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Carlsbad, CA, United States of America

The Watt Stopper, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 125

% Expired Patents = 16.8



Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 2,893

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66 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Louia Weidman (27 out of 27 patents)

silverMedal Jonathan P Cartrette (22 out of 22 patents)

bronzeMedal Jason H Joyce (19 out of 19 patents)

4.  Willis Jay Mullet (16 out of 198 patents)

5.  Peter John Horton (16 out of 16 patents)

6.  Thomas L Grey (14 out of 66 patents)

7.  Jeffrey T Davis (12 out of 12 patents)

8.  Charles C Hu (11 out of 14 patents)

9.  Darrin W Brunk (10 out of 30 patents)

10.  Eric J Fournier (9 out of 9 patents)

11.  Richard R Billig (8 out of 14 patents)

12.  Richard Scott Hand (7 out of 50 patents)

13.  Alexandre Debernard (7 out of 7 patents)

14.  Bertrand Debever (7 out of 7 patents)

15.  Aizhong Chen (7 out of 8 patents)


Core Competencies:
Lighting Control
DC Power Distribution
Occupancy Sensors
Energy-Saving Dimmers
Zero Power Control
Motorized Shades
Noise Control
Auto-Calibrating Dimmers
Hybrid Dimming Controllers
Window Shade Systems
Architectural Coverings
Electrical Load Control

125 patents:

1. 12470063 - Method and apparatus for electrical load control network (2025-11-11),
2. 12463423 - Methods and apparatus for providing DC power for low voltage lighting (2025-11-04),
3. D1090108 - Window shade with cord protector and sliding actuator (2025-08-26),
4. D1087657 - Sliding actuator for a window shade cord protector (2025-08-12),
5. 12376214 - Zero power lighting control device and method (2025-07-29),
6. D1083440 - Window shade cord protector with sliding actuator (2025-07-15),
7. 12222444 - Side looking occupancy sensor (2025-02-11),
8. 12158553 - Method and apparatus for noise control in ultrasonic sensors (2024-12-03),
9. 12150222 - System for distributing DC power to and controlling building devices (2024-11-19),
10. 12068606 - Method and apparatus for electrical load control network (2024-08-20),
11. 12004282 - Hybrid dimming controller with multi-class outputs (2024-06-04),
12. 12000575 - Methods and devices for auto-calibrating light dimmers (2024-06-04),
13. 11860306 - Side looking occupancy sensor (2024-01-02),
14. 11832366 - Zero power lighting control device and method (2023-11-28),
15. 11796697 - Method and apparatus for noise control in ultrasonic sensors (2023-10-24),
Company Overview
The Watt Stopper, Inc., based in Carlsbad, California, specializes in advanced lighting control systems designed to enhance energy efficiency and user experience. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as occupancy sensors, energy-saving dimmers, and motorized shades, contributing to sustainable building practices. Their expertise extends to DC power distribution and noise control, ensuring optimal performance in diverse environments. The Watt Stopper is committed to providing solutions that integrate seamlessly into modern architectural designs.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

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125 Patents

#19 in Carlsbad, CA

#702 in California

#3,104 in US

#6,411 in the World

Carlsbad, CA (US)
Carlsbad, CA, United States of America

The Watt Stopper, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,893

66 inventors:

goldMedal Louia Weidman (27 out of 27 patents)

silverMedal Jonathan P Cartrette (22 out of 22 patents)

bronzeMedal Jason H Joyce (19 out of 19 patents)

4.  Willis Jay Mullet (16 out of 198 patents)

5.  Peter John Horton (16 out of 16 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Watt Stopper, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/watt-stopper

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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