Patents by Inventor Peter Tien

Peter Tien 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).

  • Lighting connector with removable pin
    Patent number: 7182651
    Abstract: A dual voltage connector having keyway portions enabling protection of the connector against unintentionally using it with a long voltage. A higher voltage version of the connector, which supplies the voltage, is protected. In a female version of the connector, a plug is placed in the higher voltage portion of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: TMB
    Inventors: Colin Waters, Peter Tien
  • Lighting connector with removable pin
    Publication number: 20060099860
    Abstract: A dual voltage connector having keyway portions enabling protection of the connector against unintentionally using it with a long voltage. A higher voltage version of the connector, which supplies the voltage, is protected. In a female version of the connector, a plug is placed in the higher voltage portion of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Colin Waters, Peter Tien
  • Connector and cross voltage protector for entertainment lighting
    Patent number: 6979233
    Abstract: A dual voltage connector having keyway portions enabling protection of the connector against unintentionally using it with a long voltage. A higher voltage version of the connector, which supplies the voltage, is protected. In a female version of the connector, a plug is placed in the higher voltage portion of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: TMB
    Inventors: Colin Waters, Peter Tien
  • Connector and cross voltage protector for entertainment lighting
    Publication number: 20050106947
    Abstract: A dual voltage connector having keyway portions enabling protection of the connector against unintentionally using it with a long voltage. A higher voltage version of the connector, which supplies the voltage, is protected. In a female version of the connector, a plug is placed in the higher voltage portion of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Colin Waters, Peter Tien