Patents by Inventor Walter Zerbe

Walter Zerbe 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).

  • Publication number: 20100089605
    Abstract: A multi-part electrical/electronics enclosure that may be used for in-wall installation of intercom, home audio, lighting, HVAC or other automation controls and similar system components. The enclosure includes two major components including a back box, serving to enclose low voltage electronics, and a power pocket portion, fitting into at least one wall of the back box. The power pocket serves as an enclosure for high voltage alternating current electrical wire terminations, equipment connections, power supplies and the like. A trade separator fits between the back box and power pocket to completely enclose and isolate high voltage electrics from low voltage electronics. This solution provides maximize use of available space especially in retrofit applications. It also provides for servicing of electronics (disposed in back box) without accessing or servicing high voltage electrics in the power pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: Russound/FMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Stein, Walter Zerbe, Bruce Wollen, John Bucci
  • Patent number: D668242
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Russound/FMP, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Stein, Walter Zerbe, Maureen K. Baldwin, Allen John Boothroyd, James David Clissold