Patents Assigned to Softstuf, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8203328
    Abstract: A current sensor is provided for non-invasively measuring electrical current in an electrical conductor. The current sensor includes a housing having a Hall effect device and circuitry for transmitting a signal indicative of the current flowing through the electrical conductor. The current sensor includes a base having a surface for supporting an electrical conductor. A magnetic shielding member is coupled to the surface to shield the Hall effect device from stray or external magnetic fields. A compliant member is coupled to the magnetic shielding member opposite the surface. The compliant member compresses to allow the current sensor to accommodate a large variety of electrical conductor sizes. The compliant member further acts to bias the electrical conductor against the Hall effect device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignees: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., Softstuf, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Bose, Anthony T. Giuliante, Amir Makki
  • Patent number: 8193803
    Abstract: A current sensor is provided for non-invasively measuring electrical current in an electrical conductor. The current sensor includes a housing having a Hall effect device and circuitry for transmitting a signal indicative of the current flowing through the electrical conductor. The current sensor includes a base having a surface for supporting an electrical conductor. A magnetic shielding member is coupled to the surface to shield the Hall effect device from stray or external magnetic fields. A compliant member is coupled to the magnetic shielding member opposite the surface. The compliant member compresses to allow the current sensor to accommodate a large variety of electrical conductor sizes. The compliant member further acts to bias the electrical conductor against the Hall effect device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignees: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., Softstuf, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Bose, Anthony T. Giuliante, Amir Makki, John Walsh, Douglas Voda, Timothy Franklin
  • Patent number: 8174268
    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 identify signatures in the data to ascertain potential issues in the electrical protective circuit. The data is further analyzed to determine signatures of abnormal operating conditions. The signatures are compared to reference signatures to identify the abnormal conditions and corrective action is initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignees: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., Softstuf, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Bose, Anthony T. Giuliante, Amir Makki
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20110012603
    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 identify signatures in the data to ascertain potential issues in the electrical protective circuit. The data is further analyzed to determine signatures of abnormal operating conditions. The signatures are compared to reference signatures to identify the abnormal conditions and corrective action is initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicants: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC., SOFTSTUF, INC.
    Inventors: Sanjay Bose, Anthony T. Giuliante, Amir Makki
  • Publication number: 20100237853
    Abstract: A current sensor is provided for non-invasively measuring electrical current in an electrical conductor. The current sensor includes a housing having a Hall effect device and circuitry for transmitting a signal indicative of the current flowing through the electrical conductor. The current sensor includes a base having a surface for supporting an electrical conductor. A magnetic shielding member is coupled to the surface to shield the Hall effect device from stray or external magnetic fields. A compliant member is coupled to the magnetic shielding member opposite the surface. The compliant member compresses to allow the current sensor to accommodate a large variety of electrical conductor sizes. The compliant member further acts to bias the electrical conductor against the Hall effect device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicants: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC., SOFTSTUF, INC., ABB INC.
    Inventors: Sanjay Bose, Anthony T. Giuliante, Amir Makki, John Walsh, Douglas Voda, Timothy Franklin
  • Publication number: 20100231198
    Abstract: A current sensor is provided for non-invasively measuring electrical current in an electrical conductor. The current sensor includes a housing having a Hall effect device and circuitry for transmitting a signal indicative of the current flowing through the electrical conductor. The current sensor includes a base having a surface for supporting an electrical conductor. A magnetic shielding member is coupled to the surface to shield the Hall effect device from stray or external magnetic fields. A compliant member is coupled to the magnetic shielding member opposite the surface. The compliant member compresses to allow the current sensor to accommodate a large variety of electrical conductor sizes. The compliant member further acts to bias the electrical conductor against the Hall effect device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicants: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC., SOFTSTUF, INC.
    Inventors: Sanjay Bose, Anthony T. Giuliante, Amir Makki
  • Patent number: 7746055
    Abstract: A current sensor is provided for non-invasively measuring electrical current in an electrical conductor. The current sensor includes a housing having a Hall effect sensor and circuitry for transmitting a signal indicative of the current flowing through the electrical conductor. The current sensor further includes a clamp that allows an operator to easily and repeatedly install and remove the current sensor from electrical conductors. The current sensor may also include a mu-metal device for shielding the Hall effect sensor for stray magnetic fields generated by adjacent electrical conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignees: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., Softstuf, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjay Bose, Anthony T. Giuliante, Amir Makki
  • Publication number: 20100145641
    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: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicants: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC., SOFTSTUF, INC.
    Inventors: Sanjay Bose, Anthony T. Giuliante, Amir Makki, Maria Rothweiler Makki
  • Publication number: 20100090683
    Abstract: A current sensor is provided for non-invasively measuring electrical current in an electrical conductor. The current sensor includes a housing having a Hall effect sensor and circuitry for transmitting a signal indicative of the current flowing through the electrical conductor. The current sensor further includes a clamp that allows an operator to easily and repeatedly install and remove the current sensor from electrical conductors. The current sensor may also include a mu-metal device for shielding the Hall effect sensor for stray magnetic fields generated by adjacent electrical conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicants: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC., SOFTSTUF, INC.
    Inventors: Sanjay Bose, Anthony T. Giuliante, Amir Makki