Patents by Inventor Karl A. Burkett

Karl A. Burkett 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: 10566147
    Abstract: A physical barrier breach sensor is disclosed that contains a frangible material that, upon displacement, opens a microswitch that de-energizes power or stops the flow of electricity to an electrical device. Displacement of the frangible material causes activation of the sensor, such as due to a vehicle colliding with a streetlight pole containing the sensor. The device is omnidirectional, operating regardless of direction of impact from the vehicle or activation, and has the ability to disconnect power when, for example, a streetlight pole or other structure (e.g., a parking gate) falls or breaks due to a shearing impact (such as a vehicle collision) or due to tension created by wind or weight failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Inventor: Karl A. Burkett
  • Publication number: 20180330896
    Abstract: A physical barrier breach sensor is disclosed that contains a frangible material that, upon displacement, opens a microswitch that de-energizes power or stops the flow of electricity to an electrical device. Displacement of the frangible material causes activation of the sensor, such as due to a vehicle colliding with a streetlight pole containing the sensor. The device is omnidirectional, operating regardless of direction of impact from the vehicle or activation, and has the ability to disconnect power when, for example, a streetlight pole or other structure (e.g., a parking gate) falls or breaks due to a shearing impact (such as a vehicle collision) or due to tension created by wind or weight failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: Karl A. Burkett
  • Patent number: 8136969
    Abstract: A variable lighting system (“VLS”) for optimizing object visibility at night by setting a base level of lighting, adding a variable light to that base level of lighting, and a synchronizing the timing and sequence of the base level of lighting and the variable lighting. The VLS varies the illumination by intensity, color, direction, or a combination thereof and optionally includes a detector for detecting motion, noise, and other occurrences. The VLS can be implemented as a fixed lighting source, a movable lighting source, or a vehicle mounted lighting source. The VLS improves visibility at night for viewers or motorists thereby reducing accidents and damage costs, saves energy, and improves the environment and enhances quality of life by reducing light pollution and light trespass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Karl A. Burkett
  • Patent number: 7906726
    Abstract: A locking conduit lid and method of use that can lock or secure wires inside a conduit such that is would be almost impossible for a would be thief to pull the wires out of the conduit. The locking conduit lid contains a conduit sleeve that is designed to be fixedly attached to the inside of a polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe, rigid metal pipe, or any other existing pipe or conduit that contains electrical wires. The electrical wires are secured to the conduit sleeve such that they cannot be pulled out of the conduit sleeve. A locking conduit lid prevents access to the wires inside the conduit sleeve thereby preventing theft of the wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: Karl A. Burkett
  • Patent number: 7790995
    Abstract: A device and method that contains an electro-mechanical break away sensor that de-energizes power or stops the flow of electricity to a pole upon a vehicle colliding with the pole or otherwise activation of the sensor. The sensor is omni directional and operates regardless of direction of impact from the vehicle or activation and has the ability to disconnect power when the pole falls due to a shear impact such as when there is a collision or the pole falls due to tension created by wind or weight failure. The sensor may also be activated by an authorized user such as one that is performing maintenance on the pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Karl A. Burkett
  • Publication number: 20090057119
    Abstract: A device and method that contains an electromechanical break away sensor that de-energizes power or stops the flow of electricity to a pole upon a vehicle colliding with the pole or otherwise activation of the sensor. The sensor is omni directional and operates regardless of direction of impact from the vehicle or activation and has the ability to disconnect power when the pole falls due to a shear impact such as when there is a collision or the pole falls due to tension created by wind or weight failure. The sensor may also be activated by an authorized user such as one that is performing maintenance on the pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Karl A. Burkett
  • Publication number: 20090009089
    Abstract: A variable lighting system (“VLS”) for optimizing object visibility at night by setting a base level of lighting, adding a variable light to that base level of lighting, and a synchronizing the timing and sequence of the base level of lighting and the variable lighting. The VLS varies the illumination by intensity, color, direction, or a combination thereof and optionally includes a detector for detecting motion, noise, and other occurrences. The VLS can be implemented as a fixed lighting source, a movable lighting source, or a vehicle mounted lighting source. The VLS improves visibility at night for viewers or motorists thereby reducing accidents and damage costs, saves energy, and improves the environment and enhances quality of life by reducing light pollution and light trespass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventor: Karl A. Burkett
  • Publication number: 20070014119
    Abstract: A variable lighting system (“VLS”) for optimizing object visibility at night by setting a base level of lighting, adding a variable light to that base level of lighting, and a synchronizing the timing and sequence of the base level of lighting and the variable lighting. The variable lighting system varies light by intensity, color, direction, or a combination thereof. The variable lighting system also optionally includes a detector for detecting motion, noise, and other occurrences. The variable lighting system can be implemented as a fixed lighting source, a movable lighting source, or a vehicle mounted lighting source. The VLS improves visibility at night for viewers or motorists thereby reducing accidents and damage costs. The VLS saves energy and improves the environment and enhances quality of life by reducing light pollution and light trespass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventor: Karl Burkett