Patents by Inventor Gary Wayne Sterkel

Gary Wayne Sterkel 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).

  • System and method for analyzing and monitoring smart meter network communications
    Patent number: 11258855
    Abstract: A system and method that enable analysis and visualization of disparate data to provide actionable insight regarding a smart meter network are disclosed. In some implementations, smart meter grid dashboard functionality may provide an improved and integrated data view and enable dynamic investigations and actions based on smart meter analytics. A method of aggregating and displaying data relevant to operations of an AMI network may provide actionable insight into operation of the network, predict failures, and recommend remedial actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Florida Power & Light Company
    Inventor: Gary Wayne Sterkel
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING AND MONITORING SMART METER NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS
    Publication number: 20160109495
    Abstract: A system and method that enable analysis and visualization of disparate data to provide actionable insight regarding a smart meter network are disclosed. In some implementations, smart meter grid dashboard functionality may provide an improved and integrated data view and enable dynamic investigations and actions based on smart meter analytics. A method of aggregating and displaying data relevant to operations of an AMI network may provide actionable insight into operation of the network, predict failures, and recommend remedial actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
    Inventor: Gary Wayne Sterkel
  • Gateway node
    Patent number: 9099847
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a gateway node having a housing, a bracket mounted relay and wireless communication capabilities. The gateway node is connected to a pad mount transformer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
    Inventors: Gary Wayne Sterkel, George Alexander Pantouris, Alfred F. Arias
  • GATEWAY NODE
    Publication number: 20140254069
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a gateway node having a housing, a bracket mounted relay and wireless communication capabilities. The gateway node is connected to a pad mount transformer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
    Inventors: Gary Wayne Sterkel, George Alexander Pantouris, Alfred F. Arias
  • Gateway node
    Patent number: 8760854
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a gateway node having a housing, a bracket mounted relay and wireless communication capabilities. The gateway node is connected to a pad mount transformer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Florida Power and Light Company
    Inventors: Gary Wayne Sterkel, George Alexander Pantouris, Alfred F. Arias
  • GATEWAY NODE
    Publication number: 20120314341
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a gateway node having a housing, a bracket mounted relay and wireless communication capabilities. The gateway node is connected to a pad mount transformer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Florida Power & Light Company
    Inventors: Gary Wayne Sterkel, George Alexander Pantouris, Alfred F. Arias