Patents by Inventor Steven Karl Maurer

Steven Karl Maurer 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: 8373313
    Abstract: A switch for premises electrical circuits provides wireless control compatible with at least one home automation control system technology. A single switch design can operate two-, three-, and four-way circuits without alteration, and without recourse to coordinating remote switches. The switch includes processor functions for restoring a previous state after power interruption, and for establishing a state commanded during the power interruption. The switch uses two single-pole, single-throw relays for positive safety lockout, and adjusts relay actuation timing with reference to power waveform zero-crossing for contact arc reduction with inductive, tungsten, and capacitive loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: HomeRun Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Ben L. Garcia, Yan Rodriguez, Steven Karl Maurer
  • Publication number: 20110141647
    Abstract: A switch for premises electrical circuits provides wireless control compatible with at least one home automation control system technology. A single switch design can operate two-, three-, and four-way circuits without alteration, and without recourse to coordinating remote switches. The switch includes processor functions for restoring a previous state after power interruption, and for establishing a state commanded during the power interruption. The switch uses two single-pole, single-throw relays for positive safety lockout, and adjusts relay actuation timing with reference to power waveform zero-crossing for contact arc reduction with inductive, tungsten, and capacitive loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: HOMERUN HOLDINGS, CORP.
    Inventors: Ben L. Garcia, Yan Rodriguez, Steven Karl Maurer
  • Patent number: 7950436
    Abstract: A room darkening screen apparatus includes a shade roll. A shade with a first end and a second end is provided wherein the first end is connected with the shade roll and the second end is connected with a bottom bar. A header is connected with the shade roll and a folding rod is connected with the header such that the folding rod, when released from the header, folds the shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Homerun Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Willis Jay Mullet, Christopher Lee Wysoczynski, Steven Karl Maurer, Richard Scott Hand, Doug Real, Darrin Anthony Trapani