Patents by Inventor Roger Johnsen
Roger Johnsen 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: 11082003Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an energy generation system. In one embodiment, the energy generation system comprises a plurality of solar panels that are connected in a series electrical connection. The energy generation system further includes a short-string optimizer which outputs direct current electricity to a direct current bus.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Zyntony, Inc.Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen
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Patent number: 10770903Abstract: In one embodiment, a direct current bus is disclosed. The direct current bus is a four conductor bus and comprises a positive voltage conductor, a neutral conductor, a negative voltage conductor, and a safety ground. The direct current bus may be implemented in a photovoltaic system to interconnect various components of the photovoltaic system.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Zyntony, Inc.Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen, Russell Scott
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Patent number: 10251230Abstract: An electronic torch is disclosed which includes at least one light emitting diode disposed in each one of a plurality of sections of the electronic torch. In one embodiment, each one of the plurality of sections of the electronic torch is independently selectable to activate the at least one light emitting diode disposed in each one of the plurality of sections of the electronic torch. In another embodiment, a mobile device may be connected to the electronic torch and provide instructions to the torch via a wired or wireless connection.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Zyntony, Inc.Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen, Russell Scott, Jay Davis
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Publication number: 20180316193Abstract: In one embodiment, a direct current bus is disclosed. The direct current bus is a four conductor bus and comprises a positive voltage conductor, a neutral conductor, a negative voltage conductor, and a safety ground. The direct current bus may be implemented in a photovoltaic system to interconnect various components of the photovoltaic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: Zyntony, Inc.Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen, Russell Scott
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Publication number: 20180294770Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an energy generation system. In one embodiment, the energy generation system comprises a plurality of solar panels that are connected in a series electrical connection. The energy generation system further includes a short-string optimizer which outputs direct current electricity to a direct current bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: Zyntony, Inc.Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen
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Patent number: 10044190Abstract: In one embodiment, a direct current bus is disclosed. The direct current bus is a four conductor bus and comprises a positive voltage conductor, a neutral conductor, a negative voltage conductor, and a safety ground. The direct current bus may be implemented in a photovoltaic system to interconnect various components of the photovoltaic system.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Zyntony, Inc.Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen, Russell Scott
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Patent number: 10027277Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an energy generation system. In one embodiment, the energy generation system comprises a plurality of solar panels that are connected in a series electrical connection. The energy generation system further includes a short-string optimizer which outputs direct current electricity to a direct current bus.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Zyntony, Inc.Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen
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Publication number: 20170280528Abstract: An electronic torch is disclosed which includes at least one light emitting diode disposed in each one of a plurality of sections of the electronic torch. In one embodiment, each one of the plurality of sections of the electronic torch is independently selectable to activate the at least one light emitting diode disposed in each one of the plurality of sections of the electronic torch. In another embodiment, a mobile device may be connected to the electronic torch and provide instructions to the torch via a wired or wireless connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Applicant: Zyntony, Inc.Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen, Russell Scott, Jay Davis
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Patent number: 9713216Abstract: An electronic torch is disclosed which includes at least one light emitting diode disposed in each one of a plurality of sections of the electronic torch. In one embodiment, each one of the plurality of sections of the electronic torch is independently selectable to activate the at least one light emitting diode disposed in each one of the plurality of sections of the electronic torch. In another embodiment, a mobile device may be connected to the electronic torch and provide instructions to the torch via a wired or wireless connection.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen, Russell Scott, Jay Davis
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Publication number: 20160360585Abstract: An electronic torch is disclosed which includes at least one light emitting diode disposed in each one of a plurality of sections of the electronic torch. In one embodiment, each one of the plurality of sections of the electronic torch is independently selectable to activate the at least one light emitting diode disposed in each one of the plurality of sections of the electronic torch. In another embodiment, a mobile device may be connected to the electronic torch and provide instructions to the torch via a wired or wireless connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: ZYNTONY, INC.Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen, Russell Scott, Jay Davis
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Publication number: 20160322825Abstract: In one embodiment, a direct current bus is disclosed. The direct current bus is a four conductor bus and comprises a positive voltage conductor, a neutral conductor, a negative voltage conductor, and a safety ground. The direct current bus may be implemented in a photovoltaic system to interconnect various components of the photovoltaic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Applicant: ZYNTONY, INC.Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen, Russell Scott
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Publication number: 20160285264Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an energy generation system. In one embodiment, the energy generation system comprises a plurality of solar panels that are connected in a series electrical connection. The energy generation system further includes a short-string optimizer which outputs direct current electricity to a direct current bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: ZYNTONY, INC.Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen
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Publication number: 20060055681Abstract: A surface-mount touch panel cradle is disclosed for use in electrically controlling remote components. The surface-mount touch panel cradle comprises a surface mounted receptacle. A cradle frame can be coupled to the receptacle. A frame biasing mechanism can be configured to move the cradle frame away from the information mount to enable the touch panel to be inserted and removed from the receptacle. An electrical connection can be located within the receptacle. The electrical connection can be configured to be electrically coupled to the touch panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2005Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: William West, Paul Nagel, Roger Johnsen, Brent Madsen
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Publication number: 20050194176Abstract: A system is disclosed for mounting a faceplate. The system includes a sub-plate configured to be coupled to a junction box. The sub-plate can have an interference-fit socket extending through the sub-plate. The interference-fit socket comprises one or more interference fingers located adjacent to a post opening. A post extending from the faceplate can be positioned and sized such that, as the faceplate is coupled to the sub-plate, the post will be received into the post opening in the interference-fit socket and engaged by the one or more interference fingers, enabling the faceplate to be securely mounted to the sub-plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2005Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventors: Roger Johnsen, Richard Hedderich, Brent Madsen, Michael Dallon
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Publication number: 20050184915Abstract: A system for remotely controlling an electrical switching device is disclosed. The system includes a mounting fixture configured to be mounted in a wall. An electrical switching device is supported by the mounting fixture. The system also includes a cover configured to cover at least a portion of the mounting fixture. The system further includes a shielding plate configured to have a high electrical conductivity. The shielding plate is mounted proximate to the mounting fixture between the cover and the electrical switching device. The system also includes a directional, non-isotropic radio frequency (RF) antenna sized to fit within the cover and configured to transmit RF frequency signals. The RF antenna is located between the shielding plate and the cover at a predetermined distance from the shielding plate. The predetermined distance is selected to increase the capability of the RF antenna to send and receive the RF signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2005Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventors: Paul Nagel, James Russell, Roger Johnsen, Paul Vincent
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Publication number: 20050184677Abstract: A switching device is provided having an air-gap switch for an electrical load. The switching device can include a switch keycap configured for controlling the switching of the electrical load. A faceplate can be configured to surround the switch keycap. In addition, an air-gap actuator can be contained substantially within the switch keycap. The air-gap actuator can be pulled from the switch keycap to short out an electrical connection to the electrical load.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2005Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventors: Roger Johnsen, Richard Hedderich, James Russell
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Patent number: D811635Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Zyntony, Inc.Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen, Russell Scott, Jay Davis
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Patent number: D884945Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Zyntony, Inc.Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen, Russell Scott, Jay Davis