Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Rohr
Daniel J. Rohr 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: 10952344Abstract: A rack power distribution unit (rPDU) includes a chassis having one or more cutouts formed therein. The rPDU further includes one or more outlet assemblies within the outlet cutout. The outlet assembly includes a body having a front and a back, with the front having an outer flange and at least one outlet receptacle. The back of the body is configured to be inserted within the outlet cutout. The outlet assembly further includes a neutral terminal, at least one live terminal, and a ground. The outlet assembly further includes a fastener configured to secure the outlet assembly to the chassis. The rPDU further includes one or more printed circuit boards configured to the be secured to the chassis. The printed circuit board includes a first connector configured to connect to the neutral terminal and a second connector configured to connect to the live terminal.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Yuchun Jiang, Daniel J. Rohr
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Patent number: 10877077Abstract: According to various aspects and embodiments, a power distribution unit (PDU) is provided. The power distribution unit includes an input configured to receive input power, a plurality of outputs each coupled to the input and configured to receive input power, and each output of the plurality of outputs having an output configured to provide output power, and a controller coupled to the plurality of outputs and configured to determine a plurality of time intervals based on a frequency of the input power, measure a current at each time interval of the plurality of time intervals for each output of the plurality of outputs, generate a plurality of current measurement sums based on current measurement values associated with each time interval of the plurality of time intervals, and determine a root-mean-square (RMS) value based on the plurality of current measurement sums.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Vincent Reinders, Ross Everett Dozier, Daniel J. Rohr, Anthony Matthew Mueller
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Patent number: 10499531Abstract: Systems and methods of providing network connectivity to an equipment rack are provided. A network switch includes an enclosure to be aligned along the height of an equipment rack. The network switch provides a plurality of network ports distributed along the enclosure so the network ports are associated with mounting spaces in the rack, when installed. A controller provides communications between the plurality of network ports and may be configured to identify installed equipment in particular rack spaces, from network traffic on particular network ports and by association of the network ports with the rack spaces.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Kenneth Schmidt, Daniel J. Rohr
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Publication number: 20190327851Abstract: Systems and methods of providing network connectivity to an equipment rack are provided. A network switch includes an enclosure to be aligned along the height of an equipment rack. The network switch provides a plurality of network ports distributed along the enclosure so the network ports are associated with mounting spaces in the rack, when installed. A controller provides communications between the plurality of network ports and may be configured to identify installed equipment in particular rack spaces, from network traffic on particular network ports and by association of the network ports with the rack spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Michael Kenneth Schmidt, Daniel J. Rohr
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Patent number: 10247461Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects and embodiments of an air conditioning system and a method of operating the air conditioning system. In one example, an air conditioning system includes a compressor selectively operated by a first power source and a second power source.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel J. Rohr, John H. Bean, Jr., Kevin M. Kemper
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Patent number: 10075015Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for providing electrical power to an electrical system. An automatic transfer switch selectively provides power to the electrical system from one or more power supplies through a plurality of power outlet connectors of the automatic transfer switch. The plurality of power outlet connectors of the automatic transfer switch are selectively electrically connected to the one or more power supplies responsive to a state of health of the one or more power supplies.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel J. Rohr, Michael Richard Zlatic, Kevin M. Kemper
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Patent number: 10060778Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for measuring airflow. In one example, an airflow monitor includes an ion generator positioned in a controlled space, an ion detector positioned in the controlled space and spaced from the ion generator, and a controller configured to receive a signal from the ion detector, to measure a time between emission of ions from the ion generator and detection of ions at the ion detector, and to calculate a speed of airflow between the ion generator and the ion detector based on the measured time.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: SCHNIEDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey Stephen Beam, Daniel J. Rohr
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Patent number: 9984033Abstract: A bi-directional differential bus interface that includes a differential transmitter having a non-inverting terminal and an inverting terminal, a differential receiver having a non-inverting terminal and an inverting terminal, and a biasing circuit that is electrically coupled to the non-inverting terminal of the differential transmitter and the inverting terminal of the differential transmitter. The biasing circuit is configured to generate a voltage between the non-inverting terminal of the differential transmitter and the inverting terminal of the differential transmitter that is approximately 200 mV or more in response to assertion of a control signal received on a control input of the biasing circuit.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel J. Rohr, Richard Earl Jenkins
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Patent number: 9933460Abstract: A terminal block for a power device includes a casing and a power cord. The terminal block is configured to be secured within the casing and to secure the power cord. The terminal block includes a body configured to fit within the casing of the power device. The body has at least one recess formed therein. The terminal block further includes at least one current transformer sized to fit within the at least one recess of the body.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel J. Rohr, Richard J. Zeh, Timothy Stache
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Patent number: 9859665Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments herein provide a power distribution device including a power outlet comprising a receptacle including an internal conductor configured to be coupled to a power source and to an external conductor inserted into the receptacle, a switch configured to provide an indication of whether the external conductor has been sufficiently inserted within the receptacle, a relay configured to form a first connection between the external conductor and the power source, a transistor configured to be coupled in parallel with the relay, to form a second connection between the external conductor and the power source, and a controller configured to determine, based on the switch, that the external conductor is being removed, in response to the external conductor being removed, control the relay to sever the first connection, and in response to opening the relay, control the transistor to sever the second connection after a predetermined delay.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2013Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel J. Rohr, Weicheng Cheng
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Patent number: 9806438Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis, a first outlet provided in the chassis, and a power source coupled to the first outlet. The first outlet has a first ground terminal. The device further includes a ground bracket configured to connect first ground terminal of the first outlet to the chassis to ground the first outlet. The electronic device further may include a second outlet provided in the chassis and spaced from the first outlet. The second outlet is coupled to the power source, and has a second ground terminal. The ground bracket is configured to connect the first ground terminal of the first outlet to the second ground terminal of the second outlet and to the chassis. A method of grounding outlets of the electronic device is further disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Lee Duncan, Daniel J. Rohr
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Patent number: 9743549Abstract: A locking assembly is provided for securing an electronic module to a chassis of a rack enclosure within a mounting slot of the chassis. The locking assembly includes a lock configured to be secured to a vertical rail of the chassis. The lock further is configured to prevent the electronic module from being slidably installed into and removed from its respective mounting slot and to prevent a latch of the electronic module from being opened when the electronic module is secured in place within the chassis of the rack enclosure. The locking assembly further includes a key configured to enable the lock to be removed from the chassis thereby enabling the installation and removal of the electronic module from the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Yuchun Jiang, Daniel J. Rohr, Gregory Scott Ivey
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Publication number: 20170125923Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis, a first outlet provided in the chassis, and a power source coupled to the first outlet. The first outlet has a first ground terminal. The device further includes a ground bracket configured to connect first ground terminal of the first outlet to the chassis to ground the first outlet. The electronic device further may include a second outlet provided in the chassis and spaced from the first outlet. The second outlet is coupled to the power source, and has a second ground terminal. The ground bracket is configured to connect the first ground terminal of the first outlet to the second ground terminal of the second outlet and to the chassis. A method of grounding outlets of the electronic device is further disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Brian Lee Duncan, Daniel J. Rohr
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Publication number: 20170038236Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for measuring airflow. In one example, an airflow monitor includes an ion generator positioned in a controlled space, an ion detector positioned in the controlled space and spaced from the ion generator, and a controller configured to receive a signal from the ion detector, to measure a time between emission of ions from the ion generator and detection of ions at the ion detector, and to calculate a speed of airflow between the ion generator and the ion detector based on the measured time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey Stephen Beam, Daniel J. Rohr
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Publication number: 20170005510Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for providing electrical power to an electrical system. An automatic transfer switch selectively provides power to the electrical system from one or more power supplies through a plurality of power outlet connectors of the automatic transfer switch. The plurality of power outlet connectors of the automatic transfer switch are selectively electrically connected to the one or more power supplies responsive to a state of health of the one or more power supplies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: Schneider Electric IT CorporationInventors: Daniel J. Rohr, Michael Richard Zlatic, Kevin M. Kemper
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Publication number: 20160327595Abstract: According to various aspects and embodiments, a power distribution unit (PDU) is provided. The power distribution unit includes an input configured to receive input power, a plurality of outputs each coupled to the input and configured to receive input power, and each output of the plurality of outputs having an output configured to provide output power, and a controller coupled to the plurality of outputs and configured to determine a plurality of time intervals based on a frequency of the input power, measure a current at each time interval of the plurality of time intervals for each output of the plurality of outputs, generate a plurality of current measurement sums based on current measurement values associated with each time interval of the plurality of time intervals, and determine a root-mean-square (RMS) value based on the plurality of current measurement sums.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2013Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Mark Vincent Reinders, Ross Everett Dozier, Daniel J. Rohr, Anthony Matthew Mueller
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Publication number: 20160330867Abstract: A heat transfer circuit includes a fluid flow passageway, a heat transfer fluid, a reservoir, at least one electromagnetic field coil, and a control module. The heat transfer fluid is disposed within the fluid flow passageway and includes at least one magnetic component. The reservoir may include a heat reservoir in thermal communication with the fluid flow passageway. The at least one electromagnetic field coil is arranged along at least a portion of the fluid flow passageway and is configured to generate a magnetic field. The control module is in communication with the at least one electromagnetic field coil to control the operation of the at least one electromagnetic field coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Daniel J. Rohr
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Patent number: 9450359Abstract: An interface apparatus is configured to be mechanically secured and electrically coupled to a busway. The interface apparatus includes a housing configured to mate with the busway and a plug-in interface coupled to the housing. The plug-in interface is configured to receive a plug-in unit. The interface apparatus further includes an electrical coupling assembly coupled to the housing and configured to move between an uncoupled position in which the plug-in interface is uncoupled to the busway and a coupled position in which the plug-in interface is electrically coupled to the busway. The interface apparatus further includes an actuator assembly coupled to the housing and the electrical coupling assembly. The actuator assembly is configured to move the electrical coupling assembly between the uncoupled and coupled positions and to secure the plug-in unit to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan H. Rathjen, Daniel J. Rohr, Malee Alway
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Publication number: 20160181748Abstract: An interface apparatus is configured to be mechanically secured and electrically coupled to a busway. The interface apparatus includes a housing configured to mate with the busway and a plug-in interface coupled to the housing. The plug-in interface is configured to receive a plug-in unit. The interface apparatus further includes an electrical coupling assembly coupled to the housing and configured to move between an uncoupled position in which the plug-in interface is uncoupled to the busway and a coupled position in which the plug-in interface is electrically coupled to the busway. The interface apparatus further includes an actuator assembly coupled to the housing and the electrical coupling assembly. The actuator assembly is configured to move the electrical coupling assembly between the uncoupled and coupled positions and to secure the plug-in unit to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Jonathan H. Rathjen, Daniel J. Rohr, Malee Alway
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Publication number: 20160161166Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects and embodiments of an air conditioning system and a method of operating the air conditioning system. In one example, an air conditioning system includes a compressor selectively operated by a first power source and a second power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Daniel J. Rohr, John H. Bean, JR., Kevin M. Kemper