Patents by Inventor Adam Ledgerwood

Adam Ledgerwood 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: 12237136
    Abstract: Compliant electrical circuit protection devices are described for use in hazardous environments without presenting ignition risks for potentially explosive environmental conditions. Sensing features and systems may evaluate wiring limits and user selected settings for compatibility, detect loose connections and operating parameters to ensure safe operation of the device, and to intelligently diagnose and manage issues of concern for the circuit protection devices as well as the larger electrical power system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Andrew Butler, Graig DeCarr
  • Patent number: 12136531
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes, by a switch device, determining a position of an on/off input selector, the on/off input selector being located within a switch device, in response to determining the position of the on/off input selector is in an off position, operating one or more solid state switches to suspend current to one or more load-side terminals, determining whether the one or more load-side terminals of the switch device are electrically isolated, in response to determining the one or more load-side terminals of the switch device are electrically isolated, generating a prompt via a graphical user interface, and receiving, via the graphical user interface, one or more inputs, the one or more inputs including at least a request for safety lockout instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Andrew Butler, Graig DeCarr
  • Patent number: 11990744
    Abstract: Modular circuit protection devices and configurable panelboard systems include arc-free operation, thermal management features providing safe operation in hazardous environments at lower cost and without requiring conventional explosion-proof enclosures and without entailing series connected separately provided packages such as circuit breaker devices and starter motor contactors and controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew Butler, Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Graig DeCarr
  • Patent number: 11967478
    Abstract: Solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices include improved chemical, static discharge and impact resistant housing construction, arc-free switching operation, secure terminal assemblies and thermal management features. The solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices are ignition protected and avoid possible explosions and therefore obviate a need for conventional explosion-proof enclosures to ensure safe operation of an electrical power system in a potentially explosive environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Andrew Butler, Graig DeCarr, Edmund Leubner
  • Publication number: 20230411954
    Abstract: Modular circuit protection devices and configurable panelboard systems include arc-free operation, thermal management features providing safe operation in hazardous environments at lower cost and without requiring conventional explosion-proof enclosures and without entailing series connected separately provided packages such as circuit breaker devices and starter motor contactors and controls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Butler, Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Graig DeCarr
  • Publication number: 20230298830
    Abstract: Compliant electrical circuit protection devices are described for use in hazardous environments without presenting ignition risks for potentially explosive environmental conditions. Sensing features and systems may evaluate wiring limits and user selected settings for compatibility, detect loose connections and operating parameters to ensure safe operation of the device, and to intelligently diagnose and manage issues of concern for the circuit protection devices as well as the larger electrical power system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Andrew Butler, Graig DeCarr
  • Patent number: 11682898
    Abstract: Modular circuit protection devices and configurable panelboard systems include arc-free operation, thermal management features providing safe operation in hazardous environments at lower cost and without requiring conventional explosion-proof enclosures and without entailing series connected separately provided packages such as circuit breaker devices and starter motor contactors and controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew Butler, Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Graig DeCarr
  • Patent number: 11615925
    Abstract: Compliant electrical circuit protection devices are described for use in hazardous environments without presenting ignition risks for potentially explosive environmental conditions. Sensing features and systems may evaluate wiring limits and user selected settings for compatibility, detect loose connections and operating parameters to ensure safe operation of the device, and to intelligently diagnose and manage issues of concern for the circuit protection devices as well as the larger electrical power system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Andrew Butler, Graig DeCarr
  • Publication number: 20230017836
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes, by a switch device, determining a position of an on/off input selector, the on/off input selector being located within a switch device, in response to determining the position of the on/off input selector is in an off position, operating one or more solid state switches to suspend current to one or more load-side terminals, determining whether the one or more load-side terminals of the switch device are electrically isolated, in response to determining the one or more load-side terminals of the switch device are electrically isolated, generating a prompt via a graphical user interface, and receiving, via the graphical user interface, one or more inputs, the one or more inputs including at least a request for safety lockout instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Andrew Butler, Graig DeCarr
  • Patent number: 11527882
    Abstract: Solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices include improved arc-less switching capability and overcurrent protection, improved terminal assemblies and improved thermal management features that reduce or eliminate ignition sources for hazardous environments. The solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices are ignition protected and avoid possible explosions and therefore obviate a need for conventional explosion-proof enclosures to ensure safe operation of an electrical power system in a hazardous location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Andrew Butler, Graig DeCarr, Edmund Leubner
  • Publication number: 20220328262
    Abstract: Solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices include improved chemical, static discharge and impact resistant housing construction, arc-free switching operation, secure terminal assemblies and thermal management features. The solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices are ignition protected and avoid possible explosions and therefore obviate a need for conventional explosion-proof enclosures to ensure safe operation of an electrical power system in a potentially explosive environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Andrew Butler, Graig DeCarr, Edmund Leubner
  • Patent number: 11456142
    Abstract: Hazardous location compliant solid state circuit protection devices include safety lockout components ensuring disconnection as a safeguard in the completion of power system maintenance and service tasks by responsible personnel. The safety lockout components may include a mechanical lockout interfacing with a physical lock element, an electrical lockout implemented through the controls of the solid state circuit breaker device, and combinations thereof. Visual device feedback and confirmation may be provided to personnel that the lockouts have been successfully activated, as well as successfully deactivated to reconnect and restore operation of the load side circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Andrew Butler, Graig DeCarr
  • Publication number: 20220200267
    Abstract: Solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices include improved arc-less switching capability and overcurrent protection, improved terminal assemblies and improved thermal management features that reduce or eliminate ignition sources for hazardous environments. The solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices are ignition protected and avoid possible explosions and therefore obviate a need for conventional explosion-proof enclosures to ensure safe operation of an electrical power system in a hazardous location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Andrew Butler, Graig DeCarr, Edmund Leubner
  • Publication number: 20220190594
    Abstract: Modular circuit protection devices and configurable panelboard systems include arc-free operation, thermal management features providing safe operation in hazardous environments at lower cost and without requiring conventional explosion-proof enclosures and without entailing series connected separately provided packages such as circuit breaker devices and starter motor contactors and controls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Butler, Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Graig DeCarr
  • Patent number: 11303111
    Abstract: Modular circuit protection devices and configurable panelboard systems include arc-free operation, thermal management features providing safe operation in hazardous environments at lower cost and without requiring conventional explosion-proof enclosures and without entailing series connected separately provided packages such as circuit breaker devices and starter motor contactors and controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew Butler, Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Graig DeCarr
  • Patent number: 11270854
    Abstract: Solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices include improved chemical, static discharge and impact resistant housing construction, arc-free switching operation, secure terminal assemblies and thermal management features. The solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices are ignition protected and avoid possible explosions and therefore obviate a need for conventional explosion-proof enclosures to ensure safe operation of an electrical power system in a potentially explosive environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Andrew Butler, Graig DeCarr, Edmund Leubner
  • Patent number: 11239652
    Abstract: Solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices include improved arc-less switching capability and overcurrent protection, improved terminal assemblies and improved thermal management features that reduce or eliminate ignition sources for hazardous environments. The solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices are ignition protected and avoid possible explosions and therefore obviate a need for conventional explosion-proof enclosures to ensure safe operation of an electrical power system in hazardous locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Andrew Butler, Graig DeCarr, Edmund Leubner
  • Patent number: 10817009
    Abstract: An operator mechanism comprises a mechanical user interface and a contact assembly. The mechanical user interface is configured to be physically moved by a user. The contact assembly is coupled to the mechanical user interface such that movement of the mechanical user interface imparts movement to the contact assembly. The contact assembly includes a shaft having a longitudinal axis extending distally outward relative to the mechanical user interface to a distal end of the shaft. The contact assembly also includes a contact member coupled to and extending radially outward from the shaft. The contact member engages an actuator of a control device in the control enclosure when the contact assembly is moved. The contact member is selectively positionable longitudinally along the shaft and defines a shaft opening the shaft extends through such that the distal end of the shaft is distal of the shaft opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Graig Edmund DeCarr, Adam Ledgerwood
  • Publication number: 20200212670
    Abstract: Modular circuit protection devices and configurable panelboard systems include arc-free operation, thermal management features providing safe operation in hazardous environments at lower cost and without requiring conventional explosion-proof enclosures and without entailing series connected separately provided packages such as circuit breaker devices and starter motor contactors and controls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Andrew Butler, Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Graig DeCarr
  • Publication number: 20200212666
    Abstract: Solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices include improved arc-less switching capability and overcurrent protection, improved terminal assemblies and improved thermal management features that reduce or eliminate ignition sources for hazardous environments. The solid state and hybrid circuit protection devices are ignition protected and avoid possible explosions and therefore obviate a need for conventional explosion-proof enclosures to ensure safe operation of an electrical power system in hazardous locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Adam Ledgerwood, Andrew Butler, Graig DeCarr, Edmund Leubner