Patents by Inventor Daniel Edward Delfino
Daniel Edward Delfino 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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Publication number: 20210336426Abstract: A heat sink is described for cooling an electrical component. The heat sink has heat dissipating structures connected to a base. The base is attached to a connector which makes contact with a heat transfer contact of the electrical component. The electrical component may be a power supply bus which supplies electrical current to a series of circuit breakers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Shawn Fonseca, Daniel Edward Delfino
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Patent number: 11158998Abstract: A heat sink is described for cooling an electrical component. The heat sink has heat dissipating structures connected to a base. The base is attached to a connector which makes contact with a heat transfer contact of the electrical component. The electrical component may be a power supply bus which supplies electrical current to a series of circuit breakers.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Shawn Fonseca, Daniel Edward Delfino
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Patent number: 10796865Abstract: A blocking member for an actuator having a movable arm for effecting a quick-make feature, includes, for example, an elongated member having a first end and a second end, wherein a portion of the elongated member is configured so that the blocking member disposed in a first position engages a portion of the movable arm of the actuator to restrain movement of the movable arm and so that the blocking member disposed in a second position disengages from the portion of the movable arm of the actuator to permit movement of the movable arm.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: David Peter Mika, Linda Yvonne Jacobs, Daniel Edward Delfino, Nagesh V. Tumu, Dmitry Povolotskiy
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Publication number: 20190259552Abstract: A blocking member for an actuator having a movable arm for effecting a quick-make feature, includes, for example, an elongated member having a first end and a second end, wherein a portion of the elongated member is configured so that the blocking member disposed in a first position engages a portion of the movable arm of the actuator to restrain movement of the movable arm and so that the blocking member disposed in a second position disengages from the portion of the movable arm of the actuator to permit movement of the movable arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: David Peter MIKA, Linda Yvonne JACOBS, Daniel Edward DELFINO, Nagesh V. TUMU, Dmitry POVOLOTSKIY
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Patent number: 10276331Abstract: A blocking member for an actuator having a movable arm for effecting a quick-make feature, includes for example, an elongated member having a first end and a second end, and wherein a portion of said elongated member being configured so that said blocking member disposed in a first position engages a portion of the movable arm of the actuator to restrain movement of the movable arm, and so that said blocking member disposed in a second position disengages from the portion of the movable arm of the actuator to permit movement of the movable arm.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: David Peter Mika, Linda Yvonne Jacobs, Daniel Edward Delfino, Nagesh V. Tumu, Dmitry Povolotskiy
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Publication number: 20170271107Abstract: A blocking member for an actuator having a movable arm for effecting a quick-make feature, includes for example, an elongated member having a first end and a second end, and wherein a portion of said elongated member being configured so that said blocking member disposed in a first position engages a portion of the movable arm of the actuator to restrain movement of the movable arm, and so that said blocking member disposed in a second position disengages from the portion of the movable arm of the actuator to permit movement of the movable arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: David Peter MIKA, Linda Yvonne JACOBS, Daniel Edward DELFINO, Nagesh V. TUMU, Dmitry POVOLOTSKIY
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Patent number: 8598484Abstract: An enclosure is provided for use with a circuit protection system having at least one exhaust duct configured to route exhaust gases out of the circuit protection system. The enclosure includes a first barrier coupled to the circuit protection system, a second barrier coupled to the circuit protection system, and a top wall coupled to the first barrier and the second barrier. The first barrier and the second barrier define an exhaust plenum coupled in flow communication with the at least one exhaust duct. A vent extends through the top wall and is coupled in flow communication with the exhaust plenum to route the exhaust gases out of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Aaron Engel, Daniel Edward Delfino, Michael Lafond
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Patent number: 8564915Abstract: A power equipment protection system includes a circuit breaker, a current sensor configured to measure a current through a circuit, a light sensor configured to detect a light event, and a controller communicatively coupled to the current sensor and to the light sensor, wherein the controller is configured to determine whether the light event originated from operation of the circuit breaker.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: George William Roscoe, Robert Joseph Caggiano, Daniel Edward Delfino, Thomas Frederick Papallo, Jr.
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Patent number: 8405364Abstract: A capacitor charge control assembly for use with a circuit protection device that includes at least one activation capacitor, including at least one input device configured to receive first and second user inputs, and a linkage assembly coupled to the at least one input device such that the at least one input device is movable between a first position and an opposite second position. The control assembly also includes at least one switch coupled to the at least one input device and configured to generate one of a first signal and a second signal, wherein the first signal is based on the first user input and the second signal is based on the second user input, and wherein the first signal causes the at least one activation capacitor to discharge stored energy and the second signal causes the at least one activation capacitor to store energy.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Dean Arthur Robarge, Michael Paul Lafond, John Kenneth Hooker, Daniel Edward Delfino, Hardik Upadhyay, Aaron Edward Engel
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Patent number: 8350175Abstract: A device for diverting energy away from an arc flash occurring within an electrical power system is provided. The device comprising an arc source configured to create a second arc flash, a plasma gun configured and disposed to inject plasma in proximity of said arc source in response to the arc flash, an arc containment device configured and disposed to house said arc source and said plasma gun, said arc containment device comprising a cover configured and disposed to cover said arc source and said plasma gun, said cover comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, said inner surface being proximal to said arc source and said plasma gun, said inner surface including an insulative ceramic plasma spray coating.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Daniel Edward Delfino, David Vincent Bucci, Aaron Engel, William Ladner
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Patent number: 8278811Abstract: A device for diverting energy away from an electrical arc flash is provided. The device comprises an arc source configured to create a second arc flash, a plasma gun configured to inject plasma in proximity of the arc source in response to the arc flash, an arc containment device to house the arc source and the plasma gun, an exhaust port configured to route exhaust gases out of the device in a first direction, and an exhaust duct coupled in flow communication with the exhaust port, the exhaust duct comprising a substantially hollow tube including a first tube portion and a second tube portion, the first tube portion coupled in flow communication with the exhaust port, the second tube portion defining an exhaust vent and coupled in flow communication with the first tube portion to route the exhaust gases out of the device in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Aaron Engel, Daniel Edward Delfino, Dean Arthur Robarge
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Publication number: 20120168407Abstract: A device for diverting energy away from an arc flash occurring within an electrical power system is provided. The device comprising an arc source configured to create a second arc flash, a plasma gun configured and disposed to inject plasma in proximity of said arc source in response to the arc flash, an arc containment device configured and disposed to house said arc source and said plasma gun, said arc containment device comprising a cover configured and disposed to cover said arc source and said plasma gun, said cover comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, said inner surface being proximal to said arc source and said plasma gun, said inner surface including an insulative ceramic plasma spray coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Daniel Edward Delfino, David Vincent Bucci, Aaron Engel, William Ladner
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Publication number: 20120169208Abstract: A device for diverting energy away from an electrical arc flash is provided. The device comprises an arc source configured to create a second arc flash, a plasma gun configured to inject plasma in proximity of the arc source in response to the arc flash, an arc containment device to house the arc source and the plasma gun, an exhaust port configured to route exhaust gases out of the device in a first direction, and an exhaust duct coupled in flow communication with the exhaust port, the exhaust duct comprising a substantially hollow tube including a first tube portion and a second tube portion, the first tube portion coupled in flow communication with the exhaust port, the second tube portion defining an exhaust vent and coupled in flow communication with the first tube portion to route the exhaust gases out of the device in a second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Aaron Engel, Daniel Edward Delfino, Dean Arthur Robarge
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Publication number: 20120168406Abstract: An enclosure is provided for use with a circuit protection system having at least one exhaust duct configured to route exhaust gases out of the circuit protection system. The enclosure includes a first barrier coupled to the circuit protection system, a second barrier coupled to the circuit protection system, and a top wall coupled to the first barrier and the second barrier. The first barrier and the second barrier define an exhaust plenum coupled in flow communication with the at least one exhaust duct. A vent extends through the top wall and is coupled in flow communication with the exhaust plenum to route the exhaust gases out of the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Aaron Engel, Daniel Edward Delfino, Michael Lafond
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Publication number: 20120056599Abstract: A capacitor charge control assembly for use with a circuit protection device that includes at least one activation capacitor, including at least one input device configured to receive first and second user inputs, and a linkage assembly coupled to the at least one input device such that the at least one input device is movable between a first position and an opposite second position. The control assembly also includes at least one switch coupled to the at least one input device and configured to generate one of a first signal and a second signal, wherein the first signal is based on the first user input and the second signal is based on the second user input, and wherein the first signal causes the at least one activation capacitor to discharge stored energy and the second signal causes the at least one activation capacitor to store energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: Dean Arthur Robarge, Michael Paul Lafond, John Kenneth Hooker, Daniel Edward Delfino, Hardik Upadhyay, Aaron Edward Engel
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Publication number: 20120057263Abstract: A power equipment protection system includes a circuit breaker, a current sensor configured to measure a current through a circuit, a light sensor configured to detect a light event, and a controller communicatively coupled to the current sensor and to the light sensor, wherein the controller is configured to determine whether the light event originated from operation of the circuit breaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: George William Roscoe, Robert Joseph Caggiano, Daniel Edward Delfino, Thomas Frederick Papallo, JR.