Heinz Ito Phones & Addresses
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11 Caitlin Ln, Topsfield, MA 01983 (978) 887-3182
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78 Washington St, Topsfield, MA 01983
Publications
Us Patents
End Of Life Indicator For Lamps
View pageUS Patent:
8310161, Nov 13, 2012
Filed:
Aug 27, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/870066
Inventors:
Heinz W. Ito - Topsfield MA, US
Dan Bodocan - Drummondville, CA
Shaun P. Montana - Medway MA, US
Dan Bodocan - Drummondville, CA
Shaun P. Montana - Medway MA, US
Assignee:
OSRAM SYLVANIA Inc. - Danvers MA
International Classification:
H01J 1/60
H01J 7/42
H05B 37/04
H01J 7/42
H05B 37/04
US Classification:
315129, 315120, 315131, 315132, 315133
Abstract:
End-of-life indicators for lamps, and methods for indicating the end-of-life for lamps, are provided. A solid state light source end-of-life indicator is located on the exterior of a housing of a lamp, and includes at least one light emitting diode. The solid state light source end-of-life indicator emits light at the end of the life of the lamp. The solid state light source end-of-life indicator may emit light upon receiving an end-of-life signal from an end-of-life detection circuit, which detects when the lamp is at an end of its life.
Base With Integrated Heatsink For Compact Fluorescent Lamps
View pageUS Patent:
7361040, Apr 22, 2008
Filed:
May 17, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/804247
Inventors:
Heinz W. Ito - Topsfield MA, US
Robert Pai - Danvers MA, US
Albert M. Cavallaro - Durham NH, US
James A. Gotay - Lowell MA, US
Robert Pai - Danvers MA, US
Albert M. Cavallaro - Durham NH, US
James A. Gotay - Lowell MA, US
Assignee:
Osram Sylvania Inc. - Danvers MA
International Classification:
H01R 33/02
H01R 33/08
H01R 33/08
US Classification:
439232, 439617
Abstract:
A subassembly () for a lamp base, the subassembly () has an outer () housing having a circumferential wall () and a top () closing one end () of the outer housing (); at least one lamp receiving aperture () in the top (); and an inner housing () contiguous with an entire inside surface () of the outer housing (), the outer housing () being a metallic material and the inner housing () comprising a plastic material.
Lamp Assembly With Led And Fluorescent Lamp
View pageUS Patent:
20100315011, Dec 16, 2010
Filed:
Feb 23, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/745015
Inventors:
John M. George - Peabody MA, US
Heinz W. Ito - Topsfield MA, US
Robert Y. Pai - Ft. Lauderdale FL, US
Heinz W. Ito - Topsfield MA, US
Robert Y. Pai - Ft. Lauderdale FL, US
Assignee:
OSRAM SYLVANIA INC. - Danvers MA
International Classification:
H05B 35/00
US Classification:
315182
Abstract:
A lamp assembly includes a lamp base having power input terminals, a fluorescent lamp connected to the terminals through a manually operated switch that is on an exterior of the lamp base so that when power is supplied to the terminals the fluorescent lamp is selectively powered by manual operation of the switch, and a light emitting diode (LED) inseparably connected to the terminals so that when power is supplied to the terminals the LED is always powered. This arrangement allows the LED to be ON regardless of the operating status of the fluorescent lamp and allows the fluorescent lamp to be turned OFF while the LED remains ON.
Reflector-Type Lamp With Integrated Heat Distribution And Emi Shielding
View pageUS Patent:
20110260638, Oct 27, 2011
Filed:
Apr 26, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/767532
Inventors:
James Gotay - Lowell MA, US
George Mortimer - Park Forest IL, US
Heinz W. Ito - Topsfield MA, US
Kenneth Grossman - Beverly MA, US
George Mortimer - Park Forest IL, US
Heinz W. Ito - Topsfield MA, US
Kenneth Grossman - Beverly MA, US
Assignee:
OSRAM SYLVANIA INC. - Danvers MA
International Classification:
H05B 41/36
H01J 61/52
H01J 61/52
US Classification:
315291, 313 46
Abstract:
Reflector-type lamps and housings with integrated heat distribution and EMI shielding are disclosed. A reflector-type lamp includes a lamp housing having a base portion, a reflector portion, and an integrated heat distribution structure. A light source may be located in a reflector housing region or cavity defined by the reflector portion and integrated electronics may be located in a base housing region or cavity defined by the base portion. In general, the heat distribution structure distributes heat from hot spots in the lamp to exterior locations along the base portion and/or reflector portion. The heat distribution structure may also provide electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding when EMI is generated within the lamp, for example, in the integrated electronics.
Self-Contained Multi-Function Retro-Reflecting Mirror In Lamp Tube
View pageUS Patent:
20120008324, Jan 12, 2012
Filed:
May 26, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/117083
Inventors:
Heinz W. Ito - Topsfield MA, US
Robert Y. Pai - Ft. Lauderdale FL, US
Robert Y. Pai - Ft. Lauderdale FL, US
Assignee:
OSRAM SYLANIA INC. - Danvers MA
International Classification:
H05B 33/02
H01J 9/00
H01J 9/00
US Classification:
362260, 445 26
Abstract:
A fluorescent lamp is provided that has a plurality of electroded tubes and a plurality of non-electroded tubes. The electroded tubes and the non-electroded tubes each have a proximal end and a distal end. Each proximal end is adjacent a base of the fluorescent lamp. A reflecting mirror is positioned in the proximal end of at least one of the non-electroded tubes or the electroded tubes. The reflecting mirror has a surface reflective of at least some frequencies of visible and ultra-violet light generated by the fluorescent lamp. The electroded tubes can also have a reflecting mirror positioned between the electrode and the end of the tube. In the latter case, an opposite surface of the reflecting mirror can include one or more of an end-of-life composition and/or a runner-up amalgam. A method of placing the reflecting mirror within a tube of a tubular fluorescent lamp is also provided.
End-Of-Life Indicator For Lamps
View pageUS Patent:
20130069534, Mar 21, 2013
Filed:
Nov 12, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/674784
Inventors:
Heinz W. Ito - Topsfield MA, US
Dan Bodocan - Drummondville, CA
Shaun P. Montana - Medway MA, US
Dan Bodocan - Drummondville, CA
Shaun P. Montana - Medway MA, US
International Classification:
H05B 37/03
US Classification:
315120, 315136
Abstract:
End-of-life indicators for lamps, and methods for indicating the end-of-life for lamps, are provided. A solid state light source end-of-life indicator is located on the exterior of a housing of a lamp, and includes at least one light emitting diode. The solid state light source end-of-life indicator emits light at the end of the life of the lamp. The solid state light source end-of-life indicator may emit light upon receiving an end-of-life signal from an end-of-life detection circuit, which detects when the lamp is at an end of its life.