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`Case: IPR2018-01592
`Patent No.: 9,320,122
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`EXHIBIT 1038
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`PRIME WIRE & CABLE, INC.
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` Petitioner,
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`v.
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`CANTIGNY LIGHTING
`CONTROL, LLC.
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` Patent owner
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`JASCO PRODUCTS, INC.
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` Licensee
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`IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
`BEFORE THE PATENT TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
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`(12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2016/0212832 A1
`a2) Patent Application Publication co) Pub. No.: US 2016/0212832 Al
`King
`(43) Pub. Date:
`Jul. 21, 2016
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` King (43) Pub. Date: Jul. 21, 2016
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`US 20160212832A1
`US 20160212832A1
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`(54) PROGRAMMABLE LIGHT TIMER ANDA
`(54) PROGRAMMABLE LIGHT TIMER AND A
`METHOD OF IMPLEMENTINGA
`METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING A
`PROGRAMMABLE LIGHT TIMER USING
`PROGRAMMABLELIGHT TIMER USING
`DUSK AND DAWN TIMES
`DUSK AND DAWN TIMES
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`(71) Applicant: Cantigny Lighting Control, LLC,
`(71) Applicant: Cantigny Lighting Control, LLC,
`Wheaton, IL (US)
`Wheaton, IL (US)
`(72) Inventor: John Joseph King. Wheaton, IL (US)
`(72)
`Inventor:
`John Joseph King, Wheaton, IL (US)
`(21) Appl. No.: 14/979,377
`(21) Appl. No.: 14/979,377
`(22) Filed:
`Dec. 27, 2015
`(22)
`Filed:
`Dec. 27, 2015
`Publication Classification
`Publication Classification
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`(51) Int. Cl.
`(51)
`Int. Cl.
`H05B 37/02
`HOSB 37/02
`H05B33/08
`HOS5B 33/08
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`(2006.01)
`(2006.01)
`(2006.01)
`(2006.01)
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`(52) U.S. Cl.
`(52) U.S. CL
`CPC ........ H05B 37/0281 (2013.01); H05B33/0842
`CPC o.... HO5B 37/0281 (2013.01); HOSB 33/0842
`(2013.01)
`(2013.01)
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`(57)
`(57)
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`ABSTRACT
`ABSTRACT
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`A programmable light timer for implementing a timing pat
`A programmable light timer for implementing a timing pat-
`tern is described. The programmable light timer comprises a
`tern is described. The programmablelight timer comprises a
`programming interface having one or more actuators
`programming interface having one or more actuators
`enabling a selection of an on time or an off time associated
`enabling a selection of an on time or an off time associated
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`with a programmable button for implementing the timing
`pattern; and a display responsive to the programming inter
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`face for displaying a time selected using the programming
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`PROGRAMMABLELIGHT TIMER AND A
`PROGRAMMABLE LIGHT TIMER ANDA
`METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING A
`METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING A
`PROGRAMMABLE LIGHT TIMER USING
`PROGRAMMABLE LIGHT TIMER USING
`DUSK AND DAWN TIMES
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`comprises a programming interface having one or more
`comprises a programming interface having one or more
`actuators enabling a selection of an on time or an off time
`actuators enabling a selection of an on time or an off time
`associated with a programmable button for implementing the
`associated with a programmable button for implementing the
`timing pattern; and a display responsive to the programming
`timing pattern; and a display responsive to the programming
`interface for displaying a time selected using the program
`interface for displaying a time selected using the program-
`ming interface; wherein the programming interface enables
`ming interface; wherein the programming interface enables
`selecting either dusk or dawn as an on time or an off time of
`selecting either dusk or dawn as an on timeor an off time of
`the timing pattern.
`the timing pattern.
`0007 Another programmable light timer for implement
`[0007] Another programmable light timer for implement-
`ing a timing pattern comprises a plurality of programmable
`ing a timing pattern comprises a plurality of programmable
`buttons, wherein each programmable button of the plurality
`buttons, wherein each programmable button of the plurality
`of programmable buttons is programmable to have either an
`of programmable buttons is programmable to have either an
`on time oran off time; and a programming interface enabling
`on timeor an offtime; and a programminginterface enabling
`the programming of the plurality of programmable buttons to
`the programmingofthe plurality ofprogrammable buttons to
`have dusk or dawn as an on time or an off time; wherein the
`have dusk or dawn as an on time or an off time; wherein the
`programming interface comprises an astronomic selection
`programming interface comprises an astronomic selection
`actuator enabling a selection of a dusk or dawn as on on time
`actuator enabling a selection of a dusk or dawn as on on time
`or an off time for a programmable button on the plurality of
`or an off time for a programmable button on the plurality of
`programmable buttons.
`programmable buttons.
`0008. A method of implementing a timing pattern in a
`[0008] A method of implementing a timing pattern in a
`programmable light timer is also described. The method.com
`programmablelight timeris also described. The method com-
`prises implementing a plurality of programmable buttons,
`prises implementing a plurality of programmable buttons,
`wherein each programmable button of the plurality of pro
`wherein each programmable button of the plurality of pro-
`grammable buttons is programmable to have at least one of an
`grammable buttons is programmable to haveat least one of an
`on time oran off time; enabling a programmable button of the
`on timeor an offtime; enabling a programmable button ofthe
`plurality of programmable buttons to have dusk or dawn as an
`plurality ofprogrammable buttons to have dusk or dawn as an
`on time oran off time; and storing the selected on time or off
`on timeor an off time; and storing the selected on timeor off
`time in a memory of the programmable light timer.
`time in a memory of the programmablelight timer.
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`FIELD OF THE INVENTION
`FIELD OF THE INVENTION
`0001. The present invention relates generally to lighting
`[0001] The present invention relates generally to lighting
`control products, and in particular, to a programmable light
`control products, and in particular, to a programmable light
`timer and a method of implementing a programmable light
`timer and a method of implementing a programmable light
`timer using dusk and dawn times.
`timer using dusk and dawn times.
`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
`0002 Conventional timers for lights, such as timers for
`[0002] Conventional timers for lights, such as timers for
`indoor lamps or outdoor lights for example, either provide
`indoor lamps or outdoor lights for example, either provide
`little functionality, or are difficult to program. Because of the
`little functionality, or are difficult to program. Because ofthe
`limited size of the conventional timers, the size of the screen
`limited size of the conventional timers, the size of the screen
`and the size of the interface for programming the timer are
`and the size of the interface for programming the timer are
`both relatively small. This is particularly true of an in-wall
`both relatively small. This is particularly true of an in-wall
`timer, which must fit in an electrical box, commonly called a
`timer, which mustfit in an electrical box, commonly called a
`junction box. Not only does a user of the in-wall timer have to
`junction box. Not only does a userofthe in-wall timer have to
`read a very Small display, but the user has to advance through
`read a very small display, but the user has to advance through
`a menu shown on the Small display using a very limited
`a menu shown on the small display using a very limited
`interface which is provided on the remaining portion of the
`interface which is provided on the remaining portion of the
`timer. Entering data on Such a user interface is particularly
`timer. Entering data on such a user interface is particularly
`difficult because the in-wall timer is fixed and generally posi
`difficult because the in-wall timeris fixed and generally posi-
`tioned well below eye level.
`tioned well below eyelevel.
`0003. Further, conventional timers are often unreliable.
`[0003]
`Further, conventional timers are often unreliable.
`For example, conventional mechanical timers often malfunc
`For example, conventional mechanical timers often malfunc-
`tion over time, leaving the user without the use of the timer for
`tion overtime, leaving the user without the use ofthe timer for
`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`Some period of time and requiring the user to incur the
`some period of time and requiring the user to incur the
`0009 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a front panel of an
`expense of replacing the timer. Moreover, advanced digital
`[0009]
`FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a front panel of an
`expense of replacing the timer. Moreover, advanced digital
`in-wall light timer having a cover according to an implemen
`timers having electronic displays may be difficult to operate,
`in-wall light timer having a cover according to an implemen-
`timers having electronic displays may be difficult to operate,
`tation of the present invention;
`providing a barrier to certain groups of people who would
`tation of the present invention;
`providing a barrier to certain groups of people who would
`0010 FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the front panel of the
`otherwise use a timer, but don't want to struggle through a
`[0010]
`FIG. 2 is a perspective view ofthe front panel of the
`otherwise use a timer, but don’t want to struggle through a
`in-wall light timer of FIG. 1 with a cover open according to an
`complex interface on the Small screen of the timer to properly
`in-wall light timer of FIG. 1 with a cover open according to an
`complex interface on the small screen ofthe timerto properly
`implementation of the present invention;
`set the timer. For example, not only is the display very Small
`implementation of the present invention;
`set the timer. For example, not only is the display very small
`0011
`FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a front panel of an
`and difficult to read, but the user interface is difficult to
`[0011]
`FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a front panel of an
`and difficult to read, but the user interface is difficult to
`in-wall light timer having a cover and an exposed display and
`navigate on Such a small display. These groups of users are
`in-wall light timer having a cover and an exposeddisplay and
`navigate on such a small display. These groups of users are
`on/off actuator according to implementation of the present
`either left with no timing operation for their lights, or timers
`on/off actuator according to implementation of the present
`either left with no timing operation for their lights, or timers
`which do not provide the timing operation that they desire.
`invention;
`invention;
`which do not provide the timing operation that they desire.
`0012 FIG. 4 is another perspective view of a front panel of
`Without an effective timer for a light for example, the light
`[0012]
`FIG. 41s another perspective view ofa front panel of
`Without an effective timer for a light for example, the light
`an in-wall light timer having a cover and an exposed display
`may be on significantly longer than necessary, not only wast
`an in-wall light timer having a cover and an exposeddisplay
`maybe on significantly longer than necessary, not only wast-
`according to implementation of the present invention;
`ing energy but in many cases increasing pollution as a result.
`according to implementation of the present invention;
`ing energy but in many cases increasing pollution asaresult.
`(0013 FIG. 5 is a side view of any of the timers of FIGS.
`As energy consumption world-wide continues to increase, it
`[0013]
`FIG. 5 is a side view of any ofthe timers of FIGS.
`As energy consumption world-wide continues to increase, it
`1-4 enabling the coupling of connectors on the timer to build
`is important to reduce or minimize the consumption of energy
`1-4 enabling the coupling of connectors on the timerto build-
`is important to reduce or minimize the consumptionofenergy
`ing wiring:
`in any way possible. The timer of the present invention pro
`ing wiring;
`in any way possible. The timer of the present invention pro-
`0014 FIG. 6 is a side view of a lamp timer configured to
`vides significant benefits in reducing energy consumption.
`[0014]
`FIG. 6 is a side view of a lamp timer configured to
`vides significant benefits in reducing energy consumption.
`receive a plug and having electrical prongs that are configured
`0004. In addition to being difficult to program, conven
`receive a plug and havingelectrical prongs that are configured
`[0004]
`In addition to being difficult to program, conven-
`to be plugged into a wall outlet;
`tional timers may have to be reprogrammed several times a
`to be pluggedinto a wall outlet;
`tional timers may have to be reprogrammedseveral times a
`0015 FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a circuit enabling the
`year in order to compensate for changes is dusk and dawn
`[0015]
`FIG. 7 is a block diagram ofa circuit enabling the
`year in order to compensate for changes is dusk and dawn
`implementation of circuits and methods for operating a pro
`times, commonly referred to as astronomic times, as the sea
`implementation of circuits and methods for operating a pro-
`times, commonlyreferred to as astronomic times, as the sea-
`grammable light timer;
`Sons change. While some conventional timers address
`grammable light timer;
`sons change. While some conventional
`timers address
`changes in dusk and dawn times by allowing a user to select
`0016 FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a circuit enabling the
`changes in dusk and dawn timesby allowing a userto select
`[0016]
`FIG. 8 is a block diagram ofa circuit enabling the
`implementation of circuits and methods for operating a pro
`dusk and dawntimes to be selected as one or both of an on
`dusk and dawn times to be selected as one or both of an on
`implementation of circuits and methods for operating a pro-
`grammable light timer having a slot for receiving a portable
`time and an off time for a timer. However, selecting dusk