Patents by Inventor Jon Pickens

Jon Pickens 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: 7855871
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a load center. More particularly, the invention encompasses a generator ready load center (GRLC). The present invention is also directed to a novel generator ready load center (GRLC) that operates as a standard load center but is ready to accommodate an automatic transfer switch (ATS) for a standby generator, or a manual transfer switch (MTS) for a portable generator. Further the generator ready load center provides an automatic and manual transfer between primary and secondary power sources. The generator ready load center solves the problem of dangerous back-feeding between the primary power source and the secondary power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey K. Hudgins, Jr., Brian Rusch, Kris Robinson, Jon Pickens, Carey Harnois, James Washburn
  • Publication number: 20090244816
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a load center. More particularly, the invention encompasses a generator ready load center (GRLC). The present invention is also directed to a novel generator ready load center (GRLC) that operates as a standard load center but is ready to accommodate an automatic transfer switch (ATS) for a standby generator, or a manual transfer switch (MTS) for a portable generator. Further the generator ready load center provides an automatic and manual transfer between primary and secondary power sources. The generator ready load center solves the problem of dangerous back-feeding between the primary power source and the secondary power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey K. Hudgins, JR., Brian Rusch, Kris Robinson, Jon Pickens, Carey Harnois, James Washburn
  • Publication number: 20060266911
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system that can comprise one or more brackets adapted to be coupled to a panel. The bracket can define a collar adapted to slideably couple the panel to a pole. The bracket can be adapted to restrain rotational motion of the panel about a longitudinal axis of the pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Jon Pickens, Arthur Shumate
  • Publication number: 20060266539
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise a system comprising a first bracket, which can be adapted to be coupled to a first pole. The first bracket can comprise a collar defining a cavity, which can be adapted to receive the first pole. The system can comprise a second bracket, which can be adapted to be coupled to a second pole. The second bracket can comprise a collar defining a cavity, which can be adapted to receive the second pole. The second bracket can be adapted to be rotateably coupled to the first bracket via a hinge. The second bracket can be adapted to be releaseably coupled to the first bracket via a substantially non-destructively removable fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Jon Pickens, Arthur Shumate
  • Patent number: D454339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon Pickens