Patents by Inventor Lawrence J. Beger

Lawrence J. Beger 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: 10584467
    Abstract: A water detection and shut-off system is disclosed. The water detection system may be battery powered and include a water detector, a satellite water detector, and a water shut-off mechanism. The detectors and shut-off mechanism may be communicatively coupled via one or more communication links to a client component such as a smartphone app. Upon detecting the presence of unwanted water, the shut-off mechanism may operate an electric motor to close a water shut-off valve to prevent flooding or water damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: ELEXA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Beger, Mateusz Cwiokowski, Chun Kuen Sze
  • Publication number: 20190101427
    Abstract: Technology relating to a sump pump monitor is provided herein. A sump pump monitor includes a water level sensor to measure a level of water in a pit of the sump pump, an overflow sensor to detect whether an overflow of the water is present in the pit of the sump pump, and a power monitor to monitor electric power delivered to the sump pump. The power monitor is also to transmit one or more signals indicative of an operational issue associated with the sump pump based on the level of the water, the overflow of the water, and the electric power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Lawrence J. BEGER, Michael J. Thariath, Mateusz CWIOKOWSKI, Michael Skiba
  • Publication number: 20190048564
    Abstract: A water detection and shut-off system is disclosed. The water detection system may be battery powered and include a water detector, a satellite water detector, and a water shut-off mechanism. The detectors and shut-off mechanism may be communicatively coupled via one or more communication links to a client component such as a smartphone app. Upon detecting the presence of unwanted water, the shut-off mechanism may operate an electric motor to close a water shut-off valve to prevent flooding or water damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Lawrence J. BEGER, Mateusz CWIOKOWSKI, Chun Kuen Sze
  • Publication number: 20190040610
    Abstract: A water detection and shut-off system is disclosed. The water detection system may be battery powered and include a water detector, a satellite water detector, and a water shut-off mechanism. The detectors and shut-off mechanism may be communicatively coupled via one or more communication links to a client component such as a smartphone app. Upon detecting the presence of unwanted water, the shut-off mechanism may operate an electric motor to close a water shut-off valve to prevent flooding or water damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Lawrence J. BEGER, Mateusz CWIOKOWSKI, Chun Kuen Sze
  • Publication number: 20190017252
    Abstract: A water detection and shut-off system is disclosed. The water detection system may be battery powered and include a water detector, a satellite water detector, and a water shut-off mechanism. The detectors and shut-off mechanism may be communicatively coupled via one or more communication links to a client component such as a smartphone app. Upon detecting the presence of unwanted water, the shut-off mechanism may operate an electric motor to close a water shut-off valve to prevent flooding or water damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Lawrence J. BEGER, Mateusz CWIOKOWSKI, Chun Kuen Sze
  • Patent number: 10161115
    Abstract: A water detection and shut-off system is disclosed. The water detection system may be battery powered and include a water detector, a satellite water detector, and a water shut-off mechanism. The detectors and shut-off mechanism may be communicatively coupled via one or more communication links to a client component such as a smartphone app. Upon detecting the presence of unwanted water, the shut-off mechanism may operate an electric motor to close a water shut-off valve to prevent flooding or water damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: ELEXA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Beger, Mateusz Cwiokowski, Chun Kuen Sze
  • Publication number: 20180112376
    Abstract: A water detection and shut-off system is disclosed. The water detection system may be battery powered and include a water detector, a satellite water detector, and a water shut-off mechanism. The detectors and shut-off mechanism may be communicatively coupled via one or more communication links to a client component such as a smartphone app. Upon detecting the presence of unwanted water, the shut-off mechanism may operate an electric motor to close a water shut-off valve to prevent flooding or water damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Lawrence J. BEGER, Mateusz CWIOKOWSKI, Chun Kuen Sze
  • Publication number: 20100193658
    Abstract: A video monitor mount includes at least a first hook and a wall mount. The mount further includes a monitor mount plate, a first motor for driving a pan gear along a first axis and a second motor for driving a tilt gear. The tilt gear includes a plurality of teeth along a first side of the tilt gear, a substantially straight portion, and a curved portion. Translation of a mating gear connected to the monitor mount plate along the tilt gear moves the monitor mount plate in a first direction substantially parallel with the substantially straight portion and in a direction substantially parallel with the curved portion responsive to the position of the monitor mount plate relative to the tilt gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Beger, Mark Hartelius
  • Publication number: 20090235509
    Abstract: A television stand includes a first portion with a reception hole and a second portion including a male portion sized to fit within the reception hole. The second portion is rotated by contact between the male portion and reception hole as the second portion is axially moved into the reception hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: LAWRENCE J. BEGER
  • Publication number: 20090229104
    Abstract: A video monitor wall mount including components for switching between a fixed upright angle to an adjustable tilt angle configuration is disclosed. Also, a method for configuring a video monitor mount from a fixed upright angle to an adjustable tilt angle is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for configuring a video monitor mount from an adjustable tilt angle to a fixed upright angle. Finally, a system for switching a video monitor wall mount configuration between a fixed upright angle and an adjustable tilt angle is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Beger
  • Publication number: 20080185487
    Abstract: A video monitor mount includes a first piece adapted to be fastened to a wall and a second piece adapted to be fastened to a video monitor. The first piece includes a bubble level and a first mating component and the second piece includes a second mating component. The first piece or the second piece comprises an extension arm having a rotation joint that comprises a brass bushing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Beger
  • Publication number: 20080073471
    Abstract: A video monitor wall mount including components for switching between a fixed upright angle to an adjustable tilt angle configuration is disclosed. Also, a method for configuring a video monitor mount from a fixed upright angle to an adjustable tilt angle is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for configuring a video monitor mount from an adjustable tilt angle to a fixed upright angle. Finally, a system for switching a video monitor wall mount configuration between a fixed upright angle and an adjustable tilt angle is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Beger
  • Patent number: D438127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Beger, Mike Smith