Patents by Inventor Glen Chester Young
Glen Chester Young 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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Patent number: 10908590Abstract: A motor controller coupled to a motor is provided. The motor controller includes a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, a first input coupled to the processor, wherein the first input is associated with a first mode of operation, and a second input coupled to the processor, wherein the second input is associated with a calibration mode. The motor controller is configured to receive, through the first input, a first activation signal, operate the motor in the first mode of operation in response to receiving the first activation signal, while operating the motor in the first mode of operation, receive, through the second input, a second activation signal, in response to receiving the first activation signal and the second activation signal, adjust a value of a parameter associated with the first mode of operation, and store the value of the parameter in the memory.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Roger Carlos Becerra, Brian Lee Beifus, Ludovic Andre Chretien, Yao Da, Glen Chester Young
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Patent number: 9979341Abstract: Methods and systems for programming an electric motor are provided. An electric motor controller configured to be coupled to an electric motor is configured to control the electric motor to produce torque when direct current (DC) link voltage has up to 100% voltage ripple. The controller includes a first power input, a second power input, and a third power input, an energized line detection device, and a microprocessor. Each power input is configured to receive power from an alternating current (AC) power source. The energized line detection device is configured to sense which power input has received power from the AC power source and output an isolated signal. The microprocessor is coupled downstream from the energized line detection device and is configured to determine an operating profile for the electric motor based on the isolated signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Roger Carlos Becerra, Ludovic Andre Chretien, Glen Chester Young
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Patent number: 9735725Abstract: Protection of an electric motor drive controller from a transient voltage is described herein. The transient voltage is provided by an alternating current (AC) power line that includes a line conductor, a neutral conductor, and a ground conductor. The transient voltage protection system includes a first stage protection device coupled to an input of a rectifier of the motor drive controller. The first stage protection device is configured to suppress the transient voltage to prevent damage to the motor drive controller. The transient voltage protection system also includes a second stage protection device coupled between the rectifier and an inverter of the motor drive controller. The second stage protection device is configured to further suppress the transient voltage to prevent damage to the inverter.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: David Allen Clendenen, Yao Da, Ludovic Andre Chretien, Ming Li, Steven P. Richardville, Roger Carlos Becerra, Glen Chester Young
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Publication number: 20160020715Abstract: A motor controller coupled to a motor is provided. The motor controller includes a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, a first input coupled to the processor, wherein the first input is associated with a first mode of operation, and a second input coupled to the processor, wherein the second input is associated with a calibration mode. The motor controller is configured to receive, through the first input, a first activation signal, operate the motor in the first mode of operation in response to receiving the first activation signal, while operating the motor in the first mode of operation, receive, through the second input, a second activation signal, in response to receiving the first activation signal and the second activation signal, adjust a value of a parameter associated with the first mode of operation, and store the value of the parameter in the memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Roger Carlos Becerra, Brian Lee Beifus, Ludovic Andre Chretien, Yao Da, Glen Chester Young
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Publication number: 20150207449Abstract: Protection of an electric motor drive controller from a transient voltage is described herein. The transient voltage is provided by an alternating current (AC) power line that includes a line conductor, a neutral conductor, and a ground conductor. The transient voltage protection system includes a first stage protection device coupled to an input of a rectifier of the motor drive controller. The first stage protection device is configured to suppress the transient voltage to prevent damage to the motor drive controller. The transient voltage protection system also includes a second stage protection device coupled between the rectifier and an inverter of the motor drive controller. The second stage protection device is configured to further suppress the transient voltage to prevent damage to the inverter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: David Allen Clendenen, Yao Da, Ludovic Andre Chretien, Ming Li, Steven P. Richardville, Roger Carlos Becerra, Glen Chester Young
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Publication number: 20140265989Abstract: Methods and systems for programming an electric motor are provided. An electric motor controller configured to be coupled to an electric motor is configured to control the electric motor to produce torque when direct current (DC) link voltage has up to 100% voltage ripple. The controller includes a first power input, a second power input, and a third power input, an energized line detection device, and a microprocessor. Each power input is configured to receive power from an alternating current (AC) power source. The energized line detection device is configured to sense which power input has received power from the AC power source and output an isolated signal. The microprocessor is coupled downstream from the energized line detection device and is configured to determine an operating profile for the electric motor based on the isolated signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Roger Carlos Becerra, Ludovic Andre Chretien, Glen Chester Young
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Publication number: 20020079945Abstract: An electrical isolation circuit that sets a voltage level for programming a product is contained in a stand-alone module. The electrical circuit includes a first input terminal connected to a first optocoupler, which provides a first level of isolation, a transformer, which provides a second level of isolation, and a second optocoupler, which provides a third level of isolation. The circuit outputs a signal to a level setting circuit prior to outputting the signal. An advantage of the module is it interfaces with a plurality of programming boxes, so new modules do not have to be created.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Philip Wayne Johnson, Glen Chester Young, Scott A. Coonrod, Brian L. Beifus, Steven A, Keller
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Patent number: 6357667Abstract: An electrical circuit for controlling the activation of a fan includes optically coupled isolators. The circuit is electrically connected in series to a thermostat including a bimetal actuated contact with an anticipator across the contact. Power to the circuit is provided by voltage developed across the system relay coil in series with the thermostat. A zener diode establishes a threshold voltage consistent with the operation of the system relay coil and the thermostat. The optically coupled isolators provide the required electrical isolation needed to protect the thermostat from a power control circuit of an electronically controlled fan.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Glen Chester Young