Abstract: Systems and devices are described herein for reducing a phantom load. The system may include a device for connection to a power source and a transformer or machine, wherein the device is configured to disconnect the transformer or machine from the power source under a predetermined load condition. The device may include a contactor, a current detector, a timer, and a controller. Portions of the current detector, timer, or controller may be implemented in a microcontroller.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 21, 2014
Date of Patent:
February 7, 2017
Assignee:
International Electrical Saving & Development, LLC
Inventors:
Paul M. Cruz, Thomas J. McKenzie, Daniel B. Brunning
Abstract: Systems and devices are described herein for reducing a phantom load. The system may include a device for connection to a power source and a transformer or machine, wherein the device is configured to disconnect the transformer or machine from the power source under a predetermined load condition. The device may include a contactor, a current detector, a timer, and a controller. Portions of the current detector, timer, or controller may be implemented in a microcontroller.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 21, 2014
Publication date:
September 4, 2014
Applicant:
International Electrical Savings & Development, LLC
Inventors:
Paul M. Cruz, Thomas J. McKenzie, Daniel B. Brunning
Abstract: Systems and devices are described herein for reducing a phantom load. The system may include a device for connection to a power source and a transformer or machine, wherein the device is configured to disconnect the transformer or machine from the power source under a predetermined load condition. The device may include a contactor, a current detector, a timer, and a controller. Portions of the current detector, timer, or controller may be implemented in a microcontroller.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 1, 2010
Date of Patent:
March 4, 2014
Assignee:
International Electrical Savings & Development, LLC
Inventors:
Paul M. Cruz, Thomas J. McKenzie, Daniel B. Brunning
Abstract: Systems and devices are described herein for reducing a phantom load. The system may include a device for connection to a power source and a transformer or machine, wherein the device is configured to disconnect the transformer or machine from the power source under a predetermined load condition. The device may include a contactor, a current detector, a timer, and a controller. Portions of the current detector, timer, or controller may be implemented in a microcontroller.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 1, 2010
Publication date:
June 2, 2011
Applicant:
International Electrical Savings & Development, LLC
Inventors:
Paul M. Cruz, Thomas J. McKenzie, Daniel B. Brunning