Patents by Inventor Curtis N. Kell

Curtis N. Kell 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).

  • Publication number: 20260221768
    Abstract: A power supply system for use with an electrical generator includes a power inlet mounted to an outside surface building wall, and a power receptacle arrangement mounted to an inside surface of the building wall. The power inlet receives power from the generator. An electrical conductor arrangement extends between the power inlet and the power receptacle arrangement for supplying electrical power from the generator. The power receptable arrangement includes a housing, and one or more circuit breakers are contained within the housing. Each circuit breaker may be a pushbutton-type circuit breaker that includes a reset button accessible exteriorly of the housing. A lighting arrangement illuminates a surface of the housing, and is illuminated when the generator supplies power to the housing. The conductor arrangement includes a conduit that extends through the building wall, and conductors extending through the conduit that electrically interconnect the power inlet with the power receptacle arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2025
    Publication date: July 30, 2026
    Inventors: Curtis N. Kell, Christopher M. Flegel
  • Patent number: 12580372
    Abstract: A power inlet box includes a base, a front cover having an opening formed therein that is removably coupled to the base, and a cover cap pivotably connected to the front cover to temporarily cover the opening. The base, front cover, and cover cap define an interior. The base and the front cover may be made of different materials, for instance, a metallic base and a plastic front cover. The base and the front cover may also be made of the same material, such as plastic. Electrical outlet inserts and electrical inlet inserts may be releasably inserted into the opening. When the power inlet box is not being used, the cover cap may be pivoted to a closed position in which the opening is covered. Additionally, a window may be formed in the front cover to enable visual inspection within the box. The window may be substantially translucent or it may be substantially clear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Reliance Controls Corporation
    Inventor: Curtis N. Kell
  • Patent number: 12113341
    Abstract: A power inlet box has as housing with sidewalls and a bottom wall that define an interior. A socket is secured to the housing, to enable power from a power source to be provided to the power inlet box. Circuit breakers are secured to the bottom wall for providing overload protection in the power inlet box. Each circuit breaker includes a reset button located below the bottom wall within a recess defined by the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Reliance Controls Corporation
    Inventors: Neil A. Czarnecki, Curtis N. Kell, Benjamin F. Flegel
  • Publication number: 20240146043
    Abstract: A power inlet box has as housing with sidewalls and a bottom wall that define an interior. A socket is secured to the housing, to enable power from a power source to be provided to the power inlet box. Circuit breakers are secured to the bottom wall for providing overload protection in the power inlet box. Each circuit breaker includes a reset button located below the bottom wall within a recess defined by the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Neil A. Czarnecki, Curtis N. Kell, Benjamin F. Flegel
  • Publication number: 20240088637
    Abstract: A power inlet box includes a base, a front cover having an opening formed therein that is removably coupled to the base, and a cover cap pivotably connected to the front cover to temporarily cover the opening. The base, front cover, and cover cap define an interior. The base and the front cover may be made of different materials, for instance, a metallic base and a plastic front cover. The base and the front cover may also be made of the same material, such as plastic. Electrical outlet inserts and electrical inlet inserts may be releasably inserted into the opening. When the power inlet box is not being used, the cover cap may be pivoted to a closed position in which the opening is covered. Additionally, a window may be formed in the front cover to enable visual inspection within the box. The window may be substantially translucent or it may be substantially clear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventor: Curtis N. Kell
  • Patent number: 6909964
    Abstract: A vehicle locating system includes a first transmitter within the vehicle, the first transmitter is configured to transmit a location signal; and a key fob including: a receiver, a direction indicator, and wherein the direction indicator is configured to point towards the first transmitter in response to receipt of the location signal by the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray G. Armstrong, Robert A. Perisho, Jr., Curtis N. Kell
  • Publication number: 20040006426
    Abstract: A vehicle locating system includes a first transmitter within the vehicle, the first transmitter is configured to transmit a location signal; and a key fob including: a receiver, a direction indicator, and wherein the direction indicator is configured to point towards the first transmitter in response to receipt of the location signal by the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Ray G. Armstrong, Robert A. Perisho, Curtis N. Kell
  • Patent number: 4990906
    Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device is disclosed which includes an electronically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) which stores a modifiable code which must be matched by an input code in order to start the vehicle. The ignition key includes a resistor pellet, engaged by contact in the ignition lock assembly, which is measured to provide the input code. To avoid problems associated with intermittent contact engagement with the resistor pellet, circuitry is provided to control the resistor measurement cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Delco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Curtis N. Kell, R. Clark Griffin, John M. Dikeman, Mario D. Nemirovsky