Patents by Inventor Thomas F. Roy

Thomas F. Roy 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: 11916417
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring assembly that includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be coupled to a source of AC power. A circuit assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals. The circuit assembly includes a control circuit coupled to at least one electro-magnetic coil, the control circuit being configured to provide an electrical drive signal to the at least one electro-magnetic coil in accordance with a predetermined wireless charging regimen. The at least one electro-magnetic coil is configured to propagate a magnetic field in accordance with the electrical drive signal. A wall plate assembly is configured to accommodate the circuit assembly therewithin, the wall plate assembly including a charging interface region configured to accommodate a portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Rohmer, Brian Mueller, Thomas F. Roy
  • Publication number: 20210234406
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring assembly that includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be coupled to a source of AC power. A circuit assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals. The circuit assembly includes a control circuit coupled to at least one electro-magnetic coil, the control circuit being configured to provide an electrical drive signal to the at least one electro-magnetic coil in accordance with a predetermined wireless charging regimen. The at least one electro-magnetic coil is configured to propagate a magnetic field in accordance with the electrical drive signal. A wall plate assembly is configured to accommodate the circuit assembly therewithin, the wall plate assembly including a charging interface region configured to accommodate a portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Rohmer, Brian Mueller, Thomas F. Roy
  • Patent number: 10951052
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring assembly that includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be coupled to a source of AC power. A circuit assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals. The circuit assembly includes a control circuit coupled to at least one electro-magnetic coil, the control circuit being configured to provide an electrical drive signal to the at least one electro-magnetic coil in accordance with a predetermined wireless charging regimen. The at least one electro-magnetic coil is configured to propagate a magnetic field in accordance with the electrical drive signal. A wall plate assembly is configured to accommodate the circuit assembly therewithin, the wall plate assembly including a charging interface region configured to accommodate a portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Rohmer, Brian Mueller, Thomas F. Roy
  • Patent number: 10763689
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring assembly that includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be coupled to a source of AC power. A circuit assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals. The circuit assembly includes a control circuit coupled to at least one electro-magnetic coil, the control circuit being configured to provide an electrical drive signal to the at least one electro-magnetic coil in accordance with a predetermined wireless charging regimen. The at least one electro-magnetic coil is configured to propagate a magnetic field in accordance with the electrical drive signal. A wall plate assembly is configured to accommodate the circuit assembly therewithin, the wall plate assembly including a charging interface region configured to accommodate a portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Rohmer, Brian Mueller, Thomas F. Roy
  • Publication number: 20190312453
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring assembly that includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be coupled to a source of AC power. A circuit assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals. The circuit assembly includes a control circuit coupled to at least one electro-magnetic coil, the control circuit being configured to provide an electrical drive signal to the at least one electro-magnetic coil in accordance with a predetermined wireless charging regimen. The at least one electro-magnetic coil is configured to propagate a magnetic field in accordance with the electrical drive signal. A wall plate assembly is configured to accommodate the circuit assembly therewithin, the wall plate assembly including a charging interface region configured to accommodate a portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Rohmer, Brian Mueller, Thomas F. Roy
  • Patent number: 10340722
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring assembly that includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be coupled to a source of AC power. A circuit assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals. The circuit assembly includes a control circuit coupled to at least one electro-magnetic coil, the control circuit being configured to provide an electrical drive signal to the at least one electro-magnetic coil in accordance with a predetermined wireless charging regimen. The at least one electro-magnetic coil is configured to propagate a magnetic field in accordance with the electrical drive signal. A wall plate assembly is configured to accommodate the circuit assembly therewithin, the wall plate assembly including a charging interface region configured to accommodate a portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Rohmer, Brian Mueller, Thomas F. Roy
  • Publication number: 20190027953
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring assembly that includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be coupled to a source of AC power. A circuit assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals. The circuit assembly includes a control circuit coupled to at least one electro-magnetic coil, the control circuit being configured to provide an electrical drive signal to the at least one electro-magnetic coil in accordance with a predetermined wireless charging regimen. The at least one electro-magnetic coil is configured to propagate a magnetic field in accordance with the electrical drive signal. A wall plate assembly is configured to accommodate the circuit assembly therewithin, the wall plate assembly including a charging interface region configured to accommodate a portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Rohmer, Brian Mueller, Thomas F. Roy
  • Publication number: 20170025886
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring assembly that includes a plurality of line terminals configured to be coupled to a source of AC power. A circuit assembly is coupled to the plurality of line terminals. The circuit assembly includes a control circuit coupled to at least one electro-magnetic coil, the control circuit being configured to provide an electrical drive signal to the at least one electro-magnetic coil in accordance with a predetermined wireless charging regimen. The at least one electro-magnetic coil is configured to propagate a magnetic field in accordance with the electrical drive signal. A wall plate assembly is configured to accommodate the circuit assembly therewithin, the wall plate assembly including a charging interface region configured to accommodate a portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Rohmer, Brian Mueller, Thomas F. Roy
  • Patent number: D696198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas F. Roy, Gretchen M. Valentino
  • Patent number: D719512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas F. Roy
  • Patent number: D730835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick J. Murphy, Thomas F. Roy
  • Patent number: D731432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick J. Murphy, Thomas F. Roy
  • Patent number: D744950
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Pass & Seymour, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick J. Murphy, Thomas F. Roy