Patents by Inventor Henry J. Howell

Henry J. Howell 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: 20250137305
    Abstract: A door lock system includes a first component mounted on one side of a door and a second component mounted on the opposite side. The system features a structure that mechanically connects the two components, designed to pass through the gap between the closed door and its frame. Additionally, the system incorporates a communication link between the first and second components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Sean D. Watkins, Michael A. Luebke, R. Camden Robinson, Henry J. Howell, Ancel Curativo
  • Patent number: 10884074
    Abstract: A power supply device includes an electrical connector and a power interrupt system. The electrical connector is configured to facilitate electrically coupling an electronic device to a power source to at least one of charge and power the electronic device. The power interrupt system selectively couples the power source to the electrical connector. The power interrupt system is configured to (a) provide energy to the electrical connector in response to at least one of (i) a first user request and (ii) a determination that the electronic device is coupled to the electrical connector, and (b) limit the energy provided to the electrical connector at least one of (i) in response to a second user request, (ii) in response to a determination that the electronic device is decoupled from the electrical connector, and (iii) after a threshold elapsed time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Sterling Robison, Walker Ford, Keyvan Vasefi, Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell
  • Publication number: 20200335741
    Abstract: An energy storage and power supply device includes a housing defining an internal cavity configured to receive a battery, a top portion coupled to the housing, and a module. The top portion has an outer periphery including a first face and an opposing second face. The top portion defines a slot that extends entirely across the top portion and through the outer periphery such that the slot defines a first aperture in the first face and a second aperture in the opposing second face. The module is removably received by the slot. The module has a first end that is received by the first aperture and an opposing second end that is received by the second aperture when disposed in the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite, Keyvan Vasefi, Walker Ford, Sterling Robison
  • Patent number: 10727458
    Abstract: An energy storage and power supply device includes a housing, an energy storage unit disposed within the housing, a top portion extending from the housing, a first module, and a different, second module. The top portion defines a cavity. The first module and the second module are interchangeable and removably receivable within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite, Keyvan Vasefi, Walker Ford, Sterling Robison
  • Patent number: 10404205
    Abstract: A solar panel assembly includes a solar panel and a module releasably coupled to the solar panel. The solar panel includes a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of solar cells provided along the front surface. The plurality of solar cells are configured to absorb light energy from a light source to generate electrical power. The module includes a support that is selectively repositionable between a first orientation and a second orientation and a load device attached to the support and electrically coupled to the plurality of solar cells such that the module stores electrical energy produced by the plurality of solar cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Fred Lillywhite, Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Keyvan Vasefi, Walker Ford, Ryan M. Weese, Richard Evans
  • Publication number: 20180238954
    Abstract: A power supply device includes an electrical connector and a power interrupt system. The electrical connector is configured to facilitate electrically coupling an electronic device to a power source to at least one of charge and power the electronic device. The power interrupt system selectively couples the power source to the electrical connector. The power interrupt system is configured to (a) provide energy to the electrical connector in response to at least one of (i) a first user request and (ii) a determination that the electronic device is coupled to the electrical connector, and (b) limit the energy provided to the electrical connector at least one of (i) in response to a second user request, (ii) in response to a determination that the electronic device is decoupled from the electrical connector, and (iii) after a threshold elapsed time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Sterling Robison, Walker Ford, Keyvan Vasefi, Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell
  • Patent number: 9979215
    Abstract: A portable energy storage and power supply system includes a first housing member, a second housing member coupled to the first housing member, a gasket coupling the first housing member with the second housing member, a battery, and a connector assembly coupled to the battery. The first housing member and the second housing member define an internal space. The battery is disposed within the internal space and configured to store electrical power. The connector assembly includes a shield having an open end and a closed end, a grommet disposed around an outer surface of the shield, and a cap disposed over the closed end of the shield and coupled to the grommet. The grommet is configured to reduce moisture penetration into the internal space of the first housing member and the second housing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Robert E. Workman, Norman Krantz, Fred Lillywhite, Keyvan Vasefi, Walker Ford, Sterling Robison, Henry J. Howell, Jaremy Butler
  • Patent number: 9923393
    Abstract: An energy storage and power supply system includes a body having a first end and an opposing second end, a battery pack disposed within the body, a first connector disposed at the first end of the body and electrically coupled to the battery pack, the first connector including a male connector configured to receive electrical power to charge the battery pack, a second connector disposed at the opposing second end of the body and electrically coupled to the battery pack, the second connector including a female connector configured to provide a power output from the battery pack, and a collar slidably coupled to the opposing second end of the body and movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The collar is configured to engage with and thereby retain an accessory when selectively reoriented into the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Robert E. Workman, Norman Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite, Jaremy Butler, Walker Ford, Keyvan Vasefi, Sterling Robison, Michael Roner
  • Publication number: 20180034015
    Abstract: An energy storage and power supply device includes a housing, an energy storage unit disposed within the housing, a top portion extending from the housing, a first module, and a different, second module. The top portion defines a cavity. The first module and the second module are interchangeable and removably receivable within the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite, Keyvan Vasefi, Walker Ford, Sterling Robison
  • Patent number: D807285
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite
  • Patent number: D809687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Russell D. Thurgood
  • Patent number: D810979
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Russell D. Thurgood
  • Patent number: D813162
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite
  • Patent number: D813802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite
  • Patent number: D821310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite
  • Patent number: D823797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell
  • Patent number: D833660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite, Keyvan Vasefi
  • Patent number: D844872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell
  • Patent number: D852141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell
  • Patent number: D916005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite