Patents by Inventor Peter Sobotka
Peter Sobotka 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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Patent number: 11066197Abstract: Embodiments of a cell traverse for an aseptic region of a filling machine for filling packages with flowable products are provided. The cell traverse includes a frame structure with at least one first lateral longitudinal structure, at least one second lateral longitudinal structure opposite the first longitudinal structure, and a plurality of transverse elements arranged between the first and second longitudinal structures and connecting the longitudinal structures. Between the longitudinal structures and the transverse elements there are a plurality of cells of the cell traverse for receiving packages to be filled. At least some of the transverse elements are connected exclusively in an form-fit and/or force-fit manner to the longitudinal structures.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: SIG Technology AGInventors: Bernd Lünnemann, Klaus Naber, Thomas Vetten, Peter Sobotka
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Publication number: 20200140124Abstract: Embodiments of a cell traverse for an aseptic region of a filling machine for filling packages with flowable products are provided. The cell traverse includes a frame structure with at least one first lateral longitudinal structure, at least one second lateral longitudinal structure opposite the first longitudinal structure, and a plurality of transverse elements arranged between the first and second longitudinal structures and connecting the longitudinal structures. Between the longitudinal structures and the transverse elements there are a plurality of cells of the cell traverse for receiving packages to be filled. At least some of the transverse elements are connected exclusively in an form-fit and/or force-fit manner to the longitudinal structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: SIG Technology AGInventors: Bernd Lünnemann, Klaus Naber, Thomas Vetten, Thomas Cramer, Peter Sobotka
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Patent number: 9954577Abstract: A system for communicating BPL signals is provided, including a BPL modem having a first internal modem and a second internal modem, the first internal modem and the second internal modem each in communication with a RF combiner; the RF combiner in communication with a medium voltage power line; and wherein the RF combiner combines signals from the first internal modem and the second internal modem into a single signal, and communicates the single signal to the medium voltage power line.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: CORINEX COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATIONInventors: Sam Shi, Peter Sobotka, Brian Donnelly
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Patent number: 9829343Abstract: The disclosure relates to a meter for monitoring usage of power provided by a power transmission system to a site. The meter comprises: a communication module to generate communications carried over the transmission system; a relay having a first position connecting power from the transmission system to the site and a second position disconnecting power; a request manager module to process messages from a head end associated with the transmission system; a meter module connected to a power feed associated with the transmission system to provide readings relating to the power used at the site; an event manager module to evaluate new events queued in a message queue received by the meter and after evaluating the new events to send a message to the head end relating to the earliest event in the message queue; a connection manager module managing the power connection to the transmission system.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: CORINEX COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATIONInventors: Peter Sobotka, Xiao Ming Shi, Yan Long
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Publication number: 20170257145Abstract: A system for communicating BPL signals is provided, including a BPL modem having a first internal modem and a second internal modem, the first internal modem and the second internal modem each in communication with a RF combiner; the RF combiner in communication with a medium voltage power line; and wherein the RF combiner combines signals from the first internal modem and the second internal modem into a single signal, and communicates the single signal to the medium voltage power line.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2013Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Sam Shi, Peter Sobotka, Brian Donnelly
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Patent number: 9395208Abstract: The disclosure relates to a meter for monitoring usage of power provided by a power transmission system to a site and a related method. The meter comprises: a meter module connected to a power feed associated with the transmission system to provide readings relating to the power; a connection to a household AC power supply providing power to the meter; a rectifier circuit connected to the AC power to generate a DC power signal; a voltage detection circuit to detect a low voltage condition where an output from the rectifier circuit drops below an operational threshold for the meter and to generate a low voltage signal upon detection of same; and a message generation module for receiving the low voltage signal and for generating a power loss message for transmission carried on a message carrier having on a carrier having frequency between approximately 2 MHz and 30 MHz.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Corinex Communications Corp.Inventors: Peter Sobotka, Xiao Ming Shi, Yan Long
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Patent number: 9255816Abstract: The disclosure relates to a server, system and method for communicating with a meter at a remote premise through power transmission lines. The system comprises a head end with a server for collecting and analyzing data from meters; a power transmission network connected to the meters and to the head end; and a gateway. The network provides both power to the remote location and data communications; the network includes a first network providing a first voltage and a second network connected to the first network. The server comprises a processor and a memory module storing instructions for execution on the processor. The gateway is a bridge between the first and second networks. Network communications may follow Internet Protocol (IP) communication standards. Based on the load index, each meter can generate and send its response to the server and the server will be able to process its response.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Corinex Communications Corp.Inventors: Peter Sobotka, Xiao Ming Shi, Yan Long
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Publication number: 20150325114Abstract: The disclosure relates to a meter for monitoring usage of power provided by a power transmission system to a site. The meter comprises: a communication module to generate communications carried over the transmission system; a relay having a first position connecting power from the transmission system to the site and a second position disconnecting power; a request manager module to process messages from a head end associated with the transmission system; a meter module connected to a power feed associated with the transmission system to provide readings relating to the power used at the site; an event manager module to evaluate new events queued in a message queue received by the meter and after evaluating the new events to send a message to the head end relating to the earliest event in the message queue; a connection manager module managing the power connection to the transmission system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: CORINEX COMMUNICATIONS CORP.Inventors: Peter SOBOTKA, Xiao Ming SHI, Yan LONG
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Patent number: 9116013Abstract: The disclosure relates to a meter for monitoring usage of power provided by a power transmission system to a site. The meter comprises: a communication module to generate communications carried over the system; a request manager module to process messages received from a head end of the system; a meter module connected to a power feed of the system; a connection manager module to evaluate readings and data and to generate connection signals for the meter in view of the readings; and a relay having a first position where the power is connected to the site and a second position where the power is disconnected, the relay being controlled by the connection signals. The connection manager module generates a first signal for the relay to disconnect the power when an over-voltage condition or an over-current condition on the system has been detected.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Inventors: Peter Sobotka, Xiao Ming Shi, Yan Long
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Publication number: 20150212122Abstract: The disclosure relates to a meter for monitoring usage of power provided by a power transmission system to a site and a related method. The meter comprises: a meter module connected to a power feed associated with the transmission system to provide readings relating to the power; a connection to a household AC power supply providing power to the meter; a rectifier circuit connected to the AC power to generate a DC power signal; a voltage detection circuit to detect a low voltage condition where an output from the rectifier circuit drops below an operational threshold for the meter and to generate a low voltage signal upon detection of same; and a message generation module for receiving the low voltage signal and for generating a power loss message for transmission carried on a message carrier having on a carrier having frequency between approximately 2 MHz and 30 MHz.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: CORINEX COMMUNICATIONS CORP.Inventors: Peter SOBOTKA, Xiao Ming SHI, Yan LONG
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Publication number: 20150185046Abstract: The disclosure relates to a server, system and method for communicating with a meter at a remote premise through power transmission lines. The system comprises a head end with a server for collecting and analyzing data from meters; a power transmission network connected to the meters and to the head end; and a gateway. The network provides both power to the remote location and data communications; the network includes a first network providing a first voltage and a second network connected to the first network. The server comprises a processor and a memory module storing instructions for execution on the processor. The gateway is a bridge between the first and second networks. Network communications may follow Internet Protocol (IP) communication standards. Based on the load index, each meter can generate and send its response to the server and the server will be able to process its response.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: CORINEX COMMUNICATIONS CORP.Inventors: Peter SOBOTKA, Xiao Ming Shi, Yan Long
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Patent number: 9018939Abstract: The disclosure relates to a meter for monitoring usage of power provided by a power transmission system to a site. The meter comprises: a meter module connected to a power feed associated with the power transmission system to provide readings relating to the power; a messaging module to provide messages to the power transmission system; a connection to an alternating current (AC) power supply; a rectifier circuit connected to the AC power supply to generate a direct current (DC) power signal; a capacitive circuit connected to an output of the rectifier circuit, the capacitive circuit including a capacitor for storing a voltage for temporarily providing replacement power for the rectifier circuit; and a switching regulator circuit connected to the output of the rectifier circuit and the capacitive circuit, the switching regulator converting the DC voltage signal to a stepped down voltage signal for the meter module.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Corinex Communications CorporationInventors: Peter Sobotka, Xiao Ming Shi, Yan Long
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Patent number: 9000945Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system and method for communicating with a meter at a remote premise through power transmission lines. The system comprises a head end for collecting and analyzing data from the meter; a power transmission network connected to the meter and to the head end; and a gateway. The network provides both power to the remote location and data communications; the network includes a first network providing a first voltage and a second network connected to the first network and the remote location. The gateway is a bridge between the first and second networks; the gateway provides an interface communication point. The communications are carried over the network following Internet protocol (IP) communication standards.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Corinex Communications Corp.Inventors: Peter Sobotka, Xiao Ming Shi, Yan Long
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Patent number: 8242622Abstract: A method and system for communicating over neutral power lines is provided wherein the neutral power line is isolated from the ground line and other connections, such as with transformers, by using a plurality of ferrites. The ferrites are positioned between the connections to the neutral line and the outputs of a BPL modem.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Corinex Communications CorporationInventors: Fangxin Wang, Sam Shi, Peter Sobotka
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Publication number: 20120126790Abstract: The disclosure relates to a meter for monitoring usage of power provided by a power transmission system to a site. The meter comprises: a meter module connected to a power feed associated with the power transmission system to provide readings relating to the power; a messaging module to provide messages to the power transmission system; a connection to an alternating current (AC) power supply; a rectifier circuit connected to the AC power supply to generate a direct current (DC) power signal; a capacitive circuit connected to an output of the rectifier circuit, the capacitive circuit including a capacitor for storing a voltage for temporarily providing replacement power for the rectifier circuit; and a switching regulator circuit connected to the output of the rectifier circuit and the capacitive circuit, the switching regulator converting the DC voltage signal to a stepped down voltage signal for the meter module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Corinex Communications Corp.Inventors: Peter SOBOTKA, Xiao Ming SHI, Yan LONG
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Publication number: 20120126994Abstract: The disclosure relates to a meter for monitoring usage of power provided by a power transmission system to a site. The meter comprises: a communication module to generate communications carried over the system; a request manager module to process messages received from a head end of the system; a meter module connected to a power feed of the system; a connection manager module to evaluate readings and data and to generate connection signals for the meter in view of the readings; and a relay having a first position where the power is connected to the site and a second position where the power is disconnected, the relay being controlled by the connection signals. The connection manager module generates a first signal for the relay to disconnect the power when an over-voltage condition or an over-current condition on the system has been detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Corinex Communications Corp.Inventors: Peter SOBOTKA, Xiao Ming Shi, Yan Long
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Publication number: 20120126995Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system and method for communicating with a meter at a remote premise through power transmission lines. The system comprises a head end for collecting and analyzing data from the meter; a power transmission network connected to the meter and to the head end; and a gateway. The network provides both power to the remote location and data communications; the network includes a first network providing a first voltage and a second network connected to the first network and the remote location. The gateway is a bridge between the first and second networks; the gateway provides an interface communication point. The communications are carried over the network following Internet protocol (IP) communication standards.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Corinex Communications Corp.Inventors: Peter SOBOTKA, Xiao Ming SHI, Yan LONG
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Publication number: 20110182334Abstract: A method and system for communicating over neutral power lines is provided wherein the neutral power line is isolated from the ground line and other connections, such as with transformers, by using a plurality of ferrites. The ferrites are positioned between the connections to the neutral line and the outputs of a BPL modem.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: CORINEX COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATIONInventors: Fangxin Wang, Sam Shi, Peter Sobotka
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Publication number: 20110064009Abstract: A system for communicating BPL signals is provided, including a BPL modem having a first internal modem and a second internal modem, the first internal modem and the second internal modem each in communication with a RF combiner; the RF combiner in communication with a medium voltage power line; and wherein the RF combiner combines signals from the first internal modem and the second internal modem into a single signal, and communicates the single signal to the medium voltage power line.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Sam SHI, Peter SOBOTKA, Brian DONNELLY
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Publication number: 20080144544Abstract: A system for communicating BPL signals is provided, including a BPL modem having a first internal modem and a second internal modem, the first internal modem and the second internal modem each in communication with a RF combiner; the RF combiner in communication with a medium voltage power line; and wherein the RF combiner combines signals from the first internal modem and the second internal modem into a single signal, and communicates the single signal to the medium voltage power line.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Sam Shi, Peter Sobotka, Brian Donnelly