TROY, Mich., Feb. 3, 2014 — /PRNewswire/ — TOGGLED, developer and producer of next-generation solid-state lighting technology, reported today that in 2013 it was awarded 16 new LED lighting patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and 5 new LED lighting patents by international patent offices. With a total of 47 patents issued and more than 40 patents pending, the company continues to invest heavily in research and development, design, engineering, and manufacturing automation. These investments have globally positioned TOGGLED as an intellectual property leader and competitive producer of commercial-grade LED lighting solutions.
“We are very excited to continue expanding the depth and breadth of our patent portfolio with technologies important to TOGGLED, our licensees, and the lighting market,” said Dave Simon, president of TOGGLED. “Businesses and consumers can look forward to many years of continued progress in what their lighting systems can deliver in terms of energy efficiency, controllability, cost effectiveness, and quality of light.”
U.S. Patent numbers and titles issued to TOGGLED in 2013:
8,360,599 Electric Shock Resistant LED Based Light
8,362,710 Direct AC-to-DC Converter for Passive Component Minimization and Universal Operation of LED Arrays
8,382,327 Light Tube and Power Supply Circuit
8,421,366 Illumination Device Including LEDS and a Switching Power Control System
8,444,292 End Cap Substitute for LED-Based Tube Replacement Light
8,454,193 Independent Modules for LED Fluorescent Light Tube Replacement
8,482,212 Light Sources Incorporating Light Emitting Diodes
8,523,394 Mechanisms for Reducing Risk of Shock During Installation of LED Light Tube
8,540,401 LED Bulb with Internal Heat Dissipating Structures
8,541,958 LED Light with Thermoelectric Generator
D691750 LED Light Tube
8,556,452 LED Lens
8,571,716 Integration of LED Lighting with Building Controls
D692597 LED Light Tube
8,573,813 LED-Based Light with Supported Heat Sink
8,596,813 Circuit Board Mount for LED Light Tube
International Patent numbers and titles issued to TOGGLED in 2013:
GB 2472345 Electric Shock Resistant LED Based Light
GB 2474158 Fluorescent Tube Replacement having Longitudinally Oriented LEDs
CHN ZL200880120176.3 Light Distribution using a Light Emitting Diode Assembly
CHN ZL201230294927.2 LED Light Tube
JP 5396401 Light Distribution Using a Light Emitting Diode Assembly
In addition to advancing TOGGLED’s own commercial LED lighting solutions, the company has developed an attractive licensing program around its patent portfolio for emerging and established LED lighting companies. The program allows LED lighting companies to leverage TOGGLED’s intellectual property to develop, market, and sell world class LED lighting products. To learn more about TOGGLED’s licensing program and to become a TOGGLED licensee, please visit www.toggled.com/patents.
About TOGGLED (TOGGLED is the DBA name for ilumisys, Inc.)
TOGGLED is a Michigan manufacturer of LED products for the replacement of fluorescent lighting. With innovations recognized by more than 45 issued patents, TOGGLED has invested in the capital infrastructure to automate the manufacturing of commercial-grade solid-state lighting products. Our US-based factory positions TOGGLED as a global leader in manufacturing efficiency, capable of producing UL Classified, LM79-tested, FCC-compliant products at high volumes with impeccable quality. TOGGLED lighting solutions significantly reduce facility lighting costs, enhance the quality of light in work environments and are locally made and supported ensuring the highest levels of customer service. To learn more, please visit www.toggled.com
About Altair
Altair is focused on the development and broad application of simulation technology to synthesize and optimize designs, processes and decisions for improved business performance. Privately held with more than 2,000 employees, Altair is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA and operates more than 40 offices throughout 20 countries. Today, Altair serves more than 5,000 corporate clients across broad industry segments.