Patents by Inventor Todd Utley

Todd Utley 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: 10032571
    Abstract: A device configured for installation on a wire includes a housing with a wire passage provided therein. A blade is configured to extend through the wire passage and sever the wire. A first electrically conductive member is configured to extend into the wire passage and engage a first end of the severed wire, and a second electrically conductive member is configured to extend into the wire passage and engage a second end of the severed wire. The first end of the severed wire is connected to the second end of the severed wire when a switch arrangement is in a closed position. The first end of the severed wire is disconnected from the second end of the severed wire when the switch arrangement is in an open position. A manual actuator is configured to move the switch arrangement between the open position and the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Kinetech LLC
    Inventors: Mark Olson, Todd Utley
  • Patent number: 9586522
    Abstract: An electronics device is configured for installation in the brake light circuitry of a vehicle braking system. The electronics device is particularly configured to provide a flashing or pulsing appearance for a brake light, such as an automobile CHMSL. The pulsing is accomplished in a precise manner and that provides additional operational safety features than standard automotive brake lights. The electronics device is configured to avoid over-triggering of the pulsating lights due to multiple application of the automobile's brakes in a short time frame. The electronics device is further configured to function correctly even if the automobile is equipped with sophisticated computer systems that analyze the brake light circuitry, and is configured to avoid detection as a problem by the vehicle's diagnostic systems. At the same time, the electronics device will still allow the vehicle's diagnostic scans to detect any actual problems with the brake light system without hindrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Kinetech LLC
    Inventors: Mark Olson, Todd Utley, David Seal
  • Publication number: 20160365201
    Abstract: A device configured for installation on a wire includes a housing with a wire passage provided therein. A blade is configured to extend through the wire passage and sever the wire. A first electrically conductive member is configured to extend into the wire passage and engage a first end of the severed wire, and a second electrically conductive member is configured to extend into the wire passage and engage a second end of the severed wire. The first end of the severed wire is connected to the second end of the severed wire when a switch arrangement is in a closed position. The first end of the severed wire is disconnected from the second end of the severed wire when the switch arrangement is in an open position. A manual actuator is configured to move the switch arrangement between the open position and the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Olson, Todd Utley
  • Patent number: 9509065
    Abstract: A device is configured for installation on a wire in an electrical circuit comprises a housing including a first portion configured to close on a second portion. A wire passage configured to retain the wire of the electrical circuit is formed in the housing when the first portion is closed on the second portion of the housing. A blade is retained by the housing and configured to extend through the wire passage and sever the wire when the first portion is closed on the second portion of the housing. A first electrically conductive protrusion is configured to extend into the wire passage and engage a first end of the severed wire. A second electrically conductive protrusion configured to extend into the wire passage and engage a second end of the severed wire. A first terminal is electrically connected to the first electrically conductive protrusion and a second terminal is electrically connected to the second electrically conductive protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Kinetech LLC
    Inventors: Mark Olson, Todd Utley
  • Publication number: 20160318441
    Abstract: An electronics device is configured for installation in the brake light circuitry of a vehicle braking system. The electronics device is particularly configured to provide a flashing or pulsing appearance for a brake light, such as an automobile CHMSL. The pulsing is accomplished in a precise manner and that provides additional operational safety features than standard automotive brake lights. The electronics device is configured to avoid over-triggering of the pulsating lights due to multiple application of the automobile's brakes in a short time frame. The electronics device is further configured to function correctly even if the automobile is equipped with sophisticated computer systems that analyze the brake light circuitry, and is configured to avoid detection as a problem by the vehicle's diagnostic systems. At the same time, the electronics device will still allow the vehicle's diagnostic scans to detect any actual problems with the brake light system without hindrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Olson, Todd Utley, David Seal
  • Patent number: 9475424
    Abstract: An electronics device is configured for installation in the brake light circuitry of a vehicle braking system. The electronics device is particularly configured to provide a flashing or pulsing appearance for a brake light, such as an automobile CHMSL. The pulsing is accomplished in a precise manner and that provides additional operational safety features than standard automotive brake lights. The electronics device is configured to avoid over-triggering of the pulsating lights due to multiple application of the automobile's brakes in a short time frame. The electronics device is further configured to function correctly even if the automobile is equipped with sophisticated computer systems that analyze the brake light circuitry, and is configured to avoid detection as a problem by the vehicle's diagnostic systems. At the same time, the electronics device will still allow the vehicle's diagnostic scans to detect any actual problems with the brake light system without hindrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: KINETECH LLC
    Inventors: Mark Olson, Todd Utley, David Seal
  • Publication number: 20150207240
    Abstract: A device is configured for installation on a wire in an electrical circuit comprises a housing including a first portion configured to close on a second portion. A wire passage configured to retain the wire of the electrical circuit is formed in the housing when the first portion is closed on the second portion of the housing. A blade is retained by the housing and configured to extend through the wire passage and sever the wire when the first portion is closed on the second portion of the housing. A first electrically conductive protrusion is configured to extend into the wire passage and engage a first end of the severed wire. A second electrically conductive protrusion configured to extend into the wire passage and engage a second end of the severed wire. A first terminal is electrically connected to the first electrically conductive protrusion and a second terminal is electrically connected to the second electrically conductive protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Olson, Todd Utley
  • Publication number: 20140361687
    Abstract: An electronics device is configured for installation in the brake light circuitry of a vehicle braking system. The electronics device is particularly configured to provide a flashing or pulsing appearance for a brake light, such as an automobile CHMSL. The pulsing is accomplished in a precise manner and that provides additional operational safety features than standard automotive brake lights. The electronics device is configured to avoid over-triggering of the pulsating lights due to multiple application of the automobile's brakes in a short time frame. The electronics device is further configured to function correctly even if the automobile is equipped with sophisticated computer systems that analyze the brake light circuitry, and is configured to avoid detection as a problem by the vehicle's diagnostic systems. At the same time, the electronics device will still allow the vehicle's diagnostic scans to detect any actual problems with the brake light system without hindrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Mark Olson, Todd Utley, David Seal