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Stephen James Arment, Apple Valley, CA US
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| 20120240826 | Fast Setting Stucco and Method of Use - A cementitious composition the properties of which are useful for: a) reducing shrinkage cracking in stucco systems due to excess water present in initial mixing required to achieve adequate slump necessary for application, but not necessary for material hydration b) reducing full thickness cracking as a result of minor structural movement by increasing the flexural strength, c) reducing the time required to place the layers of a three-coat exterior stucco system. The composition of this material is a blend of ASTM C 150 Portland cement, an ASTM C 1328 Plastic (Stucco) cment and a minor amount of a sulfonated naphthalene formaldehyde condensate (SNF), also described as Polynaphthalene sulfonates (PNS) cement superplasticizer, also known as a HRWR (High Range Water Reducer). | 09-27-2012 |
Stephen James Blanksby, Corrimal East AU
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| 20080296486 | METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE POSITION OF UNSATURATION IN A COMPOUND - A mass spectrometric method for determining the position of unsaturation in a compound is disclosed. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20100267148 | METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE POSITION OF UNSATURATION IN A COMPOUND - A mass spectrometric method for determining the position of unsaturation in a compound is disclosed. | 10-21-2010 |
Stephen James Brown, Dorset GB
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| 20110182040 | DATA STORAGE DEVICES - A data storage device comprising a card-shaped body, a memory within the card-shaped body, and a connector for connecting the memory to a personal computer. The card-shaped body comprises a swipable portion with a magnetic stripe arranged to be read by a magnetic stripe card reader. The card-shaped body can comprise a main portion with a recess and a connector portion comprising the memory and connector. In that case, the connector portion is hingably mounted on the main portion to be rotatable between a closed position in which the connector portion is located within the recess, and an open position in which the connector of the connector portion is located outside of the recess so that it can be used to connect the memory to a personal computer. | 07-28-2011 |
Stephen James Causier, Malmesbury GB
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| 20100236092 | Drive Circuit - A drive circuit for a high-frequency agitation source includes a signal generator generating a train of low voltage square-wave pulses at a drive frequency, a booster including a boost inductor generating a back EMF and configured to produce a high-voltage pulse train in response to the low-voltage square-wave pulse train and a filter producing a drive signal having a pre-determined harmonic of the drive frequency, the drive signal being used to drive the high-frequency agitation source. The drive circuit is particularly suitable for use with piezoelectric crystals. | 09-23-2010 |
Stephen James Coulston, Houston, TX US
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| 20120169509 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR TERMINATING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A NODE AND A CARRIER - The present disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods for terminating communication on a communication line between a carrier and at least one node located at a subsurface location. The apparatus may include a control member configured to initiate termination of communication in response to a controlled signal. The apparatus may also include a communication linkage configured to terminate the communication in a manner that cannot be remotely restored in response to the control member. The apparatus may also include a power source to maintain power to the communication linkage termination operation. The apparatus may be configured to use energy from the communication line to cause the communication linkage to terminate communication. The apparatus may be configured to use a communication linkage that is at least partially consumable. The method includes the use of the apparatus. | 07-05-2012 |
Stephen James Denio, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20100072197 | Microwaveable Carton Having Multiple Focused Susceptors - A carton including multiple focused susceptors can be configured to provide multiple heating configurations for microwave heating of a packaged food product. In at least one heating configuration, the microwave susceptors are arranged such that food product has a softer texture when heated. In a second heating configuration, the microwave susceptors such that the food product has a crispier texture when heated. In use a consumer can select any of the multiple carton configurations for heating the food product. | 03-25-2010 |
Stephen James Essman, Laurel, MD US
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| 20080204350 | MODULAR ACTIVE PHASED ARRAY - A structural grid is provided with continuous and discontinuous beam members coupled by splices, a front structure coupled to the structural grid, the front structure including a walkway and cables, a radome coupled to the front structure. The structural grid is coupled to a plurality of antenna subassemblies. The antenna subassemblies have a forward housing including an RF manifold coupled to a circulator, an aft housing coupled to the forward housing, containing a line replaceable unit that is serviceable or maintainable through the aft housing. | 08-28-2008 |
Stephen James Fasham, Wiltshire GB
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| 20100296268 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM AND DISPLAY INCLUDING SAME - An illumination system comprises at least one light source ( | 11-25-2010 |
Stephen James Grunzinger, Oceanside, CA US
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| 20110062424 | POLYMER COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ADDITIVE BLOCK COPOLYMERS - Disclosed herein are some embodiments related to a polymer composition comprising a base polymer and a block copolymer additive. Laminated constructs, methods of preparing the polymer compositions and the laminate constructs, and devices related thereto are also disclosed. | 03-17-2011 |
Stephen James Kieran, Moylan, PA US
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| 20090000235 | ARCHITECTURAL CONNECTORS FOR MODULAR FRAMING SYSTEMS - Connectors for modular framing systems having T-shaped slots are disclosed. The connectors connect framing members to each other or connect floor panels to framing members. Architectural structures and modular framing systems containing the connectors are also disclosed. | 01-01-2009 |
Stephen James Larkowski, Elgin, IL US
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| 20100011523 | SIDE BROOM HAVING MEMORY RECALL AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates generally to debris collection devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a debris collection vehicle utilizing a side broom having memory recall functionality. | 01-21-2010 |
Stephen James Lazuka, Chardon, OH US
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| 20120047044 | Method to Develop Search Engine Optimized Content Through a Web-Based Software Platform - The present invention is a web-based software platform used to implement a method for purchasing the highest quality content possible, for the lowest possible market driven prices, from the most qualified profession writer possible. Writers are able to setup an account and log on to the present invention in order to take on projects to develop content for a client or a marketing agency. Thus, the present invention allows for a marketplace of writers. Both an individual client and a marketing agency can setup an account and log on to the present invention in order to post projects. Individual clients post projects for content that they need to be written, while marketing agencies post projects for content that their clients need to be written. Marketing agencies are able to manage multiple projects for multiple clients on the present invention. Individual clients and marketing agencies are also able to set a price on how much they are willing to pay the writer to produce the content. | 02-23-2012 |
Stephen James Merris, Cheltenham GB
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| 20100008059 | Mounting system for telecommunications panels - A mounting arrangement for a telecommunications system, the system including a panel and a frame. The mounting arrangement providing a tool-less connection between the panel and the frame for ease of assembly and installation. In one embodiment, the mounting arrangement including flexible retaining clips provided on the panel, and guides formed on the frame. The flexible retaining clip and guides defining a snap-fit connection that is secure and easy to use. | 01-14-2010 |
Stephen James Messineo, Shrewsbury, MA US
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| 20100001567 | Therapeutic back support and stabilization - A therapeutic back support device including a back support portion that automatically and repeatedly moves forward to maintain engagement with a user's back as the user moves forward with respect to a chair seat. The back support portion substantially resists backward motion and provides substantially continuous therapeutic support to the user's spine pending a release signal. | 01-07-2010 |
Stephen James Mickleson, Tauranga NZ
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| 20080256693 | Systems and Apparatus for Toilet Odour Removal - An odour removal apparatus for a toilet is described wherein the toilet has a bowl, a cistern for supplying water to the bowl, a flushing valve of a flushing mechanism within the cistern and an internal overflow in fluid and/or gaseous communication with the inside of the cistern and an area in the vicinity of the bowl. The apparatus includes an inlet adapted to be in fluid and/or gaseous communication with the bowl via the internal overflow and/or the flushing mechanism when installed. The apparatus also includes a gases extraction means for drawing gases and entrained odours from the area in the vicinity of the bowl, to the inlet, via the internal overflow and/or the flushing mechanism. The gases and entrained odours may then be passed to a filter to remove odours therefrom. | 10-23-2008 |
Stephen James Miller, Dauphin, PA US
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| 20100254663 | BEND LIMITING BOOT - A connector having a front and back orientation and comprising: (a) a cable having at least a jacket and an optical fiber; (b) a ferrule assembly comprising a rear portion for attachment to said jacket, and a ferrule defining a bore hole for containing said optical fiber; (c) a housing having a front portion configured for mating with a mating structure and a back portion configured for attachment to a boot; (d) a spring biasing said ferrule assembly forward in said housing; and (e) a boot secured to said back portion of said housing and extending rearward around said tight-jacketed cable, said boot having an internal channel large enough to allow axial movement of said ferrule assembly relative to said boot. | 10-07-2010 |
Stephen James Pember, London GB
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| 20090005960 | Air Traffic Control - An air traffic control system, for use by a controller controlling multiple aircraft, comprising a processor, an input device and a display device, further comprising: trajectory prediction means for calculating a trajectory for each aircraft, for inputting aircraft detected position data, and for recalculating the trajectories based on said position data, and conflict detection means for detecting, based on the trajectories, future circumstances under which pairs of aircraft violate predetermined proximity tests, and for causing a display on the display device indicating said circumstances, further comprising means for inputting instruction data corresponding to instructions issued by the controller to an aircraft, and in which the proximity indication means is arranged to use a first proximity test and a second, more restrictive, proximity test; and in which the system is arranged to display a symbol representing pairs of aircraft which violate the second test in a first display mode, and those which violate the first set but not the second set in a second display mode, and in which the system is arranged, on input of a said instruction by a controller in relation to a pair of aircraft, to change the display mode of the symbol for said pair from the second mode to a third mode indicating that no further action is necessary. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090012660 | Air Traffic Control - An air traffic control system, for use by a controller controlling multiple aircraft, comprising a processor, an input device and a display device, further comprising: trajectory prediction means for calculating a trajectory for each aircraft, for inputting aircraft detected position data, and for recalculating the trajectories based on said position data, and conflict detection means for detecting, based on the trajectories, future circumstances under which pairs of aircraft violate predetermined proximity tests, and for causing a display on the display device indicating said circumstances, further comprising means for inputting instruction data corresponding to instructions issued by the controller to an aircraft, and in which the proximity indication means is arranged to use a first proximity test and a second, more restrictive, proximity test; and in which the system is arranged to display a symbol representing pairs of aircraft which violate the second test in a first display mode, and those which violate the first set but not the second set in a second display mode, and in which the system is arranged, on input of a said instruction by a controller in relation to a pair of aircraft, to change the display mode of the symbol for said pair from the second mode to a third mode indicating that no further action is necessary. | 01-08-2009 |
Stephen James Pember, Hampshire GB
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| 20120303253 | AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL - An air traffic control system in which several tactical sectors each control of a respective tactical controller can be amalgamated into a single super-sector under control of a single planning controller. The tactical controllers can collaboratively manage flights in neighbouring tactical sectors within the same planning sector and have awareness of selected flights and interactions outside their own tactical sector; the invention assesses and selects which flights to display for each controller (based upon separation responsibility). | 11-29-2012 |
Stephen James Randles, Cleveland GB
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| 20110269655 | Gear Oil Additive - Gear oil formulations comprising a gear oil and a film forming agent are disclosed. The film forming agent comprises a polymeric ester which is the reaction product of at least one polyfunctional alcohol, a dimer fatty acid, an optional aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 5 to 18 carbon atoms and one or more ingredients to reduce the acid value of the polymeric ester to below 5 mgKOH/g with the resultant polymeric ester having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. ranging from 400 to 5000 mm | 11-03-2011 |
Stephen James Robson, Australian Capital Territory AU
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| 20110136453 | Emergency Broadcast Receiver - Disclosed is an emergency broadcast radio receiver. The receiver can comprise a signal detector circuit adapted to detect, when powered, a predetermined emergency broadcast signal, and a timing generator circuit adapted to couple a battery to the signal detector circuit to periodically power the signal detector circuit. The receiver also can comprise a demodulator circuit adapted to demodulate, when powered, an audio signal modulated on a radio frequency signal at a tuning frequency. The signal detector circuit can be adapted, on detection of the predetermined emergency broadcast signal, to couple the battery to the demodulator circuit to power the demodulator circuit. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 06-09-2011 |
Stephen James Roffey, Hampshire GB
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| 20080205985 | Fascines - Inflatable members for forming fascines for filling ditches or smoothing other discontinuities in or on the ground to facilitate the passage of vehicles across the discontinuity are normally carried uninflated in a package at one side of a vehicle such as a tank. The package can be moved from that stowed position to an operational position at the front of the vehicle, for example by swinging around a pivot located at the front corner of the vehicle, from which position the fascine members can be released and inflated. In this way there is no need for the vehicle to turn side on to the discontinuity in order to deploy the fascine. | 08-28-2008 |
Stephen James Roseblade, Cambridge GB
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| 20120123142 | PROCESS FOR HYDROGENATING KETONES IN THE PRESENCE OF RU(II) CATALYSTS - The present invention relates to a process for hydrogenating a substrate comprising a carbon-heteroatom double bond, the process comprising the step of reacting the substrate with hydrogen gas in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, wherein the hydrogenation catalyst is a complex of formula (I): R | 05-17-2012 |
Stephen James Smith, East Yorkshire GB
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| 20080230481 | Process for the Removal of Catalytic Metals and Promoter Metals from Carbonylation Process Streams - A process for the selective removal of Group VIII carbonylation catalyst metals and/or promoter metals from liquid compositions comprising a carbonylation product, the Group VIII carbonylation catalyst metals and/or promoter metals, corrosion metals and optionally alkali or alkaline earth metals. The process comprises contacting the liquid composition with a chelating resin having thiourea functional groups. The process is suitable for treating process streams obtained in the production of carboxylic acids and/or carboxylic anhydrides. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090177006 | Process for the Production of Acetic Acid - A process for the production of acetic acid by carbonylating methanol and/or a reactive derivative thereof with carbon monoxide in the presence of an iridium promoted carbonylation catalyst wherein the promoters are ruthenium and at least one of niobium and tantalum. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100210448 | CATALYST RECOVERY PROCESS - A process for recovering tungsten from a spent catalyst comprising a supported heteropolytungstic acid characterised in that the process comprises: (a) contacting the spent catalyst with an extractant selected from water, methanol, ethanol or a mixture of any two or more thereof for sufficient time to extract at least part of the heteropolytungstic acid therefrom; (b) separating the extractant containing heteropolytungstic acid from the treated spent catalyst; (c) contacting the extractant containing heteropolytungstic acid with a strong acid ion exchange resin to remove corrosion metals contained therein and (d) recovering the treated extractant containing heteropolytungstic acid for subsequent use. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100324333 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ACETIC ACID - A process for the production of acetic acid comprising: introducing methanol and/or a reactive derivative thereof and carbon monoxide into a first reaction zone containing a liquid reaction composition comprising a carbonylation catalyst, optionally a carbonylation catalyst promoter, methyl iodide, methyl acetate, acetic acid and water; withdrawing at least a portion of the liquid reaction composition together with dissolved and/or entrained carbon monoxide from the first reaction zone; passing at least a portion of the withdrawn liquid reaction composition to a second reaction zone; passing at least a portion of the liquid reaction composition from the second reaction zone into a flash separation zone; wherein the temperature of the liquid reaction composition withdrawn from the first reaction zone is in the range of 170 to 195° C.; and the temperature of the liquid reaction composition passed from the second reaction zone to the flash separation zone is at least 8° C. greater than the temperature of the liquid reaction composition withdrawn from the first reaction zone. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110269988 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING ACETONE FROM A STREAM COMPRISING ACETONE, METHYL ACETATE AND METHYL IODIDE - The present invention relates to a separation process for removing acetone from a mixture comprising acetone, methyl acetate and methyl iodide, said process comprising the steps of: (a) introducing said stream comprising acetone, methyl acetate and methyl iodide into a first distillation zone; (b) introducing acetic acid into said first distillation zone, either by addition of acetic acid to said stream comprising acetone, methyl acetate and methyl iodide or by introduction of acetic acid directly to the first distillation zone at one or more points at or above the point of introduction of said stream comprising acetone, methyl acetate and methyl iodide into the first distillation zone in step (a), or a combination of both; (c) removing from the first distillation zone an overhead stream comprising methyl iodide and a bottoms stream comprising acetone, methyl acetate, acetic acid, and a reduced amount of methyl iodide; (d) introducing into a second distillation zone the bottoms stream from step (c); (e) removing from the second distillation zone an overhead stream comprising methyl acetate and methyl iodide and a bottoms stream comprising acetone, methyl acetate and acetic acid; (f) introducing the bottoms stream from step (e) into a third distillation zone; and (g) removing from the third distillation zone an overhead stream comprising methyl acetate and acetone and a bottoms stream comprising methyl acetate and acetic acid. | 11-03-2011 |
Stephen James Smith, Norwich Norfolk GB
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| 20120106748 | SYSTEM FOR SIMULATED MULTI-GEAR VEHICLE SOUND GENERATION - A vehicle sound generator system is configured to generate a signal configured to drive one or more speakers produce sound waves simulating sounds associated with a desired engine type. The signal is based on one or more operating conditions of a vehicle. The vehicle sound generator system is configured to select sounds from a plurality of sounds based on the operating conditions of the vehicle. Each sound corresponds to a simulated sound of an engine operating in a respective gear. The vehicle sound generator system may generate the signal to drive the speakers to produce selected sounds to simulate shifting between the respective gears. | 05-03-2012 |
Stephen James Styrchak, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20080244443 | .NET RIBBON MODEL FOR A RIBBON USER INTERFACE - An object model is provided that allows .NET developers to customize the Office Ribbon user interface according to a .NET Ribbon model rather than the Ribbon XML/callback model of Office applications. The .NET Ribbon model implements the IRibbonExtensibility interface and provides properties and events for Ribbon components. At runtime, the .NET Ribbon model generates and provides an Office application or document with the XML needed to render the custom Ribbon user interface. A visual designer tool uses the .NET Ribbon model to provide .NET developers with a component view architecture that allows developers to set component properties and generate events. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20110154286 | .NET RIBBON MODEL FOR A RIBBON USER INTERFACE - An object model is provided that allows .NET developers to customize the Office Ribbon user interface according to a .NET Ribbon model rather than the Ribbon XML/callback model of Office applications. The .NET Ribbon model implements the IRibbonExtensibility interface and provides properties and events for Ribbon components. At runtime, the .NET Ribbon model generates and provides an Office application or document with the XML needed to render the custom Ribbon user interface. A visual designer tool uses the .NET Ribbon model to provide .NET developers with a component view architecture that allows developers to set component properties and generate events. | 06-23-2011 |
Stephen James Trull, Wickwar GB
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| 20100005852 | Method of error compensation in a coordinate measuring machine - A method of calibrating an articulating probe head comprising the steps of measuring an artefact of known dimensions with the workpiece sensing probe mounted on the articulating probe head, in which the articulating probe head is unlocked. An error functional map is generated corresponding to the difference between the measured and known dimensions of the artefact. Subsequent workpieces are measured with the articulating probe head unlocked and the corresponding correction applied. The true dimensions of the artefact may be determined by measuring it with a probe mounted on an articulating probe head in which the axes of the articulating probe head are locked. A mechanical lock is provided to lock the axes of the articulating probe head. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110277534 | Method of error compensation in a coordinate measuring machine - A method of calibrating an articulating probe head comprising the steps of measuring an artefact of known dimensions with the workpiece sensing probe mounted on the articulating probe head, in which the articulating probe head is unlocked. An error functional map is generated corresponding to the difference between the measured and known dimensions of the artefact. Subsequent workpieces are measured with the articulating probe head unlocked and the corresponding correction applied. The true dimensions of the artefact may be determined by measuring it with a probe mounted on an articulating probe head in which the axes of the articulating probe head are locked. A mechanical lock is provided to lock the axes of the articulating probe head. | 11-17-2011 |
Stephen James Vipond, Eaglescliffe GB
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| 20130048118 | Apparatus for dispensing a liquid from a liquid storage container - A removable liquid transport assembly configured to be readily installed in and removed from a liquid dispenser to permit the liquid dispenser to be readily sanitized. The removable liquid transport assembly preferably includes a liquid manifold, a valve assembly and a pump head. The removable liquid transport assembly is configured such that liquid can flow in a first direction through the removable liquid transport assembly to permit a liquid to be dispensed from a liquid dispenser and liquid can flow in a second direction back to a liquid storage container to prevent damage to one or more components of the liquid dispenser. | 02-28-2013 |
Stephen James Votava, Des Peres, MO US
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| 20100086114 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRESENTING BILLING INFORMATION ACCORDING TO A CUSTOMER-DEFINED HIERARCHAL STRUCTURE - Presenting data received from service providers includes receiving billing data from each of the service providers and formatting, by at least one processor, the billing data in a standardized format. A single bill that consolidates the billing data in the standardized format for each of the service providers, and displays the billing data in the standardized format according to a user-defined organizational relationship for a billed entity, is outputted. | 04-08-2010 |
Stephen James West, Louisville, KY US
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| 20090122453 | UNIVERSAL RATING PLUG FOR ELECTRONIC TRIP UNIT - A rating plug for an electronic trip unit is disclosed. The rating plug has a housing with a plurality of switches disposed within the housing, each of the switches positionable in one of two positions. The settings of the switches establish a digital signature associated with the rating plug, providing for a universal rating plug that can be used on any circuit breaker that is accepting of the rating plug and that has a sensor value equal to or greater than the rating plug current rating. For instance, a rating plug having a 1000 Amp rating can be used on any circuit breaker sensor for use at or above 1000 A. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090147424 | CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH AUTOMATIC BREAKER RATING - An electronic control for a circuit breaker with automatic breaker rating is disclosed. The electronic control includes a memory to store circuit breaker ratings, a breaker rating switch to select circuit breaker ratings, and a microprocessor operatively coupled to the breaker rating switch and the memory. The microprocessor is configured to interpret a selected circuit breaker rating of the breaker rating switch, set an amplifier gain adjustment for the circuit breaker based on the selected circuit breaker rating, and transmit the selected circuit breaker rating to the memory for storage in the memory. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090243590 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING CURRENT IN A CONDUCTOR - The present disclosure describes a system for measuring current amplitude in a conductor, comprising at least one Rogowski coil, an integration circuit directly connected to the at least one Rogowski coil, a microprocessor circuit in communication with the integration circuit and configured to receive output from the integration circuit and to calculate energy data comprising current amplitude in the conductor. A method for measuring current in a conductor is also presented. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090256426 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING POWER SUPPLY TO A CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTROL UNIT - A system for controlling power in a circuit breaker trip unit is disclosed. The system includes: a user interface operably coupled to the trip unit and having a plurality of input keys; a power conditioner operably coupled to the user interface and operably coupled to a battery power source and an external power source; and a power control circuit. The power control circuit is configured to automatically electrically connect the battery power source to the power conditioner in response to activation of any of the plurality of input keys, and in the absence of an electrical connection between the external power source and the power conditioner. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090257163 | CURRENT GAIN CONTROL OF CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIP UNIT - An electronic trip unit for a circuit breaker, the electronic trip unit includes a rating plug having a plurality of switches each configured to indicate a specified current rating for the rating plug and for selectively supplying a current rating for the electronic trip unit, a processing unit which receives and reads a value of the selected current rating from the rating plug upon power-up, and a gain control unit including a plurality of gain circuits. Each of the gain circuits including a plurality of gain switches set by the processing unit based upon the selected current rating, to control a gain of input current of the electronic trip unit. | 10-15-2009 |