John David Gunter

US Patent:

7131226, Nov 7, 2006

Filed:

Jul 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/903380

Inventors:

James Earl Gray - Richardson TX, US
John Bartholomew Gunter - Flower Mound TX, US

Assignee:

Luminator Holding, L.P. - Plano TX

International Classification:

G09F 3/04

US Classification:

40452, 40591, 345 59, 34081545, 34081553, 361714

Abstract:

Disclosed is a display device, elongate mount, and display module for displaying alphanumeric information to passengers of a mass transit vehicle. The display modules are mounted along a single edge to a elongate mount. The elongate mount includes at least one end cap which is made of a vibration dampening material. The louver of the display device includes a substantially continuous pressure member in order to place substantially continuous elongate contact to an area of an LED board that houses at least one heating element. The at least one heating element is covered by a thermally conductive foam that transmits heat from the elements to a heat sink of the display module.

US Patent:

7148632, Dec 12, 2006

Filed:

Jan 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/345060

Inventors:

George Berman - Plano TX, US
Jerry Haden Graves - Valley View TX, US
John Bartholomew Gunter - Flower Mound TX, US

Assignee:

Luminator Holding, L.P. - Plano TX

International Classification:

H05B 37/00
F21S 4/00

US Classification:

315189, 362800

Abstract:

A lighting device that can generate light of variable color and intensity under processor control. Multiple lighting devices of a modular design can be incorporated into a lighting system to illuminate larger areas. A lighting module includes three groups of LEDs each of which generates light of a different color whose intensity can be controlled. A lighting system can be formed by coupling multiple lighting devices to a central controller comprising an operator interface panel and an interface to an external computer. The external computer can be provided with programming tools that allow the creation of lighting programs for controlling the operation of the lighting system. A user can select programs or modify the operation of the lighting system from the operator interface panel provided at the central controller or from the external computer. Procedures are provided for calibrating the color and power output of each lighting device.

US Patent:

7191506, Mar 20, 2007

Filed:

Jul 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/903428

Inventors:

James Earl Gray - Richardson TX, US
John Bartholomew Gunter - Flower Mound TX, US

Assignee:

Luminator Holding LLP - Plano TX

International Classification:

B23P 11/00
G09F 3/04

US Classification:

295251, 452452, 452591

Abstract:

Disclosed is a display device, elongate mount, and display module for displaying alphanumeric information to passengers of a mass transit vehicle. The display modules are mounted along a single edge to a elongate mount. The elongate mount includes at least one end cap which is made of a vibration dampening material. The louver of the display device includes a substantially continuous pressure member in order to place substantially continuous elongate contact to an area of an LED board that houses at least one heating element. The at least one heating element is covered by a thermally conductive foam that transmits heat from the elements to a heat sink of the display module.

US Patent:

7231734, Jun 19, 2007

Filed:

Mar 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/385820

Inventors:

James Earl Gray - Richardson TX, US
John Bartholomew Gunter - Flower Mound TX, US

Assignee:

Luminator Holding, L.P. - Plano TX

International Classification:

G09F 3/04

US Classification:

40452, 40591

Abstract:

Disclosed is a display device, elongate mount, and display module for displaying alphanumeric information to passengers of a mass transit vehicle. The display modules are mounted along a single edge to a elongate mount. The elongate mount includes at least one end cap which is made of a vibration dampening material. The louver of the display device includes a substantially continuous pressure member in order to place substantially continuous elongate contact to an area of an LED board that houses at least one heating element. The at least one heating element is covered by a thermally conductive foam that transmits heat from the elements to a heat sink of the display module.

US Patent:

8262253, Sep 11, 2012

Filed:

May 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/596083

Inventors:

Vadim Zlotnikov - Dallas TX, US
William Elliott - Grand Prairie TX, US
Kent Solberg - Murphy TX, US
Larry T. Taylor - Blue Ridge TX, US
Louis Pollaehn - Princeton TX, US
Valeriy K. Berger - Plano TX, US
Dan Kelleher - Plano TX, US
Marty Masias - Tom Bean TX, US
John B. Gunter - Flower Mound TX, US
George Berman - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

Luminator Holding LP - Plano TX

International Classification:

F21V 5/00

US Classification:

362245, 362247, 36224902, 36229601, 36231102, 362341

Abstract:

A lighting system including a light-emitting diode cradle securing at least one light-emitting diode and a modular unit comprising an arcuate portion, the arcuate portion comprising at least one diffusive reflective surface adapted to receive and reflect light from the at least one light-emitting diode. The lighting system further includes a diffusive transmissive element adapted to receive light reflected by the diffusive reflective surface and provide diffused light to an area requiring illumination.

US Patent:

20110241568, Oct 6, 2011

Filed:

Sep 24, 2009

Appl. No.:

13/119786

Inventors:

Vadim Zlotnikov - Dallas TX, US
John B. Gunter - Flower Mound TX, US
Jim Coker - Allen TX, US
George Berman - Plano TX, US
Valeriy K. Berger - Plano TX, US

International Classification:

H05B 37/02

US Classification:

315297, 315309

Abstract:

Systems and methods for maintaining the illumination intensity of one or more LEDs above a minimal intensity level. The systems and methods may include: () a current regulator for regulating the current in a circuit; () a voltage source for applying current to a circuit; () an LED with a minimal intensity level that correlates to a set-point temperature; and () a thermal sensor that is in proximity to the LED and adapted to sense a temperature proximal to the LED. The thermal sensor may transmit a signal to the current regulator if the sensed temperature exceeds the set-point temperature. Thereafter, the current regulator may take steps to regulate the current in order to maintain the LED illumination intensity above the minimal intensity level.

US Patent:

20110260060, Oct 27, 2011

Filed:

Feb 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/025104

Inventors:

John B. Gunter - Flower Mound TX, US
Kenneth W. Walling - Wylie TX, US
Joseph Crenshaw - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

H01L 27/14
H01L 31/00

US Classification:

250332, 250334

Abstract:

A searchlight includes a canopy, a thermal-imaging camera, and an infrared (IR) light source. The thermal-imaging camera is mounted within the canopy so that the thermal-imaging camera is operable to move in conjunction with the canopy. The IR light source disposed along a periphery of the canopy.

US Patent:

20120307494, Dec 6, 2012

Filed:

Aug 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/584506

Inventors:

Vadim Zlotnikov - Dallas TX, US
William Elliott - Grand Prairie TX, US
Kent Solberg - Murphy TX, US
Larry T. Taylor - Blue Ridge TX, US
Louis Pollaehn - Princeton TX, US
Valeriy K. Berger - Plano TX, US
Dan Kelleher - Plano TX, US
Marty Masias - Tom Bean TX, US
John B. Gunter - Flower Mound TX, US
George Berman - Plano TX, US

International Classification:

F21V 13/02

US Classification:

362235

Abstract:

A lighting system including a light-emitting diode cradle securing at least one light-emitting diode and a modular unit comprising an arcuate portion, the arcuate portion comprising at least one diffusive reflective surface adapted to receive and reflect light from the at least one light-emitting diode. The lighting system further includes a diffusive transmissive element adapted to receive light reflected by the diffusive reflective surface and provide diffused light to an area requiring illumination.