Patents by Inventor Stephen Douglas Sutton

Stephen Douglas Sutton 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).

  • Relay retrofit apparatus having a relay with two different sets of contacts, and method for retrofitting a portion of an electrical system
    Patent number: 7591674
    Abstract: The invented apparatus is designed for use within a vehicle's electrical system. The apparatus electrically couples a plug having a first electrical contact configuration with a relay having a different electrical contact configuration. The apparatus provides an easy and inexpensive solution for replacing relay's that have different electrical contact configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Douglas Sutton
  • Relay retrofit apparatus including an electrically-activated relay switch for retrofitting an electrical system
    Patent number: 7322849
    Abstract: The invented apparatus is designed for use within a vehicle's electrical system. The apparatus electrically couples a plug having a first electrical contact configuration with a relay having a different electrical contact configuration. The apparatus provides an easy and inexpensive solution for replacing relay's that have different electrical contact configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Douglas Sutton