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Chicago, IL, United States of America

Focal Point, LLC

USPTO Granted Patents = 103

% Expired Patents = 10.7

Trademarks = 32

Forward Citations = 1,592

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59 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Casey Chung (41 out of 41 patents)

Ken Czech (32 out of 33 patents)

Michael T Thornton (29 out of 29 patents)

4. Burkhard Schlee (23 out of 23 patents)

5. Stephan Apetauer (23 out of 23 patents)

6. Thomas Moeker (23 out of 23 patents)

7. Krutin S Desai (16 out of 16 patents)

8. Peter F Thornton, Jr (15 out of 15 patents)

9. Michael David SanFacon (13 out of 13 patents)

10. Edwin Vice, Jr (12 out of 12 patents)

11. Graeme Watt (12 out of 15 patents)

12. Graeme Robert Alexander Watt (11 out of 11 patents)

13. Stephen Krotseng (7 out of 7 patents)

14. David E Doubek (6 out of 12 patents)

15. Christopher J Ferguson (6 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Luminaire

Lighting Fixture

Modular Fixture

Acoustic Baffle

LED Module

Optical Waveguide

Recessed Lighting

Adjustable Downlight

Illuminated Feature

Diffuser

Connection System

Nested Components

103 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D1117900 - Multi-purpose luminaire (2026-03-10),

2. 12525214 - Pendant fixture with modular acoustic baffle vanes (2026-01-13),

3. 11887572 - Modular fixture with integrated acoustic sound absorbing housing (2024-01-30),

4. 11845123 - Systems and processes for manufacturing nested components (2023-12-19),

5. 11725786 - Lighting fixture with illuminated end caps (2023-08-15),

6. D967511 - Light fixture with flush lens (2022-10-18),

7. D967510 - Light fixture with recessed lens (2022-10-18),

8. D967509 - Light fixture with extended lens (2022-10-18),

9. D967508 - Light fixture with flush lens (2022-10-18),

10. 11380296 - Modular fixture with integrated acoustic sound absorbing housing (2022-07-05),

11. 11313543 - Screw ramp joiner bracket and system for adjoining light fixture sections (2022-04-26),

12. 11211040 - Modular fixture with integrated acoustic sound absorbing housing (2021-12-28),

13. 11045858 - Processes and systems for manufacturing nested components (2021-06-29),

14. 10801709 - Interlocking joiner bracket and system for adjoining light fixture sections (2020-10-13),

15. 10754076 - Optical waveguide assembly for light fixtures (2020-08-25),

Company Overview

Focal Point, LLC, based in Chicago, IL, specializes in innovative lighting technology, focusing on the design and manufacture of advanced luminaires and lighting fixtures. The company is recognized for its modular fixtures and acoustic baffles, which enhance both aesthetics and functionality in various environments. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Focal Point integrates LED modules and optical waveguides into its products, offering solutions that cater to diverse lighting needs, including recessed and adjustable downlighting.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

103 Patents

#62 in Chicago, IL

#213 in Illinois

#3,694 in US

#7,590 in the World

Chicago, IL, United States of America

Focal Point, LLC

Forward Citations = 1,592

59 inventors:

Casey Chung (41 out of 41 patents)

Ken Czech (32 out of 33 patents)

Michael T Thornton (29 out of 29 patents)

4. Burkhard Schlee (23 out of 23 patents)

5. Stephan Apetauer (23 out of 23 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Focal Point, LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/focal-point

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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