Patents by Inventor William A. Knight

William A. Knight 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: 11557906
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery jump starting device with a control switch backlight system. The control switch backlight system is configured to assist a user viewing the selectable positions of the control switch for selecting a particular 12V or 24V operating mode of the portable rechargeable battery jump starting device in day light, sunshine, low light, and darkness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: 11462928
    Abstract: Provided is a rechargeable battery jump starting device with a discharged battery pre-conditioning system to facilitate boosting or charging a depleted or discharged battery, for example, to jump start a vehicle or equipment engine. The pre-conditioning increases the operating voltage to the depleted or discharged battery during the pre-conditioning phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: 11458851
    Abstract: A handheld device for jump starting a vehicle engine includes a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack and a microcontroller. The lithium ion battery is coupled to a power output port of the device through a FET smart switch actuated by the microcontroller. A vehicle battery isolation sensor connected in circuit with positive and negative polarity outputs detects the presence of a vehicle battery connected between the positive and negative polarity outputs. A reverse polarity sensor connected in circuit with the positive and negative polarity outputs detects the polarity of a vehicle battery connected between the positive and negative polarity outputs, such that the microcontroller will enable power to be delivered from the lithium ion power pack to the output port only when a good battery is connected to the output port and only when the battery is connected with proper polarity of positive and negative terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Underhill
  • Publication number: 20220311267
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery jump starting device having a highly conductive electrical pathway from a rechargeable battery of the device to a vehicle battery being jump started. The highly conductive pathway can be provided by a highly electrically conductive frame connecting one or more batteries of the rechargeable battery jump starting device to battery clamps of the rechargeable battery jump starting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis NOOK, William Knight NOOK, James Richard STANFIELD, Derek Michael UNDERHILL
  • Publication number: 20220311253
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery jump starting device with a leapfrog charging system. The leapfrog charging system, for example, can sequentially charge multiple batteries of the rechargeable battery jump starting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis NOOK, William Knight NOOK, SR., James Richard STANFIELD, Derek Michael UNDERHILL
  • Patent number: 11447023
    Abstract: A handheld device for jump starting a vehicle engine includes a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack and a microcontroller. The lithium ion battery is coupled to a power output port of the device through a FET smart switch actuated by the microcontroller. A vehicle battery isolation sensor connected in circuit with positive and negative polarity outputs detects the presence of a vehicle battery connected between the positive and negative polarity outputs. A reverse polarity sensor connected in circuit with the positive and negative polarity outputs detects the polarity of a vehicle battery connected between the positive and negative polarity outputs, such that the microcontroller will enable power to be delivered from the lithium ion power pack to the output port only when a good battery is connected to the output port and only when the battery is connected with proper polarity of positive and negative terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Publication number: 20220261853
    Abstract: Targeted Content solutions can be provided using a variety of techniques. Targeted Content can be provided in place of generic advertisements on a first device or on personal computing devices. Targeted Content can be presented during, or in place of, generic advertisements in Content (e.g., television content, streaming content, etc.). Targeted Content can be provided in individual and/or group environments. In a group environment, Users and/or Devices can be grouped into a shared advertising group and Targeted Content can be selected based on Profiles of one or more members of the group. Feedback can be received regarding Targeted Content and payout amount can be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Mark W. Publicover, William Knight Foster
  • Patent number: 11394232
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery jump starting device having a highly conductive electrical pathway from a rechargeable battery of the device to a vehicle battery being jump started. The highly conductive pathway can be provided by a highly electrically conductive frame connecting one or more batteries of the rechargeable battery jump starting device to battery clamps of the rechargeable battery jump starting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: 11394213
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery jump starting device with a leapfrog charging system. The leapfrog charging system, for example, can sequentially charge multiple batteries of the rechargeable battery jump starting device. For example, the rechargeable battery jump starting device is a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device configured for jump starting automobiles, heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, commercial equipment, trucks, buses, commercial trucks, front loaders, dozers, back hoes, excavators, rollers, fork lift, specialized commercial equipment, logging equipment, airplanes, jets, and other battery started vehicles and equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Publication number: 20220181805
    Abstract: A battery clamp having a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp, and a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp. The first inner metal battery clamp member and/or the second inner metal battery clamp member having a battery cable connector configured to allow a user to access the battery cable connector with the user's fingers or a tool while avoiding interference with the handle portions of the battery clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis NOOK, William Knight NOOK, Sr., James Richard STANFIELD, Derek Michael UNDERHILL
  • Publication number: 20220181819
    Abstract: An electrical port device having an electrical port and a cap or cover removable connected to the electrical port having a plug. A Y-shaped electrical cord or cable connects the electrical port to a pair of electrical receptacles. The Y-shaped electrical cord can include one electrical cord or cable section connected to the electrical port, a pair of electrical cord or cable sections connected to the pair of electrical receptacles, and a Y-shaped connector connecting the one electrical cord or cable section and the pair of electrical cord or cable sections. Further, the cap or cover and the electrical port have cooperating sealing surfaces to ensure watertight or waterproof sealing when the cap or cover is installed “on” the electrical port to prevent water or moisture reaching the plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis NOOK, William Knight NOOK, Sr., James Richard STANFIELD, Derek Michael UNDERHILL
  • Publication number: 20220181806
    Abstract: A battery clamp having a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp, and a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp. The first inner metal battery clamp member and/or the second inner metal battery clamp member having an inclined connection plate for connection with a battery cable, the inclined connect plate configured to allow a user to access the inclined access plate with a tool while avoiding interference with the handle portions of the battery clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis NOOK, William Knight NOOK, Sr., James Richard STANFIELD, Derek Michael UNDERHILL
  • Publication number: 20220181820
    Abstract: An electrical extension cord device having an electrical port at one end and an electrical connector at an opposite end. The electrical port can include a cap or cover removable connected to the electrical port having an electrical plug or receptacle. The cap or cover and the electrical port have cooperating sealing surfaces to ensure watertight or waterproof sealing when the cap or cover is installed “on” the electrical port to prevent water or moisture reaching the plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis NOOK, William Knight NOOK, SR., James Richard STANFIELD, Derek Michael UNDERHILL
  • Publication number: 20220158465
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a rechargeable battery jump starting device with a control switch (e.g. rotary control switch) and an optical position sensing switch system to determine a position of the control switch. The optical position sensing switch system includes an optical position sensor using optical coupling to insure an integrity of isolation on a 12V to 24V master switch to allow for a safe and effective operation, and configured so that a microcontroller unit reads a position on the master switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis NOOK, William Knight NOOK, SR., James Richard STANFIELD, Derek Michael UNDERHILL
  • Publication number: 20220140522
    Abstract: An electrical port device having an electrical port and a cap or cover removable connected to the electrical port having a plug. An electrical cord or cable or cable section connects the electrical port to an electrical cord or cable or cable connector or splitter into a pair of electrical cord or cable or cable sections each provided with an electrical receptacle. Further, the cap or cover and the electrical port have cooperating sealing surfaces to ensure a tight waterproof sealing when the cap or cover is installed on the electrical port to prevent water or moisture reaching the plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis NOOK, William Knight NOOK, SR., James Richard STANFIELD, Derek Michael UNDERHILL
  • Patent number: D957339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D958075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D967025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D967769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: THE NOCO COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D976963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: The Noco Company
    Inventors: Derek Michael Underhill, Matthew Michael Bosway, Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield