Patents by Inventor John Benoit

John Benoit 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: 20240065478
    Abstract: A grill plate includes a body having a top surface for supporting food, a grease trap associated with said body, a cavity defined by said grease trap, and an opening to said cavity disposed proximate said top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Danny Martins Raposo, Christopher T. Martin, Joshua D. Anthony, John Benoit
  • Publication number: 20220202238
    Abstract: A grill plate includes a body having a top surface for supporting food, a grease trap associated with said body, a cavity defined by said grease trap, and an opening to said cavity disposed proximate said top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Danny Martins Raposo, Christopher T. Martin, Joshua D. Anthony, John Benoit
  • Publication number: 20180354713
    Abstract: A cartridge for use with a beverage brewing system to prepare a brewed beverage includes a cartridge body having a chamber and a flavorant arranged within the chamber. A first identification element is applied to the cartridge and provides a first cartridge authenticator. A second identification element is applied to the cartridge and provides a second cartridge authenticator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Ting, Ross Richardson, Allan Neville, Jared J. Proulx, John Benoit, Ethan Brown, Colden N. Eldridge
  • Patent number: 9030789
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective wiring device that includes a rear cover member having a portion substantially defining a line terminal interface region. An electric circuit assembly includes a sensor assembly coupled to a fault detection circuit. A plurality of line terminal interface contacts are disposed in the line terminal interface region, each line terminal interface contact being connected to a termination structure coupled to the rear body member. A conductive pathway is configured to interconnect the termination structure and a corresponding one of the first set of contacts via the sensor assembly. The conductive pathway includes a conductive structure disposed in the rear cover member and mounted to the at least one PCB. The line terminal interface contacts are configured to mate with a removably attachable electrical adapter connected to the plurality of AC power transmitting wires to provide AC power to the electric circuit assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: John Benoit, Richard Weeks, Gerald R. Savicki, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140153143
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective wiring device that includes a rear cover member having a portion substantially defining a line terminal interface region. An electric circuit assembly includes a sensor assembly coupled to a fault detection circuit. A plurality of line terminal interface contacts are disposed in the line terminal interface region, each line terminal interface contact being connected to a termination structure coupled to the rear body member. A conductive pathway is configured to interconnect the termination structure and a corresponding one of the first set of contacts via the sensor assembly. The conductive pathway includes a conductive structure disposed in the rear cover member and mounted to the at least one PCB. The line terminal interface contacts are configured to mate with a removably attachable electrical adapter connected to the plurality of AC power transmitting wires to provide AC power to the electric circuit assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: John Benoit, Richard Weeks, Gerald R. Savicki, JR.
  • Patent number: 8649133
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system that includes a connector device having connector contacts coupled to termination structures that couple a first AC power conductor and a second AC power conductor to corresponding contacts of the plurality of connector contacts. An electrical wiring device includes a device housing having a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion includes at least one user-accessible control element disposed thereon. The at least one user-accessible control element is coupled to an electrical switch mechanism disposed in the device housing and coupled to a plurality of device contacts. The plurality of device contacts are accessible by way of a device connection arrangement formed in the rear portion of the device housing. The plurality of device contacts are configured to mate with the plurality of connector contacts when the connector device is coupled to the device connection arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: John Benoit, Richard Weeks, Gerald R. Savicki
  • Publication number: 20130215542
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system that includes a connector device having connector contacts coupled to termination structures that couple a first AC power conductor and a second AC power conductor to corresponding contacts of the plurality of connector contacts. An electrical wiring device includes a device housing having a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion includes at least one user-accessible control element disposed thereon. The at least one user-accessible control element is coupled to an electrical switch mechanism disposed in the device housing and coupled to a plurality of device contacts. The plurality of device contacts are accessible by way of a device connection arrangement formed in the rear portion of the device housing. The plurality of device contacts are configured to mate with the plurality of connector contacts when the connector device is coupled to the device connection arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: PASS & SEYMOUR, INC.
    Inventors: John Benoit, Richard Weeks, Gerald R. Savicki
  • Patent number: 8267719
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system for use in an AC electrical power distribution circuit including at least one first AC power conductor disposed between an upstream AC power element and a device box and at least one second AC power conductor disposed between the device box and a downstream AC power element. The at least one first AC power conductor and the at least one second AC power conductor are routed into an interior portion of the device box and accessible via a front open face of the device box. The system includes a connector device including a connector housing having a plurality of connector contacts disposed therein. The plurality of connector contacts are coupled to termination structures configured to couple the at least one first AC power conductor and the at least one second AC power conductor to corresponding contacts of the plurality of connector contacts. An electrical wiring device includes a device housing having a front portion and a rear portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: John Benoit, Gerald R. Savicki, Jr., Richard Weeks
  • Patent number: 8243402
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system for use in an AC electrical power distribution circuit including at least one first AC power conductor disposed between an upstream AC power element and a device box and at least one second AC power conductor disposed between the device box and a downstream AC power element. The at least one first AC power conductor and the at least one second AC power conductor are routed into an interior portion of the device box and accessible via a front open face of the device box. The system includes a connector device including a connector housing having a plurality of connector contacts disposed therein. The plurality of connector contacts are coupled to termination structures configured to couple the at least one first AC power conductor and the at least one second AC power conductor to corresponding contacts of the plurality of connector contacts. An electrical wiring device includes a device housing having a front portion and a rear portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Pass and Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: John Benoit, Richard Weeks, Gerald R. Savicki
  • Patent number: 8091000
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods are disclosed herein for identifying and avoiding attempts to access a defective portion of memory. Errors associated with portions of memory, such as a cache memory, are tracked over time enabling detection of both hard and erratic errors. Based on the number of errors tracked over time for a portion of memory, it is determined if the portion of memory is defective. In response to determining portion of memory is defective, the portion of memory is disabled. The portion of memory may be flushed and moved before being disable. Additionally, disabling the portion of memory may be conditioned upon determining if it is allowable to disable the portion of memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Tsung-Yung (Jonathan) Chang, Durgesh Srivastava, Jonathan Shoemaker, John Benoit
  • Publication number: 20110222195
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system for use in an AC electrical power distribution circuit including at least one first AC power conductor disposed between an upstream AC power element and a device box and at least one second AC power conductor disposed between the device box and a downstream AC power element. The at least one first AC power conductor and the at least one second AC power conductor are routed into an interior portion of the device box and accessible via a front open face of the device box. The system includes a connector device including a connector housing having a plurality of connector contacts disposed therein. The plurality of connector contacts are coupled to termination structures configured to couple the at least one first AC power conductor and the at least one second AC power conductor to corresponding contacts of the plurality of connector contacts. An electrical wiring device includes a device housing having a front portion and a rear portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: PASS & SEYMOUR, INC.
    Inventors: John Benoit, Richard Weeks, Gerald R. Savicki
  • Patent number: 7887363
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system that includes a plug device having a plurality of wires configured to be connected to an electrical distribution circuit. An electrical wiring device includes an input receptacle and at least one electrical element. The input receptacle is configured to receive the plug device to thereby establish electrically a continuous path between the at least one electrical element and the plurality of wires when the plug device is inserted into the input receptacle, the electrical wiring device including no external terminal connection elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Weeks, John Benoit
  • Patent number: 7780470
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system for use in an AC electrical power distribution circuit including at least one first AC power conductor disposed between an upstream AC power element and a device box and at least one second AC power conductor disposed between the device box and a downstream AC power element. The at least one first AC power conductor and the at least one second AC power conductor are routed into an interior portion of the device box and accessible via a front open face of the device box. The system includes a connector device including a connector housing having a plurality of connector contacts disposed therein. The plurality of connector contacts are coupled to termination structures configured to couple the at least one first AC power conductor and the at least one second AC power conductor to corresponding contacts of the plurality of connector contacts. An electrical wiring device includes a device housing having a front portion and a rear portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: John Benoit, Gerald R. Savicki, Jr., Richard Weeks
  • Patent number: 7749018
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system. The system includes a plug connector device that is configured to terminate a plurality of wires. A portion of the plurality of wires are configured to transmit electrical power provided by an electrical power distribution system. An electrical wiring device is configured to provide the electrical power to a load. The electrical wiring device includes a receptacle disposed therein. The receptacle is configured to receive the plug device, such that electrical continuity is established between the electrical wiring device and the plurality of wires when the plug device is inserted into the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: John Benoit, Gerald R. Savicki, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7736175
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a electrical wiring system that includes a plug connector having a plurality of plug contacts configured to terminate a plurality of wires. The system also includes an electrical wiring device having a cover member, a body member, a ground strap assembly disposed between the cover member and the body member, and a receptacle formed in a rear portion of the body member, the receptacle being configured to accept the plug connector. The ground strap assembly is configured to conform to at least one body member feature such that a distance from the ground strap assembly to a major rear surface of the body member is less than a predetermined distance. The receptacle includes a plurality of receptacle contacts configured to mate with the plurality of plug contacts when the plug connector is inserted into the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald R. Savicki, Jr., John Benoit
  • Patent number: 7722389
    Abstract: A shock-proof electrical wiring system includes a connector device having a connector housing. A plurality of connector contacts are disposed substantially inaccessible to a user within the connector housing. The plurality of connector electrical contacts are connected to a termination arrangement. The termination arrangement is configured to be connected to the portion of the plurality of AC electric power transmitting wires. An electrical wiring device includes a housing assembly that has at least one set of user-accessible receptacle openings disposed in a front major surface thereof in operative alignment with at least one shutter assembly configured to move from a closed position to an open position only in response to engaging a set of plug blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: John Benoit, Gerald R. Savicki, Jr., Richard Weeks
  • Patent number: 7713084
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system that includes a plug device having a plurality of wires configured to be connected to an electrical distribution circuit. An electrical wiring device includes an input receptacle and at least one electrical element. The input receptacle is configured to receive the plug device to thereby establish electrically a continuous path between the at least one electrical element and the plurality of wires when the plug device is inserted into the input receptacle, the electrical wiring device including no external terminal connection elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Weeks, John Benoit
  • Publication number: 20100058109
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods are disclosed herein for identifying and avoiding attempts to access a defective portion of memory. Errors associated with portions of memory, such as a cache memory, are tracked over time enabling detection of both hard and erratic errors. Based on the number of errors tracked over time for a portion of memory, it is determined if the portion of memory is defective. In response to determining portion of memory is defective, the portion of memory is disabled. The portion of memory may be flushed and moved before being disable. Additionally, disabling the portion of memory may be conditioned upon determining if it is allowable to disable the portion of memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Tsung-Yung (Jonathan) Chang, Durgesh Srivastava, Jonathan Shoemaker, John Benoit
  • Publication number: 20090300413
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods are disclosed herein for identifying and avoiding attempts to access a defective portion of memory. Errors associated with portions of memory, such as a cache memory, are tracked over time enabling detection of both hard and erratic errors. Based on the number of errors tracked over time for a portion of memory, it is determined if the portion of memory is defective. In response to determining portion of memory is defective, the portion of memory is disabled. The portion of memory may be flushed and moved before being disable. Additionally, disabling the portion of memory may be conditioned upon determining if it is allowable to disable the portion of memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Tsung-Yung (Jonathan) Chang, Durgesh Srivastava, Jonathan Shoemaker, John Benoit
  • Publication number: 20090223803
    Abstract: The invention provides an assembly for desalinating water comprising a cold air duct open to the dry channels of the evaporative cooler and extending around a humidification chamber disposed between the evaporative cooler and the condenser. The invention provides for a film valve including a flexible sheet intersecting the cold air duct for controlling air flow along the cold air duct to the condenser. The film valve allows for a fraction, or all of the cool air in the cold air duct to be utilized for comfort cooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Mohinder Singh Bhatti, Ilya Reyzin, Shrikant Mukund Joshi, John Benoit