Patents by Inventor Jeffrey W. Garb

Jeffrey W. Garb 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: 8890372
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an electrical system. In many embodiments, the electrical system can include a power input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include at least one power output configured to be electrically coupled to at least one load. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include a first user input device configured to provide a start up input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include a second user input device configured to provide a time select input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include an internal assembly. In many embodiments, the internal assembly can include a power switch module, a power conserve module, a power supply module, and a control module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, Joshua Seal
  • Patent number: 8742943
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a system including an electronic device. The electronic device includes an electric power input configured to receive an electric power signal and has an input line terminal and an input neutral terminal. In some embodiments, the electric power input can also have an input ground terminal. The electronic device includes a metal oxide varistor protection module configured to protect at least one of the system or the electronic device. The electronic device includes a ground detection module configured to indicate the presence of an electric ground. The electronic device includes an electric power output having an output line terminal and an output neutral terminal. In some embodiments, the electric power output can also have an output ground terminal. The electric power input, the metal oxide varistor protection module, the ground detection module, and the electric power output are electrically coupled in series with each other. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey W. Garb
  • Publication number: 20140070613
    Abstract: Electric power supplies are described herein. Other examples, systems, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, Matthew S. Reynolds, Timothy Brewer, Joshua Seal
  • Patent number: 8587148
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an improved electric power supply. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, Matthew S. Reynolds, Timothy Brewer, Joshua Seal
  • Patent number: 8469730
    Abstract: An apparatus configured to provide electrical power received from at least a first electrical outlet or a second electrical outlet is disclosed. The apparatus can include: (a) a housing; (b) at least two electrical outlets at the housing; (c) an electrical coupler at least partially enclosed by the housing and electrically coupled to the at least two third electrical outlets; (d) a first prong adapter configured to removably couple to the electrical coupler and the first electrical outlet; and (e) a second prong adapter configured to removably couple to the electrical coupler and the second electrical outlet. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, John F. Wadsworth, Kenneth Mori
  • Publication number: 20120293153
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an improved electric power supply. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, Matthew S. Reynolds, Timothy Brewer, Joshua Seal
  • Patent number: 8232683
    Abstract: A system includes one or more constant “on” outlets, one or more controlled outlets, a two-part power supply, and accompanying circuitry. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey W. Garb
  • Publication number: 20110187552
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a system including an electronic device. The electronic device includes an electric power input configured to receive an electric power signal and has an input line terminal and an input neutral terminal. In some embodiments, the electric power input can also have an input ground terminal. The electronic device includes a metal oxide varistor protection module configured to protect at least one of the system or the electronic device. The electronic device includes a ground detection module configured to indicate the presence of an electric ground. The electronic device includes an electric power output having an output line terminal and an output neutral terminal. In some embodiments, the electric power output can also have an output ground terminal. The electric power input, the metal oxide varistor protection module, the ground detection module, and the electric power output are electrically coupled in series with each other. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey W. Garb
  • Publication number: 20110163600
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an electrical system. In many embodiments, the electrical system can include a power input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include at least one power output configured to be electrically coupled to at least one load. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include a first user input device configured to provide a start up input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include a second user input device configured to provide a time select input. In the same or different embodiments, the electrical system can include an internal assembly. In many embodiments, the internal assembly can include a power switch module, a power conserve module, a power supply module, and a control module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, Joshua Seal
  • Publication number: 20110021040
    Abstract: Some embodiments can concern an apparatus configured to provide electrical power received from at least a first electrical outlet or a second electrical outlet. The apparatus can include: (a) a housing; (b) at least two electrical outlets at the housing; (c) an electrical coupler at least partially enclosed by the housing and electrically coupled to the at least two third electrical outlets; (d) a first prong adapter configured to removably couple to the electrical coupler and the first electrical outlet; (e) a second prong adapter configured to removably couple to the electrical coupler and the second electrical outlet. The first prong adapter can be configured to receive a first electrical power with a first voltage from the first electrical outlet when the first prong adapter is coupled to the first electrical outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Garb, John F. Wadsworth, Kenneth Mori
  • Publication number: 20090289501
    Abstract: A system includes one or more constant “on” outlets, one or more controlled outlets, a two-part power supply, and accompanying circuitry. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey W. Garb