Benjamin L Yoder

US Patent:

D668361, Oct 2, 2012

Filed:

Oct 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

29/404955

Inventors:

Joshua Ian Rintamaki - Westlake OH, US
David Christopher Anderson - Willoughby OH, US
Benjamin Lee Yoder - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Michael James Bilinski - Lyndhurst OH, US

Assignee:

GE Lighting Solution, LLLC - East Cleveland OH

International Classification:

2604

US Classification:

D26 2

US Patent:

D695927, Dec 17, 2013

Filed:

Mar 27, 2013

Appl. No.:

29/450990

Inventors:

Joshua Ian Rintamaki - Westlake OH, US
Benjamin Lee Yoder - Cleveland Heights OH, US

Assignee:

GE Lighting Solutions, LLC - East Cleveland OH

International Classification:

2604

US Classification:

D26 2

US Patent:

20130201722, Aug 8, 2013

Filed:

Feb 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/365949

Inventors:

Benjamin Lee YODER - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Mark Edward Kaminski - Beachwood OH, US

International Classification:

F21V 13/02
F21V 29/00
F21V 8/00
F21V 7/00
F21V 5/04

US Classification:

362611, 362257, 36229601, 36231101, 362235, 36231102

Abstract:

The present disclosure describes embodiments of an optical system for use in a lighting device, e.g., replacements for MR/PAR/R directional lamps. In one embodiment, the optical system comprises optical elements (e.g., a lens element) with features that form light from a light source into a light beam. In one embodiment, the optical elements have a plurality of focus points, which do not all converge to a single focus point proximate the light source. Rather one or more of the focus points are spaced apart from the light source so the collective configuration of focus points causes the light beam to exhibit favorable characteristics.

US Patent:

20130294086, Nov 7, 2013

Filed:

Dec 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/706798

Inventors:

Glenn Howard Kuenzler - East Cleveland OH, US
JEYACHANDRABOSE CHINNIAH - East Cleveland OH, US
Benjamin Lee Yoder - East Cleveland OH, US

Assignee:

GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC. - East Cleveland OH

International Classification:

F21V 7/04

US Classification:

362298, 362346

Abstract:

Embodiments of a reflector and a lamp that utilizes the reflector and light-emitting diode (LED) devices to generate an optical intensity distribution substantially similar to that of a conventional incandescent light bulb. The lamp can include a heat dissipating assembly with one or more heat dissipating elements disposed annularly about the envelope and spaced apart from the envelope in order to promote convective airflow. In one embodiment, the reflector operates as a total internal reflection (TIR) lens.

US Patent:

20130307420, Nov 21, 2013

Filed:

May 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/473636

Inventors:

Benjamin Lee YODER - Cleveland Heights OH, US
Thomas Alexander Knapp - Cleveland OH, US

International Classification:

H05B 37/02
F21V 33/00
F21V 8/00

US Classification:

315158, 362602, 315307

Abstract:

A luminaire is provided that is configured as a window having a light guide with one or more light sources coupled to one or more edges of the light guide. Light emitted from the light guide can be used e.g., to supplement natural light passing through the window or to provide illumination when natural light is not available. Because the light source (or light sources) is incorporated into the window along one or more edges of the light guide, the light source can be either partially or totally concealed from view so as to create an appearance that can have aesthetic advantages. For example, exemplary embodiments of the present invention can have an appearance that is the same or similar to a conventional window/skylight.

US Patent:

20140063798, Mar 6, 2014

Filed:

Sep 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/604684

Inventors:

Anthony Michael Rotella - Cleveland OH, US
Gary Robert Allen - Chesterland OH, US
Benjamin Lee Yoder - Cleveland Heights OH, US
David C. Dudik - Shaker Heights OH, US
Thomas Alexander Knapp - Cleveland OH, US

International Classification:

F21V 29/00
B23P 11/00
F21V 13/00

US Classification:

362235, 36224902, 29428

Abstract:

A lighting device that uses one or more LEDs, an optical element (e.g, diffuser), and a heat sink to provide thermal management is provided. The overall shape of the lighting device, particularly the heat sink, can be configured to imitate the appearance of a traditional incandescent candelabra lamp. One or more features are also provided to assist with the conduction of heat away from the LED(s) and to the heat sink. The lighting device can provide improved lumen output and light distribution.

US Patent:

20210236232, Aug 5, 2021

Filed:

Jan 21, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/153974

Inventors:

- Mentor OH, US
Benjamin L. Yoder - Cleveland Heights OH, US

International Classification:

A61B 90/30
F21V 5/04
F21V 14/06
F21V 5/00
F21V 23/00

Abstract:

A light head for a medical device support system. The light head includes first and second zones of light sources, an optical system, and a control system. The first and second zones of light sources emit respective first and second beams of light that form an illumination pattern having a pattern size at a region of interest. The optical system adjusts a beam spread of the second beam of light to change the pattern size of the illumination pattern from a first pattern size to a second pattern size. The control system varies power to the first and second zones of light sources in response to adjustment of the beam spread of the second beam of light to maintain a substantially constant magnitude of illuminance at the region of interest as the pattern size is changed from the first pattern size to the second pattern size.

US Patent:

20200378564, Dec 3, 2020

Filed:

Aug 21, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/999766

Inventors:

- East Cleveland OH, US
Thomas Alexander KNAPP - East Cleveland OH, US
Benjamin Lee YODER - East Cleveland OH, US
James William FIRIS - East Cleveland OH, US

International Classification:

F21K 9/232
F21V 29/67
F21V 29/83
F21K 9/238

Abstract:

A HID solid state retrofit lamp includes a circumferential array of solid state light sources mounted on circuit boards, a heat sink located in the lamp's interior volume, and a fan positioned in the interior volume to force airflow across the heat sink. A capper assembly includes at least one aperture to vent the interior volume, and an intermediate circuit board within the capper assembly. The intermediate circuit board distributes electrical power to the circuit boards by tabs and contacts extending from the boards that are mechanically bonded together. An optical transmissive shield is positioned exterior to the circumferential array, and can include prismatic structures to direct light emitted from the LED sources in an off axis direction.