CHRISTIAN V PELLON
Engineering in Norton, MA
License number
Massachusetts 1593501
Issued Date
Jul 27, 1995
Type
Engineer in Training
Address
Address
Norton, MA 02766
Professional information
Christian Pellon - Norton, MA
Work:
Sensata Technologies
Senior Global Director of Engineering Sensata Technologies - Attleboro, MA
Director of Engineering Sensata Technologies
Director of New Product Development Sensata Technologies
Engineering Manager Sensata Technologies
NPD Design Engineering Supervisor Sensata Technologies
Program Manager Sensata Technologies
Engineer and Team Leader
Senior Global Director of Engineering Sensata Technologies - Attleboro, MA
Director of Engineering Sensata Technologies
Director of New Product Development Sensata Technologies
Engineering Manager Sensata Technologies
NPD Design Engineering Supervisor Sensata Technologies
Program Manager Sensata Technologies
Engineer and Team Leader
Education:
Tufts University - Medford, MA
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering Tufts University - Medford, MA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering UMass Dartmouth - Dartmouth, MA
Masters in Business Administration (expected graduation 5/2015)
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering Tufts University - Medford, MA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering UMass Dartmouth - Dartmouth, MA
Masters in Business Administration (expected graduation 5/2015)
Arc Responsive Thermal Circuit Breaker
US Patent:
6642832, Nov 4, 2003
Filed:
Oct 29, 2001
Appl. No.:
10/045234
Inventors:
Christian V. Pellon - Norton MA
Peter G. Berg - Attleboro Falls MA
Peter G. Berg - Attleboro Falls MA
Assignee:
Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX
International Classification:
H01H 3752
US Classification:
337 66, 337 55, 337 56, 337 72, 337 90, 361 42, 361 931, 361139
Abstract:
A circuit breaker ( ) has a current carrying bimetallic element ( ) which bends upon self-heating and upon being subjected to a selected overload current transfers motion to a connecting plate ( ) which displaces a latch surface ( ) from a catch ( ) of a bell crank mechanism ( ) allowing a spring biased operating member ( ) to move movable contact means ( ) out of contact engagement with stationary contact means ( ) thereby tripping the circuit breaker. An arc sensing circuit ( ) is coupled to the load circuit and upon sensing selected arcs causes an arc responsive actuator ( ) to be energized to transfer motion to the latch ( ) to trip the circuit breaker.
Circuit Breaker Having Selected Ambient Temperature Sensitivity
US Patent:
6353526, Mar 5, 2002
Filed:
Oct 25, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/426649
Inventors:
Christian V. Pellon - Norton MA
Assignee:
Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX
International Classification:
H01H 7300
US Classification:
361115, 337 57
Abstract:
A circuit breaker ( ) is shown having a movable electrical contact ( ) adapted to move into and out of engagement with a stationary electrical contact ( ). A current carrying thermostatic trip member ( ) has a portion movable in response to changes in temperature with a motion transfer member ( ) transferring the motion to latch/catch mechanism ( ). The catch portion ( ) comprises a generally U-shaped adjustment element ( ) formed of thermostatic material whose legs are fixed to the base ( ) of a catch member ( ) which in turn is pivotably mounted in the casing of the circuit breaker. The bight ( ) of the adjustment element is free to move in response to temperature changes relative to the catch member. Overcurrent will cause the thermostatic trip member to transfer motion to the bight of the adjustment element causing the adjustment element and catch member to pivot and release a latch to thereby open the circuit breaker. According to a first embodiment, the thermostatic adjustment element ( ) is oriented relative to the thermostatic trip member such that the two components move in opposite directions upon a change in temperature making the circuit breaker sensitive to changes in ambient temperature.
Electrical Circuit Breaker Device
US Patent:
6480079, Nov 12, 2002
Filed:
Apr 25, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/132559
Inventors:
William J. Bentley - North Attleboro MA
Eric W. Morrison - Pawtucket RI
Christian V. Pellon - Norton MA
Nicholas V. Pellon - Norton MA
Eric W. Morrison - Pawtucket RI
Christian V. Pellon - Norton MA
Nicholas V. Pellon - Norton MA
Assignee:
Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX
International Classification:
H01H 332
US Classification:
335 6, 335191, 200401
Abstract:
An electric circuit breaker ( ) has a toggle mechanism ( ) having two movable over center joints ( ) connected between a push-button ( ) and a movable contact mechanism ( ). When the push-button is depressed a first link rotates bringing the first movable over center joint ( ) across a center position represented by a first imaginary straight line ( ) to a stop surface ( ). A spring member ( ) provides a bias which acts on the second movable over center joint ( ) normally maintaining the second movable joint against the stop surface so that with the two movable over center joints biased against the stop surface the movable contact mechanism is moved to a closed contact position when the push-button is depressed. An overload responsive member transfers motion to the second movable over center joint ( ) upon the occurrence of a selected overload and moves the second over center joint across a center position represented by a second imaginary straight line ( ) allowing the contacts opening spring ( ) to move the movable contact mechanism to the open contacts position providing a trip free operation. The circuit breaker can be formed for a single phase or it can be formed for multiphase operation in which additional ganged phases have no toggle mechanism but do have separate ambient temperature compensated trip arms and overload responsive members which operate through the single toggle mechanism.
Apparatus For Detecting Arc Faults
US Patent:
7190561, Mar 13, 2007
Filed:
Sep 9, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/937486
Inventors:
Christian V. Pellon - Norton MA, US
Mark D. Rabiner - Cambridge MA, US
Michael Parker - Camarillo CA, US
Christopher A. Nicolls - North Attleboro MA, US
Keith W. Kawate - Attleboro Falls MA, US
Robert Zanelli - Rehoboth MA, US
Roger D. Mayer - Attleboro MA, US
Lucien Fontaine - Lincoln RI, US
Michael J. Lavado - Griswold CT, US
Lynwald Edmunds - Mansfield MA, US
Jeffrey B. Ting - Boston MA, US
Mark D. Rabiner - Cambridge MA, US
Michael Parker - Camarillo CA, US
Christopher A. Nicolls - North Attleboro MA, US
Keith W. Kawate - Attleboro Falls MA, US
Robert Zanelli - Rehoboth MA, US
Roger D. Mayer - Attleboro MA, US
Lucien Fontaine - Lincoln RI, US
Michael J. Lavado - Griswold CT, US
Lynwald Edmunds - Mansfield MA, US
Jeffrey B. Ting - Boston MA, US
Assignee:
Sensata Technologies, Inc. - Attleboro MA
International Classification:
H02H 3/00
US Classification:
361 5, 360648
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for detecting arc faults that have reduced susceptibility to nuisance tripping. The apparatus includes a current sensor, an input sense circuit, an arcing sense circuit, a power supply, a tripping (firing) circuit, a processor, and an electromechanical interface. The current sensor monitors a power input comprising an AC current, and provides high frequency components of the. AC current to the input sense circuit. The input sense circuit filters and rectifies the AC signal, and provides the rectified signal to the arcing sense circuit. The arcing sense circuit provides a voltage level accumulated over a predetermined time period, and digital signals indicative of possible electrical arcing occurring during the sampling period, to the processor. The processor measures the voltage level, stores information relating to measured voltages and the digital signals, and processes the stored information using one or more algorithms, thereby determining whether the signals resulted from an arc fault or a nuisance load. In the event the signals resulted from an arc fault, the processor activates the firing circuit to trip the electromechanical interface, thereby interrupting the power output to the load.
Circuit Breaker With Improved Connector Socket
US Patent:
7210970, May 1, 2007
Filed:
Mar 22, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/386370
Inventors:
Christian V. Pellon - Norton MA, US
Michael J. Lavado - Griswold CT, US
Jacky C. Chan - Framingham MA, US
Michael J. Lavado - Griswold CT, US
Jacky C. Chan - Framingham MA, US
Assignee:
Sensata Technologies, Inc. - Attleboro MA
International Classification:
H01R 4/36
US Classification:
439810, 335132, 335 83, 335 6, 335202
Abstract:
A shouldered connector pin socket () is shown having an open channel () formed in the face surface of a wall member of a circuit breaker housing. An electrically conductive spring member (′) is received over the channel and is formed with a first set of spring fingers () that are adapted to engage a connector pin along a first axial length () of the channel making electrical engagement with the pin and urging the pin against the channel surface as the pin is slidingly inserted into the channel. The spring fingers urge the flange of the connector pin into a recess formed by a stepped shoulder defining the entrance to a second axial length () with the stepped shoulder and the spring fingers cooperating to retain the connector pin in the channel. A second set of spring contact fingers () can also be used to engage the connector pin along a third axial length () and thereby provide a redundant contact system.
Method For Detecting Arc Faults
US Patent:
7190562, Mar 13, 2007
Filed:
Sep 9, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/937487
Inventors:
Christian V. Pellon - Norton MA, US
Mark D. Rabiner - Cambridge MA, US
Michael Parker - Camarillo CA, US
Christopher A. Nicolls - North Attleboro MA, US
Keith W. Kawate - Attleboro Falls MA, US
Robert Zanelli - Rehoboth MA, US
Roger D. Mayer - Attleboro MA, US
Lucien Fontaine - Lincoln RI, US
Michael J. Lavado - Griswold CT, US
Lynwald Edmunds - Mansfield MA, US
Jeffrey B. Ting - Boston MA, US
Mark D. Rabiner - Cambridge MA, US
Michael Parker - Camarillo CA, US
Christopher A. Nicolls - North Attleboro MA, US
Keith W. Kawate - Attleboro Falls MA, US
Robert Zanelli - Rehoboth MA, US
Roger D. Mayer - Attleboro MA, US
Lucien Fontaine - Lincoln RI, US
Michael J. Lavado - Griswold CT, US
Lynwald Edmunds - Mansfield MA, US
Jeffrey B. Ting - Boston MA, US
Assignee:
Sensata Technologies, Inc. - Attleboro MA
International Classification:
H02H 3/00
US Classification:
361 5, 360648
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for detecting arc faults that have reduced susceptibility to nuisance tripping. The apparatus includes a current sensor, an input sense circuit, an arcing sense circuit, a power supply, a tripping (firing) circuit, a processor, and an electromechanical interface. The current sensor monitors a power input comprising an AC current, and provides high frequency components of the. AC current to the input sense circuit. The input sense circuit filters and rectifies the AC signal, and provides the rectified signal to the arcing sense circuit. The arcing sense circuit provides a voltage level accumulated over a predetermined time period, and digital signals indicative of possible electrical arcing occurring during the sampling period, to the processor. The processor measures the voltage level, stores information relating to measured voltages and the digital signals, and processes the stored information using one or more algorithms, thereby determining whether the signals resulted from an arc fault or a nuisance load. In the event the signals resulted from an arc fault, the processor activates the firing circuit to trip the electromechanical interface, thereby interrupting the power output to the load.
Methods Of Detecting Arc Faults Characterized By Consecutive Periods Of Arcing
US Patent:
7408750, Aug 5, 2008
Filed:
Mar 29, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/391954
Inventors:
Christian V. Pellon - Norton MA, US
Michael J. Lavado - Griswold CT, US
Jeffrey B. Ting - New York NY, US
Michael J. Lavado - Griswold CT, US
Jeffrey B. Ting - New York NY, US
Assignee:
Sensata Technologies Massachusetts, Inc. - Attleboro MA
International Classification:
H02H 3/00
US Classification:
361 42, 361 931, 361 94
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for detecting electrical arc faults that has reduced susceptibility to nuisance tripping. The apparatus includes a current sensor, an input sense circuit, an arcing sense circuit, a power supply, a tripping circuit, a processing unit, and an electromechanical interface. The processing unit measures multiple voltage levels provided by the arcing sense circuit during a specified number of consecutive time periods. Next, the processing unit determines the number of consecutive time periods during which the voltage levels exceeded a specified minimum value, take on successively lower or higher values, or fall outside a predetermined normal range of values. Based upon the results of this determination, the processing unit either trips the electromechanical interface to interrupt power to a load, or inhibits tripping of the electromechanical interface, thereby reducing the occurrence of nuisance tripping.
Arc Fault Detection Technique
US Patent:
7227729, Jun 5, 2007
Filed:
Sep 13, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/225585
Inventors:
Michael Parker - Camarillo CA, US
Christian V. Pellon - Norton MA, US
Mark D. Rabiner - Cambridge MA, US
Christopher A. Nicolls - Cumberland RI, US
Christian V. Pellon - Norton MA, US
Mark D. Rabiner - Cambridge MA, US
Christopher A. Nicolls - Cumberland RI, US
Assignee:
Sensata Technologies, Inc. - Attleboro MA
International Classification:
H02H 3/00, H02H 9/08, H02H 3/08, H02H 9/02
US Classification:
361 42, 361 931, 361 935, 361 936
Abstract:
An apparatus and a method of detecting arc faults that have reduced susceptibility to nuisance tripping. The apparatus includes a current sensor, a differential current input sense circuit, a differential current (di/dt) characteristics sense circuit, an absolute current input sense circuit, an absolute current characteristics sense circuit, a power supply, a tripping circuit, a processing unit, and an electromechanical interface. The di/dt characteristics sense circuit provides information relating to the characteristic di/dt signature of a power line current. The absolute current characteristics sense circuit provides information relating to the absolute current waveform characteristics of the power line current. The processing unit correlates the di/dt characteristics to the absolute current characteristics to distinguish between electrical arc faults and nuisance loads, thereby reducing the susceptibility of the apparatus to nuisance tripping.
Low Cost Arc Fault Detection Technique
US Patent:
7400481, Jul 15, 2008
Filed:
Dec 29, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/320865
Inventors:
Christian V. Pellon - Norton MA, US
Christopher A. Nicolls - Cumberland RI, US
Michael T. Parker - Camarillo CA, US
Christopher A. Nicolls - Cumberland RI, US
Michael T. Parker - Camarillo CA, US
Assignee:
Sensata Technologies, Inc. - Attleboro MA
International Classification:
H02H 3/08, H02H 9/02, H02H 3/00, H02H 7/00, H02H 9/08
US Classification:
361 931, 361 7, 361 78, 361 79, 361 44, 361 45, 361 47
Abstract:
Low cost apparatus and methods of detecting arc faults for better discriminating electrical events. The arc fault detection apparatus includes a current sensor, a di/dt input sense circuit, a dv/dt input sense circuit, and a processing unit. The current sensor monitors a power line current, and provides high frequency components of the power line current to the di/dt input sense circuit. The dv/dt input sense circuit monitors a power line voltage. The di/dt and dv/dt input sense circuits generate signals carrying information relating to changes in the power line current and the power line voltage, respectively. The processing unit analyzes these changes in the power line current and the power line voltage to discriminate detected electrical arcing events from nuisance loads with increased accuracy.