Greg Rhoads

US Patent:

6431488, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Apr 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/556234

Inventors:

Corinne M. Zemla - Long Beach CA
Greg M. Rhoads - Irvine CA

Assignee:

Poolsaver, Inc. - Walnut CA

International Classification:

B65H 7538

US Classification:

2423886, 2423902, 4502

Abstract:

A motorized pool cover system, having a drum assembly and a reel assembly, located proximate one another, with a reversible electric motor coupled to each, and a pool cover, having a first end coupled to the drum assembly, and side edges with lines extending from the side edges and coupled to the reel assembly, and a controller, which is electrically coupled to the motors, and to an electrical power source, wherein the motor controller distributes power to the motors and controls operation of the motors.

US Patent:

6986593, Jan 17, 2006

Filed:

Jul 21, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/897297

Inventors:

Greg Rhoads - Irvine CA, US
Ronald Garrison Holder - Laguna Niguel CA, US

Assignee:

Illumination Management Solutions, Inc. - Irvine CA

International Classification:

F21V 7/00

US Classification:

362308, 362256, 362309, 362336, 362338, 362346, 362347, 257 98

Abstract:

An LED or incandescent light source is positioned in a reflector arranged to reflect light from the LED or incandescent light source which is radiated from the LED or incandescent light source in a peripheral forward solid angle as defined by the reflector. A lens is disposed longitudinally forward of the LED or incandescent light source for focusing light into a predetermined pattern which is radiated from the LED or incandescent light source in a central forward solid angle as defined by the lens. The apparatus comprised of the combination projects a beam of light comprised of the light radiated in the central forward solid angle and peripheral forward solid angles.

US Patent:

7083304, Aug 1, 2006

Filed:

Jul 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/903142

Inventors:

Greg Rhoads - Irvine CA, US
Ronald G. Holder - Laguna Niguel CA, US

Assignee:

Illumination Management Solutions, Inc. - Irvine CA

International Classification:

F21V 9/00

US Classification:

362293, 235373

Abstract:

A plurality of light sources, each radiating a color of light; a corresponding plurality of reflectors are arranged and configured so that the reflector reflects light from a predetermined one of the plurality of light sources. The reflected light from the plurality of reflectors is mixed to generate a composite light from the plurality of light sources. A sequenced or stacked array of the light sources and dichroic reflectors mixes the reflected light from the reflectors. Each reflector is positioned on a common optical axis with an aligned corresponding one of the plurality of light sources to provide a light source and reflector pair. Each reflector is coated with a dichroic filter material which reflects the color of light radiated by the corresponding light source of the pair, and which transmits light radiated by all preceding light sources in the sequenced array.

US Patent:

7246917, Jul 24, 2007

Filed:

Aug 11, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/917558

Inventors:

Greg Rhoads - Irvine CA, US
Ronald Garrison Holder - Laguna Niguel CA, US

Assignee:

Illumination Management Solutions, Inc. - Irvine CA

International Classification:

F21V 7/00

US Classification:

362241, 362247, 362296, 362327

Abstract:

An LED having a predetermined direction of radiation is combined with a first and second reflector. The first reflector opposes the LED and has a predetermined direction of reflection. The direction of reflection of the first reflector opposes the direction of radiation of the LED. The second reflector has a predetermined azimuthal direction of reflection. The second reflector positioned relative to the first reflector to receive light from the first reflector and redirect the light into the azimuthal direction of reflection. The LED, first and second reflectors collectively comprise an illumination unit. A plurality of illumination units are axially stacked. In one embodiment of the stack, at least one illumination unit comprises an LED and second reflector of one illumination unit and a first reflector of an adjacent illumination unit in the stack of illumination units.

US Patent:

7470036, Dec 30, 2008

Filed:

Mar 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/692901

Inventors:

Kevin Deighton - Long Beach CA, US
Greg Rhoads - Irvine CA, US

Assignee:

Pelican Products, Inc. - Torrance CA

International Classification:

F21V 33/00

US Classification:

362109, 362382, 362384, 362385, 362386, 362403, 362410, 362411, 362414, 362431, 362154, 362183, 362190, 362191, 362198, 362294

Abstract:

A light head is mounted on a common base, and includes a light source in a mounting base. The base is mounted on a collapsible elongated pole, and the pole is for mounting on an outside wall of a carrying case. There is a carrying handle for the case, an electrical power outlet mounted on a wall, base or lid of the case and for plugging in an electrical wire to power the light head. The interior of the case is for locating a rechargeable battery, and the battery when charged, supplies power to the power outlet such that the light head can be powered. Recharging can be via either a 12V DC automobile or a 110 AC power supply. The carrying handle is extendible; and retractable, and in the retraction mode is essentially within the general perimeter space of the case. The case includes a pair of pulley wheels, the wheels being for facilitating the moving of the case.

US Patent:

7484858, Feb 3, 2009

Filed:

Feb 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/033754

Inventors:

Kevin Deighton - Long Beach CA, US
Greg Rhoads - Irvine CA, US

Assignee:

Pelican Products, Inc. - Torrance CA

International Classification:

F21V 33/00

US Classification:

362109, 362382, 362384, 362385, 362386, 362388, 362391, 362403, 362410, 362411, 362414, 362431, 362154, 362183, 362190, 362294

Abstract:

A light head is mounted on a common base, and includes a light source in a mounting base. The base is mounted on a collapsible elongated pole, and the pole is for mounting on an outside wall of a carrying case. There is a carrying handle for the case, an electrical power outlet mounted on a wall, base or lid of the case and for plugging in an electrical wire to power the light head. The interior of the case is for locating a rechargeable battery, and the battery when charged, supplies power to the power outlet such that the light head can be powered. Recharging can be via either a 12V DC automobile or a 110 AC power supply. The carrying handle is extendible; and retractable, and in the retraction mode is essentially within the general perimeter space of the case. The case includes a pair of pulley wheels, the wheels being for facilitating the moving of the case.

US Patent:

7674018, Mar 9, 2010

Filed:

Feb 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/711218

Inventors:

Ronald G. Holder - Niguel CA, US
Greg Rhoads - Irvine CA, US

International Classification:

F21V 3/00
F21V 5/04

US Classification:

36231106, 36231102, 362335

Abstract:

An apparatus and method is characterized by providing an optical transfer function between a predetermined illuminated surface pattern, such as a street light pattern, and a predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source, such as that from an LED. A lens is formed having a shape defined by the optical transfer function. The optical transfer function is derived by generating an energy distribution pattern using the predetermined energy distribution pattern of the light source. Then the projection of the energy distribution pattern onto the illuminated surface is generated. The projection is then compared to the predetermined illuminated surface pattern to determine if it acceptably matches. The process continues reiteratively until an acceptable match is achieved. Alternatively, the lens shape is numerically or analytically determined by a functional relationship between the shape and the predetermined illuminated surface pattern and predetermined energy distribution pattern of a light source as inputs.

US Patent:

20030141126, Jul 31, 2003

Filed:

Sep 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/259201

Inventors:

Marcus Hays - Los Angeles CA, US
Mark Concha - Los Angeles CA, US
Ron Holder - Irvine CA, US
Greg Rhoads - Irvine CA, US

Assignee:

ZVO, Inc.

International Classification:

B62K011/00

US Classification:

180/207000, 180/220000

Abstract:

A bicycle has an electric motor and attached single or multiple sprockets, gears, chains, belts, shafts and mounting brackets. Outer sprockets are independently turned by either the motor or the pedals, and these outer sprockets then turn an inner sprocket which drives the drive chain and turns the rear wheel. Either the motor or the pedals, or both, may propel the bicycle. The vehicle also includes a means for detecting gear shifting and thereupon reducing power to the motor for a short time interval.