Glenn W Schmidt

US Patent:

7168828, Jan 30, 2007

Filed:

Oct 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/246470

Inventors:

Glenn T. Schmidt - Selden NY, US
Samuel Zeng - Flushing NY, US
Lajos Meszaros - West Babylon NY, US

Assignee:

B/E Aerospace, Inc. - Wellington FL

International Classification:

B64D 47/02
F21V 5/00
F21V 23/04
H05B 33/00

US Classification:

362471, 362231, 362244, 362251, 362394, 362800

Abstract:

A multicolored LED vehicle interior light is described. In various implementations, a switch is used to select one of a plurality of LED lights, in which one light is of a color, such as red, which is suitable for preserving night vision.

US Patent:

7738235, Jun 15, 2010

Filed:

Jul 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/496178

Inventors:

Jennifer L. Gloisten - Farmingville NY, US
Frederick Reisfeld - Commack NY, US
Glenn T. Schmidt - Selden NY, US
Samuel Zeng - Flushing NY, US

Assignee:

B/E Aerospace, Inc. - Wellington FL

International Classification:

H01H 47/00

US Classification:

361173

Abstract:

In one aspect, a compact, lightweight, high-intensity and long-life LED lighting apparatus is provided. The LED lighting apparatus includes: a lens array including a plurality of lenses; a first circuit board including at least one LED (e. g. , a plurality of surface-mount type LEDs); and a second circuit board electrically connected with the first circuit board to control illumination of the plurality of LEDs, wherein the second circuit board is configured substantially perpendicular to the first circuit board. In another aspect, a heat dissipation assembly is provided for a lighting apparatus that includes a first circuit board with at least one LED, and a second circuit board configured substantially perpendicular to the first circuit board.

US Patent:

7909490, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Oct 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/246503

Inventors:

John Chou - Smithtown NY, US
Glenn T. Schmidt - Selden NY, US
Samuel Zeng - Flushing NY, US
Thomas Greenfield - Kings Park NY, US
Jennifer L. Gloisten - Farmingville NY, US

Assignee:

B/E Aerospace, Inc. - Wellington FL

International Classification:

F21S 8/00
B60Q 1/06
F21V 21/00
F21L 4/00
F21L 4/04

US Classification:

362427, 362188, 362198, 362371

Abstract:

The present invention provides a lighting apparatus with an elongated housing which accommodates a light source. The housing may be pivoted to rotate between a stored position and a deployed position. The housing may be maintained at a plurality of desired positions within its range of rotation. In addition, according to a feature of the invention, the elongated housing may be relatively rigid, yet also articulated, so that it can flex transversely in response to an applied force. In an embodiment, the housing may be provided with a swivel portion that can be used to change the direction of the light. Various electrical features may be provided as well, such as a brightness control feature and an auto-off feature that switches off the light in the stowed position.

US Patent:

20060187081, Aug 24, 2006

Filed:

Jan 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/345260

Inventors:

Jennifer Gloisten - Farmingville NY, US
Kevin Cannarili - Medford NY, US
Peter Buitenkant - Dix Hills NY, US
Glenn Schmidt - Selden NY, US
Frederick Reisfeld - Commack NY, US

Assignee:

B/E Aerospace, Inc. - Wellington FL

International Classification:

G05B 19/02

US Classification:

340825220

Abstract:

A lighting system and method and apparatus for adjusting same are described. The lighting system has LED lighting units. To adjust a lighting unit, a programmer is connected to the lighting unit, lighting information (such as color or brightness) is input into the programmer (either manually or electronically), and data representing the lighting information is transmitted from the programming device to the lighting unit. The data is stored in the lighting unit, and one or more of the LEDs emits light that corresponds to the transmitted data.

US Patent:

20090237943, Sep 24, 2009

Filed:

Oct 31, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/262488

Inventors:

Glenn T. Schmidt - Selden NY, US
David P. Eckel - Fort Salonga NY, US
John R. Householder - Reading MA, US

Assignee:

B/E Aerospace, Inc. - Wellington FL

International Classification:

F21V 5/00

US Classification:

36231102, 36231101, 36231106

Abstract:

A lighting system comprising a generally conical shaped optical housing having a focal point and a light source. The light source, for example, an LED, is disposed in the focal point of the optical housing. A lens surrounds at least a portion of the light source and encloses a cavity aligned with the light source. The top output surface of the lens is distal from the focal point of the optical housing. The optical housing is attached to an electrical board connected to the light source and an external housing at least partially encloses the optical housing, the light source and the electrical board.

US Patent:

20110309746, Dec 22, 2011

Filed:

Jun 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/164008

Inventors:

David P. Eckel - Fort Salonga NY, US
Kevin Lawrence - Port Jefferson Station NY, US
Gannon T. Gambeski - Saint James NY, US
Seckin K. Secilmis - Seaford NY, US
Vincent S. Cipolla - Smithtown NY, US
Michael Glater - Brooklyn NY, US
Glenn Thomas Schmidt - Selden NY, US

Assignee:

B/E Aerospace, Inc. - Wellington FL

International Classification:

B60Q 1/14
H05B 37/02

US Classification:

315 77, 315294, 315297

Abstract:

A light emitting diode (LED) unit is therefore provided, comprising: an LED module, comprising: a plurality of LEDs; LED drive circuitry that drives the LEDs; an LED control bus that carries LED illumination control information to the LED drive circuitry; and a housing that at least partially surrounds LED module components; a power supply and control module, comprising: a power supply that converts a first voltage level to a second voltage level; a microcontroller that receives illumination instructions from an external source; an LED drive controller that receives lighting instructions from the microcontroller and transmits LED illumination information to the LED drive circuitry; a housing that at least partially surrounds power supply and control module components; an interface that connects the LED drive controller to the LED control bus.