Patents by Inventor Jeffrey W. Garb
Jeffrey W. Garb 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).
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Patent number: 8890372Abstract: Some embodiments include an electrical system. In many embodiments, the electrical system can include a power input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include at least one power output configured to be electrically coupled to at least one load. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include a first user input device configured to provide a start up input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include a second user input device configured to provide a time select input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include an internal assembly. In many embodiments, the internal assembly can include a power switch module, a power conserve module, a power supply module, and a control module.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, Joshua Seal
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Patent number: 8742943Abstract: In some embodiments, a system including an electronic device. The electronic device includes an electric power input configured to receive an electric power signal and has an input line terminal and an input neutral terminal. In some embodiments, the electric power input can also have an input ground terminal. The electronic device includes a metal oxide varistor protection module configured to protect at least one of the system or the electronic device. The electronic device includes a ground detection module configured to indicate the presence of an electric ground. The electronic device includes an electric power output having an output line terminal and an output neutral terminal. In some embodiments, the electric power output can also have an output ground terminal. The electric power input, the metal oxide varistor protection module, the ground detection module, and the electric power output are electrically coupled in series with each other. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey W. Garb
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Publication number: 20140070613Abstract: Electric power supplies are described herein. Other examples, systems, and related methods are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, Matthew S. Reynolds, Timothy Brewer, Joshua Seal
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Patent number: 8587148Abstract: Some embodiments include an improved electric power supply. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, Matthew S. Reynolds, Timothy Brewer, Joshua Seal
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Patent number: 8469730Abstract: An apparatus configured to provide electrical power received from at least a first electrical outlet or a second electrical outlet is disclosed. The apparatus can include: (a) a housing; (b) at least two electrical outlets at the housing; (c) an electrical coupler at least partially enclosed by the housing and electrically coupled to the at least two third electrical outlets; (d) a first prong adapter configured to removably couple to the electrical coupler and the first electrical outlet; and (e) a second prong adapter configured to removably couple to the electrical coupler and the second electrical outlet. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, John F. Wadsworth, Kenneth Mori
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Publication number: 20120293153Abstract: Some embodiments include an improved electric power supply. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, Matthew S. Reynolds, Timothy Brewer, Joshua Seal
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Patent number: 8232683Abstract: A system includes one or more constant “on” outlets, one or more controlled outlets, a two-part power supply, and accompanying circuitry. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey W. Garb
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Publication number: 20110187552Abstract: In some embodiments, a system including an electronic device. The electronic device includes an electric power input configured to receive an electric power signal and has an input line terminal and an input neutral terminal. In some embodiments, the electric power input can also have an input ground terminal. The electronic device includes a metal oxide varistor protection module configured to protect at least one of the system or the electronic device. The electronic device includes a ground detection module configured to indicate the presence of an electric ground. The electronic device includes an electric power output having an output line terminal and an output neutral terminal. In some embodiments, the electric power output can also have an output ground terminal. The electric power input, the metal oxide varistor protection module, the ground detection module, and the electric power output are electrically coupled in series with each other. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey W. Garb
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Publication number: 20110163600Abstract: Some embodiments include an electrical system. In many embodiments, the electrical system can include a power input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include at least one power output configured to be electrically coupled to at least one load. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include a first user input device configured to provide a start up input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include a second user input device configured to provide a time select input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include an internal assembly. In many embodiments, the internal assembly can include a power switch module, a power conserve module, a power supply module, and a control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, Joshua Seal
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Publication number: 20110021040Abstract: Some embodiments can concern an apparatus configured to provide electrical power received from at least a first electrical outlet or a second electrical outlet. The apparatus can include: (a) a housing; (b) at least two electrical outlets at the housing; (c) an electrical coupler at least partially enclosed by the housing and electrically coupled to the at least two third electrical outlets; (d) a first prong adapter configured to removably couple to the electrical coupler and the first electrical outlet; (e) a second prong adapter configured to removably couple to the electrical coupler and the second electrical outlet. The first prong adapter can be configured to receive a first electrical power with a first voltage from the first electrical outlet when the first prong adapter is coupled to the first electrical outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, John F. Wadsworth, Kenneth Mori
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Publication number: 20090289501Abstract: A system includes one or more constant “on” outlets, one or more controlled outlets, a two-part power supply, and accompanying circuitry. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey W. Garb