Patents by Inventor Bandeep Singh
Bandeep Singh 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: 11733272Abstract: A submersible current sensor for sensing a current in a submerged conductor includes: a split core current transformer constructed to generate an output representative of the current carried by the conductor, the split core having a first core member, a first winding disposed about at least a portion of the first core member; a second core member; and a second winding disposed about at least a portion of the second core member; and a housing, the housing including: a first housing member constructed to house the first core member and the first winding; and a second housing member constructed to house the second core member and the second winding.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth, David Raschka, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Bandeep Singh
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Patent number: 11605974Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for measurement of parameters of electric power transmission lines can improve electric power usage, while wireless circuitry can provide communication from field-located devices. Connection to draw electrical power from the transmission line can be distinct from connection to sense line parameters.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: David Coats, James Stoupis, Arun K. Kadavelugu, Bandeep Singh
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Patent number: 11353480Abstract: Unique systems, methods, techniques and apparatuses of a power line measurement device are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment is a measurement device comprising a measurement device structured to at least partially surround a segment of a power distribution line, the measurement device including a winding portion spaced apart from the segment of the power distribution line structured to receive magnetic flux from the power distribution line and to output data corresponding to a current flowing through the power distribution line; and a magnetic shield spaced apart from the measurement device and positioned radially outward from the winding portion relative to the segment of the power distribution line, the magnetic shield comprising a first section and a second section coupled to the first section at an obtuse angle, the magnetic shield being structured to reduce an amount of external flux from being received with the measurement device.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Vivek Siddharth, Lei Wang, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Steve A. Shaw, Bandeep Singh, David Raschka
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Publication number: 20210190831Abstract: A submersible current sensor for sensing a current in a submerged conductor includes: a split core current transformer constructed to generate an output representative of the current carried by the conductor, the split core having a first core member, a first winding disposed about at least a portion of the first core member; a second core member; and a second winding disposed about at least a portion of the second core member; and a housing, the housing including: a first housing member constructed to house the first core member and the first winding; and a second housing member constructed to house the second core member and the second winding.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth, David Raschka, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Bandeep Singh
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Patent number: 10935575Abstract: A submersible current sensor for sensing a current in a submerged conductor includes: a split core current transformer constructed to generate an output representative of the current carried by the conductor, the split core having a first core member, a first winding disposed about at least a portion of the first core member; a second core member; and a second winding disposed about at least a portion of the second core member; and a housing, the housing including: a first housing member constructed to house the first core member and the first winding; and a second housing member constructed to house the second core member and the second winding.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth, David Raschka, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Bandeep Singh
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Patent number: 10794934Abstract: Instrument transformer for power grid conductor includes: a current sensing device having a secondary coil winding through which a power grid primary conductor is capable of extending and connecting to a primary conductor connector, a first low voltage (LV) lead connected to the secondary coil winding and a LV connector, and a first high voltage (HV) lead connected between the primary conductor connector and a HV connector, the voltage sensing device having a core with a primary coil winding, a second HV lead connected between a HV connector and primary coil winding, a grounding conductor connected between the primary coil winding and an output terminal, a second LV lead connected between a LV connector and output terminal, wherein the current and voltage sensing devices are electrically connected via HV and LV connectors, and wherein the current and voltage sensing devices are separable when corresponding HV and LV connectors are disconnected.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Bandeep Singh, David Raschka, Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Nirmal Paudel
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Publication number: 20200251927Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for measurement of parameters of electric power transmission lines can improve electric power usage, while wireless circuitry can provide communication from field-located devices. Connection to draw electrical power from the transmission line can be distinct from connection to sense line parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: David Coats, James Stoupis, Arun K. Kadavelugu, Bandeep Singh
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Publication number: 20200233018Abstract: Unique systems, methods, techniques and apparatuses of a power line measurement device are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment is a measurement device comprising a measurement device structured to at least partially surround a segment of a power distribution line, the measurement device including a winding portion spaced apart from the segment of the power distribution line structured to receive magnetic flux from the power distribution line and to output data corresponding to a current flowing through the power distribution line; and a magnetic shield spaced apart from the measurement device and positioned radially outward from the winding portion relative to the segment of the power distribution line, the magnetic shield comprising a first section and a second section coupled to the first section at an obtuse angle, the magnetic shield being structured to reduce an amount of external flux from being received with the measurement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Vivek Siddharth, Lei Wang, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Steve A. Shaw, Bandeep Singh, David Raschka
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Publication number: 20190204362Abstract: Instrument transformer for power grid conductor includes: a current sensing device having a secondary coil winding through which a power grid primary conductor is capable of extending and connecting to a primary conductor connector, a first low voltage (LV) lead connected to the secondary coil winding and a LV connector, and a first high voltage (HV) lead connected between the primary conductor connector and a HV connector, the voltage sensing device having a core with a primary coil winding, a second HV lead connected between a HV connector and primary coil winding, a grounding conductor connected between the primary coil winding and an output terminal, a second LV lead connected between a LV connector and output terminal, wherein the current and voltage sensing devices are electrically connected via HV and LV connectors, and wherein the current and voltage sensing devices are separable when corresponding HV and LV connectors are disconnected.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2018Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Bandeep Singh, David Raschka, Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Nirmal Paudel
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Publication number: 20190128927Abstract: A submersible current sensor for sensing a current in a submerged conductor includes: a split core current transformer constructed to generate an output representative of the current carried by the conductor, the split core having a first core member, a first winding disposed about at least a portion of the first core member; a second core member; and a second winding disposed about at least a portion of the second core member; and a housing, the housing including: a first housing member constructed to house the first core member and the first winding; and a second housing member constructed to house the second core member and the second winding.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth, David Raschka, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Bandeep Singh
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Patent number: 9640314Abstract: A three-phase dry distribution transformer adapted for mounting outdoors on a pad or to a utility pole. The distribution transformer includes one or more winding assemblies mounted to a ferromagnetic core. Each winding assembly includes a low voltage winding and a high voltage winding. In each winding assembly, an encasement comprised of an insulating resin encapsulates the low voltage and high voltage windings. The encasement includes a body and a pair of high voltage bushings and a pair of low voltage bushing.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Bandeep Singh, Thomas Hartmann, William E. Pauley, Jr.
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Patent number: 9593216Abstract: A barrier film for packaging food or beverage comprises a polymer base film, and a barrier layer comprising an inorganic oxide applied onto the base film by vapor deposition. The inorganic oxide layer is further coated with a healing layer of a crosslinked organopolysiloxane which is covalently bound to the inorganic layer. Other aspects disclosed here involve a multilayer packaging laminate comprised of the barrier film, and a method of manufacturing the barrier film and packaging containers manufactured from the film.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Pierre Fayet, Gil Rochat, Alain Bonnebault, Yves Leterrier, Bandeep Singh, Jan-Anders Månson
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Publication number: 20150279544Abstract: A distribution transformer having an interlocking core frame is provided. The core frame encloses a transformer core having at least one phase and provides compression on the core of the transformer to bind the assembly together. First and second clamps of the core frame contain receiving cut-out portions for the tabbed leg plates. The core clamp cut-out portions and leg plate tabs form an interlocking connection. A first section of the first and second clamps, contacting the leg plates at an angle perpendicular to the leg plates provides support to retain the interlocked position between the first and second clamps and corresponding leg plates. Lifting eyebolts are provided in the first core clamps for moving and mounting the transformer at the desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: ABB Technology AGInventors: Bandeep SINGH, Chester M. NEAL
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Patent number: 8610532Abstract: A protective coating system for application to exposed surfaces of a transformer core prevents corrosion of the core. The protective coating is suitable for use in industrial and marine environments where many factors impact the life of the transformer core. The protective coating comprises at least three coating layers. The first coating layer is an inorganic zinc silicate primer. The second coating layer is a polysiloxane. The third coating layer is a room temperature or high temperature vulcanizing silicone rubber. A silicone rubber sealant may be further applied to outer edge surfaces of the core.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Bandeep Singh, Thomas A. Hartmann, Robert C. Ballard
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Patent number: 8545977Abstract: Polymer concrete electrical insulation including a hardened epoxy resin composition filled with an electrically non-conductive inorganic filler compositions. The polymer concrete electrical insulation system optionally may contain additives. The epoxy resin composition is based on a cycloaliphatic epoxy resin. The inorganic filler composition can be present within the range of about 76% by weight to about 86% by weight, calculated to the total weight of the polymer concrete electrical insulation system. The inorganic filler composition includes a uniform mixture of (i) an inorganic filler with an average grain size within the range of 1 micron (?m) to 100 micron (?m) [component c(i)], and (ii) an inorganic filler with an average grain size within the range of 0.1 mm (100 micron) to 2 mm [component c(ii)].Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: ABB Research Ltd.Inventors: Stephen Clifford, Faustine Soyeux, Andrej Krivda, Vincent Tilliette, Nikolaus Zant, Bandeep Singh, Felix Greuter, Leopold Ritzer
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Publication number: 20130162386Abstract: A protective coating system for application to exposed surfaces of a transformer core prevents corrosion of the core. The protective coating is suitable for use in industrial and marine environments where many factors impact the life of the transformer core. The protective coating comprises at least three coating layers. The first coating layer is an inorganic zinc silicate primer. The second coating layer is a polysiloxane. The third coating layer is a room temperature or high temperature vulcanizing silicone rubber. A silicone rubber sealant may be further applied to outer edge surfaces of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Bandeep Singh, Thomas A. Hartmann, Robert C. Ballard
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Patent number: 8399577Abstract: A curable epoxy resin composition including at least an epoxy resin component and a hardener component, and optionally further additives, wherein: (a) the epoxy resin component is an epoxy resin compound or a mixture of such compounds; (b) the hardener component includes (b1) an aliphatic and cycloaliphatic or aromatic polycarbonic acid anhydride; and (b2) a polyether-amine of the general formula (I), H2N—(CnH2n—O)m—CnH2n—NH2, wherein n is an integer from 2 to 8; and m is from about 3 to about 100; (c) the polycarbonic acid anhydride [component (b1)] is present in the curable epoxy resin composition in a concentration of 0.60 Mol to 0.93 Mol; and (d) the polyether-amine of the general formula (I) [component (b2)] is present in the curable epoxy resin composition in a concentration of about 0.02 Mol to about 0.1 Mol.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: ABB Research LtdInventors: Bandeep Singh, Stéphane Schaal, Xavier Kornmann, Prateek Puri
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Publication number: 20130043966Abstract: Tap covers and projections for an electrical device are provided. The tap projections have bosses or taps raised from a surface of the tap projection and encapsulated with a resin except for an outer surface of the bosses or taps. The tap projections may have a channel or recess between individual bosses or taps to prevent degradation of the insulation between the respective adjacent bosses or taps. When a tap cover is provided, it is pushed on or bolted to the tap projection. The tap cover may be provided for an individual tap or an entire tap projection and may be formed of a resin or an elastomeric material. The tap cover has a first generally planar surface and a second generally annular surface having a circumferentially-extending groove on an inside surface. The circumferentially-extending groove is located slightly beneath the second generally annular surface. The groove of the tap cover is designed to fully engage with a raised lip of a tap projection or individual tap of a transformer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: ABB Technology AGInventors: Bandeep Singh, Thomas A. Hartmann, Samuel S. Outten, Joel A. Kern
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Publication number: 20120208924Abstract: An exemplary curable epoxy resin composition is disclosed which includes at least an epoxy resin component and a hardener component, and optionally further additives, wherein (a) at least a part of the hardener component is a chemically modified polycarbonic acid anhydride; (b) an optional glycol or polyglycol; (c) or a compound containing two carboxylic groups is included; and (d) the chemically modified acid anhydride hardener is present in an amount comprising at least 10% of reactive hardening groups calculated to all the reactive hardening groups contained in the total amount of hardener component present in the epoxy resin composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2009Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: ABB RESEARCH LTDInventors: Bandeep Singh, Cherif Ghoul, Stéphane Schaal, Prateek Puri
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Publication number: 20120202918Abstract: A curable epoxy resin composition including at least an epoxy resin component and a hardener component, and optionally further additives, wherein: (a) the epoxy resin component is an epoxy resin compound or a mixture of such compounds; (b) the hardener component includes (b1) an aliphatic and cycloaliphatic or aromatic polycarbonic acid anhydride; and (b2) a polyether-amine of the general formula (I), H2N—(CnH2n—O)m—CnH2n—NH2, wherein n is an integer from 2 to 8; and m is from about 3 to about 100; (c) the polycarbonic acid anhydride [component (b1)] is present in the curable epoxy resin composition in a concentration of 0.60 Mol to 0.93 Mol; and (d) the polyether-amine of the general formula (I) [component (b2)] is present in the curable epoxy resin composition in a concentration of about 0.02 Mol to about 0.1 Mol.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: ABB RESEARCH LTDInventors: Bandeep SINGH, Stéphane Schaal, Xavier Kornmann, Prateek Puri