Patents by Inventor John F. Puente

John F. Puente 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).

  • Method and apparatus for filtering tap changer oil
    Patent number: 7033513
    Abstract: A filter apparatus suitable for electrical substation high-voltage transformer tap changers and similar oil-filled equipment removes moisture and other contaminants from the insulating oil bath in which the tap contacts are immersed. The apparatus can be configured and subsequently reconfigured for use with any of a variety of filter media using a common pump and control mechanism and an assortment of adapters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Waukesha Electric Systems, Incorporated
    Inventors: Douglas Riggins, Angelynn G. Price, John F. Puente
  • Method and apparatus for filtering tap changer oil
    Publication number: 20040256332
    Abstract: A filter apparatus suitable for electrical substation high-voltage transformer tap changers and similar oil-filled equipment removes moisture and other contaminants from the insulating oil bath in which the tap contacts are immersed. The apparatus can be configured and subsequently reconfigured for use with any of a variety of filter media using a common pump and control mechanism and an assortment of adapters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: Waukesha Electric Systems, Incorporated
    Inventors: Douglas Riggins, Angelynn G. Price, John F. Puente