Patents by Inventor Norman L. Krantz

Norman L. Krantz 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: 20220200524
    Abstract: A portable solar panel system includes a first subassembly, a second subassembly, and a support assembly. The first subassembly includes a first solar panel and a first frame extending around a first periphery of the first solar panel. The second subassembly includes a second solar panel and a second frame extending around a second periphery of the second solar panel. The first frame and the second frame are pivotably coupled together such that the first subassembly and the second subassembly are selectively foldable. The support assembly includes a first leg assembly coupled to the first frame, a second leg assembly coupled to the second frame, and a support foot pivotably coupling the first leg assembly to the second leg assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventor: Norman L. Krantz
  • Patent number: 10923789
    Abstract: An energy storage and power supply device includes an energy storage unit, an output coupled to the energy storage unit, and a processing circuit. The energy storage unit is configured to store electrical energy. The output is configured to facilitate providing power from the energy storage unit to a load. The processing circuit is configured to selectively restrict a power flow provided to the output by the energy storage unit in response to an operating characteristic of the energy storage and power supply device satisfying a threshold condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Keyvan Vasefi, Norman L. Krantz, Walker Ford, Sterling Robison
  • Patent number: 10884074
    Abstract: A power supply device includes an electrical connector and a power interrupt system. The electrical connector is configured to facilitate electrically coupling an electronic device to a power source to at least one of charge and power the electronic device. The power interrupt system selectively couples the power source to the electrical connector. The power interrupt system is configured to (a) provide energy to the electrical connector in response to at least one of (i) a first user request and (ii) a determination that the electronic device is coupled to the electrical connector, and (b) limit the energy provided to the electrical connector at least one of (i) in response to a second user request, (ii) in response to a determination that the electronic device is decoupled from the electrical connector, and (iii) after a threshold elapsed time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Sterling Robison, Walker Ford, Keyvan Vasefi, Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell
  • Publication number: 20200335741
    Abstract: An energy storage and power supply device includes a housing defining an internal cavity configured to receive a battery, a top portion coupled to the housing, and a module. The top portion has an outer periphery including a first face and an opposing second face. The top portion defines a slot that extends entirely across the top portion and through the outer periphery such that the slot defines a first aperture in the first face and a second aperture in the opposing second face. The module is removably received by the slot. The module has a first end that is received by the first aperture and an opposing second end that is received by the second aperture when disposed in the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite, Keyvan Vasefi, Walker Ford, Sterling Robison
  • Patent number: 10727458
    Abstract: An energy storage and power supply device includes a housing, an energy storage unit disposed within the housing, a top portion extending from the housing, a first module, and a different, second module. The top portion defines a cavity. The first module and the second module are interchangeable and removably receivable within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite, Keyvan Vasefi, Walker Ford, Sterling Robison
  • Publication number: 20190312241
    Abstract: An energy storage and power supply device includes an energy storage unit, an output coupled to the energy storage unit, and a processing circuit. The energy storage unit is configured to store electrical energy. The output is configured to facilitate providing power from the energy storage unit to a load. The processing circuit is configured to selectively restrict a power flow provided to the output by the energy storage unit in response to an operating characteristic of the energy storage and power supply device satisfying a threshold condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Keyvan Vasefi, Norman L. Krantz, Walker Ford, Sterling Robison
  • Patent number: 10404205
    Abstract: A solar panel assembly includes a solar panel and a module releasably coupled to the solar panel. The solar panel includes a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of solar cells provided along the front surface. The plurality of solar cells are configured to absorb light energy from a light source to generate electrical power. The module includes a support that is selectively repositionable between a first orientation and a second orientation and a load device attached to the support and electrically coupled to the plurality of solar cells such that the module stores electrical energy produced by the plurality of solar cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Fred Lillywhite, Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Keyvan Vasefi, Walker Ford, Ryan M. Weese, Richard Evans
  • Patent number: 10403866
    Abstract: An energy storage and power supply device includes an energy storage unit, a sensor, an output, a regulator, and a processing circuit. The energy storage unit is configured to store electrical energy. The sensor is positioned to acquire data indicative of an operating characteristic of the energy storage unit. The output is coupled to the energy storage unit and configured to provide power from the energy storage unit to a load. The regulator is positioned along a power flow path between the energy storage unit and the output. The regulator is configured to facilitate selectively restricting a power flow provided to the output. The processing circuit is configured to monitor the operating characteristic of the energy storage unit based on data from the sensor and provide a signal to the regulator to restrict the power flow provided to the output in response to the operating characteristic satisfying a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Keyvan Vasefi, Norman L. Krantz, Walker Ford, Sterling Robison
  • Publication number: 20180238954
    Abstract: A power supply device includes an electrical connector and a power interrupt system. The electrical connector is configured to facilitate electrically coupling an electronic device to a power source to at least one of charge and power the electronic device. The power interrupt system selectively couples the power source to the electrical connector. The power interrupt system is configured to (a) provide energy to the electrical connector in response to at least one of (i) a first user request and (ii) a determination that the electronic device is coupled to the electrical connector, and (b) limit the energy provided to the electrical connector at least one of (i) in response to a second user request, (ii) in response to a determination that the electronic device is decoupled from the electrical connector, and (iii) after a threshold elapsed time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Sterling Robison, Walker Ford, Keyvan Vasefi, Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell
  • Patent number: D809687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Russell D. Thurgood
  • Patent number: D810979
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Russell D. Thurgood
  • Patent number: D813162
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite
  • Patent number: D813802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite
  • Patent number: D821310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite
  • Patent number: D823797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell
  • Patent number: D833660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite, Keyvan Vasefi
  • Patent number: D844872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell
  • Patent number: D852141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell
  • Patent number: D916005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Goal Zero LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Henry J. Howell, Fred Lillywhite
  • Patent number: D972178
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: GOAL ZERO LLC
    Inventors: Norman L. Krantz, Russel Thurgood, William Harmon