Bruce J Quaal

US Patent:

7192157, Mar 20, 2007

Filed:

Nov 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/286113

Inventors:

Thomas C. Sloan - Santa Barbara CA, US
Bruce Quaal - Ventura CA, US

Assignee:

SloanLED, Inc. - Ventura CA

International Classification:

F21V 7/10

US Classification:

362216, 362235, 264 27, 264295

Abstract:

A method for bending a perimeter light and a perimeter light for illuminating curved surfaces. One embodiment of a bending method according to the present invention comprises heating a perimeter light to make it pliable. A radius tool is then provided having a curved surface with a shape and radius for the desired bend in the perimeter light. The heated perimeter light is mounted to the radius tool curved surface. The perimeter light is then cooled and removed from the radius tool.

US Patent:

7213941, May 8, 2007

Filed:

Apr 14, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/824890

Inventors:

Thomas C. Sloan - Santa Barbara CA, US
Bruce Quaal - Ventura CA, US

Assignee:

SloanLED, Inc. - Ventura CA

International Classification:

F21V 5/08

US Classification:

362246, 362 20, 362240

Abstract:

An elongated flexible lighting system according to the present invention includes an array of light sources that are illuminated by electric power. It further includes an elongated translucent extrusion of flexible material. The array of light sources is integral to the extrusion with said extrusion transmitting and dispersing the light from the array such that the lighting system gives the appearance that the array of light sources is a continuous light source. The elongated lighting system can be used for many different applications including, but not limited to, the lighting of structural features and illumination of sign features.

US Patent:

7234838, Jun 26, 2007

Filed:

Sep 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/676997

Inventors:

Thomas C. Sloan - Santa Barbara CA, US
Bruce Quaal - Ventura CA, US

Assignee:

SloanLED, Inc. - Ventura CA

International Classification:

F21V 21/00

US Classification:

362249, 362216, 362222, 362225, 362240, 362311

Abstract:

A method for bending a perimeter light and a perimeter light for illuminating curved surfaces. One embodiment of a bending method according to the present invention comprises heating a perimeter light to make it pliable. A radius tool is then provided having a curved surface with a shape and radius for the desired bend in the perimeter light. The heated perimeter light is mounted to the radius tool curved surface. The perimeter light is then cooled and removed from the radius tool. One embodiment of a bent elongated perimeter light according to the present invention comprises an array of light sources and an elongated tube bent to match a curve or shape. The array of light sources is disposed within the tube and the tube transmits and disperses the light from the array to give the appearance that said array of light sources is a continuous light source. The array of light sources is cuttable at intervals to shorten the array while allowing the remaining light sources in the array to emit light. The tube is also cuttable to match the length of the array.

US Patent:

7241031, Jul 10, 2007

Filed:

Apr 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/106912

Inventors:

Thomas C. Sloan - Santa Barbara CA, US
Bruce Quaal - Ventura CA, US

Assignee:

SloanLED, Inc. - Ventura CA

International Classification:

F21V 29/00
B60Q 1/06

US Classification:

362373, 362240, 362812

Abstract:

A channel letter lighting system according to the present invention comprising a channel letter housing with a translucent channel letter cover. A plurality of electrically connected lighting units are mounted to the channel letter housing and conductors provide an electrical signal to each of the units. Each of the units comprises a lighting unit housing and a printed circuit board (PCB) mounted within said housing. The PCB has a plurality of light emitting elements, such as light emitting diodes, with the electrical signal applied to the light emitting elements causing them to generate light substantially away from the housing. The PCB conducts and dissipates heat from the light emitting elements, the unit further comprises a space between most of the PCB and the lighting unit housing to allow heat from the PCB to dissipate into the surrounding ambient. A mounting mechanism is included for each unit to the channel letter housing.

US Patent:

7520628, Apr 21, 2009

Filed:

Oct 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/971841

Inventors:

Thomas C. Sloan - Santa Barbara CA, US
Bruce Quaal - Ventura CA, US

Assignee:

SloanLED, Inc. - Ventura CA

International Classification:

F21V 33/00

US Classification:

362101, 362 96, 362294, 362373

Abstract:

A high-power LED lamp comprises a cylindrical housing having a cavity and an open end with the housing made of a heat conductive material. One or more high power LEDs are mounted within the cavity such that at least some of the light from the LEDs is directed out the open end of the housing. An encapsulating material fills the cavity and surrounds the LEDs with the encapsulating material providing a waterproof covering over the LEDs and at least partially transmitting light from the LEDs out the opening. Heat from the LEDs conducts away from the LEDs and through the encapsulating material and the housing to dissipate in the ambient around the lamp.

US Patent:

7604376, Oct 20, 2009

Filed:

Mar 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/729150

Inventors:

Thomas C. Sloan - Santa Barbara CA, US
Bruce Quaal - Ventura CA, US

Assignee:

SloanLED, Inc. - Ventura CA

International Classification:

F21V 5/08

US Classification:

362246, 362240, 36224904

Abstract:

An elongated flexible lighting system according to the present invention includes an array of light sources that are illuminated by electric power. It further includes an elongated translucent extrusion of flexible material. The array of light sources is integral to the extrusion with said extrusion transmitting and dispersing the light from the array such that the lighting system gives the appearance that the array of light sources is a continuous light source. The elongated lighting system can be used for many different applications including, but not limited to, the lighting of structural features and illumination of sign features.

US Patent:

7714225, May 11, 2010

Filed:

Nov 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/607560

Inventors:

Thomas C. Sloan - Santa Barbara CA, US
Bruce Quaal - Ventura CA, US

Assignee:

SloanLED, Inc. - Ventura CA

International Classification:

H02G 3/08174

US Classification:

174 50, 174 24, 174 54, 174 58, 174 64, 174135, 439535, 248906

Abstract:

A modular power supply particularly adapted for mounting to standard junction boxes in a system to provide a solid state lighting system compatible power signal. One embodiment of a modular power supply for mounting to a junction box according to the present invention includes a housing holding internal electronic components and a first extension integral to the housing for mounting to a junction box. The extension has an opening to the interior of the housing with primary wires passing from the interior of the housing through the extension. The first extension is positioned so that the power supply is capable of being mounted to the mounting surface of a junction box when the power supply is at different orientations.

US Patent:

8083370, Dec 27, 2011

Filed:

May 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/454101

Inventors:

Thomas C. Sloan - Santa Barbara CA, US
Bruce Quaal - Ventura CA, US

Assignee:

The Sloan Company, Inc. - Ventura CA

International Classification:

F21S 4/00
F21V 11/00
F21V 1/00
H05K 13/00

US Classification:

362225, 362219, 362221, 362223, 36224902, 36224907

Abstract:

The present invention provides various embodiments for apparatuses and methods of manufacturing low profile housings for electronic and/or optoelectronic devices. Some embodiments provide low profile housings with a hollow casing comprising a first surface, second surface, and at least one lateral side surface. The housing is substantially light-diffusive. At least one cap is provided for sealing an end of the casing, with the at least one cap being sized to account for variations in the casing. At least one light emitting device, such as an LED, may be mounted within the casing. A mounting means may be included for mounting the housing. In another embodiment, a low profile housing with a first casing and second casing surrounding a majority of the first casing may be provided. At least one light emitting device, such as a double-sided printed circuit board with a plurality of LEDs, may be provided in the first casing. One or more end caps may be provided for sealing both the first and second casings.