Patents by Inventor Brian Klaponski
Brian Klaponski 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: 11424611Abstract: A network service and transformer safety protector on a secondary side of a network transformer tank system. The network service and transformer safety protector is positioned between the network transformer and a secondary network distribution system and is configured to connect and disconnect a transformer from the secondary network. The network service and transformer safety protector is attached to the outside of the transformer tank.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignees: Carte International Inc., Quality Switch, Inc.Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Garth Norberg, Jeremy Sewell, Larry Dix, Dan Schwartz, Brian Klaponski
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Publication number: 20200321772Abstract: A network service and transformer safety protector on a secondary side of a network transformer tank system. The network service and transformer safety protector is positioned between the network transformer and a secondary network distribution system and is configured to connect and disconnect a transformer from the secondary network. The network service and transformer safety protector is attached to the outside of the transformer tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Garth Norberg, Jeremy Sewell, Larry Dix, Dan Schwartz, Brian Klaponski
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Patent number: 10685778Abstract: A controllable primary switch for isolating a transformer from a power grid or network. The controllable primary switch is mountable within and integral to the transformer and is electrically connected to high voltage feeder cables to allow the transformer to be disconnected from the power grid or network. The controllable primary switch includes one or more vacuum interrupters having first and second electrical switch contacts mounted inside the casing, an actuator for moving the second switch contact relative to the first switch contact in each of the one or more vacuum interrupters, and a handle connected to the actuator. The handle engages the actuator to move the second switch contact relative to the first switch contact.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignees: Carte International Inc., Quality Switch, Inc.Inventors: Brian Klaponski, Ralph Wegner, Garth Norberg, Joseph H. Groeger, Jeremy Sewell, Larry Dix, Adam Sewell, Doug Senne, Frank DePuy
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Patent number: 10403426Abstract: A transformer system for containing energy resulting from a sudden generation of gases which increases the pressure inside a transformer tank. The system comprises a) a transformer tank for housing a transformer coil and core assembly therein, and containing a dielectric fluid that is capable of electrically insulating components of the transformer coil and core assembly; and b) at least one heat exchanger connected to the transformer tank, wherein the at least one heat exchanger comprises at least one hollow panel or radiator. As the dielectric fluid increases in temperature and expands within the tank, the dielectric fluid is cooled by circulating the dielectric fluid through the at least one hollow panel or radiator in the at least one heat exchanger. The transformer tank and the at least one heat exchanger are capable of expanding in volume to contain energy resulting from the sudden generation of gases which increases the pressure inside the transformer tank.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2019Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Carte International Inc.Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Ralph Wegner, Winston Madray, Garth Norberg, Brian Klaponski
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Publication number: 20190164678Abstract: A transformer system for containing energy resulting from a sudden generation of gases which increases the pressure inside a transformer tank. The system comprises a) a transformer tank for housing a transformer coil and core assembly therein, and containing a dielectric fluid that is capable of electrically insulating components of the transformer coil and core assembly; and b) at least one heat exchanger connected to the transformer tank, wherein the at least one heat exchanger comprises at least one hollow panel or radiator. As the dielectric fluid increases in temperature and expands within the tank, the dielectric fluid is cooled by circulating the dielectric fluid through the at least one hollow panel or radiator in the at least one heat exchanger. The transformer tank and the at least one heat exchanger are capable of expanding in volume to contain energy resulting from the sudden generation of gases which increases the pressure inside the transformer tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Ralph Wegner, Winston Madray, Garth Norberg, Brian Klaponski
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Patent number: 10217556Abstract: A transformer system for containing energy resulting from a sudden generation of gases which increases the pressure inside a transformer tank. The system comprises a) a transformer tank for housing a transformer coil and core assembly therein, and containing a dielectric fluid that is capable of electrically insulating components of the transformer coil and core assembly; and b) at least one heat exchanger connected to the transformer tank, wherein the at least one heat exchanger comprises at least one hollow panel or radiator. As the dielectric fluid increases in temperature and expands within the tank, the dielectric fluid is cooled by circulating the dielectric fluid through the at least one hollow panel or radiator in the at least one heat exchanger. The transformer tank and the at least one heat exchanger are capable of expanding in volume to contain energy resulting from the sudden generation of gases which increases the pressure inside the transformer tank.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Carte International Inc.Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Ralph Wegner, Winston Madray, Garth Norberg, Brian Klaponski
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Publication number: 20180301279Abstract: A controllable primary switch for isolating a transformer from a power grid or network, wherein the controllable primary switch is mountable within and integral to the transformer and is electrically connected to high voltage feeder cables to allow the transformer to be disconnected from the power grid or network. The controllable primary switch includes one or more vacuum interrupters having first and second electrical switch contacts mounted inside the casing, actuator means for moving the second switch contact relative to the first switch contact in each of the one or more vacuum interrupters; and a handle connected to the actuator means, wherein said handle is capable of engaging the actuator means to move the second switch contact relative to the first switch contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Brian Klaponski, Ralph Wegner, Garth Norberg, Joseph H. Groeger, Jeremy Sewell, Larry Dix, Adam Sewell, Doug Senne, Frank DePuy
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Publication number: 20170125150Abstract: A transformer system for containing energy resulting from a sudden generation of gases which increases the pressure inside a transformer tank. The system comprises a) a transformer tank for housing a transformer coil and core assembly therein, and containing a dielectric fluid that is capable of electrically insulating components of the transformer coil and core assembly; and b) at least one heat exchanger connected to the transformer tank, wherein the at least one heat exchanger comprises at least one hollow panel or radiator. As the dielectric fluid increases in temperature and expands within the tank, the dielectric fluid is cooled by circulating the dielectric fluid through the at least one hollow panel or radiator in the at least one heat exchanger. The transformer tank and the at least one heat exchanger are capable of expanding in volume to contain energy resulting from the sudden generation of gases which increases the pressure inside the transformer tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Ralph Wegner, Winston Madray, Garth Norberg, Brian Klaponski
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Publication number: 20060012948Abstract: A transformer is formed by a housing having a main transformer compartment, a first compartment for the input terminals for the main power supply, a second compartment for the output terminals to supply the load and a third compartment for a manually operable switching unit, where each of the compartments is maintained separately from each of the others and each has a manually openable interlocked cover which can be opened to provide access to an interior of the respective compartment. The switch assembly has switch contacts mounted within a switch container located within the third compartment and a manually operable member mounted one on side wall located within the third compartment outside the switch container for moving the switch contacts between open and closed positions. The switch container has a transparent window in a wall thereof through which the contacts can be observed and an insulating liquid bath maintained separate from an insulating liquid bath for the transformer assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2004Publication date: January 19, 2006Applicant: Carte International Inc.Inventors: Ian Norris, Michael Bullis, Brian Klaponski, Winston Madray, Floyd Engel