Patents by Inventor Edward Gu

Edward Gu 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).

  • Combination GFCI/AFCI receptacle with class 2 power units
    Patent number: 9083180
    Abstract: A combination AC receptacle and low voltage class 2 power units are provided in a standard single strap flush wall-mount outlet so that portable battery operated electronic devices may be charged without having to use a special AC charger. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) and/or arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) capabilities are also provided so that this combination AC receptacle and low voltage class 2 power units, e.g., USB receptacles, may used in occupancy locations requiring such protections under current electrical building codes. A standard wall cover plate is used to finish off installation of this flush wall-mount outlet into a wall outlet box. Also a data interface may be provided to allow a PDA or PC to control smart wiring systems through the USB receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Rohit Sumerchand Dodal, Carlos Eduardo Restrepo, Alex Zhuang, Edward Gu
  • Combination GFCI/AFCI Receptacle with Class 2 Power Units
    Publication number: 20120292991
    Abstract: A combination AC receptacle and low voltage class 2 power units are provided in a standard single strap flush wall-mount outlet so that portable battery operated electronic devices may be charged without having to use a special AC charger. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) and/or arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) capabilities are also provided so that this combination AC receptacle and low voltage class 2 power units, e.g., USB receptacles, may used in occupancy locations requiring such protections under current electrical building codes. A standard wall cover plate is used to finish off installation of this flush wall-mount outlet into a wall outlet box. Also a data interface may be provided to allow a PDA or PC to control smart wiring systems through the USB receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Rohit Sumerchand Dodal, Carlos Eduardo Restrepo, Alex Zhuang, Edward Gu
  • Electrical receptacle
    Patent number: D703139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Rohit Sumerchand Dodal, Carlos Eduardo Restrepo, Alex Zhuang, Edward Gu
  • Electrical receptacle
    Patent number: D719511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Rohit Sumerchand Dodal, Carlos Eduardo Restrepo, Alex Zhuang, Edward Gu