IP Library Granted Patent US 10,003,165
Granted Patent B1
US 10,003,165 · App. 15/434,166 · Granted Jun 19, 2018

Photo-electric receptacle luminaire integration point

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Patent No.
US 10,003,165
App. No.
15/434,166
Granted
Jun 19, 2018
Kind
B1
Abstract

Provided is a receptacle for installation within a lighting fixture. The receptacle includes a platform (i) for exposure external to the lighting fixture and (ii) providing connectivity for coupling to an external control device and a base operationally coupled to the platform and including a first set of one or more nodes configured for coupling to a first set of wires.

Claims (17)

1. A receptacle for installation within a lighting fixture, the receptacle configured for coupling to a photo electric controller and comprising:

a platform (i) for exposure external to the lighting fixture and (ii) configured to provide connectivity to a photo electric controller; and

a base operationally coupled to the platform and including an upper portion of the base, a lower portion of the base, and a joint for rotatably connecting the upper portion to the lower portion,

wherein the platform can be twisted while the lower portion of the base remains stationary.

2. The receptacle of claim 1 , wherein a terminal board is coupled to the base via at least one from the group including a flexible cable and direct connection.

3. The receptacle of claim 1 , wherein the lighting fixture is configured for outdoor operation.

4. The receptacle of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is a photo electric (PE) connection device.

5. The receptacle of claim 1 , wherein the lighting fixture is an LED luminaire.

6. The receptacle of claim 1 , further comprising an AC to DC power supply configured to provide power to accessories.

7. A photo electric (PE) receptacle for installation within an outdoor light emitting diode luminaire, comprising:

a platform (i) for exposure external to the lighting fixture and (ii) configured to provide connectivity to an external control device; and

a base operationally coupled to the platform and including an upper portion of the base, a lower portion of the base, and a break or joint for rotatably connecting the upper portion to the lower portion,

wherein the platform can be twisted while the lower portion of the base remains stationary.

8. The receptacle of claim 7 , further comprising a terminal board.

9. The receptacle of claim 8 , wherein the terminal board is coupled to the base via at least one from the group including a flexible cable and direct connection.

10. The receptacle of claim 7 , wherein the receptacle is a photo electric (PE) connection device.

11. The receptacle of claim 7 , further comprising an AC to DC power supply configured to provide power to accessories.

Assignments (6)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE PATENT NUMBER PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 059034 FRAME: 0469. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY INTEREST. Recorded Jan 25, 2024
From: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.; LITECONTROL CORPORATION; CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC; DAINTREE NETWORKS INC.; FORUM, INC.
To: ATLANTIC PARK STRATEGIC CAPITAL FUND, L.P., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 066372/0590 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE PATENT NUMBER 10841994 TO PATENT NUMBER 11570872 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 058982 FRAME 0844. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT. Recorded Jan 19, 2024
From: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.; LITECONTROL CORPORATION; CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC; DAINTREE NETWORKS INC.; FORUM, INC.
To: ALLY BANK, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 066355/0455 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 11, 2022
From: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.; LITECONTROL CORPORATION; CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC; DAINTREE NETWORKS INC.; FORUM, INC.
To: ATLANTIC PARK STRATEGIC CAPITAL FUND, L.P., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 059034/0469 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 2, 2022
From: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.; LITECONTROL CORPORATION; CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC; DAINTREE NEETWORKS INC.; FORUM, INC.
To: ALLY BANK, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 058982/0844 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Apr 9, 2019
From: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
To: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 048830/0564 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 16, 2017
From: JOHNSON, DAVID MARK; MRAKOVICH, MATTHEW S.
To: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 041271/0001 →