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1.

MODULAR HORTICULTURAL LIGHTING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17773186
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-06
First Publication Date 2022-11-24
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Smolik, John
  • Fellabaum, Michael
  • Van Der Schyf, Marthinus Christoffel
  • Wilder, Corinne
  • Galton, Mitchell

Abstract

Various implementations disclosed herein include a lighting system that includes a power supply and a lighting fixture coupled to the power supply, the lighting fixture comprising a determined number of removable emitting surfaces, wherein the lighting system satisfies a target PPFD at a canopy of a plant bed having a specified area and a specified mounting height of the determined number of emitting surfaces above the canopy, the determined number of emitting surfaces is determined based on at least the target PPFD, the specified area, and the specified mounting height, a system wattage supplied by the power supply is determined based on at least the determined number, the target PPFD, the specified area, and the specified mounting height, and a spacing between each of the emitting surfaces is determined based on at least the determined number and the specified mounting height.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 17/02 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with provision for adjustment

2.

Wireless network for horticultural systems

      
Application Number 17308088
Grant Number 11805173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-05
First Publication Date 2022-11-10
Grant Date 2023-10-31
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dziekonski, Cristin
  • Hovagim, Gregory

Abstract

Systems and methods disclosed herein include a wireless horticultural system, which includes a computer, an adapter configured to receive an input from the computer, in which the input is formatted in a first native communications protocol of the computer, convert the input from the first native communications protocol into a first wireless signal, and transmit the first wireless signal to one or more controllers. The system further includes the one or more controllers, in which a first controller in the one or more controllers is connected to the adapter and configured to receive the first wireless signal from the adapter, and provide the input encoded in the first wireless signal to a device connected to the first controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 69/08 - Protocols for interworkingProtocol conversion
  • H04W 92/02 - Inter-networking arrangements
  • H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks

3.

WIRELESS NETWORK FOR HORTICULTURAL SYSTEMS

      
Document Number 03157911
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-29
Open to Public Date 2022-11-05
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dziekonski, Cristin
  • Hovagim, Gregory

Abstract

Systems and methods disclosed include a wireless horticultural system, providing wireless connectivity to various components thereof, which includes a computer, an adapter configured to receive an input from the computer, in which the input is formatted in a first native communications protocol, convert the input from the first native communications protocol into a first wireless signal, and transmit the first wireless signal to one or more controllers. The system further includes the one or more controllers, in which a first controller in the one or more controllers is connected to the adapter and configured to receive the first wireless signal from the adapter, provide the input encoded therein to a device connected to the first controller; receive from the device, data including at least one of sensor data, operational data, and status data; and transmit the data to at least one of (i) the adapter or (ii) one or more other controllers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • A01G 9/20 - Forcing-framesLights
  • H04L 69/08 - Protocols for interworkingProtocol conversion

4.

Systems and methods for coupling a metal core PCB to a heat sink

      
Application Number 17734105
Grant Number 11774082
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-01
First Publication Date 2022-08-18
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duong, Dung
  • Johnson, Randall
  • Klase, Nicholas

Abstract

Embodiments may utilize a series of exposed fins, which increase the surface area of the heat sink creating additional air flow. As hotter air rises within the system, cooler is drawn into the heatsink. The fins may be exposed on both sides of the longitudinal axis, allowing cooler air to be drawn towards the longitudinal axis above the heatsink and flow upward. This process may cool the fins. Additionally, the spacing between the fins may have to be wide enough to allow for air to freely enter the heatsink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
  • F21V 21/20 - Adjustable mountings using wires or cords operated by weights
  • F21V 29/502 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components
  • F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
  • F21V 29/76 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical parallel planar fins or blades, e.g. with comb-like cross-section
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • F21V 29/75 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with fins or blades having different shapes, thicknesses or spacing
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
  • A01G 9/20 - Forcing-framesLights
  • H05K 1/05 - Insulated metal substrate
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
  • F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
  • F21W 131/40 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21V 29/67 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air characterised by the arrangement of fans
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders

5.

Temporal, irradiance-controlled photoacclimation

      
Application Number 17666187
Grant Number 11559005
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-07
First Publication Date 2022-05-26
Grant Date 2023-01-24
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Graves, Steven
  • Hovagim, Gregory
  • Higginbotham, M. Travis

Abstract

A lighting system for temporal, irradiance-controlled photoacclimation includes a photoacclimation controller configured to generate control signals based on a photoacclimation schedule, a user interface configured to receive user input to the photoacclimation controller, the photoacclimation schedule based on the user input, a plurality of luminaires configured to emit light suitable for photosynthesis in plants at a plurality of different selectable levels of light output, and a communications network via which the control signals are provided to the plurality of luminaires, the luminaires adjusting the light output in response to the control signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance

6.

Horticultural luminaire

      
Application Number 29703999
Grant Number D0951524
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-30
First Publication Date 2022-05-10
Grant Date 2022-05-10
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Jonathan Becker

7.

Environmental parameters for growing crops under high intensity lighting

      
Application Number 17088626
Grant Number 11612110
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-04
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Grant Date 2023-03-28
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sangster, Sean
  • Thosar, Abhay

Abstract

2/s during a daytime period, wherein each lighting fixtures comprises one or more LEDs, determining whether a daytime temperature of the indoor farming environment is within a daytime temperature range, adjusting the daytime temperature to be within the daytime temperature range in response to determining that the daytime temperature of the indoor farming environment is outside of the daytime temperature range, determining whether a daytime humidity of the indoor farming environment is within a daytime humidity range, and adjusting the daytime humidity to be within the daytime humidity range in response to determining that the daytime humidity of the indoor farming environment is outside of the daytime humidity range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • H05B 47/16 - Controlling the light source by timing means
  • H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light

8.

ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS FOR GROWING CROPS UNDER HIGH INTENSITY LIGHTING

      
Document Number 03137659
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-04
Open to Public Date 2022-05-04
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sangster, Sean
  • Thosar, Abhay

Abstract

, Systems and methods disclosed herein include a method of illuminating plants in an indoor farming environment, including illuminating one or more plants using one or more lighting fixtures at a light intensity of approximately 1500 µmol/m2/s during a daytime period, wherein each lighting fixtures comprises one or more LEDs, determining whether a daytime temperature of the indoor farming environment is within a daytime temperature range, adjusting the daytime temperature to be within the daytime temperature range in response to determining that the daytime temperature of the indoor farming environment is outside of the daytime temperature range, determining whether a daytime humidity of the indoor farming environment is within a daytime humidity range, and adjusting the daytime humidity to be within the daytime humidity range in response to determining that the daytime humidity of the indoor farming environment is outside of the daytime humidity range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 9/20 - Forcing-framesLights
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like

9.

Apparatus having at least one LED string controlled by a current controller biased by voltage-tap nodes in the LED string

      
Application Number 17079774
Grant Number 11770885
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-26
First Publication Date 2022-04-28
Grant Date 2023-09-26
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Jonathan
  • Garcia, Jose
  • Iyer, Guruprakash

Abstract

Apparatuses of various forms and each having at least one LED string controlled by a current controller biased by voltage tap nodes in the LED string, and circuitry for implementing the same. In some implementations, circuitry made in accordance with the present disclosure includes a current controller and current-control circuitry. The current controller is biased by a voltage drop across one or more LEDs in an LED string and controls the current-control circuitry in a manner that controls the electrical current in the LED string. In some implementations, one or more additional LED strings and/or one or more other devices may be controlled directly or indirectly by operation of the current controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 45/345 - Current stabilisationMaintaining constant current
  • H05B 45/48 - Details of LED load circuits with an active control inside an LED matrix having LEDs organised in strings and incorporating parallel shunting devices
  • H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • F21S 9/02 - Lighting devices with a built-in power supplySystems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator

10.

APPARATUS HAVING AT LEAST ONE LED STRING CONTROLLED BY A CURRENT CONTROLLER BIASED BY VOLTAGE-TAP NODES IN THE LED STRING

      
Document Number 03136053
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-26
Open to Public Date 2022-04-26
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Williams, Jonathan
  • Garcia, Jose
  • Iyer, Guruprakash

Abstract

Apparatuses of various forms and each having at least one LED string controlled by a current controller biased by voltage tap nodes in the LED string, and circuitry for implementing the same. In some implementations, circuitry made in accordance with the present disclosure includes a current controller and current-control circuitry. The current controller is biased by a voltage drop across one or more LEDs in an LED string and controls the current-control circuitry in a manner that controls the electrical current in the LED string. In some implementations, one or more additional LED strings and/or one or more other devices may be controlled directly or indirectly by operation of the current controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 45/345 - Current stabilisationMaintaining constant current
  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • H05B 45/20 - Controlling the colour of the light
  • H05B 45/40 - Details of LED load circuits
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • A01G 9/20 - Forcing-framesLights

11.

Portion of a luminaire

      
Application Number 29699998
Grant Number D0935090
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-30
First Publication Date 2021-11-02
Grant Date 2021-11-02
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Van Der Schyf, Marthinus Christoffel
  • Schmidt, Jonathan Becker
  • Frame, Kenneth B.

12.

PHOTOPERIOD MANIPULATION

      
Application Number US2021024147
Publication Number 2021/211276
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-25
Publication Date 2021-10-21
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Higginbotham, Matthew Travis
  • Knauer, Timothy

Abstract

The systems and methods disclosed herein include an apparatus that includes a user interface configured to receive user input, and a photoperiod controller configured to calculate a photoperiod schedule for one or more plants based on the user input and generate control signals that adjust light output of at least one luminaire to implement the photoperiod schedule.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/165 - Controlling the light source following a pre-assigned programmed sequenceLogic control [LC]
  • H05B 47/175 - Controlling the light source by remote control
  • H05B 47/10 - Controlling the light source
  • H05B 47/155 - Coordinated control of two or more light sources
  • H05B 47/16 - Controlling the light source by timing means
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth

13.

Horticultural luminaire

      
Application Number 29704029
Grant Number D0930890
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-30
First Publication Date 2021-09-14
Grant Date 2021-09-14
Owner Fluence Bioengineering Inc. (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Jonathan Becker

14.

Light bar for a luminaire

      
Application Number 29700006
Grant Number D0925813
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-30
First Publication Date 2021-07-20
Grant Date 2021-07-20
Owner Fluence Bioengineering Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Van Der Schyf, Marthinus Christoffel
  • Schmidt, Jonathan Becker
  • Frame, Kenneth B.

15.

Clip for a horticultural luminaire

      
Application Number 29704399
Grant Number D0925814
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-04
First Publication Date 2021-07-20
Grant Date 2021-07-20
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Jonathan Becker

16.

Irradiance-controlled fixture for horticultural applications

      
Application Number 17152867
Grant Number 11497099
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-20
First Publication Date 2021-07-01
Grant Date 2022-11-08
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamby, David
  • Speer, Richard
  • Selverian, John
  • Sarkisian, Alan
  • Pereyra, Rodrigo

Abstract

Various implementations disclosed herein includes a method for operating lighting fixtures in horticultural applications. The method may include receiving a user input of a desired irradiance for a first color channel of one or more lighting fixtures that irradiates a plant bed, in which each of the one or more lighting fixtures comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED) array, determining, for each of the one or more lighting fixtures, a PWM setting of the first color channel such that each of the one or more lighting fixtures irradiate the plant bed at the desired irradiance based on calibration data stored in each of the one or more lighting fixtures, and applying, to each of the one or more lighting fixtures, the determined PWM setting of the first color channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • G01J 1/08 - Arrangements of light sources specially adapted for photometry
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • A01G 9/26 - Electric devices
  • A01G 22/00 - Cultivation of specific crops or plants not otherwise provided for
  • G01J 1/32 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter by comparison with reference light or electric value intensity of the measured or reference value being varied to equalise their effects at the detector, e.g. by varying incidence angle using variation of intensity or distance of source using electric radiation detectors adapted for automatic variation of the measured or reference value
  • H05B 45/20 - Controlling the colour of the light
  • H05B 45/325 - Pulse-width modulation [PWM]
  • H05B 45/50 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to malfunctions or undesirable behaviour of LEDsCircuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to LED lifeProtective circuits
  • H05B 45/56 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to malfunctions or undesirable behaviour of LEDsCircuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to LED lifeProtective circuits involving measures to prevent abnormal temperature of the LEDs

17.

Luminaire

      
Application Number 29707398
Grant Number D0922649
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-27
First Publication Date 2021-06-15
Grant Date 2021-06-15
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Klase, Nicholas
  • Johnson, Randall

18.

Luminaire

      
Application Number 29707408
Grant Number D0922650
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-27
First Publication Date 2021-06-15
Grant Date 2021-06-15
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Klase, Nicholas
  • Johnson, Randall

19.

Luminaire

      
Application Number 29707421
Grant Number D0922651
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-27
First Publication Date 2021-06-15
Grant Date 2021-06-15
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Klase, Nicholas
  • Johnson, Randall

20.

Portion of a luminaire

      
Application Number 29707416
Grant Number D0921957
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-27
First Publication Date 2021-06-08
Grant Date 2021-06-08
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Klase, Nicholas
  • Johnson, Randall

21.

HARVYST

      
Application Number 1594468
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-03-30
Registration Date 2021-03-30
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Smart greenhouse automation and interface systems comprising wireless and wired controllers, controlled devices, sensors, and software used to monitor and analyze data for controlled-environment cultivation; sensors for use in controlled-environment horticultural systems comprised of environmental factor and light level sensors used to monitor and analyze data; wireless transmitters, receivers, and gateways for controlled-environment horticulture. Monitoring and analyzing controlled-environment horticultural sensor data for others to ensure proper or optimal cultivation management.

22.

SHYFT

      
Application Number 1593149
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-03-30
Registration Date 2021-03-30
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Lighting controls, particularly a lighting control unit, for horticultural lighting or horticultural luminaires.

23.

MODULAR HORTICULTURAL LIGHTING SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03160639
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-06
Open to Public Date 2021-05-20
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Smolik, John
  • Fellabaum, Michael
  • Van Der Schyf, Marthinus Christoffel
  • Wilder, Corinne
  • Galton, Mitchell

Abstract

Various implementations disclosed herein include a lighting system that includes a power supply and a first lighting fixture coupled to the power supply, the first lighting fixture comprising a determined number of removable light emitting surfaces, wherein the lighting system satisfies a target PPFD at a canopy of a plant bed having a specified area and a specified mounting height of the determined number of light emitting surfaces above the canopy, the determined number of lighting emitting surfaces is determined based on the target PPFD, the specified area, and the specified mounting height, a system wattage supplied by the power supply is determined based on the determined number, the target PPFD, the specified area, and the specified mounting height, and a spacing between each of the lighting emitting surfaces is determined based on the determined number, the specified area, and the specified mounting height.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 17/02 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with provision for adjustment
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices

24.

MODULAR HORTICULTURAL LIGHTING SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2020059337
Publication Number 2021/096771
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-06
Publication Date 2021-05-20
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Smolik, John
  • Fellabaum, Michael
  • Van Der Schyf, Marthinus Christoffel
  • Wilder, Corinne
  • Galton, Mitchell

Abstract

Various implementations disclosed herein include a lighting system that includes a power supply and a first lighting fixture coupled to the power supply, the first lighting fixture comprising a determined number of removable light emitting surfaces, wherein the lighting system satisfies a target PPFD at a canopy of a plant bed having a specified area and a specified mounting height of the determined number of light emitting surfaces above the canopy, the determined number of lighting emitting surfaces is determined based on the target PPFD, the specified area, and the specified mounting height, a system wattage supplied by the power supply is determined based on the determined number, the target PPFD, the specified area, and the specified mounting height, and a spacing between each of the lighting emitting surfaces is determined based on the determined number, the specified area, and the specified mounting height.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 17/02 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages with provision for adjustment
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices

25.

Temporal, irradiance-controlled photoacclimation

      
Application Number 17126997
Grant Number 11240971
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-18
First Publication Date 2021-04-08
Grant Date 2022-02-08
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Graves, Steven
  • Hovagim, Gregory
  • Higginbotham, M. Travis

Abstract

A lighting system for temporal, irradiance-controlled photoacclimation includes a photoacclimation controller configured to generate control signals based on a photoacclimation schedule, a user interface configured to receive user input to the photoacclimation controller, the photoacclimation schedule based on the user input, a plurality of luminaires configured to emit light suitable for photosynthesis in plants at a plurality of different selectable levels of light output, and a communications network via which the control signals are provided to the plurality of luminaires, the luminaires adjusting the light output in response to the control signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance

26.

Systems and methods for coupling a metal core PCB to a heat sink

      
Application Number 17096165
Grant Number 11333341
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-12
First Publication Date 2021-03-04
Grant Date 2022-05-17
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duong, Dung
  • Johnson, Randall
  • Klase, Nicholas

Abstract

Embodiments may utilize a series of exposed fins, which increase the surface area of the heat sink creating additional air flow. As hotter air rises within the system, cooler is drawn into the heatsink. The fins may be exposed on both sides of the longitudinal axis, allowing cooler air to be drawn towards the longitudinal axis above the heatsink and flow upward. This process may cool the fins. Additionally, the spacing between the fins may have to be wide enough to allow for air to freely enter the heatsink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
  • F21V 21/20 - Adjustable mountings using wires or cords operated by weights
  • F21V 29/502 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components
  • F21V 29/76 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical parallel planar fins or blades, e.g. with comb-like cross-section
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
  • F21V 29/75 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with fins or blades having different shapes, thicknesses or spacing
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
  • A01G 9/20 - Forcing-framesLights
  • H05K 1/05 - Insulated metal substrate
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
  • F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
  • F21W 131/40 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21V 29/67 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air characterised by the arrangement of fans
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders

27.

Method of illuminating a horticultural intracanopy space

      
Application Number 16589155
Grant Number 11013187
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-01
First Publication Date 2021-03-04
Grant Date 2021-05-25
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Jonathan Becker

Abstract

Systems and methods for an intracanopy horticultural lighting fixture. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide or optical conduit extending from a housing with its major dimension extending along longitudinal axis L, and one or more endcaps coupled to respective lateral edges, endcaps being convex curved about one or more axes transverse the longitudinal axis to prevent catch points. The endcap can be coupled to the housing to hinder separation of the lightguide. In another aspect a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide generating an output having downwardly directed peaks at about +/−30 degrees from vertical. Light output is preferably batwing shaped and symmetric. Another aspect provides a method for intracanopy lighting having an entirely planar optical conduit, a major extent of the optical conduit disposed along its longitudinal axis (L), and supporting the optical conduit, preferably its entirety, below an upper plant canopy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems

28.

HORTICULTURAL LUMINAIRE WITH A CONVEX ENDCAP

      
Application Number US2020047817
Publication Number 2021/041423
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-25
Publication Date 2021-03-04
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Jonathan, Becker

Abstract

Systems and methods for an intracanopy horticultural lighting fixture. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide or optical conduit extending from a housing with its major dimension extending along longitudinal axis L, and one or more endcaps coupled to respective lateral edges, endcaps being convex curved about one or more axes transverse the longitudinal axis to prevent catch points. The endcap can be coupled to the housing to hinder separation of the lightguide. In another aspect a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide generating an output having downwardly directed peaks at about +/- 30 degrees from vertical. Light output is preferably batwing shaped and symmetric. Another aspect provides a method for intracanopy lighting having an entirely planar optical conduit, a major extent of the optical conduit disposed along its longitudinal axis (L), and supporting the optical conduit, preferably its entirety, below an upper plant canopy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like

29.

Horticultural luminaire having endcap with receiving sockets

      
Application Number 16882371
Grant Number 11029000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-22
First Publication Date 2021-03-04
Grant Date 2021-06-08
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Jonathan Becker

Abstract

Systems and methods for an intracanopy horticultural lighting fixture. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide or optical conduit (40) extending from a housing, a lightguide length extending along longitudinal axis L, and one or more endcaps (214) coupled to respective lateral edges extending along a height axis H, the endcap having a lightguide-receiving socket spaced (220) adjacent a lightsource housing-receiving socket (218). In other aspects the endcaps are convex curved about one or more axes transverse the longitudinal axis to prevent catch points. In another aspect a luminaire has an edgelit lightguide generating an output having downwardly directed peaks at about +/−30 degrees from vertical. Light output is preferably batwing shaped and symmetric. Another aspect is providing intracanopy lighting having a planar optical conduit, a major extent of which is disposed along its longitudinal axis (L), and supporting the optical conduit below an upper plant canopy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 15/015 - Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devicesEnd coverings
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21V 21/008 - Suspending from a cable or suspension line

30.

METHOD OF ILLUMINATING A HORTICULTURAL INTRACANOPY SPACE

      
Application Number US2020046793
Publication Number 2021/041087
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-18
Publication Date 2021-03-04
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Jonathan Becker

Abstract

Systems and methods for an intracanopy horticultural lighting fixture. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide or optical conduit extending from a housing with its major dimension extending along longitudinal axis L, and one or more endcaps coupled to respective lateral edges, endcaps being convex curved about one or more axes transverse the longitudinal axis to prevent catch points. The endcap can be coupled to the housing to hinder separation of the lightguide. In another aspect a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide generating an output having downwardly directed peaks at about +/- 30 degrees from vertical. Light output is preferably batwing shaped and symmetric. Another aspect provides a method for intracanopy lighting having an entirely planar optical conduit, a major extent of the optical conduit disposed along its longitudinal axis (L), and supporting the optical conduit, preferably its entirety, below an upper plant canopy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth

31.

HORTICULTURAL LUMINAIRE HAVING ENDCAP WITH RECEIVING SOCKETS

      
Application Number US2020047729
Publication Number 2021/041370
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-25
Publication Date 2021-03-04
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Jonathan, Becker

Abstract

Systems and methods for an intracanopy horticultural lighting fixture. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide or optical conduit (40) extending from a housing, a lightguide length extending along longitudinal axis L, and one or more endcaps (214) coupled to respective lateral edges extending along a height axis H, the endcap having a lightguide-receiving socket spaced (220) adjacent a lightsource housing-receiving socket (218). In other aspects the endcaps are convex curved about one or more axes transverse the longitudinal axis to prevent catch points. In another aspect a luminaire has an edgelit lightguide generating an output having downwardly directed peaks at about +/- 30 degrees from vertical. Light output is preferably batwing shaped and symmetric. Another aspect is providing intracanopy lighting having a planar optical conduit, a major extent of which is disposed along its longitudinal axis (L), and supporting the optical conduit below an upper plant canopy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 15/015 - Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devicesEnd coverings
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth

32.

HORTICULTURAL LUMINAIRE WITH A DOWNWARD BATWING LIGHT DISTRIBUTION

      
Application Number US2020047740
Publication Number 2021/041377
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-25
Publication Date 2021-03-04
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Jonathan, Becker

Abstract

Systems and methods for an intracanopy horticultural lighting fixture. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide or optical conduit extending from a housing with its major dimension extending along longitudinal axis L, and one or more endcaps coupled to respective lateral edges, endcaps being convex curved about one or more axes transverse the longitudinal axis to prevent catch points. The endcap can be coupled to the housing to hinder separation of the lightguide. In another aspect a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide generating an output having downwardly directed peaks at about +/- 30 degrees from vertical. Light output is preferably batwing shaped and symmetric. Another aspect provides a method for intracanopy lighting having an entirely planar optical conduit, a major extent of the optical conduit disposed along its longitudinal axis (L), and supporting the optical conduit, preferably its entirety, below an upper plant canopy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like

33.

Horticultural luminaire with a downward batwing light distribution

      
Application Number 16589153
Grant Number 10914890
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-01
First Publication Date 2021-02-09
Grant Date 2021-02-09
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Jonathan Becker

Abstract

Systems and methods for an intracanopy horticultural lighting fixture. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide or optical conduit extending from a housing with its major dimension extending along longitudinal axis L, and one or more endcaps coupled to respective lateral edges, endcaps being convex curved about one or more axes transverse the longitudinal axis to prevent catch points. The endcap can be coupled to the housing to hinder separation of the lightguide. In another aspect a horticultural luminaire has an edgelit lightguide generating an output having downwardly directed peaks at about +/−30 degrees from vertical. Light output is preferably batwing shaped and symmetric. Another aspect provides a method for intracanopy lighting having an entirely planar optical conduit, a major extent of the optical conduit disposed along its longitudinal axis (L), and supporting the optical conduit, preferably its entirety, below an upper plant canopy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth

34.

Portion of a luminaire

      
Application Number 29707384
Grant Number D0908948
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-27
First Publication Date 2021-01-26
Grant Date 2021-01-26
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duong, Dung
  • Johnson, Randall
  • Klase, Nicholas

35.

Portion of a luminaire

      
Application Number 29707369
Grant Number D0908269
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-27
First Publication Date 2021-01-19
Grant Date 2021-01-19
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duong, Dung
  • Johnson, Randall
  • Klase, Nicholas

36.

Heat sink for a luminaire

      
Application Number 29707364
Grant Number D0907592
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-27
First Publication Date 2021-01-12
Grant Date 2021-01-12
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duong, Dung
  • Johnson, Randall
  • Klase, Nicholas

37.

Heat sink for a luminaire

      
Application Number 29707309
Grant Number D0906989
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-27
First Publication Date 2021-01-05
Grant Date 2021-01-05
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duong, Dung
  • Johnson, Randall
  • Klase, Nicholas

38.

Temporal, irradiance-controlled photoacclimation

      
Application Number 16751930
Grant Number 10897853
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-24
First Publication Date 2020-12-31
Grant Date 2021-01-26
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Graves, Steven
  • Hovagim, Gregory
  • Higginbotham, M. Travis

Abstract

A lighting system for temporal, irradiance-controlled photoacclimation includes a photoacclimation controller configured to generate control signals based on a photoacclimation schedule, a user interface configured to receive user input to the photoacclimation controller, the photoacclimation schedule based on the user input, a plurality of luminaires configured to emit light suitable for photosynthesis in plants at a plurality of different selectable levels of light output, and a communications network via which the control signals are provided to the plurality of luminaires, the luminaires adjusting the light output in response to the control signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 47/10 - Controlling the light source
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance

39.

TEMPORAL, IRRADIANCE-CONTROLLED PHOTOACCLIMATION

      
Document Number 03145390
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-06-03
Open to Public Date 2020-12-30
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Graves, Steven
  • Hovagim, Gregory
  • Higginbotham, M. Travis

Abstract

A lighting system for temporal, irradiance-controlled photoacclimation includes a photoacclimation controller configured to generate control signals based on a photoacclimation schedule, a user interface configured to receive user input to the photoacclimation controller, the photoacclimation schedule based on the user input, a plurality of luminaires configured to emit light suitable for photosynthesis in plants at a plurality of different selectable levels of light output, and a communications network via which the control signals are provided to the plurality of luminaires, the luminaires adjusting the light output in response to the control signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters

40.

TEMPORAL, IRRADIANCE-CONTROLLED PHOTOACCLIMATION

      
Application Number US2020035999
Publication Number 2020/263521
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-03
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Graves, Steven
  • Hovagim, Gregory
  • Higginbotham, M. Travis

Abstract

A lighting system for temporal, irradiance-controlled photoacclimation includes a photoacclimation controller configured to generate control signals based on a photoacclimation schedule, a user interface configured to receive user input to the photoacclimation controller, the photoacclimation schedule based on the user input, a plurality of luminaires configured to emit light suitable for photosynthesis in plants at a plurality of different selectable levels of light output, and a communications network via which the control signals are provided to the plurality of luminaires, the luminaires adjusting the light output in response to the control signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters

41.

Light mounting systems and methods

      
Application Number 17001509
Grant Number 11266082
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-24
First Publication Date 2020-12-24
Grant Date 2022-03-08
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Klase, Nicholas
  • Johnson, Randall

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods associated with light mounting systems. Embodiments may include lighting shelves that are configured to be mounted to a fixed structure, such as to a wall or supports within a room via a cantilever design that is mounted to strut channels. The lighting shelves may be anchored at only a single end to the strut channels, and the lighting shelves may protrude away from the strut channels. The lighting shelves may have a sufficient width and length to cover an entire region of interest below the lighting shelves, which may enable to lighting shelves to uniformly distribute light to plants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • F21V 19/02 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders with provision for adjustment, e.g. for focusing
  • A47B 81/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units specially adapted for other particular purposes, e.g. for storing guns or skis
  • A47B 57/48 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of detachable shelf supports consisting of tongues, pins or similar projecting means coacting with openings
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • A01G 9/20 - Forcing-framesLights
  • B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor
  • B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
  • A01G 9/14 - Greenhouses
  • F21V 21/14 - Adjustable mountings
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21V 14/02 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
  • F21W 131/301 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for furniture

42.

Lighting device and a method of distributing light radiation sources

      
Application Number 16966010
Grant Number 11266076
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-21
First Publication Date 2020-11-12
Grant Date 2022-03-08
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Frison, Renato
  • Li, Xiaolong

Abstract

A lighting device may have a planar array of electrically-powered light radiation sources partitioned into a plurality of sets of light radiation sources. The light radiation sources of the same set may emit light radiation of the same color, and different sets of radiation sources may emit light radiation of different colors. Each one of the different sets of light radiation sources may include a respective fraction of the total number of light radiation sources in the array. The light radiation sources have respective planar coordinates relative to a common center of the array, and the different sets of light radiation sources have respective centers located at the common center. The array comprises at least two complementary sub-arrays, opposite to the common center. The different sets of radiation sources are present in the sub-arrays in respective partial fractions of the number of radiation sources included in the sub-array.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H05B 45/20 - Controlling the colour of the light
  • F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
  • F21Y 113/10 - Combination of light sources of different colours
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

43.

Systems and methods for a smart module directly embedded on a lighting fixture

      
Application Number 16920794
Grant Number 11320126
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-06
First Publication Date 2020-10-22
Grant Date 2022-05-03
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duong, Dung
  • Johnson, Randy
  • Klase, Nick

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for lighting fixtures. More particularly, embodiments disclose directly embedded a smart module with a lighting fixture utilizing metal core PCB (MCPCB).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • H05K 1/05 - Insulated metal substrate
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
  • F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
  • F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • H05B 47/195 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission the transmission using visible or infrared light
  • F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
  • F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
  • F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21V 7/05 - Optical design plane
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings
  • H05K 3/44 - Manufacturing insulated metal core circuits
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • F21V 15/015 - Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devicesEnd coverings
  • F21V 17/10 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels

44.

Temporal, irradiance-controlled photoacclimation

      
Application Number 16454409
Grant Number 10798879
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-27
First Publication Date 2020-10-13
Grant Date 2020-10-13
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Graves, Steven
  • Hovagim, Gregory
  • Higginbotham, M. Travis

Abstract

A lighting system for temporal, irradiance-controlled photoacclimation includes a photoacclimation controller configured to generate control signals based on a photoacclimation schedule, a user interface configured to receive user input to the photoacclimation controller, the photoacclimation schedule based on the user input, a plurality of luminaires configured to emit light suitable for photosynthesis in plants at a plurality of different selectable levels of light output, and a communications network via which the control signals are provided to the plurality of luminaires, the luminaires adjusting the light output in response to the control signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance

45.

HARVYST

      
Serial Number 90228040
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-09-30
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc., DBA Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Smart greenhouse automation and interface systems comprising wireless and wired electronic controllers, electronic controlled devices, namely horticultural luminaires, environmental factor and light level sensors, and downloadable software used to monitor and analyze data for controlled-environment cultivation; sensors for use in controlled-environment horticultural systems comprised of environmental factor and light level sensors used to monitor and analyze data; wireless transmitters, receivers, and gateway routers for controlled-environment horticulture Electronic monitoring and analyzing of controlled-environment horticultural sensor data for others to ensure proper or optimal cultivation management

46.

SHYFT

      
Serial Number 90227990
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-09-30
Registration Date 2022-04-26
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc., DBA Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Lighting controls, particularly a lighting control unit, for horticultural lighting and horticultural luminaires

47.

Adjustable lamp

      
Application Number 29703416
Grant Number D0895890
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-27
First Publication Date 2020-09-08
Grant Date 2020-09-08
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Klase, Nicholas
  • Johnson, Randall

48.

Electrical splice connector

      
Application Number 16429414
Grant Number 10756484
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-03
First Publication Date 2020-08-25
Grant Date 2020-08-25
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Schmidt, Jonathan Becker

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods disclosed herein include an electrical connector. The electrical connector may include an upper cap configured to engage with an end cap, the upper cap including an upper cap insert that is independent from the upper cap in at least one axis of motion. The end cap may include one or more contact blades configured to receive an insulated cable. As the upper cap engages with the end cap the upper cap insert may press the insulated cable onto the one or more contact blades such that the one or more contact blades are in electrical connection with one or more conductors in the insulated cable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/623 - Casing or ring with helicoidal groove
  • H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
  • H01R 13/424 - Securing in a demountable manner in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part
  • H01R 33/22 - Two-pole devices for screw type base, e.g. for lamp
  • H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 103/00 - Two poles

49.

CONTROLLED AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANAGING AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS

      
Document Number 03130218
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-02-12
Open to Public Date 2020-08-20
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bongartz, Timo
  • Olschowski, Sebastian
  • Haas, Norbert
  • Angenendt, Guido
  • Burza, Marek
  • Magg, Norbert
  • Dziekonski, Cristin

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to different techniques of controlling an agricultural system, as for example a controlled agricultural system, an agricultural light fixture and a method for agricultural management. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to an agricultural system, which comprises a plurality of processing lines for growing plants of a given plant type, wherein a first processing line in the plurality of processing lines is configured to move a first plurality of plants through the agricultural system along a route; and apply a first growth condition to the first plurality of plants to satisfy a first active agent parameter for the first plurality of plants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • A01G 7/00 - Botany in general
  • G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications
  • G06F 5/00 - Methods or arrangements for data conversion without changing the order or content of the data handled

50.

Horticultural luminaire with LiDAR sensing

      
Application Number 16244220
Grant Number 11559004
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-10
First Publication Date 2020-07-16
Grant Date 2023-01-24
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Quilici, Michael A.
  • Garner, Richard C.
  • Laski, Joseph J.

Abstract

A horticultural luminaire includes a first and second horticultural light sources to provide growth lighting to a plant at a first and second wavelengths. A control unit provides first lighting control signals to the first horticultural light source to modulate the first growth lighting and provides second lighting control signals to the second horticultural light source to modulate the second growth lighting. A LiDAR sensor is connected to the lighting control unit to receive the first and second control signals, and having optics to detect reflected first and second growth lighting to determine the distance from plant to sensor and a biometric property of the plant from the received first and second control signals and detected first and second reflected second growth lighting. In some implementations the LiDAR sensor and first and second horticultural light sources are integrated into the horticultural luminaire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications
  • G01S 7/484 - Transmitters

51.

Systems and methods for lighting fixtures

      
Application Number 16742991
Grant Number 10823382
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-15
First Publication Date 2020-07-09
Grant Date 2020-11-03
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duong, Dung
  • Johnson, Randy
  • Klase, Nick

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for lighting fixtures. More particularly, embodiments disclose lighting fixtures having a substrate with one or more light sources embedded on the bottom surface of the substrate and at least one panel extending along the sides of the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 4/00 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H05K 1/05 - Insulated metal substrate
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
  • F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
  • F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
  • F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
  • F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21V 7/05 - Optical design plane
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings
  • H05K 3/44 - Manufacturing insulated metal core circuits
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • F21V 15/015 - Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devicesEnd coverings
  • F21V 17/10 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements

52.

Systems and methods for voltage interfaces between legacy control systems and light sources

      
Application Number 16802777
Grant Number 10893584
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-27
First Publication Date 2020-06-25
Grant Date 2021-01-12
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Morgenstern, Paul

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for voltage interfaces between legacy control systems and light sources. An example voltage interface may include a control loop including a first op-amp, an output loop including a second op-amp, and an optical isolator configured to electrically isolate the control loop from the output loop, the optical isolator being configured to receive an input signal from the control loop and transmit an output signal to the output loop.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 45/00 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • H05B 45/40 - Details of LED load circuits
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth

53.

Systems and methods for voltage interfaces between legacy control systems and light sources

      
Application Number 16802759
Grant Number 10820384
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-27
First Publication Date 2020-06-25
Grant Date 2020-10-27
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Morgenstern, Paul

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for voltage interfaces between legacy control systems and light sources. An example voltage interface may include a control loop including a first op-amp, an output loop including a second op-amp, and an optical isolator configured to electrically isolate the control loop from the output loop, the optical isolator being configured to receive an input signal from the control loop and transmit an output signal to the output loop.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 33/00 - Electroluminescent light sources
  • H05B 45/00 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • H05B 45/40 - Details of LED load circuits
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth

54.

Controlled agricultural systems and methods of managing agricultural systems

      
Application Number 16786001
Grant Number 11663414
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-10
First Publication Date 2020-06-11
Grant Date 2023-05-30
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bongartz, Timo
  • Olschowski, Sebastian
  • Haas, Norbert
  • Angenendt, Guido
  • Burza, Marek
  • Magg, Norbert
  • Dziekonski, Cristin

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to different techniques of controlling an agricultural system, as for example a controlled agricultural system, an agricultural light fixture and a method for agricultural management. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to an agricultural system, which comprises a plurality of processing lines for growing plants of a given plant type, wherein a first processing line in the plurality of processing lines is configured to move a first plurality of plants through the agricultural system along a route; and apply a first growth condition to the first plurality of plants to satisfy a first active agent parameter for the first plurality of plants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06F 40/30 - Semantic analysis
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

55.

Controlled Agricultural Systems and Methods of Managing Agricultural Systems

      
Application Number 16713122
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-12-13
First Publication Date 2020-04-30
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bongartz, Timo
  • Olschowski, Sebastian
  • Haas, Norbert
  • Angenendt, Guido
  • Burza, Marek
  • Magg, Norbert

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to different techniques of controlling an agricultural system, as for example a controlled agricultural system, an agricultural light fixture and a method for agricultural management. The present disclosure relates to different techniques of controlling an agricultural system, as for example a controlled agricultural system, an agricultural light fixture and a method for agricultural management. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to an agricultural system, which comprises a plurality of processing lines for growing plants of a given plant type, wherein a first processing line in the plurality of processing lines is configured to move a first plurality of plants through the agricultural system along a route; and apply a first growth condition to the first plurality of plants to satisfy a first active agent parameter for the first plurality of plants.

IPC Classes  ?

56.

F

      
Application Number 1516909
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-11-01
Registration Date 2019-11-01
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Power supplies and electric wires for LED lighting systems; LED lighting controls and sensors, namely, for scheduling, dimming, day lighting, occupancy sensing, commissioning, diagnostic and data reporting. LED luminaires; lighting apparatus, namely, lighting installations; lighting fixtures; lighting tracks; lighting tubes; cooling units for industrial purposes, namely, heat sinks for lighting; electric lighting fixtures; electric track lighting units; LED (light emitting diode) lighting fixtures; LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor lighting applications; LED lighting systems, namely, LED modules; luminaires, using solid state light engines or light emitting diodes (LED) as a light source, for horticultural lighting. Agricultural research; engineering; engineering services, namely, engineering for the horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; industrial design; industrial design services; industrial research in the field of horticulture; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; testing of lighting, heating, and cooling systems to be used in agriculture; civil engineering relating to agriculture and horticulture; computer hardware and software design; computer network design and computer software design for the horticulture industry; conducting feasibility studies in the field of environmental engineering; consulting in the field of auxiliary design for horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, namely, lighting, cooling, and heating systems; design and development of computer hardware and software; design, development, and consulting services related thereto in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, specifically lighting, cooling, and heating systems; development and establishment of testing specifications and procedures for the horticulture industry; geoenvironmental engineering; research and development of advanced learning technologies and teaching methods; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural fertilization; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural irrigation; scientific research relating to the impact of consumer and industrial products on environmental preservation; technical consulting in the field of environmental engineering; technology specification, namely, analyzing technology requirements and developing recommendations for the computer software and systems and other technology needed to meet those requirements, in the field of scientific research, analysis, testing; testing, inspection or research on agriculture, livestock breeding or fisheries; technological consultancy in the field of horticulture, photobiology, plant cultivation and processing, including phases of breeding, growing, harvesting and post-harvesting.

57.

Light mounting systems and methods

      
Application Number 16666268
Grant Number 10750677
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-28
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2020-08-25
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Klase, Nicholas
  • Johnson, Randall

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods associated with light mounting systems. Embodiments may include lighting shelves that are configured to be mounted to a fixed structure, such as to a wall or supports within a room via a cantilever design that is mounted to strut channels. The lighting shelves may be anchored at only a single end to the strut channels, and the lighting shelves may protrude away from the strut channels. The lighting shelves may have a sufficient width and length to cover an entire region of interest below the lighting shelves, which may enable to lighting shelves to uniformly distribute light to plants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • A47B 81/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units specially adapted for other particular purposes, e.g. for storing guns or skis
  • A47B 57/48 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of detachable shelf supports consisting of tongues, pins or similar projecting means coacting with openings
  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • F21V 21/14 - Adjustable mountings
  • A01G 9/14 - Greenhouses
  • B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
  • B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor
  • A01G 9/20 - Forcing-framesLights
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 19/02 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders with provision for adjustment, e.g. for focusing
  • F21W 131/301 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for furniture
  • F21V 14/02 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

58.

VYNE

      
Application Number 1512844
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-12-20
Registration Date 2019-12-20
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Luminaires, using solid state light engines or light emitting diodes (LEDs), as a light source, for horticultural lighting.

59.

Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures

      
Application Number 16523423
Grant Number 10859246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-26
First Publication Date 2020-02-06
Grant Date 2020-12-08
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Van Der Schyf, Marthinus Christoffel
  • Schmidt, Jonathan Becker
  • Frame, Kenneth B.

Abstract

Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire 100 has first and second light fixtures 110, 120 coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element 130 applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft 250 providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge 260. In aspects, hinge 130 has ledge surfaces 218, 228 adjacent rotational hinge faces 216, 226 and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge 130 coupling light fixtures 110, 120 and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures 110, 120, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 21/14 - Adjustable mountings
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • F21V 21/30 - Pivoted housings or frames
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21Y 103/20 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes of polygonal shape, e.g. square or rectangular
  • F21W 131/109 - Outdoor lighting of gardens
  • F21V 21/26 - Pivoted arms
  • F21V 21/16 - Adjustable mountings using wires or cords
  • F21V 21/18 - Adjustable mountings using wires or cords operated by springs

60.

Luminaire having a cableway

      
Application Number 16523589
Grant Number 10830420
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-26
First Publication Date 2020-02-06
Grant Date 2020-11-10
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Van Der Schyf, Marthinus Christoffel
  • Schmidt, Jonathan Becker
  • Frame, Kenneth B.

Abstract

Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire 100 has first and second light fixtures 110, 120 coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element 130 applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft 250 providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge 260. In aspects, hinge 130 has ledge surfaces 218, 228 adjacent rotational hinge faces 216, 226 and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge 130 coupling light fixtures 110, 120 and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures 110, 120, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • F21V 21/14 - Adjustable mountings
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 21/30 - Pivoted housings or frames
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21Y 103/20 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes of polygonal shape, e.g. square or rectangular
  • F21W 131/109 - Outdoor lighting of gardens
  • F21V 21/26 - Pivoted arms
  • F21V 21/16 - Adjustable mountings using wires or cords
  • F21V 21/18 - Adjustable mountings using wires or cords operated by springs

61.

HINGE FOR A LUMINAIRE

      
Document Number 03147269
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-07-31
Open to Public Date 2020-02-01
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Van Der Schyf, Marthinus Christoffel
  • Schmidt, Jonathan Becker
  • Frame, Kenneth B.

Abstract

Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has first and second light fixtures, coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge. In aspects, hinge has ledge surfaces, adjacent rotational hinge faces, and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge coupling light fixtures, and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05D 7/00 - Hinges or pivots of special construction
  • E05D 11/08 - Friction devices between relatively-movable hinge parts
  • F21V 21/30 - Pivoted housings or frames
  • F21K 9/00 - Light sources using semiconductor devices as light-generating elements, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] or lasers

62.

LUMINAIRE HAVING A CABLEWAY

      
Document Number 03050934
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-31
Open to Public Date 2020-02-01
Grant Date 2021-11-09
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Schmidt, Jonathan Becker
  • Frame, Kenneth B.
  • Van Der Schyf, Marthinus Christoffel

Abstract

Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire 100 has first and second light fixtures 110, 120 coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element 130 applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft 250 providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge 260. In aspects, hinge 130 has ledge surfaces 218, 228 adjacent rotational hinge faces 216, 226 and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge 130 coupling light fixtures 110, 120 and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures 110, 120, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 9/20 - Forcing-framesLights
  • F21V 21/15 - Adjustable mountings specially adapted for power operation, e.g. by remote control
  • F21V 21/30 - Pivoted housings or frames
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • F21V 14/02 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources

63.

HINGE FOR A LUMINAIRE

      
Document Number 03050935
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-31
Open to Public Date 2020-02-01
Grant Date 2022-04-26
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Frame, Kenneth B.
  • Schmidt, Jonathan Becker
  • Van Der Schyf, Marthinus Christoffel

Abstract

Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has first and second light fixtures, coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge. In aspects, hinge has ledge surfaces, adjacent rotational hinge faces, and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge coupling light fixtures, and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05D 7/00 - Hinges or pivots of special construction
  • A01G 9/20 - Forcing-framesLights
  • E05D 11/08 - Friction devices between relatively-movable hinge parts
  • F21V 21/30 - Pivoted housings or frames
  • F21K 9/00 - Light sources using semiconductor devices as light-generating elements, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] or lasers

64.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLAPSIBLE LIGHTING FIXTURES

      
Document Number 03050937
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-31
Open to Public Date 2020-02-01
Grant Date 2021-09-07
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Frame, Kenneth B.
  • Schmidt, Jonathan Becker
  • Van Der Schyf, Marthinus Christoffel

Abstract

Systems and methods for collapsible lighting fixtures are disclosed. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire 100 has first and second light fixtures 110, 120 coupled in movable relation between storage and deployed positions by a coupling element 130 applying a retarding torque. Coupling element can be coupling shaft 250 providing friction, or friction hinge cartridge 260. In aspects, hinge 130 has ledge surfaces 218, 228 adjacent rotational hinge faces 216, 226 and extending transverse the rotational plane. In aspects, a horticultural luminaire has an articulated cableway extending through hinge 130 coupling light fixtures 110, 120 and guiding a cable entering from the exterior into cable passageways in light fixtures 110, 120, thereby lessening a cable pinch point during rotation and deployment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 21/30 - Pivoted housings or frames
  • A01G 9/20 - Forcing-framesLights
  • E05D 3/00 - Hinges with pins
  • F21V 14/02 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
  • F21V 21/15 - Adjustable mountings specially adapted for power operation, e.g. by remote control
  • F21K 9/00 - Light sources using semiconductor devices as light-generating elements, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED] or lasers
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars

65.

Systems and methods for a heat sink

      
Application Number 16589146
Grant Number 11346540
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-01
First Publication Date 2020-01-30
Grant Date 2022-05-31
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Klase, Nicholas
  • Johnson, Randall

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for heat sinks within light fixtures. In embodiments, the heat sink may be a passive system that creates a cross-flow thermal management system to dissipate large amounts of heat in a slim light fixture. Embodiments may utilize a series of wings assembled in a linear design that are positioned perpendicular to the length of the light fixture to preserve the cross-flow heat sink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
  • F21V 29/76 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical parallel planar fins or blades, e.g. with comb-like cross-section
  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

66.

Systems and methods for a smart module directly embedded on a lighting fixture

      
Application Number 16571595
Grant Number 10782009
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-16
First Publication Date 2020-01-09
Grant Date 2020-09-22
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duong, Dung
  • Johnson, Randy
  • Klase, Nick

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for lighting fixtures. More particularly, embodiments disclose directly embedded a smart module with a lighting fixture utilizing metal core PCB (MCPCB).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H05K 1/05 - Insulated metal substrate
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
  • F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
  • F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
  • F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
  • F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21V 7/05 - Optical design plane
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings
  • H05K 3/44 - Manufacturing insulated metal core circuits
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • F21V 15/015 - Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devicesEnd coverings
  • F21V 17/10 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements

67.

PHOTOx

      
Application Number 1505356
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-10-30
Registration Date 2019-10-30
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Educational services, namely, conducting seminars, workshops, conferences and classes in the field of lighting, lighting products, and lighting technology.

68.

VYNE

      
Application Number 201025400
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-12-20
Registration Date 2021-09-15
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

(1) Luminaires, using solid state light engines or light emitting diodes (LEDs), as a light source, for horticultural lighting.

69.

F

      
Application Number 1503730
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-11-01
Registration Date 2019-11-01
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

LED luminaires; lighting apparatus, namely, lighting installations; lighting fixtures; lighting tracks; lighting tubes; cooling units for industrial purposes, namely, heat sinks for lighting; electric lighting fixtures; electric track lighting units; LED (light emitting diode) lighting fixtures; LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor lighting applications; LED lighting systems, namely, LED modules, power supplies, and wiring; luminaires, using solid state light engines or light emitting diodes (LED) as a light source, for horticultural lighting; LED lighting controls and sensors, namely, for scheduling, dimming, daylighting, occupancy sensing, commissioning, diagnostic and data reporting. Agricultural research; engineering; engineering services, namely, engineering for the horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; industrial design; industrial design services; industrial research in the field of horticulture; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; agricultural testing for lighting, heating, and cooling systems; civil engineering relating to agriculture and horticulture; computer hardware and software design; computer network design and computer software design for the horticulture industry; conducting feasibility studies in the field of environmental engineering; consulting in the field of auxiliary design for horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, namely, lighting, cooling, and heating systems; design and development of computer hardware and software; design, development, and consulting services related thereto in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, specifically lighting, cooling, and heating systems; development and establishment of testing specifications and procedures for the horticulture industry; geoenvironmental engineering; research and development of advanced learning technologies and teaching methods; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural fertilization; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural irrigation; scientific research relating to the impact of consumer and industrial products on environmental preservation; technical consulting in the field of environmental engineering; technology specification, namely, analyzing technology requirements and developing recommendations for the computer software and systems and other technology needed to meet those requirements, in the field of scientific research, analysis, testing; testing, inspection or research on agriculture, livestock breeding or fisheries; consulting in the field of horticulture relating to biochemistry, photobiology, plant cultivation and processing, including phases of breeding, growing, harvesting and post-harvesting.

70.

Irradiance-controlled fixture for horticultural applications

      
Application Number 16550490
Grant Number 10993388
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-26
First Publication Date 2019-12-12
Grant Date 2021-05-04
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamby, David
  • Speer, Richard
  • Selverian, John
  • Sarkisian, Alan
  • Pereyra, Rodrigo

Abstract

Various implementations disclosed herein includes a method for operating lighting fixtures in horticultural applications. The method may include receiving a user input of a desired irradiance for a first color channel of one or more lighting fixtures that irradiates a plant bed, in which each of the one or more lighting fixtures comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED) array, determining, for each of the one or more lighting fixtures, a PWM setting of the first color channel such that each of the one or more lighting fixtures irradiate the plant bed at the desired irradiance based on calibration data stored in each of the one or more lighting fixtures, and applying, to each of the one or more lighting fixtures, the determined PWM setting of the first color channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 22/00 - Cultivation of specific crops or plants not otherwise provided for
  • A01G 9/26 - Electric devices
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
  • H05B 45/20 - Controlling the colour of the light
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • G01J 1/32 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter by comparison with reference light or electric value intensity of the measured or reference value being varied to equalise their effects at the detector, e.g. by varying incidence angle using variation of intensity or distance of source using electric radiation detectors adapted for automatic variation of the measured or reference value
  • G01J 1/08 - Arrangements of light sources specially adapted for photometry
  • H05B 45/50 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to malfunctions or undesirable behaviour of LEDsCircuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to LED lifeProtective circuits
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • H05B 45/325 - Pulse-width modulation [PWM]

71.

Irradiance-controlled fixture for horticultural applications

      
Application Number 16550505
Grant Number 10813301
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-26
First Publication Date 2019-12-12
Grant Date 2020-10-27
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamby, David
  • Speer, Richard
  • Selverian, John
  • Sarkisian, Alan
  • Pereyra, Rodrigo

Abstract

Various implementations disclosed herein includes a method for operating lighting fixtures in horticultural applications. The method may include receiving a user input of a desired irradiance for a first color channel of one or more lighting fixtures that irradiates a plant bed, in which each of the one or more lighting fixtures comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED) array, determining, for each of the one or more lighting fixtures, a PWM setting of the first color channel such that each of the one or more lighting fixtures irradiate the plant bed at the desired irradiance based on calibration data stored in each of the one or more lighting fixtures, and applying, to each of the one or more lighting fixtures, the determined PWM setting of the first color channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 22/00 - Cultivation of specific crops or plants not otherwise provided for
  • H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • A01G 9/26 - Electric devices
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • G01J 1/32 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter by comparison with reference light or electric value intensity of the measured or reference value being varied to equalise their effects at the detector, e.g. by varying incidence angle using variation of intensity or distance of source using electric radiation detectors adapted for automatic variation of the measured or reference value
  • G01J 1/08 - Arrangements of light sources specially adapted for photometry
  • H05B 45/20 - Controlling the colour of the light
  • H05B 45/50 - Circuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to malfunctions or undesirable behaviour of LEDsCircuit arrangements for operating light-emitting diodes [LED] responsive to LED lifeProtective circuits
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters

72.

Systems and methods for lighting fixtures

      
Application Number 16542442
Grant Number 10816180
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-16
First Publication Date 2019-12-05
Grant Date 2020-10-27
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duong, Dung
  • Johnson, Randy
  • Klase, Nick

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for lighting fixtures. More particularly, embodiments disclose lighting fixtures utilizing metal core PCB (MCPCB) for thermal, mechanical, and/or optical controls.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H05K 1/05 - Insulated metal substrate
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
  • F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
  • F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
  • F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
  • F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21V 7/05 - Optical design plane
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings
  • H05K 3/44 - Manufacturing insulated metal core circuits
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • F21V 15/015 - Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devicesEnd coverings
  • F21V 17/10 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements

73.

PHOTOx SUMMIT

      
Application Number 1501903
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-10-30
Registration Date 2019-10-30
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Educational services, namely, conducting seminars, workshops, conferences and classes in the field of lighting, lighting products, and lighting technology.

74.

F

      
Application Number 200224600
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-11-01
Registration Date 2021-12-22
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) LED luminaires; lighting apparatus, namely, lighting installations for buildings, roads and offices; lighting fixtures; lighting tracks; lighting tubes; cooling units for industrial purposes, namely, heat sinks for lighting; electric lighting fixtures; electric track lighting units; LED (light emitting diode) lighting fixtures; LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor lighting applications; LED lighting systems, namely, LED modules, power supplies, and wiring; luminaires, using solid state light engines or light emitting diodes (LED) as a light source, for horticultural lighting (1) Agricultural research performed by crop observation, sampling, and harvest yield assessment, for analysis purposes; mechanical engineering; engineering services, namely, engineering for the horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; industrial design; industrial design services; industrial research in the field of horticulture; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; agricultural testing determining the efficacy and performance of fertilizers, adjuvants, agricultural chemicals, and other agricultural techniques and agricultural processes namely performing chemical analysis of soil and inspection and testing of the physical characteristics of soil to determine soil nutrients, fertility, moisture-holding capacity and texture to assist in growing, managing and improving crop production, as they are applied to fields and crops; civil engineering relating to agriculture and horticulture; computer hardware and software design; computer network design and computer software design for the horticulture industry; conducting feasibility studies in the field of environmental engineering; consulting in the field of auxiliary design for horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, namely, lighting, cooling, and heating systems; design and development of computer hardware and software; design, development, and consulting services related thereto in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, specifically lighting, cooling, and heating systems; development and establishment of testing specifications and procedures for the horticulture industry; geoenvironmental engineering; research and development of advanced learning technologies and teaching methods in the fields of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural fertilization; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural irrigation; scientific research relating to the impact of consumer and industrial products on environmental preservation; technical consulting in the field of environmental engineering; technology specification, namely, analyzing technology requirements and developing recommendations for the computer software and systems and other technology needed to meet those requirements, in the field of scientific research, analysis, testing; laboratory testing, inspection and research on agriculture, livestock breeding and fisheries

75.

PHOTOx

      
Application Number 200344800
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-10-30
Registration Date 2021-08-04
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

(1) Educational services, namely, conducting seminars, workshops, conferences and classes in the field of lighting, lighting products, and lighting technology.

76.

PHOTOx SUMMIT

      
Application Number 199956100
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-10-30
Registration Date 2021-07-07
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

(1) Educational services, namely, conducting seminars, workshops, conferences and classes in the field of lighting, lighting products, and lighting technology.

77.

Systems and methods for lighting fixtures

      
Application Number 16433042
Grant Number 10914462
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-06
First Publication Date 2019-10-17
Grant Date 2021-02-09
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Duong, Dung

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for lighting fixtures. More particularly, embodiments disclose lighting fixtures utilizing metal core PCB (MCPCB) for thermal, mechanical, and/or optical controls.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H05K 1/05 - Insulated metal substrate
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
  • F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
  • F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
  • F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
  • F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21V 7/05 - Optical design plane
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings
  • H05K 3/44 - Manufacturing insulated metal core circuits
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • F21V 15/015 - Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devicesEnd coverings
  • F21V 17/10 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
  • H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
  • F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements

78.

Lamp

      
Application Number 29665620
Grant Number D0863656
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-05
First Publication Date 2019-10-15
Grant Date 2019-10-15
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Klase, Nicholas
  • Johnson, Randall

79.

Light bar

      
Application Number 29665631
Grant Number D0858808
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-05
First Publication Date 2019-09-03
Grant Date 2019-09-03
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Klase, Nicholas
  • Johnson, Randall

80.

CONTROLLED AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AGRICULTURE

      
Document Number 03091297
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-02-14
Open to Public Date 2019-08-29
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bongartz, Timo
  • Olschowski, Sebastian
  • Haas, Norbert
  • Angenendt, Guido
  • Burza, Marek
  • Magg, Norbert

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the control of an agricultural system, for example, control of a growth area (350) having a plurality of growth locations (404) for growing a plants, wherein a distance between the growth locations (404) is adjustable. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to a method for agriculture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • A01G 9/029 - Receptacles for seedlings
  • A01G 31/02 - Special apparatus therefor

81.

Systems and methods for coupling a metal core PCB to a heat sink

      
Application Number 16239626
Grant Number 10935227
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-04
First Publication Date 2019-08-01
Grant Date 2021-03-02
Owner Flurence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duong, Dung
  • Johnson, Randall
  • Klase, Nicholas

Abstract

Embodiments may utilize a series of exposed fins, which increase the surface area of the heat sink creating additional air flow. As hotter air rises within the system, cooler is drawn into the heatsink. The fins may be exposed on both sides of the longitudinal axis, allowing cooler air to be drawn towards the longitudinal axis above the heatsink and flow upward. This process may cool the fins. Additionally, the spacing between the fins may have to be wide enough to allow for air to freely enter the heatsink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 29/00 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damageCooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems
  • F21V 7/20 - specially adapted for facilitating cooling, e.g. with fins
  • F21V 29/502 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components
  • F21V 29/76 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical parallel planar fins or blades, e.g. with comb-like cross-section
  • F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
  • F21V 29/75 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with fins or blades having different shapes, thicknesses or spacing
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations
  • H01L 23/367 - Cooling facilitated by shape of device
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
  • A01G 9/20 - Forcing-framesLights
  • H05K 1/05 - Insulated metal substrate
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
  • A01G 9/26 - Electric devices
  • F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
  • F21W 131/40 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21V 29/67 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the use of a forced flow of gas, e.g. air characterised by the arrangement of fans
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders

82.

Systems and methods for a smart module directly embedded on a lighting fixture

      
Application Number 16246803
Grant Number 10495292
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-14
First Publication Date 2019-07-11
Grant Date 2019-12-03
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duong, Dung
  • Johnson, Randy
  • Klase, Nick

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for lighting fixtures. More particularly, embodiments disclose directly embedded a smart module with a lighting fixture utilizing metal core PCB (MCPCB).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
  • H05B 37/02 - Controlling
  • H05K 1/05 - Insulated metal substrate
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
  • F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
  • F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
  • F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
  • F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
  • F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21V 7/05 - Optical design plane
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings
  • H05K 3/44 - Manufacturing insulated metal core circuits
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • F21V 15/015 - Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devicesEnd coverings
  • F21V 17/10 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements

83.

Systems and methods for lighting fixtures

      
Application Number 16239668
Grant Number 10605444
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-04
First Publication Date 2019-07-04
Grant Date 2020-03-31
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duong, Dung
  • Johnson, Randy
  • Klase, Nick

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for lighting fixtures. More particularly, embodiments disclose lighting fixtures utilizing metal core PCB (MCPCB) for optical controls.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21S 4/00 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources
  • F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
  • H05K 1/05 - Insulated metal substrate
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
  • F21K 9/90 - Methods of manufacture
  • F21V 29/74 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades
  • F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
  • F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
  • F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
  • F21K 9/232 - Retrofit light sources for lighting devices with a single fitting for each light source, e.g. for substitution of incandescent lamps with bayonet or threaded fittings specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21V 7/05 - Optical design plane
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
  • H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings
  • H05K 3/44 - Manufacturing insulated metal core circuits
  • F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
  • F21V 15/015 - Devices for covering joints between adjacent lighting devicesEnd coverings
  • F21V 17/10 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21V 23/02 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being transformers or impedances
  • H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
  • H05B 37/02 - Controlling
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21Y 105/16 - Planar light sources comprising a two-dimensional array of point-like light-generating elements characterised by the overall shape of the two-dimensional array square or rectangular, e.g. for light panels
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements

84.

VYNE

      
Serial Number 88486836
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-06-24
Registration Date 2020-09-08
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 11 - Environmental control apparatus

Goods & Services

Luminaires, using solid state light engines or light emitting diodes (LEDs), as a light source, for horticultural lighting

85.

Systems and methods for voltage interfaces between legacy control systems and light sources

      
Application Number 16208690
Grant Number 10638565
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-04
First Publication Date 2019-06-13
Grant Date 2020-04-28
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Morgenstern, Paul

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for voltage interfaces between legacy control systems and light sources. An example voltage interface may include a control loop including a first op-amp, an output loop including a second op-amp, and an optical isolator configured to electrically isolate the control loop from the output loop, the optical isolator being configured to receive an input signal from the control loop and transmit an output signal to the output loop.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 33/00 - Electroluminescent light sources
  • H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth

86.

Light mounting systems and methods

      
Application Number 16253442
Grant Number 10485187
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-22
First Publication Date 2019-05-23
Grant Date 2019-11-26
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Klase, Nicholas
  • Johnson, Randall

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods associated with light mounting systems. Embodiments may include lighting shelves that are configured to be mounted to a fixed structure, such as to a wall or supports within a room via a cantilever design that is mounted to strut channels. The lighting shelves may be anchored at only a single end to the strut channels, and the lighting shelves may protrude away from the strut channels. The lighting shelves may have a sufficient width and length to cover an entire region of interest below the lighting shelves, which may enable to lighting shelves to uniformly distribute light to plants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
  • F21V 19/02 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders with provision for adjustment, e.g. for focusing
  • A47B 81/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units specially adapted for other particular purposes, e.g. for storing guns or skis
  • A47B 57/48 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions with means for adjusting the height of detachable shelf supports consisting of tongues, pins or similar projecting means coacting with openings
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • A01G 9/20 - Forcing-framesLights
  • B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor
  • B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
  • F21V 21/14 - Adjustable mountings
  • A01G 9/14 - Greenhouses
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21V 14/02 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of light sources
  • F21W 131/301 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for furniture

87.

FLUENCE

      
Serial Number 88414645
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-05-03
Owner
  • FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. ()
  • FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services

Goods & Services

LED lighting controls and sensors, namely, for scheduling, dimming, daylighting, occupancy sensing, commissioning, diagnostic and data reporting LED luminaires; lighting apparatus, namely, lighting installations; lighting fixtures; lighting tracks; lighting tubes; cooling units for industrial purposes, namely, heat sinks for lighting; electric lighting fixtures; electric track lighting units; LED (light emitting diode) lighting fixtures; LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor lighting applications; LED lighting systems, namely, LED modules, power supplies, and wiring; luminaires, using solid state light engines or light emitting diodes (LED) as a light source, for horticultural lighting Agricultural research; engineering; engineering services, namely, engineering for the horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; industrial design; industrial design services; industrial research in the field of horticulture; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; agricultural testing for lighting, heating, and cooling systems; civil engineering relating to agriculture and horticulture; conducting feasibility studies in the field of environmental engineering; consulting in the field of auxiliary design for horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, namely, lighting, cooling, and heating systems; design, development, and consulting services related thereto in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, specifically lighting, cooling, and heating systems; development and establishment of testing specifications and procedures for the horticulture industry; geoenvironmental engineering; research and development of advanced learning technologies and teaching methods; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural fertilization; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural irrigation; scientific research relating to the impact of consumer and industrial products on environmental preservation; technical consulting in the field of environmental engineering; testing, inspection or research on agriculture, livestock breeding or fisheries Consulting in the field of horticulture relating to biochemistry, photobiology, plant cultivation and processing, including phases of breeding, growing, harvesting and post-harvesting

88.

FLUENCE

      
Serial Number 88414720
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-05-03
Owner
  • FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. ()
  • FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services

Goods & Services

LED lighting controls and sensors, namely, for scheduling, dimming, daylighting, occupancy sensing, commissioning, diagnostic and data reporting LED luminaires; lighting apparatus, namely, lighting installations; lighting fixtures; lighting tracks; lighting tubes; cooling units for industrial purposes, namely, heat sinks for lighting; electric lighting fixtures; electric track lighting units; LED (light emitting diode) lighting fixtures; LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor lighting applications; LED lighting systems, namely, LED modules, power supplies, and wiring; luminaires, using solid state light engines or light emitting diodes (LED) as a light source, for horticultural lighting Agricultural research; engineering; engineering services, namely, engineering for the horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; industrial design; industrial design services; industrial research in the field of horticulture; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; agricultural testing for lighting, heating, and cooling systems; civil engineering relating to agriculture and horticulture; conducting feasibility studies in the field of environmental engineering; consulting in the field of auxiliary design for horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, namely, lighting, cooling, and heating systems; design, development, and consulting services related thereto in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, specifically lighting, cooling, and heating systems; development and establishment of testing specifications and procedures for the horticulture industry; geoenvironmental engineering; research and development of advanced learning technologies and teaching methods; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural fertilization; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural irrigation; scientific research relating to the impact of consumer and industrial products on environmental preservation; technical consulting in the field of environmental engineering; testing, inspection or research on agriculture, livestock breeding or fisheries Consulting in the field of horticulture relating to biochemistry, photobiology, plant cultivation and processing, including phases of breeding, growing, harvesting and post-harvesting

89.

F

      
Serial Number 88414829
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-05-03
Registration Date 2020-11-17
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services

Goods & Services

LED lighting controls and sensors, namely, for scheduling, dimming, daylighting, occupancy sensing, commissioning, diagnostic and data reporting LED luminaires; lighting apparatus, namely, lighting installations; lighting fixtures; lighting tracks; lighting tubes; cooling units for industrial purposes, namely, heat sinks for lighting; electric lighting fixtures; electric track lighting units; LED (light emitting diode) lighting fixtures; LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor lighting applications; LED lighting systems, namely, LED modules, power supplies, and wiring; luminaires, using solid state light engines or light emitting diodes (LED) as a light source, for horticultural lighting Agricultural research; engineering; engineering services, namely, engineering for the horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; industrial design; industrial design services; industrial research in the field of horticulture; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; agricultural testing for lighting, heating, and cooling systems; civil engineering relating to agriculture and horticulture; computer hardware and software design; computer network design and computer software design for the horticulture industry; conducting feasibility studies in the field of environmental engineering; consulting in the field of auxiliary design for horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, namely, lighting, cooling, and heating systems; design and development of computer hardware and software; design, development, and consulting services related thereto in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, specifically lighting, cooling, and heating systems; development and establishment of testing specifications and procedures for the horticulture industry; geoenvironmental engineering; research and development of advanced learning technologies and teaching methods; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural fertilization; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural irrigation; scientific research relating to the impact of consumer and industrial products on environmental preservation; technical consulting in the field of environmental engineering; technology specification, namely, analyzing technology requirements and developing recommendations for the computer software and systems and other technology needed to meet those requirements, in the field of scientific research, analysis, testing; testing, inspection or research on agriculture, livestock breeding or fisheries Consulting in the field of horticulture relating to biochemistry, photobiology, plant cultivation and processing, including phases of breeding, growing, harvesting and post-harvesting

90.

F

      
Serial Number 88414943
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-05-03
Registration Date 2020-11-17
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services

Goods & Services

LED lighting controls and sensors, namely, for scheduling, dimming, daylighting, occupancy sensing, commissioning, diagnostic and data reporting LED luminaires; lighting apparatus, namely, lighting installations; lighting fixtures; lighting tracks; lighting tubes; cooling units for industrial purposes, namely, heat sinks for lighting; electric lighting fixtures; electric track lighting units; LED (light emitting diode) lighting fixtures; LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor lighting applications; LED lighting systems, namely, LED modules, power supplies, and wiring; luminaires, using solid state light engines or light emitting diodes (LED) as a light source, for horticultural lighting Agricultural research; engineering; engineering services, namely, engineering for the horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; industrial design; industrial design services; industrial research in the field of horticulture; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; agricultural testing for lighting, heating, and cooling systems; civil engineering relating to agriculture and horticulture; computer hardware and software design; computer network design and computer software design for the horticulture industry; conducting feasibility studies in the field of environmental engineering; consulting in the field of auxiliary design for horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, namely, lighting, cooling, and heating systems; design and development of computer hardware and software; design, development, and consulting services related thereto in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, specifically lighting, cooling, and heating systems; development and establishment of testing specifications and procedures for the horticulture industry; geoenvironmental engineering; research and development of advanced learning technologies and teaching methods; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural fertilization; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural irrigation; scientific research relating to the impact of consumer and industrial products on environmental preservation; technical consulting in the field of environmental engineering; technology specification, namely, analyzing technology requirements and developing recommendations for the computer software and systems and other technology needed to meet those requirements, in the field of scientific research, analysis, testing; testing, inspection or research on agriculture, livestock breeding or fisheries Consulting in the field of horticulture relating to biochemistry, photobiology, plant cultivation and processing, including phases of breeding, growing, harvesting and post-harvesting

91.

FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING

      
Serial Number 88415011
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-05-03
Owner
  • FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. ()
  • FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services

Goods & Services

LED lighting controls and sensors, namely, for scheduling, dimming, daylighting, occupancy sensing, commissioning, diagnostic and data reporting LED luminaires; lighting apparatus, namely, lighting installations; lighting fixtures; lighting tracks; lighting tubes; cooling units for industrial purposes, namely, heat sinks for lighting; electric lighting fixtures; electric track lighting units; LED (light emitting diode) lighting fixtures; LED lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor lighting applications; LED lighting systems, namely, LED modules, power supplies, and wiring; luminaires, using solid state light engines or light emitting diodes (LED) as a light source, for horticultural lighting Agricultural research; engineering; engineering services, namely, engineering for the horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; industrial design; industrial design services; industrial research in the field of horticulture; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences; agricultural testing for lighting, heating, and cooling systems; civil engineering relating to agriculture and horticulture; conducting feasibility studies in the field of environmental engineering; consulting in the field of auxiliary design for horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, namely, lighting, cooling, and heating systems; design, development, and consulting services related thereto in the field of horticulture, irrigation, greenhouses, geosciences, food, and agricultural sciences, specifically lighting, cooling, and heating systems; development and establishment of testing specifications and procedures for the horticulture industry; geoenvironmental engineering; research and development of advanced learning technologies and teaching methods; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural fertilization; scientific research consulting in the field of agricultural irrigation; scientific research relating to the impact of consumer and industrial products on environmental preservation; technical consulting in the field of environmental engineering; testing, inspection or research on agriculture, livestock breeding or fisheries Consulting in the field of horticulture relating to biochemistry, photobiology, plant cultivation and processing, including phases of breeding, growing, harvesting and post-processing

92.

Systems and methods for lighting controls and sensors

      
Application Number 16139854
Grant Number 10743379
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-24
First Publication Date 2019-03-28
Grant Date 2020-08-11
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dodson, Larry
  • Johnson, Randy

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for lighting controls and sensors. Embodiments described herein may utilize a user interface and/or embedded systems using radio transceivers to allow a user to set-up and control real-time dimming of light fixtures. Furthermore, using the systems, the user may be able to remotely monitor and set-up 24 hour lighting schedules for a plurality of overlapping light fixtures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
  • H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21K 9/20 - Light sources comprising attachment means
  • H05B 47/10 - Controlling the light source
  • H05B 47/16 - Controlling the light source by timing means
  • H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission

93.

Horticultural light module assembly

      
Application Number 15711126
Grant Number 10314243
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-21
First Publication Date 2019-03-21
Grant Date 2019-06-11
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor Speer, Richard

Abstract

Techniques and architecture are disclosed for horticultural lighting systems and devices, such as a light module assembly. The assembly includes a housing with a first and second light module attached thereto. The first and second light modules include a mounting block to be received in the housing. The mounting block includes a plurality of light sources to generate light to stimulate growth of a plant. The first light module includes a first removable lens to focus light from the light sources to a first portion of the plant and in a first direction relative to the plant. The second light module includes an optical conduit attached thereto. The conduit is to focus light from the light sources to a second portion of the plant and in a second direction different from the first direction. The assembly transmits light to an upper portion and a lower portion of the plant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
  • F21V 7/04 - Optical design
  • F21V 7/22 - Reflectors for light sources characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings, e.g. dichroic reflectors
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • F21V 17/00 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
  • F21V 29/77 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks with fins or blades with essentially identical diverging planar fins or blades, e.g. with fan-like or star-like cross-section
  • H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources

94.

PHOTOX SUMMIT

      
Serial Number 88341560
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-03-15
Registration Date 2019-10-01
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Educational services, namely, conducting seminars, workshops, conferences and classes in the field of lighting, lighting products, and lighting technology

95.

PHOTOX

      
Serial Number 88341439
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-03-15
Registration Date 2019-10-01
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. ()
NICE Classes  ? 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Educational services, namely, conducting seminars, workshops, conferences and classes in the field of lighting, lighting products, and lighting technology

96.

Systems and methods for a voltage snubber circuit utilized with light fixtures

      
Application Number 15691805
Grant Number 10244602
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-31
First Publication Date 2019-02-07
Grant Date 2019-03-26
Owner Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Morganstern, Paul
  • Johnson, Randall

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for a voltage snubber circuit utilizing with light fixtures. More particularly, embodiments disclose a voltage snubber that is configured to prevent higher voltages being applied to a light emitting diode (LED) string.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
  • H02H 9/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection

97.

IRRADIANCE-CONTROLLED FIXTURE FOR HORTICULTURAL APPLICATIONS

      
Document Number 03070084
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-12
Open to Public Date 2019-01-31
Grant Date 2022-10-04
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Speer, Richard
  • Selverian, John
  • Sarkisian, Alan
  • Pereyra, Rodrigo M.
  • Hamby, David

Abstract

Various implementations disclosed herein includes a method for operating lighting fixtures in horticultural applications. The method may include receiving a user input of a desired irradiance for a first color channel of one or more lighting fixtures that irradiates a plant bed, in which each of the one or more lighting fixtures comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED) array, determining, for each of the one or more lighting fixtures, a PWM setting of the first color channel such that each of the one or more lighting fixtures irradiate the plant bed at the desired irradiance based on calibration data stored in each of the one or more lighting fixtures, and applying, to each of the one or more lighting fixtures, the determined PWM setting of the first color channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01J 1/08 - Arrangements of light sources specially adapted for photometry
  • G01J 1/32 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter by comparison with reference light or electric value intensity of the measured or reference value being varied to equalise their effects at the detector, e.g. by varying incidence angle using variation of intensity or distance of source using electric radiation detectors adapted for automatic variation of the measured or reference value

98.

Irradiance-controlled fixture for horticultural applications

      
Application Number 15657647
Grant Number 10455779
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-24
First Publication Date 2019-01-24
Grant Date 2019-10-29
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hamby, David
  • Speer, Richard
  • Selverian, John
  • Sarkisian, Alan
  • Pereyra, Rodrigo

Abstract

Various implementations disclosed herein includes a method for operating lighting fixtures in horticultural applications. The method may include receiving a user input of a desired irradiance for a first color channel of one or more lighting fixtures that irradiates a plant bed, in which each of the one or more lighting fixtures comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED) array, determining, for each of the one or more lighting fixtures, a PWM setting of the first color channel such that each of the one or more lighting fixtures irradiate the plant bed at the desired irradiance based on calibration data stored in each of the one or more lighting fixtures, and applying, to each of the one or more lighting fixtures, the determined PWM setting of the first color channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 22/00 - Cultivation of specific crops or plants not otherwise provided for
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
  • A01G 9/26 - Electric devices
  • H05B 37/02 - Controlling
  • G01J 1/08 - Arrangements of light sources specially adapted for photometry
  • G01J 1/32 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter by comparison with reference light or electric value intensity of the measured or reference value being varied to equalise their effects at the detector, e.g. by varying incidence angle using variation of intensity or distance of source using electric radiation detectors adapted for automatic variation of the measured or reference value

99.

UV downlight with intelligent irradiance control

      
Application Number 15657340
Grant Number 10588993
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-07-24
First Publication Date 2019-01-24
Grant Date 2020-03-17
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor Quilici, Michael A.

Abstract

A luminaire for disinfecting a target surface includes a disinfecting light source, a non-disinfecting light source, a beam angle adjustor, a motion sensor, and a distance sensor. The radiance of the disinfecting light is calculated based on detected distance to a target surface and beam angle, and may be selected to achieve a predetermined irradiance of the target surface. If no motion is detected by the motion sensor then the disinfecting light source is set to ON and the non-disinfecting light source is set to OFF. If motion is detected and a beam intercept is not detected by the distance sensor then the disinfecting light source is set to DIM and the non-disinfecting light source is set to ON. If motion is detected and a beam intercept is detected then the disinfecting light source is set to OFF and the non-disinfecting light source is set to ON.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
  • H05B 33/08 - Circuit arrangements for operating electroluminescent light sources
  • F21V 14/06 - Controlling the distribution of the light emitted by adjustment of elements by movement of refractors
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21V 21/30 - Pivoted housings or frames
  • G01B 11/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures
  • A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • A61L 2/08 - Radiation
  • H05B 37/02 - Controlling
  • F21Y 115/00 - Light-generating elements of semiconductor light sources

100.

Lighting installation and corresponding method

      
Application Number 16008134
Grant Number 11337382
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-14
First Publication Date 2018-12-20
Grant Date 2022-05-24
Owner FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING, INC. (USA)
Inventor Frison, Renato

Abstract

An installation such as, for example, a box or cabinet for horticultural applications includes a lighting space between a lighted plane and a lighting plane parallel to the lighted plane, with side walls that are at least partly light-reflective. The illuminated plane may be defined by the upper surface of a plant culture medium. A set of light radiation sources, e.g. LEDs, arranged centrally relative to the lighting plane projects light radiation towards the lighted plane in the direction of a radiation emission axis. The set of light radiation sources emits light radiation with a distribution of illuminance projected towards the lighted plane, wherein the lighted plane is non-uniform and gradually decreases as a function of the angle relative to the aforesaid radiation emission axis, wherein the reflection of the radiation on the side walls facilitates uniform illuminance at the lighted plane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 9/24 - Devices for heating, ventilating, regulating temperature, or watering, in greenhouses, forcing-frames, or the like
  • A01G 7/04 - Electric or magnetic treatment of plants for promoting growth
  • A01G 9/20 - Forcing-framesLights
  • F21V 13/04 - Combinations of only two kinds of elements the elements being reflectors and refractors
  • F21V 5/00 - Refractors for light sources
  • F21V 5/04 - Refractors for light sources of lens shape
  • F21V 5/08 - Refractors for light sources producing an asymmetric light distribution
  • F21V 7/05 - Optical design plane
  • F21Y 113/13 - Combination of light sources of different colours comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
  • F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
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