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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177396 | Method and apparatus to improve efficiency of lighting A method and apparatus to increase efficiency of wide area lighting fixtures having a lamp mounting opening in a reflector or reflector frame, which results in gap(s) or spaces that do not control incident light to the intended target. The gap(s) or spaces(s) are co... | 05/15/2012 |
| D659896 | Lighting fixture housing | 05/15/2012 |
| 8163993 | Apparatus, method, and system for grounding support structures using an integrated grounding electrode Disclosed herein are apparatus, methods, and systems for grounding outdoor light poles, as well as other structures, which may be exposed to lightning or other adverse electrical effects and may require a low impedance path to ground. Inventive aspects include a com... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162511 | Full or near-full cut-off visor for light fixture A wide area lighting fixture including a relatively large visor extending from a bowl shaped fixture reflector. The distal portion of the visor extends relatively far outwardly and downwardly and around the fixture opening. In operating position, the visor blocks mo... | 04/24/2012 |
| D657907 | Adjustable armature including pivotable knuckle | 04/17/2012 |
| 8154218 | Method and apparatus for retrofitting HID lamps with system to periodically adjust operating wattage A method, apparatus, and system for increasing usable light from a high intensity lighting fixture to a target area without an increase in energy use. In one aspect, the circuit is retrofitted into an existing lamp circuit that allows selective change in operating p... | 04/10/2012 |
| D656266 | Lighting fixture housing | 03/20/2012 |
| D655840 | Adjustable lighting fixture assembly | 03/13/2012 |
| 8123383 | Modified reflector surface to redirect off-field side light onto field An apparatus and method for high intensity lighting includes, in one aspect, a reflector frame having a main portion generally following a surface of revolution of the type that produces a converging beam and a second portion following a surface of revolution of the... | 02/28/2012 |
| D653797 | Adjustable armature assembly including pivotable knuckle | 02/07/2012 |
| 8104927 | Geared tilt mechanism for ensuring horizontal operation of arc lamp An apparatus and method for adjusting a high intensity discharge arc tube to a predetermined (e.g., relatively horizontal) operating position in a light fixture regardless of aiming orientation of the light fixture towards a target. In one aspect, the light source i... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104925 | Method, apparatus, and system of aiming fixtures or devices An apparatus, method, and system of aiming devices such as antennas, free-space optical communication transmitters and lighting fixtures. One aspect of the invention mounts a substantially collimated light source on a device or lighting fixture. The direction of the... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8098024 | Apparatus and method for discretionary adjustment of lumen output of light sources having lamp lumen depreciation characteristic compensation A method, apparatus, and system for compensating for lamp lumen depreciation and providing selective discretionary lamp power adjustment, e.g., for lamp dimming. The method includes operating the lamp under rated wattage for a period towards the first part of operat... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8037630 | Bracket for hanging banner on vertical pole An apparatus, method, and system for holding a device along the side of a relatively tall pole. The apparatus includes, in one aspect, a hanger bracket adapted to removably mount to the pole. A frame to which the device can be mounted is attached to the hanger brack... | 10/18/2011 |
| D646428 | Lighting fixture housing | 10/04/2011 |
| 8007137 | Sports lighting fixture having die-cast frame in high-reflectance material An apparatus and method for a high intensity lighting fixture. In one aspect, instead of a spun aluminum bowl-shaped reflector, a die cast metal reflector frame, somewhat simulating a bowl shape, includes an inner surface with mounting structure. A high reflectance ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8006394 | Apparatus, method and system of precise identification of multiple points distributed throughout an area A method of laying out a grid of points across an area comprises designating a starting reference point; projecting with the laser beam a first reference line intersecting the first reference point and extending in a first direction relative to the area; designating... | 08/30/2011 |
| D644370 | Lighting fixture housing | 08/30/2011 |
| 8002431 | Apparatus and method for eliminating outgassing of sports lighting fixtures An apparatus and method for reducing lumen depreciation caused by other than lamp lumen depreciation. In one aspect, manufacturing and assembly of the fixture uses clean-room light techniques. In another aspect of the invention, materials that have a propensity to o... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7988326 | Elective lighting fixture visors to reduce off-target glare and spill light A method, apparatus and system for illuminating a large area with plural high power lighting fixtures. The method includes identifying fixtures having a likelihood of affecting playability or glare or spill light relative to a point of view on or off the large area.... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7982404 | Method and apparatus and system for adjusting power to HID lamp to control level of light output and conserve energy (ballast multi-tap power output) One aspect of the present invention is a non-electronic method of controlling the power provided to the lamp through use of multiple secondary taps off the secondary side of the HID ballast. This allows for a base capacitor to be used, along with the multiple second... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7979993 | Apparatus, method, and system of precise identification of multiple points distributed throughout an area A method of laying out a grid of points across an area comprises designating a starting reference point; projecting with the laser beam a first reference line intersecting the first reference point and extending in a first direction relative to the area; designating... | 07/19/2011 |
| D641908 | Lighting fixture housing | 07/19/2011 |
| 7976199 | Apparatus and method for pathway or similar lighting An apparatus, method, and system for lighting target areas with bollard or pagoda style or type lights in a controlled and efficient manner. The apparatus includes a housing with a light source, optic system, and a control circuit. The light source and optic system ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7976198 | Method and apparatus to provide up-light for aerial viewing and effectively control glare and spill light An apparatus, method, and system to provide, as one example, up-light for aerial viewing from downwardly aimed wide area, high intensity, lighting fixtures. The method controls a small percentage of light from the fixture to pass up and away for up-light, with the r... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7956556 | Apparatus and method for compensating for reduced light output of a solid-state light source having a lumen depreciation characteristic over its operational life A method, apparatus, and system for compensating for lamp lumen depreciation. The method includes operating the lamp under rated wattage for a period towards the first part of operating life of the lamp. Operating wattage is increased at one or more later times. Ene... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7956551 | Apparatus and method for discretionary adjustment of lumen output of light sources having lamp lumen depreciation characteristic compensation A method, apparatus, and system for compensating for lamp lumen depreciation and providing selective discretionary lamp power adjustment, e.g., for lamp dimming. The method includes operating the lamp under rated wattage for a period towards the first part of operat... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7918588 | Full or near-full cut-off visor for light fixture A wide area lighting fixture includes a relatively large visor extending from a bowl shaped fixture reflector. The distal portion of the visor extends relatively far outwardly and downwardly and around the fixture opening. In operating position, the visor blocks mos... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7918586 | Method, apparatus, and system of aiming lighting fixtures An apparatus, method, and system of aiming lighting fixtures. One aspect of the invention mounts a substantially collimated light source on a lighting fixture. The direction of the substantially collimated light source is fixed in a known relationship to the aiming ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7848079 | Multi-capacitor assembly A capacitor assembly comprises a capacitor housing wherein a relatively larger main capacitor and at least one relatively smaller secondary capacitor can be enclosed and include an efficient and simple combination of electrical connections from the multiple capacito... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7874055 | Method and system for assembly of lighting fixtures An apparatus, method and system for assembling lighting fixtures where reflective inserts are installed into a reflector frame to create a reflective surface for the fixture. According to one aspect of the method, some type of worker-perceivable indication prompts a... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7862213 | Modified reflector surface to redirect off-field side light onto field An apparatus and method for high intensity lighting includes, in one aspect, a reflector frame having a main portion generally following a surface of revolution of the type that produces a converging beam and a second portion following a surface of revolution of the... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7843144 | Method and apparatus for retrofitting HID lamps with system to periodically adjust operating wattage A method, apparatus, and system for increasing usable light from a high intensity lighting fixture to a target area without an increase in energy use. In one aspect, the circuit is retrofitted into an existing lamp circuit that allows selective change in operating p... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7798680 | Method and apparatus to improve efficiency of lighting A method and apparatus to increase efficiency of wide area lighting fixtures having a lamp mounting opening in a reflector or reflector frame, which results in gap(s) or spaces that do not control incident light to the intended target. The gap(s) or spaces(s) are co... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7797117 | Method and system for early prediction of performance of HID lamps A method and system of classifying predicted performance of HID lamps or light sources. A characteristic of each lamp or light source is measured after a relatively short time of operation of the lamp or light source. The measurement is placed into one of a pluralit... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7789540 | Highly reflective lighting fixture visor An apparatus, method, and system for high intensity lighting with target area. One aspect includes extending a structure externally of a light fixture and utilizing a very high total reflectance reflecting surface on the structure to redirect incident light toward t... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7778635 | Means and apparatus for control of remote electronic devices An apparatus to control remote devices or equipment via existing cellular telephone networks. The apparatus receives information from a customer concerning a specific function, which the customer wants to perform at the remote equipment. A Central Control receives t... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7740381 | Sports lighting fixture having die-cast frame in high-reflectance material An apparatus and method for a high intensity lighting fixture. In one aspect, instead of a spun aluminum bowl-shaped reflector, a die cast metal reflector frame, somewhat simulating a bowl shape, includes an inner surface with mounting structure. A high reflectance ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7688007 | Retro-fit method for improving longevity of arc lamps An apparatus, system, and method for increasing life of a high intensity lighting fixture light source. In one aspect, the method involves installing a new HID lamp in the fixture in combination with retrofitting a circuit that operates the lamp at a reduced wattage... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7675251 | Apparatus and method for compensating for reduced light output of a light source having a lumen depreciation characteristic over its operational life A method, apparatus, and system for compensating for lamp lumen depreciation. The method includes operating the lamp under rated wattage for a period towards the first part of operating life of the lamp. Operating wattage is increased at one or more later times. Ene... | 03/09/2010 |
