Patents by Inventor Brian Hodd

Brian Hodd 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: 11462871
    Abstract: A power supply unit for use with one or more motorized architectural-structure coverings is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, the power supply unit includes one or more features to simplify installation. For example, in one embodiment, the power supply unit does not require an installer to access an internal compartment of the power supply unit. In addition, and/or alternatively, in one embodiment, a cable extending between the power supply unit and the motorized architectural-structure covering include same gender connectors for facilitating easier installation and reducing installation errors. In one embodiment, the power supply unit includes a power connector accessible through an outer surface thereof for receiving line-voltage and a plurality of low-voltage connectors accessible through the outer surface for supplying low-voltage to a plurality of motorized architectural-structure coverings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Kovach, Kevin M. Dann, Jesse Perreault, Brian Hodd
  • Publication number: 20210119473
    Abstract: A power supply unit for use with one or more motorized architectural-structure coverings is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, the power supply unit includes one or more features to simplify installation. For example, in one embodiment, the power supply unit does not require an installer to access an internal compartment of the power supply unit. In addition, and/or alternatively, in one embodiment, a cable extending between the power supply unit and the motorized architectural-structure covering include same gender connectors for facilitating easier installation and reducing installation errors. In one embodiment, the power supply unit includes a power connector accessible through an outer surface thereof for receiving line-voltage and a plurality of low-voltage connectors accessible through the outer surface for supplying low-voltage to a plurality of motorized architectural-structure coverings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Kovach, Kevin M. Dann, Jesse Perreault, Brian Hodd