Donald T Staffiere

US Patent:

6404081, Jun 11, 2002

Filed:

Aug 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/637291

Inventors:

Donald T. Staffiere - Amherst NH

Assignee:

Energenius, Inc.

International Classification:

H01H 3500

US Classification:

307130, 307 66, 365229, 174255

Abstract:

A backup energy unit for an electrical device having a power source, an operational load, and containing a layered electrical device having a top exterior surface and a bottom exterior surface, such as an integrated chip or layered circuit board. The energy unit is made up of at least one energy storage device. This energy storage device is made up of a dielectric material and a first and a second electrical storage conducting layer. The dielectric material lies between the first and second electrical storage conducting layers. Further, the dielectric material exists between the top exterior surface and bottom exterior surface of the layered electrical device. The energy unit is further made up of a voltage detector to detect a potential level of the power source. When the voltage detector detects a power source disruption, that is when the potential level of the power source is below a first voltage state, it controls a switcher. This switcher disconnects the power source from the operational load and connects the energy storage device to the operational load when the voltage detector detects a power source disruption.

US Patent:

8256742, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Aug 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/846559

Inventors:

Donald Staffiere - Amherst NH, US
Don L Drinkwater - Carlisle MA, US
David Staffiere - Merrimack NH, US
Dana St. James - Mansfield MA, US

Assignee:

Custom Controls LLC - Carlisle MA

International Classification:

F16K 51/00

US Classification:

25112911, 251292

Abstract:

A sensor and powered valve actuator assembly adaptable to fit on and operate a manual valve, the sensor for detecting a valve operating trigger event such as a fluid leak, the actuator for automatically operating the manual valve in response to the triggering event. The assembly includes a motor, motor control circuit, operating shaft, and manual valve engaging member, in a housing mountable to a manual valve body. A sensor which may be remote to the housing is connected to the motor control circuit. When mounted, the valve engaging members extend from the shaft into flexible, rotational engagement with the manual valve shaft, such as with tines spanning or piercing the valve handle. The control circuit controls the motor based on a signal from the sensor, or other control means, such that the motor can actuate valve operation.

US Patent:

20120132838, May 31, 2012

Filed:

Dec 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/334670

Inventors:

Donald Staffiere - Amherst NH, US
Don Drinkwater - Carlisle MA, US
David Staffiere - Merrimack NH, US
Dana St. James - Mansfield MA, US
Jay Prager - Groton MA, US

Assignee:

CUSTOM CONTROLS, LLC - Carlisle MA

International Classification:

F16K 31/05
B21K 1/20

US Classification:

25112901, 29890124

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for automating the operation of a manual control valve upon the occurrence of a specified condition includes a valve handle engaging member mounted on an operating shaft turned by a motor held by a housing or support which is mountable to the manual valve body or associated conduit. The motor is operated by a motor control circuit when a sensor detects the condition. The structure and method of mounting may include a quick disconnect mechanism. The control circuit may operate at different power levels depending on the state of the sensor.

US Patent:

52869199, Feb 15, 1994

Filed:

Jun 28, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/722870

Inventors:

John W. Benson - Westwood MA
Donald T. Staffiere - Amherst NH

Assignee:

Digital Equipment Corporation - Maynard MA

International Classification:

H02G 308
H05K 500

US Classification:

174 50

Abstract:

A system for managing communication or power cables in proximity to a computer system. The system provides enclosures for routing or housing cables horizontally or vertically. Each enclosure is adapted for attachment to a computer cabinet, is easily installed and provides direct access for cable installation. The enclosures provide enhanced safety for personnel working in the area as well as presenting an outward appearance which is aesthetically pleasing and complementary with that of the computer system to which they are attached.

US Patent:

50539205, Oct 1, 1991

Filed:

Oct 9, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/595656

Inventors:

Donald T. Staffiere - Wilmington MA
Harvey S. Friedman - Sudbury MA

Assignee:

Digital Equipment Corporation - Maynard MA

International Classification:

H05K 720

US Classification:

361383

Abstract:

A three-dimensional integrated power distribution and regulation apparatus for providing regulated power to a plurality of chips mounted on a module. The apparatus has a busbar mounted on the module, this busbar receiving high voltage power as an input. A plurality of power regulators are mounted on the busbar and are electrically coupled to this busbar. The power regulators are point-of-load regulators that receive high voltage power as an input and produce regulated power to the busbar. The busbar is electrically coupled to the chips and provides the chips with the regulated power. Heat and losses are reduced since the power regulators are mounted on the module, close to the chips themselves.

US Patent:

61371920, Oct 24, 2000

Filed:

May 15, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/079795

Inventors:

Donald T. Staffiere - Amherst NH

Assignee:

Energenius, Inc. - Don Mills

International Classification:

H01H 3500

US Classification:

307130

Abstract:

A backup energy unit for an electrical device having a power source, an operational load, and containing a layered electrical device having a top exterior surface and a bottom exterior surface, such as an integrated chip or layered circuit board. The energy unit is made up of at least one energy storage device. This energy storage device is made up of a dielectric material and a first and a second electrical storage conducting layer. The dielectric material lies between the first and second electrical storage conducting layers. Further, the dielectric material exists between the top exterior surface and bottom exterior surface of the layered electrical device. The energy unit is further made up of a voltage detector to detect a potential level of the power source. When the voltage detector detects a power source disruption, that is when the potential level of the power source is below a first voltage state, it controls a switcher. This switcher disconnects the power source from the operational load and connects the energy storage device to the operational load when the voltage detector detects a power source disruption.

US Patent:

6137671, Oct 24, 2000

Filed:

Jan 29, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/015735

Inventors:

Donald T. Staffiere - Amherst NH

Assignee:

Energenius, Inc.

International Classification:

H01G 4005
H01G 4018

US Classification:

361311

Abstract:

The present invention is directed towards an embedded electrical storage device in a layered electrical device, such as a printed circuit board or integrated circuit chip. An electrical energy storage device, having an outer surface, is embedded in the layered electrical device, either partially or fully is formed of at least two electrical conducting layers sandwiching a high capacity dielectric, and is connected to other circuitry on the layered electrical device. This arrangement may be used in numerous applications including use as storage and filter capacitors for power conditioning.