Patents by Inventor Alan J. Bergum

Alan J. Bergum 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: 10996126
    Abstract: A pressure transducer assembly comprises a pressure transducer, a cable, an expandable member, and a vented connector. The cable includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a vent tube. The proximal end is operatively connected to the pressure transducer. The expandable member is operatively connected to the vent tube proximate the distal end. The vented connector is operatively connected to the distal end, and the vented connector is configured and arranged to allow exposure of the vent tube to atmospheric conditions when in a disconnected configuration and to prevent exposure of the vent tube to atmospheric conditions when in a connected configuration. The expandable member accommodates changes in air pressure within the vent tube when the vented connector is in the connected configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: S.J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Bergum
  • Publication number: 20200103299
    Abstract: A pressure transducer assembly comprises a pressure transducer, a cable, an expandable member, and a vented connector. The cable includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a vent tube. The proximal end is operatively connected to the pressure transducer. The expandable member is operatively connected to the vent tube proximate the distal end. The vented connector is operatively connected to the distal end, and the vented connector is configured and arranged to allow exposure of the vent tube to atmospheric conditions when in a disconnected configuration and to prevent exposure of the vent tube to atmospheric conditions when in a connected configuration. The expandable member accommodates changes in air pressure within the vent tube when the vented connector is in the connected configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: S.J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Bergum
  • Patent number: 10141141
    Abstract: A magnetically activated switch comprises an arm member, an actuating member, and a switch. The arm member has a first magnet and the actuating member has a second magnet. The actuating member is configured and arranged to move relative to the arm member thereby moving the second magnet relative to the first magnet. The second magnet has a repulsion force to the first magnet. The switch has a contact. Movement of the second magnet in a first direction past the first magnet positions the contact in an open position and movement of the second magnet in a second direction past the first magnet positions the contact in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: S. J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Bergum
  • Publication number: 20170250041
    Abstract: A magnetically activated switch comprises an arm member, an actuating member, and a switch. The arm member has a first magnet and the actuating member has a second magnet. The actuating member is configured and arranged to move relative to the arm member thereby moving the second magnet relative to the first magnet. The second magnet has a repulsion force to the first magnet. The switch has a contact. Movement of the second magnet in a first direction past the first magnet positions the contact in an open position and movement of the second magnet in a second direction past the first magnet positions the contact in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventor: Alan J. Bergum
  • Patent number: 9748744
    Abstract: A electrical enclosure with interchangeable pedestal mounting system for an electrical enclosure that may be attached to different types of pedestals. The electrical enclosure with interchangeable pedestal mounting system generally includes a base having a mounting structure that allows for attachment of the base to at least two different pedestals. The mounting structure includes one or more support members that allow for attachment to a rectangular pedestal or a circular pedestal thereby allowing an installer to utilize their preferred pedestal type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: S.J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Bergum
  • Patent number: 9583867
    Abstract: A water impermeable electrical junction system for effectively preventing water and debris from contacting electrical connections. The water impermeable electrical junction system generally includes a base, a plurality of first seal members connected to the base, a plurality of first connectors positioned within the first seal members, a plurality of a second seal members that physically connect to the first seal members, and a plurality of second connectors positioned within the second seal members. The first connectors and the second connectors electrically connect to one another with the first seal members and second seal members covering the first connectors and second connectors to prevent the entry of liquids inside of the seal members or to make contact with the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: S.J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Bergum, Alain Julian Atchia
  • Patent number: 9559455
    Abstract: A water impermeable electrical junction system for effectively preventing a contaminant such as liquid, water, and debris from contacting electrical connections. The water impermeable electrical junction system generally includes a base, a first seal member connected to the base, a first connector positioned within the first seal member, a second seal member configured and arranged to operatively connect to the first seal member, and a second connector positioned within the second seal member. The first connector and the second connector electrically connect to one another with the first seal member and second seal member covering the first connector and second connector to prevent the entry of a contaminant inside of the seal members or to make contact with the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: S.J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Bergum, Alain Julian Atchia
  • Patent number: 9472932
    Abstract: An electrical enclosure cord stowage system for effectively stowing a cable within an electrical enclosure. The electrical enclosure cord stowage system generally includes a base adapted to support at least one electrical component, a cover adapted to selectively enclose the at least one electrical component with respect to the base, and a receiver opening within the base, wherein the receiver opening is adapted to receive at least a portion of a power cable and/or power connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: S.J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Bergum
  • Publication number: 20160118778
    Abstract: An electrical enclosure cord stowage system for effectively stowing a cable within an electrical enclosure. The electrical enclosure cord stowage system generally includes a base adapted to support at least one electrical component, a cover adapted to selectively enclose the at least one electrical component with respect to the base, and a receiver opening within the base, wherein the receiver opening is adapted to receive at least a portion of a power cable and/or power connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventor: Alan J. Bergum
  • Publication number: 20150364902
    Abstract: A electrical enclosure with interchangeable pedestal mounting system for an electrical enclosure that may be attached to different types of pedestals. The electrical enclosure with interchangeable pedestal mounting system generally includes a base having a mounting structure that allows for attachment of the base to at least two different pedestals. The mounting structure includes one or more support members that allow for attachment to a rectangular pedestal or a circular pedestal thereby allowing an installer to utilize their preferred pedestal type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventor: Alan J. Bergum
  • Publication number: 20150333436
    Abstract: A water impermeable electrical junction system for effectively preventing water and debris from contacting electrical connections. The water impermeable electrical junction system generally includes a base, a plurality of first seal members connected to the base, a plurality of first connectors positioned within the first seal members, a plurality of a second seal members that physically connect to the first seal members, and a plurality of second connectors positioned within the second seal members. The first connectors and the second connectors electrically connect to one another with the first seal members and second seal members covering the first connectors and second connectors to prevent the entry of liquids inside of the seal members or to make contact with the connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: S.J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Bergum, Alain Julian Atchia
  • Publication number: 20150332882
    Abstract: A high temperature float switch system for usage in high temperature environments. The high temperature float switch system generally includes a housing having a double wall design that houses a switch unit within the inner wall. The double wall design is comprised of an inner wall positioned within an outer housing. An intermediate space is preferably between at least a portion of the inner wall and the outer housing to receive any water vapor that passes through the outer housing thereby preventing the entry of the water vapor into the interior space of the inner wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: S.J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Bergum
  • Publication number: 20150333438
    Abstract: A water impermeable electrical junction system for effectively preventing a contaminant such as liquid, water, and debris from contacting electrical connections. The water impermeable electrical junction system generally includes a base, a first seal member connected to the base, a first connector positioned within the first seal member, a second seal member configured and arranged to operatively connect to the first seal member, and a second connector positioned within the second seal member. The first connector and the second connector electrically connect to one another with the first seal member and second seal member covering the first connector and second connector to prevent the entry of a contaminant inside of the seal members or to make contact with the connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Alan J. BERGUM, Alain Julian ATCHIA
  • Patent number: 8567242
    Abstract: A pressure sensor venting system for efficiently and accurately measuring a liquid level. The pressure sensor venting system generally includes a housing, a pressure transducer within the housing, a diaphragm, a pressure passage fluidly connecting the pressure transducer and a pressurized liquid from the diaphragm, and a first vent tube that is fluidly connected to the pressure transducer opposite of the pressure passage. The distal end of the first vent tube extends outwardly from the housing and extends a distance into a second vent tube. The second vent tube is fluidly connected to liquid resistant vent that is positioned within the interior space of the liquid container and above the liquid level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: S.J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Bergum
  • Patent number: D780703
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: S.J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Bergum
  • Patent number: D803168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: S. J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Bergum
  • Patent number: D817455
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: S. J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Bergum
  • Patent number: D818441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: S.J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Bergum, Jonathan F. Newell
  • Patent number: D837745
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: S.J. Electro Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Bergum, Jonathan F. Newell
  • Patent number: D963196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: S.J. Electro Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Dustin J. Wirth, Alain J. Atchia, Alan J. Bergum