Patents by Inventor Steven A. Shaw
Steven A. Shaw 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: 11733272Abstract: A submersible current sensor for sensing a current in a submerged conductor includes: a split core current transformer constructed to generate an output representative of the current carried by the conductor, the split core having a first core member, a first winding disposed about at least a portion of the first core member; a second core member; and a second winding disposed about at least a portion of the second core member; and a housing, the housing including: a first housing member constructed to house the first core member and the first winding; and a second housing member constructed to house the second core member and the second winding.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth, David Raschka, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Bandeep Singh
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Patent number: 11073539Abstract: A split core current sensor a core subdivided into a first core section and a second core section, each of which have a first end and a second end. The first core section and the second core section are spaced apart by a gap. The sensor also includes a plurality of coil windings disposed about the core. A first coil winding is disposed proximate to the first end of the first core section; a second coil winding is disposed proximate to the second end of the first core section; a third coil winding is disposed proximate to the first end of the second core section; and a fourth coil winding is disposed proximate to a second end of the second core section. Each of the first core section and the second core section include a central portion disposed between the first and second ends that is free of coil windings.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth
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Publication number: 20210190831Abstract: A submersible current sensor for sensing a current in a submerged conductor includes: a split core current transformer constructed to generate an output representative of the current carried by the conductor, the split core having a first core member, a first winding disposed about at least a portion of the first core member; a second core member; and a second winding disposed about at least a portion of the second core member; and a housing, the housing including: a first housing member constructed to house the first core member and the first winding; and a second housing member constructed to house the second core member and the second winding.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth, David Raschka, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Bandeep Singh
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Patent number: 10935575Abstract: A submersible current sensor for sensing a current in a submerged conductor includes: a split core current transformer constructed to generate an output representative of the current carried by the conductor, the split core having a first core member, a first winding disposed about at least a portion of the first core member; a second core member; and a second winding disposed about at least a portion of the second core member; and a housing, the housing including: a first housing member constructed to house the first core member and the first winding; and a second housing member constructed to house the second core member and the second winding.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth, David Raschka, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Bandeep Singh
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Patent number: 10794934Abstract: Instrument transformer for power grid conductor includes: a current sensing device having a secondary coil winding through which a power grid primary conductor is capable of extending and connecting to a primary conductor connector, a first low voltage (LV) lead connected to the secondary coil winding and a LV connector, and a first high voltage (HV) lead connected between the primary conductor connector and a HV connector, the voltage sensing device having a core with a primary coil winding, a second HV lead connected between a HV connector and primary coil winding, a grounding conductor connected between the primary coil winding and an output terminal, a second LV lead connected between a LV connector and output terminal, wherein the current and voltage sensing devices are electrically connected via HV and LV connectors, and wherein the current and voltage sensing devices are separable when corresponding HV and LV connectors are disconnected.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Bandeep Singh, David Raschka, Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Nirmal Paudel
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Publication number: 20190204362Abstract: Instrument transformer for power grid conductor includes: a current sensing device having a secondary coil winding through which a power grid primary conductor is capable of extending and connecting to a primary conductor connector, a first low voltage (LV) lead connected to the secondary coil winding and a LV connector, and a first high voltage (HV) lead connected between the primary conductor connector and a HV connector, the voltage sensing device having a core with a primary coil winding, a second HV lead connected between a HV connector and primary coil winding, a grounding conductor connected between the primary coil winding and an output terminal, a second LV lead connected between a LV connector and output terminal, wherein the current and voltage sensing devices are electrically connected via HV and LV connectors, and wherein the current and voltage sensing devices are separable when corresponding HV and LV connectors are disconnected.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2018Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Bandeep Singh, David Raschka, Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Nirmal Paudel
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Publication number: 20190146008Abstract: A split core current sensor a core subdivided into a first core section and a second core section, each of which have a first end and a second end. The first core section and the second core section are spaced apart by a gap. The sensor also includes a plurality of coil windings disposed about the core. A first coil winding is disposed proximate to the first end of the first core section; a second coil winding is disposed proximate to the second end of the first core section; a third coil winding is disposed proximate to the first end of the second core section; and a fourth coil winding is disposed proximate to a second end of the second core section. Each of the first core section and the second core section include a central portion disposed between the first and second ends that is free of coil windings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth
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Publication number: 20190128927Abstract: A submersible current sensor for sensing a current in a submerged conductor includes: a split core current transformer constructed to generate an output representative of the current carried by the conductor, the split core having a first core member, a first winding disposed about at least a portion of the first core member; a second core member; and a second winding disposed about at least a portion of the second core member; and a housing, the housing including: a first housing member constructed to house the first core member and the first winding; and a second housing member constructed to house the second core member and the second winding.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Steven A. Shaw, Vivek Siddharth, David Raschka, Jaroslaw Wojciech Chorzepa, Bandeep Singh
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Patent number: 9472337Abstract: An electrostatic shield for controlling the electrostatic field between a high voltage conductor and a low voltage conductor in an instrument transformer is provided. The instrument transformer has a current transformer and a voltage transformer. The current transformer has a split core which includes a first core segment and a second core segment. When the first core segment adjoins the second core segment, a current transformer is formed, having a core formed from the first and second core segments. The high voltage conductor runs between the first and second core segments of the current transformer. The first core segment is encapsulated in a polymer resin and when encapsulated, forms a first encasement. The second core segment has a low voltage winding mounted thereon. The electrostatic shield is disposed between the low voltage winding and the high voltage conductor. A second encasement is formed by encapsulating the electrostatic shield, low voltage winding and second core segment in a polymer resin.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Steven A. Shaw, Jashbhai S. Patel
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Patent number: 9020884Abstract: A computer system for storing of business information to be transferred from a consultant to a buyer includes a database system for maintaining configurable business information organized into a plurality of information components and a server connected to the database system and connectable to the buyer and the consultant. The server is operable to receive a selection of an information component and configure the information component in accordance with consultant instructions. The configuration includes establishing a data value library and creating an information setting the server is operable to integrate the information setting into at least one work flow entity and integrate the at least one work flow entity into a process design.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: IQNavigator, Inc.Inventors: Andrew A. Cullen, III, Steven A. Shaw, Leonid Zilberman
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Patent number: 8919584Abstract: A mounting frame for removeably mounting one or more electrical devices has a base, a mounting bracket and a plurality of platforms for mounting the electrical devices thereon. The mounting bracket has openings for engaging with mounting bolts on a utility pole or other support structure. The mounting frame is balanced and has an eye bolt for elevating the frame to the desired level on the support structure during installation.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Steven A. Shaw, Thomas L. Stallings, Brent J. Ackermann, Harshavardhan M. Karandikar
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Publication number: 20140232509Abstract: An electrostatic shield for controlling the electrostatic field between a high voltage conductor and a low voltage conductor in an instrument transformer is provided. The instrument transformer has a current transformer and a voltage transformer. The current transformer has a split core which includes a first core segment and a second core segment. When the first core segment adjoins the second core segment, a current transformer is formed, having a core formed from the first and second core segments. The high voltage conductor runs between the first and second core segments of the current transformer. The first core segment is encapsulated in a polymer resin and when encapsulated, forms a first encasement. The second core segment has a low voltage winding mounted thereon. The electrostatic shield is disposed between the low voltage winding and the high voltage conductor. A second encasement is formed by encapsulating the electrostatic shield, low voltage winding and second core segment in a polymer resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: ABB Technology AGInventors: Steven A. Shaw, Jashbhai S. Patel
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Patent number: 8749226Abstract: An instrument transformer for measuring properties of electricity in a power line is provided. The instrument transformer includes a cover section releasably secured to a base section. The cover section includes a first core segment encapsulated in a first encasement formed from a polymer resin. The base section includes a second core segment with a low voltage winding mounted thereto and a voltage transformer, all of which are encapsulated in a second encasement formed from a polymer resin. When the cover section and the base section are secured together, the first core segment adjoins the second core segment, thereby forming a current transformer having a core formed from the first and second core segments. A method for making the instrument transformer includes the connection of the cover section to the base section to form a passage through which a high voltage conductor may extend.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Jashbhai S. Patel, Brent J. Ackermann, Steven A. Shaw, Thomas L. Stallings
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Patent number: 8364557Abstract: A method of facilitating a project bid process includes generating a buyer-associated bid request utilizing at least a portion of bid item selections of a stored bid item list, transmitting the buyer-associated bid request to at least one supplier for solicitation of a supplier bid response to be generated with the bid item selections utilized in the buyer-associated bid request, generating a supplier-associated bid request utilizing at least a portion of the bid item selections utilized in the buyer-associated bid request, and transmitting the supplier-associated bid request to at least one subcontracting entity for solicitation of a subcontracting-entity bid response to be generated with the bid item selections utilized in the supplier-associated bid request.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Volt Information Sciences Inc.Inventors: Andrew A. Cullen, III, Steven A. Shaw
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Publication number: 20120255920Abstract: A mounting frame for removeably mounting one or more electrical devices has a base, a mounting bracket and a plurality of platforms for mounting the electrical devices thereon. The mounting bracket has openings for engaging with mounting bolts on a utility pole or other support structure. The mounting frame is balanced and has an eye bolt for elevating the frame to the desired level on the support structure during installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Steven A. Shaw, Thomas L. Stallings, Brent J. Ackermann, Harshavardhan M. Karandikar
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Publication number: 20110279207Abstract: An instrument transformer for measuring properties of electricity in a power line is provided. The instrument transformer includes a cover section releasably secured to a base section. The cover section includes a first core segment encapsulated in a first encasement formed from a polymer resin. The base section includes a second core segment with a low voltage winding mounted thereto and a voltage transformer, all of which are encapsulated in a second encasement formed from a polymer resin. When the cover section and the base section are secured together, the first core segment adjoins the second core segment, thereby forming a current transformer having a core formed from the first and second core segments. A method for making the instrument transformer further comprises the connection of the cover section to the base section to form a passage through which a high voltage conductor may extend.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: ABB Technology AGInventors: Jashbhai S. Patel, Brent J. Ackermann, Steven A. Shaw, Thomas L. Stallings
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Patent number: 8041616Abstract: An outsourced service level agreement (SLA) deliverable management method includes configuring SLA client and secondary SLA provider master data, procuring a secondary SLA provider provision services network, administering a secondary SLA provider human resource network, processing an SLA client provisioning requirement, processing an SLA provisioning service voucher, and processing payment of an SLA provisioning work order.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Volt Information Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Andrew A. Cullen, III, Steven A. Shaw
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Publication number: 20110055041Abstract: A method includes configuring a labor pool, the labor pool including a plurality of human resources in a first workforce sector. In addition, the method includes configuring a plurality of business entities operating in a second workforce sector that is distinct from the first workforce sector. The configuration of a plurality of business entities includes storing job-opening information for a plurality of job openings. Further, the method includes normalizing the labor pool to a human-capital management (HCM) taxonomy. Additionally, the method includes normalizing the plurality of job openings to the HCM taxonomy. The method also includes facilitating a redeployment of at least one human resource in the normalized labor pool from the first workforce sector to the second workforce sector. The facilitating includes matching the at least one human resource to at least one job opening in the normalized plurality of job openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Steven A. Shaw, Wyatt Wasicek, Scott C. Thornburg, Andrew A. Cullen
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Patent number: D644605Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Steven A. Shaw, Brent J. Ackermann
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Patent number: D662806Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Steven A. Shaw, Tom Stallings, Brent J. Ackermann, Harshavardhan M. Karandikar