Patents by Inventor Roger A. Mach

Roger A. Mach 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).

  • ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20120077364
    Abstract: A connector configured with a mechanism for rapid engagement with another electrical connector is provided. In one general embodiment, the electrical connector comprises a connector body, first and second engagement posts, and an engagement mechanism coupled to the engagement posts. Actuation of the engagement mechanism simultaneously actuates the first and second engagement posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Boyer, John O. George, III, Roger A. Mach
  • Smart Outlet with Valid Plug Management and Activation
    Publication number: 20110015795
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing delivery of power to an electrical outlet to provide safety and security for emission of current from the outlet. The modified outlet is an addressable outlet in communication with a manager for authenticating receipt of a valid appliance, and for limiting delivery of power to the outlet in response to the authentication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: J. Wayne Boyer, John O. George, III, Roger A. Mach
  • Smart outlet with valid plug detection and activation
    Patent number: 7695310
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for modifying a conventional electrical outlet to provide safety and security for emission of electric current from the outlet. The modified outlet include one or more localized elements for authenticating receipt of two or more valid connectors, and for limiting delivery of power to the connectors in response to the authentication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Boyer, John O. George, III, Roger A. Mach