Patents by Inventor Amir Grossberg
Amir Grossberg has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Systems and Methods to Increase the Reliability and the Service Life Time of Photovoltaic (PV) Modul
Publication number: 20230421096Abstract: An apparatus may determine a parameter related to a voltage value at a midpoint terminal of a system power device, and may adjust a voltage applied to a second terminal of the system power device based on the parameter and a reference value. The second terminal may be different from the midpoint terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias -
Publication number: 20230396070Abstract: A method may include: applying a first voltage on at least one first terminal of a first direct current (DC) bus electrically connected to a power source, obtaining at least one indication that discharge of a second voltage related to the first voltage should be performed, and discharging the second voltage by electrically connecting at least one second terminal of a second DC bus to a ground in response to the at least one indication. Another method may include: injecting a current at at least one terminal of a direct current (DC) bus that is electrically connected to a power source, simultaneous to injecting the current, measuring an insulation relative to ground, obtaining an electrical parameter related to the power source, and, in response to the electrical parameter, maintaining the current injected at the terminal of the DC bus without ceasing the measuring of the insulation relative to a ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias, Daniel Zmood, David Avraham
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Patent number: 11791768Abstract: An apparatus may determine a parameter related to a voltage value at a midpoint terminal of a system power device, and may adjust a voltage applied to a second terminal of the system power device based on the parameter and a reference value. The second terminal may be different from the midpoint terminal.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias
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Patent number: 11764581Abstract: A method may include: applying a first voltage on at least one first terminal of a first direct current (DC) bus electrically connected to a power source, obtaining at least one indication that discharge of a second voltage related to the first voltage should be performed, and discharging the second voltage by electrically connecting at least one second terminal of a second DC bus to a ground in response to the at least one indication. Another method may include: injecting a current at at least one terminal of a direct current (DC) bus that is electrically connected to a power source, simultaneous to injecting the current, measuring an insulation relative to ground, obtaining an electrical parameter related to the power source, and, in response to the electrical parameter, maintaining the current injected at the terminal of the DC bus without ceasing the measuring of the insulation relative to a ground.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias, Daniel Zmood, David Avraham
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Publication number: 20220319789Abstract: A relay array may connect an electrical device (e.g., an inverter, power converter, etc.) to a utility grid. Based on a detection of a power interruption or fault, the relay array may disconnect the electrical device from the grid to ensure safety or reduce damage to the electrical device or grid. The relay array may include one or more electromechanical relays (e.g., latching relays). A safety catch may prevent the latching relay(s) from changing states. The electrical device may be configured to facilitate removal of the safety catch once the ability to change states is desired. The latching relay(s) may also be supplied with a power pulse for changing a state of the latching relay(s). The power pulse may be provided by a power bank that may be maintained with power in case of a power interruption or fault.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Amir Grossberg, Yoav Berger, Reuven Savitzky, Dor Shoshani, Elad Toraty, Liron Har-Shai, Matan Atias
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Patent number: 11393649Abstract: A relay array may connect an electrical device (e.g., an inverter, power converter, etc.) to a utility grid. Based on a detection of a power interruption or fault, the relay array may disconnect the electrical device from the grid to ensure safety or reduce damage to the electrical device or grid. The relay array may include one or more electromechanical relays (e.g., latching relays). A safety catch may prevent the latching relay(s) from changing states. The electrical device may be configured to facilitate removal of the safety catch once the ability to change states is desired. The latching relay(s) may also be supplied with a power pulse for changing a state of the latching relay(s). The power pulse may be provided by a power bank that may be maintained with power in case of a power interruption or fault.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Amir Grossberg, Yoav Berger, Reuven Savitzky, Dor Shoshani, Elad Toraty, Liron Har-Shai, Matan Atias
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Publication number: 20220131384Abstract: A method may include: applying a first voltage on at least one first terminal of a first direct current (DC) bus electrically connected to a power source, obtaining at least one indication that discharge of a second voltage related to the first voltage should be performed, and discharging the second voltage by electrically connecting at least one second terminal of a second DC bus to a ground in response to the at least one indication. Another method may include: injecting a current at at least one terminal of a direct current (DC) bus that is electrically connected to a power source, simultaneous to injecting the current, measuring an insulation relative to ground, obtaining an electrical parameter related to the power source, and, in response to the electrical parameter, maintaining the current injected at the terminal of the DC bus without ceasing the measuring of the insulation relative to a ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias, Daniel Zmood, David Avraham
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Patent number: 11258261Abstract: A method may include: applying a first voltage on at least one first terminal of a first direct current (DC) bus electrically connected to a power source, obtaining at least one indication that discharge of a second voltage related to the first voltage should be performed, and discharging the second voltage by electrically connecting at least one second terminal of a second DC bus to a ground in response to the at least one indication. Another method may include: injecting a current at at least one terminal of a direct current (DC) bus that is electrically connected to a power source, simultaneous to injecting the current, measuring an insulation relative to ground, obtaining an electrical parameter related to the power source, and, in response to the electrical parameter, maintaining the current injected at the terminal of the DC bus without ceasing the measuring of the insulation relative to a ground.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias, Daniel Zmood, David Avraham
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Publication number: 20220037880Abstract: An apparatus may determine a parameter related to a voltage value at a midpoint terminal of a system power device, and may adjust a voltage applied to a second terminal of the system power device based on the parameter and a reference value. The second terminal may be different from the midpoint terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias
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Patent number: 11159016Abstract: An apparatus may determine a parameter related to a voltage value at a midpoint terminal of a system power device, and may adjust a voltage applied to a second terminal of the system power device based on the parameter and a reference value. The second terminal may be different from the midpoint terminal.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias
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Publication number: 20200279707Abstract: A relay array may connect an electrical device (e.g., an inverter, power converter, etc.) to a utility grid. Based on a detection of a power interruption or fault, the relay array may disconnect the electrical device from the grid to ensure safety or reduce damage to the electrical device or grid. The relay array may include one or more electromechanical relays (e.g., latching relays). A safety catch may prevent the latching relay(s) from changing states. The electrical device may be configured to facilitate removal of the safety catch once the ability to change states is desired. The latching relay(s) may also be supplied with a power pulse for changing a state of the latching relay(s). The power pulse may be provided by a power bank that may be maintained with power in case of a power interruption or fault.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Amir Grossberg, Yoav Berger, Reuven Savitzky, Dor Shoshani, Elad Toraty, Liron Har-Shai, Matan Atias
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Publication number: 20200083715Abstract: A method may include: applying a first voltage on at least one first terminal of a first direct current (DC) bus electrically connected to a power source, obtaining at least one indication that discharge of a second voltage related to the first voltage should be performed, and discharging the second voltage by electrically connecting at least one second terminal of a second DC bus to a ground in response to the at least one indication. Another method may include: injecting a current at at least one terminal of a direct current (DC) bus that is electrically connected to a power source, simultaneous to injecting the current, measuring an insulation relative to ground, obtaining an electrical parameter related to the power source, and, in response to the electrical parameter, maintaining the current injected at the terminal of the DC bus without ceasing the measuring of the insulation relative to a ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias, Daniel Zmood, David Avraham
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Publication number: 20190348926Abstract: An apparatus may determine a parameter related to a voltage value at a midpoint terminal of a system power device, and may adjust a voltage applied to a second terminal of the system power device based on the parameter and a reference value. The second terminal may be different from the midpoint terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: Solaredge Technologies LtdInventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg
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Publication number: 20140185245Abstract: A circuit board adapted for use in an switching converter for connecting a plurality of switches including a first switch, a second switch, a third switch and a fourth switch. The circuit board has a layout for connecting the switches. The layout is adapted for locating the switches substantially at or symmetrically with respect to the endpoints of a right-angle cross. The right-angle cross is formed from two line segments intersecting with a ninety degree angle. The circuit board may offsets the switches perpendicularly to the line segments at the endpoints of the line segments either in a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Solaredge Ltd.Inventors: Lior Handelsman, Tzachi Glovinski, Amir Grossberg, Sonke Rogalia, Heribert Schmidt
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Patent number: 8630098Abstract: A circuit board adapted for use in an switching converter for connecting a plurality of switches including a first switch, a second switch, a third switch and a fourth switch. The circuit board has a layout for connecting the switches. The layout is adapted for locating the switches substantially at or symmetrically with respect to the endpoints of a right-angle cross. The right-angle cross is formed from two line segments intersecting with a ninety degree angle. The circuit board may offsets the switches perpendicularly to the line segments at the endpoints of the line segments either in a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Lior Handelsman, Tzachi Glovinsky, Amir Grossberg, Sönke Rogalia, Heribert Schmidt
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Publication number: 20100124027Abstract: A circuit board adapted for use in an switching converter for connecting a plurality of switches including a first switch, a second switch, a third switch and a fourth switch. The circuit board has a layout for connecting the switches. The layout is adapted for locating the switches substantially at or symmetrically with respect to the endpoints of a right-angle cross. The right-angle cross is formed from two line segments intersecting with a ninety degree angle. The circuit board may offsets the switches perpendicularly to the line segments at the endpoints of the line segments either in a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Lior Handelsman, Tzachi Glovinsky, Amir Grossberg, Sönke Rogalia, Heribert Schmidt