Patents by Inventor Barry Tangney

Barry Tangney 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).

  • Sag generator with plurality of switch technologies
    Patent number: 6759765
    Abstract: A voltage sag generator for alternating current power systems intentionally creates power quality disturbances. The sag generator combines different switching technologies to optimize power dissipation and transition performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Power Standards Lab
    Inventors: Alexander McEachern, Barry Tangney
  • Sag generator with plurality of switch technologies
    Publication number: 20030230937
    Abstract: A voltage sag generator for alternating current power systems intentionally creates power quality disturbances. The sag generator combines different switching technologies to optimize power dissipation and transition performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Alexander McEachern, Barry Tangney
  • Method for automated reconfiguration of a distribution system using distributed control logic and communications
    Patent number: 6243244
    Abstract: A system and method which detects and responds to abnormalities in a distribution system by reconfiguring nodes of the system to minimize the effects of the abnormality without the requirement of communicating with a central controller. The nodes in the system coordinate a response to a system abnormality through a process of self-organization in which each node acts based on its own programming, sensors, and stored data. Each node keeps other nodes apprised of its actions so that they may in turn decide what actions are appropriate for them to take.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: EnergyLine Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William Christian Tracy Nelson, Daniel Partridge, Donald S. Berkowitz, Witold Bik, Ed Brasher, Barry Tangney
  • Method for automated reconfiguration of a distribution system using distributed control logic and communications
    Patent number: 6111735
    Abstract: A system and method which detects and responds to abnormalities in a distribution system by reconfiguring nodes of the system to minimize the effects of the abnormality without the requirement of communicating with a central controller. The nodes in the system coordinate a response to a system abnormality through a process of self-organization in which each node acts based on its own programming, sensors, and stored data. Each node keeps other nodes apprised of its actions so that they may in turn decide what actions are appropriate for them to take.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: EnergyLine Systems, L.P.
    Inventors: William Christian Tracy Nelson, Daniel Partridge, Donald S. Berkowitz, Witold Bik, Ed Brasher, Barry Tangney
  • Method for automated reconfiguration of a distribution system using distributed control logic and communications
    Patent number: 6018449
    Abstract: A system and method which detects and responds to abnormalities in a distribution system by reconfiguring nodes of the system to minimize the effects of the abnormality without the requirement of communicating with a central controller. The nodes in the system coordinate a response to a system abnormality through a process of self-organization in which each node acts based on its own programming, sensors, and stored data. Each node keeps other nodes apprised of its actions so that they may in turn decide what actions are appropriate for them to take.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Energyline Systems, L.P.
    Inventors: William Christian Tracy Nelson, Daniel Partridge, Donald S. Berkowitz, Witold Bik, Ed Brasher, Barry Tangney