公开(公告)号：US11856671B1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US16805717

申请日：2020-02-29

Applicant: Stephen DeLano ,  John Joseph King

Inventor： Stephen DeLano ,  John Joseph King

IPC: H05B47/10 ,  G01S19/13

CPC classification number: H05B47/10 ,  G01S19/13

Abstract: A power switch adapted to provide power to a device is described. The power switch comprises a prong of a plurality of prongs adapted to receive the power; a receptacle adapted to receive a plug of the device receiving the power; a user interface comprising a microphone; and a control circuit coupled to the user interface; wherein the control circuit controls the application of the power to the receptacle in response to the detection of a voice of a user of the power switch.

公开(公告)号：US10727731B1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-28

申请号：US15823385

申请日：2017-11-27

Applicant: John Joseph King

Inventor： John Joseph King

IPC: H02M1/10 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H02B1/42 ,  H01R13/66

Abstract: A power adapter configured to apply power to a device is described, the power adapter comprises a first contact element configured to receive power; a second contact element configured to apply power to the device; and a contact signal contact element configured to receive control signals for controlling the power applied to the device; wherein the power adapter is adapted to receive one of a plurality of different modules, each module of the plurality of different modules providing a different user interface.

公开(公告)号：US12081025B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US17361041

申请日：2021-06-28

Applicant: John Joseph King

Inventor： John Joseph King

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G10L25/51 ,  H01H47/00 ,  H01R13/02 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R13/74 ,  H01R24/68 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H02B1/42 ,  H02G3/10 ,  H02G3/18 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H02M1/10 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L51/222 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H01R105/00 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W84/12

CPC classification number: H02J3/14 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G10L25/51 ,  H01H47/00 ,  H01R13/02 ,  H01R13/6675 ,  H01R13/6691 ,  H01R13/74 ,  H01R24/68 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R31/065 ,  H02B1/42 ,  H02G3/10 ,  H02G3/18 ,  H02J13/00001 ,  H02J13/00004 ,  H02J13/00007 ,  H02M1/10 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L51/222 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H01R2105/00 ,  H02J13/00024 ,  H02J13/00026 ,  H02J2310/14 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: A plurality of power adapters configured to apply power to loads is described. The plurality of power adapters may comprise a first power adapter configured to apply power to a first load, the first power adapter having a first recess for receiving a first module that is removably attached to the first recess; a second power adapter configured to apply power to a second load, the second power adapter having a second recess for receiving a second module that is removably attached to the second recess; and a control device adapted to identify the first power adapter and the second power adapter; wherein the control device is adapted to map the first power adapter and the second power adapter based upon locations of the first power adapter and the second power adapter.

公开(公告)号：US12069786B1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-20

申请号：US17151466

申请日：2021-01-18

Applicant: John J. King ,  Stephen DeLano

Inventor： John J. King ,  Stephen DeLano

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H05B47/11 ,  H05B47/17

CPC classification number: H05B47/11 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  H01R13/665 ,  H05B47/17 ,  G06F1/26

Abstract: A control attachment configured to provide power to a load is described. The control attachment may comprise a first plurality of contact elements configured to be coupled to a power adapter; a plurality of openings on a first surface and having a second plurality of contact elements configured to receive a power signal and a neutral signal, wherein the plurality of openings are adapted to receive prongs of a plug; a ground contact element adapted to be coupled to a ground contact element of the power adapter; and a transformer coupled to receive the power signal and generate a low voltage signal; wherein the second plurality of contact elements is coupled to the first plurality of contact elements.

公开(公告)号：US20240271464A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18420980

申请日：2024-01-24

Applicant: Smart Power Partners LLC

Inventor： John J. King

IPC: E05B63/00 ,  E05B47/00

CPC classification number: E05B63/0056 ,  E05B2047/0091

Abstract: A modular door lock adapted to be attached to a door is described. The modular door lock may comprise a bolt adapted to be received by a door frame; an interior lock portion comprising a first latch element adapted to control a movement of the bolt; and an exterior lock portion comprising a key actuator adapted to control a movement of the bolt; wherein the interior lock portion comprises a module that is removably coupled to the interior lock portion. A method of implementing a modular door lock is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US12025963B1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-02

申请号：US17113066

申请日：2020-12-06

Applicant: John J. King

Inventor： John J. King

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  H02J4/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/042 ,  H02J4/00 ,  G05B2219/25318

Abstract: A plug-in power adapter is described. The plug-in power adapter may comprises a plug having a plurality of prongs, wherein a first prong of the plurality of prongs is adapted to receive power; a transformer coupled to receive the power from the first prong of the plurality of prongs, wherein the transformer generates a power signal; a plurality of contact elements accessible by a user of the plug-in power adapter; and a wireless communication circuit adapted to receive signals using a wireless communication protocol; wherein a contact element of the plurality of contact elements is adapted to receive a control signal.

公开(公告)号：US11990712B1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-21

申请号：US16560822

申请日：2019-09-04

Applicant: John Joseph King

Inventor： John Joseph King

IPC: H01R13/70 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H05B47/10 ,  H05B47/17

CPC classification number: H01R13/70 ,  H01R31/065 ,  H05B47/10 ,  H05B47/17

Abstract: A control attachment adapted to control the application of power to a load is described. The control attachment may comprise a toggle element on the control attachment, wherein the toggle element is movable in response to a manual actuation associated with the control attachment; a first interface comprising an actuator element configured to make contact with a power adapter, wherein the actuator element is adapted to engage with a switch of the power adapter in response to the manual actuation; and an attachment element adapted to attach the control attachment to the power adapter; wherein a manual actuation of the toggle element enables controlling the power applied to the load by the power adapter. A method of implementing a control attachment is also described.

公开(公告)号：US20230138366A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US17976838

申请日：2022-10-30

Applicant: Smart Power Partners LLC

Inventor： John J. King ,  Stephen DeLano ,  Tyler J. Miller ,  Tho Nguyen ,  Benjamin F. Feldman ,  Thomas E. Musman

IPC: H01R33/945 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R33/90 ,  H01R33/96

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.

公开(公告)号：US20230137314A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-04

申请号：US17976841

申请日：2022-10-30

Applicant: Smart Power Partners LLC

Inventor： John J King ,  Stephen DeLano ,  Bryan R. Hotaling ,  James R. Varney

IPC: H01R33/945 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R33/90 ,  H01R33/96

Abstract: An in-wall power adapter configured to apply a voltage to a load is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprises a recess adapted to receive a control module; a first connector having a first contact element adapted to receive a first prong of a plug, a second contact element adapted to receive a contact element of a control module, and a third contact element adapted to receive a wire of a junction box; a second connector having a fourth contact element adapted to receive a second prong of a plug, a fifth contact element adapted to receive a contact element of a control module, and a sixth contact element adapted to receive a wire of a junction box; and a third connector having a seventh contact element adapted to receive a third prong of a plug, an eighth contact element adapted to receive a prong a contact element of a control module, and a ninth contact element adapted to receive a wire of a junction box.

公开(公告)号：US10582590B1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-03

申请号：US15645658

申请日：2017-07-10

Applicant: Stephen DeLano ,  John Joseph King

Inventor： Stephen DeLano ,  John Joseph King

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  G01S19/13

Abstract: A multi-element lighting apparatus is described. The multi-element lighting apparatus comprises a receiver circuit for receiving a location associated with the multi-element lighting apparatus; a power switch having a plurality of prongs for receiving power; a power cord coupled to the power switch; and a plurality of lighting elements coupled to the power cord, wherein the power cord distributes the power received by the power switch; and wherein the power switch controls the application of power to the power cord based upon the location associated with the multi-element lighting apparatus.