Patents by Inventor Greg Lavoie

Greg Lavoie 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).

  • Device and method for testing for a wiring fault condition
    Patent number: 7075310
    Abstract: A device for testing for a wiring fault condition is disclosed. The device includes an electrical connector, a first signal generator, a second signal generator, and a user interface. The electrical connector includes first and second contacts that are configured to establish an electrical connection to the wiring. The first signal generator is in signal communication with the electrical connector, and is configured to generate a signal on the wiring and to receive a reflected signal therefrom. The second signal generator is in signal communication with the electrical connector, and is configured to generate a radio frequency signal on the wiring. The user interface is in signal communication with either or both of the first and second signal generators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Henry H. Mason, Jr., Craig B. Williams, Michael S. Tignor, Geoff Butland, Michael Bradley, Greg Lavoie, Raymond Seymour
  • Device and method for testing for a wiring fault condition
    Publication number: 20050275411
    Abstract: A device for testing for a wiring fault condition is disclosed. The device includes an electrical connector, a first signal generator, a second signal generator, and a user interface. The electrical connector includes first and second contacts that are configured to establish an electrical connection to the wiring. The first signal generator is in signal communication with the electrical connector, and is configured to generate a signal on the wiring and to receive a reflected signal therefrom. The second signal generator is in signal communication with the electrical connector, and is configured to generate a radio frequency signal on the wiring. The user interface is in signal communication with either or both of the first and second signal generators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Henry Mason, Craig Williams, Michael Tignor, Geoff Butland, Michael Bradley, Greg Lavoie, Raymond Seymour