Patents by Inventor Paul A. Ringsrud

Paul A. Ringsrud 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: 10530977
    Abstract: Analysis systems can include both a test and measurement tool for generating measurement data representative of at least one parameter of a device under test and an imaging tool for generating image data representative of a target scene. An electrical isolation mechanism can electrically isolate a user operating the analysis tool from the test and measurement circuit through the imaging tool. The electrical isolation mechanism can include an insulating coating surrounding a part of the imaging tool having an opening proximate the imaging tool so that electromagnetic radiation can enter through the opening and reach the imaging tool. The opening can be sized so that a standard finger cannot penetrate the opening to within a predetermined distance of the imaging tool. Additionally or alternatively, a window positioned over the opening can prevent access to the imaging tool via the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Duncan N. Kearsley, Paul A. Ringsrud, Clark N. Huber
  • Patent number: 10139435
    Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring alternating current (AC) voltage of an insulated conductor (e.g., insulated wire) are provided, without requiring a galvanic connection between the conductor and a test electrode or probe. A non-galvanic contact (or “non-contact”) voltage measurement system includes a conductive sensor, an internal ground guard and a reference shield. A common mode reference voltage source is electrically coupled between the internal ground guard and the reference shield to generate an AC reference voltage which causes a reference current to pass through the conductive sensor. At least one processor receives a signal indicative of current flowing through the conductive sensor due to the AC reference voltage and the AC voltage in the insulated conductor, and determines the AC voltage in the insulated conductor based at least in part on the received signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald Steuer, Paul A. Ringsrud, Jeffrey Worones, Peter Radda, Christian Karl Schmitzer
  • Publication number: 20180136264
    Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring alternating current (AC) voltage of an insulated conductor (e.g., insulated wire) are provided, without requiring a galvanic connection between the conductor and a test electrode or probe. A non-galvanic contact (or “non-contact”) voltage measurement system includes a conductive sensor, an internal ground guard and a reference shield. A common mode reference voltage source is electrically coupled between the internal ground guard and the reference shield to generate an AC reference voltage which causes a reference current to pass through the conductive sensor. At least one processor receives a signal indicative of current flowing through the conductive sensor due to the AC reference voltage and the AC voltage in the insulated conductor, and determines the AC voltage in the insulated conductor based at least in part on the received signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Ronald Steuer, Paul A. Ringsrud, Jeffrey Worones, Peter Radda, Christian Karl Schmitzer
  • Patent number: 9735588
    Abstract: A system providing a power source includes an electrical input and multiple electrical outputs. The electrical input is couplable to a current clamp that selectively clamps around at least one electrical conductor. A transformer coupled to the electrical input receives an input electrical signal from the at least one electrical conductor and produces an output electrical signal that is electrically isolated from the input electrical signal. Conversion circuitry electrically converts the output electrical signal to a converted electrical signal that is usable to power multiple electrical devices. Distribution circuitry distributes the converted electrical signal to the multiple electrical outputs, wherein each electrical output is couplable to an electrical device to provide power to the electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Gilbert, David L. Epperson, Paul A. Ringsrud
  • Publication number: 20170078544
    Abstract: Analysis systems can include both a test and measurement tool for generating measurement data representative of at least one parameter of a device under test and an imaging tool for generating image data representative of a target scene. A processor in communication with the test and measurement circuit and the imaging tool can process measurement data and image data. Isolation circuitry can be configured to provide isolation between the imaging tool and the test and measurement circuit while permitting communication between the processor and each of the test and measurement tool and the imaging tool. A display for presenting measurement data and/or image data can be electrically isolated from the test and measurement tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Paul A. Ringsrud, Clark N. Huber
  • Publication number: 20170078545
    Abstract: Analysis systems can include both a test and measurement tool for generating measurement data representative of at least one parameter of a device under test and an imaging tool for generating image data representative of a target scene. An electrical isolation mechanism can electrically isolate a user operating the analysis tool from the test and measurement circuit through the imaging tool. The electrical isolation mechanism can include an insulating coating surrounding a part of the imaging tool having an opening proximate the imaging tool so that electromagnetic radiation can enter through the opening and reach the imaging tool. The opening can be sized so that a standard finger cannot penetrate the opening to within a predetermined distance of the imaging tool. Additionally or alternatively, a window positioned over the opening can prevent access to the imaging tool via the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Duncan N. Kearsley, Paul A. Ringsrud, Clark N. Huber
  • Publication number: 20160322831
    Abstract: A system providing a power source includes an electrical input and multiple electrical outputs. The electrical input is couplable to a current clamp that selectively clamps around at least one electrical conductor. A transformer coupled to the electrical input receives an input electrical signal from the at least one electrical conductor and produces an output electrical signal that is electrically isolated from the input electrical signal. Conversion circuitry electrically converts the output electrical signal to a converted electrical signal that is usable to power multiple electrical devices. Distribution circuitry distributes the converted electrical signal to the multiple electrical outputs, wherein each electrical output is couplable to an electrical device to provide power to the electrical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: John M. Gilbert, David L. Epperson, Paul A. Ringsrud