ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,476,472, issued on Nov. 18, was assigned to Product Launch Advisors LLC (Rock Hill, S.C.).

"Smart controller for sequenced power delivery" was invented by Richard O. Gregory II (Rock Hill, S.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Apparatuses and methods for configurable sequencing of power across multiple outlets suitable for connecting to multiple device/equipment chargers. A smart controller device comprises a power input port, a plurality of power outlets, and a sequencer module. The sequencer module is configured to route power from the power input port to a first one or more of the plurality of power outlets until a sequencing condition ...