Patents by Inventor Patrick Martinez

Patrick Martinez 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: 12260985
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exemplary three-phase multi-tap balancing distribution transformer capable of operation with both balanced and unbalanced loads and that provides a wide range of incremental voltages to compensate for the varying voltage drops and imbalances as the attached conductor length increases and allows users the ability to incrementally and independently adjust the voltage specifically feeding a specific phase. Incremental adjustment is achieved via the transformer and without any fragile or other external devices or components between the power source and load-side equipment terminals. The transformer, through the use of at least one phase-specific tap-change switch is capable of directly controlling the secondary voltage of the applicable phase independently from the other phases and, thus, does not affect the voltage on the other phases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Southwest Electric Co.
    Inventors: James Patrick Nunamaker, Ryan Joe Umber, Willian Aristides Martinez
  • Publication number: 20250068457
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a host interface; a network interface; and a programmable circuitry communicably coupled to the host interface and the network interface, the programmable circuitry comprising one or more processors to implement network interface functionality and to: determine portions of a set of computer vision (CV) processes to be deployed on the programmable circuitry and a host device, wherein the host device to be communicably coupled to the programmable network interface device; access instructions to cause the portions of the set of the CV processes to be deployed on the host device and the programmable network interface device; and wherein a media processing portion of the set of the CV processes is to be deployed to the programmable circuitry, and wherein the programmable circuitry is to utilize media processing hardware circuitry hosted by the apparatus to perform the media processing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Marcos Carranza, Karthik Kumar, Mariano Ortega De Mues, Mateo Guzman, Patrick Connor, Cesar Martinez-Spessot
  • Patent number: 11994836
    Abstract: A smart accessory device is designed to be used with a circuit breaker so as to be able to actuate an operating mechanism of the circuit breaker in order to either open or close the separable contacts of the circuit breaker. The accessory device can be one of a shunt trip, spring release, or under voltage release device. The accessory device continually executes diagnostics to determine whether the power being supplied by an external power source is sufficient to enable the accessory device to actuate the operating mechanism of the associated circuit breaker. If the accessory device determines that the power being supplied by the external source is insufficient, the device triggers an alarm in order to notify a user that the power source is not meeting the power requirements of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Martinez Garcia, Paul R. Rakus, James L. Lagree, David R. Rohn, Kevin Sippel
  • Patent number: 11978607
    Abstract: A smart accessory device includes an actuator and is designed to be used to actuate an operating mechanism of a circuit breaker in order to either open or close the separable contacts of the circuit breaker. The accessory can be one of a shunt trip, spring release, or under voltage release device. The actuator includes a solenoid and plunger. The accessory determines the operating condition of the actuator based on how much current flows through the coil when the power source provides power to the accessory device, and continually executes a coil diagnostic to determine the operating condition of the coil while power is being provided to the accessory device. If the accessory fails to trip the circuit breaker when required, the accessory can determine whether the failure was due to either of the solenoid or the plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Martinez Garcia, Paul R. Rakus, James L. Lagree, David R. Rohn, Kevin Sippel
  • Patent number: 11855435
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tripping open circuit interrupters based on the detection of an arc flash using an accessory arc flash detection module are disclosed. The housing of the arc flash detection module is structured to be installed within the frame of a circuit interrupter. The detection module communicates with light sensors structured to detect light from arc flash events, and includes a controller configured to communicate with an electronic trip unit of the circuit interrupter. In one embodiment, the detection module is configured to alert the electronic trip unit that light indicative of arc flash conditions has been detected such that the electronic trip unit can determine whether or not to initiate a trip after determining the magnitude of current flowing through the circuit interrupter. In another embodiment, the detection module is configured to directly actuate a trip of the circuit interrupter based on the detection of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: James L. Lagree, Christopher M. Finen, Patrick Martinez Garcia, Xavier Ignacio Pacheco Paulino
  • Publication number: 20230187919
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tripping open circuit interrupters based on the detection of an arc flash using an accessory arc flash detection module are disclosed. The housing of the arc flash detection module is structured to be installed within the frame of a circuit interrupter. The detection module communicates with light sensors structured to detect light from arc flash events, and includes a controller configured to communicate with an electronic trip unit of the circuit interrupter. In one embodiment, the detection module is configured to alert the electronic trip unit that light indicative of arc flash conditions has been detected such that the electronic trip unit can determine whether or not to initiate a trip after determining the magnitude of current flowing through the circuit interrupter. In another embodiment, the detection module is configured to directly actuate a trip of the circuit interrupter based on the detection of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: James L. Lagree, Christopher M. Finen, Patrick Martinez Garcia, Xavier Ignacio Pacheco Paulino
  • Publication number: 20220301801
    Abstract: A smart accessory device includes an actuator and is designed to be used to actuate an operating mechanism of a circuit breaker in order to either open or close the separable contacts of the circuit breaker. The accessory can be one of a shunt trip, spring release, or under voltage release device. The actuator includes a solenoid and plunger. The accessory determines the operating condition of the actuator based on how much current flows through the coil when the power source provides power to the accessory device, and continually executes a coil diagnostic to determine the operating condition of the coil while power is being provided to the accessory device. If the accessory fails to trip the circuit breaker when required, the accessory can determine whether the failure was due to either of the solenoid or the plunger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Patrick Martinez Garcia, Paul R. Rakus, James L. Lagree, David R. Rohn, Kevin Sippel
  • Publication number: 20220299971
    Abstract: A smart accessory device is designed to be used with a circuit breaker so as to be able to actuate an operating mechanism of the circuit breaker in order to either open or close the separable contacts of the circuit breaker. The accessory device can be one of a shunt trip, spring release, or under voltage release device. The accessory device continually executes diagnostics to determine whether the power being supplied by an external power source is sufficient to enable the accessory device to actuate the operating mechanism of the associated circuit breaker. If the accessory device determines that the power being supplied by the external source is insufficient, the device triggers an alarm in order to notify a user that the power source is not meeting the power requirements of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Patrick Martinez Garcia, Paul R. Rakus, James L. Lagree, David R. Rohn, Kevin Sippel
  • Patent number: 9115738
    Abstract: A connector for a straw construction kit includes a body having a central base portion and a plurality of fingers extending radially outward from the central base portion and spaced apart from one another. The central base portion has a notch formed therein and being accessible between a pair of fingers. The finger is configured for insertion into one straw. The connector can be mated to another connector to form another connector having a different shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: BLANK BUBBLE LLC
    Inventor: Patrick Martinez
  • Publication number: 20140376993
    Abstract: A connector for a straw construction kit includes a body having a central base portion and a plurality of fingers extending radially outward from the central base portion and spaced apart from one another. The central base portion has a notch formed therein and being accessible between a pair of fingers. The finger is configured for insertion into one straw. The connector can be mated to another connector to form another connector having a different shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Patrick Martinez
  • Publication number: 20110266744
    Abstract: The present invention, hereinafter referred as the Flip Coin Bouncer, is a variation on the classic game of Quarters. The object of the Flip Coin Bouncer is to flip a coin toward a specially designed goal in an effort to force opponents to take a drink. The game's playing unit is fashioned from a durable wood, cardboard, or plastic material, and measures approximately five and one-half inches in length, three and one-half inches in width, and one to one and one-half inches in depth. The base consists of an angled incline, culminating in an attached goal post. Shaped as a rectangle or, in another embodiment, as a pennant, the goal contains a centrally positioned hole for coins to pass through. The goal, as well as the base, is decorated with various sports themed logos. To support the goal within the base, a pen or similar object is attached and reflects the goal post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick Martinez, Isabel Jose Martinez, IV
  • Patent number: 7878668
    Abstract: An emergency lighting system comprising a housing further comprising a flat cover, wherein the flat cover automatically opens during an emergency condition; a removable light source located inside the housing further comprising a rechargeable battery and a wide angle LED light bulb, wherein the removable light source remains off under a normal condition and the light source automatically turns on in response to an emergency condition. The emergency lighting system may further comprise a fixed light source for continuous illumination during an emergency condition. Furthermore, the emergency lighting system may further comprise an electrical outlet for use during normal conditions. The emergency lighting system may be retrofitted into existing outlets or the emergency lighting system may further comprise outlet plugs to plug into an existing outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Emerge Products, LLC
    Inventor: Patrick Martinez
  • Publication number: 20100277889
    Abstract: An emergency lighting system comprising a housing further comprising a flat cover, wherein the flat cover automatically opens during an emergency condition; a removable light source located inside the housing further comprising a rechargeable battery and a wide angle LED light bulb, wherein the removable light source remains off under a normal condition and the light source automatically turns on in response to an emergency condition. The emergency lighting system may further comprise a fixed light source for continuous illumination during an emergency condition. Furthermore, the emergency lighting system may further comprise an electrical outlet for use during normal conditions. The emergency lighting system may be retrofitted into existing outlets or the emergency lighting system may further comprise outlet plugs to plug into an existing outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Patrick Martinez
  • Patent number: 7824046
    Abstract: An emergency lighting system comprising a housing further comprising a flat cover, wherein the flat cover automatically opens during an emergency condition; a removable light source located inside the housing further comprising a rechargeable battery and a wide angle LED light bulb, wherein the removable light source remains off under a normal condition and the light source automatically turns on in response to an emergency condition. The emergency lighting system may further comprise a fixed light source for continuous illumination during an emergency condition. Furthermore, the emergency lighting system may further comprise an electrical outlet for use during normal conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Emerge Products, LLC
    Inventor: Patrick Martinez
  • Patent number: 7645047
    Abstract: An emergency lighting system comprising a housing further comprising a flat cover, wherein the flat cover automatically opens during an emergency condition; a light source located inside the housing further comprising a rechargeable battery and a wide angle LED light bulb, wherein the light source remains off under a normal condition and the light source automatically turns on in response to an emergency condition, and wherein the light source is removable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Emerge Products, LLC
    Inventor: Patrick Martinez
  • Publication number: 20090185359
    Abstract: An emergency lighting system comprising a housing further comprising a flat cover, wherein the flat cover automatically opens during an emergency condition; a removable light source located inside the housing further comprising a rechargeable battery and a wide angle LED light bulb, wherein the removable light source remains off under a normal condition and the light source automatically turns on in response to an emergency condition. The emergency lighting system may further comprise a fixed light source for continuous illumination during an emergency condition. Furthermore, the emergency lighting system may further comprise an electrical outlet for use during normal conditions. The emergency lighting system may be retrofitted into existing outlets or the emergency lighting system may further comprise outlet plugs to plug into an existing outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Patrick Martinez
  • Publication number: 20080232081
    Abstract: An emergency lighting system comprising a housing further comprising a flat cover, wherein the flat cover automatically opens during an emergency condition; a light source located inside the housing further comprising a rechargeable battery and a wide angle LED light bulb, wherein the light source remains off under a normal condition and the light source automatically turns on in response to an emergency condition, and wherein the light source is removable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Patrick Martinez
  • Publication number: 20080232082
    Abstract: An emergency lighting system comprising a housing further comprising a flat cover, wherein the flat cover automatically opens during an emergency condition; a removable light source located inside the housing further comprising a rechargeable battery and a wide angle LED light bulb, wherein the removable light source remains off under a normal condition and the light source automatically turns on in response to an emergency condition. The emergency lighting system may further comprise a fixed light source for continuous illumination during an emergency condition. Furthermore, the emergency lighting system may further comprise an electrical outlet for use during normal conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Patrick Martinez
  • Patent number: D720817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Blank Bubble LLC
    Inventor: Patrick Martinez