Patents by Inventor Daniel B. Brunning

Daniel B. Brunning 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 devices for reducing phantom load
    Patent number: 9564277
    Abstract: Systems and devices are described herein for reducing a phantom load. The system may include a device for connection to a power source and a transformer or machine, wherein the device is configured to disconnect the transformer or machine from the power source under a predetermined load condition. The device may include a contactor, a current detector, a timer, and a controller. Portions of the current detector, timer, or controller may be implemented in a microcontroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: International Electrical Saving & Development, LLC
    Inventors: Paul M. Cruz, Thomas J. McKenzie, Daniel B. Brunning
  • SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCING PHANTOM LOAD
    Publication number: 20140246926
    Abstract: Systems and devices are described herein for reducing a phantom load. The system may include a device for connection to a power source and a transformer or machine, wherein the device is configured to disconnect the transformer or machine from the power source under a predetermined load condition. The device may include a contactor, a current detector, a timer, and a controller. Portions of the current detector, timer, or controller may be implemented in a microcontroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: International Electrical Savings & Development, LLC
    Inventors: Paul M. Cruz, Thomas J. McKenzie, Daniel B. Brunning
  • Systems and devices for reducing phantom load
    Patent number: 8664804
    Abstract: Systems and devices are described herein for reducing a phantom load. The system may include a device for connection to a power source and a transformer or machine, wherein the device is configured to disconnect the transformer or machine from the power source under a predetermined load condition. The device may include a contactor, a current detector, a timer, and a controller. Portions of the current detector, timer, or controller may be implemented in a microcontroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: International Electrical Savings & Development, LLC
    Inventors: Paul M. Cruz, Thomas J. McKenzie, Daniel B. Brunning
  • SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR REDUCING PHANTOM LOAD
    Publication number: 20110127854
    Abstract: Systems and devices are described herein for reducing a phantom load. The system may include a device for connection to a power source and a transformer or machine, wherein the device is configured to disconnect the transformer or machine from the power source under a predetermined load condition. The device may include a contactor, a current detector, a timer, and a controller. Portions of the current detector, timer, or controller may be implemented in a microcontroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: International Electrical Savings & Development, LLC
    Inventors: Paul M. Cruz, Thomas J. McKenzie, Daniel B. Brunning