Patents by Inventor Christopher Briand Scherer

Christopher Briand Scherer 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).

  • Networking cable tracer system
    Patent number: 10785136
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a tracer function for networked cable systems used for data or power transmission. A self contained and self powered indicator circuit is described that enables tracing the location of both ends of a networked cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: MERTEK INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Briand Scherer, Jonathan Keith Sholtis
  • NETWORKING CABLE TRACER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190349276
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a tracer function for networked cable systems used for data or power transmission. A self contained and self powered indicator circuit is described that enables tracing the location of both ends of a networked cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher Briand Scherer, Jonathan Keith Sholtis
  • Networking cable tracer system
    Patent number: 9577904
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a tracer function for networked cable systems used for data or power transmission. A self contained and self powered indicator circuit is described that enables tracing the location of both ends of a networked cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: MERTEK INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Briand Scherer, Jonathan Keith Sholtis
  • Networking Cable Tracer System
    Publication number: 20160020975
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a tracer function for networked cable systems used for data or power transmission. A self contained and self powered indicator circuit is described that enables tracing the location of both ends of a networked cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher Briand Scherer, Jonathan Keith Sholtis
  • Networking cable tracer system
    Patent number: 9196975
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a tracer function for networked cable systems used for data or power transmission. A self contained and self powered indicator circuit is described that enables tracing the location of both ends of a networked cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: MERTEK INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Briand Scherer, Jonathon Keith Sholtis
  • Active keystone jack
    Patent number: 8827748
    Abstract: An advanced keystone jack for use in Ethernet cabling systems that enables the display of jack status, IP address, MAC address, power status, equipment type, location of far end, security setting on the jack and security lock-out status of the circuitry. The system is self contained and powered from POE power or a common power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher Briand Scherer, Jonathon Keith Sholtis
  • Active Keystone Jack
    Publication number: 20130316583
    Abstract: An advanced keystone jack for use in Ethernet cabling systems that enables the display of jack status, IP address, MAC address, power status, equipment type, location of far end, security setting on the jack and security lock-out status of the circuitry. The system is self contained and powered from POE power or a common power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher Briand Scherer, Jonathon Keith Sholtis
  • Networking Cable Tracer System
    Publication number: 20130039624
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a tracer function for networked cable systems used for data or power transmission. A self contained and self powered indicator circuit is described that enables tracing the location of both ends of a networked cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher Briand Scherer, Jonathon Keith Sholtis
  • Networking cable tracer system
    Patent number: 7221284
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a tracer function for networked cable systems used in information technology. A self contained and self powered indicator circuit is described that enables tracing the location of both ends of a networked cable without the use of external test equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Mertek Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Briand Scherer, Jonathan Keith Sholtis