Patents by Inventor H. Peter Wintergerst

H. Peter Wintergerst 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).

  • System, device and method for locking and unlocking power flow to an electrical cord
    Patent number: 5911586
    Abstract: This disclosure describes an electrical power cord or adapter which, by using a lock and key mechanism, will enable or disable power from flowing through said power cord or adapter. It also describes various methods for locking and unlocking a plug to and from the female receptacle of said power cord or adapter. The purpose of such a power cord or adapter is to prevent unauthorized use of any electrical device that may be plugged in to said power cord or adapter, by disabling a flow of current to that device and by locking the plug of that device to the female receptacle of said power cord or adapter. When the appropriate key is used, power flow may be resumed, or the plug may be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Inventor: H. Peter Wintergerst