Patents by Inventor Joseph W. Hodges

Joseph W. Hodges 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: 8779633
    Abstract: A device includes a load sensor configured to measure a load demand that indicates that a load is operating in an active state or an inactive state. A load switch is configure to selectively supply electric energy to the a load in accordance with a load control signal. A controller in communication with the load switch and the load sensor is configured to compare the load demand to a load threshold, generate the load control signal based at least in part on the load demand relative to the load threshold, and transmit the load control signal to the load switch when the load demand is substantially equal to or greater than the load threshold. The controller is further configured to determine the load threshold based at least in part on the load demand when the load is operating in either the active state or the inactive state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph W. Hodges, John A. Sopuch, Thomas D. Lasky, Richard J. Hodges
  • Publication number: 20120074792
    Abstract: A device includes a load sensor configured to measure a load demand that indicates that a load is operating in an active state or an inactive state. A load switch is configure to selectively supply electric energy to the a load in accordance with a load control signal. A controller in communication with the load switch and the load sensor is configured to compare the load demand to a load threshold, generate the load control signal based at least in part on the load demand relative to the load threshold, and transmit the load control signal to the load switch when the load demand is substantially equal to or greater than the load threshold. The controller is further configured to determine the load threshold based at least in part on the load demand when the load is operating in either the active state or the inactive state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Joseph W. Hodges, John A. Sopuch, Thomas D. Lasky, Richard J. Hodges
  • Publication number: 20120074782
    Abstract: An example system includes a sensor configured to generate a human-in-area signal. The human-in-area signal may indicate that a human is in an area of the sensor. The system may further include a power-saving device in communication with the sensor and configured to receive the human-in-area signal. The power-saving device may provide power to a load based at least in part on a load demand and in accordance with the human-in-area signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Joseph W. Hodges, Richard J. Hodges, Thomas D. Lasky, John A. Sopuch
  • Patent number: 8004123
    Abstract: A system is described including a means for receiving a potential and selectively supplying the potential to a load. The receiving and supplying means being responsive to a load control signal to supply the potential to the load when the load control signal is present. The system also includes a means for measuring a load demand. Also included is a means for controlling the receiving and supplying means. The controlling means continuously providing the load control signal when the load demand is greater than a predetermined threshold. The controlling means temporarily providing the load control signal to determine the load demand when the load demand is less than the predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph W. Hodges, John Anthony Sopuch
  • Publication number: 20110181114
    Abstract: A system is described including a master power saving device configured for connection with a master load. The master power saving device is configured to determine when the master load is in an operating condition and a non-operating condition, and the master power saving device provides non-continuous power to the master load when the master load is in a non-operating condition. A slave power saving device is configured for connection with a slave load. The slave power saving device is configured to receive a signal from the master power saving device to turn off said slave load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Hammerhead International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph W. Hodges, J. Anthony Sopuch, Richard J. Hodges, Thomas D. Lasky
  • Patent number: 7944086
    Abstract: A system is described including a master power saving device configured for connection with a master load. The master power saving device is configured to determine when the master load is in an operating condition and a non-operating condition, and the master power saving device provides non-continuous power to the master load when the master load is in a non-operating condition. A slave power saving device is configured for connection with a slave load. The slave power saving device is configured to receive a signal from the master power saving device to turn off said slave load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Hammerhead International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph W. Hodges, J. Anthony Sopuch, Richard J. Hodges, Thomas D. Lasky
  • Publication number: 20110031950
    Abstract: A system is described including a means for receiving a potential and selectively supplying the potential to a load. The receiving and supplying means being responsive to a load control signal to supply the potential to the load when the load control signal is present. The system also includes a means for measuring a load demand. Also included is a means for controlling the receiving and supplying means. The controlling means continuously providing the load control signal when the load demand is greater than a predetermined threshold. The controlling means temporarily providing the load control signal to determine the load demand when the load demand is less than the predetermined threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Hammerhead International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph W. Hodges, John A. Sopuch
  • Patent number: 7800251
    Abstract: A system is described including a means for receiving a potential and selectively supplying the potential to a load. The receiving and supplying means being responsive to a load control signal to supply the potential to the load when the load control signal is present. The system also includes a means for measuring a load demand. Also included is a means for controlling the receiving and supplying means. The controlling means continuously providing the load control signal when the load demand is greater than a predetermined threshold. The controlling means temporarily providing the load control signal to determine the load demand when the load demand is less than the predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Hammerhead International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph W. Hodges, John A. Sopuch
  • Publication number: 20090295226
    Abstract: A system is described including a master power saving device configured for connection with a master load. The master power saving device is configured to determine when the master load is in an operating condition and a non-operating condition, and the master power saving device provides non-continuous power to the master load when the master load is in a non-operating condition. A slave power saving device is configured for connection with a slave load. The slave power saving device is configured to receive a signal from the master power saving device to turn off said slave load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: Hammerhead International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph W. Hodges, J. Anthony Sopuch, Richard J. Hodges, Thomas D. Lasky
  • Publication number: 20090102294
    Abstract: A system is described including a means for receiving a potential and selectively supplying the potential to a load. The receiving and supplying means being responsive to a load control signal to supply the potential to the load when the load control signal is present. The system also includes a means for measuring a load demand. Also included is a means for controlling the receiving and supplying means. The controlling means continuously providing the load control signal when the load demand is greater than a predetermined threshold. The controlling means temporarily providing the load control signal to determine the load demand when the load demand is less than the predetermined threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: Hammerhead International, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph W. Hodges, John A. Sopuch