公开(公告)号：US20120250193A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13077897

申请日：2011-03-31

Applicant: Adam KEVELOS ,  Michael OSTROVSKY ,  Aleksandr ARONOV, JR.

Inventor： Adam KEVELOS ,  Michael OSTROVSKY ,  Aleksandr ARONOV, JR.

IPC: H02H3/02 ,  G01R31/14

CPC classification number: H02H3/335 ,  H02H3/044

Abstract: One embodiment relates to a fault circuit interrupter comprising at least one grounded neutral sensor and at least one test circuit configured to test the grounded neutral sensor. A further embodiment can also include at least one fault circuit which is configured to detect a current sent from the grounded neutral sensor. The device can also include a line side phase line, a line side neutral line, and a test line coupled to the line side neutral line and extending from a first region on the line side neutral line to a second region on the line side neutral line, with the grounded neutral sensor being positioned between the first region and the second region on the line side neutral line. This test circuit can comprise a switch, such as a manually operatable switch or it can comprise any one of solid state circuitry, a transistor, and/or a silicon controlled rectifier. The device can also include a differential sensor and at least one second test circuit configured to directly test differential sensor. The device can also include a processor in communication with any one of the above test circuits, wherein the processor is configured to initiate a self-test. At least one embodiment of the invention can also include a process for testing a fault circuit. This process includes creating a simulated grounded neutral fault, determining whether the simulated grounded neutral fault is correctly detected, and then indicating a result of the test to a user.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例涉及包括至少一个接地中性点传感器和配置成测试接地中性点传感器的至少一个测试电路的故障电路断续器。 另一实施例还可以包括至少一个故障电路，其被配置为检测从接地的中性点传感器发送的电流。 该装置还可以包括线侧相线，线侧中性线和耦合到线路侧中性线的测试线，并且从线侧中性线上的第一区域延伸到线侧中性线上的第二区域 接地的中性点传感器位于线路中性线上的第一区域和第二区域之间。 该测试电路可以包括诸如手动可操作开关的开关，或者它可以包括固态电路，晶体管和/或可控硅整流器中的任何一个。 该装置还可以包括差分传感器和被配置为直接测试差分传感器的至少一个第二测试电路。 该设备还可以包括与上述测试电路中的任何一个通信的处理器，其中处理器被配置为启动自检。 本发明的至少一个实施例还可以包括用于测试故障电路的过程。 该过程包括创建模拟接地中性故障，确定模拟的接地中性故障是否被正确检测，然后向用户指示测试结果。

公开(公告)号：US08526144B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US13077897

申请日：2011-03-31

Applicant: Adam Kevelos ,  Michael Ostrovsky ,  Aleksandr Aronov, Jr.

Inventor： Adam Kevelos ,  Michael Ostrovsky ,  Aleksandr Aronov, Jr.

IPC: H02H3/00

CPC classification number: H02H3/335 ,  H02H3/044

Abstract: There is a fault circuit interrupter comprising at least one grounded neutral sensor and at least one test circuit configured to test the grounded neutral sensor. A further embodiment can also include at least one fault circuit which is configured to detect a current sent from the grounded neutral sensor. The device can also include a line side phase line, a line side neutral line, and a test line coupled to the line side neutral line and extending from a first region on the line side neutral line to a second region on the line side neutral line, with the grounded neutral sensor being positioned between the first region and the second region on the line side neutral line. This test circuit can comprise a switch, such as a manually operatable switch or it can comprise any one of solid state circuitry, a transistor, and/or a silicon controlled rectifier.

Abstract translation: 存在故障电路断续器，其包括至少一个接地中性点传感器和至少一个被配置为测试接地中性点传感器的测试电路。 另一实施例还可以包括至少一个故障电路，其被配置为检测从接地的中性点传感器发送的电流。 该装置还可以包括线侧相线，线侧中性线和耦合到线路侧中性线的测试线，并且从线侧中性线上的第一区域延伸到线侧中性线上的第二区域 接地的中性点传感器位于线路中性线上的第一区域和第二区域之间。 该测试电路可以包括诸如手动可操作开关的开关，或者它可以包括固态电路，晶体管和/或可控硅整流器中的任何一个。

公开(公告)号：US20120257316A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-11

申请号：US13083786

申请日：2011-04-11

Applicant: Michael KAMOR ,  Adam KEVELOS

Inventor： Michael KAMOR ,  Adam KEVELOS

IPC: H02H3/16

CPC classification number: H01H83/04 ,  H01H2071/042 ,  H01H2083/201

Abstract: Electrical load controls are provided which include an electrical switch assembly and a fault protection device within a common housing. The switch assembly includes an actuator, and is responsive to actuation of the actuator to switch ON or OFF electricity to the load. The protection device automatically responds to a fault condition by overriding the switch assembly by automatically blocking electrical connection between phase input and output terminals and neutral input and output terminals of the load control. The actuator includes a single external interface element. In one embodiment, actuation of the actuator switches ON or OFF electricity via control of the fault protection device, and in another embodiment, movement of the interface away from the housing exposes within the housing an internal user interface for the fault protection device.

Abstract translation: 提供了电气负载控制，其包括在公共壳体内的电开关组件和故障保护装置。 开关组件包括致动器，并且响应于致动器的致动以将负载打开或关闭电。 保护装置通过自动阻断相位输入和输出端子与负载控制的空档输入和输出端子之间的电气连接来覆盖开关组件，自动响应故障状态。 致动器包括单个外部接口元件。 在一个实施例中，致动器通过故障保护装置的控制来接通或断开电力，并且在另一个实施例中，接口远离壳体的移动在壳体内暴露出用于故障保护装置的内部用户接口。

公开(公告)号：US20120039086A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US12856387

申请日：2010-08-13

Applicant: Ronald JANSEN ,  Michael KAMOR ,  Adam KEVELOS ,  Walter ANCIPIUK

Inventor： Ronald JANSEN ,  Michael KAMOR ,  Adam KEVELOS ,  Walter ANCIPIUK

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/7172 ,  H01H9/182 ,  H01H83/02 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R24/78 ,  H01R25/006 ,  H01R2103/00

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to an electrical device having illumination comprising a housing and at least one light pipe extending along a longitudinal axis, inside the housing. There is at least one light disposed in the housing and being positioned adjacent to the light pipe. The light has a radiation pattern having a corresponding peak radiation pattern direction which extends along the longitudinal axis of the light pipe.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种具有照明的电气设备，其包括壳体和在壳体内部沿着纵向轴线延伸的至少一个光管。 设置在壳体中的至少一个光并且邻近光管定位。 光具有沿着光管的纵向轴线延伸的相应的峰值辐射图案方向的辐射图案。

公开(公告)号：US08717718B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US13083786

申请日：2011-04-11

Applicant: Michael Kamor ,  Adam Kevelos

Inventor： Michael Kamor ,  Adam Kevelos

IPC: H02H3/00 ,  H02H9/08

CPC classification number: H01H83/04 ,  H01H2071/042 ,  H01H2083/201

Abstract: Electrical load controls are provided which include an electrical switch assembly and a fault protection device within a common housing. The switch assembly includes an actuator, and is responsive to actuation of the actuator to switch ON or OFF electricity to the load. The protection device automatically responds to a fault condition by overriding the switch assembly by automatically blocking electrical connection between phase input and output terminals and neutral input and output terminals of the load control. The actuator includes a single external interface element. In one embodiment, actuation of the actuator switches ON or OFF electricity via control of the fault protection device, and in another embodiment, movement of the interface away from the housing exposes within the housing an internal user interface for the fault protection device.

Abstract translation: 提供了电气负载控制，其包括在公共壳体内的电开关组件和故障保护装置。 开关组件包括致动器，并且响应于致动器的致动以将负载打开或关闭电。 保护装置通过自动阻断相位输入和输出端子与负载控制的空档输入和输出端子之间的电气连接来覆盖开关组件，自动响应故障状态。 致动器包括单个外部接口元件。 在一个实施例中，致动器通过故障保护装置的控制来接通或断开电力，并且在另一个实施例中，接口远离壳体的移动在壳体内暴露出用于故障保护装置的内部用户接口。

公开(公告)号：US08599523B1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-03

申请号：US13194723

申请日：2011-07-29

Applicant: Michael Ostrovsky ,  John Libretto ,  Ronald Jansen ,  Michael Kamor ,  Adam Kevelos

Inventor： Michael Ostrovsky ,  John Libretto ,  Ronald Jansen ,  Michael Kamor ,  Adam Kevelos

IPC: H02H3/00

CPC classification number: H02H3/16 ,  G01R31/025 ,  G08B21/185 ,  H02H1/0015 ,  H02H3/044

Abstract: An arc fault circuit interrupter is disclosed. This arc fault circuit interrupter can include any one or more of three different sensors such as a high frequency sensor, and any one of lower frequency sensors such as a current sensor or a differential sensor. The arc fault circuit interrupter can be configured as an in line arc fault circuit interrupter installed in a wall box. In addition, the arc fault circuit interrupter can include a processor configured to determine any one of a series arc fault, or a parallel arc fault.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电弧故障电路断续器。 这种电弧故障电路断路器可以包括三个不同传感器中的任何一个或多个，例如高频传感器，以及诸如电流传感器或差分传感器的低频传感器中的任何一个。 电弧故障电路断路器可以配置为安装在墙壁箱中的直线电弧故障电路断路器。 此外，电弧故障电路中断器可以包括被配置为确定串联电弧故障或并联电弧故障中的任何一个的处理器。

公开(公告)号：US08592681B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US12768627

申请日：2010-04-27

Applicant: R. David Alderson ,  Jerry R. Hoffman ,  Michael D. Williams ,  Ronald H. Jansen ,  Adam Kevelos ,  Nehal P. Shah ,  Kang Pin Tee

Inventor： R. David Alderson ,  Jerry R. Hoffman ,  Michael D. Williams ,  Ronald H. Jansen ,  Adam Kevelos ,  Nehal P. Shah ,  Kang Pin Tee

IPC: H05K5/03

CPC classification number: H01H13/86 ,  H01H2223/046 ,  H01H2229/042 ,  H01H2233/074 ,  H02G3/14

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes an electrical device and a removable cover, where the electrical device and the removable cover are adapted to enable the removable cover to pivot into an installed position on the electrical device. In another embodiment, a system includes an electrical device having a pushbutton, and a cover adapted to be removably attached to the electrical device, where the cover includes an opening for accessing the pushbutton, and where the pushbutton includes a sub button and a cosmetic cap adapted to be removably attached to the sub button.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，系统包括电气设备和可移除的盖，其中电气设备和可移除盖适于使可移除的盖枢转到电气设备上的安装位置。 在另一个实施例中，系统包括具有按钮的电气装置和适于可移除地附接到电气装置的盖，其中盖包括用于进入按钮的开口，并且其中按钮包括子按钮和化妆品盖 适于可拆卸地附接到子按钮。

公开(公告)号：US20110228552A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US12725991

申请日：2010-03-17

Applicant: Adam Kevelos ,  James Richter

Inventor： Adam Kevelos ,  James Richter

IPC: F21V8/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/83 ,  H01H2219/014 ,  H01H2219/044 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H02G3/14

Abstract: A faceplate lighting system and method for illuminating a faceplate that provides substantial illumination of the faceplate to provide a guidelight or nightlight effect for environments without providing electrical power to or through the faceplate itself. The faceplate comprises an assembly including: a clear or translucent or transparent outer faceplate, and, a lightpipe membrane disposed beneath the clear or translucent or transparent outer faceplate. A wall-mounted electrical device is configured to include a light source(s) integrated within the device itself, to provide light under certain operating conditions. The light source is disposed in a manner such that when the faceplate assembly is overlayed onto a surface-mounted electrical device, the clear lightpipe membrane is aligned to directly receive light from the electrical device light source(s). The lightpipe membrane incorporates light pipe features that distribute received light across the surface of the faceplate. Alternately, the faceplate for a wall-mounted electrical device comprises a single plastic lightpipe having a first translucent or transparent surface that is exposed when overlayed onto the wall-mounted electrical device, and receiving light from the wall-mounted device for illuminating the exposed surface without transmitting electrical power to or through the faceplate itself.

Abstract translation: 一种用于照亮面板的面板照明系统和方法，其提供面板的实质照明，以为不向面板本身提供电力的环境提供导光或夜灯效果。 面板包括一个组件，其包括：透明或半透明或透明的外面板，以及设置在透明或半透明或透明外面板下方的光管膜。 壁挂式电气设备被配置为包括集成在设备本身内的光源，以在某些操作条件下提供光。 光源以这样的方式设置，使得当面板组件覆盖在表面安装的电子装置上时，透明光管膜被对准以直接接收来自电气设备光源的光。 光管膜结合了光管特征，将接收的光分布在面板的表面上。 或者，用于壁挂式电气设备的面板包括具有第一半透明或透明表面的单个塑料光管，该第一半透明或透明表面在覆盖在壁挂式电气设备上时暴露，并且接收来自壁挂式装置的光以照射暴露表面 而不将电力传输到面板本身或通过面板本身。

公开(公告)号：US08944859B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US13701166

申请日：2010-06-01

Applicant: Michael Kamor ,  Adam Kevelos

Inventor： Michael Kamor ,  Adam Kevelos

IPC: H01R4/38 ,  H01R11/14 ,  H01R4/30 ,  H01R4/44 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/64 ,  H01R4/34 ,  H01R4/42

CPC classification number: H01R11/14 ,  H01R4/304 ,  H01R4/305 ,  H01R4/34 ,  H01R4/38 ,  H01R4/42 ,  H01R4/44 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/64

Abstract: A wire clamp is presented including a body having a face surface and an opposing back surface; a front end, a back end, and side ends; at least one tab positioned on an edge of the back end and an opening disposed substantially centrally on the body, the opening extending from the face surface to the back surface. The wire clamp also includes a plurality of gripping members positioned on edges of the side ends and a raised ridge extending a width of the clamp, the raised ridge adapted to grip a wire.

Abstract translation: 提供一种线夹，其包括具有面表面和相对背面的本体; 前端，后端和侧端; 位于所述后端的边缘上的至少一个突出部和大体位于所述主体中心的开口，所述开口从所述表面延伸到所述后表面。 线夹还包括定位在侧端边缘上的多个夹持构件和延伸夹具宽度的凸起脊，该凸起适于夹紧线。

公开(公告)号：US08547126B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US12845924

申请日：2010-07-29

Applicant: Michael Ostrovsky ,  Adam Kevelos

Inventor： Michael Ostrovsky ,  Adam Kevelos

IPC: G01R31/10

CPC classification number: G01R31/2884 ,  G01R31/3277 ,  H02H3/335

Abstract: A self testing fault circuit interrupter device comprising a fault circuit comprising at least one line monitoring circuit, at least one line interrupting circuit and at least one fault detector circuit which is configured to selectively operate said at least one line interrupting circuit when a fault is detected. This fault circuit also includes at least one test circuit configured to initiate a self test on the fault circuit and at least one timing circuit for controlling the time period for a self test being performed on said at least one self test circuit. The timing circuitry can be in the form of external circuitry which comprises a transistor which controls the discharge rate of a timing capacitor. The timing capacitor is present to prevent any false triggering of a fault circuit. A fault circuit test condition does not stop until the capacitor is fully discharged. By controlling the timing capacitor discharge rate, the triggering of an SCR is not delayed too much in the presence of an external fault because during the presence of this external fault the test cycle is considerably shortened in time based directly upon the size of the external fault. The testing circuit can include a microcontroller which can be programmed to perform a self test across at least two different half cycles of opposite polarity. The determination of the timing of the self test is based upon timing performed by the microcontroller in combination with zero crossing circuitry.

Abstract translation: 一种自检故障电路断续器装置，包括故障电路，该故障电路包括至少一个线路监测电路，至少一个线路中断电路和至少一个故障检测器电路，其被配置为当检测到故障时选择性地操作所述至少一个线路中断电路 。 该故障电路还包括至少一个测试电路，其被配置为启动故障电路上的自检和至少一个定时电路，用于控制对所述至少一个自检电路执行的自检的时间段。 定时电路可以是外部电路的形式，其包括控制定时电容器的放电速率的晶体管。 存在定时电容器以防止故障电路的任何错误触发。 在电容器完全放电之前，故障电路测试条件不会停止。 通过控制定时电容器放电速率，在存在外部故障的情况下，SCR的触发不会太多延迟，因为在存在这种外部故障的同时，基于外部故障的大小，测试周期在时间上显着缩短 。 测试电路可以包括微控制器，其可被编程为在相反极性的至少两个不同的半周期上执行自检。 自检定时的确定是基于微控制器与过零电路组合执行的定时。