Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Plural load circuit systems – Selectively connected or controlled load circuits
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2006-11-28
DeBeradinis, Robert L. (Department: 2836)
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Plural load circuit systems
Selectively connected or controlled load circuits
C307S041000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07141891
ABSTRACT:
An intelligent power distribution system including one or more intelligent power strips. The power strips can each include an elongated housing that may be adapted for mounting in an equipment rack. The housing can include a first end, a second end and plurality of power outlets mounted thereon. The first end can have a number of apertures that enable power and signal conductors to enter an interior region of the housing. The second end can include a first and a second communication port. The first communication port may be adapted to enable a computer to communicate with the power the strip. The second communication port may be adapted to enable the power the strip to be daisy chained with a second intelligent power strip. The power strip further includes power management circuitry that can power-on and power-off the power outlets in accordance with an operator defined sequence and delays. The power management circuitry can further sense electrical current drawn by the power strip and control operation of the power strip based on the sensed electrical current to minimize branch circuit breaker tripping.
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McNally John
Rohr Daniel
American Power Conversion Corporation
DeBeradinis Robert L.
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo P.C.
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