Patents by Inventor Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti
Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti 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: 10198017Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods and systems for detecting communications of a first meter board and using that detection as an indication to manage power consumption of the meter by a second meter board. In accordance with one aspect, a method is provided for detecting communications of a first meter board by a second meter board. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving a signal, wherein the signal indicates a presence of communication activities between a first processor and another device over a network; and managing power consumption of the meter while the first processor is communicating with the other device over the network.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Aclara Meters LLCInventors: Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti, Lane Leslie Manoosingh, Bruce Joni Tomson, Michael George Glazebrook
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Patent number: 9887051Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of a remote disconnect switch assembly. In one embodiment, the remote disconnect switch assembly comprises: an actuator; a shuttle that is operably moved by the actuator; one or more disconnect switches that are opened or closed by movement of the shuttle; one or more sensors; a communication interface; and a processor, wherein the processor is operably connected with the actuator, the one or more sensors and the communication interface, and wherein the processor is configured to: communicate with one or more other computing devices over a network using the communication interface; receive signals from the one or more sensors; and cause the actuator to operate in accordance with the signals received from the one or more sensors or the communications with the one or more other computing devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Aclara Meters LLCInventors: Ryan Marc LaFrance, Scott Michael Shill, Steven Lee Bietz, Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti
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Patent number: 9671434Abstract: A sensor device for use in detecting current in a conductor is provided. The sensor includes a non-magnetic substrate defining an aperture structured to receive a conductor therein, a coil comprising a plurality of turns wound about at least a portion of the substrate, and a housing for enclosing the substrate and coil. The housing includes a dielectric material having a dielectric constant and positioned adjacent to the coil and at least partially within the aperture such that the dielectric material is disposed between the coil and the conductor when the conductor is received through the aperture and at least one spacer coupled to the aperture to facilitate maintaining a position of the coil relative to the conductor, wherein each of the spacers is positioned offset from the dielectric material such that each of the spacers does not radially extend between the coil and the conductor.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Aclara Meters LLCInventors: Steven Lee Bietz, Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti
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Patent number: 9429595Abstract: Sensor devices and related methods disclosed. One example sensor device includes a substrate comprising a plurality of bobbins, the plurality of bobbins define an aperture structured to receive a conductor therein, a coil comprising a plurality of coil turns wound about each of the plurality of bobbins, a first shield extending between each of the plurality of bobbins and the plurality of coil turns; and a second shield positioned proximate to the plurality of coil turns, opposite the first shield such that the plurality of coil turns is between the first shield and the second shield.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Aclara Meters LLCInventors: Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti, Steven Lee Bietz, Loc Van Nguyen
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Publication number: 20160041204Abstract: A sensor device for use in detecting current in a conductor is provided. The sensor includes a non-magnetic substrate defining an aperture structured to receive a conductor therein, a coil comprising a plurality of turns wound about at least a portion of the substrate, and a housing for enclosing the substrate and coil. The housing includes a dielectric material having a dielectric constant and positioned adjacent to the coil and at least partially within the aperture such that the dielectric material is disposed between the coil and the conductor when the conductor is received through the aperture and at least one spacer coupled to the aperture to facilitate maintaining a position of the coil relative to the conductor, wherein each of the spacers is positioned offset from the dielectric material such that each of the spacers does not radially extend between the coil and the conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Steven Lee Bietz, Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti
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Publication number: 20160012986Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of a remote disconnect switch assembly. In one embodiment, the remote disconnect switch assembly comprises: an actuator; a shuttle that is operably moved by the actuator; one or more disconnect switches that are opened or closed by movement of the shuttle; one or more sensors; a communication interface; and a processor, wherein the processor is operably connected with the actuator, the one or more sensors and the communication interface, and wherein the processor is configured to: communicate with one or more other computing devices over a network using the communication interface; receive signals from the one or more sensors; and cause the actuator to operate in accordance with the signals received from the one or more sensors or the communications with the one or more other computing devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Ryan Marc LaFrance, Scott Michael Shill, Steven Lee Bietz, Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti
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Publication number: 20150227150Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods and systems for detecting communications of a first meter board and using that detection as an indication to manage power consumption of the meter by a second meter board. In accordance with one aspect, a method is provided for detecting communications of a first meter board by a second meter board. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving a signal, wherein the signal indicates a presence of communication activities between a first processor and another device over a network; and managing power consumption of the meter while the first processor is communicating with the other device over the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti, Lane Leslie Manoosingh, Bruce Joni Tomson, Michael George Glazebrook
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Patent number: 9081040Abstract: A utility meter and related methods are disclosed. The utility meter includes a sensor device positioned around a conductor to sense current flowing through the conductor. The sensor device includes a non-magnetic substrate, a coil comprising a plurality of turns wound about the substrate, and a dielectric material having a dielectric constant and positioned between the coil and the conductor. The utility meter also includes a meter control board in communication with the sensor device to determine an amount of electricity transmitted through the conductor from the power source to the user over time. The dielectric constant of the dielectric material is selected to reduce a capacitive coupling between the coil and the conductor and to reduce a sensitivity of the sensor device such that the meter control board comprises only one calibration coefficient for calibrating the sensor device over a current range.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti, Steven Lee Bietz
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Patent number: 9075091Abstract: Sensor devices and related methods disclosed. One example sensor device includes a non-magnetic substrate defining an aperture structured to receive a conductor therein, a coil including a plurality of coil turns wound about at least a portion of the substrate, a first shield between the substrate and the plurality of coil turns, a second shield disposed proximate to the plurality of coil turns, opposite the first shield, such that the plurality of coil turns is disposed between the first shield and the second shield, and a filter element coupled to at least one of the first and second shields.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti, Steven Lee Bietz
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Patent number: 9015326Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods and systems for detecting communications of a first meter board and using that detection as an indication to manage power consumption of the meter by a second meter board. In accordance with one aspect, a method is provided for detecting communications of a first meter board by a second meter board. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving a signal, wherein the signal indicates a presence of communication activities between a first processor and another device over a network; and managing power consumption of the meter while the first processor is communicating with the other device over the network.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti, Lane Leslie Manoosingh, Bruce Joni Tomson, Michael George Glazebrook
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Patent number: 8996144Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of a remote disconnect switch assembly. In one embodiment, the remote disconnect switch assembly comprises: an actuator; a shuttle that is operably moved by the actuator; one or more disconnect switches that are opened or closed by movement of the shuttle; one or more sensors; a communication interface; and a processor, wherein the processor is operably connected with the actuator, the one or more sensors and the communication interface, and wherein the processor is configured to: communicate with one or more other computing devices over a network using the communication interface; receive signals from the one or more sensors; and cause the actuator to operate in accordance with the signals received from the one or more sensors or the communications with the one or more other computing devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ryan Marc LaFrance, Scott Michael Shill, Steven Lee Bietz, Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti
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Publication number: 20140340072Abstract: A utility meter and related methods are disclosed. The utility meter includes a sensor device positioned around a conductor to sense current flowing through the conductor. The sensor device includes a non-magnetic substrate, a coil comprising a plurality of turns wound about the substrate, and a dielectric material having a dielectric constant and positioned between the coil and the conductor. The utility meter also includes a meter control board in communication with the sensor device to determine an amount of electricity transmitted through the conductor from the power source to the user over time. The dielectric constant of the dielectric material is selected to reduce a capacitive coupling between the coil and the conductor and to reduce a sensitivity of the sensor device such that the meter control board comprises only one calibration coefficient for calibrating the sensor device over a current range.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti, Steven Lee Bietz
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Patent number: 8872611Abstract: Rogowski coil assemblies and methods for providing or forming Rogowski coil assemblies are provided. A Rogowski coil assembly may include a printed circuit board and a plurality of Rogowski coil sections mounted to an external surface of the printed circuit board by one or more respective circuit traces. The circuit traces may retain and connect the plurality of Rogowski coil sections.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Didier Gilbert Rouaud, Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti
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Patent number: 8829888Abstract: Sensor devices and related methods disclosed. One example sensor device includes a non-magnetic substrate, a coil comprising a plurality of turns wound about the substrate, the coil defining an aperture structured to receive a conductor therein; and a dielectric material positioned adjacent to the coil and at least partially within the aperture such that the dielectric material is between the coil and a conductor positioned in the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti, Steven Lee Bietz
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Patent number: 8799481Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods and systems for detecting communications of a first meter board by a second meter board. In accordance with one aspect, a method is provided for detecting communications of a first meter board by a second meter board. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving a signal, wherein the signal indicates a presence of communication activities between a first processor and another device over a network.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti, Lane Leslie Manoosingh, Michael George Glazebrook, Vikas Mohan Sharma
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Patent number: 8754634Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the removal of a meter cover are provided. For example, a tamper-detect energy meter may include metering circuitry, a processor, a tamper detect switch, and a cover with a switch interface surface. The tamper detect switch may be triggered from an open circuit state to a closed circuit state as the switch interface surface of the cover contacts the tamper detect switch during removal.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti, Bruce Joni Tomson, Michael George Glazebrook, Rathindra Nahar
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Patent number: 8719681Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods and systems for detecting communications of a first meter board by a second meter board and correlating the time and duration of the communications with metrology data gathered during that time. In accordance with one aspect, a method is provided for diagnosing metrology errors caused by communication activities of a meter board. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving a signal, wherein the signal indicates a presence of communication activities between a first processor of a meter and another device over a network; recording a time of receipt and duration of the communication activities between the first processor of the meter and another device over the network; and correlating the time and duration of the communication activities between the first processor of the meter and another device over the network with metrology data of the meter measured at the same time and duration.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti, Bruce Joni Tomson, Michael George Glazebrook, Scott Michael Shill
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Publication number: 20140028463Abstract: A system includes a utility meter, which includes a first sensor configured to detect usage of electric power, and a tamper detection system configured to detect an abnormality with an electrical current measurement from the first sensor as an indication of a tamper event associated with the first sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti, Mofeez Murtaza, Steven Lee Bietz, William Frederick Ansell, III
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Publication number: 20130119974Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the removal of a meter cover are provided. For example, a tamper-detect energy meter may include metering circuitry, a processor, a tamper detect switch, and a cover with a switch interface surface. The tamper detect switch may be triggered from an open circuit state to a closed circuit state as the switch interface surface of the cover contacts the tamper detect switch during removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti, Bruce Joni Tomson, Michael George Glazebrook, Rathindra Nahar
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Publication number: 20130090748Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of a remote disconnect switch assembly. In one embodiment, the remote disconnect switch assembly comprises: an actuator; a shuttle that is operably moved by the actuator; one or more disconnect switches that are opened or closed by movement of the shuttle; one or more sensors; a communication interface; and a processor, wherein the processor is operably connected with the actuator, the one or more sensors and the communication interface, and wherein the processor is configured to: communicate with one or more other computing devices over a network using the communication interface; receive signals from the one or more sensors; and cause the actuator to operate in accordance with the signals received from the one or more sensors or the communications with the one or more other computing devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventors: Ryan Marc LaFrance, Scott Michael Shill, Steven Lee Bietz, Subramanyam Satyasurya Chamarti