Patents Assigned to Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
  • NETWORK EVENT IDENTIFICATION AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20120077527
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting events in an electrical network is provided. The method and apparatus measure a plurality of electrical parameters on the electrical network. A precursor event is detected. The measured parameters are captured and analyzed. The precursor event is categorized and a plurality of notifications having integrated data related to the event are electronically transmitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: David Santiago, George Baroudi, Cristiana Dimitriu, Peter Hofmann
  • GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM TRACKING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120068886
    Abstract: A global positioning system (GPS) tracking device that includes a casing including a GPS transmitting and receiving unit configured to transmit and receive GPS signals including GPS routing information; a signal amplifying unit coupled with the GPS transmitting and receiving unit and configured to amplify cell signals; and a timing unit configured to receive power from an external power supply unit and to control power supply to the GPS transmitting and receiving unit and the signal amplifying unit for a predetermined time period
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventor: Freddy Torres
  • System for monitoring and assessing electrical circuits and method of operation
    Patent number: 8135550
    Abstract: A system for collecting data and monitoring the operation of electrical circuits, such as branch circuits at a substation is provided. The system collects data from a plurality of sensors coupled to a plurality of electrical equipment associated with a circuit. The data from the sensors is collected and used to determine the activation of the electrical equipment, such as a protective relay for example. The data is further transformed to allow assessment of the circuit's performance against desired parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignees: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., Softstuf, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Bose, Anthony T. Giuliante, Amir Makki, Maria Rothweiler Makki
  • Gas meter reading system
    Patent number: 8127628
    Abstract: A gas meter reading system is provided that allows automated meter reading capability to be incorporated with sealed mechanical type gas meters. The reading system is mounted to the window of the meter adjacent to the measurement dial. The reading system senses the rotation of the dial and provides data, such as a pulse, that may be recorded by an external source. A method of detecting for leaks with a gas meter having a reading system is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignees: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., Smartsynch, Incorporated
    Inventors: Anthony F. Barna, Lawrence P. Nardo, Charles W. Melvin, Jr., Jason P. Walton
  • Device for installing aerial electrical power lines
    Patent number: 8127436
    Abstract: A device for installing aerial electrical power conductors on utility poles. The device includes a frame having a plurality of anchors. The anchors are arranged to provide a place for securing a plurality of pull ropes during installation of the conductors. The device includes a post sized to be received in a hitch on a vehicle. In one embodiment, the device is sized to fit into an aerial platform, such as that used on utility bucket trucks. The device may be lifted to the point of connection on the utility pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
    Inventors: James Michael Sauschuck, Jr., Ronald William Mege
  • Electric Charger for Vehicle
    Publication number: 20120025759
    Abstract: A charger for an electric vehicle is provided. The charge provides for multiple inputs that are combined to provide a single output at higher charging level. The charger includes a toroidal transformer that is electrically coupled between the multiple inputs and the output. The charge may also include a connection to allow an electrical vehicle to communicate with external controllers or servers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventor: A. Arthur Kressner
  • ENERGY STORAGE AND VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20120019203
    Abstract: An energy storage system for a substation on an electrical power network is provided. The energy storage system is coupled to receive and store electrical power. The stored electrical power may then be used to either charge vehicles or meeting the needs of other discretionary or interruptible loads with an electric propulsion, or to provide electrical power a feeder connected to essential service loads such as police stations, hospitals and traffic control. In one embodiment, the substation also utilizes the energy storage system in a peak shaving mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventor: A. Arthur Kressner
  • Hybrid vehicle recharging system and method of operation
    Patent number: 8100206
    Abstract: A system and method for recharging a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The system includes a controller that schedules the recharging of the vehicles on local electrical distribution networks. The system arranges the schedule to minimize the demand loading on the local distribution network to more efficiently operate power plants providing electrical power to the distribution networks. A system for collecting charges associated with the recharging of plug-in hybrid vehicles is also disclosed providing for prepaid utility accounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
    Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Christopher C. Hoyes, Anthony F. Barna
  • Device and Method For Locating A Conduit
    Publication number: 20110304336
    Abstract: A system and method of locating a conduit, such as an underground conduit is provided. The system includes a tracing device that is adapted to be coupled to a valve. The tracing device includes a bypass member that is movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the bypass member extends through the valve when in the second position. A tracing member is sealingly coupled to the tracing device and extends through the bypass member. An electrical signal is applied to the tracing member and a monitoring device is used to locate an electrical field created by the electrical signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventor: Steven Nostro
  • Dead-line phase identification system and method thereof
    Patent number: 8076923
    Abstract: A system and method for dead-line conductor phase identification is provided. The system includes a receiver unit having a set of current sensors, such as current transformers. The receiver unit current sensors are coupled to conductors having a known phase in a multiphase power line. The current sensors are positioned adjacent a transformer connected to a section of the power line having an open circuit condition. A transmitter unit transmits a current signal on to a conductor at the open circuit section of the power line. The current sensors detect the current signal and the receiver unit transmits a signal to the transmitter unit identifying the phase on which the current signal was transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignees: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., Power Systems Integrity, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Suozzo, Harold I. Marsden, Aaron P. Coolidge, Daniel P. Eggleston
  • Power Outlet for Air Conditioning Appliance and Method of Operation
    Publication number: 20110298300
    Abstract: A power outlet device for regulating the operation of an appliance, such as a window mounted air conditioner is provided. The device includes a power inlet and a power outlet coupled to a switch. A controller having a communications device controls the state of the switch. The controller is connected to a temperature sensor that measures the ambient temperature of the room. A user interface allows the user to define a maximum temperature for the room. In response to the receipt of a signal via the communications device, the controller regulates the flow of electrical power to the appliance based on the defined maximum temperature. A timer is also provided that minimizes short time period cycling of the appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: Robin Gray, Vicki Kuo
  • PULSE VERIFIER AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20110285544
    Abstract: A device and method of counting pulse or switch contact signals over time from any commodity in various applications such as manufacturing and process control is provided. The device includes a pulse splitter relay that generates a first output pulse signal and a second pulse output signal. The first output pulse signal is transmitted to a recorder that receives the pulse signal and stores data such as date and time information when the pulse signal was received. The second output pulse signal is transmitted to a downstream system, such as a building management system for example. The data from the recorder and the downstream system may be compared to verify the pulse signals and identify potential sources for error.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Feldman, Chi Yao Chen
  • CONTINGENCY ANALYSIS INFORMATION FOR UTILITY SERVICE NETWORK
    Publication number: 20110282703
    Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method of providing contingency analysis information for a utility service network that includes obtaining contingency analysis information from a plurality of external sources, integrally combining the contingency analysis information obtained from each of the plurality of external sources into a single application and prioritizing the contingency analysis information in a predetermined order, dynamically updating, the contingency analysis information obtained from each of the plurality of external sources and the prioritization of the contingency analysis information based on status information, and displaying the contingency analysis information to a user via a graphical user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: Maggie Chow, Mark Mastrocinque, Robert J. Blick
  • INTERCONNECTED ELECTRICAL NETWORK AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20110264276
    Abstract: A system for interconnecting electrical network control centers and building management systems is provided. The interconnected system monitors the operational status of the electrical network from a control center. In response to detecting the signature of an imminent electrical network event, the control center transmits a signal to the building management system. In response to receiving the signal, the building management system initiates a series of actions to mitigate or reduce the impact of the electrical network event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicants: RUDIN MANAGEMENT CO. INC., CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, John J. Gilbert, III, Eugene M. Boniberger
  • ELECTROMECHANICAL RELAYS INCLUDING EMBEDDED SENSORS
    Publication number: 20110254557
    Abstract: An electromechanical protective relay includes a base and an electromechanical coil supported on the base. The relay also includes a load sensor electrically coupled to the electromechanical coil that measures a current passing through the electromechanical coil and that is supported on the base, a trip contact supported on the base and located and configured such that it completes a circuit when the electromechanical coil senses an undesirable condition, and a trip sensor electrically coupled to the trip contact that measures a current passing through the trip contact and that is supported on the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: Amir Makki, Sanjay Bose, Anthony T. Giuliante, John Walsh
  • System and Method for operating steam systems
    Publication number: 20110236842
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a steam system, such as a district heating system is provided with provisions for predicting potential water hammer conditions. The system measures steam parameters as inputs into a steam system engine. The steam system engine uses physics models and empirical steam flow behavior models to determine a condensate parameter such as rate of condensate generation and condensate levels within the system. When the condensate parameter exceeds a threshold, a signal is transmitted to the system operator so that actions may be taken to alleviate or prevent undesired conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: Edward Gerard Ecock, Josephine Aromando, Charles Stuart Conroy, Dowlatram Somrah, Wilket Ng
  • ADAPTER FOR ELECTRICAL METER
    Publication number: 20110237118
    Abstract: A meter disconnect adapter is provided that allows a utility meter to be connected to a meter socket while electrical service is disconnected to a facility. The meter disconnect adapter includes housing having an interior area. A plurality of terminals are coupled to the housing. Each terminal includes a stab portion and a jaw portion. The stab portion is sized to provide less than rated current flow to the utility meter. The jaw portion is sized to facilitate the coupling of the meter to the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Feldman, Costas Magoulas, Joseph Princiotta, Lawrence Nardo
  • DEVICE FOR DETERMINING COMMUNICATIONS PARAMETERS AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20110169658
    Abstract: A device and method for determining communications parameters such as signal strength is provided. The device includes a plurality of meters, each having an associated transceiver configured to receive a different communications protocol. Communications signals are received by a communications module and transmitted to the plurality of meters. The plurality of meters provide an indication of a signal parameter, such as signal strength for example, to allow the operator to decide which communications protocol the end device should use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Feldman, Chi Yao Chen, Thomas Q. Wong, Michael Parobek, Vivekanand Shiwmangal, Costas Magoulas
  • BRIDGING ADAPTER
    Publication number: 20110159725
    Abstract: Apparatus for connecting an inoperable phase of electricity with an operable phase of electricity includes an electricity meter, a socket, and an electricity meter adapter having at least one first connector for a first phase of electricity and at least one second connector for a second phase of electricity, a bridging adapter connected between the at least one first connector for a first phase of electricity and the at least one second connector for a second phase of electricity thereby connecting together the first and second phases of electricity, wherein the electricity meter adapter is connected with the socket and the electricity meter is connected with the electricity meter adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventor: Philip Curto
  • LADDER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110158783
    Abstract: A ladder system is provided for facilitating access through a confined opening. The system includes a support arrangement having a first bar. The first bar may be positioned on a surface adjacent an opening. A removable ladder support cradle, including a pair of ladder supports, is coupled to the first bar. A ladder is removably coupled to the support cradle within the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventor: Neal Carlson