Patents by Inventor John Karns

John Karns 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: 20150236490
    Abstract: A power distribution system has an electrical box configured to attach a power cable, a plaster ring releasably mounted to the box and one or more electrical devices installed into the ring. A pre-wired ground extends from a first end physically and electrically connected to a ground terminal on the electrical device. The plaster ring is movable between a closed position proximate the box and an open position distal the box. The pre-wired ground is configured as a lanyard so as to support the plaster ring as a wiring platform in the open position for connecting wires between the power cable and the electrical device or devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Steve Purves, Dennis L. Grundt, John Karns
  • Publication number: 20140345933
    Abstract: A power distribution system has an electrical box configured to attach a power cable, a plaster ring releasably mounted to the box and one or more electrical devices installed into the ring. A pre-wired ground extends from a first end physically and electrically connected to a ground terminal on the electrical device. The plaster ring is movable between a closed position proximate the box and an open position distal the box. The pre-wired ground is configured as a lanyard so as to support the plaster ring as a wiring platform in the open position for connecting wires between the power cable and the electrical device or devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: ProtectConnect, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Purves, Dennis L. Grundt, John Karns
  • Publication number: 20120247803
    Abstract: A power distribution system has an electrical box configured to attach a power cable, a plaster ring releasably mounted to the box and one or more electrical devices installed into the ring. A pre-wired ground extends from a first end physically and electrically connected to a ground terminal on the electrical device. The plaster ring is movable between a closed position proximate the box and an open position distal the box. The pre-wired ground is configured as a lanyard so as to support the plaster ring as a wiring platform in the open position for connecting wires between the power cable and the electrical device or devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: PROTECTCONNECT, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Purves, Dennis L. Grundt, John Karns
  • Publication number: 20100218969
    Abstract: A power distribution system has an electrical box configured to attach a power cable, a plaster ring releasably mounted to the box and one or more electrical devices installed. A pre-wired ground extends from a first end physically and electrically connected to a ground terminal on the electrical device. The plaster ring is movable between a closed position proximate the box and an open position distal the box. The pre-wired ground is configured as a lanyard so as to support the plaster ring as a wiring platform in the open position for connecting wires between the power cable and the electrical device or devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: ProtectConnect, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Purves, Dennis L. Grudt, John Karns
  • Patent number: 7718893
    Abstract: A power distribution system has an electrical box configured to attach a power cable, a plaster ring releasably mounted to the box and one or more electrical devices installed into the ring. A pre-wired ground extends from a first end physically and electrically connected to a ground terminal on the electrical device. The plaster ring is movable between a closed position proximate the box and an open position distal the box. The pre-wired ground is configured as a lanyard so as to support the plaster ring as a wiring platform in the open position for connecting wires between the power cable and the electrical device or devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: ProtectConnect
    Inventors: Steve Purves, Dennis L. Grudt, John Karns
  • Publication number: 20090020306
    Abstract: A power distribution system has an electrical box configured to attach a power cable, a plaster ring releasably mounted to the box and one or more electrical devices installed into the ring. A pre-wired ground extends from a first end physically and electrically connected to a ground terminal on the electrical device. The plaster ring is movable between a closed position proximate the box and an open position distal the box. The pre-wired ground is configured as a lanyard so as to support the plaster ring as a wiring platform in the open position for connecting wires between the power cable and the electrical device or devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: ProtectConnect, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Purves, Dennis L. Grudt, John Karns
  • Publication number: 20090021895
    Abstract: A power distribution system has an electrical box configured to attach a power cable, a plaster ring releasably mounted to the box and one or more electrical devices installed into the ring. A pre-wired ground extends from a first end physically and electrically connected to a ground terminal on the electrical device. The plaster ring is movable between a closed position proximate the box and an open position distal the box. The pre-wired ground is configured as a lanyard so as to support the plaster ring as a wiring platform in the open position for connecting wires between the power cable and the electrical device or devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: ProtectConnect, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Purves, Dennis L. Grudt, John Karns
  • Publication number: 20080053698
    Abstract: A power distribution system has an electrical box configured to attach a power cable, a plaster ring releasably mounted to the box and one or more electrical devices installed into the ring. A pre-wired ground extends from a first end physically and electrically connected to a ground terminal on the electrical device. The plaster ring is movable between a closed position proximate the box and an open position distal the box. The pre-wired ground is configured as a lanyard so as to support the plaster ring as a wiring platform in the open position for connecting wires between the power cable and the electrical device or devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Steve Purves, Dennis Grudt, John Karns