Patents by Inventor Jon Bickel
Jon Bickel 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: 20240046379Abstract: A method for automatically assessing event recovery in an electrical system includes processing energy-related data from or derived from at least one energy-related signal captured by at least one Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) in the electrical system to identify at least one occurrence of an event in the electrical system. In accordance with some embodiments of this disclosure, the energy-related data associated with the at least one identified event occurrence may be analyzed to determine impact of the event on loads and/or zones associated with the electrical system, and whether recovery from the event has been initiated or started for at least one of the loads and/or zones impacted by the event. At least one load, load type, and/or zone recovering from the event and a recovery profile for the at least one load, load type, and/or zone may be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2022Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Jon A. Bickel, Colton Thomas Peltier
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Publication number: 20240045487Abstract: Systems and methods for providing event recovery information and data in an electrical system are disclosed herein. In one example implementation, a method for providing event recovery information and data in an electrical system includes processing electrical measurement data from or derived from energy-related signal(s) captured or derived by at least one Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) in the electrical system to identify at least one event in the electrical system. The method also includes determining whether the electrical system is impacted by the at least one identified event, and in response to determining the electrical system is impacted by the at least one identified event, analyzing one or more characteristics related to the determined impact. At least one of recovery metric(s) and status(es) related to the analysis of the one or more impact characteristics may be presented on the at least one IED and/or on a display of at least one device in communication with the at least one IED.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2022Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventor: Jon A. Bickel
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Publication number: 20240024834Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for direct electrical heating of process heaters tubes (e.g., reactor tubes) using galvanic isolation techniques. The disclosure is also directed to systems and methods for direct electrical heating of process heaters tubes wherein the tubes are galvanically isolated in such a manner as to avoid the use of electrical insulation of the tube from the rest of the system, such as the other tubes, the tube inlet header and/or the tube outlet header, and the reactor shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Lanyon CARR, Jon A. BICKEL, Grégoire QUERE, Benoît STEFANSKI
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Patent number: 11870242Abstract: A method for characterizing power quality events in an electrical system includes deriving electrical measurement data for at least one first virtual meter in an electrical system from (a) electrical measurement data from or derived from energy-related signals captured by at least one first IED in the electrical system, and (b) electrical measurement data from or derived from energy-related signals captured by at least one second IED in the electrical system. In embodiments, the at least one first IED is installed at a first metering point in the electrical system, the at least one second IED is installed at a second metering point in the electrical system, and the at least one first virtual meter is derived or located at a third metering point in the electrical system. The derived electrical measurement data may be used to generate or update a dynamic tolerance curve associated with the third metering point.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Jon A. Bickel, Theresa K. Wall
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Patent number: 11852660Abstract: A method for analyzing effects of electrical perturbations on equipment in an electrical system includes processing energy-related signals from at least one intelligent electronic device in the electrical system to identify an electrical perturbation in the electrical system. An end time of the electrical perturbation may be determined, and electrical measurement data from prior to, during and/or after the end time of the electrical perturbation may be analyzed to identify and quantify the effects of the electrical perturbation on equipment in the electrical system. The effects may include, for example, equipment restarts/re-energizations due to the electrical perturbation. One or more actions may be taken or performed to reduce the effects of the electrical perturbation and extend the life of the equipment. The actions may include, for example, at least one of communicating the equipment restarts/re-energizations and controlling at least one component in the electrical system.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Jon A. Bickel, Daniel D. Sabin
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Patent number: 11853095Abstract: A method for reducing and/or managing energy-related stress in an electrical system includes processing electrical measurement data from or derived from energy-related signals captured by at least one intelligent electronic device (IED) in the electrical system to identify and track at least one energy-related transient in the electrical system. An impact of the at least one energy-related transient on equipment in the electrical system is quantified, and one or more transient-related alarms are generated in response to the impact of the at least one energy-related transient being near, within or above a predetermined range of the stress tolerance of the equipment. The transient-related alarms are prioritized based in part on at least one of the stress tolerance of the equipment, the stress associated with one or more transient events, and accumulated energy-related stress on the equipment.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2023Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventor: Jon A. Bickel
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Patent number: 11841388Abstract: In a method and system, voltage and/or current signals on an electrical/power system is monitored. A power event is identified from the monitored voltage and/or current signals. In response to event identification, waveforms of the monitored voltage and/or current signals are captured. Energy-related signals are calculated and extracted from pre-event measurements, event measurements and post-event measurements using the captured waveforms. Additional information associated with the event is identified and calculated by comparing (a) the calculated and used energy-related signals from pre-event measurements, with (b) the calculated and used energy-related signals from post-event measurements.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Johannes Menzel, Jon Bickel
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Patent number: 11740266Abstract: A method for monitoring energy-related data in an electrical system includes processing energy-related data from or derived from energy-related signals captured by at least one intelligent electronic device in the electrical system to identify at least one variation/change in the energy-related signals. The method also includes determining if the at least one identified variation/change meets a prescribed threshold or thresholds, and in response to the at least one identified variation/change meeting the prescribed threshold or thresholds, characterizing and/or quantifying the at least one identified variation/change.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Jon A. Bickel, Johannes Menzel
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Patent number: 11733273Abstract: A method for analyzing power quality events in an electrical system includes processing electrical measurement data from or derived from energy-related signals captured by at least one of a plurality of metering devices in the electrical system to generate or update a plurality of dynamic tolerance curves. Each of the plurality of dynamic tolerance curves characterizes a response characteristic of the electrical system at a respective metering point of a plurality of metering points in the electrical system. Power quality data from the plurality of dynamic tolerance curves is selectively aggregated to analyze power quality events in the electrical system.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Johannes Menzel, Jon A. Bickel
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Patent number: 11695427Abstract: A method to automatically optimize waveform captures from an electrical system includes capturing at least one energy-related waveform using at least one Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) in the electrical system. The at least one captured energy-related waveform is analyzed to determine if the at least one captured energy-related waveform is capable of being compressed, while maintaining relevant attributes for characterization, analysis and/or other use. In response to determining the at least one captured energy-related waveform is capable of being compressed, while maintaining relevant attributes for characterization, analysis, and/or use, the at least one captured energy-related waveform may be compressed using at least one compression technique to generate at least one compressed energy-related waveform. One or more actions may be taken based on or using the at least one compressed energy-related waveform.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Jon A. Bickel, Colton Thomas Peltier
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Publication number: 20230152833Abstract: A method for reducing and/or managing energy-related stress in an electrical system includes processing electrical measurement data from or derived from energy-related signals captured by at least one intelligent electronic device (IED) in the electrical system to identify and track at least one energy-related transient in the electrical system. An impact of the at least one energy-related transient on equipment in the electrical system is quantified, and one or more transient-related alarms are generated in response to the impact of the at least one energy-related transient being near, within or above a predetermined range of the stress tolerance of the equipment. The transient-related alarms are prioritized based in part on at least one of the stress tolerance of the equipment, the stress associated with one or more transient events, and accumulated energy-related stress on the equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventor: Jon A. BICKEL
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Publication number: 20230153389Abstract: A method for automatically identifying, analyzing and reducing extraneous waveform captures (WFCs) includes capturing at least one energy-related waveform in an electrical system using at least one waveform capture device. The at least one captured energy-related waveform is analyzed to determine whether the at least one captured energy-related waveform meets the criteria of being considered an extraneous WFC, a partially extraneous WFC, a redundant WFC, or a provisional WFC. In accordance with some embodiments of this disclosure, one or more actions are performed in response to determining the at least one captured energy-related waveform meets the criteria of being considered an extraneous WFC, a partially extraneous WFC, a redundant WFC, or a provisional WFC.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Jon A. Bickel, Johannes Menzel
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Patent number: 11579647Abstract: A method for reducing and/or managing energy-related stress in an electrical system includes processing electrical measurement data from or derived from energy-related signals captured by at least one intelligent electronic device (IED) in the electrical system to identify and track at least one energy-related transient in the electrical system. An impact of the at least one energy-related transient on equipment in the electrical system is quantified, and one or more transient-related alarms are generated in response to the impact of the at least one energy-related transient being near, within or above a predetermined range of the stress tolerance of the equipment. The transient-related alarms are prioritized based in part on at least one of the stress tolerance of the equipment, the stress associated with one or more transient events, and accumulated energy-related stress on the equipment.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2022Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventor: Jon A. Bickel
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Patent number: 11493540Abstract: A method for analyzing power quality events in an electrical system includes processing electrical measurement data from or derived from energy-related signals captured by at least one metering device in the electrical system to generate at least one dynamic tolerance curve. Each dynamic tolerance curve of the at least one dynamic tolerance curve characterizes a response characteristic of the electrical system at a respective metering point in the electrical system. The method also includes analyzing the at least one dynamic tolerance curve to identify special cases which require further evaluation(s)/clarification to be discernable and/or actionable. The at least one dynamic tolerance curve may be regenerated or updated, and/or new or additional dynamic tolerance curves may be generated, to provide the further clarification. One or more actions affecting at least one component in the electrical system may be performed in response to an analysis of the curve(s).Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Johannes Menzel, Jon A. Bickel
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Publication number: 20220327908Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing alarms to address electrical system issues are disclosed herein. In one aspect, a method for analyzing alarms to address electrical system issues includes processing electrical measurement data from or derived from energy-related signals captured or derived by at least one intelligent electronic device in the electrical system to identify at least one of: event(s) in the electrical system, alarm(s) triggered in response to the identified event(s), and cause(s) and/or origin(s) of the identified event(s) and/or identified alarm(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Johannes MENZEL, Jon A. BICKEL
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Publication number: 20220326286Abstract: In a method and system, voltage and/or current signals on an electrical/power system is monitored. A power event is identified from the monitored voltage and/or current signals. In response to event identification, waveforms of the monitored voltage and/or current signals are captured. Energy-related signals are calculated and extracted from pre-event measurements, event measurements and post-event measurements using the captured waveforms. Additional information associated with the event is identified and calculated by comparing (a) the calculated and used energy-related signals from pre-event measurements, with (b) the calculated and used energy-related signals from post-event measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Johannes MENZEL, Jon BICKEL
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Publication number: 20220319304Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing alarm nuisance behaviors in an electrical system are disclosed herein. In one aspect, a method for reducing alarm nuisance behaviors includes processing electrical measurement data from or derived from energy-related signals captured or derived by at least one intelligent electronic device in the electrical system to identify events in the electrical system, and alarms triggered in response to the identified events and/or other events in or related to the electrical system. Information related to at least the identified events and the identified alarms may be aggregated, and the aggregated information may be analyzed to identify at least one alarm nuisance behavior. At least one action may be taken or performed based on or in response to the at least one identified alarm nuisance behavior.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Johannes MENZEL, Jon A. BICKEL
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Publication number: 20220319299Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing alarms to characterize electrical system issues are disclosed herein. In one aspect, a method for analyzing alarms to characterize electrical system issues includes processing electrical measurement data from or derived from energy-related signals captured or derived by at least one intelligent electronic device in the electrical system to identify events in the electrical system, and alarms triggered in response to the identified events. Information related to at least the identified events and/or the identified alarms may be aggregated, and the aggregated information may be analyzed to determine issue(s) associated with the electrical system, and origin(s), source(s), cause(s), transitions/evolutions and/or interrelationship(s) of the issue(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Johannes MENZEL, Jon A. BICKEL
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Patent number: 11442083Abstract: In a method and system, voltage and/or current signals on an electrical/power system is monitored. A power event is identified from the monitored voltage and/or current signals. In response to event identification, waveforms of the monitored voltage and/or current signals are captured. Energy-related signals are calculated and extracted from pre-event measurements, event measurements and post-event measurements using the captured waveforms. Additional information associated with the event is identified and calculated by comparing (a) the calculated and used energy-related signals from pre-event measurements, with (b) the calculated and used energy-related signals from post-event measurements.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Johannes Menzel, Jon Bickel
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Publication number: 20220229458Abstract: A method for reducing and/or managing energy-related stress in an electrical system includes processing electrical measurement data from or derived from energy-related signals captured by at least one intelligent electronic device (IED) in the electrical system to identify and track at least one energy-related transient in the electrical system. An impact of the at least one energy-related transient on equipment in the electrical system is quantified, and one or more transient-related alarms are generated in response to the impact of the at least one energy-related transient being near, within or above a predetermined range of the stress tolerance of the equipment. The transient-related alarms are prioritized based in part on at least one of the stress tolerance of the equipment, the stress associated with one or more transient events, and accumulated energy-related stress on the equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventor: Jon A. BICKEL