Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Belcastro

Christopher A. Belcastro 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).

  • Systems and methods for self-learning of transformer inrush characteristics to optimize transfer times in static transfer switch
    Patent number: 11923724
    Abstract: A system for using one of two independent alternating power sources to power a load is provided. The system sets a flux match to a first value, wherein the flux match indicates a set range for switching between powering the load using a first power source and powering the load using a second power source. The system switches between powering the load using the first power source and powering the load using the second power source using the first flux match value. The system further obtains a first set of inrush current values associated with the switching. Based on the first set of inrush current values and a maximum inrush current threshold, the system adjusts the flux match to a second value and switches between powering the load using the first power source and powering the load using the second power source using the second flux match value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Veerakumar Bose, Christopher A. Belcastro
  • Systems and Methods for Self-Learning of Transformer Inrush Characteristics to Optimize Transfer Times in Static Transfer Switch
    Publication number: 20240030741
    Abstract: A system for using one of two independent alternating power sources to power a load is provided. The system sets a flux match to a first value, wherein the flux match indicates a set range for switching between powering the load using a first power source and powering the load using a second power source. The system switches between powering the load using the first power source and powering the load using the second power source using the first flux match value. The system further obtains a first set of inrush current values associated with the switching. Based on the first set of inrush current values and a maximum inrush current threshold, the system adjusts the flux match to a second value and switches between powering the load using the first power source and powering the load using the second power source using the second flux match value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Veerakumar Bose, Christopher A. Belcastro