Patents by Inventor Ching Kun Meng

Ching Kun Meng 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: 11953576
    Abstract: A smart current transformer for determining primary current or power consumption, by stepping down the primary current to a secondary current for subsequent measurement by a connected meter. The current transformer is provided with a connected non-volatile memory for storing calibration data (and optionally identification data) regarding that particular current transformer. The calibration data can include the gain error and/or phase delay for the current transformer, as determined from prior calibration testing of the current transformer. The calibration data may be communicated to or otherwise determined by the meter, and used to calibrate the measurement of the secondary current, in order to determine the primary current or power consumption. Also disclosed is a system and method utilizing such a smart current transformer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Klumper, Jonathan Hallam, Shabnam Shambayati, Jonathan Li, Colby Gore, Ching Kun Meng
  • Publication number: 20230253782
    Abstract: A modular load management system comprises one or more compact modules designed to fit in the wiring troughs of a standard AC distribution panel of a building. The modules include one or more input terminals to receive electrical power from one or more circuit breakers in the panel and deliver power to load circuits of the building via one or more output terminals. The modules contain at least one disconnect switch for disconnecting circuits from breakers in response to a remote or locally-generated control signal. The modules may also include current sensors on some or all terminals, such that power and energy flow may be monitored on a per-circuit basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan Hallam, Jonathan Li, Ching Kun Meng
  • Patent number: 11646571
    Abstract: A modular load management system comprises one or more compact modules designed to fit in the wiring troughs of a standard AC distribution panel of a building. The modules include one or more input terminals to receive electrical power from one or more circuit breakers in the panel and deliver power to load circuits of the building via one or more output terminals. The modules contain at least one disconnect switch for disconnecting circuits from breakers in response to a remote or locally-generated control signal. The modules may also include current sensors on some or all terminals, such that power and energy flow may be monitored on a per-circuit basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Hallam, Jonathan Li, Ching Kun Meng
  • Publication number: 20220003828
    Abstract: A smart current transformer for determining primary current or power consumption, by stepping down the primary current to a secondary current for subsequent measurement by a connected meter. The current transformer is provided with a connected non-volatile memory for storing calibration data (and optionally identification data) regarding that particular current transformer. The calibration data can include the gain error and/or phase delay for the current transformer, as determined from prior calibration testing of the current transformer. The calibration data may be communicated to or otherwise determined by the meter, and used to calibrate the measurement of the secondary current, in order to determine the primary current or power consumption. Also disclosed is a system and method utilizing such a smart current transformer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle KLUMPER, Jonathan HALLAM, Shabnam SHAMBAYATI, Jonathan LI, Colby GORE, Ching Kun MENG
  • Publication number: 20210119443
    Abstract: A modular load management system comprises one or more compact modules designed to fit in the wiring troughs of a standard AC distribution panel of a building. The modules include one or more input terminals to receive electrical power from one or more circuit breakers in the panel and deliver power to load circuits of the building via one or more output terminals. The modules contain at least one disconnect switch for disconnecting circuits from breakers in response to a remote or locally-generated control signal. The modules may also include current sensors on some or all terminals, such that power and energy flow may be monitored on a per-circuit basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan Hallam, Jonathan Li, Ching Kun Meng