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James Michael Lay
Also filed as: LAY JAMES MICHAEL · Lay James
120 granted patents·6 pending applications·1,988 citations·filing 1997–2023
99Inventor score
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126 records- 0197US9151477B2Lighting device and method of installing light emitterCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 6, 2015·66 cites·4 claims
- 0297US9062830B2High efficiency solid state lamp and bulbLE LONG LARRY·Filed 2011·Granted Jun 23, 2015·56 cites·45 claims
- 0397USD721844SLight fixtureCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jan 27, 2015·82 cites·1 claims
- 0497US8591062B2LED lampCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 26, 2013·47 cites·30 claims
- 0596US10584860B2Linear light fixture with interchangeable light engine unitCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Mar 10, 2020·23 cites·33 claims
- 0696USD733347SLinear indirect asymmetric light fixtureCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 30, 2015·94 cites·1 claims
- 0796US7967480B2Lighting fixtureCREE INC·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 28, 2011·96 cites·23 claims
- 0896USD483511SEmergency unit lighting fixtureACUITY BRANDS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 9, 2003·58 cites·1 claims
- 0995US9699856B2Upgradeable lighting fixtureCREE INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jul 4, 2017·18 cites·17 claims
- 1095USD733952SIndirect linear fixtureCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 7, 2015·76 cites·1 claims
- 1195US8752983B2Gas cooled LED lampCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 17, 2014·22 cites·27 claims
- 1295USD553781SVolumetric downlight light fixtureACUITY BRANDS INC·Filed 2006·Granted Oct 23, 2007·71 cites·1 claims
- 1394US9366799B2Optical waveguide bodies and luminaires utilizing sameCREE INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 14, 2016·26 cites·16 claims
- 1494US9024517B2LED lamp with remote phosphor and diffuser configuration utilizing red emittersYUAN ZONGJIE·Filed 2011·Granted May 5, 2015·37 cites·37 claims
- 1593US9874333B2Surface ambient wrap light fixtureCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jan 23, 2018·27 cites·32 claims
- 1693US9410687B2LED lamp with filament style LED assemblyCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 9, 2016·17 cites·20 claims
- 1793USD468046SSafety lighting fixtureACUITY BRANDS INC·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 31, 2002·52 cites·1 claims
- 1892US9182096B2Light fixtureCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 10, 2015·20 cites·43 claims
- 1992US5954423ALight distribution diffuser for exit signs and the like illuminated by LED arraysNSI ENTERPRISES INC·Filed 1997·Granted Sep 21, 1999·92 cites·19 claims
- 2091US9395074B2LED lamp with LED assembly on a heat sink towerCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 19, 2016·19 cites·18 claims
- 2191USD670849SLight fixtureLAY JAMES MICHAEL·Filed 2011·Granted Nov 13, 2012·49 cites·1 claims
- 2291USD596330SLighting deviceCREE LED LIGHTING SOLUTIONS·Filed 2007·Granted Jul 14, 2009·47 cites·1 claims
- 2390USD849959SPhototherapy capPHOTONMD INC·Filed 2017·Granted May 28, 2019·11 cites·1 claims
- 2490US9222659B2LED lampCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 29, 2015·11 cites·34 claims
- 2589US9310065B2Gas cooled LED lampCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 12, 2016·11 cites·34 claims
- 2689USD636921SLighting deviceCREE INC·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 26, 2011·42 cites·1 claims
- 2788US8033249B1Pet litter matPURR FECT PET CO LLC·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 11, 2011·30 cites·14 claims
- 2887US11162655B2Modular LED lighting systemIDEAL IND LIGHTING LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 2, 2021·2 cites·18 claims
- 2987US9810379B2LED lampCREE INC·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 7, 2017·4 cites·30 claims
- 3087US9353937B2Gas cooled LED lampCREE INC·Filed 2014·Granted May 31, 2016·7 cites·18 claims
- 3187US9234638B2LED lamp with thermally conductive enclosureCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jan 12, 2016·7 cites·30 claims
- 3287US8757839B2Gas cooled LED lampCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 24, 2014·8 cites·20 claims
- 3387USD669204SModular indirect suspended/ceiling mount fixtureSNELL NATHAN·Filed 2011·Granted Oct 16, 2012·44 cites·1 claims
- 3486US9595845B2Methods and systems for emergency lightingCREE INC·Filed 2014·Granted Mar 14, 2017·13 cites·19 claims
- 3586US9512977B2Reduced contrast LED lighting systemCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 6, 2016·10 cites·4 claims
- 3686US9325134B2Pivot connector, power input assembly, electrical connector apparatus, and method of pivoting electrically connecting apparatusCREE INC·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 26, 2016·10 cites·32 claims
- 3786USD599951SLighting deviceCREE LED LIGHTING SOLUTIONS·Filed 2007·Granted Sep 8, 2009·33 cites·1 claims
- 3885US10690305B2Edge lit fixtureIDEAL IND LIGHTING LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 23, 2020·4 cites·22 claims
- 3985USD679033SLighting deviceDUNGAN WILLIAM LAIRD·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 26, 2013·11 cites·1 claims
- 4084US7296908B1Housing with releasable front and back portions with electrical connection meansABL IP HOLDING LLC·Filed 2005·Granted Nov 20, 2007·19 cites·16 claims
- 4184USD473672SEmergency unit lighting fixtureACUITY BRANDS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Apr 22, 2003·25 cites·1 claims
- 4283US11975215B2Devices and related methods for phototherapeutic treatment of skinKNOW BIO LLC·Filed 2021·Granted May 7, 2024·1 cites·15 claims
- 4383US9062869B2Lighting apparatus with mounting bracket, and methodCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 23, 2015·7 cites·25 claims
- 4483US7182487B1Housings for interchangeable optical assembliesACUITY BRANDS INC·Filed 2003·Granted Feb 27, 2007·26 cites·17 claims
- 4582US12427333B2Phototherapy devices for treatment of dermatological disorders of the scalpKNOW BIO LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Sep 30, 2025·0 cites·19 claims
- 4682USD952171SOral illumination deviceKNOW BIO LLC·Filed 2021·Granted May 17, 2022·7 cites·1 claims
- 4782US9494294B2Modular indirect trofferEDMOND MARK D·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 15, 2016·10 cites·42 claims
- 4881US10688315B2Phototherapy devices for treatment of dermatological disorders of the scalpKNOW BIO LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jun 23, 2020·3 cites·14 claims
- 4981US9169977B2LED lampCREE INC·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 27, 2015·6 cites·21 claims
- 5081USD699387SLampCREE INC·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 11, 2014·26 cites·1 claims
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