Patents by Inventor Anthony G. Bell

Anthony G. Bell 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: 10158400
    Abstract: A power line carrier fault detection system includes a forward signal generator configured to transmit a carrier signal to a power line. A directional coupler couples the forward signal generator to the power line. The directional coupler is configured to separate forward and reflected power. A frequency selective filter associated with the directional coupler is configured to meter frequencies within a band of a transmitted carrier signal and to attenuate out of band signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: THE AMETEK POWER INSTRUMENTS
    Inventors: Barry M. Kaufman, Anthony G. Bell
  • Publication number: 20160169950
    Abstract: A power line carrier fault detection system includes a forward signal generator configured to transmit a carrier signal to a power line. A directional coupler couples the forward signal generator to the power line. The directional coupler is configured to separate forward and reflected power. A frequency selective filter associated with the directional coupler is configured to meter frequencies within a band of a transmitted carrier signal and to attenuate out of band signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Barry M. Kaufman, Anthony G. Bell