Richard Davis Ashoff

US Patent:

8253338, Aug 28, 2012

Filed:

Jan 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/864420

Inventors:

Richard d. Ashoff - Newport Beach CA, US
James R. Zarian - Corona del Mar CA, US

International Classification:

H01J 7/42
H05B 37/00

US Classification:

315133, 315323, 315308

Abstract:

Systems and methods for providing guidance and entertainment to people within a structure, through sequentially activated illuminating devices. In some embodiments, the illuminating devices receive instructions to illuminate the perimeter of a structure in a sequence that indicates the exit of the structure. In other embodiments, the illuminating devices receive instructions to illuminate a surface of a structure, such as a wall of a corridor, to track the movement of at least one object or person walking or otherwise moving in the structure. The instructions to the illuminating devices are sent from sensing and detecting devices or alternatively, from a command and control center, in response to changes detected in the environment of the structure.

US Patent:

20090010019, Jan 8, 2009

Filed:

May 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/153215

Inventors:

Richard D. Ashoff - Newport Beach CA, US

International Classification:

F21V 7/04

US Classification:

362554, 362555

Abstract:

Illumination of stationary objects to provide adequate illumination in rooms and/or hallways, along walkways, on stairs, around swimming pools, etc. to prevent accidents and illuminate obstacles, leading people to entrances and/or exits and the like. Similarly, illumination of stationary objects may be for decorative purposes.

US Patent:

20090116241, May 7, 2009

Filed:

Nov 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/266423

Inventors:

Richard d. Ashoff - Newport Beach CA, US
James R. Zarian - Corona del Mar CA, US

International Classification:

F21V 33/00

US Classification:

362253

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a lighted tile system, comprises a first tile. The first tile comprises a tray that comprises a floor, one or more walls coupled to a perimeter of the floor, and a cavity defined at least in part by the floor and the one or more walls. The first tile also comprises a ceiling coupled to the tray and located substantially opposite the floor of the tray, and a substrate located between the floor of the tray and the ceiling. One or more light sources are coupled to the substrate to shine a light from the one or more light sources in a substantially uniform pattern towards the ceiling. The ceiling is at least partially translucent to permit at least part of the light from the one or more light sources to shine through the ceiling. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.

US Patent:

20100245109, Sep 30, 2010

Filed:

Mar 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/662051

Inventors:

Richard D. Ashoff - Newport Beach CA, US
James R. Zarian - , US

International Classification:

G05B 19/02
F21S 4/00
F21V 7/04

US Classification:

34082522, 36224902, 362613

Abstract:

Programmable, modular lighting systems configured to resist environmental hazards for functional and/or decorative applications. The programmable, modular lighting systems may further include programs and communication means. The lighting modules and systems may additionally include environmentally resistant provisions such as auxiliary components and fixtures. The lighting modules may be arranged to form arrays or be arrayed into environmentally resistant systems for functional and/or decorative applications.

US Patent:

20100246180, Sep 30, 2010

Filed:

Mar 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/662052

Inventors:

Richard D. Ashoff - Newport Beach CA, US
James R. Zarian - Corona del Mar CA, US

International Classification:

F21S 4/00

US Classification:

36224902

Abstract:

Functional and decorative solid-state lighting systems for architectural applications and method of installation thereof are disclosed. The lighting systems do not require housing or cavity as previously required offering an improved method of installation.

US Patent:

20110205760, Aug 25, 2011

Filed:

Feb 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/929828

Inventors:

Richard D. Ashoff - Newport Beach CA, US

International Classification:

F21V 7/04

US Classification:

362612

Abstract:

A modular light emitting diode, edge-lit illuminating arrangement or a modular organic light emitting diode illuminating arrangement providing illumination. More particularly, a modular light emitting diode, edge-lit illuminating arrangement or a modular organic light emitting diode illuminating arrangement providing illumination for vending machines. The illuminating arrangements are adapted for backlighting in vending machines.

US Patent:

20110252620, Oct 20, 2011

Filed:

Mar 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/064038

Inventors:

Richard d. Ashoff - Newport Beach CA, US
James R. Zarian - Corona del Mar CA, US

International Classification:

B23P 11/00

US Classification:

29428

Abstract:

The present invention pertains to the field of illumination and more particularly to illumination elements and illumination arrangements, whereby the illumination consist of at least one illumination element embedded in structures, the structures formed using molds and more particularly foam forms or foam molds. The illumination element consists of an encased, LED edge-lit panel or similar illumination sources. The methods and processes for embedding the at least one illumination element or illumination arrangements are disclosed. Two exemplary variations of methods and processes are disclosed in the present invention.

US Patent:

20120106194, May 3, 2012

Filed:

Jan 10, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/347554

Inventors:

Richard d. Ashoff - Newport Beach CA, US
James R. Zarian - Corona del Mar CA, US

International Classification:

G09F 13/18
E01F 9/04
F21V 19/00
F21S 8/00

US Classification:

362602, 362153, 3621531, 295921

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a lighted tile system, comprises a first tile. The first tile comprises a tray that comprises a floor, one or more walls coupled to a perimeter of the floor, and a cavity defined at least in part by the floor and the one or more walls. The first tile also comprises a ceiling coupled to the tray and located substantially opposite the floor of the tray, and a substrate located between the floor of the tray and the ceiling. One or more light sources are coupled to the substrate to shine a light from the one or more light sources in a substantially uniform pattern towards the ceiling. The ceiling is at least partially translucent to permit at least part of the light from the one or more light sources to shine through the ceiling. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.