Patents by Inventor Patrick G. LeMaistre

Patrick G. LeMaistre 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).

  • Active cable with display
    Patent number: 9032117
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a cable including conductors to carry data signals and a power voltage from a device when the cable is connected to the device, and at least one active display assembly fixed along a length of the cable. The active display assembly includes a power converter connected to the conductors to convert the power voltage to a supply voltage, and a programmable display and a controller powered by the power converter. The programmable display is configured to display programmed indicia responsive to the supply voltage, and the controller is configured to program the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick G. LeMaistre
  • Active Cable with Display
    Publication number: 20150015403
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a cable including conductors to carry data signals and a power voltage from a device when the cable is connected to the device, and at least one active display assembly fixed along a length of the cable. The active display assembly includes a power converter connected to the conductors to convert the power voltage to a supply voltage, and a programmable display and a controller powered by the power converter. The programmable display is configured to display programmed indicia responsive to the supply voltage, and the controller is configured to program the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Patrick G. LeMaistre