Patents by Inventor Naoum Gitnik

Naoum Gitnik 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).

  • I-V measurement system for photovoltaic modules
    Patent number: 9413174
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring electrical characteristics of solar panels (photovoltaic modules) wherein the apparatus measures current versus voltage (“I-V”) relationships for both illuminated (“light I-V”) and/or non-illuminated (“dark I-V”) conditions; optionally provides single, dual, or four-quadrant source/sink capability; and measures one or more devices under test (DUTs). The apparatus comprises one or more source measurement units (SMUs), wherein each SMU is connected to one DUT, and optionally includes a positive high-voltage programmable power supply and/or a negative high-voltage programmable power supply. Additionally, the apparatus includes a controller which controls the functions of the SMUs, the high-voltage supplies, and other components of the apparatus, wherein the controller communicates with the SMUs over a signal bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Atonometrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gostein, Russell Apfel, Lawrence R. Dunn, Stan Faullin, Naoum Gitnik, Jason Schneider
  • I-V MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
    Publication number: 20160204737
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring electrical characteristics of solar panels (photovoltaic modules) wherein the apparatus measures current versus voltage (“I-V”) relationships for both illuminated (“light I-V”) and/or non-illuminated (“dark I-V”) conditions; optionally provides single, dual, or four-quadrant source/sink capability; and measures one or more devices under test (DUTs). The apparatus comprises one or more source measurement units (SMUs), wherein each SMU is connected to one DUT, and optionally includes a positive high-voltage programmable power supply and/or a negative high-voltage programmable power supply. Additionally, the apparatus includes a controller which controls the functions of the SMUs, the high-voltage supplies, and other components of the apparatus, wherein the controller communicates with the SMUs over a signal bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: ATONOMETRICS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Gostein, Russell Apfel, Lawrence R. Dunn, Stan Faullin, Naoum Gitnik, Jason Schneider
  • I-V MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
    Publication number: 20130181736
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring electrical characteristics of solar panels (photovoltaic modules) wherein the apparatus measures current versus voltage (“I-V”) relationships for both illuminated (“light I-V”) and/or non-illuminated (“dark I-V”) conditions; optionally provides single, dual, or four-quadrant source/sink capability; and measures one or more devices under test (DUTs). The apparatus comprises one or more source measurement units (SMUs), wherein each SMU is connected to one DUT, and optionally includes a positive high-voltage programmable power supply and/or a negative high-voltage programmable power supply. Additionally, the apparatus includes a controller which controls the functions of the SMUs, the high-voltage supplies, and other components of the apparatus, wherein the controller communicates with the SMUs over a signal bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: ATONOMETRICS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Gostein, Russell Apfel, Lawrence R. Dunn, Stan Faullin, Naoum Gitnik, Jason Schneider