Patents by Inventor Randell E. Pate

Randell E. Pate 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: 8616921
    Abstract: A floor runner with electrical and/or electronic or data outlets provides a low-profile, unobtrusive power and/or data source along a floor or other support surface. The electrical floor runner may be a one-piece unit of substantially any desired length, and typically includes a power cord with plug or connector at one end for coupling to a wall outlet or the like, and a power/data block at the other end for receiving power and/or data couplers for other devices, such as computers and electronics, lighting, etc. A middle portion is a strong, low-profile region that houses and protects electrical wiring held internally, and that is minimally intrusive for use in walking areas. Optionally, the floor runner may be modular so that its overall length or configuration (e.g., straight or angled) can be changed as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Robert L. Knapp, Randell E. Pate, Christa R. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20130329136
    Abstract: A video switch system providing a collaborative environment for one or more users to share information. In the current embodiment, the video switch system enables users to quickly connect to the system, present information, have a video conference, or have a multi-user wireless video session, or a combination thereof, in a collaborative manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Ryan J. McClymonds, Eric B. Snavely, Steffen Lipsky, Robert C. Wayner, Steven J. King, Randell E. Pate, Timothy J. Warwick, Patrick E. Young
  • Publication number: 20130146324
    Abstract: A floor runner with electrical and/or electronic or data outlets provides a low-profile, unobtrusive power and/or data source along a floor or other support surface. The electrical floor runner may be a one-piece unit of substantially any desired length, and typically includes a power cord with plug or connector at one end for coupling to a wall outlet or the like, and a power/data block at the other end for receiving power and/or data couplers for other devices, such as computers and electronics, lighting, etc. A middle portion is a strong, low-profile region that houses and protects electrical wiring held internally, and that is minimally intrusive for use in walking areas, Optionally, the floor runner may be modular so that its overall length or configuration (e.g., straight or angled) can be changed as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Robert L. Knapp, Randell E. Pate, Christa R. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20120314418
    Abstract: A retractable lamp assembly is provided for illuminating at least a portion of a work surface from a wide range of heights and angles by way of extendable shafts and pivot joints. The lamp may be stowed in a retracted or lowered configuration when not in use, in which a substantial portion of the extendable structure is stowed inside of a housing that is located substantially below the work surface, to provide a generally unobtrusive configuration. An upper cover serves as a light reflector when the lamp is in use, and may serve as a cover positioned at or near the work surface when the lamp is stowed. Optionally, the lamp assembly includes include power and data and wire management capabilities for use at the work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Robert L. Knapp, Randell E. Pate, Timothy J. Warwick, Peter Stathis
  • Publication number: 20120184148
    Abstract: A mechanical outlet system is connected to an incoming power source through power entry cables. The cables connect to cable connectors which, in turn, connect to junction blocks. The junction blocks receive outlet receptacle blocks. The receptacle blocks can be of varying types of sockets, without requiring electrical modifications to the junction blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Randell E. Pate, Timothy J. Warwick
  • Patent number: D665751
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Randell E. Pate, Timothy J. Warwick, Jorge Angulo Givaudan
  • Patent number: D668611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Randell E. Pate, Timothy J. Warwick, Jorge Angulo Givaudan
  • Patent number: D682213
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Patrick E. Young, Randell E. Pate, Christa R. Anderson
  • Patent number: D685329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Randell E. Pate, Christa R. Anderson, Matthew R. Andree
  • Patent number: D685741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Robert L. Knapp, Randell E. Pate
  • Patent number: D692837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventors: Robert L. Knapp, Randell E. Pate, Christa R. Anderson