Patents by Inventor James Porter
James Porter 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).
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Publication number: 20250303265Abstract: A motorized roller blade device for automatically urging rollerblades along a support surface includes a rollerblade and a pair of motors each integrated into a respective one of a plurality of rollers of the rollerblade. Each of the pair of motors rotates the respective roller when the pair of motors is turned on to facilitate the rollerblade to be driven along the support surface. A control unit is mounted to the boot for actuating or de-actuating each of the pair of motors. A remote control is held by the user of the rollerblade and the remote control is in remote communication with the control unit for remotely actuating or de-actuating the pair of motors to facilitate the user to remotely control the pair of motors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2024Publication date: October 2, 2025Inventor: James Porter
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Patent number: 11456138Abstract: In one embodiment, there is a fault interrupter device comprising at least one sensor comprising at least one first transformer having at least one outer region forming an outer periphery and at least one inner hollow region. There is also at least one second transformer that is disposed in the inner hollow region of the at least one first transformer. The transformers can be substantially circular in configuration, and more particularly, ring shaped. In another embodiment there is a rotatable latch which is used to selectively connect and disconnect a set of separable contacts to selectively disconnect power from the line side to the load side. The rotatable latch is in one embodiment coupled to a reset button. In at least one embodiment there is a slider which is configured to selectively prevent the manual tripping of the device.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Kamor, James Porter, Kurt Dykema
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Publication number: 20200035435Abstract: In one embodiment, there is a fault interrupter device comprising at least one sensor comprising at least one first transformer having at least one outer region forming an outer periphery and at least one inner hollow region. There is also at least one second transformer that is disposed in the inner hollow region of the at least one first transformer. The transformers can be substantially circular in configuration, and more particularly, ring shaped. In another embodiment there is a rotatable latch which is used to selectively connect and disconnect a set of separable contacts to selectively disconnect power from the line side to the load side. The rotatable latch is in one embodiment coupled to a reset button. In at least one embodiment there is a slider which is configured to selectively prevent the manual tripping of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Michael Kamor, James Porter, Kurt Dykema
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Patent number: 10483066Abstract: In one embodiment, there is a fault interrupter device comprising at least one sensor comprising at least one first transformer having at least one outer region forming an outer periphery and at least one inner hollow region. There is also at least one second transformer that is disposed in the inner hollow region of the at least one first transformer. The transformers can be substantially circular in configuration, and more particularly, ring shaped. In another embodiment there is a rotatable latch which is used to selectively connect and disconnect a set of separable contacts to selectively disconnect power from the line side to the load side. The rotatable latch is in one embodiment coupled to a reset button. In at least one embodiment there is a slider which is configured to selectively prevent the manual tripping of the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Kamor, James Porter, Kurt Dykema
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Patent number: 10097789Abstract: According to one embodiment, methods and systems are disclosed for converting multi-media content to multiple deliverable formats using a conversion workflow. For example, a single source content file can be captured and a plurality of deliverable content files can be derived from the single source content file. Each of the plurality of deliverable content files can be in a format specific to a different distribution channel. That is, a single source media file can be used to automatically build one or more distribution files for a particular channel or channels. Furthermore, the distribution files can be built including logos, branding, open/close graphics, ratings, promo material, etc. The inclusion of these elements can be based on a common set of business rules defining, for example, what elements should be included in different types of distribution files.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2013Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Starz Entertainment, LLCInventors: Stephen David Smith, James Porter, Ray Milius
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Publication number: 20170323752Abstract: In one embodiment, there is a fault interrupter device comprising at least one sensor comprising at least one first transformer having at least one outer region forming an outer periphery and at least one inner hollow region. There is also at least one second transformer that is disposed in the inner hollow region of the at least one first transformer. The transformers can be substantially circular in configuration, and more particularly, ring shaped. In another embodiment there is a rotatable latch which is used to selectively connect and disconnect a set of separable contacts to selectively disconnect power from the line side to the load side. The rotatable latch is in one embodiment coupled to a reset button. In at least one embodiment there is a slider which is configured to selectively prevent the manual tripping of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Kamor, James Porter, Kurt Dykema
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Patent number: 9679731Abstract: In one embodiment, there is a fault interrupter device comprising at least one sensor comprising at least one first transformer having at least one outer region forming an outer periphery and at least one inner hollow region. There is also at least one second transformer that is disposed in the inner hollow region of the at least one first transformer. The transformers can be substantially circular in configuration, and more particularly, ring shaped. In another embodiment there is a rotatable latch which is used to selectively connect and disconnect a set of separable contacts to selectively disconnect power from the line side to the load side. The rotatable latch is in one embodiment coupled to a reset button. In at least one embodiment there is a slider which is configured to selectively prevent the manual tripping of the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventors: Michael Kamor, James Porter, Kurt Dykema
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Publication number: 20150200070Abstract: In one embodiment, there is a fault interrupter device comprising at least one sensor comprising at least one first transformer having at least one outer region forming an outer periphery and at least one inner hollow region. There is also at least one second transformer that is disposed in the inner hollow region of the at least one first transformer. The transformers can be substantially circular in configuration, and more particularly, ring shaped. In another embodiment there is a rotatable latch which is used to selectively connect and disconnect a set of separable contacts to selectively disconnect power from the line side to the load side. The rotatable latch is in one embodiment coupled to a reset button. In at least one embodiment there is a slider which is configured to selectively prevent the manual tripping of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventors: Michael Kamor, James Porter, Kurt Dykema
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Patent number: 9053886Abstract: In one embodiment, there is a fault interrupter device comprising at least one sensor comprising at least one first transformer having at least one outer region forming an outer periphery and at least one inner hollow region. There is also at least one second transformer that is disposed in the inner hollow region of the at least one first transformer. The transformers can be substantially circular in configuration, and more particularly, ring shaped. In another embodiment there is a rotatable latch which is used to selectively connect and disconnect a set of separable contacts to selectively disconnect power from the line side to the load side. The rotatable latch is in one embodiment coupled to a reset button. In at least one embodiment there is a slider which is configured to selectively prevent the manual tripping of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Kamor, James Porter, Kurt Dykema
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Publication number: 20140055904Abstract: In one embodiment, there is a fault interrupter device comprising at least one sensor comprising at least one first transformer having at least one outer region forming an outer periphery and at least one inner hollow region. There is also at least one second transformer that is disposed in the inner hollow region of the at least one first transformer. The transformers can be substantially circular in configuration, and more particularly, ring shaped. In another embodiment there is a rotatable latch which is used to selectively connect and disconnect a set of separable contacts to selectively disconnect power from the line side to the load side. The rotatable latch is in one embodiment coupled to a reset button. In at least one embodiment there is a slider which is configured to selectively prevent the manual tripping of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Kamor, James Porter, Kurt Dykema
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Patent number: 8587914Abstract: In one embodiment, there is a fault interrupter device comprising at least one sensor comprising at least one first transformer having at least one outer region forming an outer periphery and at least one inner hollow region. There is also at least one second transformer that is disposed in the inner hollow region of the at least one first transformer. The transformers can be substantially circular in configuration, and more particularly, ring shaped. In another embodiment there is a rotatable latch which is used to selectively connect and disconnect a set of separable contacts to selectively disconnect power from the line side to the load side. The rotatable latch is in one embodiment coupled to a reset button. In at least one embodiment there is a slider which is configured to selectively prevent the manual tripping of the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Kamor, James Porter, Kurt Dykema
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Patent number: 8375416Abstract: According to one embodiment, methods and systems are disclosed for converting multi-media content to multiple deliverable formats using a conversion workflow. For example, a single source content file can be captured and a plurality of deliverable content files can be derived from the single source content file. Each of the plurality of deliverable content files can be in a format specific to a different distribution channel. That is, a single source media file can be used to automatically build one or more distribution files for a particular channel or channels. Furthermore, the distribution files can be built including logos, branding, open/close graphics, ratings, promo material, etc. The inclusion of these elements can be based on a common set of business rules defining, for example, what elements should be included in different types of distribution files.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Starz Entertainment, LLCInventors: Stephen David Smith, James Porter, Ray Milius
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Patent number: 7990663Abstract: A circuit interrupting device is disclosed that includes a first conductor, a second conductor, a switch between the first conductor and the second conductor wherein the switch is disposed to selectively connect and disconnect the first conductor and the second conductor, a circuit interrupter disposed to generate a circuit interrupting actuation signal, a solenoid coil and plunger assembly disposed to open the switch wherein the solenoid coil and plunger assembly is actuatable by the circuit interrupting actuation signal wherein movement of the plunger causes the switch to open, and a test assembly that is configured to enable a test of the circuit interrupter initiating at least a partial movement of the plunger in a test direction, from a pre-test configuration to a post-test configuration, without opening the switch.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Leviton Manufucturing Co., Inc.Inventors: William Ziegler, James Richter, Benjamin Moadel, Michael Kamor, James Porter, David Chan, Mario Angelides
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Publication number: 20110149453Abstract: In one embodiment, there is a fault interrupter device comprising at least one sensor comprising at least one first transformer having at least one outer region forming an outer periphery and at least one inner hollow region. There is also at least one second transformer that is disposed in the inner hollow region of the at least one first transformer. The transformers can be substantially circular in configuration, and more particularly, ring shaped. In another embodiment there is a rotatable latch which is used to selectively connect and disconnect a set of separable contacts to selectively disconnect power from the line side to the load side. The rotatable latch is in one embodiment coupled to a reset button. In at least one embodiment there is a slider which is configured to selectively prevent the manual tripping of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Michael KAMOR, James PORTER, Kurt DYKEMA
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Publication number: 20110084785Abstract: Resettable circuit interrupting devices, such as GFCI devices, that include reverse wiring protection, and optionally an independent trip portions and/or a reset lockout portion are provided. The reverse wiring protection operates at both the line and load sides of the device so that in the event line side wiring to the device is improperly connected to the load side, fault protection for the device remains. The trip portion operates independently of a circuit interrupting portion used to break the electrical continuity in one or more conductive paths in the device. The reset lockout portion prevents the reestablishing of electrical continuity in open conductive paths if the circuit interrupting portion is non-operational or if an open neutral condition exists.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2005Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: James Porter, James Richter, Frantz Germain, Armando Calixto
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Publication number: 20100259347Abstract: A circuit interrupting device is disclosed that includes a first conductor, a second conductor, a switch between the first conductor and the second conductor wherein the switch is disposed to selectively connect and disconnect the first conductor and the second conductor, a circuit interrupter disposed to generate a circuit interrupting actuation signal, a solenoid coil and plunger assembly disposed to open the switch wherein the solenoid coil and plunger assembly is actuatable by the circuit interrupting actuation signal wherein movement of the plunger causes the switch to open, and a test assembly that is configured to enable a test of the circuit interrupter initiating at least a partial movement of the plunger in a test direction, from a pre-test configuration to a post-test configuration, without opening the switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: William Ziegler, James Richter, Benjamin Moadel, Michael Kamor, James Porter, David Chan, Mario Angelides
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Publication number: 20100001819Abstract: Resettable circuit interrupting devices, such as GFCI devices, that include reverse wiring protection, and optionally an independent trip portions and/or a reset lockout portion are provided. The reverse wiring protection operates at both the line and load sides of the device so that in the event line side wiring to the device is improperly connected to the load side, fault protection for the device remains. The trip portion operates independently of a circuit interrupting portion used to break the electrical continuity in one or more conductive paths in the device. The reset lockout portion prevents the reestablishing of electrical continuity in open conductive paths if the circuit interrupting portion is non-operational or if an open neutral condition exists.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2005Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: James Porter, James Richter, Frantz Germain, Armando Calixto
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Publication number: 20080101768Abstract: According to one embodiment, methods and systems are disclosed for converting multi-media content to multiple deliverable formats using a conversion workflow. For example, a single source content file can be captured and a plurality of deliverable content files can be derived from the single source content file. Each of the plurality of deliverable content files can be in a format specific to a different distribution channel. That is, a single source media file can be used to automatically build one or more distribution files for a particular channel or channels. Furthermore, the distribution files can be built including logos, branding, open/close graphics, ratings, promo material, etc. The inclusion of these elements can be based on a common set of business rules defining, for example, what elements should be included in different types of distribution files.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: Starz Entertainment, LLCInventors: Stephen David Smith, James Porter, Ray Milius
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Publication number: 20070274012Abstract: The present invention relates to a family of resettable circuit interrupting devices that eliminates the need to rewire a resettable circuit interrupting device after it is installed and powered up to correct for a reverse wiring conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Gaetano Bonasia, Benjamin Moadel, James Porter, Steve Campolo
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Publication number: 20070218565Abstract: The present invention includes a method to detect IgE using a human Fc epsilon receptor (Fc?R) to detect IgE antibodies in a biological sample from a cat, a dog, or a horse. The present invention also relates to kits to perform such methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Glenn Frank, James Porter, Keith Rushlow, Donald Wassom