Patents by Inventor Ernest Adolph

Ernest Adolph 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).

  • Programmable electricity consumption monitoring system and method
    Patent number: 7043380
    Abstract: A programmable system for monitoring electricity consumption by a residence or business, including: (a) a Measuring Transmitting Unit integrated in a main circuit breaker or utility meter in the residence or business; comprising: (1) a means of receiving AC analog signals, converting the AC analog signals to DC analog signals, summing the DC analog signals, and outputting the information; (2) a microcontroller; (3) a power line carrier transmission interface controller; and (4) a power supply for powering the Measuring Transmitting Unit; and (b) a programmable Receiving Display Unit, comprising: (1) a power supply for powering the Receiving Display Unit; (2) a power plug; (3) a power line carrier transmission interface controller; (4) a data decoder; (5) a microcontroller; (6) memory associated with the microcontroller; (7) a visual display; and (8) a mechanism for inputting to the Receiving Display Unit; and wherein the Measuring Transmitting Unit translates current to digitally encoded signals, and trans
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventors: Ernest Adolph Rodenberg, III, Robert Richard Borden
  • Petunia Plant Named Michel
    Patent number: PP10234
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named `Michel`, characterized by its bright red flowers; floriferous with numerous flowers per plant; early flowering; vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; spreading plant habit and freely branching; strong, healthy foliage; and moderate tolerance to rain, drought and temperature extremes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Plantagen S.A.
    Inventor: Ernest Adolph
  • Petunia plant named `Sven`
    Patent number: PP10235
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named `Sven`, characterized by its white flowers with yellow throat and venation; floriferous with numerous flowers per plant; early flowering; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; spreading plant habit and freely branching; rounded leaf shape; pleasant fragrance; narrow sepals; flowers have good weather resistance; and resistance to phytopathological mildews.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Plantagen S.A.
    Inventor: Ernest Adolph
  • Petunia plant named `Isidore`
    Patent number: PP10242
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named `Isidore`, characterized by its large bright purple flowers; floriferous with numerous flowers per plant; early flowering; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; spreading plant habit and freely branching; strong, healthy foliage; strong and fast rooting; good weather resistance; and resistance to phytopathological mildews.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Plantagen S.A.
    Inventor: Ernest Adolph
  • Petunia plant named `Albert`
    Patent number: PP10309
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named `Albert`, characterized by its purple flowers with reddish purple veins; flowers that do not close at night; floriferous with numerous flowers per plant; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; spreading plant habit and freely branching; and weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Plantagen S.A.
    Inventor: Ernest Adolph