Patents by Inventor Stephen E. Osmialowski
Stephen E. Osmialowski 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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Publication number: 20190306951Abstract: A portable electrical device, such as an electrical lighting device, comprises a charging channel configured for directing electrical power from the electrical device to a separate electrical device connected via the charging channel (e.g., a charging port). While the charging port is unused, the electrical device generates outputs (e.g., lighting outputs) at a first output power level (e.g., a first brightness). The electrical device also comprises an onboard controller configured to monitor the charging channel, and upon detecting an electrical device connected via the charging channel, the onboard controller decreases the output power to a second output power level (e.g., a second brightness) to conserve power.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2018Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Michael J. Brandon, II, Stephen E. Osmialowski, Liu Jing
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Patent number: 10433396Abstract: A portable electrical device, such as an electrical lighting device, comprises a charging channel configured for directing electrical power from the electrical device to a separate electrical device connected via the charging channel (e.g., a charging port). While the charging port is unused, the electrical device generates outputs (e.g., lighting outputs) at a first output power level (e.g., a first brightness). The electrical device also comprises an onboard controller configured to monitor the charging channel, and upon detecting an electrical device connected via the charging channel, the onboard controller decreases the output power to a second output power level (e.g., a second brightness) to conserve power.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Energizer Brands, LLCInventors: Michael J. Brandon, II, Stephen E. Osmialowski, Liu Jing
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Patent number: 8970166Abstract: An inductive battery system includes a primary coil system (102) and an inductive battery (122). The primary coil system (102) provides inductive power (106). The inductive battery (122) includes a secondary coil system (108), charge circuitry (110), output circuitry (112), and an internal battery (114). The secondary coil system (108) receives the inductive power (106) and provides electrical power. The charge circuitry (110) receives the electrical power and supplies suitable power to the internal battery (114) for charging and/or device operation. The output circuitry (112) receives electrical energy from the internal battery (114) and provides the electrical energy external to the system (100) as external power (124). The internal battery (114) stores the received electrical power from the charge circuitry (110) and supplies the electrical power to the output circuitry (112).Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Peter F. Hoffman, Stephen E. Osmialowski
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Patent number: 8717034Abstract: A lighting system (10) is provided that includes at least one lighting device (14A,14B,14C), a plurality of external power sources (20,22,24,26,27) and an internal power source (16) applying a first electrical current to illuminate at least one lighting source (18A,18B,18C), wherein the internal power source (16) supplies the first electrical current. Further, a fuel gauging system and method (1230) detects an electrochemical composition of a power source (16,20,22,24,26,27), which can be at least one of the internal power source (16) and the external power source (20,22,24,26,27), and then determines a state of charge of the power source (16,20,22,24,26,27) based upon the determined electrochemical composition of the power source (16,20,22,24,26,27).Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: John D. Crawford, Peter F. Hoffman, David A. Spartano, Frank F. Huang, Adam R. Jakubiak, Stephen E. Osmialowski
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Publication number: 20120194197Abstract: A lighting system is provided that includes at least one lighting device, at least one connector, and a plurality of external power sources. The at least one lighting device includes at least one lighting source, and an internal power source applying a first electrical current to illuminate the at least one lighting element, wherein the internal power source supplies the first electrical current. The at least one connector electrically connects to the at least one lighting device. The plurality of external power sources include at least first and second external power sources that are adapted to be electrically connected to the at least one lighting device by the at least one connector. Further, a fuel gauging system and method detects an electrochemical composition of a power source, which can be at least one of the internal power source and the external power source, and then determines a state of charge of the power source based upon the determined electrochemical composition of the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.Inventors: John D. Crawford, Peter F. Hoffman, David A. Spartano, Frank F. Huang, Adam R. Jakubiak, Stephen E. Osmialowski
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Patent number: 8120268Abstract: A lighting device is generally illustrated having a light body having forward facing light sources including a visible white light source, visible colored light source and an infrared light source. Additionally, a side facing light source is provided. The light body also includes switches for activating the visible light sources and a three-position switch for activating the IR light source and the side facing light source. The light source of the lighting device may further be controlled based on a detected chemistry composition of the power source.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: David A. Spartano, Peter F. Hoffman, Frank F Huang, Stephen E. Osmialowski, Adam R. Jakubiak
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Publication number: 20110241617Abstract: An inductive battery system includes a primary coil system (102) and an inductive battery (122). The primary coil system (102) provides inductive power (106). The inductive battery (122) includes a secondary coil system (108), charge circuitry (110), output circuitry (112), and an internal battery (114). The secondary coil system (108) receives the inductive power (106) and provides electrical power. The charge circuitry (110) receives the electrical power and supplies suitable power to the internal battery (114) for charging and/or device operation. The output circuitry (112) receives electrical energy from the internal battery (114) and provides the electrical energy external to the system (100) as external power (124). The internal battery (114) stores the received electrical power from the charge circuitry (110) and supplies the electrical power to the output circuitry (112).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Peter F. Hoffman, Stephen E. Osmialowski
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Publication number: 20110068748Abstract: A battery power routing circuit includes a first battery contact block with first positive battery electrical contact and a first negative battery electrical contact, and a second battery contact block, with a second positive battery electrical contact and a second negative battery electrical contact. A positive terminal is in electrical communication with the first and second positive battery electrical contacts, and a negative terminal is in electrical communication with the first and second battery negative electrical contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.Inventor: Stephen E. Osmialowski
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Publication number: 20090189547Abstract: A lighting device is generally illustrated having a light body having forward facing light sources including a visible white light source, visible colored light source and an infrared light source. Additionally, a side facing light source is provided. The light body also includes switches for activating the visible light sources and a three-position switch for activating the IR light source and the side facing light source. The light source of the lighting device may further be controlled based on a detected chemistry composition of the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.Inventors: David A. Spartano, Peter F. Hoffman, Frank F. Huang, Stephen E. Osmialowski, Adam R. Jakubiak
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Publication number: 20090189614Abstract: A lighting system is provided that includes at least one lighting device, at least one connector, and a plurality of external power sources. The at least one lighting device includes at least one lighting source, and an internal power source applying a first electrical current to illuminate the at least one lighting element, wherein the internal power source supplies the first electrical current. The at least one connector electrically connects to the at least one lighting device. The plurality of external power sources include at least first and second external power sources that are adapted to be electrically connected to the at least one lighting device by the at least one connector. Further, a fuel gauging system and method detects an electrochemical composition of a power source, which can be at least one of the internal power source and the external power source, and then determines a state of charge of the power source based upon the determined electrochemical composition of the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.Inventors: John D. Crawford, Peter F. Hoffman, David A. Spartano, Frank F. Huang, Adam R. Jakubiak, Stephen E. Osmialowski