David M Eldridge

US Patent:

20200231052, Jul 23, 2020

Filed:

Apr 8, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/843125

Inventors:

- Dublin 4, IE
Paul David Seff - Williamsburg VA, US
David Austin Eldridge - Knoxville TN, US

Assignee:

EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED - Dublin 4

International Classification:

B60L 53/16
H01R 13/66
H01R 13/717
B60L 53/30
H01R 13/641

Abstract:

A connector is for a charging station. The charging station has a charging box having a signaling mechanism. The connector includes an electrical receptacle structured to be electrically connected to the signaling mechanism; a housing coupled to the electrical receptacle; an indicating assembly coupled to the interior of the housing and structured to indicate a charging status state provided by the signaling mechanism; and an interface between the indicating assembly and the signaling mechanism in order to energize the indicating assembly and provide an indication of charging status.

US Patent:

20190219630, Jul 18, 2019

Filed:

Mar 27, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/365906

Inventors:

- Dublin 4, IE
DAVID AUSTIN ELDRIDGE - KNOXVILLE TN, US
CHRISTOPHER STUART - EAST LANSING MI, US

Assignee:

EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED - DUBLIN 4

International Classification:

G01R 31/28
H02H 1/00
G01R 31/327

Abstract:

A system for diagnosing circuit protection device field issues includes a remote computer system and a diagnostic circuit protection device installed at a customer location, wherein the circuit protection device includes a processor configured to execute a number of routines, a plurality of sensors structured to sense power circuit information, a memory accessible by the processor, and a communications module coupled to the non-volatile memory. The routines are structured to input sensed power circuit information and determine trip information for one or more trip cycles and cause the stored power circuit information and trip information to be transmitted to the remote computer system by the communications module over a network for storage and subsequent access for diagnostic purposes.

US Patent:

20180269013, Sep 20, 2018

Filed:

May 18, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/983810

Inventors:

- DUBLIN 4, IE
DAVID AUSTIN ELDRIDGE - KNOXVILLE TN, US
BRANDON J. ROGERS - KNOXVILLE TN, US

Assignee:

EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED - DUBLIN 4

International Classification:

H01H 9/54
H02H 3/33
B60L 3/00
B60L 3/04
B60L 11/18
H01H 83/02
H02H 1/00
H02H 3/00
H02J 13/00
H02J 3/00

Abstract:

A circuit breaker for an electric load includes first and second terminals; a number of first separable contacts each electrically connected between one of the first terminals and one of the second terminals; a first mechanism to open, close or trip open the first contacts; a number of second separable contacts each electrically connected in series with a corresponding one of the first contacts; a second mechanism to open or close the second contacts; a processor to cause the second mechanism to open or close the second contacts, annunciate through one of the second terminals a power circuit electrical parameter for the electric load, receive from a number of the second terminals a confirmation from or on behalf of the electric load to cause the second mechanism to close the second contacts, and determine a fault state operatively associated with current flowing through the second contacts.

US Patent:

20170197514, Jul 13, 2017

Filed:

Jan 7, 2016

Appl. No.:

14/989980

Inventors:

- Cleveland OH, US
Paul David Seff - Williamsburg VA, US
David Austin Eldridge - Knoxville TN, US

Assignee:

EATON CORPORATION - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

B60L 11/18
H01R 13/66
H01R 13/717

Abstract:

A connector is for a charging station. The charging station has a charging box having a signaling mechanism. The connector includes an electrical receptacle structured to be electrically connected to the signaling mechanism; a housing coupled to the electrical receptacle; an indicating assembly coupled to the housing; and an interface between the indicating assembly and the signaling mechanism in order to energize the indicating assembly and provide an indication of charging status.

US Patent:

20160178682, Jun 23, 2016

Filed:

Dec 23, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/757614

Inventors:

David Austin Eldridge - Knoxville TN, US
Maximilian Abel Mueller - Knoxville TN, US
Ronald Lee Thompson - Knoxville TN, US
Charles John Luebke - Hartland WI, US

International Classification:

G01R 31/02
H01R 13/713

Abstract:

A system and method for testing of electrical connections, conductors, and loads prior to energizing those connections is disclosed. For example, an interlocking socket can comprise a receptacle designed to be coupled to a connector of a load. The interlocking socket can comprise a microprocessor coupled to the receptacle, the microcontroller operable for testing one or more faults in the connector, a conductor, or the load coupled to the connector. In another example, a microprocessor can be coupled to a switch comprising a conductor, where the microprocessor is operable for testing one or more faults in the conductor or a load coupled to the conductor.

US Patent:

20150168487, Jun 18, 2015

Filed:

Dec 17, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/109467

Inventors:

- Cleveland OH, US
David Austin Eldridge - Knoxville TN, US
Christopher Stuart - East Lansing MI, US

Assignee:

Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

G01R 31/28
H02H 1/00
G01R 31/327

Abstract:

A system for diagnosing circuit protection device field issues includes a remote computer system and a diagnostic circuit protection device installed at a customer location, wherein the circuit protection device includes a processor configured to execute a number of routines, a plurality of sensors structured to sense power circuit information, a memory accessible by the processor, and a communications module coupled to the non-volatile memory. The routines are structured to input sensed power circuit information and determine trip information for one or more trip cycles and cause the stored power circuit information and trip information to be transmitted to the remote computer system by the communications module over a network for storage and subsequent access for diagnostic purposes.

US Patent:

20140267712, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/842558

Inventors:

Eaton Corporation - , US
Todd N. Butler - Williamsburg VA, US
Jason Okerman - Moon Township PA, US
David Austin Eldridge - Knoxville TN, US

International Classification:

G08B 13/14
H04N 7/18

US Classification:

348143, 3405683

Abstract:

A charging cable theft warning system includes a charging cable, a connector coupled to the charging cable, an ECU, at least one sensor configured to detect tampering with the charging cable, and an alert system configured to provide an alert corresponding to the at least one sensor detecting a tampering. A sensor may include a quick-disconnect coupling and/or may be configured to monitor an electrical characteristic of the system. A sensor may, additionally or alternatively, include one or more of a holster, a signal transceiver, and a communication device. The alert may include an audible alert, a visual alert, and/or a signal transmitted to a remote location. The system may also include a camera.

US Patent:

20140211345, Jul 31, 2014

Filed:

Jan 30, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/753793

Inventors:

- CLEVELAND OH, US
DAVID AUSTIN ELDRIDGE - KNOXVILLE TN, US
BRANDON J. ROGERS - KNOXVILLE TN, US

Assignee:

EATON CORPORATION - CLEVELAND OH

International Classification:

H01H 9/54
H01H 83/02

US Classification:

361 42, 335 11

Abstract:

A circuit breaker for an electric load includes first and second terminals; a number of first separable contacts each electrically connected between one of the first terminals and one of the second terminals; a first mechanism to open, close or trip open the first contacts; a number of second separable contacts each electrically connected in series with a corresponding one of the first contacts; a second mechanism to open or close the second contacts; a processor to cause the second mechanism to open or close the second contacts, annunciate through one of the second terminals a power circuit electrical parameter for the electric load, receive from a number of the second terminals a confirmation from or on behalf of the electric load to cause the second mechanism to close the second contacts, and determine a fault state operatively associated with current flowing through the second contacts.