Matthew S Tlachac

US Patent:

20110279063, Nov 17, 2011

Filed:

Jul 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/833487

Inventors:

Jun Wang - Sheboygan WI, US
Neal R. Verfuerth - Plymouth WI, US
Kenneth J. Wetenkamp - Plymouth WI, US
Matthew S. Tlachac - Manitowoc WI, US

International Classification:

H05B 37/00
F21V 1/00

US Classification:

315313, 362235, 315312

Abstract:

A lighting and energy conservation system for low temperature applications includes LEDs as a light source. The LEDs are provided in a modular LED light fixture. The fixture includes a frame supporting a reflector having a plurality of elongated channels. Mounting strips are removably installed in each of the elongated channels, and LEDs are mounted on each of the mounting strips. Interchangeable lenses are provided over the LEDs and are removably coupled to the mounting strip by a quick-connect device. A separate multi-position power control device is associated with each of the mounting strips, so that a total light output intensity and profile of the fixture can be individually customized by any one or more of: interchanging lenses on the LEDs, interchanging mounting strips within the elongated channels, and selectively adjusting the multi-position power control device for each of the mounting strips.

US Patent:

20130229795, Sep 5, 2013

Filed:

Feb 18, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/769763

Inventors:

Neal R. Verfuerth - Plymouth WI, US
Kenneth J. Wetenkamp - Plymouth WI, US
Matthew S. Tlachac - Manitowoc WI, US

Assignee:

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. - Manitowoc WI

International Classification:

F21V 14/06
F21V 23/00

US Classification:

362224, 362242, 36221705

Abstract:

A lighting and energy conservation system for low temperature applications includes LEDs as a light source. The LEDs are provided in a modular LED light fixture. The fixture includes a frame supporting a reflector having a plurality of elongated channels. Mounting strips are removably installed in each of the elongated channels, and LEDs are mounted on each of the mounting strips. Interchangeable lenses are provided over the LEDs and are removably coupled to the mounting strip by a quick-connect device. A separate multi-position power control device is associated with each of the mounting strips, so that a total light output intensity and profile of the fixture can be individually customized by any one or more of: interchanging lenses on the LEDs, interchanging mounting strips within the elongated channels, and selectively adjusting the multi-position power control device for each of the mounting strips.

US Patent:

20130308325, Nov 21, 2013

Filed:

May 17, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/897060

Inventors:

Matthew S. Tlachac - Manitowoc WI, US

International Classification:

F21V 21/30

US Classification:

362371, 29428, 2952501

Abstract:

A mounting assembly for attaching a lighting fixture to an overhead structure. The mounting assembly includes at least a first member and a second member. The first member is configured to be coupled to the overhead structure and includes a base with an opening provided therein. The second member is configured to be coupled to the fixture and includes a body and an catch extending from the body. The catch is configured to engage the opening to pivotally connect the second member to the first member, such that the base is substantially parallel to the body.

US Patent:

20200173610, Jun 4, 2020

Filed:

Feb 3, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/780124

Inventors:

- Manitowoc WI, US
Matthew Tlachac - Manitowoc WI, US
George Wilson - Middleburg FL, US
Marc Meade - Manitowoc WI, US
Daniel Fonseca - Manitowoc WI, US
Ron Ogletree - Manitowoc WI, US

Assignee:

ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. - Manitowoc WI

International Classification:

F21K 9/20
F21V 19/00
F21V 23/00
F21V 23/02
F21K 9/66
F21V 23/04
F21V 17/10

Abstract:

A retrofit assembly includes a first lighting module, a second lighting module, and a hub positioned between the first lighting module and the second lighting module. When the first lighting module and second lighting module are at least partially received within cavities formed in the hub, longitudinal axes of the first lighting module and the second lighting module are aligned approximately parallel to one another.

US Patent:

20200158296, May 21, 2020

Filed:

Jul 26, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/523975

Inventors:

- Manitowoc WI, US
Matthew Tlachac - Manitowoc WI, US
George Wilson - Middleburg FL, US
Marc Meade - Manitowoc WI, US
Daniel Fonseca - Manitowoc WI, US
Ron Ogletree - Manitowoc WI, US

Assignee:

ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. - Manitowoc WI

International Classification:

F21K 9/275
F21K 9/272
F21S 8/02
F21V 21/03

Abstract:

A retrofit assembly has a pan and a light emitting diode (LED) light source. The pan has a base extending along a longitudinal axis. The base is defined by a plurality of segments, including a seat, first and second legs, a first foot, a second foot, and retaining walls. The seat extends in a first plane. The first and second legs angle laterally and vertically away from opposite sides of the seat. The first foot extends away from the first leg within a second plane offset from and parallel to the first plane. The second foot extends away from the second leg within a third plane offset from and parallel to the first plane. The retaining walls extend vertically away from each of the first and second feet toward the first plane. The LED light source supports a plurality of LEDs coupled to the base.

US Patent:

20190309934, Oct 10, 2019

Filed:

Jun 24, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/450417

Inventors:

- Manitowoc WI, US
Kenneth J. Wetenkamp - Plymouth WI, US
Matthew S. Tlachac - Manitowoc WI, US
Neal R. Verfuerth - Manitowoc WI, US

Assignee:

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. - Manitowoc WI

International Classification:

F21V 23/00
F21V 19/06
F21V 19/04
F21V 17/00
H05B 33/08
F21V 14/06
F21K 9/65

Abstract:

A light fixture includes a frame, a plurality of LED mounting panels that are removably coupled to the frame, a plurality of LEDs that are disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting panels, and a plurality of drivers. Each of the plurality of drivers is disposed on a corresponding one of the plurality of LED mounting panels and is electrically coupled to the plurality of LEDs disposed on each of the plurality of LED mounting panels.

US Patent:

20180335183, Nov 22, 2018

Filed:

Jul 30, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/048723

Inventors:

- Manitowoc WI, US
John H. Scribante - Plymouth WI, US
Matthew S. Tlachac - Manitowoc WI, US
Brandon J. King - Manitowoc WI, US

Assignee:

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. - Manitowoc WI

International Classification:

F21K 9/278
H05B 37/02
F21K 9/272
H05B 33/08
F21K 9/275
F21K 9/90
F21V 23/00
F21V 21/03
F21V 17/18
F21S 8/02
F21Y 103/10
F21Y 115/10
F21Y 113/00

Abstract:

An adapter bracket for retrofitting an existing troffer light fixture includes one of a channel, a base portion, and a frame member, each configured to rest on a T-bar of a ceiling system. The channel is configured to receive and retain a portion of a troffer housing for the existing troffer light fixture. The base portion is configured to support the troffer housing along a full length of the troffer housing. The frame member defines an aperture configured to receive a portion of a troffer door assembly. The aperture includes a slot and a notch, where the notch is defined adjacent to the slot and is narrower than the slot. Each of the base portion, the channel, and the frame member includes a mounting surface configured to engage with a retainer of the troffer door assembly.

US Patent:

20180274761, Sep 27, 2018

Filed:

Jun 1, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/996314

Inventors:

- Manitowoc WI, US
Joe Bluma - Manitowoc WI, US
Matthew S. Tlachac - Manitowoc WI, US
Paul Stegemann - Manitowoc WI, US
John Scribante - Manitowoc WI, US

Assignee:

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. - Manitowoc WI

International Classification:

F21V 21/02
F21V 15/01
F21S 8/02
F21S 8/04
F21V 5/04
F21V 23/02
F21V 23/00
F21V 21/04
F21V 13/04
F21V 7/00
F21Y 115/10
F21Y 101/00
F21Y 103/00
F21Y 113/00

Abstract:

A retrofitting kit includes at least one of an adapter bracket and a retainer configured to engage at least one of an existing troffer light fixture and a T-bar of a ceiling system and a door assembly configured to be held in the ceiling system by the at least one of the adapter bracket and the retainer. The door assembly has a housing, the housing including one or more sidewalls, where the one or more sidewalls extend upward to define a cavity, and a plurality of LEDs having primary light axes extending inward into the cavity. The plurality of LEDs are coupled to the one or more sidewalls and positioned to illuminate at least a portion of the housing from behind with a uniform distribution of light when engaged.