Patents by Inventor CHAD BEAUREGARD

CHAD BEAUREGARD has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11352998
    Abstract: A flexible intelligent electrical switching device with multi-function capability, and methods of use are presented herein which provide an autonomous, reconfigurable switching device. The present disclosure is specifically designed to reduce space, cost of manufacture, efficiency, installation reduction time and ease of implementation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Egis Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric Graham, James Riley, Chad Beauregard, Justin Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20200158069
    Abstract: A flexible intelligent electrical switching device with multi-function capability, and methods of use are presented herein which provide an autonomous, reconfigurable switching device. The present disclosure is specifically designed to reduce space, cost of manufacture, efficiency, installation reduction time and ease of implementation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Egis Group LLC
    Inventors: Eric Graham, James Riley, Chad Beauregard, Justin Kaufman
  • Patent number: 10199192
    Abstract: An improved bi-stable electrical solenoid switch comprising a solenoid being wound with coil windings. The solenoid having a central aperture defined therein, and the coil windings, which when engaged by a power source, generates a magnetic field. A magnetic coupling member mounted on the solenoid. A plunger partially disposed in the central aperture for movement into and out of the central aperture. A conductive plate coupled to the plunger and provided with contacts on each end of the conductive plate. The conductive plate configured to electrically engage and disengage the solenoid upon respective application of power to the solenoid. The magnetic coupling member configured to reduce the force needed by the solenoid to remain in an open position when selectively energized for moving and retaining the conductive plate of the plunger against the solenoid for allowing wide operating voltage and reduced operating power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: LITTLEFUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Chad Beauregard, Justin Kaufman, Brent Glad
  • Publication number: 20160189900
    Abstract: An improved bi-stable electrical solenoid switch comprising a solenoid being wound with coil windings. The solenoid having a central aperture defined therein, and the coil windings, which when engaged by a power source, generates a magnetic field. A magnetic coupling member mounted on the solenoid. A plunger partially disposed in the central aperture for movement into and out of the central aperture. A conductive plate coupled to the plunger and provided with contacts on each end of the conductive plate. The conductive plate configured to electrically engage and disengage the solenoid upon respective application of power to the solenoid. The magnetic coupling member configured to reduce the force needed by the solenoid to remain in an open position when selectively energized for moving and retaining the conductive plate of the plunger against the solenoid for allowing wide operating voltage and reduced operating power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Chad Beauregard, Justin Kaufman, Brent Glad
  • Patent number: 9365174
    Abstract: A battery charger device and controller is provided. The battery charger includes a DC/DC converter operative to convert an input current and an input voltage to an output current and an output voltage. The controller is configured to determine whether the input voltage is between a minimum voltage and a maximum voltage and dynamically adjust the output current based on the determination that the input voltage is between the minimum voltage and the maximum voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: LITTELFUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Graham, Chad Beauregard, Bradley D. Smithson
  • Patent number: 9305729
    Abstract: A normal relay emulator is described. The normal relay emulator may include a trigger circuit configured to detect a condition on a first power rail, the first power rail having a first voltage supply level. A boost converter electrically coupled to the first power rail and configured to boost the first voltage supply level to a second, higher, voltage supply level is provided. A bi-stable relay having a first terminal and a second terminal and an actuator electrically coupled to the boost converter and communicatively coupled to the trigger circuit is also provided. The actuator may be configured to energize the bi-stable relay using the second voltage supply level such that electrical contact between the first terminal and the second terminal changes between a first state and a second state based on the trigger circuit detecting the condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: LITTELFUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Chad Beauregard, Eric Graham
  • Publication number: 20150055267
    Abstract: A normal relay emulator is described. The normal relay emulator may include a trigger circuit configured to detect a condition on a first power rail, the first power rail having a first voltage supply level. A boost converter electrically coupled to the first power rail and configured to boost the first voltage supply level to a second, higher, voltage supply level is provided. A bi-stable relay having a first terminal and a second terminal and an actuator electrically coupled to the boost converter and communicatively coupled to the trigger circuit is also provided. The actuator may be configured to energize the bi-stable relay using the second voltage supply level such that electrical contact between the first terminal and the second terminal changes between a first state and a second state based on the trigger circuit detecting the condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Chad Beauregard, Eric Graham
  • Publication number: 20140247005
    Abstract: A battery charger device and controller is provided. The battery charger includes a DC/DC converter operative to convert an input current and an input voltage to an output current and an output voltage. The controller is configured to determine whether the input voltage is between a minimum voltage and a maximum voltage and dynamically adjust the output current based on the determination that the input voltage is between the minimum voltage and the maximum voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.
    Inventors: ERIC GRAHAM, CHAD BEAUREGARD, BRADLEY D. SMITHSON