BJT is coupled to a source of the MOSFET.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load

92.

AN LED FIXTURE

      
Application Number US2019012360
Publication Number 2019/136259
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-04
Publication Date 2019-07-11
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Devappa, Harsha, N.
  • Zutti, Anoop, R.
  • Grandsart, Dawn, M.
  • S B, Chethan

Abstract

An LED fixture (200) that facilitates effective heal dissipation of an array of LEDs. having improved thermal performance; and is easy to mount or dismount. The LED fixture (200) includes a heat sink (202) having a hollow configuration, and a plurality of fins (204) extending circumferentially and outwardly from the heat sink (202). The LED fixture (200) further comprises a base (206) configured at an operative bottom portion of the heat sink (202), and a driver housing (208) connected to an operative top surface of the heat sink (202). The base (206) is configured to support an array of LEDs. The driver housing (208) is configured to accommodate a plurality of LED drivers. The driver housing (208) and the base (206) are arranged in a spaced apart configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 3/02 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by the shape
  • F21V 17/12 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by screwing
  • F21Y 105/10 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

93.

LED fixture with air gap and heat dissipation

      
Application Number 15950653
Grant Number 10473318
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-11
First Publication Date 2019-07-04
Grant Date 2019-11-12
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Devappa, Harsha N.
  • Zutti, Anoop R.
  • Grandsart, Dawn M.
  • S B, Chethan
  • Graff, Timothy E.

Abstract

An LED fixture (200) that facilitates effective heat dissipation of an array of LEDs, having improved thermal performance; and is easy to mount or dismount. The LED fixture (200) includes a heat sink (202) having a hollow configuration, and a plurality of fins (204) extending circumferentially and outwardly from the heat sink (202). The LED fixture (200) further comprises a base (206) configured at an operative bottom portion of the heat sink (202), and a driver housing (208) connected to an operative top surface of the heat sink (202). The base (206) is configured to support an array of LEDs. The driver housing (208) is configured to accommodate a plurality of LED drivers. The driver housing (208) and the base (206) are arranged in a spaced apart configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
  • F21V 29/503 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of light sources
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 15/01 - Housings, e.g. material or assembling of housing parts
  • F21V 29/508 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of electrical circuits
  • F21V 17/12 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by screwing
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

94.

AN ELECTRICAL HOUSING

      
Application Number US2018055838
Publication Number 2019/083758
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-15
Publication Date 2019-05-02
Owner APPLETON GRP LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Madathil Sankarankutty Nair, Satheesh
  • Halcon, Rudy Mark, D.
  • Dubiel, Raymond, A.
  • Fleras, Warren, K.

Abstract

An electrical housing including a housing portion defined by a base and sidewalls extending from the base. The housing portion is adapted to be covered by a lid to configure an enclosure for housing electric components therewithin. A flange portion extends from the at least one sidewall for facilitation mounting of the electrical power housing. The flange portion comprises a pair of apertures configured at operative ends of the flange portion, and a corner portion surrounding the pair of apertures. The corner portion is defined by an arcuate projection circumscribing the pair of apertures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details

95.

Lighting device with mounting hood having internal threaded sealing device

      
Application Number 15818391
Grant Number 10274186
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-20
First Publication Date 2019-04-30
Grant Date 2019-04-30
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor Grandsart, Dawn M.

Abstract

A luminaire including a mounting hood and a luminaire housing attachable to the mounting hood, wherein the mounting hood includes an upper aperture positioned on an upper portion of the mounting hood adapted for secured engagement with a lower end of a downwardly extending conduit, and a lower aperture in communication with the upper aperture positioned in an interior of the mounting hood, a water tight cord grip in threaded engagement with the lower aperture of the mounting hood, wherein the water tight cord grip has a base positioned beneath an upper portion of the water tight cord grip, and wherein electrical wiring may pass through the base and upper portion of the water tight cord, and also pass through the lower aperture and upper apertures of the mounting hood.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 3/00 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses
  • F21V 17/12 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by screwing
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
  • F21V 31/00 - Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

96.

Electrical enclosure

      
Application Number 15863301
Grant Number 10361546
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-05
First Publication Date 2019-04-25
Grant Date 2019-07-23
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Madathil Sankarankutty Nair, Satheesh
  • Halcon, Rudy Mark D.
  • Dubiel, Raymond A.
  • Fleras, Warren K.

Abstract

An electrical housing including a housing portion defined by a base and sidewalls extending from the base. The housing portion is adapted to be covered by a lid to configure an enclosure for housing electric components therewithin. A flange portion extends from the at least one sidewall for facilitation mounting of the electrical power housing. The flange portion comprises a pair of apertures configured at operative ends of the flange portion, and a corner portion surrounding the pair of apertures. The corner portion is defined by an arcuate projection circumscribing the pair of apertures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes

97.

Visor for a lighting fixture

      
Application Number 15907571
Grant Number 10267495
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-28
First Publication Date 2019-04-23
Grant Date 2019-04-23
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Boiragi, Indrajit
  • Palase, Jinchandra S.
  • Hatewar, Rajesh
  • Managuli, Sudhir V.
  • Kulkarni, Harish P.

Abstract

A visor for a lighting fixture is snap fitted to the lighting fixture that effectively reduces sky glow. The visor (100) comprises a central panel (104) and a pair of side panels (106). The pair of side panels (106) is extended from the operative ends of central panel (104). Further at least one connecting portion (108) having a hemmed formation (110) are configured on the central panel (104) and pair of side panels (106), wherein at least one clip (112) is fitted into the hemmed formation (110) that facilitates mounting of the visor (100) on the lighting fixture (102).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21V 17/16 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts of the lighting deviceSnap action mounting
  • F21V 11/00 - Screens not covered by groups , , or
  • F21V 17/02 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with provision for adjustment
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

98.

Guard for a luminaire

      
Application Number 15903302
Grant Number 10267494
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-23
First Publication Date 2019-04-23
Grant Date 2019-04-23
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor Palase, Jinchandra S.

Abstract

A guard for a luminaire including a guard portion (102), at least one connecting legs (104) extending from a periphery of the guard portion (102). The guard (100) is mounted on the periphery of luminaire (110) via complementary connection formations configured on the periphery of the luminaire (110), a hook like profile (106) configured at an operative free end of the connecting legs (104) to provide a secure fitment of the guard (100) in the connection formations. The guard (100) includes a first pair (104A), a second pair (104B) and a third pair (104C) to provide three point locking of the guard (100) on the luminaire periphery (110). A stiffener element (108) is welded in an L-shaped luminaire (107) defined by a first section (107A) and a second section (107B) to provide stiffness to the connecting legs (104).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 15/02 - Cages
  • F21V 17/16 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts of the lighting deviceSnap action mounting
  • F21W 131/40 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use
  • F21W 131/105 - Outdoor lighting of arenas or the like

99.

Casted heat-sink for LED luminaire

      
Application Number 29632825
Grant Number D0844217
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-10
First Publication Date 2019-03-26
Grant Date 2019-03-26
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Muchandi, Sagar R.
  • Kubsad, Vinaya N.
  • Mandlekar, Karan C.
  • Chaturvedi, Bharat

100.

Cap for covering a plug opening

      
Application Number 15812029
Grant Number 10340628
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-14
First Publication Date 2019-03-21
Grant Date 2019-07-02
Owner Appleton Grp LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Borkar, Tushar
  • Shendge, Vilas S.
  • Sachan, Abhinav S.

Abstract

The present disclosure envisages a cap for covering a plug opening. The cap comprises at least one recessed portion having a cross section complementary to a cross section of the plug opening, wherein a first operative end of the recessed portion is fitted into the plug. A top lid is configured on the recessed portion. The top lid and the at least one recessed portion are adapted to prevent ingress of foreign particles to the plug. A lanyard extends from the recessed portion, and a ring is configured at a free end of the lanyard. The ring is adapted to be fitted on a body of the plug. The lanyard and the ring allow the cap to remain attached to the plug in the configuration when the at least one recessed portion is fitted on or not fitted on the plug.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy dutyBases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
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