Patents by Inventor Joseph H Groeger

Joseph H Groeger 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).

  • Patent number: 11424611
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignees: Carte International Inc., Quality Switch, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Garth Norberg, Jeremy Sewell, Larry Dix, Dan Schwartz, Brian Klaponski
  • Publication number: 20200321772
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Garth Norberg, Jeremy Sewell, Larry Dix, Dan Schwartz, Brian Klaponski
  • Patent number: 10685778
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignees: 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
  • Patent number: 10403426
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Carte International Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Ralph Wegner, Winston Madray, Garth Norberg, Brian Klaponski
  • Publication number: 20190164678
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Ralph Wegner, Winston Madray, Garth Norberg, Brian Klaponski
  • Patent number: 10217556
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Carte International Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Ralph Wegner, Winston Madray, Garth Norberg, Brian Klaponski
  • Publication number: 20180301279
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Klaponski, Ralph Wegner, Garth Norberg, Joseph H. Groeger, Jeremy Sewell, Larry Dix, Adam Sewell, Doug Senne, Frank DePuy
  • Publication number: 20170125150
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Ralph Wegner, Winston Madray, Garth Norberg, Brian Klaponski
  • Patent number: 8703306
    Abstract: A method of cleaning and coating at least one surface of a container for storing a medicament or other ingestible non-pharmaceutical product, the method comprising the steps of using a water-based cleaning composition in conjunction with a water-based crosslinked acrylic resin containing coating material. The process makes the cleaning and coating technology consistent with present environmental regulations and workplace safety requirements, including control of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Further, the concentration of extractible organic compounds has been reduced to the lowest practical level. The process is also applicable to other substrates where it is desired to have low-extractable organics and high adhesion of the subsequently applied coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Presspart GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Hans-Jurgen Neugebauer, Christoph Schulte
  • Publication number: 20120288646
    Abstract: A method of cleaning and coating at least one surface of a container for storing a medicament or other ingestible non-pharmaceutical product, the method comprising the steps of using a water-based cleaning composition in conjunction with a water-based crosslinked acrylic resin containing coating material. The process makes the cleaning and coating technology consistent with present environmental regulations and workplace safety requirements, including control of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Further, the concentration of extractible organic compounds has been reduced to the lowest practical level. The process is also applicable to other substrates where it is desired to have low-extractable organics and high adhesion of the subsequently applied coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Hans-Jurgen Neugebauer, Christoph Schulte
  • Patent number: 8227027
    Abstract: A method of cleaning and coating at least one surface of a container for storing a medicament or other ingestible non-pharmaceutical product, the method comprising the steps of using a water-based cleaning composition in conjunction with a water-based crosslinked acrylic resin containing coating material. The process makes the cleaning and coating technology consistent with present environmental regulations and workplace safety requirements, including control of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Further, the concentration of extractible organic compounds has been reduced to the lowest practical level. The process is also applicable to other substrates where it is desired to have low-extractable organics and high adhesion of the subsequently applied coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Presspart GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Hans-Jurgen Neugebauer, Christoph Schulte
  • Publication number: 20090145427
    Abstract: A method of cleaning and coating at least one surface of a container for storing a medicament or other ingestible non-pharmaceutical product, the method comprising the steps of using a water-based cleaning composition in conjunction with a water-based crosslinked acrylic resin containing coating material. The process makes the cleaning and coating technology consistent with present environmental regulations and workplace safety requirements, including control of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Further, the concentration of extractible organic compounds has been reduced to the lowest practical level. The process is also applicable to other substrates where it is desired to have low-extractable organics and high adhesion of the subsequently applied coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Hans-Jurgen Neugebauer, Christoph Schulte
  • Patent number: 7205026
    Abstract: Provided is a method for the application of a polymer coating to an internal surface of a container, which method comprises: (a) heating the inside surface of the container to be coated; (b) spraying an aqueous suspension of a fluorine-containing polymer onto the surface to form a coating on the surface; and (c) sintering the coating; wherein the container comprises a base and one or more side walls defining a container opening and is suitable for storing a medicament, and wherein the spraying step is conducted with a first spraying means configured to produce an axial spray pattern that is substantially conical about an axis perpendicular to the container base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Joseph H Groeger, Jeffrey D Nicoll, Joyce M. Wegrzyn
  • Publication number: 20030121793
    Abstract: Provided is a method for the application of a polymer coating to an internal surface of a container, which method comprises: (a) heating the inside surface of the container to be coated; (b) spraying an aqueous suspension of a fluorine-containing polymer onto the surface to form a coating on the surface; and (c) sintering the coating; wherein the container comprises a base and one or more side walls defining a container opening and is suitable for storing a medicament, and wherein the spraying step is conducted with a first spraying means configured to produce an axial spray pattern that is substantially conical about an axis perpendicular to the container base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph H Groeger, Jeffrey D Nicoll, Joyce M. Wegzyn
  • Patent number: 6015777
    Abstract: Low bleed silicone grease compositions are prepared by blending high viscosity silicone oils with filler materials and/or silicone elastomers. Greases comprise three main types: I) grease comprising high viscosity silicone oil and filler material, II) grease comprising high viscosity silicone oil and silicone elastomer, and III) grease comprising high molecular weight silicone oil and filler material and silicone elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Richard T. Lostritto, Jr., Joseph H. Groeger
  • Patent number: 6005192
    Abstract: An improved jacket material for insulated electric cable wherein the jacket contains one or more additives of an ion exchange resin and/or an ionic scavenging compound for neutralizing or capturing ionic impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Matthew S. Mashikian, Joseph H. Groeger, John A. Tanaka, Bruce S. Bernstein
  • Patent number: 5948493
    Abstract: In order to form a plastic wrap which exhibits little or no cling until such time as the wrap is applied to an article or the like, the adhesive layer, which is formed on one side of a sheet of olefinic polymer, is exposed to a treatment which superficially oxidizes or cross-links the outer layer of adhesive material to form a film which exhibits greatly attenuated adhesion. This film is disruptable as the wrap is applied and is stretched and or deformed in a manner which uncovers the adhesive material and endows cling properties on at least localized areas of the wrap. Techniques for treating the adhesive layer include UV irradiation, exposure to corona and ozonification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Reynolds Metals Company
    Inventor: Joseph H. Groeger