Patents by Inventor Ronald Albert Kupiec

Ronald Albert Kupiec 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).

  • Apparatus, systems and methods providing diagnostic and programming access to intelligent electronic devices in electrical power installations
    Patent number: 10206112
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing a remote user computing system with secure wireless diagnostic and programming access to an IED operatively coupled with electrical substation equipment are disclosed. An exemplary apparatus comprises a portable computer system comprising a processor and one or more non-transitory memory media storing executable instructions and a cellular modem in operative communication with one another. An antenna external to the portable computer system is adapted to be operatively coupled with the cellular modem and physically positionable independently from the portable computer system. A communication interface adapted to establish a physical electronic communication link between the portable computer system and the IED. The portable computer system, the antenna and the communication interface being provided in a human portable kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Kenneth James Bryar, Ronald Albert Kupiec
  • APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS PROVIDING DIAGNOSTIC AND PROGRAMMING ACCESS TO INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN ELECTRICAL POWER INSTALLATIONS
    Publication number: 20180167815
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing a remote user computing system with secure wireless diagnostic and programming access to an IED operatively coupled with electrical substation equipment are disclosed. An exemplary apparatus comprises a portable computer system comprising a processor and one or more non-transitory memory media storing executable instructions and a cellular modem in operative communication with one another. An antenna external to the portable computer system is adapted to be operatively coupled with the cellular modem and physically positionable independently from the portable computer system. A communication interface adapted to establish a physical electronic communication link between the portable computer system and the IED. The portable computer system, the antenna and the communication interface being provided in a human portable kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Kenneth James Bryar, Ronald Albert Kupiec