Patents by Inventor Alston Gareth Brooks

Alston Gareth Brooks 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: 8835764
    Abstract: Systems and other embodiments associated with a universal faceplate assembly are described. According to one embodiment, a faceplate includes a substantially planar plate base configured to mount on a wiring enclosure. At least one opening in the plate base is configured receive a receptacle. The opening is configured to receive receptacles of a first receptacle type or a second receptacle type. The faceplate also includes a faceplate notch in a front surface of the plate base configured to receive a receptacle tab. The receptacle tab is disposed on receptacles of the first receptacle type or the second receptacle type. The receptacle tab is configured to allow a fastener to pass through the faceplate notch and the receptacle tab to attach the receptacle to the faceplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Paul David Seff, Alston Gareth Brooks, Steven Christopher Saad
  • Patent number: 8757847
    Abstract: Systems and other embodiments associated with a light assembly are described. According to one embodiment, a system includes a substrate enclosed in a housing, where the housing prevents intrusion of environmental contaminants. At least one light emitting diode (LED) is mounted to the substrate. The substrate may be a printed circuit board. The LED is configured to receive direct current (DC) power. The system further includes a driver mounted to the substrate. The driver controls the LED. The driver is configured to receive analog current (AC) power. The driver converts the AC power to DC power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Paul David Seff, Alston Gareth Brooks
  • Publication number: 20140020925
    Abstract: Systems and other embodiments associated with a universal faceplate assembly are described. According to one embodiment, a faceplate includes a substantially planar plate base configured to mount on a wiring enclosure. At least one opening in the plate base is configured receive a receptacle. The opening is configured to receive receptacles of a first receptacle type or a second receptacle type. The faceplate also includes a faceplate notch in a front surface of the plate base configured to receive a receptacle tab. The receptacle tab is disposed on receptacles of the first receptacle type or the second receptacle type. The receptacle tab is configured to allow a fastener to pass through the faceplate notch and the receptacle tab to attach the receptacle to the faceplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul David SEFF, Alston Gareth BROOKS, Steven Christopher SAAD
  • Publication number: 20140003051
    Abstract: Systems and other embodiments associated with a light assembly are described. According to one embodiment, a system includes a substrate enclosed in a housing, where the housing prevents intrusion of environmental contaminants. At least one light emitting diode (LED) is mounted to the substrate. The substrate may be a printed circuit board. The LED is configured to receive direct current (DC) power. The system further includes a driver mounted to the substrate. The driver controls the LED. The driver is configured to receive analog current (AC) power. The driver converts the AC power to DC power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul David SEFF, Alston Gareth BROOKS
  • Patent number: 8089747
    Abstract: A power pedestal provides power to a vehicle and a structure disposed separate from the vehicle. The power pedestal includes a housing having an exterior, a first end fixed to a platform, and a second end disposed opposite and distal from the first end. A meter socket assembly is housed by the housing. At least one first branch circuit breaker and a second main circuit breaker are electrically connected to the meter socket assembly within the housing. At least one of the at least one first branch circuit breaker is electrically connected to the vehicle by a corresponding one of a number of first electrical conductors. The second main circuit breaker is electrically connected to the structure by a second electrical conductor. A meter, which is electrically connected to the meter socket assembly, measures electric energy consumed by the vehicle and the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Mitchell Storck, Barry James Sharp, Alston Gareth Brooks, Steven Christopher Saad, Paul David Seff
  • Publication number: 20100296230
    Abstract: A power pedestal provides power to a vehicle and a structure disposed separate from the vehicle. The power pedestal includes a housing having an exterior, a first end fixed to a platform, and a second end disposed opposite and distal from the first end. A meter socket assembly is housed by the housing. At least one first branch circuit breaker and a second main circuit breaker are electrically connected to the meter socket assembly within the housing. At least one of the at least one first branch circuit breaker is electrically connected to the vehicle by a corresponding one of a number of first electrical conductors. The second main circuit breaker is electrically connected to the structure by a second electrical conductor. A meter, which is electrically connected to the meter socket assembly, measures electric energy consumed by the vehicle and the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: GREGORY MITCHELL STORCK, Barry James Sharp, Alston Gareth Brooks, Steven Christopher Saad, Paul David Seff