Patents by Inventor Michael Ostrovsky
Michael Ostrovsky 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: 20200051423Abstract: Communication enabled circuit breakers and circuit breaker panels are described. Methods associated with such communication enabled circuit breakers and circuit breaker panels are also described. A circuit breaker panel may include a circuit breaker controller and one or more communication enabled circuit breakers. Two-way wireless communication is possible between the circuit breaker controller and the one or more communication enabled circuit breakers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventors: Adam Kevelos, Alfred J. Lombardi, Michael Ostrovsky, Paul Soccoli
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Publication number: 20200052482Abstract: Communication enabled circuit breakers are described. Methods associated with such communication enabled circuit breakers are also described. The communication enabled circuit breakers may include one or more current sensors. The one or more current sensors may be disposed in a clip. The clip may be coupled to a line side phase connection, and the clip may be shielded to attenuate signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventors: Michael Ostrovsky, Michael Kamor, Adam Kevelos, Alfred J. Lombardi
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Publication number: 20190383871Abstract: An apparatus includes an interruption circuit in a power delivery path, and a fault detection circuit configured to provide a fault signal to selectively cause the interruption circuit to interrupt power delivery, wherein the fault detection circuit includes a fault detection integrated circuit and a sensing coil configured to sense a differential current between a phase conductive path and a neutral conductive path in the power delivery path. A processor is configured to selectively control a fault simulation circuit to simulate a fault in the power delivery path, detect a response of the fault detection circuit to the simulated fault, and determine if the response of the fault detection circuit is an expected response. The processor provides an override signal to the interruption circuit to prevent the interruption circuit from receiving a fault signal from the fault detection circuit during, and for a predetermined time after, the simulated fault.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael OSTROVSKY, Alek Aronov, Michael Kamor, Renjith Mathew
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Patent number: 10505457Abstract: A dimmer is provided for controlling power to a load, the dimmer having a ground leakage power supply deriving power from a connection of the dimmer to ground. The power supply may be a switching-mode power supply that can be the sole or primary power supply to power operation of the dimmer, including operation of the controller.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventors: Levan Papismedov, Alfred Lombardi, Michael Ostrovsky, Ozgur Keser
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Publication number: 20190363531Abstract: Circuit interrupting devices are provided. One circuit interrupting device includes a fault sensor configured to output a sensor signal; a voltage sensor configured to sense a reference voltage; and a controller configured to determine an occurrence of an actual fault based on the sensor signal and the reference voltage. The circuit interrupting device further includes an amplifier configured to receive the sensor signal and the reference voltage and output an amplified signal; an analog-to-digital converter configured to receive the reference voltage and the amplified signal and output respective digital signals corresponding to the reference voltage and the amplified signal; and a line interrupt assembly configured to interrupt current flow through a conductive path when a characteristic of the sensor signal exceeds an actual fault threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventor: Michael Ostrovsky
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Publication number: 20190356127Abstract: An arc fault circuit interrupter is disclosed. This arc fault circuit interrupter can include any one or more of three different sensors such as a high frequency sensor, and any one of lower frequency sensors such as a current sensor or a differential sensor. The arc fault circuit interrupter can be configured as an in line arc fault circuit interrupter installed in a wall box. In addition, the arc fault circuit interrupter can include a processor configured to determine any one of a series arc fault, or a parallel arc fault.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael OSTROVSKY, John LIBRETTO, Ronald JANSEN, Michael KAMOR, Adam KEVELOS
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Publication number: 20190285668Abstract: A circuit interrupting device includes a grounded neutral transformer core, a high frequency transformer core, and a differential transformer core nested within the grounded neutral transformer core and/or the high frequency transformer core. The grounded neutral transformer core and the high frequency transformer core are disposed in a stacked configuration with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Ronald Jansen, Michael Kamor, Michael Ostrovsky, Alfred J. Lombardi
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Patent number: 10401413Abstract: An apparatus includes an interruption circuit in a power delivery path, and a fault detection circuit configured to provide a fault signal to selectively cause the interruption circuit to interrupt power delivery, wherein the fault detection circuit includes a fault detection integrated circuit and a sensing coil configured to sense a differential current between a phase conductive path and a neutral conductive path in the power delivery path. A processor is configured to selectively control a fault simulation circuit to simulate a fault in the power delivery path, detect a response of the fault detection circuit to the simulated fault, and determine if the response of the fault detection circuit is an expected response. The processor provides an override signal to the interruption circuit to prevent the interruption circuit from receiving a fault signal from the fault detection circuit during, and for a predetermined time after, the simulated fault.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael Ostrovsky, Alek Aronov, Michael Kamor, Renjith Mathew
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Patent number: 10396541Abstract: Circuit interrupting devices are provided. One circuit interrupting device includes a fault sensor configured to output a sensor signal; a voltage sensor configured to sense a reference voltage; and a controller configured to determine an occurrence of an actual fault based on the sensor signal and the reference voltage. The circuit interrupting device further includes an amplifier configured to receive the sensor signal and the reference voltage and output an amplified signal; an analog-to-digital converter configured to receive the reference voltage and the amplified signal and output respective digital signals corresponding to the reference voltage and the amplified signal; and a line interrupt assembly configured to interrupt current flow through a conductive path when a characteristic of the sensor signal exceeds an actual fault threshold.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventor: Michael Ostrovsky
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Patent number: 10367347Abstract: An arc fault circuit interrupter is disclosed. This arc fault circuit interrupter can include any one or more of three different sensors such as a high frequency sensor, and any one of lower frequency sensors such as a current sensor or a differential sensor. The arc fault circuit interrupter can be configured as an in line arc fault circuit interrupter installed in a wall box. In addition, the arc fault circuit interrupter can include a processor configured to determine any one of a series arc fault, or a parallel arc fault.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael Ostrovsky, John Libretto, Ronald Jansen, Michael Kamor, Adam Kevelos
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Publication number: 20190189379Abstract: Multi-pole and single-pole circuit breakers include a housing and a reset lockout mechanism disposed within the housing. The reset lockout mechanism disables electrical communication between line and load terminals of the circuit breaker if a predefined condition exists. Some circuit breakers include a single actuator, transition between ON and OFF states, and are capable of performing test functions. The test functions may involve testing AFCI and/or GFCI functions of the circuit breakers. The test functions may be performed when the circuit breaker transitions from an OFF state to an ON state. Some circuit breakers including a reset lockout mechanism may be powered only on its line side. Some circuit breakers provide an electrical indication when they are in the OFF state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Michael Ostrovsky, Michael Kamor, Alfred J. Lombardi, Adam Kevelos, James Bugryn
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Patent number: 10317431Abstract: A circuit interrupting device includes a grounded neutral transformer core, a high frequency transformer core, and a differential transformer core nested within the grounded neutral transformer core and/or the high frequency transformer core. The grounded neutral transformer core and the high frequency transformer core are disposed in a stacked configuration with one another.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Ronald Jansen, Michael Kamor, Michael Ostrovsky, Alfred J. Lombardi
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Publication number: 20180259211Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides controls, apparatus, systems and methods for controlling a ventilation mechanism to efficiently manage the relative humidity of an area. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods utilize sensed relative humidity information and one or more inputs to provide for efficient automatic and/or manual control a ventilation mechanism in response to high humidity events within the area. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods provided herein efficiently automatically activate a ventilation mechanism through the use of sensed relative humidity information and user input. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods provided herein efficiently automatically deactivate a ventilation mechanism through the use of sensed relative humidity information and user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael OSTROVSKY, Marc GALLO, Paul SOCCOLI, Alfred LOMBARDI
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Patent number: 10048653Abstract: A timing device is disclosed which is for controlling electronic devices and which is mounted in a wall switch box. This timing device comprises at least one controller, at least one transceiver in communication with the controller, at least one interface; and at least one cover plate. This device can also include at least one key coupled to the cover plates for interacting with the interface when said cover plate is inserted onto said at least one interface.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael Ostrovsky, Alfred Lombardi, Selin Tansi Glickman, Cheryl Samartano
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Patent number: 9976764Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides controls, apparatus, systems and methods for controlling a ventilation mechanism to efficiently manage the relative humidity of an area. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods utilize sensed relative humidity information and one or more inputs to provide for efficient automatic and/or manual control a ventilation mechanism in response to high humidity events within the area. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods provided herein efficiently automatically activate a ventilation mechanism through the use of sensed relative humidity information and user input. The controls, apparatus, systems and methods provided herein efficiently automatically deactivate a ventilation mechanism through the use of sensed relative humidity information and user input.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Ostrovsky, Marc Gallo, Paul Soccoli, Alfred Lombardi
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Patent number: 9974152Abstract: There is set forth herein a dimmer circuit for controlling delivery of input line voltage to a load. The dimmer circuit can include a switch coupling an input line voltage terminal to a load terminal. The dimmer circuit can be operative to provide one or more switch firing control scheme for latching the switch.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Michael Ostrovsky, Ozgur Keser
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Publication number: 20180100879Abstract: A circuit interrupting device includes a grounded neutral transformer core, a high frequency transformer core, and a differential transformer core nested within the grounded neutral transformer core and/or the high frequency transformer core. The grounded neutral transformer core and the high frequency transformer core are disposed in a stacked configuration with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Ronald Jansen, Michael Kamor, Michael Ostrovsky, Alfred J. Lombardi
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Publication number: 20180062524Abstract: A dimmer is provided for controlling power to a load, the dimmer having a ground leakage power supply deriving power from a connection of the dimmer to ground. The power supply may be a switching-mode power supply that can be the sole or primary power supply to power operation of the dimmer, including operation of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Levan PAPISMEDOV, Alfred LOMBARDI, Michael OSTROVSKY, Ozgur KESER
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Publication number: 20180024179Abstract: An apparatus includes an interruption circuit in a power delivery path, and a fault detection circuit configured to provide a fault signal to selectively cause the interruption circuit to interrupt power delivery, wherein the fault detection circuit includes a fault detection integrated circuit and a sensing coil configured to sense a differential current between a phase conductive path and a neutral conductive path in the power delivery path. A processor is configured to selectively control a fault simulation circuit to simulate a fault in the power delivery path, detect a response of the fault detection circuit to the simulated fault, and determine if the response of the fault detection circuit is an expected response. The processor provides an override signal to the interruption circuit to prevent the interruption circuit from receiving a fault signal from the fault detection circuit during, and for a predetermined time after, the simulated fault.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael OSTROVSKY, Alek ARONOV, Michael KAMOR, Renjith MATHEW
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Publication number: 20170322254Abstract: A process for self testing a fault circuit includes disabling an actuator, performing a self test by creating a simulated fault signal across at least a portion of a half cycle of a first polarity and across at least a portion of a half cycle of a second polarity, and determining whether the self test was successful.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Leviton Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Michael OSTROVSKY, Adam KEVELOS