Patents by Inventor Joseph Michael Manahan

Joseph Michael Manahan 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).

  • Hermetically-sealed light fixture for hazardous environments
    Patent number: 9869464
    Abstract: A light fixture is disclosed herein. The light fixture can include a base having at least one wall that forms a cavity, where the at least one wall includes at least one lens mating surface. The light fixture can also include a lens having at least one base mating surface that forms a hermetic seal with the at least one lens mating surface, where the hermetic seal encapsulates the cavity. The light fixture can further include at least one solid state light source disposed within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Lighting applications using organic light emitting diodes
    Patent number: 9869460
    Abstract: A lighting device that includes a first panel of light sources, where the first panel has a first edge. The lighting device can also include a second panel of light sources, where the second panel has a second edge, where the second edge of the second panel of light sources is mechanically coupled to the first edge of the first panel of light sources. The first panel of light sources and the second panel of light sources can form an angle relative to each other. Adjusting the angle can adjust the light output from the light sources. Such an angle can be formed based on a target level of light received by a target area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Richard Rothenberger, Grant L. Gawronski
  • Electrical Network Inspection Devices
    Publication number: 20180011134
    Abstract: An electrical system can include a diagnostic device that generates a first test signal. The electrical system can also include multiple energy transfer links coupled to the diagnostic device, where the first test signals flows through a first subset of the energy transfer links. The electrical system can further include a first monitoring device coupled to the first subset of energy transfer links, where the first monitoring device receives the first test signal from the diagnostic device through the first subset of the energy transfer links. The electrical system can also include a first electrical device coupled to the first monitoring device. The first monitoring device can implement a first test procedure based on the first test signal, where the first test procedure helps determine a first condition of the first electrical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Benjamin Avery Freer, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Identifying And Determining Status of Reefer Containers
    Publication number: 20180011132
    Abstract: An electrical system can include a diagnostic device that generates a first test signal at a first time. The electrical system can also include at least one energy transfer link coupled to the diagnostic device, where the first test signal flows through the at least one energy transfer link at the first time. The electrical system can further include a portable electrical load coupled to the at least one energy transfer link. The electrical system can also include a monitoring device coupled to the at least one energy transfer link, where the monitoring device is disposed between the diagnostic device and the portable electrical load. The first monitoring device can receive the first test signal, where the monitoring device executes, in response to the first test signal, a test procedure on the portable electrical load. The portable electrical load is portable relative to the diagnostic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Benjamin Avery Freer, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Explosion-proof enclosures with active thermal management by heat exchange
    Patent number: 9863718
    Abstract: Enclosures for use in hazardous areas include heat exchangers for active thermal management. The enclosures are coupled to a device having heat transfer capabilities. Equipment within the enclosures produces heat within the enclosure. The heat exchanger removes heat produced from the equipment and manages the internal temperature of the enclosures to a level suitable for hazardous locations. The enclosures can be actively cooled or heated using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Marc Raymond Kozlowski
  • SEALANT DETECTION APPARATUS, METHOD AND ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170363553
    Abstract: Apparatus, assembly and method for investigating the integrity of a seal and sealant contained in a sealing fitting used in hazardous locations. The apparatus/assembly can include signal transmitters and signal receivers provided on a conduit system on either side of a sealing fitting. The apparatus/assembly can include probes placed on either side of a sealant within a sealing fitting, the probes placed in probe ports provided through the wall of the sealing fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Jesse Wade Taylor, Benjamin Avery Freer, Adikaramge A. Jayawardena, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • ENCLOSURES INCLUDING LIGHT TRANSMISSIVE PORTIONS
    Publication number: 20170356639
    Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to explosion-proof enclosures having light transmissive portions for allowing light to pass-therethrough and/or or providing internal viewing for inspection purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Jesse Wade Taylor, Joseph Michael Manahan, Andrew Francis Scarlata
  • CURRENT TUNEBACK IN LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LUMINAIRES
    Publication number: 20170359876
    Abstract: Safety improvements to Light Emitting Diodes (LED) are discussed herein. As the LEDs that are part of a luminaire heat up and cool down, the current supplied will be tuned to improve the safety of the luminaire to manage the levels of light and heat produced. At least one thermally active electrical component is incorporated into the LED load of the luminaire, which is communicated to an LED current control to signal when to adjust current levels providing by a driving circuit. Current is reduced when the temperature of the LED load exceeds a threshold, and or returned to an optimal current when the temperature no longer exceeds the threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Hui Zhang, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Asset Tracking Using Visible Light Communication
    Publication number: 20170351946
    Abstract: A system for locating an asset can include a first visible light communication (VLC) device having a first controller, a first transceiver, and a first light source, where the first transceiver has a first range, where the first controller broadcasts, using the first transceiver, a first communication signal, where the first communication signal comprises an identification of the asset. The system can also include an asset communication device associated with the asset, where the asset communication device includes a second transceiver and a second controller, where the second transceiver has a second range, where the asset communication device is within the first range, where the second controller broadcasts, using the second transceiver, a second communication signal in response to the first communication signal, where the second communication signal comprises the identification of the asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Adikaramge Asiri Jayawardena, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Redundant Power Supply And Control For Light Fixtures
    Publication number: 20170354017
    Abstract: An electrical system can include first and second electrical loads. The electrical system can also include a first power supply coupled to the first electrical load, where the first electrical load receives first power from the first power supply at a first time. The electrical system can further include a second power supply coupled to the second electrical load, where the second electrical load receives second power from the second power supply at the first time. The electrical system can also include a first switch disposed between and coupled to the first electrical load and the second power supply. The first switch, when in an open position at the first time, can prevent the second power from being received by the first electrical load. The first switch, when in a closed position at a second time, can allow the second power to be received by the first electrical load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Hui Zhang, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Moisture Control Systems For Enclosures
    Publication number: 20170347473
    Abstract: An enclosure system can include an enclosure comprising at least one wall forming a first cavity. The enclosure system can further include a moisture control system in communication with the enclosure, wherein the moisture control system controls at least one condition within the cavity of the enclosure, where the at least one condition affects an amount of moisture within the first cavity. The moisture control system can include a sensor that measures an amount of moisture in desiccant disposed within a desiccant vessel. The moisture control system can include a structural filter and a desiccant vessel, where the structural filter is coupled to an enclosure and disposed within a cavity formed by the enclosure, where the desiccant vessel is removably coupled to the structural filter, and where the desiccant vessel is accessible from outside the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin Avery Freer, Jesse Wade Taylor, Andrew Francis Scarlata, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Programmable temperature controller for hazardous location enclosures
    Patent number: 9798333
    Abstract: An enclosure system that can include a hazardous location enclosure having at least one wall forming a cavity. The enclosure system can also include a temperature-sensitive component positioned within the cavity. The enclosure system can further include a measuring device configured to measure a temperature within the cavity of the hazardous location enclosure. The enclosure system can also include a climate control device configured to change the temperature within the cavity. The enclosure system can further include a controller operatively coupled to the climate control device and the measuring device, where the controller controls the climate control device to change the temperature within the cavity of the hazardous location enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Graig E. DeCarr, Samuel T. Barbuto, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Conduit receivers
    Patent number: 9800030
    Abstract: Example embodiments are directed to an enclosure. The enclosure can include at least one wall forming a cavity. The enclosure can also include a conduit receiver disposed in the at least one wall. The conduit receiver can include a housing having an aperture, where the aperture is configured to receive a conduit. The conduit receiver can also include a retaining element disposed within the housing at a distal end of the housing. The conduit receiver can further include a sealing device disposed within the housing at a proximal end of the housing. The conduit receiver can also include a bushing adjacent to the proximal end of the housing, where the bushing extends radially inward from the at least one wall, where the bushing is configured to abut against the conduit when the conduit is received in the aperture, and where the bushing covers an end of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Bradford James Morse, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • FAIL-SAFE LED SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170295615
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fail-safe LED system including an LED circuit arrangement. The LED circuit arrangement includes a plurality of LED strings arranged in parallel with respect to each other. The LED circuit arrangement is supplied with electrical current from a constant current power supply. The fail-safe LED system includes structure for detecting a in at least one of the LED strings a failure that causes increased current to pass through remaining operational LED strings of the plurality of LED strings. The fail-safe LED system also includes a current correction string arranged in parallel with respect to the plurality of LED strings. When activated in response to the detection of a failure, the current correction string accommodates current from the constant current power supply such that the current passing through each operational LED string is reduced to a corrected current level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: JOSEPH MICHAEL MANAHAN, HUI ZHANG
  • Shroud for an electrical enclosure
    Patent number: 9730360
    Abstract: A shroud that includes a body, a cavity, a curved outlet, and at least one non-linear channel. The body can have a top end and a bottom surface, as well as a first end and a second end located opposite the first end. The cavity can be located under the top end of the body and disposed toward the first end. The curved outlet can be disposed toward the second end of the body and have a banana-shaped vent that traverses at least two sides of the body. Each linear channel can include a bent passage, a third end, and a fourth end, where the third end adjoins the cavity, and where the fourth end adjoins a portion of the banana-shaped vent of the curved outlet. The curved outlet and the at least one non-linear channel can prevent substantially all liquids and solids outside the body from entering the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Manahan, Graig E. DeCarr, Hans D. Haselbacher
  • Systems And Methods For Testing Electrical Connectors
    Publication number: 20170184343
    Abstract: An electrical connector testing system can include a first connector end and a controller coupled to first connector end. The system can also include an electrical load coupled to the first connector end, where the electrical load includes an electrical cable and a second connector end coupled to an end of the electrical cable. The controller can determine whether an adverse electrical condition exists with respect to the electrical load before allowing power to flow between the first connector end and the second connector end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin Avery Freer, Joseph Michael Manahan, Charles John Luebke, David McClanahan
  • EDDY CURRENT JOINT SENSOR
    Publication number: 20170184388
    Abstract: A joint sensing system within an enclosure can include an electrical circuit through which a first current flows, where the first current creates a magnetic field, where the electrical circuit is disposed proximate to a joint of the enclosure. The system can also include a target disposed proximate to the electrical circuit, where the magnetic field induces a plurality of second currents to flow within the target. The system can further include a sensor that measures the plurality of second currents flowing within the target to generate a plurality of measurements. The plurality of measurements can indicate a width of the joint of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Benjamin Avery Freer, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Prognostic and Health Monitoring Systems for Light Features
    Publication number: 20170184659
    Abstract: A light fixture can include at least one light fixture component. The light fixture can also include at least one sensor that measures at least one parameter associated with the at least one light fixture component. The light fixture can further include a prognostic and health monitoring (PHM) system coupled to the at least one sensor, where the PHM system analyzes at least one measurement, made by the at least one sensor, to identify at least one factor that affects longevity of the at least one light fixture component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Adikaramge Asiri Jayawardena, Pulak Purkait, Joseph Michael Manahan, Richard E. Rothenberger, Abhay Raosaheb Shinde, Arpita Jain, Sonal Satish Tanksale
  • PROGNOSTIC AND HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS
    Publication number: 20170184675
    Abstract: A system can include at least one circuit breaker. The system can also include a prognostic and health monitoring (PHM) system. The PHM system can include at least one measuring device that measures at least one parameter associated with the at least one circuit breaker. The PHM system can also include a controller that receives measurements made by the at least one measuring device and analyzes the measurements to evaluate a performance of the at least one circuit breaker. The measurements can be made while the at least one circuit breaker is in service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Benjamin Avery Freer, Stephan P Iannce, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TESTING GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER BREAKERS WITHIN ENCLOSURES
    Publication number: 20170187180
    Abstract: A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) breaker testing system can include an enclosure having at least one wall that forms a cavity. The system can also include at least one GFCI breaker disposed within the cavity. The system can further include a sensing circuit assembly having at least one switch, where the at least one switch is electrically coupled to the at least one GFCI breaker. The system can also include a user interface assembly disposed, at least in part, outside the cavity, where the user interface assembly is coupled to the sensing circuit assembly, where the user interface assembly instructs the at least one switch to test the at least one GFCI breaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin Avery Freer, Stephan P. Iannce, Joseph Michael Manahan