Patents by Inventor Jay Andrew Broniak
Jay Andrew Broniak 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: 9292031Abstract: A household energy management system for managing multiple appliances is provided. In an embodiment the system comprises a controller for managing power consumption of multiple appliances within a household; a utility meter for measuring an amount of energy usage to a household, the utility meter communicating to the controller a demand limit; and a user interface through which a user can enter a parameter of energy usage. The controller establishes a demand limit. A communication network connects the controller to the utility meter and/or to a demand server. The controller controls or operates the multiple appliances based cm communications from at least one of the utility meter, the user interface, and a demand server, such that the energy usage does not exceed the established demand limit.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael Thomas Beyerle, Jay Andrew Broniak, Joseph Mark Brian, David C Bingham
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Publication number: 20160076776Abstract: The present invention provides an oven appliance and for operation of an oven appliance. The oven appliance and method for operating the oven appliance include features such that the door of the oven appliance may be locked or unlocked using one or more voice commands by a user of the oven appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: William Everette Gardner, James Lee Armstrong, Jay Andrew Broniak, Keith Wesley Wait, Joshua Stephen Wiseman
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Patent number: 9246332Abstract: A device and method for enabling an home energy management (HEM) system to work with a home power generator to run the home in a “survival mode” when the home has lost power from the main utility feed. The HEM controls the operation of the main appliances/loads to enable the homeowner to have basic functionality (hot water, lights, heat, cooking & preserving food) of their home, all while ensuring the max draw on the home does not exceed the output rating of the generator thereby allowing the use of a smaller generator while still providing functionality similar to larger generators resulting in energy and cost savings to the consumer.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jay Andrew Broniak, Michael Thomas Beyerle, Joseph Mark Brian, David C. Bingham
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Patent number: 9152135Abstract: A system and method of remotely interacting with an appliance system are provided. A remote device, such as a computer, a smartphone, a tablet, etc., can initiate communications with an appliance through a communications network. When a remote enablement mode is initiated at the appliance, the remote device can interact with the appliance. For instance, the remote device can initiate operational cycles, activate notifications, perform diagnostic routines, etc. The remote enablement mode can be initiated by a user within the proximity of the appliance using a remote enable interface. The remote enable interface can be a mechanical device, an electromechanical device, and/or a selection through a user interface coupled to the appliance.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jay Andrew Broniak, John P. Ouseph, Ashley Wayne Burt, Kevin Dennis Mazzella
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Patent number: 9124098Abstract: A renewable energy management system includes a load center that enables current flow into a renewable energy system generated from one or more sources and facilitates consumption of generated energy by one or more devices in the renewable energy system, and a smart meter that tracks energy flow in and out of the load center to measure energy consumption and energy production for the renewable energy system. The system also includes an energy manager in communication with the smart meter and at least one of the devices, wherein the energy manager signals the at least one of the devices to function as an energy storage device for storing excess renewable energy generated by the renewable energy system.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jay Andrew Broniak, Joseph Mark Brian
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Patent number: 9019120Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for monitoring water leaks within a home. A home network with various devices monitors these devices with a controller. Information is received from a water flow meter via a transceiver for tracking a total water flow amount through pipelines in the home. By comparing information collected to a predetermined threshold, a leak is determined as present or not within each pipeline. Upon the detection of a leak in the home, a home owner is notified of the condition so that action is taken expeditiously. A shut off valve can be triggered remotely when a request is received from the user, which closes the water pipeline to prevent water damage.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jay Andrew Broniak, Michael Thomas Beyerle, Joseph Mark Brian, David C. Bingham
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Publication number: 20150083812Abstract: Temperature adjustment systems and methods for adjusting thermostat temperature settings are provided. A system includes an oven appliance sensor in communication with an oven appliance, the oven appliance sensor operable to sense an operation of the oven appliance. The system further includes a thermostat in communication with the oven appliance sensor, the thermostat operable to adjust a temperature setting based on the sensed operation of the oven appliance. A method includes sensing an operation of an oven appliance, communicating the operation of the oven appliance to the thermostat, and adjusting the thermostat temperature setting based on the sensed operation of the oven appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Irena Jozic McDowell, Michael Thomas Beyerle, Robert Marten Bultman, Jay Andrew Broniak, Joseph Mark Brian
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Patent number: 8930037Abstract: A system and method for maximizing the value of power generated by a residential power generator. A home energy manager device is configured to implement a minimum energy usage profile during a peak demand event such that a maximum amount of power generated by the consumer can be sold back to the utility. For renewable energy sources such as solar cells, peak demand events often correspond with peak output of the renewable energy source. For example, hot sunny summer days are conducive to maximum solar power output and, typically, also result in maximum power demand for powering air conditioners.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joseph Mark Brian, Michael Thomas Beyerle, Jay Andrew Broniak, David C. Bingham
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Patent number: 8867908Abstract: A hot water heater includes a tank for storing water, one or more heating elements for selectively applying heat to the water in the tank, and a controller for controlling the heating elements, operative to automatically self-program control of the hot water heater to reduce energy consumption of the hot water heater based on usage data. The controller is operative to execute a learning algorithm that tracks usage data of the hot water heater based on one or more parameters.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joseph Mark Brian, Michael Thomas Beyerle, Jay Andrew Broniak, David C. Bingham
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Patent number: 8818535Abstract: Provided is a method and system for updating of schedules to a device controlled by an energy management system.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jeff Donald Drake, Robert Marten Bultman, Timothy Dale Worthington, Michael Francis Finch, Jay Andrew Broniak, Christopher Recio, Joseph Mark Brian
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Publication number: 20140203092Abstract: The present subject matter relates methods and systems for operation of an HVAC system including a heat pump and a secondary energy source (electric or gas) where a utility's demand response server may issue demand response event instructions. Upon receipt of a demand response event instruction as set point for controlling the HVAC system may be changed and, upon expiration of the demand response event, the HVAC system is controlled so that operation of its secondary energy source is inhibited until recovery of the system to its user established set point is obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Jay Andrew Broniak, Joseph Mark Brian, Jeffrey Jacoby
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Publication number: 20140070927Abstract: A system and method of remotely interacting with an appliance system are provided. A remote device, such as a computer, a smartphone, a tablet, etc., can initiate communications with an appliance through a communications network. When a remote enablement mode is initiated at the appliance, the remote device can interact with the appliance. For instance, the remote device can initiate operational cycles, activate notifications, perform diagnostic routines, etc. The remote enablement mode can be initiated by a user within the proximity of the appliance using a remote enable interface. The remote enable interface can be a mechanical device, an electromechanical device, and/or a selection through a user interface coupled to the appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Jay Andrew Broniak, John P. Ouseph, Ashley Wayne Burt, Kevin Dennis Mazzella
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Publication number: 20140025219Abstract: A home energy management system simplifies the process of enabling and executing the Sabbath mode and similar operating modes on household devices. A central location, or central node device, is provided which enables the end user to selectively modify operation of the household devices, e.g., from a normal operating mode to the Sabbath mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: Jay Andrew Broniak, Robert Marten Bultman, William Anthony Watts
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Publication number: 20130345891Abstract: A household energy management system for managing multiple appliances is provided. In an embodiment the system comprises a controller for managing power consumption of multiple appliances within a household; a utility meter for measuring an amount of energy usage to a household, the utility meter communicating to the controller a demand limit; and a user interface through which a user can enter a parameter of energy usage. The controller establishes a demand limit, A communication network connects the controller to the utility meter and/or to a demand server. The controller controls or operates the multiple appliances based cm communications from at least one of the utility meter, the user interface, and a demand server, such that the energy usage does not exceed the established demand limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Michael Thomas Beyerle, Jay Andrew Broniak, Joseph Mark Brian, David C. Bingham
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Patent number: 8525083Abstract: A hot water heater and method that includes power consumption reporting to enable consumers to better understand and control the energy usage and/or efficiency of the hot water heater. Monitoring energy consumption of an electric hot water heater having at least one electrical load that is selectively activated by a controller of the hot water heater includes sensing the amount of time the at least one electrical load is activated multiplying the amount of time by a known value corresponding to a power rating of the electrical load to determine energy consumed, and displaying on a display device an indicator corresponding to the energy consumed.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jay Andrew Broniak, Joseph Mark Brian
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Patent number: 8467908Abstract: An energy management system for a home network comprising a plurality of power consuming devices including a pool pump is provided. The system comprises a central controller operatively connected to the power consuming devices and configured to receive and process a signal indicative of the current state of an associated utility, including at least a peak demand state and an off-peak demand state, and a display device. The central controller further includes a scheduling algorithm configured to enable a user to program a schedule for the pool pump.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jay Andrew Broniak, Michael Beyerle, Joseph Brian, David Bingham
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Publication number: 20130051777Abstract: A hot water heater includes a tank for storing water, one or more heating elements for selectively applying heat to the water in the tank, and a controller for controlling the heating elements, operative to automatically self-program control of the hot water heater to reduce energy consumption of the hot water heater based on usage data. The controller is operative to execute a learning algorithm that tracks usage data of the hot water heater based on one or more parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Joseph Mark Brian, Michael Thomas Beyerle, Jay Andrew Broniak, David C. Bingham
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Publication number: 20130038122Abstract: A renewable energy management system includes a load center that enables current flow into a renewable energy system generated from one or more sources and facilitates consumption of generated energy by one or more devices in the renewable energy system, and a smart meter that tracks energy flow in and out of the load center to measure energy consumption and energy production for the renewable energy system. The system also includes an energy manager in communication with the smart meter and at least one of the devices, wherein the energy manager signals the at least one of the devices to function as an energy storage device for storing excess renewable energy generated by the renewable energy system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: Jay Andrew BRONIAK, Joseph Mark Brian
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Patent number: 8253074Abstract: A wiring assembly for an appliance is disclosed. The appliance has a main body and a door movably attached to the main body. The wiring assembly includes a base attachable to the door and having a first end and a second end; a slide slidably mounted on the base so that the slide is moveable between a first position where the slide is adjacent to the first end and a second position where the slide is adjacent to the second end; a tensioning or biasing member engaging the slide with the base and biasing the slide to the first position; and a cable assembly including a power/communication cable attachable to the main body and connected to the slide. An appliance incorporating such a wiring assembly is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Derek Lee Watkins, John Mark Chilton, Steve B. Froalicher, Jay Andrew Broniak, Michael Paul McGonagle
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Patent number: 8173942Abstract: An over the range oven includes a main body defining a cooking cavity therein, wherein the cooking cavity includes a front edge surrounding an opening. An RF generation module is coupled to the cooking cavity and is configured to deliver microwave energy into the cooking cavity. At least one radiant heat source is coupled to the cooking cavity and is configured to supply heat energy to the cooking cavity. The oven is configured to operate in a radiant heat mode of operation, a microwave mode of operation, a dual mode of operation, and a self clean mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joshua Stephen Wiseman, Christopher E. O'Malley, Stephen Bernard Froelicher, Charles Ray Smith, Karen Marie Edberg, Jay Andrew Broniak