Patents by Inventor Brandon Michael Batzler
Brandon Michael Batzler 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: 9461468Abstract: A transfer switch panel including a bonded neutral connection to ground that allows the connection and disconnection of the utility neutral and an auxiliary power source neutral in one switching movement. The transfer switch panel includes a transfer switch connected to both a utility power source and an auxiliary power source. The transfer switch connects either the utility power source or the auxiliary power source to a pair of hot buses and a neutral bus contained within the transfer switch panel. The neutral bus includes a bonded connection to ground such that the neutral line of either the utility power source or the auxiliary power source is connected to ground when providing power to loads connected to a load center panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Brandon Michael Batzler, Sie Teong Lim
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Patent number: 8569912Abstract: A backup power management system connectable to a primary power source and a secondary power source, and a method of operating the same. The system includes a single controller that is connected to both a first transfer switch contactor and a second transfer switch contactor. Both the primary power source and a secondary power source are broken into two separate output supplies. The two separate output supplies from the primary power source and the secondary power source are each provided to one of the first and second transfer switch contactors. The single controller sends signals to the first and second transfer switch contactors to control the movement of the contactors between first and second positions. In this manner, the single controller controls both the first transfer switch contactor and the second transfer switch contactor.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Sie Teong Lim, Robert Jeffery Hurd, Sr., Kenny J. Stair, Brandon Michael Batzler
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Publication number: 20130070394Abstract: A transfer switch panel including a bonded neutral connection to ground that allows the connection and disconnection of the utility neutral and an auxiliary power source neutral in one switching movement. The transfer switch panel includes a transfer switch connected to both a utility power source and an auxiliary power source. The transfer switch connects either the utility power source or the auxiliary power source to a pair of hot buses and a neutral bus contained within the transfer switch panel. The neutral bus includes a bonded connection to ground such that the neutral line of either the utility power source or the auxiliary power source is connected to ground when providing power to loads connected to a load center panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATIONInventors: Brandon Michael Batzler, Sie Teong Lim
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Publication number: 20120204584Abstract: A method and system for controlling the operation of a heat pump in a load management system. The system includes a heat pump control module positioned between a thermostat and the heat pump. The heat pump module includes a pair of switching elements positioned between the control outputs of the thermostat and the compressor and heating element of the heat pump. A transfer switch control unit can selectively open and close each of the switching element to interrupt the control signals from the thermostat to the compressor and the heating element of the heat pump. The heat pump module is a self-contained unit including both of the switching elements such that a single load control module can be positioned between the thermostat and the heat pump and control both elements of the heat pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATIONInventors: Brandon Michael Batzler, Kenny J. Stair, Sie Teong Lim
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Publication number: 20120181872Abstract: A backup power management system connectable to a primary power source and a secondary power source, and a method of operating the same. The system includes a single controller that is connected to both a first transfer switch contactor and a second transfer switch contactor. Both the primary power source and a secondary power source are broken into two separate output supplies. The two separate output supplies from the primary power source and the secondary power source are each provided to one of the first and second transfer switch contactors. The single controller sends signals to the first and second transfer switch contactors to control the movement of the contactors between first and second positions. In this manner, the single controller controls both the first transfer switch contactor and the second transfer switch contactor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATIONInventors: Sie Teong Lim, Robert Jeffery Hurd, JR., Kenny J. Stair, Brandon Michael Batzler
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Publication number: 20100225167Abstract: A power management system connectable to a primary power source and a secondary power source, and a method of operating the power management system. A transfer switch is electrically connected to the primary and secondary power sources, and a plurality of branch circuits are electrically connected to the transfer switch. The plurality of branch circuits includes a plurality of electrical outlets. The system includes a controller wirelessly coupled to a plurality of portable receptacles, which are coupled between respective electrical outlets and managed devices. The controller manages the receptacles, and consequently the managed devices, during the second power source powering the transfer switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Briggs and Stratton CorporationInventors: Kenny J. Stair, Brandon Michael Batzler
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Patent number: 7692332Abstract: A system for use with an electrical distribution panel having a bonded neutral connection. In some embodiments, the system includes a generator having a first bonded neutral connection and a ground fault circuit interrupter. The system also includes a neutral bus that is connected to either the bonded neutral connection of the distribution panel or the bonded neutral connection of the generator. Additionally, the system includes a switch for disconnecting the neutral bus from the bonded neutral connection of the distribution panel and connecting the neutral bus to the bonded neutral connection of the generator.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Briggs and Stratton CorporationInventors: Russell C. Nordman, Kenny J. Stair, Brandon Michael Batzler
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Publication number: 20090058191Abstract: A system for use with an electrical distribution panel having a bonded neutral connection. In some embodiments, the system includes a generator having a first bonded neutral connection and a ground fault circuit interrupter. The system also includes a neutral bus that is connected to either the bonded neutral connection of the distribution panel or the bonded neutral connection of the generator. Additionally, the system includes a switch for disconnecting the neutral bus from the bonded neutral connection of the distribution panel and connecting the neutral bus to the bonded neutral connection of the generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: BRIGGS AND STRATTON CORPORATIONInventors: Russell C. Nordman, Kenny J. Stair, Brandon Michael Batzler