Nicholas G Demos

US Patent:

7236695, Jun 26, 2007

Filed:

Dec 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/019327

Inventors:

Nicholas S. Demos - Cudahy WI, US

International Classification:

G03B 15/06

US Classification:

396 3, 16241

Abstract:

A photographic backdrop with stand includes a photographic backdrop and a support structure. The photographic backdrop includes a backdrop screen and four pockets attached to the four corners of the backdrop screen. The support structure includes a photographic light stand, a base connector and four support rods. Each support rod includes a substantially triangular end. The photographic light stand includes a vertical mounting tube. The vertical mounting tube is inserted into a bottom of the base connector. The four support rods are also inserted into pre-existing holes in the base connector. The backdrop screen is stretched over the four support rods, such that the four substantially triangular ends are inserted into the four pockets. Four extension rods may be used to extend the length of the four support rods for larger backdrop screens.

US Patent:

20210408769, Dec 30, 2021

Filed:

Sep 13, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/473444

Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
Gary Gracyalny - Elm Grove WI, US
David A. Kratz - Brookfield WI, US
Richard Gilpatrick - Whitewater WI, US
Dean Weigand - Waukesha WI, US
Sie Teong Lim - Brookfield WI, US
Nicholas Demos - Wauwatosa WI, US

Assignee:

Briggs & Stratton, LLC - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

H02B 1/03
H01H 9/54
H02B 1/30
H02B 1/24
H02B 1/015

Abstract:

A power management system for selectively providing power to one or more electrical loads using a standby generator includes a meter mounted transfer switch, a power management module, and a controller. The meter mounted transfer switch is configured to receive electrical power from a utility source. The power management module is configured to receive electrical power from each of the standby generator and the utility source. The controller is in communication with the standby generator and the power management module, and monitors a load on the standby generator and communicates to the power management module to selectively disconnect at least one of the one or more electrical loads based on the monitored load.

US Patent:

20180331512, Nov 15, 2018

Filed:

Jul 23, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/041913

Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
Gary Gracyalny - Elm Grove WI, US
David A. Kratz - Brookfield WI, US
Richard Gilpatrick - Whitewater WI, US
Dean Weigand - Waukesha WI, US
Sie Teong Lim - Brookfield WI, US
Nicholas Demos - Wauwatosa WI, US

Assignee:

Briggs & Stratton Corporation - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

H02B 1/03
H02B 1/30
H02B 1/24
H02B 1/015
H01H 9/54

Abstract:

A transfer switch and load controller that can be plugged into an existing utility meter socket and electrically positioned between the meter socket and a distribution panel to allow switching between utility power and standby power. The plug-in transfer switch functions to transfer the power supplied to a home between the utility power source and the generator power source upon loss of power from the utility power source. The transfer switch components are contained in an enclosed housing of a meter socket adapter that is mounted directly to the meter socket of a meter housing. The meter socket adapter is prewired to a standby generator such that the standby generator can be connected to a home power system by plugging the meter socket adapter into the meter socket

US Patent:

20180131187, May 10, 2018

Filed:

Jan 3, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/861148

Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
Sie Teong Lim - Brookfield WI, US
Todd Plichta - Germantown WI, US
Nicholas Demos - Wauwatosa WI, US
Brian Northway - Hartford WI, US
Michael Miller - Lake Mills WI, US

Assignee:

Briggs & Stratton Corporation - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

H02J 3/14

Abstract:

A method and system for supplying electric power to a plurality of priority loads from either a utility power source or a secondary power source, such as a generator. A control unit monitors the power draw by each of a plurality of priority loads and base loads during the supply of electric power from the utility power source. When the supply of power from the utility power source is interrupted, the control unit determines the number of the priority loads that can be powered by the secondary power source based on the monitored power draw of the priority and base loads prior to power interruption. The secondary power source is activated and the determined number of priority loads is immediately connected to the secondary power source without delay. When the utility power source returns, the system and method transfers utility power back to all of the priority and base loads.

US Patent:

20170179690, Jun 22, 2017

Filed:

Mar 3, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/449090

Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
Gary Gracyalny - Elm Grove WI, US
David A. Kratz - Brookfield WI, US
Richard Gilpatrick - Whitewater WI, US
Dean Weigand - Waukesha WI, US
Sie Teong Lim - Brookfield WI, US
Nicholas Demos - Wauwatosa WI, US

Assignee:

Briggs & Stratton Corporation - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

H02B 1/03
H01H 9/54
H02B 1/015
H02B 1/24
H02B 1/30

Abstract:

A transfer switch and load controller that can be plugged into an existing utility meter socket and electrically positioned between the meter socket and a distribution panel to allow switching between utility power and standby power. The plug-in transfer switch functions to transfer the power supplied to a home between the utility power source and the generator power source upon loss of power from the utility power source. The transfer switch components are contained in an enclosed housing of a meter socket adapter that is mounted directly to the meter socket of a meter housing. The meter socket adapter is prewired to a standby generator such that the standby generator can be connected to a home power system by plugging the meter socket adapter into the meter socket.

US Patent:

20160156197, Jun 2, 2016

Filed:

Nov 30, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/953791

Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
Sie Teong Lim - Brookfield WI, US
Todd Plichta - Germantown WI, US
Nicholas Demos - Wauwatosa WI, US

Assignee:

Briggs & Stratton Corporation - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

H02J 4/00

Abstract:

A method and system for supplying electric power to a plurality of priority loads from either a utility power source or a secondary power source, such as a generator. A control unit monitors the power draw by each of a plurality of priority loads and base loads during the supply of electric power from the utility power source. When the supply of power from the utility power source is interrupted, the control unit determines the number of the priority loads that can be powered by the secondary power source based on the monitored power draw of the priority and base loads prior to power interruption. The secondary power source is activated and the determined number of priority loads is immediately connected to the secondary power source without delay. When the utility power source returns, the system and method transfers utility power back to all of the priority and base loads.

US Patent:

20150036267, Feb 5, 2015

Filed:

Jul 31, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/447839

Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
Gary Gracyalny - Elm Grove WI, US
David A. Kratz - Brookfield WI, US
Richard Gilpatrick - Whitewater WI, US
Dean Weigand - Waukesha WI, US
Sie Teong Lim - Brookfield WI, US
Nicholas Demos - Wauwatosa WI, US

Assignee:

BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

H02B 1/30
H01H 9/54

US Classification:

361625

Abstract:

A transfer switch and load controller that can be plugged into an existing utility meter socket and electrically positioned between the meter socket and a distribution panel to allow switching between utility power and standby power. The plug-in transfer switch functions to transfer the power supplied to a home between the utility power source and the generator power source upon loss of power from the utility power source. The transfer switch components are contained in an enclosed housing of a meter socket adapter that is mounted directly to the meter socket of a meter housing. The meter socket adapter is prewired to a standby generator such that the standby generator can be connected to a home power system by plugging the meter socket adapter into the meter socket