Patents Assigned to GARRITY POWER SERVICES LLC
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Patent number: 11582948Abstract: An animal tracking system comprising a first LoRa receiver configured as a gateway to receive transmissions on a first set of channels or a second set of channels and forward said transmissions to a first remote server, and a transmitting tag configured to be affixed to an animal. The transmitting tag includes a memory configured to store digital information, a passive RFID receiver configured to detect a close proximity to an RFID transmitter and store detection of the close proximity in comprising in the memory, a processor configured to determine an alarm status according to a frequency of detection of the close proximity, an internal energy source, and a LoRa transmitter configured to transmit signals for a distance greater than 100 meters via energy from the internal energy source.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Garrity Power Services LLCInventors: Paul Garrity, Aaron Jungreis, Angus Lu
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Publication number: 20220022419Abstract: An animal tracking system comprising a first LoRa receiver configured as a gateway to receive transmissions on a first set of channels or a second set of channels and forward said transmissions to a first remote server, and a transmitting tag configured to be affixed to an animal. The transmitting tag includes a memory configured to store digital information, a passive RFID receiver configured to detect a close proximity to an RFID transmitter and store detection of the close proximity in comprising in the memory, a processor configured to determine an alarm status according to a frequency of detection of the close proximity, an internal energy source, and a LoRa transmitter configured to transmit signals for a distance greater than 100 meters via energy from the internal energy source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Garrity Power Services LLCInventors: Paul Garrity, Aaron Jungreis, Angus Lu
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Patent number: 11042718Abstract: An apparatus comprising a long-range transmitter having a unique identifier, a button, a card reader, a means for securing an identification card having a unique identifier and configured to be read by the card reader, and a controller coupled to the long-range transmitter, the button, and the card reader. The controller is configured to use the card reader to read the unique identifier of the identification card and to send a signal through the long-range transmitter when the button is pressed.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Garrity Power Services LLCInventors: Paul Garrity, Jamie Len Dunn
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Patent number: 10848001Abstract: A power apparatus comprising a wireless power receiver and a photovoltaic panel including a first p-n junction fabricated via a common process onto a substrate comprising low conductivity.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Garrity Power Services LLCInventor: Paul Garrity
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Patent number: 10727759Abstract: A power inverter configured to convert electrical power from an energy source to electrical power that can be pushed into a utility grid. The power inverter comprises a power train and a controller having an address. The controller is configured to provide gate drive signals to the power inverter for the power inverter to operate. The controller comprises a sensor for measuring electrical power that is pushed into the utility grid, non-volatile memory for storing an accumulated value of the electrical power, and a communication device configured to communicate information from the controller to a device remote from the power inverter. The controller is further configured to execute a smart contract corresponding to the address.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Garrity Power Services LLCInventor: Paul Garrity
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Patent number: 10666055Abstract: A hand carryable apparatus comprising a first power system, a second power system, a mechanical coupling, and an electrical coupling. The first power system comprises a first enclosure, a photovoltaic panel, a first power inverter, and a first alternating current interface coupled to the first output of the first power inverter. The second power system comprises a second enclosure, a battery, a second power inverter, and a second alternating current interface coupled to the second output of the second power inverter. The mechanical coupling and the electrical coupling removably couple the first power system to the second power system. The electrical coupling is capable of passing power between the first power system and the second power system. The second power system is capable of operating independently of the first power system.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Garrity Power Services LLCInventors: Paul Garrity, Aaron Jungreis
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Patent number: 10547727Abstract: A wireless headset comprising a sound transducer, said sound transducer and a wireless power receiver. The sound transducer comprises a sound transducer coil configured to at least one of convert a first electrical signal to a first sound signal and convert a first sound signal to a first electrical signal comprising first audio information. The wireless power receiver is configured to receive wireless power through an antenna comprising said sound transducer coil.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Garrity Power Services LLCInventor: Paul Garrity
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Patent number: 10398247Abstract: A wirelessly-powered locker comprises a transmitting antenna mounted to or embedded within a locker wall and a receiving antenna coupled to the lock. A power source connected to a transmitter transmits power to a wireless receiver in the lock via radiated wireless power. The wireless power operating frequency may be in the ISM band. The lock may further include wireless communication means to allow wireless transmission of an unlock code to the lock or wireless monitoring of the lock.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Garrity Power Services LLCInventors: Paul Garrity, Antony Brinlee
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Patent number: 10193534Abstract: A wireless power transmission system comprising a wireless transmitter capable of transmitting power and a wireless receiver capable of receiving power such that the transmitter or receiver comprises a controller and resonant tank, and the resonant tank comprises a capacitor and an electrically tunable inductor.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Garrity Power Services LLCInventor: Paul Garrity
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Patent number: 9906067Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to wirelessly charge and/or discharge a battery. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a removable first magnetic core piecepart having a surrounding first metallic coil and configured to be coupled to and aligned with a second magnetic core piecepart having a surrounding second metallic coil to form a transformer. The apparatus also includes a battery metallically coupled to the first metallic coil and configured to be charged and discharged through an electrically isolating path of the transformer.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Garrity Power Services LLCInventors: Paul Garrity, Aaron Jungreis
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Patent number: 9826714Abstract: Tracking tags for attachment to an object or animal. The tracking tags may include low-power long-range transmitters drawing power from a battery or a renewable energy source. The tracking tags may also each include a microcontroller having a sleep-mode module enabling nearly no quiescent current to be drawn when the microcontroller is in a sleep-mode. The microcontroller may enter into a sleep-mode for long periods of time following a short period of sending data to the low-power long-range transmitter. The short period of sending data may be approximately one-twentieth of the long sleep-mode period. The tracking tags may also include sensors for determining an ambient temperature or biometric data about an animal to which the tracking tag is attached. Locations of the tracking tags may be determined using signal trilateration and/or signal triangulation.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Garrity Power Services LLCInventor: Paul Garrity
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Patent number: 9793755Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and method for managing power flow in a grid-tied photovoltaic system, wherein the UPS provides grid-tie, backup power, voltage-frequency relay, power factor control, and load-leveling functions. The UPS includes a bi-directional power converter, a switch, and a controller. The converter converts between AC power and DC power, and includes ports which are connectable to a battery, a plurality of current-source inverters, a load, and an electric utility grid. The switch selectively connects and disconnects the converter from the grid. The controller monitors the voltage and current associated with the grid, and based thereon, controls the switch and the bi-directional power converter to manage power flow in the grid-tied photovoltaic system. The controller also manages the power factor of the current flowing into or out of the grid by introducing appropriate distortion or displacement current.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Garrity Power Services LLCInventors: Paul Garrity, Aaron Jungreis
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Publication number: 20170207664Abstract: A wireless power system. In one embodiment, the wireless power system comprises a wireless transmitter capable of transmitting power and a wireless receiver capable of receiving power such that the coupling between the transmitter and receiver is negligibly affected by introduction of an electrically conducting object near the wireless power system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Garrity Power Services LLCInventor: Paul GARRITY
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Publication number: 20170179726Abstract: A hand carryable apparatus comprising a first power system, a second power system, a mechanical coupling, and an electrical coupling. The first power system comprises a first enclosure, a photovoltaic panel, a first power inverter, and a first alternating current interface coupled to the first output of the first power inverter. The second power system comprises a second enclosure, a battery, a second power inverter, and a second alternating current interface coupled to the second output of the second power inverter. The mechanical coupling and the electrical coupling removably couple the first power system to the second power system. The electrical coupling is capable of passing power between the first power system and the second power system. The second power system is capable of operating independently of the first power system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: Garrity Power Services LLCInventors: Paul GARRITY, Aaron JUNGREIS
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Publication number: 20170179933Abstract: A wireless power transmission system comprising a wireless transmitter capable of transmitting power and a wireless receiver capable of receiving power such that the transmitter or receiver comprises a controller and resonant tank, and the resonant tank comprises a capacitor and an electrically tunable inductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: Garrity Power Services LLCInventor: Paul GARRITY
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Publication number: 20170042119Abstract: Tracking tags for attachment to an object or animal. The tracking tags may include low-power long-range transmitters drawing power from a battery or a renewable energy source. The tracking tags may also each include a microcontroller having a sleep-mode module enabling nearly no quiescent current to be drawn when the microcontroller is in a sleep-mode. The microcontroller may enter into a sleep-mode for long periods of time following a short period of sending data to the low-power long-range transmitter. The short period of sending data may be approximately one-twentieth of the long sleep-mode period. The tracking tags may also include sensors for determining an ambient temperature or biometric data about an animal to which the tracking tag is attached. Locations of the tracking tags may be determined using signal trilateration and/or signal triangulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Applicant: Garrity Power Services LLCInventor: Paul GARRITY
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Publication number: 20170033597Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and method for managing power flow in a grid-tied photovoltaic system, wherein the UPS provides grid-tie, backup power, voltage-frequency relay, power factor control, and load-leveling functions. The UPS includes a bi-directional power converter, a switch, and a controller. The converter converts between AC power and DC power, and includes ports which are connectable to a battery, a plurality of current-source inverters, a load, and an electric utility grid. The switch selectively connects and disconnects the converter from the grid. The controller monitors the voltage and current associated with the grid, and based thereon, controls the switch and the bi-directional power converter to manage power flow in the grid-tied photovoltaic system. The controller also manages the power factor of the current flowing into or out of the grid by introducing appropriate distortion or displacement current.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: GARRITY POWER SERVICES LLCInventors: Paul GARRITY, Aaron JUNGREIS
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Patent number: 9554431Abstract: An LED driver having an input to receive AC power from an AC power source, a semiconductor switch and an inductor controlled to produce a sinusoidal current drawn from the AC power source, and a large non-electrolytic (e.g. film) capacitor energy storage component. The semiconductor switch operates with a varying pulse-width-modulation frequency to regulate the voltage across the non-electrolytic capacitor energy storage component in such a way that a ripple current through the inductor is substantially smaller than a pulse-width-modulation cycle average current through the inductor. A DC-to-DC converter couples the energy from the non-electrolytic energy-storage capacitor to an LED string. A feedback loop allows the LED string to be regulated in either constant current mode or constant power mode and information for the feedback regulation is fed back across a high-voltage boundary using a low-cost signal transformer.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: GARRITY POWER SERVICES LLCInventors: Paul Garrity, Aaron Jungreis
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Patent number: 9525364Abstract: A DC-to-AC power converter is disclosed. The power converter has a DC input to receive DC power from a photovoltaic device, an AC output configured for direct connection to an AC mains power supply line, six semiconductor switches, one isolated high-frequency power transformer, two high-frequency inductors, a small resonant capacitor, and a large non-electrolytic (e.g. film) capacitor energy storage component. One of the semiconductor switches located on the primary side of the transformer operates to regulate the voltage across the non-electrolytic capacitor energy storage component. A second semiconductor switch located on the primary side of the transformer provides a resonant reset for the energy stored in the transformer and allows the first semiconductor switch to operate with nearly zero-voltage-switching.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Garrity Power Services LLCInventors: Paul Garrity, Aaron Jungreis
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Publication number: 20150195878Abstract: An LED driver having an input to receive AC power from an AC power source, a semiconductor switch and an inductor controlled to produce a sinusoidal current drawn from the AC power source, and a large non-electrolytic (e.g. film) capacitor energy storage component. The semiconductor switch operates with a varying pulse-width-modulation frequency to regulate the voltage across the non-electrolytic capacitor energy storage component in such a way that a ripple current through the inductor is substantially smaller than a pulse-width-modulation cycle average current through the inductor. A DC-to-DC converter couples the energy from the non-electrolytic energy-storage capacitor to an LED string. A feedback loop allows the LED string to be regulated in either constant current mode or constant power mode and information for the feedback regulation is fed back across a high-voltage boundary using a low-cost signal transformer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: Garrity Power Services LLCInventors: Paul Garrity, Aaron Jungreis