Patents by Inventor Anton Belehradek
Anton Belehradek 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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Patent number: 9958878Abstract: A pump control system includes a controller coupled to first and second pressure sensors. The sensors couple serial pressure related information to the controller. The controller can evaluate respective liquid levels, in response to received pressure related information from the sensors. A current sensor coupled to the controller can provide signals indicative of operation of one or more pumps coupled to the controller. The controller includes circuits to detect the presence of predetermined, prioritized, faults and to emit a wired or wireless fault indicator in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: John R. Kochan, Jr., Casey W. Barker, Anton Belehradek
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Patent number: 8907789Abstract: A pump control system includes a controller coupled to first and second pressure sensors. The sensors couple serial pressure related information to the controller. The controller can evaluate respective liquid levels, in response to received pressure related information from the sensors. A current sensor coupled to the controller can provide signals indicative of operation of one or more pumps coupled to the controller. The controller includes circuits to detect the presence of predetermined faults and to emit an audible fault indicator in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Metropolitan Industries, Inc.Inventors: John R. Kochan, Jr., Casey W. Barker, Anton Belehradek
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Publication number: 20110273288Abstract: A pump control system includes a controller coupled to first and second pressure sensors. The sensors couple serial pressure related information to the controller. The controller can evaluate respective liquid levels, in response to received pressure related information from the sensors. A current sensor coupled to the controller can provide signals indicative of operation of one or more pumps coupled to the controller. The controller includes circuits to detect the presence of predetermined faults and to emit an audible fault indicator in response thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Metropolitan Industries, Inc.Inventors: John R. Kochan, JR., Casey W. Barker, Anton Belehradek
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Patent number: 7615954Abstract: A pump control system incorporates one or more solid state level sensors as well as solid state pump control switches. Elimination of mechanical or electrode-mechanical parts by using ultrasonically based fluid level sensors as well as solid state switches for motor control enhances reliability and results in reduced power consumption and dissipation.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Metropolitan Industries, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. Potter, Anton Belehradek, Adam Pleticha
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Patent number: 6847130Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply system senses quality of available three phase input power and determines if load requirements can be met therefrom. If not, it drives an inverter to generate acceptable quality three phase AC to supply to the load. In this mode, the energy is obtained from a battery array. A solar panel can be used as a primary or a secondary source of input energy.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Metropolitan Industries, Inc.Inventors: Anton Belehradek, Richard W. Potter, John R. Kochan, Jr.
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Patent number: 6789024Abstract: A microprocessor based flow meter establishes a series of pump on and off time intervals. Using previously entered flow rate information, the meter establishes quantities of flow during each pumping cycle or totals for predetermined time intervals such as days or weeks. Quantities of flow can be displayed on a per cycle basis or can be accumulated based on predetermined elapsed time intervals such as days or weeks.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2000Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Metropolitan Industries, Inc.Inventors: John R. Kochan, Jr., Anton Belehradek, Jr.
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Patent number: 6565325Abstract: A pump control system incorporates a programmed processor and respond to input from multiple floats. The programmed processor can respond to detected float failures in real time by reassigning control, lag, or lead functions from a failing float to one of the remaining functioning floats. Pump alternating functionality can be provided if any two of a plurality of four or more floats continue to function as expected.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Metropolitan Industries, Inc.Inventor: Anton Belehradek
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Publication number: 20020102162Abstract: A pump control system incorporates a programmed processor and respond to input from multiple floats. The programmed processor can respond to detected float failures in real time by reassigning control, lag, or lead functions from a failing float to one of the remaining functioning floats. Pump alternating functionality can be provided if any two of a plurality of four or more floats continue to function as expected.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventor: Anton Belehradek
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Patent number: 6366053Abstract: A processor controlled DC pump system charges back-up batteries using utility supplied AC power. In the absence of AC the batteries energize a DC load. When AC is restored, the processor regulates total output current to charge the batteries and energize the load without exceeding the maximum allowable total output current.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Metropolitan Industries, Inc.Inventor: Anton Belehradek
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Patent number: 6356467Abstract: A system and method for generating an AC power output signal from a DC power input signal. The system incorporates a DC-to-DC boost regulator including a plurality of boost stages coupled in series for receiving a DC input signal and producing a boosted DC power signal. The system further incorporates a DC-to-AC converter coupled to the transformerless DC-to-DC boost regulator, for receiving the boosted DC power signal and generating an AC power output signal. A control element is coupled to both the DC-to-DC boost regulator and the DC-to-AC converter. In at least one embodiment, the system and method for generating an AC power output signal from a DC power input signal are used in connection with an uninterruptible power supply.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2001Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Metropolitan Industries, Inc.Inventor: Anton Belehradek, Jr.
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Patent number: 6322325Abstract: A pump control system incorporates a programmed processor and responds to input from multiple floats. The programmed processor can respond to detected float failures in real time by reassigning control, lag, or lead functions from a failing float to one of the remaining functioning floats. Pump alternating functionality can be provided if any two of a plurality of four or more floats continue to function as expected.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Metropolitan Industries, Inc.Inventor: Anton Belehradek
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Patent number: 6198257Abstract: A system and method for generating an AC power output signal from a DC power input signal. The system incorporates a transformerless DC-to-DC boost regulator including a plurality of boost stages coupled in series for receiving a DC input signal and producing a boosted DC power signal. The system further incorporates a DC-to-AC converter coupled to the transformerless DC-to-DC boost regulator, for receiving the boosted DC power signal and generating an AC power output signal. A control element is coupled to both the DC-to-DC boost regulator and the DC-to-AC converter. In at least one embodiment, the system and method for generating an AC power output signal from a DC power input signal are used in connection with an uninterruptible power supply.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Metropolitan Industries, Inc.Inventors: Anton Belehradek, Richard W. Potter
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Patent number: 6150776Abstract: A variable frequency motor starting system has a variable frequency AC power supply for generating an AC power output signal applied to an AC motor. A controller is coupled to the variable frequency AC power supply for producing a control signal for adjusting the frequency of the AC power output signal produced. Upon initially applying power to an AC motor or detection of a starting current for an AC motor, the controller adjusts the frequency of the power output signal applied to the AC motor. The frequency of the power output signal is adjusted to a value below the value of the typical operating frequency. The value of the frequency can be increased to the final operating value.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1999Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: Metropolitan Industries, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. Potter, Anton Belehradek