Patents by Inventor Jerritt Hansell
Jerritt Hansell 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: 20200186193Abstract: A system and method for inferring schematic and topological properties of an electrical distribution grid is provided. The system may include Remote Hubs, Subordinate Remotes, a Substation Receiver, and an associated Computing Platform and Concentrator. At least one intelligent edge transmitter, called a Remote Hub Edge Transmitter, may transmit messages on the electrical distribution grid by injecting a modulated current into a power main that supplies an electric meter. The Subordinate Remotes, Remote Hubs, the Substation Receiver, and the associated Computing Platform and Concentrator may contain processing units which execute stored instructions allowing each node in the network to implement methods for organizing the on-grid network and transmitting and receiving messages on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Jerritt Hansell, Henrik F. Bernheim, Yu Liao, Marcia Reid Martin, Andrew Louis Abendschein
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Patent number: 10554257Abstract: A system and method for inferring schematic and topological properties of an electrical distribution grid is provided. The system may include Remote Hubs, Subordinate Remotes, a Substation Receiver, and an associated Computing Platform and Concentrator. At least one intelligent edge transmitter, called a Remote Hub Edge Transmitter, may transmit messages on the electrical distribution grid by injecting a modulated current into a power main that supplies an electric meter. The Subordinate Remotes, Remote Hubs, the Substation Receiver, and the associated Computing Platform and Concentrator may contain processing units which execute stored instructions allowing each node in the network to implement methods for organizing the on-grid network and transmitting and receiving messages on the network.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignees: Dominion Energy Technologies, Inc., Astrolink International LLCInventors: Jerritt Hansell, Henrik F. Bernheim, Yu Liao, Marcia Reid Martin, Andrew Louis Abendschein
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Patent number: 10541724Abstract: A system and methods for managing a transformer area in an electrical distribution grid having at least one substation transformer and one service transformer are presented. At least one Remote Hub governed by a policy may be provided, which collects data about the transformer area. The Remote Hub may also execute a discovery procedure to inventory Remotes in the transformer area. The Remote Hub may use the collected data to detect events, such as exceptional conditions, configuration changes, or derived results, within the transformer area. Based on the collected data, the Remote Hub is able to transmit data about the transformer area via a Substation-to-Edge channel. A method and system for forming and establishing boundaries of Transformer Area Networks is also presented. Discovery procedures may be used to form Transformer Area Networks out of Remote Hubs and Remotes powered by the same phase of the service transformer.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignees: Astrolink International LLC, Dominion Energy Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Marcia Reid Martin, Henrik F. Bernheim, Jerritt Hansell, Michael Alan Lucas
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Patent number: 10498394Abstract: A system and methods for managing a transformer area in an electrical distribution grid having at least one substation transformer and one service transformer are presented. At least one Remote Hub governed by a policy may be provided, which collects data about the transformer area. The Remote Hub may also execute a discovery procedure to inventory Remotes in the transformer area. The Remote Hub may use the collected data to detect events, such as exceptional conditions, configuration changes, or derived results, within the transformer area. Based on the collected data, the Remote Hub is able to transmit data about the transformer area via a Substation-to-Edge channel. A method and system for forming and establishing boundaries of Transformer Area Networks is also presented. Discovery procedures may be used to form Transformer Area Networks out of Remote Hubs and Remotes powered by the same phase of the service transformer.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignees: Astrolink International LLC, Dominion Energy Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Marcia Reid Martin, Henrik F. Bernheim, Jerritt Hansell, Michael Alan Lucas
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Patent number: 10097240Abstract: A system and method for inferring schematic and topological properties of an electrical distribution grid is provided. The system may include Remote Hubs, Subordinate Remotes, a Substation Receiver, and an associated Computing Platform and Concentrator. At least one intelligent edge transmitter, called a Remote Hub Edge Transmitter, may transmit messages on the electrical distribution grid by injecting a modulated current into a power main that supplies an electric meter. The Subordinate Remotes, Remote Hubs, the Substation Receiver, and the associated Computing Platform and Concentrator may contain processing units which execute stored instructions allowing each node in the network to implement methods for organizing the on-grid network and transmitting and receiving messages on the network.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignees: Astrolink International, LLC, Dominion Resources Services, Inc.Inventors: Jerritt Hansell, Henrik F. Bernheim, Yu Liao, Marcia Reid Martin, Andrew Louis Abendschein
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Patent number: 10050669Abstract: A system and method for inferring schematic and topological properties of an electrical distribution grid is provided. The system may include Remote Hubs, Subordinate Remotes, a Substation Receiver, and an associated Computing Platform and Concentrator. At least one intelligent edge transmitter, called a Remote Hub Edge Transmitter, may transmit messages on the electrical distribution grid by injecting a modulated current into a power main that supplies an electric meter. The Subordinate Remotes, Remote Hubs, the Substation Receiver, and the associated Computing Platform and Concentrator may contain processing units which execute stored instructions allowing each node in the network to implement methods for organizing the on-grid network and transmitting and receiving messages on the network.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignees: Astrolink International, LLC, Dominion Resources Services, Inc.Inventors: Jerritt Hansell, Henrik F. Bernheim, Yu Liao, Marcia Reid Martin, Andrew Louis Abendschein
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Patent number: 9614586Abstract: A system and method for inferring schematic and topological properties of an electrical distribution grid is provided. The system may include Remote Hubs, Subordinate Remotes, a Substation Receiver, and an associated Computing Platform and Concentrator. At least one intelligent edge transmitter, called a Remote Hub Edge Transmitter, may transmit messages on the electrical distribution grid by injecting a modulated current into a power main that supplies an electric meter. The Subordinate Remotes, Remote Hubs, the Substation Receiver, and the associated Computing Platform and Concentrator may contain processing units which execute stored instructions allowing each node in the network to implement methods for organizing the on-grid network and transmitting and receiving messages on the network.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignees: Astrolink International, LLC, Dominion Resources Services, Inc.Inventors: Jerritt Hansell, Henrik F. Bernheim, Yu Liao, Marcia Reid Martin, Andrew Louis Abendschein
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Patent number: 9571158Abstract: A system and method for inferring schematic and topological properties of an electrical distribution grid is provided. The system may include Remote Hubs, Subordinate Remotes, a Substation Receiver, and an associated Computing Platform and Concentrator. At least one intelligent edge transmitter, called a Remote Hub Edge Transmitter, may transmit messages on the electrical distribution grid by injecting a modulated current into a power main that supplies an electric meter. The Subordinate Remotes, Remote Hubs, the Substation Receiver, and the associated Computing Platform and Concentrator may contain processing units which execute stored instructions allowing each node in the network to implement methods for organizing the on-grid network and transmitting and receiving messages on the network.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignees: Astrolink International, LLC, Dominion Resources Services, Inc.Inventors: Jerritt Hansell, Henrik F. Bernheim, Yu Liao, Marcia Reid Martin, Andrew Louis Abendschein
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Publication number: 20160285511Abstract: A system and method for inferring schematic and topological properties of an electrical distribution grid is provided. The system may include Remote Hubs, Subordinate Remotes, a Substation Receiver, and an associated Computing Platform and Concentrator. At least one intelligent edge transmitter, called a Remote Hub Edge Transmitter, may transmit messages on the electrical distribution grid by injecting a modulated current into a power main that supplies an electric meter. The Subordinate Remotes, Remote Hubs, the Substation Receiver, and the associated Computing Platform and Concentrator may contain processing units which execute stored instructions allowing each node in the network to implement methods for organizing the on-grid network and transmitting and receiving messages on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Jerritt Hansell, Henrik F. Bernheim, Yu Liao, Marcia Reid Martin, Andrew Louis Abendshein
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System and method for inferring schematic relationships between load points and service transformers
Patent number: 9438312Abstract: A system and method for identifying which of several candidate service transformers is powering a specific service point an electrical distribution grid are disclosed. An audio-frequency electrical signal, the detection signal, is injected onto the power line at the service point via a meter socket or electrical outlet. The Transmitter for the detection signal may be a portable device or it may be incorporated into an electrical meter. The audible or mechanical resonance caused in the service transformer by the detection signal is detected and recorded using an accelerometer or directional microphone in a Receiver. A variety of methods for fixing the Receiver at or in proximity to the service transformers are disclosed in order to adapt to variations in the siting and housing of service transformers. A variety of mechanisms and methods for collecting detection events are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignees: Astrolink International LLC, Dominion Energy Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Henrik F. Bernheim, Jerritt Hansell, Marcia Reid Martin, Jason Mark Bullard -
Publication number: 20160204991Abstract: A system and methods for managing a transformer area in an electrical distribution grid having at least one substation transformer and one service transformer are presented. At least one Remote Hub governed by a policy may be provided, which collects data about the transformer area. The Remote Hub may also execute a discovery procedure to inventory Remotes in the transformer area. The Remote Hub may use the collected data to detect events, such as exceptional conditions, configuration changes, or derived results, within the transformer area. Based on the collected data, the Remote Hub is able to transmit data about the transformer area via a Substation-to-Edge channel. A method and system for forming and establishing boundaries of Transformer Area Networks is also presented. Discovery procedures may be used to form Transformer Area Networks out of Remote Hubs and Remotes powered by the same phase of the service transformer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Marcia Reid Martin, Henrik F. Bernheim, Jerritt Hansell, Michael Alan Lucas
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INFERRING SCHEMATIC RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LOAD POINTS AND SERVICE TRANSFORMERS
Publication number: 20140361907Abstract: A system and method for identifying which of several candidate service transformers is powering a specific service point an electrical distribution grid are disclosed. An audio-frequency electrical signal, the detection signal, is injected onto the power line at the service point via a meter socket or electrical outlet. The Transmitter for the detection signal may be a portable device or it may be incorporated into an electrical meter. The audible or mechanical resonance caused in the service transformer by the detection signal is detected and recorded using an accelerometer or directional microphone in a Receiver. A variety of methods for fixing the Receiver at or in proximity to the service transformers are disclosed in order to adapt to variations in the siting and housing of service transformers. A variety of mechanisms and methods for collecting detection events are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Henrik F. BERNHEIM, Jerritt HANSELL, Marcia Reid MARTIN, Jason Mark BULLARD -
Publication number: 20140233620Abstract: A system and methods for optimizing the performance of communication network utilizing an electrical distribution grid are disclosed. Optimization methods may include archiving historical message data and metrics from transmissions by Remote Hubs received on one or more Substation-to-Edge channels. Trends in the archived metrics over time are later analyzed to determine which combination of transmission variables such as frequency band, modulation method, drive voltage, and transmission time produce the highest message success rates overall. The results of such analysis may be used to provide feedback to the Remote Hubs or reveal necessary repairs to the network. Optimization may also be carried out locally by an individual Remote Hub by estimating the impedance of the transmission medium and adjusting either drive voltage or transmission band.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Power Tagging Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Henrik F. BERNHEIM, Jerritt HANSELL, Marcia Reid MARTIN
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Publication number: 20140236365Abstract: A system and methods for managing a transformer area in an electrical distribution grid having at least one substation transformer and one service transformer are presented. At least one Remote Hub governed by a policy may be provided, which collects data about the transformer area. The Remote Hub may also execute a discovery procedure to inventory Remotes in the transformer area. The Remote Hub may use the collected data to detect events, such as exceptional conditions, configuration changes, or derived results, within the transformer area. Based on the collected data, the Remote Hub is able to transmit data about the transformer area via a Substation-to-Edge channel. A method and system for forming and establishing boundaries of Transformer Area Networks is also presented. Discovery procedures may be used to form Transformer Area Networks out of Remote Hubs and Remotes powered by the same phase of the service transformer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Power Tagging Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Marcia Reid MARTIN, Henrik F. BERNHEIM, Jerritt HANSELL, Michael Alan LUCAS
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Publication number: 20140233662Abstract: A system and method for inferring schematic and topological properties of an electrical distribution grid is provided. The system may include Remote Hubs, Subordinate Remotes, a Substation Receiver, and an associated Computing Platform and Concentrator. At least one intelligent edge transmitter, called a Remote Hub Edge Transmitter, may transmit messages on the electrical distribution grid by injecting a modulated current into a power main that supplies an electric meter. The Subordinate Remotes, Remote Hubs, the Substation Receiver, and the associated Computing Platform and Concentrator may contain processing units which execute stored instructions allowing each node in the network to implement methods for organizing the on-grid network and transmitting and receiving messages on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Power Tagging Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jerritt HANSELL, Henrik F. BERNHEIM, YU LIAO, Marcia Reid MARTIN, Andrew Louis ABENDSCHEIN
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Patent number: 4847493Abstract: Apparatus and method are provided for calibrating a mass spectrometer. The calibration hardware includes a relatively small, relatively low pressurized tank for containing calibration gas. The calibration gas tank is preferably located inside the same housing that contains the ion source assembly and the analyzing section of the mass spectrometer. Each of the calibration gas and sample gas, whose components are to be determined, communicates with its own associated valve. These two valves control the flow of a selected one of the sample gas and the calibration gas to the ion source assembly. The calibration gas valve has an extremely low leakage rate and can be controlled to permit the passage of very low flow rates of calibration gas, which can be of benefit in checking the linearity associated with the ion source assembly pressure. For each calibration procedure, very small amounts of calibration gas are utilized, in a range around 10.sup.-5 STD cc.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1987Date of Patent: July 11, 1989Assignee: Masstron, Inc.Inventors: Ingvar E. Sodal, Ronald R. Bowman, Jerritt Hansell, Justin S. Clark, Michael J. Criddle