Patents Assigned to Rockland Electric Company
  • Patent number: 11861687
    Abstract: A system for conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes a web server for receiving bid data for one or more users for basic generation service products, an application server host application software, which processes the one or more bids according to at least one auction rule, tracks the auction, monitors the auction, and/or determines when to end the auction, and a database server, which stores auction data. A method of conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes the repeating steps of receiving bids indicating desired tranche units of basic generation service products, calculating next round prices for each product, and sending round results to bidders. The system for and method of conducting a computer-based auction includes receiving and processing a withdrawal request or a switch request from at least one of the qualified bidders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignees: Public Service Electric & Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Rockland Electric Company
    Inventors: Chantale Lacasse, Frederick W. Lark, Eugene Meehan, Anthony R. Robinson, David Salant, Colin J. Loxley, Gerald W. Schirra, Robert Taylor
  • Patent number: 11514509
    Abstract: A system for conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes a web server for receiving bid data for one or more users for basic generation service products, an application server host application software, which processes the one or more bids according to at least one auction rule, tracks the auction, monitors the auction, and/or determines when to end the auction, and a database server, which stores auction data. A method of conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes the repeating steps of receiving bids indicating desired tranche units of basic generation service products, calculating next round prices for each product, and sending round results to bidders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignees: Public Service Electric & Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Rockland Electric Company
    Inventors: Anthony R. Robinson, Frederick W. Lark, Eugene Meehan, Chantale Lacasse, David Salant, Colin J. Loxley, Gerald W. Schirra, Robert Taylor
  • Patent number: 11449928
    Abstract: A system for conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes a web server for receiving bid data for one or more users for basic generation service products, an application server host application software, which processes the one or more bids according to at least one auction rule, tracks the auction, monitors the auction, and/or determines when to end the auction, and a database server, which stores auction data. A method of conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes the repeating steps of receiving bids indicating desired tranche units of basic generation service products, calculating next round prices for each product, and sending round results to bidders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignees: Public Service Electric & Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Rockland Electric Company
    Inventors: Anthony R. Robinson, Frederick W. Lark, Eugene Meehan, Chantale Lacasse, David Salant, Colin J. Loxley, Gerald W. Schirra, Robert Taylor
  • Patent number: 11301926
    Abstract: A system for conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes a web server for receiving bid data for one or more users for basic generation service products, an application server host application software, which processes the one or more bids according to at least one auction rule, tracks the auction, monitors the auction, and/or determines when to end the auction, and a database server, which stores auction data. A method of conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes the repeating steps of receiving bids indicating desired tranche units of basic generation service products, calculating next round prices for each product, and sending round results to bidders. The system for and method of conducting a computer-based auction includes limiting the qualified bidders by a load cap to a maximum number of tranches bid during a round.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignees: Public Service Electric & Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Rockland Electric Company
    Inventors: Anthony R. Robinson, Frederick W. Lark, Eugene Meehan, Chantale Lacasse, David Salant, Colin J. Loxley, Gerald W. Schirra, Robert Taylor
  • Patent number: 9940666
    Abstract: A system and method of conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services (BGS) includes receiving bids by an application server host application for processing bids according to auction rules, for tranche units of BGS products, calculating next round prices, and sending round results to bidders, the subsequent round prices and a notice of the number of tranches bid during the previous round and/or the amount of excess supply offered. Subsequently, an electronic withdrawal request to remove tranches from a product and reduce a maximum number bids the bidder can make in future rounds, and/or bidder exit price, is received, but may be partially or fully refused. When the number of tranches bid are equal to or less than a certain threshold for each of the products, the auction may end and bidders are awarded an ending price for each of the products won.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignees: Public Service & Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Rockland Electric Company
    Inventors: Frederick W. Lark, Anthony R. Robinson, Eugene Meehan, Chantale LaCasse, David Salant, Colin J. Loxley, Gerald W. Schirra, Robert Taylor
  • Patent number: 9886719
    Abstract: A system and method of conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services (BGS) includes receiving bids by an application server host application for processing bids according to auction rules, for tranche units of BGS products, calculating next round prices, and sending round results to bidders, the subsequent round prices and a notice of the number of tranches bid during the previous round and/or the amount of excess supply offered. Subsequently, an electronic withdrawal request to remove tranches from a product and reduce a maximum number bids the bidder can make in future rounds, and/or an electronic switch request to switch a bid to another product, is received. When the number of tranches bid are equal to or less than a certain threshold for each of the products, the auction may end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignees: Public Service & Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Rockland Electric Company
    Inventors: Anthony R. Robinson, Frederick W. Lark, Eugene Meehan, Chantale Lacasse, David Salant, Colin J. Loxley, Gerald W. Schirra, Robert Taylor
  • Patent number: 9811855
    Abstract: A system and method of conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services (BGS) includes receiving bids by an application server host application for processing bids according to auction rules, for tranche units of BGS products, calculating next round prices, and sending round results to bidders, the subsequent round prices and a notice of the number of tranches bid during the previous round and/or the amount of excess supply offered. When available to a bidder, an extension request may be automatically granted extending the duration of the round and allowing all qualified bidders to submit new bids, and thereafter deducting the number of extensions available to the bidder. When the number of tranches bid are equal to or less than a certain threshold for each of the products, the auction may end and bidders are awarded an ending price for each of the products won.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignees: Public Service & Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Rockland Electric Company
    Inventors: Anthony R. Robinson, Frederick W. Lark, Eugene Meehan, Chantale LaCasse, David Salant, Colin J. Loxley, Gerald W. Schirra, Robert Taylor
  • Patent number: 9792647
    Abstract: A system and method of conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services (BGS) includes receiving bids by an application server host application for processing bids according to auction rules, for tranche units of BGS products, calculating next round prices, and sending round results to bidders, the subsequent round prices and a notice of the number of tranches bid during the previous round and/or the amount of excess supply offered. When a later round price is less than an earlier one an electronic switch request to switch a bid to another product is received. When the number of tranches bid are equal to or less than a certain threshold for each of the products, the auction may end and bidders are awarded an ending price for each of the products won.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignees: Public Service & Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Rockland Electric Company
    Inventors: Frederick W. Lark, Anthony R. Robinson, Eugene Meehan, Chantale LaCasse, David Salant, Colin J. Loxley, Gerald W. Schirra, Robert Taylor
  • Patent number: 8285601
    Abstract: A system for conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes a web server for receiving bid data for one or more users for basic generation service products, an application server host application software, which processes the one or more bids according to at least one auction rule, tracks the auction, monitors the auction, and/or determines when to end the auction, and a database server, which stores auction data. A method of conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes the repeating steps of receiving bids indicating desired tranche units of basic generation service products, calculating next round prices for each product, and sending round results to bidders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignees: Public Service & Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Rockland Electric Company
    Inventors: Frederick W. Lark, Anthony R. Robinson, Eugene Meehan, Chantale LaCasse, David Salant, Colin J. Loxley, Gerald W. Schirra, Robert Taylor
  • Patent number: 8219459
    Abstract: A system for conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes a web server for receiving bid data for one or more users for basic generation service products, an application server host application software, which processes the one or more bids according to at least one auction rule, tracks the auction, monitors the auction, and/or determines when to end the auction, and a database server, which stores auction data. A method of conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes the repeating steps of receiving bids indicating desired tranche units of basic generation service products, calculating next round prices for each product, and sending round results to bidders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignees: Public Service & Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Rockland Electric Company
    Inventors: Frederick W. Lark, Anthony R. Robinson, Eugene Meehan, Chantale Lacasse, David Salant, Colin J. Loxley, Gerald W. Schirra, Robert Taylor
  • Patent number: 8219458
    Abstract: A system for conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes a web server for receiving bid data for one or more users for basic generation service products, an application server host application software, which processes the one or more bids according to at least one auction rule, tracks the auction, monitors the auction, and/or determines when to end the auction, and a database server, which stores auction data. A method of conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes the repeating steps of receiving bids indicating desired tranche units of basic generation service products, calculating next round prices for each product, and sending round results to bidders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignees: Public Service & Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Rockland Electric Company
    Inventors: Frederick W. Lark, Anthony R. Robinson, Eugene Meehan, Chantale Lacasse, David Salant, Colin J. Loxley, Gerald W. Schirra, Robert Taylor
  • Patent number: 8195523
    Abstract: A system for conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes a web server for receiving bid data for one or more users for basic generation service products, an application server host application software, which processes the one or more bids according to at least one auction rule, tracks the auction, monitors the auction, and/or determines when to end the auction, and a database server, which stores auction data. A method of conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes the repeating steps of receiving bids indicating desired tranche units of basic generation service products, calculating next round prices for each product, and sending round results to bidders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignees: Public Service & Gas Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Rockland Electric Company
    Inventors: Frederick W. Lark, Anthony R. Robinson, Eugene Meehan, Chantale Lacasse, David Salant, Colin J. Loxley, Gerald W. Schirra, Robert Taylor
  • Patent number: 7409360
    Abstract: A system for conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes a web server for receiving bid data for one or more users for basic generation service products, an application server host application software, which processes the one or more bids according to at least one auction rule, tracks the auction, monitors the auction, and/or determines when to end the auction, and a database server, which stores auction data. A method of conducting a computer-based, simultaneous, multiple round, descending clock auction for basic generation services includes the repeating steps of receiving bids indicating desired tranche units of basic generation service products, calculating next round prices for each product, and sending round results to bidders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignees: Public Service Electric & Gas Company, Jersey Central Power & Light Company, Atlantic City Electric Company, Rockland Electric Company
    Inventors: Frederick W. Lark, Anthony R. Robinson, Eugene Meehan, Chantale LaCasse, David Salant, Colin J. Loxley, Gerald W. Schirra, Robert Taylor