Patents by Inventor Kenneth Fair

Kenneth Fair 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).

  • In-rush current limiter and method for stowable and carry-on devices
    Patent number: 9112345
    Abstract: A system and method for limiting in-rush current from a power source to a load includes sensing that a load has been electrically connected to receive electrical power from the power source. A current limiter circuit is configured to at least inhibit electrical current flow from the power source to the load for a predetermined time period. After the predetermined time period, the current limiter circuit is configured to no longer at least inhibit the electrical current flow from the power source to the load. Upon sensing that the load has been electrically disconnected from the power source, the current limiter circuit is reconfigured to at least inhibit electrical current flow from the power source to a load that may be subsequently connected to receive electrical power from the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Ashvin Srinivas, Kenneth Fair, Stephen Mead, Animesh Mukherjee
  • IN-RUSH CURRENT LIMITER AND METHOD FOR STOWABLE AND CARRY-ON DEVICES
    Publication number: 20130329330
    Abstract: A system and method for limiting in-rush current from a power source to a load includes sensing that a load has been electrically connected to receive electrical power from the power source. A current limiter circuit is configured to at least inhibit electrical current flow from the power source to the load for a predetermined time period. After the predetermined time period, the current limiter circuit is configured to no longer at least inhibit the electrical current flow from the power source to the load. Upon sensing that the load has been electrically disconnected from the power source, the current limiter circuit is reconfigured to at least inhibit electrical current flow from the power source to a load that may be subsequently connected to receive electrical power from the power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Ashvin Srinivas, Kenneth Fair, Stephen Mead, Animesh Mukherjee
  • Docking station for portable electronic devices
    Patent number: 8145821
    Abstract: A docking station apparatus interfaces a portable electronic device with one or more electrical systems of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a docking assembly having an internal cavity and configured to hold the electronic device, and a mechanical interface in the cavity and configured to provide a wired or wireless connection to the electronic device. A power supply conversion circuit translates vehicle power levels to electronic device power levels, and one or more support circuits or connectors provide different connectivity functions for the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Mead, Kenneth Fair, Jeremy Thomas
  • DOCKING STATION FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20090292851
    Abstract: A docking station apparatus interfaces a portable electronic device with one or more electrical systems of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a docking assembly having an internal cavity and configured to hold the electronic device, and a mechanical interface in the cavity and configured to provide a wired or wireless connection to the electronic device. A power supply conversion circuit translates vehicle power levels to electronic device power levels, and one or more support circuits or connectors provide different connectivity functions for the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: STEPHEN MEAD, KENNETH FAIR, Jeremy Thomas
  • Cup holder docking station
    Patent number: D600680
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Mead, Kenneth Fair, Jeremy Thomas