Patents by Inventor Michael J. Ingemi
Michael J. Ingemi 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: 20220247207Abstract: Examples of the disclosure include a power system comprising an input to receive input power, an output to provide power to a load, a sensor configured to provide load information indicative of power drawn by the load, a plurality of power modules, each having a power module input configured to be coupled to the input, and a power module output configured to be coupled to the output, and a controller coupled to the power modules and the sensor, and being configured to control the power modules to provide power to the output, receive the load information from the sensor, select, based on the load information, at least one power module to maintain in an active state to provide power to the output, and deactivate each power module other than the at least one power module based on selecting the at least one power module to maintain in the active state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Michael J. Ingemi, Luka Petrovic
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Publication number: 20220181904Abstract: Examples of the disclosure include a power system comprising an input to receive input power, an output to provide power to a load, a sensor configured to provide load information indicative of power drawn by the load, a plurality of power modules, each having a power module input configured to be coupled to the input, and a power module output configured to be coupled to the output, and a controller coupled to the power modules and the sensor, and being configured to control the power modules to provide power to the output, receive the load information from the sensor, select, based on the load information, at least one power module to maintain in an active state to provide power to the output, and deactivate each power module other than the at least one power module based on selecting the at least one power module to maintain in the active state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Michael J. Ingemi, Luka Petrovic
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Patent number: 11355956Abstract: Examples of the disclosure include a power system comprising an input to receive input power, an output to provide power to a load, a sensor configured to provide load information indicative of power drawn by the load, a plurality of power modules, each having a power module input configured to be coupled to the input, and a power module output configured to be coupled to the output, and a controller coupled to the power modules and the sensor, and being configured to control the power modules to provide power to the output, receive the load information from the sensor, select, based on the load information, at least one power module to maintain in an active state to provide power to the output, and deactivate each power module other than the at least one power module based on selecting the at least one power module to maintain in the active state.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Michael J. Ingemi, Luka Petrovic
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Patent number: 9601944Abstract: According to a first aspect, an uninterruptable power supply is provided. In one example, the uninterruptable power supply comprises a controller configured to provide a first current reference signal, the first current reference signal having a periodic waveform including a first half period and a second half period, each half period having a period end, the waveform comprising a substantially rectified sine wave modified such that a value of the rectified sine wave is equal to zero for a predetermined period of time prior to the period end of the second half period, a positive current loop control circuit configured to receive the first current reference signal and provide an output signal to the positive boost circuit, and a negative current loop control circuit configured to provide an output signal to a negative boost circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventor: Michael J. Ingemi
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Patent number: 9172271Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method of operating a UPS system having a first UPS and a second UPS coupled in parallel to provide output power to a load from a power source, each of the first UPS and the second UPS having an inverter and having a bypass switch, with each UPS configured to operate in one of an inverter mode in which output power is derived from the power source through the inverter, and a bypass mode in which output power is derived from the power source bypassing the inverter, the method comprising powering on the first UPS and the second UPS in the inverter mode of operation, designating one of the first UPS and the second UPS as a master UPS, and controlling the bypass switch of the first UPS and the bypass switch of the second UPS using the master UPS.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Mirza Akmal Beg, Eyob Demissie, Venkatraman Chennakesavan, Michael J. Ingemi
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Publication number: 20150076905Abstract: According to a first aspect, an uninterruptable power supply is provided. In one example, the uninterruptable power supply comprises a controller configured to provide a first current reference signal, the first current reference signal having a periodic waveform including a first half period and a second half period, each half period having a period end, the waveform comprising a substantially rectified sine wave modified such that a value of the rectified sine wave is equal to zero for a predetermined period of time prior to the period end of the second half period, a positive current loop control circuit configured to receive the first current reference signal and provide an output signal to the positive boost circuit, and a negative current loop control circuit configured to provide an output signal to a negative boost circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventor: Michael J. Ingemi
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Patent number: 8896152Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply includes a first input to receive input power from an input power source, an output to provide output power, a switch, a first logic power supply coupled to the switch, a back-up power source, a charger, a main logic power supply and power converter circuitry. The switch is configured to close when a characteristic of the input power is within a selected range. The first logic power supply is coupled to the switch and configured to receive input power from the input power source when the switch is closed. The first logic power supply has a first DC output. The back-up power source has a second DC output and is coupled to the first DC output at a common node. The charger has a third DC output and is coupled to the common node. The main logic power supply is coupled to the common node and is configured to receive at least one of the first DC output, the second DC output and the third DC output.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Schneider Electric IT CorporationInventors: Mirza A. Beg, Venkatraman Chennakesavan, Michael J. Ingemi, David E. Reilly, Rajesh Ghosh, Indra Prakash
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Patent number: 8772964Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method of operating a UPS system having a first UPS, the method comprising powering on the first UPS, detecting a first signal at a first I/O of the first UPS using a first detection circuit of the first UPS, detecting a second signal at a second I/O of the first UPS using a second detection circuit of the first UPS, based on a status of the first signal and a status of the second signal, configuring the first UPS to operate in one of a master mode of operation and a controlled mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Schneider Electric IT CorporationInventors: Mirza Akmal Beg, Eyob Demissie, Venkatraman Chennakesavan, Michael J. Ingemi
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Patent number: 8604640Abstract: Power supply systems and methods are provided. In one aspect, a power supply system includes a frame, a power input to receive input power from a power source, a power output to provide output power to a load, at least one battery module mounted in the frame and having a battery output that provides battery power, at least one power module mounted in the frame and coupled to the power input to receive the input power, coupled to the battery output to receive the battery power, and coupled to the power output to provide the output power from at least one of the battery power and the input power, a first controller coupled to the at least one power module, and a second controller.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Schneider Electric IT CorporationInventors: Francis J. Masciarelli, Srdan Mutabdzija, Eyob Demissie, Michael J. Ingemi, Donald Lee Charlantini
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Patent number: 8492928Abstract: A front-end converter in an uninterruptible power supply system is described. In an exemplary design, a front-end converter includes a boost circuit having first and second inputs, positive, negative, and neutral output nodes, an inductor, AC inputs, a battery, and first and second devices. The boost circuit is configured to provide a positive capacitor voltage between the positive and neutral nodes and to provide a negative capacitor voltage between the negative and neutral nodes. The first device selectively couples the inductor to a first AC input or a positive port of the battery and the second device selectively couples a negative port of the battery to the second input. The inductor is coupled to the first input and is shared between an online mode of the converter and an on-battery mode of the converter. The battery is coupled through the inductor to the first input during the on-battery mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: American Power Conversion CorporationInventors: Prasad Pyboyina, Michael J. Ingemi
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Publication number: 20130069432Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method of operating a UPS system having a first UPS and a second UPS coupled in parallel to provide output power to a load from a power source, each of the first UPS and the second UPS having an inverter and having a bypass switch, with each UPS configured to operate in one of an inverter mode in which output power is derived from the power source through the inverter, and a bypass mode in which output power is derived from the power source bypassing the inverter, the method comprising powering on the first UPS and the second UPS in the inverter mode of operation, designating one of the first UPS and the second UPS as a master UPS, and controlling the bypass switch of the first UPS and the bypass switch of the second UPS using the master UPS.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATIONInventors: Mirza Akmal Beg, Eyob Demissie, Venkatraman Chennakesavan, Michael J. Ingemi
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Publication number: 20130069434Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method of operating a UPS system having a first UPS, the method comprising powering on the first UPS, detecting a first signal at a first I/O of the first UPS using a first detection circuit of the first UPS, detecting a second signal at a second I/O of the first UPS using a second detection circuit of the first UPS, based on a status of the first signal and a status of the second signal, configuring the first UPS to operate in one of a master mode of operation and a controlled mode of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: American Power Conversion CorporationInventors: Mirza Akmal Beg, Eyob Demissie, Venkatraman Chennakesavan, Michael J. Ingemi
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Publication number: 20130057073Abstract: Power supply systems and methods are provided. In one aspect, a power supply system includes a frame, a power input to receive input power from a power source, a power output to provide output power to a load, at least one battery module mounted in the frame and having a battery output that provides battery power, at least one power module mounted in the frame and coupled to the power input to receive the input power, coupled to the battery output to receive the battery power, and coupled to the power output to provide the output power from at least one of the battery power and the input power, a first controller coupled to the at least one power module, and a second controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATIONInventors: Francis J. Masciarelli, Srdan Mutabdzija, Eyob Demissie, Michael J. Ingemi, Donald Lee Charlantini
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Publication number: 20130002024Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply includes a first input to receive input power from an input power source, an output to provide output power, a switch, a first logic power supply coupled to the switch, a back-up power source, a charger, a main logic power supply and power converter circuitry. The switch is configured to close when a characteristic of the input power is within a selected range. The first logic power supply is coupled to the switch and configured to receive input power from the input power source when the switch is closed. The first logic power supply has a first DC output. The back-up power source has a second DC output and is coupled to the first DC output at a common node. The charger has a third DC output and is coupled to the common node. The main logic power supply is coupled to the common node and is configured to receive at least one of the first DC output, the second DC output and the third DC output.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Mirza A. Beg, Venkatraman Chennakesavan, Michael J. Ingemi, David E. Reilly, Rajesh Ghosh, Indra Prakash
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Patent number: 8228046Abstract: Systems and methods for operating an uninterruptable power supply are provided. The uninterruptable power supply may include a rectifier that has a transistor and an inductor. The uninterruptable power supply may also include a controller. A current sensor can be configured to detect inductor current and to provide a detected inductor current value to the controller to generate a current error value based and to generate a pulse width modulation control signal based in part on the current error value. The controller can apply the pulse width modulation control signal to the transistor to adjust a switching frequency of the transistor.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: American Power Conversion CorporationInventors: Michael J. Ingemi, Damir Klikic
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Patent number: 8148846Abstract: Power supply systems and methods are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: American Power Conversion CorporationInventors: Francis J. Masciarelli, Srdan Mutabdzija, Eyob Demissie, Michael J. Ingemi, Donald Lee Charlantini
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Publication number: 20110227418Abstract: A front-end converter in an uninterruptible power supply system includes: a boost circuit having first and second inputs, and positive, negative, and neutral output nodes, and being configured to provide a positive capacitor voltage between the positive and neutral nodes and to provide a negative capacitor voltage between the negative and neutral nodes; an inductor coupled to the first input; first AC and neutral AC inputs to receive AC power; a battery; a first device to selectively couple the inductor to the first AC input or a positive port of the battery; and a second device to selectively couple a negative port of the battery to the second input; where the inductor is shared between an online mode of the converter and an on-battery mode of the converter and the battery is coupled through the inductor to the first input during the on-battery mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: American Power conversion CorporationInventors: Prasad Pyboyina, Michael J. Ingemi
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Publication number: 20100315849Abstract: Systems and methods for operating an uninterruptable power supply are provided. The uninterruptable power supply may include a rectifier that has a transistor and an inductor. The uninterruptable power supply may also include a controller. A current sensor can be configured to detect inductor current and to provide a detected inductor current value to the controller to generate a current error value based and to generate a pulse width modulation control signal based in part on the current error value. The controller can apply the pulse width modulation control signal to the transistor to adjust a switching frequency of the transistor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATIONInventors: Michael J. Ingemi, Damir Klikic
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Publication number: 20100201194Abstract: Power supply systems and methods are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATIONInventors: Francis J. Masciarelli, Srdan Mutabdzija, Eyob Demissie, Michael J. Ingemi, Donald Lee Charlantini
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Patent number: 7615890Abstract: Power supply systems and methods are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: American Power Conversion CorporationInventors: Francis J. Masciarelli, Srdan Mutabdzija, Eyob Demissie, Michael J. Ingemi, Donald Lee Charlantini