Patents Assigned to Power Monitors, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11443625
    Abstract: A system is configured to provide an interface between a user and a traffic control system. The system includes a server configured to receive over a network data, information, and/or a status from the traffic control system. The server further configured to analyze the data, information, and/or status from the traffic control system. The server further configured to transmit over a network to a user device analysis of the data, information, and/or status from the traffic control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: POWER MONITORS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter Morgan Curt, Christopher Fisher Mullins
  • Patent number: 10060957
    Abstract: A system includes a plurality of power quality devices for continuously measuring and buffering power quality data and transmitting the buffered power quality data on a periodic basis and one or more cloud-based servers communicatively coupled to the plurality of power quality devices. The one or more cloud-based servers are operable to: receive the buffered data transmitted by the power quality devices; decompress and store the buffered data in a database; and display on a web page one or more of a stripchart, daily profile, histogram, waveform, vector diagram, harmonic bar chart, and 3D harmonic graph generated using the stored data. The system also includes one or more computing devices communicatively coupled to the plurality of power quality devices and the one or more cloud-based servers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter M. Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 9595825
    Abstract: A smart circuit breaker is provided. An electronic device can be electrically positioned between a utility and an electrical power outlet, electrical subpanel, load center, transformer, or other power distribution center. The electronic device can include a circuit breaker associated with an electrical power circuit, a communications device, a monitoring device and an electronic circuit. The electronic circuit can be operable with the circuit breaker, the communications device and the monitoring device to determine an account of a user of the electrical power circuit and to determine from the account whether to supply power to the electrical power circuit. Further, the electronic circuit can be operable with the circuit breaker, the communications device and the monitoring device to, if power is supplied to the electrical power circuit, charge the account and activate the circuit breaker if the monitoring device detects an undesirable power condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: POWER MONITORS, INC.
    Inventor: Walter Curt
  • Patent number: 9519559
    Abstract: A demand management monitoring system including a remote measurement device including a microprocessor for calculating RMS voltage data from digital samples and a wireless communications device, and a server system including a database configured to store the RMS voltage data from the remote measurement device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 9404943
    Abstract: A safe powerline communications instrumentation front end device including a voltage input for receiving a line voltage from a powerline, a voltage reducer for reducing the voltage of the line voltage, a filtering system for extracting a Power Line Communications (PLC) signal from the line voltage, and an analog output for outputting the PLC signal as an analog signal for communications test equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 9202383
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting monitoring equipment is provided. A user is provided with instant voice feedback as they are connecting monitoring equipment. Such feedback can reduce or eliminate confusing hookup instructions and enable the user to use both hands to safely connect the equipment without the distraction of looking at hard-to-read probe markings or connection labels. The use of a voice output reduces or avoids problems of poor visibility and reduced hearing in typical industrial environments, using arc flash safety gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Publication number: 20150276825
    Abstract: A system includes a plurality of power quality devices for continuously measuring and buffering power quality data and transmitting the buffered power quality data on a periodic basis and one or more cloud-based servers communicatively coupled to the plurality of power quality devices. The one or more cloud-based servers are operable to: receive the buffered data transmitted by the power quality devices; decompress and store the buffered data in a database; and display on a web page one or more of a stripchart, daily profile, histogram, waveform, vector diagram, harmonic bar chart, and 3D harmonic graph generated using the stored data. The system also includes one or more computing devices communicatively coupled to the plurality of power quality devices and the one or more cloud-based servers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: POWER MONITORS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter M. Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Publication number: 20140253097
    Abstract: A safe powerline communications instrumentation front end device including a voltage input for receiving a line voltage from a powerline, a voltage reducer for reducing the voltage of the line voltage, a filtering system for extracting a Power Line Communications (PLC) signal from the line voltage, and an analog output for outputting the PLC signal as an analog signal for communications test equipment
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Publication number: 20140257587
    Abstract: A demand management monitoring system including a remote measurement device including a microprocessor for calculating RMS voltage data from digital samples and a wireless communications device, and a server system including a database configured to store the RMS voltage data from the remote measurement device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: POWER MONITORS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 8773108
    Abstract: A safe powerline communications instrumentation front end device including a voltage input for receiving a line voltage from a powerline, a voltage reducer for reducing the voltage of the line voltage, a filtering system for extracting a Power Line Communications (PLC) signal from the line voltage, and an analog output for outputting the PLC signal as an analog signal for communications test equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 8775109
    Abstract: A demand management monitoring system including a remote measurement device including a microprocessor for calculating RMS voltage data from digital samples and a wireless communications device, and a server system including a database configured to store the RMS voltage data from the remote measurement device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Publication number: 20120029715
    Abstract: A demand management monitoring system including a remote measurement device including a microprocessor for calculating RMS voltage data from digital samples and a wireless communications device, and a server system including a database configured to store the RMS voltage data from the remote measurement device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: POWER MONITORS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 8037969
    Abstract: A system for improving the efficiency of drive-through delivery systems is provided. The system can provide complete error tracking and feedback; however, partial or no error tracking and/or feedback can be provided if desired. Errors in order fulfillment can be reduced. Detailed information on product weight and delivery timing can be provided. By analyzing the weight distributions of each food item or any other suitable measurements, production quality and consistency may be monitored. By analyzing the delivery times for each food item type or any other suitable measurements, production efficiency and restaurant work flow may be measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 7982596
    Abstract: A system for testing PLC equipment, network conditions, and protocol performance is provided. Noise measurements can be made at a single point, and protocol traffic, signal levels, and upper-layer parameters of any transmissions by other equipment on the same network are logged. Alternatively, a plurality of units located at different points in the PLC network are at least part of a distributed test system. As a result, coordinated tests can be conducted by multiple nodes, such as point-to-point network transfer function measurement and analysis, estimation of the location of noise sources and system null and resonances, receiver operating curve (ROC) measurements with actual protocol modulation, or any other suitable tests. Preferably, the test devices are able to test using a plurality of PLC protocols. In some devices, PLC protocol-specific modules can be added or removed as desired to increase, decrease or change the test device's protocol abilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Glen K. Shomo, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 7969159
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the status of each monitored conductor, and optionally indicating peak current or other parameters are provided. Wireless self-powered sensor elements can eliminate much of the wiring required in traditional systems, and greatly ease the installation in difficult underground locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Publication number: 20110109320
    Abstract: A safe powerline communications instrumentation front end device including a voltage input for receiving a line voltage from a powerline, a voltage reducer for reducing the voltage of the line voltage, a filtering system for extracting a Power Line Communications (PLC) signal from the line voltage, and an analog output for outputting the PLC signal as an analog signal for communications test equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: POWER MONITORS, INC.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 7881907
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for providing remote monitoring of a power device or power delivery system. In architecture, the system includes a remote device for performing the operation. The remote device comprises a power condition detection circuitry and a memory circuitry that stores information describing the power condition of the power device. Moreover, the remote device further comprises a transmission circuitry that transmits the information of the power condition to the service device for analysis. The present invention can also be viewed as a method for providing remote monitoring of a power device. The method operates by (1) detecting a power condition of the power device; (2) storing information describing the power condition of the power device; and (3) transmitting the information of the power condition to the service device for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Chris Mullins, Glen Shomo, Wayne Bruffy
  • Patent number: 7701356
    Abstract: An underground monitoring system includes one or more sensors configured to monitor an underground electrical system, a processor configured to monitor the one or more sensors and an alarm device configured to send an alarm when a condition is detected by the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Glen K. Shomo, Christopher Mullins
  • Patent number: 7669061
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for providing remote controlling of a power device. In architecture, the service device comprises a receiver circuitry that receives operating status data of the power device, and a data input circuitry accepts control information from a user. In addition, the transmitter circuitry transmits the control information to the power device. The present invention can also be viewed as a method for providing remote controlling of a power device. The method operates by acquiring an operating status data of the power device, and transmitting control information to the power device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Glen Shomo, Chris Mullins, Wayne Bruffy
  • Publication number: 20090226869
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting monitoring equipment is provided. A user is provided with instant voice feedback as they are connecting monitoring equipment. Such feedback can reduce or eliminate confusing hookup instructions and enable the user to use both hands to safely connect the equipment without the distraction of looking at hard-to-read probe markings or connection labels. The use of a voice output reduces or avoids problems of poor visibility and reduced hearing in typical industrial environments, using arc flash safety gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: Power Monitors, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins