Patents by Inventor Peter J. Keyzer

Peter J. Keyzer 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: 20240186755
    Abstract: A power distribution system includes a plurality of wires extending between a first end and a second end. The power distribution system further includes a first power outlet selectively positionable at any position along a length of the wires. The first power outlet includes a first connection member connected to a first wire of the plurality of wires and a second connection member connected to a second wire of the plurality of wires. Moreover, the power distribution system includes a second power outlet selectively positionable at any position along the length of the wires. The second power outlet includes a third connection member connected to the first wire of the plurality of wires and a fourth connection member connected to a third wire of the plurality of wires such that each power outlet is connected to a different group of wires of the plurality of wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Peter J. Keyzer, Matthew James Lilley
  • Patent number: 11901680
    Abstract: A power distribution system includes a plurality of wires extending between a first end and a second end. The wires extend continuously between the first and second ends. Each wire includes an electrical conductor and an insulation layer. The power distribution system further includes a receptacle selectively positionable at any position along a length of the wires. The power receptacle includes a housing defining at least one power outlet. A plurality of connection members is positioned within the housing. Each connection member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to contact the electrical conductors within the insulation layers of the plurality of wires for electrically connecting the plurality of connection members to the plurality of wires. The second end is configured to electrically connect the plurality of connection members to the at least one power outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: MILLERKNOLL, INC.
    Inventor: Peter J. Keyzer
  • Publication number: 20210399508
    Abstract: A power distribution system includes a plurality of wires extending between a first end and a second end. The wires extend continuously between the first and second ends. Each wire includes an electrical conductor and an insulation layer. The power distribution system further includes a receptacle selectively positionable at any position along a length of the wires. The power receptacle includes a housing defining at least one power outlet. A plurality of connection members is positioned within the housing. Each connection member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to contact the electrical conductors within the insulation layers of the plurality of wires for electrically connecting the plurality of connection members to the plurality of wires. The second end is configured to electrically connect the plurality of connection members to the at least one power outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventor: Peter J. Keyzer
  • Patent number: 11133627
    Abstract: A power distribution system includes a plurality of wires extending between a first end and a second end. The wires extend continuously between the first and second ends, Each wire includes an electrical conductor and an insulation layer. The power distribution system further includes a receptacle selectively positionable at any position along a length of the wires. The power receptacle includes a housing defining at least one power outlet. A plurality of connection members is positioned within the housing. Each connection member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to contact the electrical conductors within the insulation layers of the plurality of wires for electrically connecting the plurality of connection members to the plurality of wires. The second end is configured to electrically connect the plurality of connection members to the at least one power outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
    Inventor: Peter J. Keyzer
  • Publication number: 20200153177
    Abstract: A power distribution system includes a plurality of wires extending between a first end and a second end. The wires extend continuously between the first and second ends, Each wire includes an electrical conductor and an insulation layer. The power distribution system further includes a receptacle selectively positionable at any position along a length of the wires. The power receptacle includes a housing defining at least one power outlet. A plurality of connection members is positioned within the housing. Each connection member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to contact the electrical conductors within the insulation layers of the plurality of wires for electrically connecting the plurality of connection members to the plurality of wires. The second end is configured to electrically connect the plurality of connection members to the at least one power outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Peter J. Keyzer