Honeywell International Inc.

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Scott R Mangum

Jeffrey M Singer

Nicolo F Machi

Brent D Larson

Matthew Brian Dubin

Paul L Summers

Craig Giffen

Charles A Roudeski

John Lundberg

David Hugo Barnett

Brian Barnhart

Steve M Butsch

Richard R Kemp

Joseph L Ferguson

Scott E Hamilton

Michael T Vangeel

Saed S Mubaslat

Susan L Ljungberg

One or more layers of LEDs shine light into an array of elliptical reflectors. Each elliptical reflector has an LED at one focal point and shares the second focal point with a larger parabolic reflector that collimates the light. A hole in the center of the parabolic reflector receives additional LEDs, with or without collimation optics.

LED spotlight including elliptical and parabolic reflectors

Pilot Director Lights (PDLs) mounted on the exterior of a refueling tanker aircraft utilize visible light emitting diodes (LEDs) and infrared LEDs as light sources to provide visual information to the pilot of an approaching aircraft The PDLs are switchable between a visible mode that uses the visible LEDs and a covert mode that uses the infrared LEDs. The PDLs may include a plurality of light emitting devices arranged in arrays, rows, or other patterns, each light emitting device being configured to illuminate a particular symbol/pattern in one example. Each light emitting device may include a plurality of modular banks of LEDs which are configured to emit light through a clear lens within a particular field of view. The PDL arrays may provide visual feedback regarding the elevational and fore-aft position of the approaching aircraft relative to the boom envelope of the tanker aircraft.

Dual mode pilot director light utilizing visible and infrared light emitting diodes (LEDS)

A system and method for implementing an LED-based luminaire () incorporates one or more color channels (-). The luminaire includes a controller () that uses optical sensing and feedback to control LEDs (A) in each channel to deliver a consistent intensity and/or color output. The optical feedback loop may provide measured intensity and/or color of the luminaire's output to the luminaire controller. The controller may then adjust the current, pulse width modulation (PWM) duty cycle, or both, which are delivered to discrete color channels of the luminaire to obtain the desired intensity and/or color.

LED-based luminaire utilizing optical feedback color and intensity control scheme

A lighting device () includes one or more diode light sources (), which are configured to emit light into the peripheral edges of a light guide (). The light guide () includes a set of diffusing elements () for scattering the emitted light in a plurality of directions out of the front surface of the light guide (). The diffusing elements () are distributed on the light guide () so that the scattered light achieves a particular characteristic, e.g., improved uniformity.

LED based light guide for dual mode aircraft formation lighting

A multi-mode visible and infrared lighthead () for use as a landing light or searchlight. The multi-mode lighthead incorporates a modular design wherein at least one visible light source () and at least one infrared diode () are mounted into the rear sector () of a housing (). Visible or infrared light is emitted out of the front sector () of the housing (). Lenses () are installed onto the front sector () of the housing () and sealed to protect the interior of the lighthead () from the elements. Alternatively, and in combination, an imaging module (), and infrared laser () and/or a fixed-position searchlight with rangefinder and positioning capability is provided in the multi-mode lighthead().

Multi-mode searchlight

A position light () for use on an aircraft. The aircraft position light uses light sources () installed into an alignment fixture () which optionally carries away heat generated by the light sources. Light emitted by the light sources is directed into a first prism (), which distributes and directs the light. A second prism () is used to further shape the pattern of the light. A lens () is installed over the position light () to protect it from the elements.

Aircraft position light

A unique fiber optic light fixture is provided which has a unique right angle design for ease of installation. The light fixture includes a molded housing which is lightweight, durable and compact. The light fixture is particularly attractive for lighting applications where space is at a premium and weight is an important consideration, such as the typical suspended ceiling in an office environment. The inventive lighting fixture provides &ldquo;safe&rdquo; and &ldquo;cold&rdquo; light as opposed to conventional heat generating lamps and ballasts, and may be mounted into walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, and any other space where exterior or interior lighting would normally be placed. The fixture includes a housing, wherein the interior has been coated with a metallic finish for reflectivity, a bezel for holding a variety of lenses and other optical accessories, retaining springs, and a brass nut bracket.

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Scott R Mangum