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).
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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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Patent number: 8703306Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Presspart GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Hans-Jurgen Neugebauer, Christoph Schulte
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Publication number: 20120288646Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Hans-Jurgen Neugebauer, Christoph Schulte
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Patent number: 8227027Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Presspart GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Hans-Jurgen Neugebauer, Christoph Schulte
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Publication number: 20090145427Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Joseph H. Groeger, Hans-Jurgen Neugebauer, Christoph Schulte
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Patent number: 7205026Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 8, 2001Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: AstraZeneca ABInventors: Joseph H Groeger, Jeffrey D Nicoll, Joyce M. Wegrzyn
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Publication number: 20030121793Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Joseph H Groeger, Jeffrey D Nicoll, Joyce M. Wegzyn
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Patent number: 6015777Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 1998Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Assignee: University of ConnecticutInventors: Richard T. Lostritto, Jr., Joseph H. Groeger
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Patent number: 6005192Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 4, 1995Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: University of ConnecticutInventors: Matthew S. Mashikian, Joseph H. Groeger, John A. Tanaka, Bruce S. Bernstein
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Patent number: 5948493Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 17, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Reynolds Metals CompanyInventor: Joseph H. Groeger