Patents by Inventor Gordon W. Young

Gordon W. Young 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: 8288890
    Abstract: This invention creates a simple, low cost mechanical transfer switch (called Gen/Safe) which provides users the ability to connect nearly any portable household generator to supply whole house power (to the limit of the particular generator) in the event of an emergency outage. Installed by the utility in less than five minutes, the switch provides visual confirmation of utility isolation while still allowing user supplied power not only from emergency sources, but also allows PV, wind, and other on-site power to operate normally to supply the home directly without interruption when possible. This connection is also suitable as an ongoing utility connection for user generated alternate energy power systems while providing an additional utility safety isolation factor for alternate power sources which must shut down when utility power fails; (to protect repair personnel).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: Gordon W. Young
  • Publication number: 20100181177
    Abstract: This invention creates a simple, low cost mechanical transfer switch (called Gen/Safe) which provides users the ability to connect nearly any portable household generator to supply whole house power (to the limit of the particular generator) in the event of an emergency outage. Installed by the utility in less than five minutes, the switch provides visual confirmation of utility isolation while still allowing user supplied power not only from emergency sources, but also allows PV, wind, and other on-site power to operate normally to supply the home directly without interruption when possible. This connection is also suitable as an ongoing utility connection for user generated alternate energy power systems while providing an additional utility safety isolation factor for alternate power sources which must shut down when utility power fails; (to protect repair personnel).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: Gordon W. Young
  • Patent number: 5703564
    Abstract: A mobile advertising device having a rotating display unit suspended from a cord that is preferably supported from a wand attached to a shelf unit in a store. The display unit has a battery powered motor that rotates a drum having a surface on which graphics are displayed and the display unit may include lights to attract the attention of customers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Klever-Kart, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul G. Begum, Gordon W. Young
  • Patent number: 4682957
    Abstract: A live presentation utilizing quality visual or audio supporting material may be given at at least one remote location from an originating location by use of standard voice grade telephone serivce by preparing a package of supporting material and transmitting such supporting material in advance of the presentation to the remote location. Such transmission may be, for example, by mail, courier, or nonrealtime electronic transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1987
    Inventor: Gordon W. Young