Patents by Inventor Francisco J. Pataro

Francisco J. Pataro 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).

  • Relay testing system and method
    Patent number: 7415377
    Abstract: A programmable system for testing relays and controlling systems is provided. In one embodiment the present disclosure provides a programmable device capable of, for example, testing relays. The device includes a signal generator for generating signals to test relays. The device includes a memory location, and a first program stored in the memory location. The first program supports relay testing. The device includes a versioned program to support relay testing, and a processor in communication with the signal generator and the memory location. The device also includes a routine that is operable by the processor to install a versioned program in the memory location replacing the first program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: AVO Multi-Amp Corporation DBA Megger
    Inventors: Aaron C. Klijn, Marvin G. Miller, Francisco J. Pataro, Michael D. Willett, Michael Edwards, Terry L. Elzy, Michael Maahs, John L. Shanks, Stanley I. Thompson
  • Programmable system for device testing and control
    Patent number: 7248986
    Abstract: A programmable system for testing relays and controlling systems is provided. In one embodiment the present disclosure provides a programmable device capable of, for example, testing relays. The device includes a signal generator for generating signals to test relays. The device includes a memory location, and a first program stored in the memory location. The first program supports relay testing. The device includes a versioned program to support relay testing, and a processor in communication with the signal generator and the memory location. The device also includes a routine that is operable by the processor to install a versioned program in the memory location replacing the first program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Avo Multi-AMP Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron C. Klijn, Marvin G. Miller, Francisco J. Pataro, Michael D. Willett
  • Protective relay test device
    Patent number: 7180297
    Abstract: A test device for testing relays is provided. The test device includes a chassis and a plurality of generator components removably coupled to the chassis. Each of the plurality of generator components have a signal generator, a CPU to promote test signal generation by the signal generator, and an amplifier to amplify signals generated by the signal generator. The test device also includes a controller coupled to communicate with the plurality of generator components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: AVO Multi-Amp Corporation
    Inventors: Bela Deak, Michael Edwards, Terry L. Elzy, Michael Gordon, Mahmoud Harmouch, Aaron C. Klijn, Marvin G. Miller, Francisco J. Pataro, Eugenio J. Tacconi
  • Protective relay test device
    Patent number: 7005856
    Abstract: A test device for testing relays is provided. The test device includes a chassis and a plurality of generator components removably coupled to the chassis. Each of the plurality of generator components have a signal generator, a CPU to promote test signal generation by the signal generator, and an amplifier to amplify signals generated by the signal generator. The test device also includes a controller coupled to communicate with the plurality of generator components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Avo Multi-Amp Corporation
    Inventors: Bela Deak, Michael Edwards, Terry L. Elzy, Michael Gordon, Mahmoud Harmouch, Aaron C. Klijn, Marvin G. Miller, Francisco J. Pataro, Eugenio J. Tacconi