Patents by Inventor DAVID AUSTIN ELDRIDGE
DAVID AUSTIN ELDRIDGE 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).
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Publication number: 20230331089Abstract: A circuit breaker for an electric load includes first and second terminals; a number of first separable contacts each electrically connected between one of the first terminals and one of the second terminals; a first mechanism to open, close or trip open the first contacts; a number of second separable contacts each electrically connected in series with a corresponding one of the first contacts; a second mechanism to open or close the second contacts; a processor to cause the second mechanism to open or close the second contacts, annunciate through one of the second terminals a power circuit electrical parameter for the electric load, receive from a number of the second terminals a confirmation from or on behalf of the electric load to cause the second mechanism to close the second contacts, and determine a fault state operatively associated with current flowing through the second contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: RONALD L. THOMPSON, JASON-DAVID NITZBERG, DAVID AUSTIN ELDRIDGE, BRANDON J. ROGERS
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Patent number: 11712966Abstract: A circuit breaker for an electric load includes first and second terminals; a number of first separable contacts each electrically connected between one of the first terminals and one of the second terminals; a first mechanism to open, close or trip open the first contacts; a number of second separable contacts each electrically connected in series with a corresponding one of the first contacts; a second mechanism to open or close the second contacts; a processor to cause the second mechanism to open or close the second contacts, annunciate through one of the second terminals a power circuit electrical parameter for the electric load, receive from a number of the second terminals a confirmation from or on behalf of the electric load to cause the second mechanism to close the second contacts, and determine a fault state operatively associated with current flowing through the second contacts.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Ronald L. Thompson, Jason-David Nitzberg, David Austin Eldridge, Brandon J. Rogers
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Publication number: 20220294192Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing defining an exterior shape of the electronic device, a processor, a power supply structured to receive line power and to convert the line power for use by the electronic device, a storage unit structured to store data, and a number of data interfaces structured to receive a data connection. The electronic device has a particular form factor that is compatible with positions in a circuit breaker receiving area of a load center. The electronic device is structured to provide the functionality of at least one of a set-top box, a network data interface, a telephone base station, a security system hub and a home controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: David Austin Eldridge, Maximilian Abel Mueller, Ronald Lee Thompson
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Patent number: 11167655Abstract: A connector is for a charging station. The charging station has a charging box having a signaling mechanism. The connector includes an electrical receptacle structured to be electrically connected to the signaling mechanism; a housing coupled to the electrical receptacle; an indicating assembly coupled to the interior of the housing and structured to indicate a charging status state provided by the signaling mechanism; and an interface between the indicating assembly and the signaling mechanism in order to energize the indicating assembly and provide an indication of charging status.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Michel Rivas, Paul David Seff, David Austin Eldridge
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Publication number: 20200231052Abstract: A connector is for a charging station. The charging station has a charging box having a signaling mechanism. The connector includes an electrical receptacle structured to be electrically connected to the signaling mechanism; a housing coupled to the electrical receptacle; an indicating assembly coupled to the interior of the housing and structured to indicate a charging status state provided by the signaling mechanism; and an interface between the indicating assembly and the signaling mechanism in order to energize the indicating assembly and provide an indication of charging status.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Michel Rivas, Paul David Seff, David Austin Eldridge
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Patent number: 10647207Abstract: A connector is for a charging station. The charging station has a charging box having a signaling mechanism. The connector includes an electrical receptacle structured to be electrically connected to the signaling mechanism; a housing coupled to the electrical receptacle; an indicating assembly coupled to the housing; and an interface between the indicating assembly and the signaling mechanism in order to energize the indicating assembly and provide an indication of charging status.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Michel Rivas, Paul David Seff, David Austin Eldridge
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Publication number: 20200124683Abstract: An electric power distribution system is used with an electric power source. The electric power distribution system includes a first device exchanging first electric power with the electric power source. The first device exchanges the first electric power with a plurality of second devices and meters first electric energy corresponding to the first electric power. The second devices exchange the first electric power with the first device. Each of the second devices exchanges second electric power as at least part of the first electric power with a number of corresponding electric loads and meter second electric energy corresponding to the second electric power. A processor includes a routine that compares the metered first electric energy from the first device with a sum of the metered second electric energy from each of the second devices, and responsively determines proper or improper operation of the electric power distribution system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: DAVID AUSTIN ELDRIDGE, RONALD L. THOMPSON, BRANDON J. ROGERS, MAXIMILIAN A. MUELLER
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Patent number: 10551430Abstract: A system for diagnosing circuit protection device field issues includes a remote computer system and a diagnostic circuit protection device installed at a customer location, wherein the circuit protection device includes a processor configured to execute a number of routines, a plurality of sensors structured to sense power circuit information, a memory accessible by the processor, and a communications module coupled to the non-volatile memory. The routines are structured to input sensed power circuit information and determine trip information for one or more trip cycles and cause the stored power circuit information and trip information to be transmitted to the remote computer system by the communications module over a network for storage and subsequent access for diagnostic purposes.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Kevin Lynn Parker, David Austin Eldridge, Christopher Stuart
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Patent number: 10545194Abstract: An electric power distribution system is used with an electric power source. The electric power distribution system includes a first device exchanging first electric power with the electric power source. The first device exchanges the first electric power with a plurality of second devices and meters first electric energy corresponding to the first electric power. The second devices exchange the first electric power with the first device. Each of the second devices exchanges second electric power as at least part of the first electric power with a number of corresponding electric loads and meter second electric energy corresponding to the second electric power. A processor includes a routine that compares the metered first electric energy from the first device with a sum of the metered second electric energy from each of the second devices, and responsively determines proper or improper operation of the electric power distribution system.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: David Austin Eldridge, Ronald L. Thompson, Brandon J. Rogers, Maximilian A. Mueller
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Publication number: 20190372314Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing defining an exterior shape of the electronic device, a processor, a power supply structured to receive line power and to convert the line power for use by the electronic device, a storage unit structured to store data, and a number of data interfaces structured to receive a data connection. The electronic device has a particular form factor that is compatible with positions in a circuit breaker receiving area of a load center. The electronic device is structured to provide the functionality of at least one of a set-top box, a network data interface, a telephone base station, a security system hub and a home controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: DAVID AUSTIN ELDRIDGE, MAXIMILIAN ABEL MUELLER, RONALD LEE THOMPSON
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Patent number: 10374369Abstract: A system and method for testing of electrical connections, conductors, and loads prior to energizing those connections is disclosed. For example, an interlocking socket can comprise a receptacle designed to be coupled to a connector of a load. The interlocking socket can comprise a microprocessor coupled to the receptacle, the microcontroller operable for testing one or more faults in the connector, a conductor, or the load coupled to the connector. In another example, a microprocessor can be coupled to a switch comprising a conductor, where the microprocessor is operable for testing one or more faults in the conductor or a load coupled to the conductor.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: David Austin Eldridge, Maximilian Abel Mueller, Ronald Lee Thompson, Charles John Luebke
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Publication number: 20190219630Abstract: A system for diagnosing circuit protection device field issues includes a remote computer system and a diagnostic circuit protection device installed at a customer location, wherein the circuit protection device includes a processor configured to execute a number of routines, a plurality of sensors structured to sense power circuit information, a memory accessible by the processor, and a communications module coupled to the non-volatile memory. The routines are structured to input sensed power circuit information and determine trip information for one or more trip cycles and cause the stored power circuit information and trip information to be transmitted to the remote computer system by the communications module over a network for storage and subsequent access for diagnostic purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: KEVIN LYNN PARKER, DAVID AUSTIN ELDRIDGE, CHRISTOPHER STUART
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Patent number: 10288675Abstract: A system for diagnosing circuit protection device field issues includes a remote computer system and a diagnostic circuit protection device installed at a customer location, wherein the circuit protection device includes a processor configured to execute a number of routines, a plurality of sensors structured to sense power circuit information, a memory accessible by the processor, and a communications module coupled to the non-volatile memory. The routines are structured to input sensed power circuit information and determine trip information for one or more trip cycles and cause the stored power circuit information and trip information to be transmitted to the remote computer system by the communications module over a network for storage and subsequent access for diagnostic purposes.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Kevin Lynn Parker, David Austin Eldridge, Christopher Stuart
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Publication number: 20180372808Abstract: An electric power distribution system is used with an electric power source. The electric power distribution system includes a first device exchanging first electric power with the electric power source. The first device exchanges the first electric power with a plurality of second devices and meters first electric energy corresponding to the first electric power. The second devices exchange the first electric power with the first device. Each of the second devices exchanges second electric power as at least part of the first electric power with a number of corresponding electric loads and meter second electric energy corresponding to the second electric power. A processor includes a routine that compares the metered first electric energy from the first device with a sum of the metered second electric energy from each of the second devices, and responsively determines proper or improper operation of the electric power distribution system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: DAVID AUSTIN ELDRIDGE, RONALD L. THOMPSON, BRANDON J. ROGERS, MAXIMILIAN A. MUELLER
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Publication number: 20180269013Abstract: A circuit breaker for an electric load includes first and second terminals; a number of first separable contacts each electrically connected between one of the first terminals and one of the second terminals; a first mechanism to open, close or trip open the first contacts; a number of second separable contacts each electrically connected in series with a corresponding one of the first contacts; a second mechanism to open or close the second contacts; a processor to cause the second mechanism to open or close the second contacts, annunciate through one of the second terminals a power circuit electrical parameter for the electric load, receive from a number of the second terminals a confirmation from or on behalf of the electric load to cause the second mechanism to close the second contacts, and determine a fault state operatively associated with current flowing through the second contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: RONALD L. THOMPSON, JASON-DAVID NITZBERG, DAVID AUSTIN ELDRIDGE, BRANDON J. ROGERS
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Patent number: 10067199Abstract: An electric power distribution system is used with an electric power source. The electric power distribution system includes a first device exchanging first electric power with the electric power source. The first device exchanges the first electric power with a plurality of second devices and meters first electric energy corresponding to the first electric power. The second devices exchange the first electric power with the first device. Each of the second devices exchanges second electric power as at least part of the first electric power with a number of corresponding electric loads and meter second electric energy corresponding to the second electric power. A processor includes a routine that compares the metered first electric energy from the first device with a sum of the metered second electric energy from each of the second devices, and responsively determines proper or improper operation of the electric power distribution system.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: David Austin Eldridge, Ronald L. Thompson, Brandon J. Rogers, Maximilian A. Mueller
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Publication number: 20170197514Abstract: A connector is for a charging station. The charging station has a charging box having a signaling mechanism. The connector includes an electrical receptacle structured to be electrically connected to the signaling mechanism; a housing coupled to the electrical receptacle; an indicating assembly coupled to the housing; and an interface between the indicating assembly and the signaling mechanism in order to energize the indicating assembly and provide an indication of charging status.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: Michel Rivas, Paul David Seff, David Austin Eldridge
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Publication number: 20170085062Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing defining an exterior shape of the electronic device, a processor, a power supply structured to receive line power and to convert the line power for use by the electronic device, a storage unit structured to store data, and a number of data interfaces structured to receive a data connection. The electronic device has a particular form factor that is compatible with positions in a circuit breaker receiving area of a load center. The electronic device is structured to provide the functionality of at least one of a set-top box, a network data interface, a telephone base station, a security system hub and a home controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: DAVID AUSTIN ELDRIDGE, MAXIMILIAN ABEL MUELLER, RONALD LEE THOMPSON
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Publication number: 20170025829Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing defining an exterior shape of the electronic device, a processor, a power supply structured to receive line power and to convert the line power for use by the electronic device, a storage unit structured to store data, and a number of data interfaces structured to receive a data connection. The electronic device has a particular form factor that is compatible with positions in a circuit breaker receiving area of a load center. The electronic device is structured to provide the functionality of at least one of a set-top box, a network data interface, a telephone base station, a security system hub and a home controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: David Austin Eldridge, Maximilian Abel Mueller, Ronald Lee Thompson
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Patent number: 9548594Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing defining an exterior shape of the electronic device, a processor, a power supply structured to receive line power and to convert the line power for use by the electronic device, a storage unit structured to store data, and a number of data interfaces structured to receive a data connection. The electronic device has a particular form factor that is compatible with positions in a circuit breaker receiving area of a load center. The electronic device is structured to provide the functionality of at least one of a set-top box, a network data interface, a telephone base station, a security system hub and a home controller.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: David Austin Eldridge, Maximilian Abel Mueller, Ronald Lee Thompson