Patents by Inventor John Leonard Shanks

John Leonard Shanks 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).

  • Concurrent transformer test system and method
    Patent number: 10527662
    Abstract: A tester for testing a transformer is provided. The tester comprises a primary voltmeter and a plurality of secondary voltmeters. The tester may also comprise an ammeter in series with a voltage source configured to apply voltage to the transformer. The primary voltmeter is configured to measure voltage induced across a primary winding of the transformer, while the secondary voltmeters may simultaneously measure voltage outputs at secondary windings of the transformer. The tester is configured to calculate ratios, saturation curves, and knee points for multiple winding combinations based on the measurements simultaneously obtained by the ammeter and the primary and secondary voltmeters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: AVO Multi-Amp Corporation
    Inventors: David Hembree Milner, John Leonard Shanks, Harvey Wayne Veselka, Jr.
  • Concurrent Transformer Test System and Method
    Publication number: 20180011131
    Abstract: A tester for testing a transformer is provided. The tester comprises a primary voltmeter and a plurality of secondary voltmeters. The tester may also comprise an ammeter in series with a voltage source configured to apply voltage to the transformer. The primary voltmeter is configured to measure voltage induced across a primary winding of the transformer, while the secondary voltmeters may simultaneously measure voltage outputs at secondary windings of the transformer. The tester is configured to calculate ratios, saturation curves, and knee points for multiple winding combinations based on the measurements simultaneously obtained by the ammeter and the primary and secondary voltmeters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: David Hembree Milner, John Leonard Shanks, Harvey Wayne Veselka, JR.
  • Concurrent transformer test system and method
    Patent number: 9772362
    Abstract: A tester for testing a transformer is provided. The tester comprises a primary voltmeter and a plurality of secondary voltmeters. The tester may also comprise an ammeter in series with a voltage source configured to apply voltage to the transformer. The primary voltmeter is configured to measure voltage induced across a primary winding of the transformer, while the secondary voltmeters may simultaneously measure voltage outputs at secondary windings of the transformer. The tester is configured to calculate ratios, saturation curves, and knee points for multiple winding combinations based on the measurements simultaneously obtained by the ammeter and the primary and secondary voltmeters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: AVO Multi-Amp Corporation
    Inventors: David Hembree Milner, John Leonard Shanks, Harvey Wayne Veselka, Jr.
  • Concurrent Transformer Test System and Method
    Publication number: 20150377943
    Abstract: A tester for testing a transformer is provided. The tester comprises a primary voltmeter and a plurality of secondary voltmeters. The tester may also comprise an ammeter in series with a voltage source configured to apply voltage to the transformer. The primary voltmeter is configured to measure voltage induced across a primary winding of the transformer, while the secondary voltmeters may simultaneously measure voltage outputs at secondary windings of the transformer. The tester is configured to calculate ratios, saturation curves, and knee points for multiple winding combinations based on the measurements simultaneously obtained by the ammeter and the primary and secondary voltmeters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: David Hembree Milner, John Leonard Shanks, Harvey Wayne Veselka, JR.
  • Concurrent transformer test system and method
    Patent number: 9128134
    Abstract: A tester for testing a transformer is provided. The tester comprises a primary voltmeter and a plurality of secondary voltmeters. The tester may also comprise an ammeter in series with a voltage source configured to apply voltage to the transformer. The primary voltmeter is configured to measure voltage induced across a primary winding of the transformer, while the secondary voltmeters may simultaneously measure voltage outputs at secondary windings of the transformer. The tester is configured to calculate ratios, saturation curves, and knee points for multiple winding combinations based on the measurements simultaneously obtained by the ammeter and the primary and secondary voltmeters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: AVO Multi-Amp Corporation
    Inventors: David Hembree Milner, Jr., John Leonard Shanks, Harvey Wayne Veselka, Jr.
  • Concurrent Transformer Test System and Method
    Publication number: 20140118015
    Abstract: A tester for testing a transformer is provided. The tester comprises a primary voltmeter and a plurality of secondary voltmeters. The tester may also comprise an ammeter in series with a voltage source configured to apply voltage to the transformer. The primary voltmeter is configured to measure voltage induced across a primary winding of the transformer, while the secondary voltmeters may simultaneously measure voltage outputs at secondary windings of the transformer. The tester is configured to calculate ratios, saturation curves, and knee points for multiple winding combinations based on the measurements simultaneously obtained by the ammeter and the primary and secondary voltmeters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: AVO Multi-Amp Corporation d/b/a Megger
    Inventors: David Hembree Milner, JR., John Leonard Shanks, Harvey Wayne Veselka, JR.