公开(公告)号：US07542285B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-02

申请号：US11704489

申请日：2007-02-09

Applicant: David A. Colucci ,  James Rollie Johnson ,  Michael Falcinelli ,  Gary Ware

Inventor： David A. Colucci ,  James Rollie Johnson ,  Michael Falcinelli ,  Gary Ware

IPC: H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H05K7/20836 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/183 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/206 ,  H05K7/1425 ,  H05K7/2079

Abstract: An equipment storage rack includes a housing defining an interior region. The housing has an exterior. At least one piece of electronic equipment is supported by the housing within the interior region. A management system is adapted to monitor and display conditions of the equipment storage rack. In a certain configuration, the management system includes a controller unit mounted within the interior region of the housing, a display unit coupled to the controller unit and mounted on the exterior of the housing, and at least one monitoring device, coupled with the controller unit, to monitor at least one parameter of the equipment storage rack. Methods of controlling an equipment storage rack are further disclosed.

Abstract translation: 设备存储架包括限定内部区域的壳体。 外壳有外观。 至少一块电子设备由内部区域内的壳体支撑。 管理系统适用于监控和显示设备存储机架的状况。 在一定的配置中，管理系统包括安装在壳体的内部区域内的控制器单元，耦合到控制器单元并且安装在壳体的外部上的显示单元以及与控制器单元耦合的至少一个监控设备 ，以监视设备存储架的至少一个参数。 进一步公开了控制设备存放架的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08670872B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

申请号：US13185022

申请日：2011-07-18

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

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

IPC: G06F19/00

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：US20130076132A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-28

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: H02J7/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US20120146417A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13185022

申请日：2011-07-18

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

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

IPC: H02J9/00

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：US08027134B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

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: H01B1/00

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：US07983797B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

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: G06F19/00

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：US20110066696A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

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: G06F15/167

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：US07796589B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-14

申请号：US11194746

申请日：2005-08-01

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：US07786618B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-31

申请号：US12061397

申请日：2008-04-02

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: H02J7/00

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：US20100045107A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-25

申请号：US12195690

申请日：2008-08-21

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: H02J9/00

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。