Patents by Inventor Peter J. Colvonen

Peter J. Colvonen 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: 20240106151
    Abstract: A safety plug assembly includes a connector configured to be inserted behind a front plate of an electrical outlet, wherein the connector includes a first body member including a first body member including a central axis, a first side, and a second side radially opposite the first side with respect to the central axis, a second body member extending radially from the first body member and including a fixed end connected to the first side of the first body member and a free end, opposite the fixed end, that is insertable between a surface along which an electrical outlet is installed and a front plate of the electrical outlet, and a safety plug coupled to the connector, wherein the safety plug includes a plug member that is configured to be inserted within a contact opening of the electrical outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Besvin, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J. Colvonen
  • Patent number: 11901664
    Abstract: A safety plug assembly includes a connector configured to be inserted behind a front plate of an electrical outlet. The connector comprises a first body member including a central axis, a first side, and a second side radially opposite the first side with respect to the central axis. The first body member includes a ramped surface that extends from the first side to an abutment surface. A thickness of the first body member tapers when moving along the ramped surface from the abutment surface toward the first side. In addition, the safety plug assembly includes a safety plug coupled to the connector. The safety plug comprises a plug member that is configured to be inserted within a contact opening of the electrical outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Besvin, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J. Colvonen
  • Publication number: 20220037826
    Abstract: A safety plug assembly includes a connector configured to be inserted behind a front plate of an electrical outlet. The connector comprises a first body member including a central axis, a first side, and a second side radially opposite the first side with respect to the central axis. The first body member includes a ramped surface that extends from the first side to an abutment surface. A thickness of the first body member tapers when moving along the ramped surface from the abutment surface toward the first side. In addition, the safety plug assembly includes a safety plug coupled to the connector. The safety plug comprises a plug member that is configured to be inserted within a contact opening of the electrical outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventor: Peter J. Colvonen