Patents by Inventor Philip Gull
Philip Gull 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).
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Patent number: 7471505Abstract: A power interface operable to direct power from one of a first source and a second source to a load. The power interface includes a support plate, and a switch extending through the support plate. The switch is electrically connected to the first source and to the load and is movable between a first switch position in which power from the first source is directed to the load, and a second switch position in which power from the first source is inhibited from reaching the load. An electrical connector is electrically connectable to the load and is connectable to the second source to facilitate the delivery of power from the second source to the load. A movable cover is movable between a first cover position in which the cover inhibits connection between the electrical connector and the second source and a second cover position.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Philip Gull, Wesley C. Sodemann
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Patent number: 7390224Abstract: A system for providing electric power and a method of controlling the same. The system includes a local power source, a non-neutral-bonded connector electrically connected to the local power source, a neutral-bonded connector, and a conductor. The system also includes a first connector that provides an electrical connection between the non-neutral-bonded connector and the neutral-bonded connector in a first configuration of the system, and a second connector that provides an electrical connection between the non-neutral-bonded connector and the conductor in a second configuration of the system.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Wesley C. Sodemann, Kenny J. Stair, Philip Gull
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Patent number: 7356384Abstract: A method, and a system that uses the method, of managing loads for residential use. The method includes connecting a first signal-responsive switch to a first load, and connecting a second signal-responsive switch to a second load that has a lower priority than the first load. The method also includes sensing first and second electrical signals from the respective first and second loads, and ensuring the first signal-responsive switch is in a CLOSED state and the second signal-responsive switch in an OPEN state after both a combination of the sensed first and second electrical signals exceeds a first threshold value and the sensed first electrical signal is below a second threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Philip Gull, Wesley C. Sodemann, Kenny J. Stair
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Publication number: 20060270280Abstract: A system for providing electric power and a method of controlling the same. The system includes a local power source, a non-neutral-bonded connector electrically connected to the local power source, a neutral-bonded connector, and a conductor. The system also includes a first connector that provides an electrical connection between the non-neutral-bonded connector and the neutral-bonded connector in a first configuration of the system, and a second connector that provides an electrical connection between the non-neutral-bonded connector and the conductor in a second configuration of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventors: Wesley Sodemann, Kenny Stair, Philip Gull
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Publication number: 20060250759Abstract: A power interface operable to direct power from one of a first source and a second source to a load. The power interface includes a support plate, and a switch extending through the support plate. The switch is electrically connected to the first source and to the load and is movable between a first switch position in which power from the first source is directed to the load, and a second switch position in which power from the first source is inhibited from reaching the load. An electrical connector is electrically connectable to the load and is connectable to the second source to facilitate the delivery of power from the second source to the load. A movable cover is movable between a first cover position in which the cover inhibits connection between the electrical connector and the second source and a second cover position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Philip Gull, Wesley Sodemann
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Patent number: 7104847Abstract: A system for providing electric power and a method of controlling the same. The system includes a local power source, a non-neutral-bonded connector electrically connected to the local power source, a neutral-bonded connector, and a conductor. The system also includes a first connector that provides an electrical connection between the non-neutral-bonded connector and the neutral-bonded connector in a first configuration of the system, and a second connector that provides an electrical connection between the non-neutral-bonded connector and the conductor in a second configuration of the system.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLCInventors: Wesley C. Sodemann, Kenny J. Stair, Philip Gull
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Patent number: 7057108Abstract: A cord for use with duplex receptacles that have first and second receptacles. The cord includes first and second sets of prongs insertable into the duplex receptacles to receive independent low-voltage electrical signals, and first and second receptacles connected in circuit to the first and second sets of prongs to deliver the independent low-voltage signals.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2005Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLCInventors: Wesley C. Sodemann, Philip Gull, Kenny J. Stair, Dave Flegel
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Patent number: 7015599Abstract: A backup power management system connectable to a primary power source and a secondary power source, and a method of operating the same. The system includes a transfer switch connectable to the primary and secondary power sources, and a plurality of circuit branches connected to the transfer switch. The circuit branches include first and second remotely operated branches having first and second managed circuit breakers, respectively. The system further includes a controller connected to the first and second managed circuit breakers. The controller controls the managed circuit breakers, thereby controlling the current through the first and second managed circuit branches.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLCInventors: Philip Gull, Wesley C. Sodemann
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Publication number: 20060018069Abstract: A method, and a system that uses the method, of managing loads for residential use. The method includes connecting a first signal-responsive switch to a first load, and connecting a second signal-responsive switch to a second load that has a lower priority than the first load. The method also includes sensing first and second electrical signals from the respective first and second loads, and ensuring the first signal-responsive switch is in a CLOSED state and the second signal-responsive switch in an OPEN state after both a combination of the sensed first and second electrical signals exceeds a first threshold value and the sensed first electrical signal is below a second threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2005Publication date: January 26, 2006Inventors: Philip Gull, Wesley Sodemann, Kenny Stair
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Publication number: 20050216131Abstract: A load management system for residential use is disclosed. The system includes a first signal-responsive switch connected to a first load, and a second signal-responsive switch connected to a second load that has a lower priority than the first load. The system also includes a sensor to sense first and second electrical signals associated with the respective first and second loads. The system also includes a controller to ensure that the second signal-responsive switch is in an OPEN state after the sensor senses that the first electrical signal exceeds a first threshold value, and that the first signal-responsive switch is in a CLOSED state after the first electrical signal exceeds a second threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Wesley Sodemann, Kenny Stair, Philip Gull
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Publication number: 20050190512Abstract: A system for providing electric power and a method of controlling the same. The system includes a local power source, a non-neutral-bonded connector electrically connected to the local power source, a neutral-bonded connector, and a conductor. The system also includes a first connector that provides an electrical connection between the non-neutral-bonded connector and the neutral-bonded connector in a first configuration of the system, and a second connector that provides an electrical connection between the non-neutral-bonded connector and the conductor in a second configuration of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: Wesley Sodemann, Kenny Stair, Philip Gull
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Publication number: 20040262997Abstract: A backup power management system connectable to a primary power source and a secondary power source, and a method of operating the same. The system includes a transfer switch connectable to the primary and secondary power sources, and a plurality of circuit branches connected to the transfer switch. The circuit branches include first and second remotely operated branches having first and second managed circuit breakers, respectively. The system further includes a controller connected to the first and second managed circuit breakers. The controller controls the managed circuit breakers, thereby controlling the current through the first and second managed circuit branches.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Philip Gull, Wesley C. Sodemann
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Patent number: 6805579Abstract: An electrical power cord for providing low-voltage alternating current outputs from a high-voltage alternating current source. The cord includes an input terminal that is operable to receive power from a high-voltage alternating current power source. The cord also includes first and second output terminals that are operable to output low-voltage alternating current. The input terminal includes two distinct neutral wires.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLCInventors: Gregory Marchand, Philip Gull
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Publication number: 20030211775Abstract: An electrical power cord for providing low-voltage alternating current outputs from a high-voltage alternating current source. The cord includes an input terminal that is operable to receive power from a high-voltage alternating current power source. The cord also includes first and second output terminals that are operable to output low-voltage alternating current. The input terminal includes two distinct neutral wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: Gregory Marchand, Philip Gull
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Patent number: D519085Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLCInventors: Philip Gull, J. S. Wu, Chunxi Ju