Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Musman

Thomas E. Musman 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).

  • In-wall power adapter having a switch and a recess adapted to receive a control module
    Patent number: 12160074
    Abstract: An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a voltage is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element adapted to receive a line voltage signal, a second contact element adapted to receive a neutral voltage, a third contact element adapted to receive a ground voltage, and a fourth contact element adapted to receive a communication signal; a recess adapted to receive a control module; a switch having a first terminal coupled to receive the line voltage; and a second plurality of contact elements associated with the recess and comprising a fifth contact element adapted to receive the communication signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Smart Power Partners LLC
    Inventors: John J. King, Stephen DeLano, Tyler J Miller, Tho Nguyen, Benjamin F. Feldman, Thomas E. Musman
  • In-wall power adapter having a switch and a connector for controlling the application of a voltage
    Patent number: 12155164
    Abstract: An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a voltage is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element adapted to receive a line voltage and a second contact element adapted to be coupled to a load; a recess adapted to receive a control module; a second plurality of contact elements associated with the recess and comprising a third contact element coupled to the first contact element and a fourth contact element coupled to the second contact element; a switch coupled to receive the line voltage at a first terminal by way of the first contact element; and a connector coupled between a second terminal of the switch and the second contact element; wherein the connector is in a closed position when no control module is in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Smart Power Partners LLC
    Inventors: John J. King, Stephen DeLano, Bryan R Hotaling, James R Varney, Tyler J. Miller, Tho Nguyen, Benjamin F Feldman, Thomas E. Musman
  • CONTROL MODULE HAVING A CONTROL CIRCUIT AND ADAPTED TO BE ATTACHED TO A POWER ADAPTER
    Publication number: 20230187911
    Abstract: A control module adapted to be attached to a power adapter is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Smart Power Partners LLC
    Inventors: John J. King, Stephen DeLano, Bryan R. Hotaling, James R. Varney, Tyler J. Miller, Tho Nguyen, Benjamin F. Feldman, Thomas E. Musman
  • IN-WALL POWER ADAPTER HAVING A SWITCH AND A CONNECTOR FOR CONTROLLING THE APPLICATION OF A VOLTAGE
    Publication number: 20230134601
    Abstract: An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a voltage is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Smart Power Partners LLC
    Inventors: John J. King, Stephen DeLano, Bryan R Hotaling, James R Varney, Tyler J. Miller, Tho Nguyen, Benjamin F Feldman, Thomas E. Musman
  • IN-WALL POWER ADAPTER HAVING A SWITCH AND A RECESS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A CONTROL MODULE
    Publication number: 20230138366
    Abstract: An in-wall power adapter adapted to receive a voltage is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a first plurality of contact elements comprising a first contact element adapted to receive a line voltage signal, a second contact element adapted to receive a neutral voltage, a third contact element adapted to receive a ground voltage, and a fourth contact element adapted to receive a communication signal; a recess adapted to receive a control module; a switch having a first terminal coupled to receive the line voltage; and a second plurality of contact elements associated with the recess and comprising a fifth contact element adapted to receive the communication signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Smart Power Partners LLC
    Inventors: John J. King, Stephen DeLano, Tyler J. Miller, Tho Nguyen, Benjamin F. Feldman, Thomas E. Musman