Patents by Inventor John R. Piper

John R. Piper 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).

  • Patent number: 10309851
    Abstract: A rapid pressure rise detection and management system that detects internal pressure changes in a transformer. The rapid pressure rise detection and management system communicates with one or more pressure sensors attached to a tank of the transformer and measures the rate of pressure change versus time. The rapid pressure rise detection and management system then compares this rate of pressure change against a set of parameters to determine if this pressure change is an internal fault requiring the transformer to be taken offline or external fault to be ignored. This rapid pressure rise detection and management system may be a standalone device or work with other monitoring/controlling equipment to expand its sensing and management capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Qualitrol Company LLC
    Inventor: John R. Piper
  • Publication number: 20170370794
    Abstract: A rapid pressure rise detection and management system that detects internal pressure changes in a transformer. The rapid pressure rise detection and management system communicates with one or more pressure sensors attached to a tank of the transformer and measures the rate of pressure change versus time. The rapid pressure rise detection and management system then compares this rate of pressure change against a set of parameters to determine if this pressure change is an internal fault requiring the transformer to be taken offline or external fault to be ignored. This rapid pressure rise detection and management system may be a standalone device or work with other monitoring/controlling equipment to expand its sensing and management capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: John R. Piper
  • Patent number: 5135231
    Abstract: A game apparatus which includes a game board providing a playing area which simulates the geographical area of the United States with each of the 50 states outlined and identified. Each of the states contain one or more pairs of directional arrows for travel for a game piece. A plurality of identifiable playing pieces are used which are intended to be moved from state to state. One game piece is assigned to and moved by each individual player upon a roll of specially designed dice in a north, south, east or west direction in response to the reading of the dice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Inventor: John R. Piper