Patents by Inventor Shane Wiest

Shane Wiest 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).

  • Patent number: 9515461
    Abstract: A modular electric power distribution system transmits power between a power source and control modules for power consumers. The system includes a power distribution unit mounted on each module and bridge assemblies which connect adjacent distribution units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Brian Billman, Scott Anthony Faulkner, Shane Wiest
  • Patent number: 9438014
    Abstract: A modular electric power distribution system transmits power between a power source and control modules for power consumers. The system includes a power distribution unit mounted on each module and bridge assemblies which connect adjacent distribution units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Brian Billman, Scott Anthony Faulkner, Shane Wiest
  • Publication number: 20150249324
    Abstract: A modular electric power distribution system transmits power between a power source and control modules for power consumers. The system includes a power distribution unit mounted on each module and bridge assemblies which connect adjacent distribution units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy Brian Billman, Scott Anthony Faulkner, Shane Wiest
  • Publication number: 20150249329
    Abstract: A modular electric power distribution system transmits power between a power source and control modules for power consumers. The system includes a power distribution unit mounted on each module and bridge assemblies which connect adjacent distribution units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy Brian Billman, Scott Anthony Faulkner, Shane Wiest
  • Patent number: 9065260
    Abstract: A modular electric power distribution system transmits power between a power source and control modules for power consumers. The system includes a power distribution unit mounted on each module and bridge assemblies which connect adjacent distribution units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact Development and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Brian Billman, Scott Anthony Faulkner, Shane Wiest
  • Patent number: 8986030
    Abstract: An assembly for forming two bridge connections between two contact members has two bridge conductors and two U-shaped spring clips which hold contact arms at the ends of the bridge conductors against contact members to form two separate electrical connections between the contact members. An insulating housing surrounds the conductors and clips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact Development and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Brian Billman, Scott Anthony Faulkner, Shane Wiest
  • Patent number: 8439712
    Abstract: An electrical connector for a power cable having a lead assembly which forms electrical connections between wires in the cable and contacts to one side of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact Development & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane Wiest, Gottlieb Oyster, Kevin Walker, John Phillip Huss, Jr., Arndt Schafmeister, Sebastian Schäfer
  • Patent number: 8435063
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for forming AC power connections between a DC-to-AC inverter on a solar panel and AC power cable extending to an AC power grid includes a three-contact socket on the inverter and a three-contact electrical connector on the cable. The connector may be joined to the socket in either of two positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact Development & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane Wiest, Gottlieb Oyster, Kevin Walker, John Phillip Huss, Jr., Arndt Schafmeister, Sebastian Schafer
  • Publication number: 20120315787
    Abstract: An electrical connector for a power cable having a lead assembly which forms electrical connections between wires in the cable and contacts to one side of the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Shane Wiest, Gottlieb Oyster, Kevin Walker, John Phillip Huss, JR., Arndt Schafmeister, Sebastian Schafer
  • Publication number: 20120315783
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for forming AC power connections between a DC-to-AC inverter on a solar panel and AC power cable extending to an AC power grid includes a three-contact socket on the inverter and a three-contact electrical connector on the cable. The connector may be joined to the socket in either of two positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Shane Wiest, Gottlieb Oyster, Kevin Walker, John Phillip Huss, JR., Arndt Schafmeister, Sebastian Schäfer
  • Patent number: D673122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact Development & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: John Phillip Huss, Jr., Kevin E. Walker, Shane Wiest
  • Patent number: D676813
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact Development & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane Wiest, Gottlieb Oyster, Kevin Walker, John P. Huss, Jr., Arndt Schafmeister, Sebastian Schafer
  • Patent number: D707632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Enphase Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Cord Starke, Sebastian Schäfer, Kevin Walker, Shane Wiest
  • Patent number: D708143
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Enphase Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Cord Starke, Sebastian Schäfer, Kevin Walker, Shane Wiest