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1.

ACTUATOR FOR A DAMPER AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number 18047379
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-18
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Waldmann, Samuel
  • Anderson, Dean B.

Abstract

There is described an actuator for a damper comprising an electrical circuit, a cable coupled to the electrical circuit, a lower housing supporting the electrical circuit, and an upper housing coupled to the lower housing. The electrical circuit controls positions of the damper. The cable provides power and control to the electrical circuit. The lower housing includes a first trough and a second trough to provide support for the cable in a first direction. The upper housing includes a first protuberance and a second protuberance to provide support for the cable in a second direction. The first and second protuberances are positioned offset from the first and second troughs of the lower housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24F 11/88 - Electrical aspects, e.g. circuits
  • F24F 11/35 - Responding to malfunctions or emergencies to fire, excessive heat or smoke by closing air passages
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details

2.

NETWORK-BASED ENERGY MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

      
Application Number 18545685
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-19
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Haas, Harry Price
  • Yeruva, Sesha Devasena
  • Dayagi, Celia
  • Balasubramaniam, Ravikumar
  • Six, Steven

Abstract

A network-based energy management system of managing electric vehicle (EV) charging network infrastructure is provided. The system comprises a gateway including one or more of an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), a building automation system and any other independent controller. The gateway is configured for performing charging authorization, load management and/or demand response on an EVSE network using more than one communication channels including remote and/or local modes. The EVSE network includes two or more components from a group of components including a first EVSE, a controller, a second EVSE, the building automation system, a local server, a remote server and other energy management device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/63 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to network capacity
  • B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
  • B60L 53/67 - Controlling two or more charging stations

3.

HEAT SINK FOR A SOLID-STATE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN AN ELECTRICAL PANEL

      
Application Number 17822274
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-25
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Yang, Guang
  • Ferree, James Edward
  • Titus, Solomon R. R.

Abstract

A solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB) includes an airgap operating mechanism including components and electronics including semiconductors and software algorithms that control the power and can interrupt extreme currents. The SSCB further includes a housing that houses the components of the airgap operating mechanism and the electronics. The housing of the solid-state circuit breaker includes a heat sink that interfaces with a natural air flow such as an existing vertical air channel inside an electrical panel. The heat sink contains a thermally conductive and electrically insulating (TC/EI) plastic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details

4.

ATMOSPHERIC VENT SYSTEM FOR A BUSWAY ENCLOSURE OF AN OUTDOOR BUSWAY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17650466
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-09
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Pever, Steven E.
  • Fink, Timothy J. J.

Abstract

An outdoor busway system includes one or more conductor sections and one or more electrical connectors such that a conductor section of the outdoor busway system comprises a housing assembly and a conductor set. An atmospheric vent system for a busway enclosure of an outdoor busway system comprises a connector housing assembly of the outdoor busway system. The connector housing assembly comprises first opposed metal side plates bolted together with second opposed metal plates that are aligned perpendicularly at either end of the first opposed metal side plates such that the connector housing assembly forms a connector housing which includes one or more atmospheric vents affixed into either of sides or ends of the connector housing. Each atmospheric vent of the connector housing having an elastomeric body and a spherical weight that is moveably restrained such that an internal wall engages the spherical weight to create a seal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 5/04 - Partially-enclosed installations, e.g. in ducts and adapted for sliding or rolling current collection

5.

SOLID-STATE CIRCUIT BREAKER INCLUDES AIRGAP OPERATING MECHANISM CONFIGURED TO OPERATE IN LIMITED SPACE

      
Application Number 17820790
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-18
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kim, Raiden Jay
  • Yang, Guang
  • Titus, Solomon R.
  • Shmukler, Mark I.
  • Nguyen, Huy

Abstract

A solid-state circuit breaker comprises an airgap operating mechanism including components and a housing that houses the components of the airgap operating mechanism such that each component in the operating mechanism is configured to operate in a way that only limited amount of space is required to achieve functions of ON, OFF, and TRIP. The components of the operating mechanism include a contact arm, a handle, and an interface feature to interface between the handle and the contact arm to apply a force thereon. The interface feature is configured to adjust the contact arm ensuring an optimal positioning. The components of the operating mechanism include a double pivot of the contact arm and a handle feature in that the contact arm has two-pivot legs, an armature, an armature pivot feature and a stopper feature, a cradle, and a stopper pin configured to stop the cradle during TRIP operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 71/12 - Automatic release mechanisms with or without manual release
  • H02H 9/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess current
  • H01H 1/22 - Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting with rigid pivoted member carrying the moving contact

6.

Solid-state circuit breaker that turns off electronics before primary main contacts are opened

      
Application Number 17822354
Grant Number 11901147
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-25
First Publication Date 2024-02-13
Grant Date 2024-02-13
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Titus, Solomon R.

Abstract

A solid-state circuit breaker configured to turn off electronics before a pair of opposing primary main contacts are opened. The solid-state circuit breaker includes a main mechanism including a pair of opposing primary main contacts. The solid-state circuit breaker further includes electronics including semiconductors and software algorithms that control the power and can interrupt currents. The solid-state circuit breaker further includes a switching system including a secondary switch that is configured to be actuated prior to opening of the primary main contacts. The secondary switch is configured to turn off the power to the electronics of the solid-state circuit breaker before the primary main contacts are opened to eliminate or reduce electrical arcing across the primary main contacts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 71/12 - Automatic release mechanisms with or without manual release
  • H01H 71/52 - Manual reset mechanisms actuated by lever
  • H01H 9/16 - Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
  • H01H 1/22 - Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting with rigid pivoted member carrying the moving contact

7.

SOLID-STATE CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH A VENTILATION SYSTEM THAT USES MULTI-LAYERED COVERS TO VENTILATE FOR COOLING

      
Application Number 17817387
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-04
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Titus, Solomon R.

Abstract

A solid-state circuit breaker or a residential circuit breaker includes a base housing semiconductors, electronics and advanced software algorithms. The base has a first profile area. It further includes a ventilation system for cooling the solid-state circuit breaker. The ventilation system includes a main cover configured to be mounted on the base by covering the first profile area of the base. The main cover has a second profile area such that the second profile area has an array of holes built-in the main cover. The ventilation system further includes an outer cover configured to be mounted on the main cover by covering the second profile area of the main cover to form an assembly of multi-layered covers. The outer cover has a third profile area such that the third profile area has an array of ribs built-in the outer cover.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H05K 5/03 - Covers
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details

8.

Controller and method for adaptive speed control of a fan array

      
Application Number 17820471
Grant Number 11885342
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-17
First Publication Date 2024-01-30
Grant Date 2024-01-30
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Liu, Jibo

Abstract

There is described controllers, methods, and non-transitory computer readable medium for adaptive speed control of a fan array of an air handling unit. A fan speed command for the fan array is identified. The fan speed command is scaled based on a floating maximum fan speed. A fan error of at least one fan of the fan array is detected. The floating maximum fan speed is adjusted in response to detecting the fan error. The fan speed command is rescaled based on the adjusted floating maximum fan speed. The fan speed command is provided to each fan of the fan array.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F04D 25/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
  • F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids
  • F04D 25/16 - Combinations of two or more pumps

9.

FIRE SAFETY DEVICE ADDRESS AND LOCATION VERIFICATION

      
Application Number 17814744
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-25
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lontka, Karen
  • Strelecki, Paul Richard

Abstract

A system comprises a plurality of remote addressable devices being individually programmed with configuration data and emitting an output signal modulated to encode the configuration data such that the output signal includes a visual output signal and/or an audio output signal. The system further comprises a mobile device communicating with the plurality of remote addressable devices. The mobile device receives the output signal and demodulates it to extract the configuration data. The system further comprises a central controller communicating with the plurality of remote addressable devices. The mobile device or the central controller identifies a physical location for each remote addressable device, and further determines that the respective remote addressable device is properly configured and operational for communication with the central controller in response to identifying verification that the respective remote addressable device is installed in the physical location associated with the respective remote addressable device within a structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 29/14 - Checking intermittently signalling or alarm systems checking the detection circuits

10.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MULTI-ZONE DUAL DECK AIR HANDLING UNIT

      
Application Number 17812624
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-14
First Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Liu, Jibo

Abstract

There is disclosed a system and method for controlling a multi-zone dual deck air handling unit. An outside air temperature of the air handling unit is received. Zone demands associated with zones are received in which each zone demand corresponds to a particular zone. A cooling deck of the air handling unit, a heating deck of the air handling unit, or both, are engaged in response to the outside air temperature and the plurality of zone demands. Zone dampers associated with the zones are positioned based on the zone demands in response to engaging the cooling deck and the heating deck concurrently. Each zone damper is position at either a maximum cooling position or a maximum heating position. The zone dampers associated with the zones are modulated based on the zone demands in response to engaging the cooling deck or the heating deck distinctly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24F 11/63 - Electronic processing
  • F24F 11/74 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity

11.

Control device for a building automation system having name resolution management

      
Application Number 17853632
Grant Number 11894945
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-29
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Grant Date 2024-02-06
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc (USA)
Inventor
  • Choi, William
  • Evans, Thomas
  • Johnson, Robert L.

Abstract

A controller of a building automation system comprising a communication component and a processor, and a method thereof. The communication component communicates with one or more other controllers of multiple automation level devices. The automation level devices are associated with an automation level network of the building automation system. The automation level devices include the controller and the other controller(s). The processor performs name resolution in which names of objects for devices associated with a building automation system are synchronized by device object references.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
  • H04L 61/4511 - Network directories; Name-to-address mapping using standardised directory access protocols using domain name system [DNS]

12.

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CAUSAL CHAIN

      
Application Number 17840129
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-14
First Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Degen, Heinrich Helmut
  • Budnik, Christof J.
  • Conte, Gregory
  • Lintereur, Andrew
  • Weber, Seth

Abstract

There is disclosed a building automation system, and a method thereof, for managing causal chain. Facility data of the building automation system is collected. One or more suggested causes and one or more causal chains are generated based on the facility data. One or more responsive actions are determined based on the suggested cause or causes, the causal chain or chains, and a cause-action mapping. A particular causal chain is provided based on the at least one responsive action and manager information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

13.

DIGITAL TWIN SERVICE FOR A FIRE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17826232
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-27
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Field, Leslie A.
  • Hookway, Iii, William C.
  • Wagh, Sharad Kundalik
  • Surwase, Sumit
  • Tiwari, Sanyukta
  • Deshmane, Pranav

Abstract

For service to a fire safety system, all or part of the fire safety system is simulated. This virtual representation may be used with an installed panel or firmware for an actual panel to be installed. The simulation allows for the design, testing, troubleshooting, training, or other activities for design, installation, or remediation of the first safety system. Delays, complexity, and/or difficulty may be reduced using the virtual representation of at least part of the fire safety system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation

14.

MULTI-STAGE AIR HANDLING UNIT FOR LINEAR CAPACITY OUTPUT

      
Application Number 17749208
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-20
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Liu, Jibo

Abstract

There is disclosed a multi-stage air handling unit for linear capacity output comprising condenser coils, expansion valves, evaporator coils, and compressors. The condenser coils convert a refrigerant from a gas state to a liquid state to transfer heat to a first air medium. The expansion valves decrease pressure in the refrigerant. The evaporator coils convert the refrigerant from the liquid state to the gas state to transfer heat from a second air medium. The compressors increase pressure in the refrigerant and provide the linear capacity output. The compressors consist of one variable capacity compressor and at least one constant capacity compressor. For other aspects, data associated a multi-stage air handling unit is collected, a scroll compressor may be identified, the air handling unit is converted, a multi-stage compressor may be determined, and multiple states of the compressors are operated as linear capacity output.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
  • F25B 1/10 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle with multi-stage compression

15.

CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH INTEGRATED SAFETY LOCK-OFF MECHANISM

      
Application Number 18319936
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-18
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Kim, Raiden Jay

Abstract

A circuit breaker is configured to ensure electrical safety when working on its circuits. The circuit breaker comprises a housing with an exterior boundary. The housing includes an “integrated” Lock-Off feature. It is integrated to one or more housing components of the circuit breaker not as a separate component to achieve most simplicity and least space used as compared to an “add-on” accessory based Lock-Off feature. The “integrated” Lock-Off feature has a feature that is configured to receive a shackle or a shank of a padlock. The circuit breaker further comprises a built-in Lock-Off mechanism including a handle that is configured to move relative to the feature. The built-in Lock-Off mechanism in combination with the Lock-Off feature is configured to prevent handle from being turned ON with the use of padlock. The padlock prevents circuit breaker from turning ON by impeding the handle from moving to an ON-position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/28 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member
  • H01H 21/04 - Cases; Covers
  • H01H 21/22 - Operating parts, e.g. handle

16.

Fire safety device address and location verification

      
Application Number 17820357
Grant Number 11816974
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-17
First Publication Date 2023-11-14
Grant Date 2023-11-14
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lontka, Karen
  • Strelecki, Paul Richard

Abstract

A system includes a plurality of remote addressable devices, each remote addressable device of the plurality of remote addressable devices being individually programmed with configuration data of the respective addressable device. Each remote addressable device includes a radio frequency (RF) transceiver to transmit a RF signal encoded with an address and a physical location of the remote addressable device transmitting the RF signal. The system further includes a plurality of bases. Each base of the plurality of bases includes a RF sensor for receiving the RF signal from the RF transceiver of the corresponding remote addressable device subsequent to the remote addressable device being positioned in the base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 25/14 - Central alarm receiver or annunciator arrangements
  • G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
  • G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
  • G08B 29/18 - Prevention or correction of operating errors

17.

ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKER CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE A FAIL-SAFE MODE

      
Application Number 17662384
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-06
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Yang, Guang

Abstract

An electronic circuit breaker is configured to provide a fail-safe mode. It comprises an overvoltage protection device, a sensing and control circuit configured to open an air gap and a differential current transformer disposed directly on a current path of the overvoltage protection device to monitor a leakage current and detect the leakage current of the overvoltage protection device and hence leave the circuit breaker in a safe mode before component failure. The differential current transformer to see a net current of IM, and trigger the sensing and control circuit to open the air gap and leave the circuit breaker in a trip position in some circuit breakers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 9/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage
  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
  • H02H 3/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass

18.

CONTROLLER AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A FLOW UNIT

      
Application Number 17710240
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-31
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Soo, Ryan
  • Kempf, Gregory

Abstract

There is described a controller and method for managing a flow unit. A measured full flow corresponding to a full open position of a flow control element of the flow unit is detected. A calibration nominal is established based on the measured full flow, and calibration relative flows are calculated based on the calibration nominal and calibration measured flows corresponding to calibration positions of the flow control element. Subsequent to calibration, an operation measured flow of the flow unit and an operation position of the flow control element are detected. A dynamic nominal is determined based on the operation measured flow and a particular calibration relative flow corresponding to the operation position of the flow control element. An operation relative flow and a relative flow setpoint are determined based, in part, on the dynamic nominal. The operation position of the flow control element is controlled based the operation relative flow and relative flow setpoint.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24F 11/49 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring ensuring correct operation, e.g. by trial operation or configuration checks
  • F24F 11/63 - Electronic processing
  • F24F 11/74 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity

19.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SOURCE IDENTIFICATION OF A FAULT SUCH AS ARC FAULT OR GROUND FAULT EVENT IN A COMMUNICATING PANEL

      
Application Number 17657496
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-31
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nayak, Amit
  • Watford, Russell Thomas

Abstract

A branch fault analysis system is described that identifies a source of a fault such as arc fault or ground fault event in a communicating panel. The system comprises an application running on a mobile device is configured to display a physical location and conditions experienced by each electronic circuit breaker. The system further comprises an electronic circuit breaker including trip identification means to clearly identify a branch that resulted in a breaker trip event, record and relay this information to the mobile device for an end user and one or more proximity sensors to achieve the physical location of the electronic circuit breaker in a panel. A load current, a voltage and noise levels are continuously monitored and displayed in the application with time stamps. In an event of a trip condition, the application uses conditions of the time stamps to highlight the branch that resulted in a trip.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks
  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
  • H02H 3/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass

20.

CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A FAIL-SAFE LOCK OUT TRIP MECHANISM OR A TEMPERATURE ACTIVATED, PERMANENT LOCK OUT TRIP MECHANISM IN RESPONSE TO A SELF-TEST

      
Application Number 17657979
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-05
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kinsel, Hugh T.
  • Endozo, Joselito
  • Watford, Russell Thomas
  • Kim, Raiden Jay
  • Mccoy, Brian Timothy

Abstract

A circuit interrupting device comprises a conductor capable of generating heat and a temperature-activated, permanent lock out trip mechanism. The mechanism includes a plunger, a compressed or stretched spring and a fusible metal to hold the plunger. The mechanism is located near the conductor that generates heat and is configured such that when the fusible metal melts when at least one heating element is energized or a holding wire fuses when energized in response to a failed self-test the plunger is released: allowing the compressed or stretched spring to convert its potential energy into kinetic energy and moving the plunger to generate a force to unlatch a latch releasing a first spring to open a contactor switch removing power from an electrical circuit. The constant force generated by the compressed or stretched spring on the plunger inhibits the circuit interrupting device from resetting.

IPC Classes  ?

21.

Circuit breaker with integrated safety lock-off mechanism

      
Application Number 17663263
Grant Number 11728104
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-13
First Publication Date 2023-08-15
Grant Date 2023-08-15
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Kim, Raiden Jay

Abstract

A circuit breaker is configured to ensure electrical safety when working on its circuits. The circuit breaker comprises a housing with an exterior boundary. The housing includes an “integrated” or “pre-installed” Lock-Off feature extending away from the exterior boundary. The Lock-Off feature having a hole that is configured to receive a shackle or a shank of a padlock. The circuit breaker further comprises a built-in Lock-Off mechanism including a handle integrated with the housing using a pivot such that the handle is configured to pivot relative to the hole in the Lock-Off feature. The built-in Lock-Off mechanism in combination with the Lock-Off feature is configured to prevent the handle from being turned ON with the use of the padlock. The padlock prevents the handle from rotating on its pivot such that the padlock disables the circuit breaker from turning ON by impeding the handle from rotating to an ON-position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/28 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member
  • H01H 21/22 - Operating parts, e.g. handle
  • H01H 21/04 - Cases; Covers

22.

Solid-state circuit breaker trips an air gap actuator and solid-state switching components at the same time or the solid-state switching components with a delay

      
Application Number 17648204
Grant Number 11798756
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-18
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Yang, Guang

Abstract

A solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB) comprises a breaker housing, line-in and line-out terminals and one or more solid state switching components. The SSCB further comprises an air gap disposed between the line-in and line-out terminals and coupled in series with the solid-state switching components to complete a current conducting path when closed. The air gap includes an air gap driving mechanism. The solid-state circuit breaker further comprises an air gap actuator to interact with the air gap driving mechanism. The SSCB further comprises a controller that controls the air gap actuator and is configured to: (a). send a tripping signal to the air gap actuator and the one or more solid state switching components at substantially the same time or (b). send a tripping signal to the air gap actuator a short amount of time earlier than sending the tripping signal to the one or more solid state switching components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere
  • H02H 3/42 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to product of voltage and current
  • H01H 71/12 - Automatic release mechanisms with or without manual release

23.

CONTROL DEVICE FOR A BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM HAVING GLOBAL DATA MANAGEMENT

      
Application Number 17853550
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-29
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Choi, William
  • Evans, Thomas
  • Johnson, Robert L.

Abstract

A controller of a building automation system, and a method thereof, comprising a communication component and a processor. The communication component communicates with one or more other controllers of multiple automation level devices. The automation level devices are associated with an automation level network of the building automation system. The automation level devices include the controller and the other controller(s). The processor designates a particular controller of the automation level devices as a global data server. The global data server provides synchronized images of a predefined set of objects across all controllers of the automation level network.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
  • G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

24.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACTIVE FAULT DETECTION OF AN HVAC SYSTEM AND ITS ASSOCIATED MECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

      
Application Number 17556015
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-20
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bornside, David E.
  • Johnson, Robert L.
  • Barker, Kimberly

Abstract

There is described a system and method for active fault detection of an HVAC system and its associated mechanical equipment comprising building automation controllers and a remote device. A request for active fault detection of controllers of a building automation system (“BAS”) network is received. A passive test associated with each controller is executed by analyzing the controller via read-only access to operations of the controller. The passive test includes identifying a fault condition and a work item associated with the controller or a mechanical device connected to the controller. A full range full range active test based on the fault condition and the work item associated with each controller is executed by analyzing the controller via direct command access to the operations of the controller. A controller function associated with the request for active fault detection of the controllers is performed in response to executing the full range active test.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

25.

Smart gateway

      
Application Number 29767877
Grant Number D0989052
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-26
First Publication Date 2023-06-13
Grant Date 2023-06-13
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Cao, Rong

26.

FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM FOR BUILDING MANAGEMENT

      
Application Number 17679706
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-24
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Certain, Corey
  • Chitre, Kunal

Abstract

A fire sprinkler system, and a method thereof, for building management comprises life safety equipment, sensors positioned proximal to the life safety equipment, and a remote analytics unit communicating directly or indirectly with the sensors via a multi-location network. The life safety equipment include a fluid pump, a fluid pipe section, and a fluid coupling section. The sensors detect a fluid characteristic within a particular equipment of the life safety equipment. The remote analytics unit receives data based on the fluid characteristics detected at the sensors and determines a fault condition associated with one or more equipment based on the fluid characteristic.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A62C 37/50 - Testing or indicating devices for determining the state of readiness of the equipment
  • A62C 37/40 - Control of fire-fighting equipment an actuating signal being generated by a sensor separate from an outlet device by both sensor and actuator, e.g. valve, being in the danger zone with electric connection between sensor and actuator

27.

Outdoor busway system having protected conductor sections

      
Application Number 17451674
Grant Number 11824336
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-21
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Grant Date 2023-11-21
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Pever, Steven E.
  • Fink, Timothy J.

Abstract

An outdoor busway system includes one or more conductor sections and one or more electrical connectors such that a conductor section of the outdoor busway system comprises a housing assembly and a conductor set. The housing assembly includes an upper housing section and a lower housing section such that the upper housing section and the lower housing section each having opposing counterposed features to oppose a first separation force of the housing assembly. The conductor set includes a plurality of viscoelastic structural sheets stacked alternatively between a plurality of conductor bars to oppose a second separation force between conductor bars of the plurality of conductor bars.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes

28.

DAMPER TORQUE OR VALVE FORCE TESTING DEVICE

      
Application Number 17411311
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-25
First Publication Date 2023-03-02
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Caliendo, Guy P.
  • Eiklor, Gary
  • Anderson, Dean B.

Abstract

A testing device characterizes a damper/valve in situ in a HVAC system. It comprises a controller including a processor and a memory and circuitry. The testing device is mounted on a damper assembly having a control shaft and a damper rotatably coupled to the control shaft such that the control shaft is activated by the circuitry of the testing device. The testing device further comprises computer-readable logic code to: open and close the damper by actuating the control shaft, detect a rotational position of the damper and a torque required to move the damper to the rotational position, characterize a plurality of torques required to drive the damper to a plurality of pre-determined rotational positions of the damper when subjected to a fluid flow to generate damper rotational position data vs. torque data, and store the damper rotational position data vs. torque data to produce damper characteristic graphs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 19/00 - Investigating materials by mechanical methods
  • G01L 3/00 - Measuring torque, work, mechanical power, or mechanical efficiency, in general
  • G01M 13/003 - Machine valves

29.

REAL-TIME AND INDEPENDENT CYBER-ATTACK MONITORING AND AUTOMATIC CYBER-ATTACK RESPONSE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17759211
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-08
First Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Cantrell, Allen

Abstract

A cyber safety system that provides a real-time and independent cyber-attack monitoring and automatic cyber-attack response. The cyber safety system comprises a cyber monitoring logic to generate a cyber attack signal in response to a cyber attack event. The cyber safety system further comprises an automatic segmentation controller to generate a plurality of segmentation voltage signals or a plurality of segmentation messages in response to the cyber attack signal. The cyber safety system further comprises a plurality of firewalls configured to invoke firewall rulesets depending upon an input voltage signal level of the plurality of segmentation voltage signals or the plurality of segmentation messages to segment a site network in a plurality of site network segments and to control one or more physical devices as response to the cyber attack event.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 21/55 - Detecting local intrusion or implementing counter-measures
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols

30.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CONTROL PERFORMANCE OF A BUILDING AUTOMATION DEVICE

      
Application Number 17497047
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-08
First Publication Date 2023-02-16
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Soo, Ryan

Abstract

There is described a system and method for managing control performance of a field device receiving variable data. Variable and setpoint references corresponding to a control loop of the field device are identified. A time delay normal period based on expected oscillations of the variable reference and settling limits associated with the setpoint reference are also identified. An offnormal timestamp is generated based on the variable reference relative to one or more second pre-settling limits associated with the setpoint reference. A normal timestamp is generated based on the variable reference relative to the settling limits. A settling time of the control performance is determined based on the normal timestamp, the offnormal timestamp, and the time delay normal period. One or more performance features of the field device are modified based on the determined settling time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

31.

Real time monitoring and parametric modifications for electronic circuit breakers through a remote device

      
Application Number 17374451
Grant Number 11798755
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-13
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Janakiraman, Arthi Sudhakar
  • Leidy, Matthew
  • Williams, Westin

Abstract

An electronic circuit breaker provides waveform data wirelessly and alters a breaker code wirelessly. The breaker comprises a transceiver to wirelessly transmit information including waveform data, a microcontroller including a processor and a memory and computer-readable firmware code stored in the memory which, when executed by the processor, causes the microcontroller to: monitor in real-time breaker functional parameters to determine parametric modifications, wirelessly transmit the information that was saved previously in the electronic circuit breaker about the one or more breaker functional parameters to a remote device with a graphical user interface, alter a breaker algorithm after analyzing load data of problematic electrical loads in a mobile application (APP) of the remote device to treat the problematic electrical loads as normal and safe and test the computer-readable firmware code with a problematic electrical load to make sure the electronic circuit breaker doesn't still trip on the problematic electrical load.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/16 - Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
  • G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link
  • H01H 71/04 - Means for indicating condition of the switching device

32.

Metal contact of a residential circuit breaker including ordered ceramic microparticles

      
Application Number 17363126
Grant Number 11798751
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-30
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hernandez Maya, Roberto Carlos
  • Franco Caballero, Luis Miguel
  • Franco Caballero, Francisco

Abstract

A metal contact of a residential circuit breaker with ordered ceramic microparticles is provided. The metal contact comprises an electrical contact material comprising a metal alloy and ceramic particles to form a metal matrix composite material. Both materials the metal alloy and the ceramic particles are present together as a metal compound but without forming an alloy. The metal compound is a matrix and reinforcement being the ceramic particles such that first the ceramic particles has a sintering step to get a homogeneous preform for the metal compound being porous with a controlled size obtained by pressing a particle size of about few micrometers of the ceramic particles and then a liquid metal infiltration step to provide a homogenous distribution of the metal alloy and the ceramic particles in a three-dimensional open porous arrangement and the homogenous distribution results in ordered microstructures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 1/025 - Composite material having copper as the basic material
  • C22C 9/00 - Alloys based on copper
  • C22C 29/00 - Alloys based on carbides, oxides, borides, nitrides or silicides, e.g. cermets, or other metal compounds, e. g. oxynitrides, sulfides
  • C22C 29/08 - Alloys based on carbides, oxides, borides, nitrides or silicides, e.g. cermets, or other metal compounds, e. g. oxynitrides, sulfides based on carbides or carbonitrides based on carbides, but not containing other metal compounds based on tungsten carbide

33.

Air gap driving mechanism of a solid-state circuit breaker includes permanent magnet(s) for contact separation

      
Application Number 17451871
Grant Number 11538650
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-22
First Publication Date 2022-12-27
Grant Date 2022-12-27
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Yang, Guang

Abstract

A solid-state circuit breaker comprises a breaker housing and an air gap driving mechanism that is a permanent magnet based. The air gap driving mechanism includes a pair of opposing contacts, a first permanent magnet to generate a static magnetic field and a coil actuator to generate a dynamic magnetic field. The first permanent magnet and the coil actuator are positioned relative to each other such that the dynamic magnetic field generated by the coil actuator can either enhance or cancel the static magnetic field of the first permanent magnet. Hence a combination of the static magnetic field from the first permanent magnet and the dynamic magnetic field from the coil actuator can either drive the pair of opposing contacts open or drive the pair of opposing contacts close.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 71/32 - Electromagnetic mechanisms having permanently magnetised part
  • H01H 71/10 - Operating or release mechanisms

34.

Circuit breaker distribution system configured to provide selective coordination

      
Application Number 17401714
Grant Number 11539202
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-13
First Publication Date 2022-12-15
Grant Date 2022-12-27
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Contrael, Barry R.
  • Sizemore, Jorg
  • Ferree, James Edward
  • Kinsel, Hugh T.

Abstract

A circuit breaker distribution system is configured to provide selective coordination. The system comprises a solid-state switch disposed as a main or upstream breaker and a switch with an over current protection disposed as a branch or downstream breaker. The microcontroller to: allow repeated pulses of current through to the branch or downstream breaker in an event of an overload or short circuit, choose a maximum current limit for the solid-state switch as a “chop level” such that the chop level is chosen higher than a rated current of the solid-state circuit breaker but low enough that the solid-state switch is not damaged from repeated pulses over a period of time needed to switch OFF the branch or downstream breaker and add a pulse interval after the current chops to zero but before the solid-state circuit breaker returns to an ON state for a next pulse to begin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection
  • G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
  • H02H 7/26 - Sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, e.g. for disconnecting a section on which a short-circuit, earth fault, or arc discharge has occurred
  • H02H 3/093 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current with timing means
  • G06F 119/06 - Power analysis or power optimisation

35.

CIRCUIT BREAKER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE SELECTIVE COORDINATION

      
Application Number 17402267
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-13
First Publication Date 2022-12-15
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Contrael, Barry R.
  • Sizemore, Jorg
  • Ferree, James Edward
  • Kinsel, Hugh T.

Abstract

A circuit breaker distribution system is configured to provide selective coordination. The system comprises a solid-state switch disposed as a main or upstream breaker and a switch with an over current protection disposed as a branch or downstream breaker. The solid-state switch comprises a microcontroller to: allow repeated pulses of current through to the branch or downstream breaker in an event of an overload or short circuit, choose a maximum current limit for the solid-state switch as a “chop level” such that the chop level is chosen higher than a rated current of the solid-state circuit breaker but low enough that the solid-state switch is not damaged from repeated pulses over a period of time needed to switch OFF the branch or downstream breaker, and add a pulse interval which is optimized to a system voltage waveform in that chopped pulses tend to be longer and more effective for de-latching the branch or downstream breaker when they occur in vicinity of a zero crossing of the system voltage waveform and chopped pulses are shorter and less effective near peaks of the system voltage waveform.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection - Details
  • H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current
  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements

36.

Circuit breaker distribution system configured to provide selective coordination

      
Application Number 17401655
Grant Number 11522354
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-13
First Publication Date 2022-12-06
Grant Date 2022-12-06
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Contrael, Barry R.
  • Sizemore, Jorg
  • Ferree, James Edward
  • Kinsel, Hugh T.

Abstract

A circuit breaker distribution system is configured to provide selective coordination. The system comprises a solid-state switch disposed as a main or upstream breaker and a switch with an over current protection disposed as a branch or downstream breaker. The solid-state switch comprises a microcontroller including a processor and a memory, and computer-readable logic code stored in the memory which, when executed by the processor, causes the microcontroller to: allow repeated pulses of current through to the branch or downstream breaker in an event of an overload or short circuit, and choose a maximum current limit for the solid-state switch as a “chop level” such that the chop level is chosen higher than a rated current of the solid-state circuit breaker but low enough that the solid-state switch is not damaged from repeated pulses over a period of time needed to switch OFF the branch or downstream breaker.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection
  • G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
  • H02H 7/26 - Sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, e.g. for disconnecting a section on which a short-circuit, earth fault, or arc discharge has occurred
  • H02H 3/093 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current with timing means
  • G06F 119/06 - Power analysis or power optimisation

37.

Auditor system and method for a building management system environment

      
Application Number 17819360
Grant Number 11874639
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-12
First Publication Date 2022-12-01
Grant Date 2024-01-16
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vitaterna, Joseph F.
  • Tattleman, Steven

Abstract

There is described an auditor system and method for a building management system environment comprising a blockchain component and an alarm remediation and auditing device. The blockchain component provides communication between the auditor system and a network of peer-to-peer nodes. The alarm remediation and auditing device provides interaction between the auditor system and one or more user, wherein the alarm remediation and auditing device is further configured to process building information associated with a selected remediation type received from the blockchain component as well as requirement for regulatory compliance. The auditor system performs an audit of transaction records of the decentralized ledger relating to the remediation type without providing any new transaction records to the decentralized ledger that relate to the remediation types of the building automation system and do not relate to the audit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 16/27 - Replication, distribution or synchronisation of data between databases or within a distributed database system; Distributed database system architectures therefor
  • G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
  • G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces

38.

Molded case circuit breaker with terminal cover having emboss guides for cable box cover alignment and fixing

      
Application Number 17320753
Grant Number 11710612
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-14
First Publication Date 2022-11-17
Grant Date 2023-07-25
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Quintana Ramos, Luis Fernando
  • Espinosa Perez, Carlos Andres
  • Morales Trevino, Ismael Francisco

Abstract

A molded case circuit breaker configured to protect its ports and cables is provided. The molded case circuit breaker comprises an electronic trip unit (ETU) including communication ports or a thermomagnetic trip unit (TMTU). The molded case circuit breaker further comprises a terminal cover configured to pass cables that connect to the communication ports of the ETU and pass the cables over lugs without touching the lugs. The molded case circuit breaker further comprises a cable box cover that protects the cables of the ETU from external harm. The terminal cover including an emboss fixture having emboss guides for alignment and fixing of the cable box cover. The electronic trip unit (ETU) or the thermomagnetic trip unit (TMTU) and the cable box cover are assembled with one or more screws. The cable box cover is prevented from falling after the one or more screws are taken out from the terminal cover regardless of how the circuit breaker is mounted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/02 - Bases, casings, or covers
  • H01H 71/40 - Combined electrothermal and electromagnetic mechanisms
  • H01H 71/08 - Terminals; Connections
  • H01H 71/02 - Housings; Casings; Bases; Mountings
  • H01H 71/74 - Means for adjusting the conditions under which the device will function to provide protection

39.

MULTI-FAMILY METERING DEVICE WITH MODULAR METER COMPARTMENTS

      
Application Number 17219344
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-31
First Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Zhang, Fan

Abstract

A multi-family metering device including a plurality of modular meter compartments where the modular meter compartments are interconnected and laid out in a horizontal section. The multi-family metering device comprises a pull section having a first enclosure and a plurality of modular meter compartments for multiple service disconnects with an individual modular meter compartment provided for each service disconnect such that each modular meter compartment of the plurality of modular meter compartments having a second enclosure different from the first enclosure. One or more modular meter compartments of the plurality of modular meter compartments are configured to be attached to both or either side of the pull section. The second enclosures are joined together instead of providing one enclosure with a common wiring compartment that is divided into different sections.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/04 - Mounting thereon of switches or of other devices in general, the switch or device having, or being without, casing
  • G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods

40.

Network-based energy management of electric vehicle (EV) charging network infrastructure

      
Application Number 17215730
Grant Number 11884173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-29
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Grant Date 2024-01-30
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Haas, Harry Price
  • Yeruva, Sesha Devastate
  • Dayagi, Celia
  • Balasubramaniam, Ravikumar
  • Six, Steven

Abstract

A network-based energy management system of managing electric vehicle (EV) charging network infrastructure is provided. The system comprises a gateway including one or more of an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), a building automation system and any other independent controller. The gateway is configured for performing charging authorization, load management and/or demand response on an EVSE network using more than one communication channels including remote and/or local modes. The EVSE network includes two or more components from a group of components including a first EVSE, a controller, a second EVSE, the building automation system, a local server, a remote server and other energy management device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
  • B60L 53/67 - Controlling two or more charging stations
  • B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
  • H04W 84/12 - WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]

41.

System and method for high ventilation of outdoor air

      
Application Number 17190904
Grant Number 11906189
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-03
First Publication Date 2022-09-08
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hriljac, Jeffrey
  • Liu, Jibo
  • Pope, Richard

Abstract

There is described a system and method for high ventilation using outdoor air in an indoor area comprising an HVAC unit and a controller. The HVAC unit includes at least one damper and a fan. The controller detects an activation of an emergency purge mode, adjusts the at least one air damper to allow a maximum of outside air to flow through the HVAC unit without circulating return air, and establishes a fan speed of the fan for maximum outside airflow through the HVAC unit. The controller also modifies the fan speed of the fan based on an occupant comfort criteria without regard to energy efficiency of the HVAC unit. The fan speed is modified based on a delta enthalpy of the HVAC unit and a nominal capacity of the HVAC unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24F 11/77 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity by controlling the speed of ventilators
  • F24F 11/43 - Defrosting; Preventing freezing of indoor units
  • F24F 7/06 - Ventilation with ducting systems with forced air circulation, e.g. by fan
  • F24F 120/00 - Control inputs relating to users or occupants
  • F24F 110/10 - Temperature

42.

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING CONDITIONS OF A ROOM

      
Application Number 17628395
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-07-29
First Publication Date 2022-09-08
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Klem, Heather
  • Koch, Udo
  • Martin, Nellie
  • Mcnally, Mark
  • Moran, Christine
  • Rodell, Kristine C.

Abstract

There is described a building automation system for controlling conditions of a room. The building automation system comprises a room device, a first interface, a second interface, and a managing device. The first interface receives a voice command based on a voice utterance detected in the room by the voice enabled system. The second interface (324) receives a hospitality user profile from a hospitality information system. The hospitality user profile identifies one or more user parameters associated with the room. The managing device of the building automation system includes a guest room profile that identifies one or more room parameters associated with the room. The managing device controls the room device based on the voice command, the hospitality user profile, and the guest room profile.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G10L 15/22 - Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialog
  • G10L 15/30 - Distributed recognition, e.g. in client-server systems, for mobile phones or network applications
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

43.

CONTROLLER AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ECONOMIZER OUTPUTS

      
Application Number 17182284
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-23
First Publication Date 2022-08-25
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Liu, Jibo

Abstract

There are disclosed controllers and methods for managing economizer outputs. The economizer controller comprises an input component, a processor, and an output component. The input component receives incoming control signals from an input device, in which each incoming control signal is associated with a corresponding compressor. The processor generates an altered association of some of the incoming control signals to a different compressor based on a predetermined criteria. The output component sends output control signals based on the altered association to a control circuit associated with the compressors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25B 1/10 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle with multi-stage compression
  • F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems

44.

System and method for configuring, commissioning and troubleshooting an HVAC unit

      
Application Number 17185241
Grant Number 11708985
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-25
First Publication Date 2022-08-25
Grant Date 2023-07-25
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hriljac, Jeffrey
  • Liu, Jibo
  • Brens, Steven
  • Roberson, Ariane
  • Billa, Sandeep

Abstract

There is described a system and method for configuring, commissioning and troubleshooting an HVAC unit. A unit type configuration is established based on a type of HVAC system and temperature data, humidity data, and/or indoor air quality data. A fan configuration is established based on whether a variable frequency drive fan is identified. Cooling and heating stage configurations are established based on a compressor parameter and a heating stage parameter. An available auxiliary termination is identified in response to establishing the configurations. A safety is assigned to the available auxiliary termination in response to identifying the available auxiliary termination. An IO table is provided to an HVAC controller, which includes physical input/output assignments for the terminations of the HVAC controller based on the configurations and the assigned safety. For another embodiment, the fan configuration is established based on one of a traditional stage blower fan or variable frequency drive fan.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24F 11/63 - Electronic processing
  • F24F 11/38 - Failure diagnosis
  • F24F 11/39 - Monitoring filter performance
  • F24F 11/41 - Defrosting; Preventing freezing
  • F24F 11/33 - Responding to malfunctions or emergencies to fire, excessive heat or smoke
  • F24F 110/20 - Humidity
  • F24F 110/50 - Air quality properties
  • F24F 110/10 - Temperature
  • F24F 11/49 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring ensuring correct operation, e.g. by trial operation or configuration checks

45.

System for preventive maintenance of HVAC units

      
Application Number 17185444
Grant Number 11530835
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-25
First Publication Date 2022-08-25
Grant Date 2022-12-20
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hafernik, Robert
  • Vaughn, Tyrell Craig
  • Martin, Robert W.

Abstract

There is described a system and method of a building management system for preventive maintenance of an HVAC unit. Runtime data of the HVAC unit is received at a control system remote from the HVAC unit. A service message is initiated, by the control system, to a service device associated with the HVAC unit in response to determining that a preventive maintenance visit is warranted based on the runtime data. A hot-cold test for the HVAC unit is activated by the control system in response to receiving the registration message of the preventive maintenance visit from the service device. A validation message is reported in response to validating the preventive maintenance visit based on a result of the hot-cold test for the HVAC unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24F 11/49 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring ensuring correct operation, e.g. by trial operation or configuration checks
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring

46.

ARC FAULT DETECTION BY ACCUMULATION OF MACHINE LEARNING CLASSIFICATIONS IN A CIRCUIT BREAKER

      
Application Number 17163997
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-01
First Publication Date 2022-08-04
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Leidy, Matthew
  • Williams, Westin

Abstract

A circuit breaker with arc fault detection by accumulation of machine learning classifications is provided. The circuit breaker comprises a microcontroller including a processor, a memory and computer-readable software code which, when executed by the processor, causes the microcontroller to: sample analog signals representing one or more of the following: a RSSI signal, a voltage signal, and a current signal, perform multiple pre-processing steps on the analog signals to derive a data set, and input the data set into a machine learning classifier such that an output of the machine learning classifier is a value between 0 and 1 which represents a percent chance that the data set is from an electrical arc. Based on the value of the percent chance an accumulator value is either incremented or decremented and if the accumulator value passes an upper threshold level, the microcontroller sends a signal to trip open the circuit breaker.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
  • H04B 17/318 - Received signal strength
  • H01H 83/20 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current operated by excess current as well as by some other abnormal electrical condition

47.

Solid-state circuit breaker configured to discharge and dissipate recovery voltage

      
Application Number 17227865
Grant Number 11398724
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-28
First Publication Date 2022-07-26
Grant Date 2022-07-26
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Yang, Guang

Abstract

A solid-state circuit breaker comprises a solid-state device configured between line-in and line-out terminals, an air-gap forming apparatus coupled in series with the solid-state device to complete a current conducting path and a sensing and control unit to control a gate of the solid-state device. It further comprises a first switching component coupled in series with an actuator coil across a connection point after an air gap and a neutral such that the sensing and control unit to control a gate of the first switching component. It further comprises a second switching component coupled between the line-out terminal and a terminal between the actuator coil and the first switching component such that the sensing and control unit to control a gate of the second switching component. The actuator coil is configured to discharge and dissipate a recovery voltage associated therewith an inductive load.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/20 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess voltage
  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements

48.

System and method for auto-tagging BMS points

      
Application Number 17084869
Grant Number 11480935
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-30
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Grant Date 2022-10-25
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Qinpeng
  • Conte, Gregory

Abstract

There is described a building management system and a method for auto-tagging points. Data associated with multiple points of a site are received, and each point is associated with a point name and a point descriptor. A building name is identified based on the point name for each point by extracting a first part detected frequently among the data associated with the points. A point equipment is determined from a second part of each point name and a point function is determined from a third part of each point name. A set of point tags is generated based on the point equipment, the point function, and the point descriptor. Confidence scores are created for the set of point tags based on matching characteristics to a common tag set.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods
  • H04L 41/0853 - Retrieval of network configuration; Tracking network configuration history by actively collecting configuration information or by backing up configuration information
  • H04L 41/12 - Discovery or management of network topologies
  • H04L 41/16 - Arrangements for maintenance, administration or management of data switching networks, e.g. of packet switching networks using machine learning or artificial intelligence
  • H04L 61/00 - Network arrangements, protocols or services for addressing or naming

49.

MID OF TRAIN UNIT

      
Application Number 17643228
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-08
First Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Bolte, Matthew
  • Fernandes, Mario

Abstract

A mid of train (MOT) mobile unit for use with a train is provided. The MOT mobile unit comprises a first hose for mounting the MOT mobile unit between first and second railway cars of the train located near a middle of the train and a radio for communications with an end of train (EOT) unit disposed on one end of the train and for communications with a head of train (HOT) unit disposed on other end of the train. With the first radio, the MOT mobile unit provides a repeater device functionality for communicating between the EOT unit and the HOT unit. The MOT mobile unit is configured to receive a power from a brake line of the train that runs a length of the train, wherein the power is derived from a compressed air in the brake line by means of an air-powered generator that recharges a battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or vehicle train for signalling purposes

50.

Fail-safe lockout trip mechanism in a circuit interrupting device

      
Application Number 17038073
Grant Number 11373825
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-30
First Publication Date 2022-03-31
Grant Date 2022-06-28
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kinsel, Hugh T.
  • Endozo, Joselito
  • Watford, Russell Thomas

Abstract

A circuit interrupting device with a temperature activated permanent lockout trip mechanism is provided. The temperature activated permanent lockout trip mechanism is located in close proximity to a section of conductor that generates heat. An energized first solenoid generates a magnetic force capable of moving an armature that unlatches a latch releasing a spring to open a main contactor removing power from an electrical circuit. The temperature activated permanent lockout trip mechanism upon reaching a predetermined temperature which is higher than the predetermined temperature threshold of the temperature sensing switch also generates a mechanical force capable of moving the armature that unlatches the latch releasing the spring to open the main contactor removing power from the electrical circuit. Once activated, the temperature activated permanent lockout trip mechanism inhibits the latch from latching which prevents a reset of the circuit interrupting device thus the circuit interrupting device is permanently disabled as the main contactor cannot be closed, and power no longer be reconnected to the electrical circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 37/66 - Magnetic reinforcement of contact pressure; Magnet causing snap action
  • H01H 37/00 - Thermally-actuated switches
  • H01H 83/20 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current operated by excess current as well as by some other abnormal electrical condition

51.

Standalone or networked electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) to detect and stop arcing before it becomes dangerous

      
Application Number 17008069
Grant Number 11958374
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-31
First Publication Date 2022-03-03
Grant Date 2024-04-16
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • King, Jr., William A.
  • Johnson, Elton C.
  • Haas, Harry Price
  • Leidy, Matthew

Abstract

An electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) is provided with an integrated arc fault detection circuit interruption (AFCI) device to supply electricity to an electric vehicle (EV) being a load. The EVSE comprises a coupler and an AFCI device including: a controller including a processor and a memory, circuitry and computer-readable firmware code stored in the memory which, when executed by the processor, causes the controller to: detect an arcing level of arcing between the coupler and a charge port of the EV or any other series or parallel arcing within the EVSE, compare the arcing level to a threshold level to determine a hazardous nature of arching, and analyze the arcing level to determine not only if it is currently hazardous but if it is likely to become hazardous in a near term and recommend repair or replacement of the coupler and the charge port before damage occurs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
  • H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle

52.

Network distribution using common communication and power

      
Application Number 17007065
Grant Number 11557198
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-31
First Publication Date 2022-03-03
Grant Date 2023-01-17
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Iasso, Daniel S.
  • Maneja, Johnar

Abstract

There is described a network distribution system using common communication and power comprising a power line, multiple fire alarm units, and a power line control device. The power line provides alternating current, and the fire alarm units are coupled to the power line. The power line control device is coupled to the power line and a particular fire alarm unit of the plurality of fire alarm units. The power line control device comprises a communication translator to convert between power line and non-power line protocols and a power line core to modulate signals to, and demodulate signals from, the power line.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 25/06 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using power transmission lines
  • G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
  • G08B 25/08 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using communication transmission lines
  • H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines

53.

Systems and methods to assess and repair data using data quality indicators

      
Application Number 16999196
Grant Number 11531669
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-21
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Grant Date 2022-12-20
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • O'Farrell, Donal
  • Song, Zhen
  • Mchugh, Megan
  • Guiterrez, Alexander

Abstract

Methods for data quality analysis and aggregation in a building automation system and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes receiving input data and receiving a configuration file that defines data quality (DQ) processes to be performed on the input data. The method includes dynamically building a configurable pipeline based on the configuration file, the pipeline including one or more Data Quality Indicator (DQI) or Data Quality Aggregation (DQA) process components from a DQ core library. The method includes performing DQ processes on the input data, including executing each of the DQI or DQA process components included in the pipeline, producing one or more DQ results based on the DQ processes, and returning the one or more DQ results.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 16/23 - Updating
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

54.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FAULT DIAGNOSTICS IN BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 16999225
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-08-21
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vazquez-Canteli, Jose
  • Song, Zhen
  • Mchugh, Megan
  • Conte, Gregory

Abstract

Methods for failure analysis in a building automation system and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes receiving device event data for a plurality of devices and executing a fault diagnostics inference engine to determine faults corresponding to the device event data. The fault diagnostics inference engine includes a dynamic Bayesian network and a conditional probability table. The method includes executing a predictive maintenance engine to produce probabilities of hardware failures based on the determined faults and the device event data. The method includes updating the conditional probability table based on the probabilities of hardware failures. The method includes producing updated faults by the predictive maintenance engine according to the updated conditional probability table. The method includes displaying the updated faults.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06N 5/04 - Inference or reasoning models
  • G06N 5/02 - Knowledge representation; Symbolic representation
  • G06N 7/00 - Computing arrangements based on specific mathematical models
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

55.

Systems and methods for HVAC equipment predictive maintenance using machine learning

      
Application Number 16999275
Grant Number 11625016
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-21
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Grant Date 2023-04-11
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cao, Mingzhi
  • Song, Zhen
  • Mchugh, Megan
  • Wang, Yubo

Abstract

Methods for predictive maintenance with using machine learning in a building automation system and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes receiving device event data corresponding to a device and executing an inference engine to determine root cause fault data corresponding to the device event data. The method includes executing a predictive maintenance engine to produce a survival analysis for the physical device based on the root cause fault data. The method includes producing updated failure data by the predictive maintenance engine, based on the survival analysis, and providing the updated failure data to the inference engine. The inference engine thereafter uses the updated failure data in a subsequent root cause analysis. The method includes outputting the survival analysis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • G06N 5/04 - Inference or reasoning models

56.

Overload current detection in a circuit interrupting device

      
Application Number 16990605
Grant Number 11422202
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-11
First Publication Date 2022-02-17
Grant Date 2022-08-23
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kinsel, Hugh T.
  • Endozo, Joselito

Abstract

A circuit interrupting device with overload current detection is provided. It comprises a hot conductor, a main contactor and a first electromagnetic device configured to remove power from an electrical circuit when overload current exceeds a predetermined % of a rated load current. It further comprises a section of conductor that generates heat and a thermal overload current detection mechanism including a temperature sensing switch having contacts. The temperature sensing switch closes the contacts when a temperature reaches a predefined temperature threshold corresponding to an overload current, in which case the temperature sensing switch electrically couples power to a second electromagnet which is disposed across the hot conductor and a connection to a neutral conductor. The energized second electromagnet generates a magnetic force capable of moving an armature that unlatches the latch releasing the spring to open the main contactor removing power from the electrical circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 5/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal non-electric working conditions with or without subsequent reconnection
  • G01R 31/52 - Testing for short-circuits, leakage current or ground faults
  • G01K 7/38 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using magnetic elements, e.g. magnets, coils the variations of temperature influencing the magnetic permeability
  • G01R 31/12 - Testing dielectric strength or breakdown voltage
  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
  • H02H 3/10 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current additionally responsive to some other abnormal electrical conditions
  • H02H 5/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal non-electric working conditions with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to abnormal temperature

57.

Load center that reduces trip time during short circuit faults

      
Application Number 16986481
Grant Number 11283255
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-06
First Publication Date 2022-02-10
Grant Date 2022-03-22
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Yang, Guang

Abstract

A load center comprises a common instantaneous tripping unit that works on a principle of solid state switching. The load center further comprises a plurality of branches of branch circuit breakers each of which is coupled to the common instantaneous tripping unit via a corresponding high power connection and a corresponding low power connection such that the common instantaneous tripping unit feeds the plurality of branches at the same time. The common instantaneous tripping unit interrupts a short circuit fault in an interruption time which is significantly reduced thus reducing or eliminating chances for a personal injury during the short circuit fault.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass
  • H02H 3/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection - Details
  • H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere
  • H02H 7/22 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from norm for switching devices
  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements

58.

Enhancing convection and cooling in a circuit breaker

      
Application Number 17096121
Grant Number 11545414
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-12
First Publication Date 2022-02-03
Grant Date 2023-01-03
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Yang, Guang

Abstract

A circuit breaker with enhanced convection and cooling comprises a housing having a first portion and a second portion. The circuit breaker further comprises one or more first orientation features formed onto the first portion of the housing. The circuit breaker further comprises one or more second orientation features formed onto the second portion of the housing such that the one or more first orientation features are different from the one or more second orientation features and the first portion of the housing is different than the second portion of the housing. The one or more first orientation features and the one or more second orientation features are assembled together to form air channels to allow air to go in and out while preventing a solid object from protruding and from touching inside components of the circuit breaker.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/467 - Arrangements for cooling, heating, ventilating or temperature compensation involving the transfer of heat by flowing fluids by flowing gases, e.g. air
  • H01L 25/00 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices

59.

Switchgear having a mounting base with an internal arc pathway

      
Application Number 17497410
Grant Number 11657988
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-08
First Publication Date 2022-01-27
Grant Date 2023-05-23
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rajvanshi, Rahul
  • Hawkins, Thomas W.

Abstract

A mounting base or a riser base for a switchgear is provided with side interior openings to provide an internal arc pathway through which arc gasses or plasma are safely discharged to an outside air. The mounting base includes a front wall having a first end and a second end, a rear wall having a first end and a second end, a first side channel connecting the first end of the front wall to the first end of the rear wall, a second side channel connecting the second end of the front wall to the second end of the rear wall, and forming the mounting base having a central open area in a first section of a switchgear that is adjacent a second section of the switchgear. The mounting base further includes at least one opening in the first side channel for the passage of an arc from the first section of the switchgear to the second section of the switchgear, and thereby forming the mounting base with the internal arc pathway.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/02 - Bases, casings, or covers
  • H01H 9/34 - Stationary parts for restricting or subdividing the arc, e.g. barrier plate
  • H02B 1/30 - Cabinet-type casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor
  • H02B 13/025 - Safety arrangements, e.g. in case of excessive pressure or fire due to electrical defect
  • H02B 13/065 - Means for detecting or reacting to mechanical or electrical defects

60.

EXTENSION DEVICE FOR AN AUTOMATION DEVICE

      
Application Number 17296250
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-28
First Publication Date 2022-01-20
Owner
  • SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
  • SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
  • SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Drews, Norman
  • Frank, Johannes
  • Macher, Andreas
  • Garrido, Josep Soler
  • Thon, Ingo
  • Fischer, Renè
  • Claussen, Heiko

Abstract

An extension device for one or more automation devices in an industrial system is provided. Industrial data processing units capable of performing data processing based on one or more artificial neural networks are provided. To enable and/or accelerate one or more computations in an industrial system, thereby simplifying integration of artificial intelligence into the industrial system, and to simplify data exchange between an extension device capable of processing data using artificial intelligence and an automation device, one or more results of the one or more computations are obtained. The results indicate one or more states of the industrial system. The one or more results are provided via a process state model shared with the automation device to monitor and/or control the industrial system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)

61.

System and method for commissioning fresh air intake control

      
Application Number 16891505
Grant Number 11236920
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-03
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2022-02-01
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Liu, Jibo

Abstract

There is described a mobile device and method for commissioning air intake control of an environmental control system. A communication component receives multiple air measurements from an air flow sensor, in which the air flow sensor is positioned in a duct compartment of the environmental control system. The processor generates multiple air flow tables based on the multiple air measurements, multiple fan speeds associated with the environmental control system, and multiple damper positions associated with the environmental control system. The communication component transmits the multiple air flow tables to an air intake controller of the environmental control system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24F 11/64 - Electronic processing using pre-stored data
  • F24F 11/46 - Improving electric energy efficiency or saving
  • F24F 7/013 - Ventilation with forced flow using wall or window fans, displacing air through the wall or window
  • F24F 11/65 - Electronic processing for selecting an operating mode
  • F24F 11/77 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity by controlling the speed of ventilators
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • F24F 11/00 - Control or safety arrangements
  • F24F 7/00 - Ventilation
  • F24F 110/10 - Temperature
  • F24F 110/12 - Temperature of the outside air
  • F24F 13/10 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers
  • F24F 110/40 - Pressure, e.g. wind pressure
  • F24F 140/60 - Energy consumption

62.

Sensing a high frequency arc noise in an arc fault detection circuit interruption (AFCI) device

      
Application Number 16828270
Grant Number 11239648
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-24
First Publication Date 2021-09-30
Grant Date 2022-02-01
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC (USA)
Inventor Kinsel, Hugh T.

Abstract

An arc fault detection circuit interruption (AFCI) device includes a high frequency arc noise sensor and an arc fault detection circuit for sensing a high frequency arc noise. The high frequency arc noise sensor is disposed across a hot conductor and a neutral conductor and includes a surge protection device and a surge protection circuit such that the surge protection device protects against a first voltage surge in a first range of thousands to hundreds volts and the surge protection circuit protects against a second voltage surge in a second range of hundreds to few volts. The arc fault detection circuit is coupled in series with the high frequency arc noise sensor. The arc fault detection circuit is coupled to a series combination of a trip solenoid or electromagnet and a silicone-controlled rectifier disposed across the hot conductor and the neutral conductor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current
  • H01C 7/108 - Metal oxide
  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements

63.

Front connected switchgear assembly having an integrated arc flash venting system

      
Application Number 16815910
Grant Number 11159000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-11
First Publication Date 2021-09-16
Grant Date 2021-10-26
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hawkins, Thomas W.
  • Rajvanshi, Rahul

Abstract

A switchgear assembly is provided with an integrated arc flash venting system. The switchgear assembly comprises a circuit breaker section including an arc flash vent stack having blow open flaps disposed on a switchgear roof to exhaust arc flash gases and contaminants away from a front of the circuit breaker section, towards a rear of the circuit breaker section and a top of the circuit breaker section. The circuit breaker section includes a circuit breaker compartment having a back wall with a back vent opening for the passage of all the arc flash gases and contaminants. The circuit breaker section further includes a bus compartment. All of the arc flash gases and contaminants pass through the back vent opening in the circuit breaker compartment and into the bus compartment which forms a single pathway for channeling all of the arc flash gases and contaminants to the arc flash vent stack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/56 - Cooling; Ventilation
  • H02B 13/025 - Safety arrangements, e.g. in case of excessive pressure or fire due to electrical defect
  • H01H 33/98 - Switches with separate means for directing, obtaining, or increasing flow of arc-extinguishing fluid the flow of arc-extinguishing fluid being initiated by an auxiliary arc or a section of the arc, without any moving parts for producing or increasing the flow
  • H01H 33/04 - Means for extinguishing or preventing arc between current-carrying parts
  • H01H 33/53 - Cases; Reservoirs, tanks, piping or valves, for arc-extinguishing fluid; Accessories therefor, e.g. safety arrangements, pressure relief devices

64.

Device and method with multiple torque and speed ranges

      
Application Number 16851878
Grant Number 11118658
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-17
First Publication Date 2021-09-14
Grant Date 2021-09-14
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Johnson, Mark David

Abstract

There is described an epicyclic gear system and method of a flow control actuator for providing selectable torque and speed ranges. The epicyclic gear system comprises an input shaft, a gear engagement system, and an output shaft. The input shaft is configured to receive an input rotational motion. The gear engagement system is configured to receive a gear ratio command from a clutch mechanism and restrict movement of one or more gears of multiple planetary gears in response to the gear ratio command. The output shaft is configured to provide an output rotational motion based on the input rotational motion at the input shaft. The output rotational motion is different from the input rotational motion in response to restricting movement of one or more gears of the planetary gears.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 3/54 - Gearings having only two central gears, connected by orbital gears with single orbital gears or pairs of rigidly-connected orbital gears comprising orbital spur gears one of the central gears being internally toothed and the other externally toothed
  • F24F 13/14 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates movable, e.g. dampers built-up of tilting members, e.g. louvre

65.

Nuisance arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) circuit breaker tripping diagnostic tool

      
Application Number 16944229
Grant Number 11500007
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-31
First Publication Date 2021-09-09
Grant Date 2022-11-15
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Denney, Adam

Abstract

An arc-like radio frequency (RF) noise detector device is configured to detect and display RF noise on a residential circuit branch that cause or contribute to an arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) circuit breaker tripping. It includes a power cord with a plug to connect to a receptacle on a branch circuit of the AFCI circuit breaker to detect RF noise. It further includes a RF noise coupling circuit to receive power from a power entry module and coupled to an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) to generate a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) signal from the detected RF noise. It further includes a power supply, a signal display device configured to receive and display the RSSI signal on a display screen to determine nature of a breaker trip event or likelihood of the breaker trip event and a battery to power the signal display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/12 - Testing dielectric strength or breakdown voltage
  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02H 3/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass

66.

Silver-graphene tungsten material electrical contact tips of a low voltage circuit breaker

      
Application Number 16785086
Grant Number 11114254
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-07
First Publication Date 2021-08-12
Grant Date 2021-09-07
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, Hai
  • Hernandez, Jesus

Abstract

A circuit breaker including at least two contact tip that comprise an electrical contact material comprising silver (Ag) and tungsten (W). The contact tip further comprises a graphene material (Gr) additively mixed in Ag as being denoted as AgGr0.3% or AgGr0.5% which is mixed with tungsten (W) to form (AgGr0.3)W50 or (AgGr0.5)W50 called a silver-graphene tungsten composite material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 1/02 - Contacts characterised by the material thereof
  • H01H 1/023 - Composite material having a noble metal as the basic material

67.

Variable air volume modeling for an hvac system

      
Application Number 17156884
Grant Number 11385607
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-25
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2022-07-12
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ahmed, Osman
  • Cowan, Robert J.
  • Raymundo, Robertito
  • Walker, James John

Abstract

A method for analytics in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is described. Operation of an air-handling unit in an HVAC system is measured, including fan speed, pressure, power input, and flow. The measurements are transmitted to a processor, which analyzes the operation of the air-handling unit. The analysis includes optimizing a heuristic model of air handling in the HVAC system based on a combination of two or more of the fan speed, pressure, power input, or flow, and determining, based on the optimized heuristic model, a diversity from a fan flow set point and a fan designed maximum flow. A display presents an indication of a mismatch of a fan with a space based on the diversity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24F 11/62 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by the type of control or by internal processing, e.g. using fuzzy logic, adaptive control or estimation of values
  • F24F 11/63 - Electronic processing
  • F24F 11/72 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure
  • F24F 110/00 - Control inputs relating to air properties
  • G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
  • F24F 11/30 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring
  • F24F 11/32 - Responding to malfunctions or emergencies
  • F24F 11/46 - Improving electric energy efficiency or saving
  • F24F 11/54 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by user interfaces or communication using one central controller connected to several sub-controllers
  • F24F 11/56 - Remote control
  • F24F 11/77 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity by controlling the speed of ventilators
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • F24F 140/60 - Energy consumption

68.

Zone controller and method for identifying a root cause failure

      
Application Number 16684133
Grant Number 11761655
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-14
First Publication Date 2021-05-20
Grant Date 2023-09-19
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Craft, Jesse
  • Hidayat, Melvin
  • Latour, David

Abstract

There is described a zone controller and method for identifying a root cause failure at a zone. The zone controller determines whether a temperature measurement deviates from a temperature setpoint of the temperature sensor, and generates a first repair code, a second repair code, and/or a third repair code. The first repair code replaces a temperature sensor in response to detecting that a reading of the temperature sensor has failed. The second repair code releases an operator override on the reading of the temperature sensor in response to detecting that the reading of the temperature sensor has been overridden. The third repair code releases an operator override on a setpoint of the temperature sensor in response to detecting that the setpoint of the temperature sensor is outside the predetermined setpoint range. One or more of these repair codes are provided to a remote device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24F 11/38 - Failure diagnosis
  • F24F 11/49 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring ensuring correct operation, e.g. by trial operation or configuration checks
  • F24F 11/58 - Remote control using Internet communication
  • F24F 11/64 - Electronic processing using pre-stored data
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • F24F 140/40 - Damper positions, e.g. open or closed
  • F24F 110/30 - Velocity
  • F24F 110/10 - Temperature

69.

Location tracking and distance monitoring system and associated method

      
Application Number 16931062
Grant Number 10966059
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-16
First Publication Date 2021-03-30
Grant Date 2021-03-30
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dayal, Mohit
  • Khalil, Firas
  • Garg, Vikas
  • Egervari, Mark
  • El Naamani, Mohamad
  • French, Clayton T.
  • Ottlik, Artur
  • Sharma, Navneet
  • Tandon, Malika

Abstract

A location tracking and distance monitoring system includes a plurality of portable transponders, each portable transponder having a wireless transmitter and configured to transmit location data, a location database storing the location data transmitted by the plurality of portable transponders, wherein each portable transponder is identified as a tag with co-ordinates in the location database, a distance monitoring module comprising at least one processor and configured via computer executable instructions to access the location data from the location database, define a coverage region with a coverage radius around each tag, determine overlapping zones of the coverage regions of the tags, and generate tag clusters based on the overlapping zones. Further, an associated method and computer readable medium are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
  • H04W 64/00 - Locating users or terminals for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons

70.

Locking an enclosed switch, a bus plug or a panelboard switch

      
Application Number 16553515
Grant Number 10950405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-28
First Publication Date 2021-03-04
Grant Date 2021-03-16
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jameson, Thomas
  • Groehl, Troy

Abstract

An enclosed switch, a bus plug or a panelboard switch with means to lock them in an OFF position are provided. An enclosed switch comprises an operating handle with a first hole situated at a distal end and an enclosure including a cover. The operating handle is disposed external to the enclosure. The cover having a flange including a tab formed with a second hole that is configured to be aligned with the first hole of the operating handle in order to lock the enclosed switch in an OFF position without the use of a handle guard.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 71/52 - Manual reset mechanisms actuated by lever
  • H01H 71/02 - Housings; Casings; Bases; Mountings
  • H02B 1/46 - Boxes; Parts thereof or accessories therefor

71.

Systems and methods to detect dirt level of filters

      
Application Number 16555978
Grant Number 11009246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-29
First Publication Date 2021-03-04
Grant Date 2021-05-18
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Song, Zhen
  • Conte, Gregory
  • Wang, Qinpeng

Abstract

An approach that collects sensor data associated with a building automation system having filters and determining the optimal timing of the replacement of filters that includes replacement dates based upon use, utility, and labor costs.

IPC Classes  ?

72.

System and method for managing current of a notification appliance circuit

      
Application Number 16557738
Grant Number 11108267
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-30
First Publication Date 2021-03-04
Grant Date 2021-08-31
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kriete, Richard
  • Mastroianni, Eugene

Abstract

There is provided an alarm system and method for managing current of a notification appliance circuit. The system comprises a notification appliance circuit, in which a control panel and notification appliances are coupled to the notification appliance circuit. The control panel provides an activation signal in response to an emergency condition. The notification appliances are configured with time delays and receive an activation signal from the control panel. The notification appliances discharges energy storage components based on at least the activation signal and recharges the energy storage components at different time intervals based on the time delays in response to discharging the energy storage components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
  • G08B 1/08 - Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using electric transmission
  • G08B 17/00 - Fire alarms; Alarms responsive to explosion
  • G08B 27/00 - Alarm systems in which the alarm condition is signalled from a central station to a plurality of substations
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

73.

Systems and methods for intelligent disinfection of susceptible environments based on occupant density

      
Application Number 16515865
Grant Number 11513486
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-18
First Publication Date 2021-01-21
Grant Date 2022-11-29
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kupa, Timur
  • Baker, Robert
  • Songkakul, Pornsak

Abstract

A building automation system may control ultraviolet lights to intelligently disinfect susceptible environments based on occupant density. The system comprises multiple occupancy sensors, a disinfection environment tracking engine, and an ultraviolet light control engine. The multiple occupancy sensors generate real time occupancy data associated with multiple objects detected within an area. The disinfection environment tracking engine determines real time occupant density of the multiple objects detected within the area based on the real time occupancy data generated by the multiple occupancy sensors. The ultraviolet light control engine controls operation of one or more ultraviolet lights to disinfect the area based on the real time occupant density determined by the disinfection environment tracking engine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

74.

System and method to improve emergency response time

      
Application Number 16425151
Grant Number 10861308
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-29
First Publication Date 2020-12-03
Grant Date 2020-12-08
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Simpson, Christoffer
  • Najibi, Tina
  • Kadoshnikov, Mark
  • Buck, Charlton
  • Galimidi, Danielle

Abstract

There is described a fire detection/notification system for detecting a weapons discharge comprising a network and a control panel. The network includes multiple wireless devices, and each device includes a fire-related sensor and a first weapons discharge sensor, and a second weapons sensor. The control panel is configured to identify the weapons discharge based on data generated by the first and second weapons discharge sensors and produce an alert signal in response to identifying the weapons discharge. The control panel is connected to the network and includes an output circuit configured to communicate with an emergency responder device external to the fire detection/notification system in response to receiving the alert signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 15/00 - Identifying, scaring or incapacitating burglars, thieves or intruders, e.g. by explosives
  • G08B 17/08 - Actuation involving the use of explosive means
  • G08B 27/00 - Alarm systems in which the alarm condition is signalled from a central station to a plurality of substations
  • H04W 4/90 - Services for handling of emergency or hazardous situations, e.g. earthquake and tsunami warning systems [ETWS]
  • G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
  • G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems

75.

Alarm issue management for a building management environment

      
Application Number 16414557
Grant Number 11449019
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-16
First Publication Date 2020-11-19
Grant Date 2022-09-20
Owner Siemens Industry Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vitaterna, Joseph F.
  • Tattleman, Steven

Abstract

Alarm issue management for a building automation system comprising a decentralized ledger as well as first, second, and third systems. The decentralized ledger has immutable transaction records validated and secured by a network of peer-to-peer nodes, and the ledger utilizes proof of work to synchronize the nodes. The first, second, and third systems access the transaction records of the ledger relating to a remediation type of a building automation system. The first system provides a first transaction record to the ledger relating to the remediation type. The second system reads the first transaction record of the ledger and provides a second transaction record to the ledger relating to the remediation type based on the first transaction record. The third system reads the first and second transaction records of the ledger and performs an audit of the first and second transaction records of the ledger relating to the remediation type.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 16/27 - Replication, distribution or synchronisation of data between databases or within a distributed database system; Distributed database system architectures therefor
  • G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
  • G06F 9/451 - Execution arrangements for user interfaces

76.

Motor undervoltage ride-through circuit controlled by motor protective relay

      
Application Number 16386079
Grant Number 10812007
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-16
First Publication Date 2020-10-20
Grant Date 2020-10-20
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Fraser, Alan W.

Abstract

A capacitor and other components are added to the motor starter control circuit in order to supply power to the contactor coil during undervoltage events. In order to avoid adding an additional active device in the control circuit to control the application of capacitor voltage to the contactor coil, a microprocessor-based motor protective relay may be used to switch the capacitor in or out in a controlled manner. The motor protective relay is used for overload protection as well as for undervoltage switching of the capacitor. The motor protective relay is microprocessor-based and offers user-configurable general-purpose logic and math processing functions to control the capacitor switching.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 17/32 - Structural association of asynchronous induction motors with auxiliary mechanical devices, e.g. with clutches or brakes
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load

77.

System and method to improve emergency response time

      
Application Number 16425563
Grant Number 10796547
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-29
First Publication Date 2020-10-06
Grant Date 2020-10-06
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Simpson, Christoffer
  • Najibi, Tina
  • Kadoshnikov, Mark
  • Buck, Charlton
  • Galimidi, Danielle

Abstract

There is described a fire detection/notification system for detecting a weapons discharge comprising a network and a control panel. The network includes multiple devices, and each device includes a fire-related detection sensor and a weapons discharge sensor. The control panel is configured to identify a fire-related hazard detected by the fire-related detection sensor and produce a first alert signal in response to identifying the fire-related hazard. The control panel is also configured to identify a weapons discharge hazard detected by the weapons discharge sensor and produce a second alert signal in response to identifying the weapons discharge hazard. The control panel is connected to the network and includes an output circuit configured to communicate with one or more emergency responder devices external to the fire detection/notification system in response to receiving the first alert signal, the second alert signal, or both signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 17/08 - Actuation involving the use of explosive means
  • G08B 17/06 - Electric actuation of the alarm, e.g. using a thermally-operated switch
  • G08B 27/00 - Alarm systems in which the alarm condition is signalled from a central station to a plurality of substations
  • G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
  • G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems

78.

System and method for configuring and managing field devices of a building

      
Application Number 16370255
Grant Number 11461605
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-29
First Publication Date 2020-10-01
Grant Date 2022-10-04
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Casilli, Chris

Abstract

There is described a building automation system comprising a communication component, a processor, and an output component. The communication component scans the building automation system to discover devices, and the processor generates a visual code for a particular field device. The visual code identifies a uniform resource locator directed to a virtual node hosting environment of the building automation system associated with the field device. The output component produces the visual code at a physical material for exhibition in proximity to the field device. Thereafter, the hosting environment receives a status request, associated with the uniform resource locator, for the field device from a mobile device. The hosting environment generates point information associated with the field device based on information collected from the field device in response to receiving the status request. The communication component sends the point information to the mobile device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G06K 1/12 - Methods or arrangements for marking the record carrier in digital fashion otherwise than by punching
  • G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

79.

Enhancing an auxiliary compartment of a modular bucket assembly in an arc resistant switchgear

      
Application Number 16815863
Grant Number 10784660
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-11
First Publication Date 2020-09-22
Grant Date 2020-09-22
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Rajvanshi, Rahul

Abstract

A modular bucket assembly of a low voltage switchgear includes a box shaped bucket having an interior bucket side wall, an exterior bucket side wall with vents in a first periphery, a bucket rear wall, a bucket top wall and a bucket bottom wall. All of the bucket walls define an auxiliary compartment of a switchgear cabinet. The vents in the exterior bucket side wall define an arc gas venting passage in communication with an interior of the auxiliary compartment for exhausting arc gasses to an exterior of the cabinet. The modular bucket assembly further comprises a metal enclosure mounted on the bucket bottom wall. The metal enclosure has a side opening with a second periphery such that the second periphery overlaps the first periphery of the exterior bucket side wall. The metal enclosure is configured to house direct power connected devices and protective fuses and withstand arc fault pressures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/18 - Disposition or arrangement of fuses
  • H02B 1/20 - Bus-bar or other wiring layouts, e.g. in cubicles, in switchyards
  • H02B 1/24 - Circuit arrangements for boards or switchyards
  • H02B 1/28 - Casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof or flameproof
  • H02B 1/38 - Hinged covers or doors
  • H02B 1/48 - Mounting of devices therein
  • H02B 1/56 - Cooling; Ventilation
  • H02B 13/025 - Safety arrangements, e.g. in case of excessive pressure or fire due to electrical defect
  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details

80.

Electronic circuit breaker with lockout mechanism integrated into electronic trip mechanism

      
Application Number 16289071
Grant Number 10930461
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-28
First Publication Date 2020-09-03
Grant Date 2021-02-23
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kim, Raiden Jay
  • Yang, Guang

Abstract

An electronic circuit breaker comprises an electronic circuitry and a lockout mechanism configured to provide a safety feature. The lockout mechanism includes a trip rod placed along a longitudinal axis of the electronic circuit breaker. The trip rod has first and second ends. The lockout mechanism further includes a barrel mounted coaxially around the trip rod near the first end of the trip rod. The lockout mechanism further includes a moving arm mechanically coupled to the trip rod. The lockout mechanism further includes an electronic-powered magnet mounted coaxially on the trip rod near the second end being opposite of the first end of the trip rod. The lockout mechanism further includes an armature mechanically coupled to the trip rod. The barrel serves to block the moving arm and the trip rod is pushed by the electronic-powered magnet to interact with the barrel to remove a lockout such that the electronic-powered magnet is activated to push the trip rod to pull on the armature, causing the electronic circuit breaker to be tripped.

IPC Classes  ?

81.

Panel wire install indicator of a residential circuit breaker

      
Application Number 16553582
Grant Number 10763067
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-28
First Publication Date 2020-09-01
Grant Date 2020-09-01
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Watford, Russell Thomas
  • Mccoy, Brian Timothy

Abstract

A residential circuit breaker is provided with means for showing proper installation of a panel wire to ensure that an installer/a contractor is aware that the panel wire has been fully inserted into a circuit breaker lug. The residential circuit breaker comprises a circuit breaker lug having a lug body and a lug body screw. The residential circuit breaker further comprises a panel wire install indicator to indicate proper insertion of a panel wire in the lug body by providing a visual indication to an installer/contractor that the panel wire has been fully inserted in the circuit breaker lug during and after installation. The panel wire install indicator includes a panel wire indicator lever wherein the panel wire indicator lever can indicate if the panel wire has been installed properly and wherein there is a visual indication if the panel wire is no longer present in the lug body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
  • H01H 71/04 - Means for indicating condition of the switching device
  • H01R 4/30 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a screw or nut clamping member
  • H01H 71/10 - Operating or release mechanisms

82.

Modularity for circuit breakers

      
Application Number 16257282
Grant Number 10950404
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-25
First Publication Date 2020-07-30
Grant Date 2021-03-16
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Malacara-Carrillo, Hector Manuel
  • Mccoy, William
  • Hernandez, Jesus
  • Wynn, Andrew

Abstract

A modular residential circuit breaker comprises an assembly including an operation module and a first application module. The operation module includes an operation mechanism, a trip system, and an arc suppression system except a specific mounting and a current application. The first application module is configured to mate with the operation module to form a complete circuit breaker and define a replacement breaker frame for having an external modularity for the modular residential circuit breaker.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 71/02 - Housings; Casings; Bases; Mountings
  • H01H 71/74 - Means for adjusting the conditions under which the device will function to provide protection
  • H01H 9/30 - Means for extinguishing or preventing arc between current-carrying parts
  • H02H 3/10 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current additionally responsive to some other abnormal electrical conditions
  • H01H 83/20 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current operated by excess current as well as by some other abnormal electrical condition

83.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING SYSTEM OPERATION CONDITIONS

      
Application Number 16251382
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-01-18
First Publication Date 2020-07-23
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Casilli, Chris
  • Songkakul, Pornsak

Abstract

A building automation system and method for simulating system operation conditions associated with a building automation system are provided. A virtual node is created in a virtual node hosting environment to communicate with a data consumer. A building simulation system is configured in the virtual node based on a configuration file associated with the virtual node. The configuration file includes device properties of a field device simulated by the building simulation system. The configuration file also references a data file that includes time intervals and simulated system operation conditions of points associated with field device. Simulated operation data of the points are generated from the building simulation system based on the data file. The building simulation system includes point simulator servers in which each point simulator server corresponds to a system operation condition identified by the data file. The simulated operation data are provided to the data consumer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
  • G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
  • G05B 17/02 - Systems involving the use of models or simulators of said systems electric

84.

System and method for controlling building fluid distribution

      
Application Number 16641232
Grant Number 11268714
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-24
First Publication Date 2020-07-16
Grant Date 2022-03-08
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Johnson, Mark David

Abstract

A system and method is provided for controlling building fluid distribution. The system may cause a variable air volume building ventilation system to operate at different combinations of different fan speeds for different damper opening configurations. For each different combination of fan speed and damper opening configuration, the system may: determine a static pressure measurement for each terminal unit based on a flow measurement determined by terminal box controllers using a pressure sensor; and determine a static pressure measurement for the supply fan from a pressure sensor mounted in a ventilation duct downstream of the at least one supply fan and upstream of each terminal unit. The system may also determine and store in each terminal box controller, a friction loss coefficient based on the static pressure measurements for the supply fan and the terminal units.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24F 11/30 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring
  • F24F 11/77 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity by controlling the speed of ventilators
  • F24F 11/74 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity
  • F24F 11/64 - Electronic processing using pre-stored data
  • F24F 11/56 - Remote control
  • F24F 11/54 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by user interfaces or communication using one central controller connected to several sub-controllers
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • F24F 140/40 - Damper positions, e.g. open or closed
  • F24F 110/40 - Pressure, e.g. wind pressure
  • F24F 140/10 - Pressure

85.

Busway tap off system for connecting an electrical supply to a distribution device

      
Application Number 16529345
Grant Number 10714921
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-01
First Publication Date 2020-07-14
Grant Date 2020-07-14
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Pever, Steven E.
  • Fink, Timothy J.

Abstract

A busway tap off system is provided for connecting an electrical supply to a distribution device. The busway tap off system comprises a joint mounted tap box configured for making an electrical connection between an electrical busway and a power distribution system including a downstream panel. The joint mounted tap box is a dynamically mounted electrical equipment and the downstream panel is a rigidly mounted electrical equipment. The busway tap off system further comprises electrical cables that connect the two equipments. The busway tap off system further comprises a nipple accessory that provides a flexible mechanical and electrical connection between the dynamically mounted electrical equipment and the rigidly mounted electrical equipment. The nipple accessory is configured as a rigidly-constructed flexible fitting that includes two axial slides that enable the nipple accessory to move with the dynamically mounted electrical equipment yet remains fixed to the rigidly mounted electrical equipment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/44 - Means for preventing access to live contacts
  • H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts

86.

System and method for qualitative analysis of baseband building automation networks

      
Application Number 16631403
Grant Number 11424955
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-24
First Publication Date 2020-07-09
Grant Date 2022-08-23
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • White, Joe
  • Cabrera, Juan

Abstract

A system and method is provided for qualitative analysis of baseband building automation networks. The system may include a processor configured to carry out a plurality of tests on a serial communication network that includes at least one field device that carries out building automation communications on the network. A first test may include: transmitting a series of queries for devices on the network, in which the queries are transmitted at incrementally lower transmission signal levels until message loss is detected; and determining a first lower signal level at which transmissions of queries occur without message loss on the network. In addition, the processor may be configured to determine and output on a display device at least one classification of the relative quality of the network with respect to at least one predetermined scale of relative network quality based at least in part on the first lower signal level.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/40 - Bus networks
  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
  • F24F 11/56 - Remote control
  • H04W 76/15 - Setup of multiple wireless link connections
  • G06F 16/9035 - Filtering based on additional data, e.g. user or group profiles

87.

Circuit breaker with enhanced arc extinguishing chamber

      
Application Number 16357513
Grant Number 10650993
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-19
First Publication Date 2020-05-12
Grant Date 2020-05-12
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kim, Raiden Jay
  • Yang, Guang

Abstract

An electronic circuit breaker comprises an arc interruption mechanism that would enhance arc attraction to arc plates and would reduce the possibilities of an arc escaping from the arc plates. The arc interruption mechanism includes an enhanced arc extinguishing chamber. The arc extinguishing chamber includes a plurality of arc plates having first and second sides. The circuit breaker further comprises a stationary contact plate that includes a first arc runner disposed near the first side of the plurality of arc plates. The circuit breaker further comprises a load terminal that includes a second arc runner disposed near the second side of the plurality of arc plates. As an arc is attracted by the plurality of arc plates and the arc enters the plurality of arc plates, a length of a current path associated with the arc is reduced through the first arc runner and the second arc runner by reducing a resistance of the current path for the arc or by reducing a voltage across the circuit breaker.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 33/18 - Means for extinguishing or preventing arc between current-carrying parts using blow-out magnet
  • H01H 33/72 - Switches with separate means for directing, obtaining, or increasing flow of arc-extinguishing fluid having stationary parts for directing the flow of arc-extinguishing fluid, e.g. arc-extinguishing chamber
  • H01H 71/12 - Automatic release mechanisms with or without manual release

88.

Demand flow for air cooled chillers

      
Application Number 16708817
Grant Number 11493246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-10
First Publication Date 2020-05-07
Grant Date 2022-11-08
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Warren, Duane D.

Abstract

A system is provided for controlling air flow over a condenser. A fan is arranged to cause flow of air over the condenser. A meter is configured to determine energy used by an air cooled chiller, which includes the condenser. A controller is configured to control air flow caused by the fan as a function of the energy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F25B 41/24 - Arrangement of shut-off valves for disconnecting a part of the refrigerant cycle, e.g. an outdoor part
  • F25B 13/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with reversible cycle
  • F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
  • F25B 41/20 - Disposition of valves, e.g. of on-off valves or flow control valves

89.

Circuit breakers including dual triggering devices and methods of operating same

      
Application Number 16133034
Grant Number 10847333
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-17
First Publication Date 2020-03-19
Grant Date 2020-11-24
Owner Siemends Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Watford, Russell Thomas

Abstract

A circuit breaker includes a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact moveable between an open state and a closed state; an armature, wherein movement of the armature from a first position to a second position initiates the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact to move from the closed state to the open state; a first electromagnetic device configured to move the armature from the first position to the second position in response to being energized by a first signal; and a second electromagnetic device configured to move the armature from the first position to the second position in response to being energized by a second signal and in response to generation of the first signal and the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact still being in the closed state. Other circuit breakers and methods of operating circuit breakers are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 50/54 - Contact arrangements
  • H01H 71/24 - Electromagnetic mechanisms
  • H02H 3/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection - Details
  • H01H 71/02 - Housings; Casings; Bases; Mountings
  • H01H 71/32 - Electromagnetic mechanisms having permanently magnetised part
  • H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current

90.

Bus bar assemblies, power distribution systems, and methods

      
Application Number 16160095
Grant Number 10587099
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-15
First Publication Date 2020-03-10
Grant Date 2020-03-10
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Parkerson, Jason
  • Wiant, Jason P.

Abstract

A power distribution system includes a first bus including a first bus bar and a second bus bar. A first portion of the first bus is located in a position where the first bus bar and the second bus bar extend parallel to each other. A space is located between the first bus bar and the second bus bar in the first portion of the first bus. A run-over bus includes two or more run-over bus bars, wherein at least a cross-sectional portion of at least one of the run-over bus bars is located in the space and the at least one run-over bus bar extends parallel to the first bus bar and the second bus bar. Other systems and methods are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/21 - Bus-bar arrangements for rack-mounted devices with withdrawable units
  • H02B 1/04 - Mounting thereon of switches or of other devices in general, the switch or device having, or being without, casing
  • H02G 5/02 - Open installations
  • H02G 5/06 - Totally-enclosed installations, e.g. in metal casings
  • H02B 1/30 - Cabinet-type casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor

91.

Expandable bused elbow for connecting modular metering equipment

      
Application Number 16674672
Grant Number 10714909
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-05
First Publication Date 2020-03-05
Grant Date 2020-07-14
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Fan
  • Rusch, Brian J.
  • Harnois, Carey D.
  • Shumate, Arthur Kevin

Abstract

An expandable bused elbow is provided for connecting modular metering equipment around an inside corner. The expandable bused elbow comprises an enclosure configured to fit in a gap between modular equipment. The enclosure has a box assembly with a sliding mechanism that enables expansion of the box assembly. The expandable bused elbow further comprises a first bussed interior assembly enclosed within the enclosure having a first bottom end and a second bussed interior assembly enclosed within the enclosure having a second bottom end. The first bussed interior assembly has a first bussing expansion mechanism that enables expansion of the first bussed interior assembly. The second bussed interior assembly has a second bussing expansion mechanism that enables expansion of the second bussed interior assembly. The expandable bused elbow further comprises a center corner assembly disposed in a middle space between the first bussed interior assembly and the second bussed interior assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/01 - Frameworks
  • H02G 5/00 - Installations of bus-bars
  • H02B 1/20 - Bus-bar or other wiring layouts, e.g. in cubicles, in switchyards
  • H02B 1/40 - Wall-mounted casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor
  • H02B 1/03 - Boards, panels, desks; Parts thereof or accessories therefor for energy meters

92.

Ground bus subassemblies, power distribution subassemblies, and assembly methods

      
Application Number 16118140
Grant Number 10826281
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-30
First Publication Date 2020-03-05
Grant Date 2020-11-03
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rahn, Megan
  • Parkerson, Jason

Abstract

A ground bus subassembly provided at a top (e.g., top front) of a power distribution cabinet section. The ground bus subassembly includes a first upper front frame plate, and a first ground bus section adjacent to the first upper front frame plate. A splice can attach to the first ground bus section. A ground cover covering the first ground bus section can function as a hoist rail. Ground bus subassemblies with first and second cabinet sections and first and second ground bus sections are provided, as are methods of assembly of ground bus subassemblies.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 5/00 - Installations of bus-bars
  • H02B 1/20 - Bus-bar or other wiring layouts, e.g. in cubicles, in switchyards
  • H02B 1/01 - Frameworks
  • H02B 1/30 - Cabinet-type casings; Parts thereof or accessories therefor
  • H01R 4/34 - Conductive members located under head of screw

93.

Branch circuit thermal monitoring system for continuous temperature monitoring by directly applied sensors

      
Application Number 16111602
Grant Number 10866144
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-24
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2020-12-15
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nayak, Amit
  • Leidy, Matthew

Abstract

A branch circuit thermal monitoring system comprises a housing and an electrical power distribution sub-system. The housing includes a plurality of thermal modules each connected with a thermal sensor assembly of a plurality of thermal sensor assemblies. The housing further includes a module rack wherein each of the thermal modules is installed on the module rack. The housing further includes a main controller configured to communicate with the thermal modules. The thermal modules are configured for individually monitoring corresponding identified connection points of interest with the attached thermal sensor assemblies such that the thermal modules and the thermal sensor assemblies provide continuous temperature monitoring of the corresponding identified connection points of interest. The thermal sensor assembly is configured to be directly applied to a connection point of interest thus avoiding any additional mounting assembly. The electrical power distribution sub-system is coupled to the thermal modules.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
  • G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
  • G01K 3/00 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature

94.

Temperature sensor of thermal monitoring system for use in power distribution systems

      
Application Number 16111687
Grant Number 10852198
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-24
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2020-12-01
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Yang, Guang
  • Titus, Solomon R

Abstract

A temperature sensor of a thermal monitoring system is provided for use in power distribution systems. The temperature sensor comprises ceramic printed circuit board (PCB) and a terminal. The ceramic PCB includes a temperature sensing element disposed on a side of the ceramic PCB. The terminal is configured to be fixed directly in contact with a measured point and is directly in touch with the ceramic PCB such that heat is conducted from the terminal, through the ceramic PCB and then to the temperature sensing element. The temperature sensing element is configured to generate an electrical signal in response to the heat such that the electrical signal is sent through a pair of lead wires to a controller for monitoring a temperature. The temperature sensor further comprises an epoxy to seal a portion of the terminal, the ceramic PCB in its entirety and a portion of the pair of lead wires to ensure a desired physical strength and a desired dielectric strength.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
  • G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
  • G01K 1/16 - Special arrangements for conducting heat from the object to the sensitive element
  • G01K 7/04 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples the object to be measured not forming one of the thermoelectric materials

95.

Insulative boots and power distribution assemblies

      
Application Number 16118040
Grant Number 10559945
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-30
First Publication Date 2020-02-11
Grant Date 2020-02-11
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Najar, Jr., Peter
  • Hawkins, Thomas W.

Abstract

A power distribution assembly includes a first conductor having a first conductor end and a first shape in cross-section and a second conductor having a second conductor end and a second shape in cross-section. A splice couples the first conductor end to the second conductor end. An insulative boot has a first opening of the first shape, wherein the insulative boot encompasses the first conductor end. The insulative boot also has a second opening having the second shape, wherein the second opening encompasses the second conductor end. The insulative boot has a cavity between the first end and the second end, wherein the cavity is configured to encompass the splice.

IPC Classes  ?

96.

Systems and methods for intelligent disinfection of disinfection environments through use of ultra-violet lights

      
Application Number 16026317
Grant Number 11278637
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-03
First Publication Date 2020-01-09
Grant Date 2022-03-22
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kupa, Timur
  • Herrera, Rene
  • Songkakul, Pornsak

Abstract

A building automation system (BAS) may control ultra-violet (UV) lights to intelligently disinfect a disinfection environment (e.g., a patient room). In some examples, the BAS includes a disinfection environment tracking engine and a UV light control engine. The disinfection environment tracking engine may access patient room data indicative of a state of a patient room of a patient, medical data of the patient, the medical data of the patient specifying a medical condition of the patient, real-time location data of the patient. The UV light control engine may control operation of UV lights to disinfect the patient room based on the patient room data, the medical data of the patient, and the real-time location data of the patient.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 2/24 - Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
  • A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
  • A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
  • A61L 9/20 - Ultraviolet radiation

97.

Variable air volume modeling for an HVAC system

      
Application Number 16506824
Grant Number 10935944
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-09
First Publication Date 2020-01-02
Grant Date 2021-03-02
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ahmed, Osman
  • Cowan, Robert J.
  • Raymundo, Robertito
  • Walker, James John

Abstract

Methods for modeling heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) are described. A heuristic model of air handling in a HVAC system is optimized by a server based on measurements from outdoor sensors, from building space sensors, plant sensors, and sensors for the air handling. Settings of the air handling in the HVAC system are determined by the server from the model as optimized and transmitted to the HVAC system. The heuristic model may be optimized by indicating a mismatch of a fan with a space based on a diversity from a fan flow set point and a fan designed maximum flow; identifying a rogue zone or a critical zone of air handling units based on a number of actuator re-positioning, box pressures, and box flow; and/or determining a coupling of a coupled zone operation with temperature, flow, or temperature and flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F24F 11/56 - Remote control
  • F24F 11/62 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by the type of control or by internal processing, e.g. using fuzzy logic, adaptive control or estimation of values
  • F24F 11/63 - Electronic processing
  • F24F 11/72 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure
  • F24F 110/00 - Control inputs relating to air properties
  • G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
  • F24F 11/30 - Control or safety arrangements for purposes related to the operation of the system, e.g. for safety or monitoring
  • F24F 11/32 - Responding to malfunctions or emergencies
  • F24F 11/46 - Improving electric energy efficiency or saving
  • F24F 11/54 - Control or safety arrangements characterised by user interfaces or communication using one central controller connected to several sub-controllers
  • F24F 11/77 - Control systems characterised by their outputs; Constructional details thereof for controlling the supply of treated air, e.g. its pressure for controlling air flow rate or air velocity by controlling the speed of ventilators
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • F24F 140/60 - Energy consumption

98.

Smart circuit breaker

      
Application Number 16025511
Grant Number 10797480
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-02
First Publication Date 2020-01-02
Grant Date 2020-10-06
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Malacara-Carrillo, Hector Manuel
  • Watford, Russell Thomas
  • Chen, Hai
  • King, Jr., William A.

Abstract

A smart residential circuit breaker includes a hybrid assembly that incorporates a solid-state circuit element integrated into a simplified mechanical pole having main contacts. The solid-state circuit element includes a printed circuit board (PCB) with a micro SD reader to provide faster opening speeds. The smart residential circuit breaker is configured for use for different current levels and controlled by the PCB. The smart residential circuit breaker includes a mag-latch. The PCB is configured to send a signal to the mag-latch to open and close the main contacts within microseconds of detecting an over-current.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current
  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
  • H04B 17/20 - Monitoring; Testing of receivers
  • H01H 71/10 - Operating or release mechanisms
  • H04W 4/50 - Service provisioning or reconfiguring

99.

Bus bar assemblies, power distribution systems, and methods

      
Application Number 16118095
Grant Number 10522979
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-30
First Publication Date 2019-12-31
Grant Date 2019-12-31
Owner SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Parkerson, Jason

Abstract

A bus bar assembly includes a first rail assembly including a first end and an adjacent first main body and a second rail assembly including a second end and an adjacent second main body. A splice splices the first end to the second end. The splice includes an outer plate wherein a portion of the outer plate is adjacent the first main body and a portion of the outer plate adjacent the second main body. The splice includes one or more inner plates, each having two or more extension tabs, wherein a first extension tab is adjacent the first rail assembly and a second extension tab is adjacent the second rail assembly. Power distribution system and methods of splicing are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/20 - Bus-bar or other wiring layouts, e.g. in cubicles, in switchyards
  • H02B 3/00 - Apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture, assembly, or maintenance of boards or switchgear

100.

Deep-learning-based fault detection in building automation systems

      
Application Number 16015344
Grant Number 11347213
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-22
First Publication Date 2019-12-26
Grant Date 2022-05-31
Owner Siemens Industry, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Wang, Qinpeng

Abstract

Methods, mediums, and systems include use of a system manger application in a data processing system for fault detection a building automation system using deep learning, to receive point data for a hardware being analyzed, where the received point data is contaminated data, train a deep learning model for the hardware being analyzed, generate predicted data based on the deep learning model, analyze the predicted data and the received point data, identify a fault in the hardware being analyzed according to the received point data and the predicted data, and produce a fault report according to the identified fault.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • F24F 11/38 - Failure diagnosis
  • F24F 3/044 - Systems in which all treatment is given in the central station, i.e. all-air systems
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