Patents by Inventor Brian Allen Amacher
Brian Allen Amacher 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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Patent number: 9325161Abstract: A universal receptacle cover for an electrical receptacle is provided. The universal receptacle cover includes a base, a neck supported by the base, and a cap coupled to the neck, the cap moving between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In some cases, a portion of the universal receptacle cover consists essentially of a material transparent to visible light. In some cases, the universal receptacle cover is sized and shaped to completely cover standard electrical receptacles when the cap is in the closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Trystar, Inc.Inventors: Frederick Alan Dahl, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher
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Patent number: 9271413Abstract: A shelter for protecting a portable electrical inlet/outlet (PEIO) includes a base and a cover. In some examples, the base includes a platform to support a body of the PEIO, and the platform is configured to segregate the PEIO body from water that may accumulate. In some examples, the cover configured to mate with the base to substantially enclose the platform. Upon being inserted into the shelter, the PEIO may be protected from unwanted elements, such as rain, snow, unintended contact by humans or animals, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Trystar, Inc.Inventors: Frederick Alan Dahl, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher
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Patent number: 9071043Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a docking station that prevents electrical cables (e.g., from a portable power generator or other temporary power source) from even being connected to connectors in the interior of the docking station while the building's electrical system (or other electrical load) is in electrical communication with the utility. The docking station can include a cabinet with two doors that swing in different directions and a locking mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of those doors. In preferred embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a trapped-key lock. Embodiments of the present invention can be used in applications other than docking stations.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Trystar, Inc.Inventors: Steven Matthew Takata, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher, Nicholas Goebel
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Publication number: 20150155691Abstract: A universal receptacle cover for an electrical receptacle is provided. The universal receptacle cover includes a base, a neck supported by the base, and a cap coupled to the neck, the cap moving between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In some cases, a portion of the universal receptacle cover consists essentially of a material transparent to visible light. In some cases, the universal receptacle cover is sized and shaped to completely cover standard electrical receptacles when the cap is in the closed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: TRYSTAR, INC.Inventors: Frederick Alan Dahl, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher
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Publication number: 20150099405Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for connecting electrical cables to electrical devices via mechanical lugs. Illustrative mechanical lug can include a body portion, a connection point, an electrical cable fastener, a shoulder portion, a neck portion, and an electrical device fastener. The connection point may include grooves, which can be adapted to increase the surface area of contact between the electrical cable and the mechanical lug and/or to grip the electrical cable to inhibit inadvertent disconnection. The mechanical lug may include turn prevents to inhibit rotation of the mechanical lug. Embodiments of the invention may include a method for connecting an electrical cable to an electrical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Frederick Alan Dahl, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher
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Publication number: 20140138147Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a docking station that prevents electrical cables (e.g., from a portable power generator or other temporary power source) from even being connected to connectors in the interior of the docking station while the building's electrical system (or other electrical load) is in electrical communication with the utility. The docking station can include a cabinet with two doors that swing in different directions and a locking mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of those doors. In preferred embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a trapped-key lock. Embodiments of the present invention can be used in applications other than docking stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Trystar, IncInventors: Steven Matthew Takata, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher, Nicholas Goebel
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Publication number: 20140076601Abstract: An enclosure, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, comprises a plurality of peripheral frame members, a plurality of corner frame members, a plurality of corner members, a plurality of primary surface sheets, and a plurality of secondary surface sheets. In preferred embodiments, the components of the enclosure are joined together in a manner that inhibits liquids from accessing the junctions between the components. In this manner, the interior of the enclosure can be shielded from various weather and other conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Trystar, Inc.Inventors: Steven Matthew Takata, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher, Jason Robert DeMars, Christopher Alan Dahl
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Patent number: 8616661Abstract: An enclosure, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, comprises a plurality of peripheral frame members, a plurality of corner frame members, a plurality of corner members, a plurality of primary surface sheets, and a plurality of secondary surface sheets. In preferred embodiments, the components of the enclosure are joined together in a manner that inhibits liquids from accessing the junctions between the components. In this manner, the interior of the enclosure can be shielded from various weather and other conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Trystar, Inc.Inventors: Steven Matthew Takata, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher, Jason Robert DeMars, Christopher Alan Dahl
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Publication number: 20130264111Abstract: A shelter for protecting a portable electrical inlet/outlet (PEIO) includes a base and a cover. In some examples, the base includes a platform to support a body of the PEIO, and the platform is configured to segregate the PEIO body from water that may accumulate. In some examples, the cover configured to mate with the base to substantially enclose the platform. Upon being inserted into the shelter, the PEIO may be protected from unwanted elements, such as rain, snow, unintended contact by humans or animals, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Frederick Alan Dahl, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher
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Patent number: 8476540Abstract: A shelter for protecting a portable electrical inlet/outlet (PEIO) includes a base and a cover. In some examples, the base includes a platform to support a body of the PEIO, and the platform is configured to segregate the PEIO body from water that may accumulate. In some examples, the cover configured to mate with the base to substantially enclose the platform. Upon being inserted into the shelter, the PEIO may be protected from unwanted elements, such as rain, snow, unintended contact by humans or animals, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Trystar, Inc.Inventors: Frederick Alan Dahl, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher
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Publication number: 20130148269Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a docking station that prevents electrical cables (e.g., from a portable power generator or other temporary power source) from even being connected to connectors in the interior of the docking station while the building's electrical system (or other electrical load) is in electrical communication with the utility. The docking station can include a cabinet with two doors that swing in different directions and a locking mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of those doors. In preferred embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a trapped-key lock. Embodiments of the present invention can be used in applications other than docking stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Steven Matthew Takata, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher, Nicholas Goebel
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Publication number: 20130146321Abstract: An enclosure, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, comprises a plurality of peripheral frame members, a plurality of corner frame members, a plurality of corner members, a plurality of primary surface sheets, and a plurality of secondary surface sheets. In preferred embodiments, the components of the enclosure are joined together in a manner that inhibits liquids from accessing the junctions between the components. In this manner, the interior of the enclosure can be shielded from various weather and other conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: TRYSTAR, INC.Inventors: Steven Matthew Takata, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher, Jason Robert DeMars, Christopher Alan Dahl
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Patent number: 8395883Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a docking station that prevents electrical cables (e.g., from a portable power generator or other temporary power source) from even being connected to connectors in the interior of the docking station while the building's electrical system (or other electrical load) is in electrical communication with the utility. The docking station can include a cabinet with two doors that swing in different directions and a locking mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of those doors. In preferred embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a trapped-key lock. Embodiments of the present invention can be used in applications other than docking stations.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Trystar, Inc.Inventors: Steven Matthew Takata, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher, Nicholas Goebel
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Publication number: 20120145451Abstract: A shelter for protecting a portable electrical inlet/outlet (PEIO) includes a base and a cover. In some examples, the base includes a platform to support a body of the PEIO, and the platform is configured to segregate the PEIO body from water that may accumulate. In some examples, the cover configured to mate with the base to substantially enclose the platform. Upon being inserted into the shelter, the PEIO may be protected from unwanted elements, such as rain, snow, unintended contact by humans or animals, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: BRIDGEWATER TECH, INC.Inventors: Frederick Alan Dahl, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher
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Publication number: 20120147550Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a docking station that prevents electrical cables (e.g., from a portable power generator or other temporary power source) from even being connected to connectors in the interior of the docking station while the building's electrical system (or other electrical load) is in electrical communication with the utility. The docking station can include a cabinet with two doors that swing in different directions and a locking mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of those doors. In preferred embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a trapped-key lock. Embodiments of the present invention can be used in applications other than docking stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: BRIDGEWATER TECH, INC.Inventors: Steven Matthew Takata, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher, Nicholas Goebel
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Patent number: D682218Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Trystar, Inc.Inventors: Steven Matthew Takata, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher, Jason Robert DeMars, Christopher Alan Dahl
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Patent number: D689024Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Trystar, Inc.Inventors: Steven Matthew Takata, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher, Jason Robert DeMars, Christopher Alan Dahl
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Patent number: D709461Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Trystar, Inc.Inventors: Frederick Alan Dahl, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher