公开(公告)号：US07142950B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-28

申请号：US10856741

申请日：2004-05-28

Applicant: Neil Rasmussen ,  William Ziegler ,  David A. Colucci

Inventor： Neil Rasmussen ,  William Ziegler ,  David A. Colucci

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J9/06 ,  H01H2300/018 ,  Y10T307/615 ,  Y10T307/62 ,  Y10T307/647 ,  Y10T307/664 ,  Y10T307/68

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to power distribution systems and methods for distributing power from a primary power source and a backup power source to a load. In one particular aspect, a power distribution system includes a first input to receive input power from the primary power source, a second input to receive input power from the backup power source, an output that provides output power from at least one of the primary power source and the backup power source, a first switch operatively coupled to the first input and the output and operative to selectively couple the first input to the output, a second switch operatively coupled to the second input and the output and operative to selectively couple the second input to the output, and a controller operatively coupled to the first switch and to the second switch and configured to control the first switch and the second switch to provide an electrical interlock.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面涉及用于将功率从主电源和备用电源分配到负载的配电系统和方法。 在一个特定方面，配电系统包括用于接收来自主电源的输入电力的第一输入端，用于接收来自备用电源的输入电力的第二输入端，从主电源中的至少一个提供输出功率的输出端 源和备用电源，第一开关，其可操作地耦合到所述第一输入端和所述输出端并且用于选择性地将所述第一输入端耦合到所述输出端;第二开关，其可操作地耦合到所述第二输入端和所述输出端， 输入到输出端，以及控制器，可操作地耦合到第一开关和第二开关，并被配置为控制第一开关和第二开关以提供电互锁。

公开(公告)号：US06201319B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-13

申请号：US09384042

申请日：1999-08-26

Applicant: James M. Simonelli ,  Damir Klikic ,  Michael J. Ingemi ,  Donald L. Charlantini ,  David A. Colucci

Inventor： James M. Simonelli ,  Damir Klikic ,  Michael J. Ingemi ,  Donald L. Charlantini ,  David A. Colucci

IPC: H02J302

CPC classification number: H05K7/1492 ,  H02J9/062 ,  H02M1/10 ,  Y10T307/367 ,  Y10T307/625

Abstract: A power supply system has a power input to receive input power from a power source, a power output to provide output power to a load, at least one battery module having a battery output that provides battery power, at least one power module coupled to the power input to receive the input power, coupled to the battery output to receive the battery power and coupled to the power output to provide the output power, a controller, coupled to the at least one power module, constructed and arranged to monitor and control the output power from the at least one power module, and a redundant controller, coupled to the at least one power module and to the controller, constructed and arranged to provide redundant monitoring and controlling of the output power from the at least one power module.

Abstract translation: 电源系统具有用于从电源接收输入电力的电力输入，向负载提供输出功率的电力输出，具有提供电池电力的电池输出的至少一个电池模块，耦合到 电源输入以接收输入电力，耦合到电池输出以接收电池电力并耦合到功率输出以提供输出功率;耦合到所述至少一个功率模块的控制器，被构造和布置成监视和控制 来自所述至少一个功率模块的输出功率以及耦合到所述至少一个功率模块和所述控制器的冗余控制器，被构造和布置成提供来自所述至少一个功率模块的输出功率的冗余监控和控制。

公开(公告)号：US08552584B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US13453509

申请日：2012-04-23

Applicant: Daniel C. Cohen ,  David A. Colucci ,  Mark R. Melanson ,  James S. Spitaels

Inventor： Daniel C. Cohen ,  David A. Colucci ,  Mark R. Melanson ,  James S. Spitaels

IPC: H01J1/10

CPC classification number: H02J7/0068 ,  G06F1/30 ,  H02J9/062 ,  Y10T307/336 ,  Y10T307/344 ,  Y10T307/391 ,  Y10T307/62

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a UPS includes an input configured to be coupled to an AC power source, a DC power source, an output configured to receive power from at least one of the AC power source and the DC power source, a first switched receptacle outlet coupled to the output and configured to be coupled to a first electrical load and a second receptacle outlet coupled to the output and configured to be coupled to a second electrical load. According to some embodiments, the UPS also includes a control unit configurable to provide a first configuration associated with the first switched receptacle outlet, where the first configuration is employed by the control unit to control a connection of the first switched receptacle outlet to the output independent of the second receptacle outlet.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个方面，UPS包括被配置为耦合到AC电源，DC电源，被配置为从AC电源和DC电源中的至少一个接收电力的输出的输入， 第一开关插座出口，其耦合到所述输出并且被配置为耦合到第一电负载和耦合到所述输出并被配置为耦合到第二电负载的第二插座出口。 根据一些实施例，UPS还包括可配置为提供与第一开关插座出口相关联的第一配置的控制单元，其中控制单元采用第一配置来控制第一开关插座出口与输出独立的连接 的第二个插座。

公开(公告)号：US08549198B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US12412827

申请日：2009-03-27

Applicant: Daniel C. Cohen ,  David A. Colucci ,  Mark R. Melanson ,  James S. Spitaels ,  Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar

Inventor： Daniel C. Cohen ,  David A. Colucci ,  Mark R. Melanson ,  James S. Spitaels ,  Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/42 ,  H04L9/32

CPC classification number: G06F13/4004

Abstract: One aspect relates to a communication protocol for communicating between one or more entities, such as devices, hosts or any other system capable of communicating over a network. Another aspect relates to a system architecture that permits more than one slave system (e.g., a slave device) to be connected to a master system (e.g., a master device) in a communication system implementing a master/slave protocol. In one aspect, a pass-through device is provided that facilitates communication and authentication to one or more downstream slave devices. Yet another aspect relates to a star-based configuration of slave devices coupled to the master, and protocols for communicating and authenticating slave devices. Another aspect relates to a protocol that allows communication between entities without a priori knowledge of the communication protocol. In such a protocol, for example, information describing a data structure of the communication protocol is transferred between communicating entities. Further, an authentication protocol is provided for providing bidirectional authentication between communicating entities. In one specific example, the entities include a master device and a slave device coupled by a serial link. In another specific example, the communication protocol may be used for performing unbalanced transmission between communicating entities.

Abstract translation: 一个方面涉及用于在一个或多个实体（诸如设备，主机或能够通过网络进行通信的任何其他系统）之间进行通信的通信协议。 另一方面涉及允许多于一个从系统（例如从设备）在实现主/从协议的通信系统中连接到主系统（例如，主设备）的系统架构。 在一个方面，提供了一种便于对一个或多个下游从设备进行通信和认证的直通设备。 另一方面涉及耦合到主机的从设备的基于星型的配置以及用于通信和认证从设备的协议。 另一方面涉及允许实体之间的通信而不具有通信协议的先验知识的协议。 在这种协议中，例如，在通信实体之间传送描述通信协议的数据结构的信息。 此外，提供了用于在通信实体之间提供双向认证的认证协议。 在一个具体示例中，实体包括通过串行链路耦合的主设备和从设备。 在另一具体示例中，通信协议可用于在通信实体之间执行不平衡传输。

公开(公告)号：US08472439B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US12880820

申请日：2010-09-13

Applicant: Daniel C. Cohen ,  James S. Spitaels ,  David A. Colucci ,  Matthew Fletcher Bush ,  C. Michael Hoff ,  Robert Joseph Backofen ,  Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar

Inventor： Daniel C. Cohen ,  James S. Spitaels ,  David A. Colucci ,  Matthew Fletcher Bush ,  C. Michael Hoff ,  Robert Joseph Backofen ,  Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04L67/025 ,  H04L63/0869 ,  H04L63/101 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04L69/24

Abstract: One aspect relates to a communication protocol for communicating between one or more entities, such as devices, hosts or any other system capable of communicating over a network. A protocol is provided that allows communication between entities without a priori knowledge of the communication protocol. In such a protocol, for example, information describing a data structure of the communication protocol is transferred between communicating entities. Further, an authentication protocol is provided for providing bidirectional authentication between communicating entities. In one specific example, the entities include a master device and a slave device coupled by a serial link. In another specific example, the communication protocol may be used for performing unbalanced transmission between communicating entities.

Abstract translation: 一个方面涉及用于在一个或多个实体（诸如设备，主机或能够通过网络进行通信的任何其他系统）之间进行通信的通信协议。 提供了允许实体之间的通信而不具有通信协议的先验知识的协议。 在这种协议中，例如，在通信实体之间传送描述通信协议的数据结构的信息。 此外，提供了用于在通信实体之间提供双向认证的认证协议。 在一个具体示例中，实体包括通过串行链路耦合的主设备和从设备。 在另一具体示例中，通信协议可用于在通信实体之间执行不平衡传输。

公开(公告)号：US07509529B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-24

申请号：US10622952

申请日：2003-07-18

Applicant: David A. Colucci ,  Neil Rasmussen

Inventor： David A. Colucci ,  Neil Rasmussen

IPC: G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/32

CPC classification number: G06F11/328 ,  G06F11/3055

Abstract: A processor embedded in a device includes instructions for procedures to be completed by a user. A display provides the instructions as steps for completion to the user. The processor monitors status of the device to determine completion of the steps before proceeding with the next step. Errors in performing steps are identified by the processor and steps to correct the errors are displayed for execution by the user.

Abstract translation: 嵌入在设备中的处理器包括用于由用户完成的过程的指令。 显示器提供说明作为完成用户的步骤。 在继续下一步之前，处理器监视设备的状态以确定步骤的完成。 执行步骤中的错误由处理器识别，并且纠正错误的步骤被显示供用户执行。

公开(公告)号：US20090046415A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US12196593

申请日：2008-08-22

Applicant: Neil Rasmussen ,  William Ziegler ,  David A. Colucci

Inventor： Neil Rasmussen ,  William Ziegler ,  David A. Colucci

IPC: H02B1/015

CPC classification number: H02J9/06 ,  H01H2300/018 ,  Y10T307/615 ,  Y10T307/62 ,  Y10T307/647 ,  Y10T307/664 ,  Y10T307/68

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to power distribution systems and methods for distributing power from a primary power source and a backup power source to a load. In one particular aspect, a power distribution system includes a first input to receive input power from the primary power source, a second input to receive input power from the backup power source, an output that provides output power from at least one of the primary power source and the backup power source, a first switch operatively coupled to the first input and the output and operative to selectively couple the first input to the output, a second switch operatively coupled to the second input and the output and operative to selectively couple the second input to the output, and a controller operatively coupled to the first switch and to the second switch and configured to control the first switch and the second switch to provide an electrical interlock.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面涉及用于将功率从主电源和备用电源分配到负载的配电系统和方法。 在一个特定方面，配电系统包括用于接收来自主电源的输入电力的第一输入端，用于接收来自备用电源的输入电力的第二输入端，从主电源中的至少一个提供输出功率的输出端 源和备用电源，第一开关，其可操作地耦合到所述第一输入端和所述输出端并且用于选择性地将所述第一输入端耦合到所述输出端;第二开关，其可操作地耦合到所述第二输入端和所述输出端， 输入到输出端，以及控制器，可操作地耦合到第一开关和第二开关，并被配置为控制第一开关和第二开关以提供电互锁。

公开(公告)号：US20110169333A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US13052525

申请日：2011-03-21

Applicant: Daniel C. Cohen ,  David A. Colucci ,  James S. Spitaels ,  Mark R. Melanson

Inventor： Daniel C. Cohen ,  David A. Colucci ,  James S. Spitaels ,  Mark R. Melanson

IPC: H02J3/14

CPC classification number: H02J9/062 ,  Y10T307/344 ,  Y10T307/414 ,  Y10T307/615 ,  Y10T307/702

Abstract: A power supply system includes an AC power line with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) device coupled to receive power from the AC power line. The UPS includes control circuitry that couples power conversion circuitry of the UPS to the AC power line when the available AC power is acceptable. The power supply system also includes a second UPS device coupled to receive power from the AC power line. The second UPS includes a timer delay, such that the control circuitry is configured to couple power conversion circuitry to the AC power line when the available AC power is acceptable, and upon expiration of the timer.

Abstract translation: 电源系统包括具有耦合以从AC电力线接收电力的不间断电源（UPS）设备的AC电力线。 UPS包括控制电路，当可用的交流电可接受时，将UPS的电力转换电路耦合到交流电源线。 电源系统还包括耦合以从AC电力线接收电力的第二UPS装置。 第二UPS包括定时器延迟，使得控制电路被配置为在可用AC电力可接受时以及定时器期满时将功率转换电路耦合到AC电力线。

公开(公告)号：US20090323258A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12556726

申请日：2009-09-10

Applicant: William Ziegler ,  Thomas E. Hjort ,  David A. Colucci

Inventor： William Ziegler ,  Thomas E. Hjort ,  David A. Colucci

IPC: H02B1/04 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6666 ,  H01R25/003 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a plug-in module is provided for installation in a power distribution assembly. In one embodiment, the plug-in module includes a housing, an electrical isolation and overcurrent protection device located in the housing and a current sensing device located in the housing and adapted to sense a current carried by the electrical isolation and overcurrent protection device. The plug-in module may further include a power cable including a first end that is pre-terminated at the plug-in module to connect the power cable to the electrical isolation and overcurrent protection device, and electrical contacts adapted to removably couple the plug-in module to a plurality of stationary electrical conductors of the power distribution assembly. According to one embodiment, the electrical isolation and overcurrent protection device includes a circuit breaker.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个方面，提供一种用于安装在配电组件中的插入式模块。 在一个实施例中，插入式模块包括壳体，位于壳体中的电隔离和过电流保护装置，以及位于壳体中并适于感测电隔离和过电流保护装置携带的电流的电流感测装置。 该插件模块还可以包括电力电缆，该电力电缆包括预先端接在插入式模块上以将电力电缆连接到电气隔离和过电流保护装置的第一端，以及适于可拆卸地连接插头模块的电触点， 模块连接到配电组件的多个固定电导体。 根据一个实施例，电气隔离和过电流保护装置包括断路器。

公开(公告)号：US07606014B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US11455227

申请日：2006-06-16

Applicant: William Ziegler ,  Thomas E. Hjort ,  David A. Colucci

Inventor： William Ziegler ,  Thomas E. Hjort ,  David A. Colucci

IPC: H01H73/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6666 ,  H01R25/003 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a plug-in module is provided for installation in a power distribution assembly. In one embodiment, the plug-in module includes a housing, an electrical isolation and overcurrent protection device located in the housing and a current sensing device located in the housing and adapted to sense a current carried by the electrical isolation and overcurrent protection device. The plug-in module may further include a power cable including a first end that is pre-terminated at the plug-in module to connect the power cable to the electrical isolation and overcurrent protection device, and electrical contacts adapted to removably couple the plug-in module to a plurality of stationary electrical conductors of the power distribution assembly. According to one embodiment, the electrical isolation and overcurrent protection device includes a circuit breaker.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个方面，提供一种用于安装在配电组件中的插入式模块。 在一个实施例中，插入式模块包括壳体，位于壳体中的电隔离和过电流保护装置，以及位于壳体中并适于感测电隔离和过电流保护装置携带的电流的电流感测装置。 该插件模块还可以包括电力电缆，该电力电缆包括预先端接在插入式模块上以将电力电缆连接到电气隔离和过电流保护装置的第一端，以及适于可拆卸地连接插头模块的电触点， 模块连接到配电组件的多个固定电导体。 根据一个实施例，电气隔离和过电流保护装置包括断路器。