Patents by Inventor Romano Manzoli

Romano Manzoli 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: 9734973
    Abstract: An electric switching device for a low voltage circuit includes an electronic unit configured to be operatively connected to a first communication bus implementing a first communication protocol, a communication module configured to be operatively connected to the first communication bus and to a second communication bus implementing a second communication protocol, which is different than the first communication protocol. The communication module is configured to place the first communication bus in communication with the second communication bus, and to detect a condition of the switching device and make it available externally thereto by means of the first communication bus and/or the second communication bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: ABB S.P.A.
    Inventors: Luca Raciti, Romano Manzoli
  • Patent number: 8928186
    Abstract: A user interface device for a switching device for low voltage electrical circuits comprising one or more electrical poles and an auxiliary device, provided with a first control unit. The user interface device, according to the invention, comprises a second control unit capable of storing data and of exchanging data and/or signals with said first control unit. The user interface device, according to the invention is mechanically associable, in a removable manner, with the switching device. The user interface device, according to the invention is electrically connectable, in a removable manner, to the aforesaid auxiliary device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: ABB S.p. A.
    Inventors: Romano Manzoli, Paolo Bonomi
  • Publication number: 20130300217
    Abstract: An electric switching device for a low voltage circuit includes an electronic unit configured to be operatively connected to a first communication bus implementing a first communication protocol, a communication module configured to be operatively connected to the first communication bus and to a second communication bus implementing a second communication protocol, which is different than the first communication protocol. The communication module is configured to place the first communication bus in communication with the second communication bus, and to detect a condition of the switching device and make it available externally thereto by means of the first communication bus and/or the second communication bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Luca RACITI, Romano MANZOLI
  • Publication number: 20110186408
    Abstract: A user interface device for a switching device for low voltage electrical circuits comprising one or more electrical poles and an auxiliary device, provided with a first control unit. The user interface device, according to the invention, comprises a second control unit capable of storing data and of exchanging data and/or signals with said first control unit. The user interface device, according to the invention is mechanically associable, in a removable manner, with the switching device. The user interface device, according to the invention is electrically connectable, in a removable manner, to the aforesaid auxiliary device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: ABB S.p.A
    Inventors: Romano Manzoli, Paolo Bonomi
  • Patent number: 7528594
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a device (1) for the detection of direct and/or alternating current to be used in the realization of highly sensitive amperometric measuring instruments or for the detection of differential faults along with automatic switches. The inventive device comprises a magnetic core (5) disposed in such a manner to surround at least one current-carrying conductor (6). A winding (10) surrounds the magnetic core (5) and is electrically connected to an electrical resistance (60). A voltage source (40) generates a drive voltage (Vexcit) which permits the circulation of a pick-up current (Iexcit) in the said winding (10) and in the said core (5). Amplification means (20) are used to detect the voltage (Vsense) at the terminals of the resistance (60) in order to generate a first signal (Vamp1) which is representative of the above defined current (Iexcit).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: ABB S.p.A.
    Inventors: Romano Manzoli, Francesco Viaro
  • Publication number: 20050280409
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a device (1) for the detection of direct and/or alternating current to be used in the realisation of highly sensitive amperometric measuring instruments or for the detection of differential faults along with automatic switches. The inventive device comprises a magnetic core (5) disposed in such a manner to surround at least one current-carrying conductor (6). A winding (10) surrounds the magnetic core (5) and is electrically connected to an electrical resistance (60). A voltage source (40) generates a drive voltage (Vexcit) which permits the circulation of a pick-up current (Iexcit) in the said winding (10) and in the said core (5). Amplification means (20) are used to detect the voltage (Vsense) at the terminals of the resistance (60) in order to generate a first signal (Vamp1) which is representative of the above defined current (Iexcit).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Applicant: ABB Service S.r.l.
    Inventors: Romano Manzoli, Francesco Viaro