公开(公告)号：US07612971B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-03

申请号：US11763631

申请日：2007-06-15

Applicant: William James Premerlani ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Daniel Takashi Nakano

Inventor： William James Premerlani ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Daniel Takashi Nakano

IPC: H02H7/09

CPC classification number: F24F11/30

Abstract: HVAC systems implementing micro-electromechanical system based switching devices. Exemplary embodiments include a HVAC system, including a load motor, a main breaker micro electromechanical system (MEMS) switch, and a variable frequency drive (VFD) disposed between and electrically coupled to the load motor and the main breaker MEMS switch.

Abstract translation: HVAC系统实现基于微机电系统的开关设备。 示例性实施例包括HVAC系统，其包括负载电动机，主断路器微机电系统（MEMS）开关和设置在负载电动机和主断路器MEMS开关之间并且电耦合到负载电动机和主断路器MEMS开关的变频驱动器（VFD）。

公开(公告)号：US07554222B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-30

申请号：US11933856

申请日：2007-11-01

Applicant: Brent Charles Kumfer ,  William James Premerlani ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Kuna Venkat Satya Rama Kishore ,  John Park ,  Owen Schelenz

Inventor： Brent Charles Kumfer ,  William James Premerlani ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Kuna Venkat Satya Rama Kishore ,  John Park ,  Owen Schelenz

IPC: H02B1/24

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H9/42 ,  H01H9/541 ,  H01H47/00 ,  H01H2071/008 ,  Y10T307/747

Abstract: A current control device is disclosed. The current control device includes control circuitry integrally arranged with a current path and at least one micro electromechanical system (MEMS) switch pair disposed in the current path. The current control device further includes a hybrid arcless limiting technology (HALT) circuit connected in parallel with the at least one MEMS switch pair facilitating the opening of the at least one MEMS switch pair.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电流控制装置。 电流控制装置包括与电流路径整体布置的控制电路和设置在电流路径中的至少一个微机电系统（MEMS）开关对。 电流控制装置还包括与促进至少一个MEMS开关对的打开的至少一个MEMS开关对并联连接的混合无弧限制技术（HALT）电路。

公开(公告)号：US20090160584A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11962178

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: William James Premerlani ,  Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Xuefeng Wang ,  Marco Francesco Aimi

Inventor： William James Premerlani ,  Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Xuefeng Wang ,  Marco Francesco Aimi

IPC: H01P1/10

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H1/0036

Abstract: A MEMS switch is provided including a substrate, a movable actuator coupled to the substrate and having a first side and a second side, a first fixed electrode coupled to the substrate and positioned on the first side of the movable actuator to generate a first actuation force to pull the movable actuator toward a conduction state, and a second fixed electrode coupled to the substrate and positioned on the second side of the movable actuator to generate a second actuation force to pull the movable actuator toward a non-conducting state.

Abstract translation: 提供一种MEMS开关，其包括基板，耦合到基板并具有第一侧和第二侧的可移动致动器，耦合到基板并定位在可移动致动器的第一侧上的第一固定电极，以产生第一致动力 将可动致动器拉向导通状态，以及第二固定电极，其连接到基板并且定位在可动致动器的第二侧上，以产生第二致动力，以将可动致动器拉向非导通状态。

公开(公告)号：US20090159409A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11961737

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Xuefeng Wang ,  Marco Francesco Aimi ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

Inventor： Christopher Fred Keimel ,  Xuefeng Wang ,  Marco Francesco Aimi ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

IPC: H01H57/00

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H9/40 ,  H01H2001/0084 ,  H01H2057/006

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a MEMS switch is provided. The MEMS switch includes a substrate, a first and a second actuating element electrically coupled together, an anchor mechanically coupled to the substrate and supporting at least one of the first and second actuating elements, and a gate driver configured to actuate the first and second actuating elements.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个方面，提供一种MEMS开关。 MEMS开关包括基板，电耦合在一起的第一和第二致动元件，机械耦合到基板并支撑第一和第二致动元件中的至少一个的锚固件，以及配置成致动第一和第二致动元件的栅极驱动器 元素。

公开(公告)号：US20090107813A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US11931353

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Nicole Christine Reeves Hedges ,  Michael Solomon Idelchik ,  Owen Jannis Schelenz

Inventor： Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Nicole Christine Reeves Hedges ,  Michael Solomon Idelchik ,  Owen Jannis Schelenz

IPC: H01H57/00 ,  H02H3/08

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2059/0018 ,  H01H2071/008

Abstract: A system that includes micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry, such as may be made up of a plurality of micro-electromechanical switches, is provided. The plurality of micro-electromechanical switches may generally operate in a closed switching condition during system operation. A controller is coupled to the electromechanical switching circuitry. The controller may be configured to actuate at least one of the micro-electromechanical switches to a temporary open switching condition while a remainder of micro-electromechanical switches remains in the closed switching condition to conduct a load current and avoid interrupting system operation. The temporary open switching condition of the switch is useful to avoid a tendency of switch contacts to stick to one another.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括诸如可由多个微机电开关组成的微机电系统切换电路的系统。 在系统操作期间，多个微机电开关通常可以在闭合的开关状态下工作。 控制器耦合到机电开关电路。 控制器可以被配置为致动微机电开关中的至少一个到临时开路切换状态，而其余的微机电开关保持在闭合开关状态以进行负载电流并避免中断系统操作。 交换机的暂时开放切换条件对于避免开关触点彼此粘合的趋势是有用的。

公开(公告)号：US07490519B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-17

申请号：US11241049

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Kuna Venkat Satya Rama Kishore ,  Parag Thakre ,  Russell William Craddock ,  Peter Ken Kinnell ,  John Christopher Greenwood

Inventor： Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Kuna Venkat Satya Rama Kishore ,  Parag Thakre ,  Russell William Craddock ,  Peter Ken Kinnell ,  John Christopher Greenwood

IPC: G01L13/02 ,  G01L15/00

CPC classification number: G01L9/0019

Abstract: A differential pressure sensing system is provided. The sensing system includes a membrane layer having a channel extending diametrically therein, and including one or more cavities provided radially outbound of the channel and at least one resonant beam disposed in the channel and configured to oscillate at a desired frequency. The system further includes sensing circuitry configured to detect oscillation of the at least one resonant beam indicative of deformation in the membrane layer.

Abstract translation: 提供差压感测系统。 感测系统包括膜层，其具有在其中径向延伸的通道，并且包括设置在通道中径向出入的一个或多个空腔，以及设置在通道中并被配置为以期望频率振荡的至少一个谐振束。 该系统还包括感测电路，其被配置为检测指示膜层变形的至少一个谐振光束的振荡。

公开(公告)号：US20080310057A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US11763646

申请日：2007-06-15

Applicant: Brent Charles Kumfer ,  William James Premerlani ,  Robert Joseph Caggiano ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  David James Lesslie

Inventor： Brent Charles Kumfer ,  William James Premerlani ,  Robert Joseph Caggiano ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  David James Lesslie

IPC: H02H7/08 ,  G08B21/00 ,  H02P1/04

CPC classification number: H02H7/0855 ,  H01H9/541 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2071/008 ,  H02P1/16 ,  H02P29/02

Abstract: A motor starter is disclosed. The motor starter includes control circuitry integrally arranged with at least one current path and a processor included in the control circuitry. The motor starter further includes at least one processor algorithm residing on the processor, the at least one processor algorithm containing instructions to monitor characteristics of current on the at least one current path and to provide data pertaining to a condition of the at least one current path. The motor starter further includes a micro electromechanical system (MEMS) switch disposed on the at least one current path, the MEMS switch responsive to the control circuitry to facilitate the control of an electrical current, passing through the at least one current path.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电动机起动器。 电动机启动器包括与至少一个电流路径一体地布置的控制电路和包括在控制电路中的处理器。 电动机启动器还包括驻留在处理器上的至少一个处理器算法，所述至少一个处理器算法包含用于监视至少一个当前路径上的电流的特性的指令，以及提供与至少一个当前路径的条件有关的数据 。 电动机启动器还包括设置在至少一个电流路径上的微机电系统（MEMS）开关，所述MEMS开关响应于控制电路以便于通过至少一个电流路径的电流的控制。

公开(公告)号：US20080165457A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11621623

申请日：2007-01-10

Applicant: William James Premerlani ,  Fengfeng Tao ,  Joshua Isaac Wright ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  John Norton Park ,  Robert Joseph Caggiano ,  David James Lesslie ,  Brent Charles Kumfer ,  Charles Stephan Pitzen ,  Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  Edward Keith Howell

Inventor： William James Premerlani ,  Fengfeng Tao ,  Joshua Isaac Wright ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  John Norton Park ,  Robert Joseph Caggiano ,  David James Lesslie ,  Brent Charles Kumfer ,  Charles Stephan Pitzen ,  Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  Edward Keith Howell

IPC: H02H7/08 ,  H01H9/30 ,  H01H36/00

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H9/541 ,  H01H2071/008

Abstract: A motor starter is provided. The motor starter includes micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry. The system may further include solid state switching circuitry coupled in a parallel circuit with the electromechanical switching circuitry, and a controller coupled to the electromechanical switching circuitry and the solid state switching circuitry. The controller may be configured to perform selective switching of a load current from a motor connected to the motor starter. The switching may be performed between the electromechanical switching circuitry and the solid state switching circuitry in response to a load current condition appropriate to an operational capability of a respective one of the switching circuitries.

Abstract translation: 提供电机起动器。 电机起动器包括微机电系统开关电路。 该系统还可以包括与机电开关电路并联的固态开关电路，以及耦合到机电开关电路和固态开关电路的控制器。 控制器可以被配置为执行来自连接到电动机起动器的电动机的负载电流的选择性切换。 可以响应于适合于相应一个开关电路的操作能力的负载电流条件，在机电开关电路和固态开关电路之间执行开关。

公开(公告)号：US20080164961A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11866849

申请日：2007-10-03

Applicant: William James Premerlani ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  John Norton Park ,  Owen Jannis Schelenz ,  Maja Harfman Todorovic

Inventor： William James Premerlani ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  Kathleen Ann O'Brien ,  John Norton Park ,  Owen Jannis Schelenz ,  Maja Harfman Todorovic

IPC: H01H75/00 ,  H01H83/10

CPC classification number: H01H9/54 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H9/541 ,  H01H9/542 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2071/008

Abstract: A system that includes micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry is provided. The system may include a first over-current protection circuitry connected in a parallel circuit with the micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry for suppressing a voltage level across contacts of the micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry during a first switching event, such as a turn-on event. The system may further include a second over-current protection circuitry connected in a parallel circuit with the micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry for suppressing a current flow through the contacts of the micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry during a second switching event, such as a turn-off event.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括微机电系统切换电路的系统。 该系统可以包括与并联电路连接的微机电系统开关电路的第一过电流保护电路，用于在第一切换事件期间抑制微机电系统开关电路的触点之间的电压电平， 事件。 该系统还可以包括与微机电系统开关电路并联连接的第二过电流保护电路，用于在第二切换事件期间抑制通过微机电系统开关电路的触点的电流，例如 关闭事件。

公开(公告)号：US20070139829A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11314336

申请日：2005-12-20

Applicant: Stephen Arthur ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  William Premerlani ,  John Park ,  Ajit Achuthan ,  Wensen Wang ,  Joshua Wright ,  Kristina Korosi ,  Somashekhar Basavaraj

Inventor： Stephen Arthur ,  Kanakasabapathi Subramanian ,  William Premerlani ,  John Park ,  Ajit Achuthan ,  Wensen Wang ,  Joshua Wright ,  Kristina Korosi ,  Somashekhar Basavaraj

IPC: H02H7/00

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H9/541 ,  H01H2071/008

Abstract: A system is presented. The system includes a first micro-electromechanical system switch. Further, the system includes arc suppression circuitry coupled to the first micro-electromechanical system switch, wherein the arc suppression circuitry comprises a balanced diode bridge and is configured to facilitate suppression of an arc formation between contacts of the first micro-electromechanical system switch.

Abstract translation: 提出了一个系统。 该系统包括第一微机电系统开关。 此外，该系统包括耦合到第一微机电系统开关的消弧电路，其中消弧电路包括平衡二极管桥，并且被配置为便于抑制第一微机电系统开关的触点之间的电弧形成。