Patents by Inventor Philip R. Aldag
Philip R. Aldag 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: 20240118326Abstract: The present disclosure is a system and method for virtualized energy metering. The virtualized energy metering is performed via a power distribution system including power modules that include voltage and/or current sensing circuitry. Each power module may include a processor unit configured to transform incoming analog signals into time-correlated digital data. The data captured by a first power module may be sent to a second power module that further analyzes and/or aggregates the digital data and reports out the analyzed/aggregated data to a user, including aggregated energy-related parameters. The system and method may facilitate the efficient sensing, measurement, and calculation of energy metering parameters, with greater optimization of monitoring resources, reduced complexity of hardware, and lower solution costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Kevin R. Ferguson, Philip R. Aldag, Rodolfo Rosas, Jason Armstrong
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Patent number: 11249122Abstract: The present system relates to a power topology mapping system for identifying which one of one or more equipment components are being powered from a specific phase of a multi-phase AC power source. The system makes use of a plurality of power receiving subsystems which each receive an AC power signal from at least one phase of the multi-phase AC power source. Each power receiving subsystem has a communications card, an identification designation unique to it, and a controller. One of the power receiving subsystems is designated as a reference power domain component. The controllers each carry out phase angle measurements associated with the AC power signal being received by its power receiving subsystem. A topology mapping subsystem is included which analyzes phase angle measurement data reported by the power receiving subsystems and determines which subsystem is being powered by which phase of the multi-phase AC signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Vertiv CorporationInventors: Kevin R. Ferguson, Philip R. Aldag, Michael Lukehart, Rodolfo Rosas, Zachary Sadecki
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Publication number: 20210063453Abstract: The present system relates to a power topology mapping system for identifying which one of one or more equipment components are being powered from a specific phase of a multi-phase AC power source. The system makes use of a plurality of power receiving subsystems which each receive an AC power signal from at least one phase of the multi-phase AC power source. Each power receiving subsystem has a communications card, an identification designation unique to it, and a controller. One of the power receiving subsystems is designated as a reference power domain component. The controllers each carry out phase angle measurements associated with the AC power signal being received by its power receiving subsystem. A topology mapping subsystem is included which analyzes phase angle measurement data reported by the power receiving subsystems and determines which subsystem is being powered by which phase of the multi-phase AC signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Kevin R. FERGUSON, Philip R. ALDAG, Michael LUKEHART, Rodolfo ROSAS, Zachary SADECKI
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Patent number: 8450874Abstract: The present invention is related to user managed power systems with security. The invention encompasses a method and system of managing a power system wherein a data center user determines whether there is a desire to control remote power supply socket assigned to the user's data module. The data center user is able to sign into the remote power supply through a security protocol. Then the data center user can gain control over the remote power supply socket assigned to the user's data module. Finally, this allows the data center user to remotely control the power supply socket assigned to the user's data module.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Liebert CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Ratcliff, Philip R. Aldag
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Patent number: 8264099Abstract: A portable display module for a power strip. The power strip having a power rail having a power bus and a communications bus. The power entry module and one or more receptacle modules mounted on the power rail. The portable display module includes a plurality of selectable views for displaying information on the display screen that the portable display modules receives from the power entry module and the one or more receptacle modules.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Liebert CorporationInventors: Philip R. Aldag, Kevin R. Ferguson, Michael Wassermann
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Patent number: 8207627Abstract: An adaptive power strip has a power rail. A power entry module and one or more receptacle modules having plug receptacles are mounted on the power rail. The power entry module has a power inlet to which a source of power can be coupled. The power entry module distributes power from the power source to the power rail. The receptacle modules distribute power from the power rail to the respective plug receptacles. In an aspect, the power entry module has a communications module that discovers receptacle modules on the power rail having data communications capability and if a receptacle module does not have a unique identifier assigned to it, assigns a unique identifier to the receptacle module that the receptacle module stores in a memory. The communications modules also retrieves from each receptacle module having data communications capability, information about the characteristics of the receptacle module that the communications module stores in a memory.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Liebert CorporationInventors: Philip R. Aldag, Kevin R. Ferguson, Michael Wassermann
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Publication number: 20110244715Abstract: An adaptive power strip has a power rail. A power entry module and one or more receptacle modules having plug receptacles are mounted on the power rail. The power entry module has a power inlet to which a source of power can be coupled. The power entry module distribute power from the power source to the power rail. The receptacle modules distribute power from the power rail tot the respective plug receptacles. In an aspect, the power entry module has a communications module that discovers receptacle modules on the power rail having data communications capability and if a receptacle module does not have a unique identifier assigned to it, assigns a unique identifier to the receptacle module that the receptacle module stores in a memory. The communications modules also retrieves from each receptacle module having data communications capability, information about the characteristics of the receptacle module that the communications module stores in a memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Liebert CorporationInventors: Philip R. Aldag, Michael Wassermann, Kevin R. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20110237097Abstract: An adaptive power strip has a power rail. A power entry module and one or more receptacle modules having plug receptacles are mounted on the power rail. The power entry module has a power inlet to which a source of power can be coupled. The power entry module distribute power from the power source to the power rail. The receptacle modules distribute power from the power rail tot the respective plug receptacles. In an aspect, the power entry module has a communications module that discovers receptacle modules on the power rail having data communications capability and if a receptacle module does not have a unique identifier assigned to it, assigns a unique identifier to the receptacle module that the receptacle module stores in a memory. The communications modules also retrieves from each receptacle module having data communications capability, information about the characteristics of the receptacle module that the communications module stores in a memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: Liebert CorporationInventors: Philip R. Aldag, Michael Wassermann, Kevin R. Ferguson
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Patent number: 7987248Abstract: The present invention is related to a method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling devices comprising connecting an external manager to a communication protocol, connecting a first device to the external manager, assigning an IP address to said first device publishing a second IP address from the first device, connecting a second device to said first device such that it obtains the said second IP address, publishing a third IP address from said second device.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Liebert CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Ratcliff, Philip R. Aldag
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Patent number: 7982335Abstract: An adaptive power strip has a power rail. A power entry module and one or more receptacle modules having plug receptacles are mounted on the power rail. The power entry module has a power inlet to which a source of power can be coupled. The power entry module distribute power from the power source to the power rail. The receptacle modules distribute power from the power rail tot the respective plug receptacles. In an aspect, the power entry module has a communications module that discovers receptacle modules on the power rail having data communications capability and if a receptacle module does not have a unique identifier assigned to it, assigns a unique identifier to the receptacle module that the receptacle module stores in a memory. The communications modules also retrieves from each receptacle module having data communications capability, information about the characteristics of the receptacle module that the communications module stores in a memory.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Liebert CorporationInventors: Philip R. Aldag, Michael Wassermann, Kevin R. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20110035471Abstract: The present invention is related to a method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling devices comprising connecting an external manager to a communication protocol, connecting a first device to the external manager, assigning an IP address to said first device publishing a second IP address from the first device, connecting a second device to said first device such that it obtains the said second IP address, publishing a third IP address from said second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: LIEBERT CORPORATIONInventors: Gregory W. RATCLIFF, Philip R. ALDAG
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Patent number: 7860955Abstract: The present invention is related to a method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling devices comprising connecting an external manager to a communication protocol, connecting a first device to the external manager, assigning an IP address to said first device publishing a second IP address from the first device, connecting a second device to said first device such that it obtains the said second IP address, publishing a third IP address from said second device.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Liebert CorporationInventors: Gregory W. Ratcliff, Philip R. Aldag
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Publication number: 20090236909Abstract: An adaptive power strip has a power rail. A power entry module and one or more receptacle modules having plug receptacles are mounted on the power rail. The power entry module has a power inlet to which a source of power can be coupled. The power entry module distribute power from the power source to the power rail. The receptacle modules distribute power from the power rail tot the respective plug receptacles. In an aspect, the power entry module has a communications module that discovers receptacle modules on the power rail having data communications capability and if a receptacle module does not have a unique identifier assigned to it, assigns a unique identifier to the receptacle module that the receptacle module stores in a memory. The communications modules also retrieves from each receptacle module having data communications capability, information about the characteristics of the receptacle module that the communications module stores in a memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: Liebert CorporationInventors: Philip R. Aldag, Michael Wassermann, Kevin R. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20080140813Abstract: The present invention is related to a method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling devices comprising connecting an external manager to a communication protocol, connecting a first device to the external manager, assigning an IP address to said first device publishing a second IP address from the first device, connecting a second device to said first device such that it obtains the said second IP address, publishing a third IP address from said second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: LIEBERT CORPORATIONInventors: Gregory W. RATCLIFF, Philip R. ALDAG
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Publication number: 20080136607Abstract: The present invention is related to user managed power systems with security. The invention encompasses a method and system of managing a power system wherein a data center user determines whether there is a desire to control remote power supply socket assigned to the user's data module. The data center user is able to sign into the remote power supply through a security protocol. Then the data center user can gain control over the remote power supply socket assigned to the user's data module. Finally, this allows the data center user to remotely control the power supply socket assigned to the user's data module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: LIEBERT CORPORATIONInventors: Gregory W. RATCLIFF, Philip R. ALDAG
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Patent number: 7255640Abstract: The present invention provides a cable-air management adapter system (“CAMAS”) that addresses airflow, heat buildup and cable routing concerns in enclosures that house electronic equipment. The CAMAS allows users to work from a single frame to increase an enclosure's size by adding multiple expansion channels that form a platform on which multiple airflow, heat dissipation and cable support management options are installed, eliminating the need to replace the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Liebert CorporationInventors: Philip R. Aldag, Brad L. Reinbolt
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Publication number: 20040190270Abstract: The present invention provides a cable-air management adapter system (“CAMAS”) that addresses airflow, heat buildup and cable routing concerns in enclosures that house electronic equipment. The CAMAS allows users to work from a single frame to increase an enclosure's size by adding multiple expansion channels that form a platform on which multiple airflow, heat dissipation and cable support management options are installed, eliminating the need to replace the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Philip R. Aldag, Brad L. Reinbolt