Patents by Inventor Benjamin Edwards

Benjamin Edwards 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: 12603493
    Abstract: A reverse wiring self-protection circuit is disclosed, including an auxiliary power module configured to provide tripping electric energy for tripping the solid-state circuit breaker to a tripping coil of the solid-state circuit breaker before an isolating switch of the solid-state circuit breaker is closed; a reverse wiring determination module configured to determine whether DC power connected to the solid-state circuit breaker is reversely wired, and output a first driving enable signal enabling a driving circuit module in response to reverse wiring of the DC power; the driving circuit module is configured to, transmit a driving signal indicating tripping operation to the tripping coil, in response to the first driving enable signal. The reverse wiring self-protection circuit according to the present disclosure can protect the elements included in the solid-state circuit breaker itself and improve the personal safety of the DC system to which the solid-state circuit breaker is connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ying Shi, Benjamin Edwards, Yang Hu, Haijun Zhao, Zhigang Han, Bonuo Zheng
  • Patent number: 12560006
    Abstract: A multipoint lock including a pivoting lock bolt including a fixed pivot point and a sliding pivot point, a translating lock bolt, a linkage coupled to and configured to pivot the pivoting lock bolt and to translate the translating lock bolt, an actuation mechanism configured to actuate the linkage and to effect pivoting of the pivoting lock bolt and translation of the translating lock bolt, and an input mechanism configured to receive user input and transmit the user input to the actuation mechanism, the user unput including shifting the input mechanism between an unlocked position and a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: Michael Reilly Design, LLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Goldstein, Andrew Morse, Benjamin Edwards, Steve Johnson, Jeffrey Bernath
  • Publication number: 20260022454
    Abstract: Systems and methods of selectively depositing metal oxide on an exposed metal surface relative to a dielectric material on a substrate by pre-treatment with a hydroxy species-generating plasma prior to inhibition of the metal surface with an inhibitor, and subsequent metal oxide deposition on the dielectric material are disclosed. Exemplary inhibitors include low vapor pressure inhibitors. Exemplary systems include heated ampoules and gas lines for delivering inhibitors or other processing chemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Inventors: Kashish SHARMA, Nupur BIHARI, Benjamin EDWARDS, Arpan Pravin MAHOROWALA, Avinash Gouda DODDAMANI, Ashwin KUMAR, Avinash JAISWAL
  • Publication number: 20250233408
    Abstract: A reverse wiring self-protection circuit is disclosed, including an auxiliary power module configured to provide tripping electric energy for tripping the solid-state circuit breaker to a tripping coil of the solid-state circuit breaker before an isolating switch of the solid-state circuit breaker is closed; a reverse wiring determination module configured to determine whether DC power connected to the solid-state circuit breaker is reversely wired, and output a first driving enable signal enabling a driving circuit module in response to reverse wiring of the DC power; the driving circuit module is configured to, transmit a driving signal indicating tripping operation to the tripping coil, in response to the first driving enable signal. The reverse wiring self-protection circuit according to the present disclosure can protect the elements included in the solid-state circuit breaker itself and improve the personal safety of the DC system to which the solid-state circuit breaker is connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2024
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Applicant: Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ying Shi, Benjamin Edwards, Yang Hu, Haijun Zhao, Zhigang Han, Bonuo Zheng
  • Publication number: 20240253714
    Abstract: A tunnel and battery box assembly for a snow vehicle includes a tunnel covering at least a portion of an endless track. The tunnel also includes a first heat exchanger coupled to the first sidewall; a second heat exchanger coupled to the second sidewall, a fuel tank, a first thermal cover coupled to the first heat exchanger between the first heat exchanger and the fuel tank, a first insulating layer disposed on an upper surface of the first thermal cover, a second thermal cover coupled to the second heat exchanger between the second heat exchanger and the fuel tank, and a second insulating layer disposed on an upper surface of the second thermal cover. The vehicle may also include a battery box structure having a battery receiver receiving the battery, and a fuel tank mount integrally formed in the battery box structure coupling the battery box to fuel tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin EDWARDS, Barry JOHNSON, Peter KERN, Cory HUOT, Lindsay EDWARDS, Virendra GUPTA, Dustin MERTENS, Michael A. HEDLUND
  • Patent number: 11962470
    Abstract: A method and system are provided to facilitate the commissioning of a distributed system. The method and system obtains a base configuration which defines an expected virtual topology for a distributed system, and identifies via a control device a physical network topology of the distributed system to commission the distributed system. The control device performs network discovery to identify a plurality of connected devices that are communicatively coupled thereto, and to collect device information for each connected device relating to its identity and relative position in the distributed system which has connected devices or associated subnetworks connected in a ring network topology. The collected device information for the plurality of connected devices is compared to the expected virtual topology from the base configuration to determine an identity and physical location of the plurality of connected devices and associated subnetworks in the physical network topology of the distributed system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Freeman, Kevin M. Jefferies, Benjamin Edwards, Matthew White
  • Publication number: 20240110415
    Abstract: A multipoint lock including a pivoting lock bolt including a fixed pivot point and a sliding pivot point, a translating lock bolt, a linkage coupled to and configured to pivot the pivoting lock bolt and to translate the translating lock bolt, an actuation mechanism configured to actuate the linkage and to effect pivoting of the pivoting lock bolt and translation of the translating lock bolt, and an input mechanism configured to receive user input and transmit the user input to the actuation mechanism, the user unput including shifting the input mechanism between an unlocked position and a locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Pella Corporation
    Inventors: Jeremy Goldstein, Andrew Morse, Benjamin Edwards, Steve Johnson, Jeffrey Bernath
  • Publication number: 20230102683
    Abstract: A method and system are provided to facilitate the commissioning of a distributed system. The method and system obtains a base configuration which defines an expected virtual topology for a distributed system, and identifies via a control device a physical network topology of the distributed system to commission the distributed system. The control device performs network discovery to identify a plurality of connected devices that are communicatively coupled thereto, and to collect device information for each connected device relating to its identity and relative position in the distributed system which has connected devices or associated subnetworks connected in a ring network topology. The collected device information for the plurality of connected devices is compared to the expected virtual topology from the base configuration to determine an identity and physical location of the plurality of connected devices and associated subnetworks in the physical network topology of the distributed system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Freeman, Kevin M. Jefferies, Benjamin Edwards, Matthew White
  • Patent number: 11509257
    Abstract: A motor protector and a method for operating the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Schneider Electric Industries SAS
    Inventors: Ying Shi, Haijun Zhao, Jiamin Chen, Shuang Sun, Zhangji Zhou, Bing Shuang, Fabien Dechamps, Benjamin Edwards
  • Patent number: 11343276
    Abstract: This disclosure generally revolves around providing users with advance warning that a message that they have received may be suspicious. The user may not be aware of known threats, may not recognize threats in real time, or may not be aware of new threats, and therefore may unintentionally interact with a hazardous message. A security awareness system, on the other hand, is aware of known threats and may become aware of new threats more quickly than users can be trained to identify them. The system may notify the user when one of these threats are found in their messages. The disclosure further provides systems and methods for updating the security awareness training for users for new threats that appear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: KnowBe4, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Edwards, Alin Irimie, Greg Kras
  • Publication number: 20210203266
    Abstract: A motor protector and a method for operating the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Schneider Electric Industries SAS
    Inventors: Ying SHI, Haijun ZHAO, Jiamin CHEN, Shuang SUN, Zhangji ZHOU, Bing SHUANG, Fabien DECHAMPS, Benjamin Edwards
  • Patent number: 10341372
    Abstract: Detecting anomalous user behavior is provided. User activity is logged for a set of users. The user activity is divided into distinct time intervals. For each distinct time interval, logged user activity is converted to a numerical representation of each user's activities for that distinct time interval. A clustering process is used on the numerical representations of user activities to determine which users have similar activity patterns in each distinct time interval. A plurality of peer groups of users is generated based on determining the similar activity patterns in each distinct time interval. Anomalous user behavior is detected based on a user activity change in a respective peer group of users within a distinct time interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Suresh Chari, Benjamin Edwards, Taesung Lee, Ian M. Molloy
  • Publication number: 20190020682
    Abstract: This disclosure generally revolves around providing users with advance warning that a message that they have received may be suspicious. The user may not be aware of known threats, may not recognize threats in real time, or may not be aware of new threats, and therefore may unintentionally interact with a hazardous message. A security awareness system, on the other hand, is aware of known threats and may become aware of new threats more quickly than users can be trained to identify them. The system may notify the user when one of these threats are found in their messages. The disclosure further provides systems and methods for updating the security awareness training for users for new threats that appear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin Edwards, Alin Irimie, Greg Kras
  • Publication number: 20180359270
    Abstract: Detecting anomalous user behavior is provided. User activity is logged for a set of users. The user activity is divided into distinct time intervals. For each distinct time interval, logged user activity is converted to a numerical representation of each user's activities for that distinct time interval. A clustering process is used on the numerical representations of user activities to determine which users have similar activity patterns in each distinct time interval. A plurality of peer groups of users is generated based on determining the similar activity patterns in each distinct time interval. Anomalous user behavior is detected based on a user activity change in a respective peer group of users within a distinct time interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Suresh Chari, Benjamin Edwards, Taesung Lee, Ian M. Molloy
  • Publication number: 20170295970
    Abstract: An improved temperature regulating dinnerware set is a dinnerware set with each dinnerware piece having a heating element and a control member for controlling the temperature of the top surface of the piece. Each piece is adapted to connect to a power source to control the embedded heating element. An attachable cover is provided for each piece of the dinnerware set to help maintain the temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Benjamin Edwards