Patents Assigned to The Abell Foundation
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Patent number: 9050972Abstract: A hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, a traction motor, a starter motor, and a battery bank, all controlled by a microprocessor in accordance with the vehicle's instantaneous torque demands so that the engine is run only under conditions of high efficiency, typically only when the load is at least equal to 30% of the engine's maximum torque output. In some embodiments, a turbocharger may be provided, activated only when the load exceeds the engine's maximum torque output for an extended period; a two-speed transmission may further be provided, to further broaden the vehicle's load range. A hybrid brake system provides regenerative braking, with mechanical braking available in the event the battery bank is fully charged, in emergencies, or at rest; a control mechanism is provided to control the brake system to provide linear brake feel under varying circumstances.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignees: PAICE LLC, The Abell Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Alex J. Severinsky, Theodore Louckes
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Patent number: 8899043Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection. The heat exchangers in the evaporator and condenser systems include a multi-stage cascading heat exchange system. Warm water conduits in the first deck portion and cold water conduits in the second deck portion are integral to the structure of the submerged portion of the offshore platform.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2010Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: The Abell Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Russ Krull, Laurence Jay Shapiro, Jonathan M. Ross
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Patent number: 8630761Abstract: A hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, a traction motor, a starter motor, and a battery bank, all controlled by a microprocessor in accordance with the vehicle's instantaneous torque demands so that the engine is run only under conditions of high efficiency, typically only when the load is at least equal to 30% of the engine's maximum torque output. In some embodiments, a turbocharger may be provided, activated only when the load exceeds the engine's maximum torque output for an extended period; a two-speed transmission may further be provided, to further broaden the vehicle's load range. A hybrid brake system provides regenerative braking, with mechanical braking available in the event the battery bank is fully charged, in emergencies, or at rest; a control mechanism is provided to control the brake system to provide linear brake feel under varying circumstances.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignees: PAICE LLC, The Abell FoundationInventor: Alex J. Severinsky
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Patent number: 8214097Abstract: A hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, a traction motor, a starter motor, and a battery bank, all controlled by a microprocessor in accordance with the vehicle's instantaneous torque demands so that the engine is run only under conditions of high efficiency, typically only when the load is at least equal to 30% of the engine's maximum torque output. In some embodiments, a turbocharger may be provided, activated only when the load exceeds the engine's maximum torque output for an extended period; a two-speed transmission may further be provided, to further broaden the vehicle's load range. A hybrid brake system provides regenerative braking, with mechanical braking available in the event the battery bank is fully charged, in emergencies, or at rest; a control mechanism is provided to control the brake system to provide linear brake feel under varying circumstances.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignees: PAICE LLC, The Abell Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Alex J. Severinsky, Theodore Louckes
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Publication number: 20120073291Abstract: A combined OTEC and steam system having an OTEC power generation system including a multistage condensing system in fluid communication with a cold water system and a steam system comprising a steam condenser, wherein the steam condenser is in fluid communication with the cold water system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: THE ABELL FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Laurence Jay Shapiro, Barry R. Cole, Jonathan M. Ross, Russ Krull
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Publication number: 20110173979Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having a first deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage evaporator system, a second deck portion comprising an integral multi-stage condensing system, a third deck portion housing power generation equipment, cold water pipe; and a cold water pipe connection. The heat exchangers in the evaporator and condenser systems include a multi-stage cascading heat exchange system. Warm water conduits in the first deck portion and cold water conduits in the second deck portion are integral to the structure of the submerged portion of the offshore platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: The Abell Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Russ Krull, Laurence Jay Shapiro, Jonathan M. Ross
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Publication number: 20110173978Abstract: An offshore power generation structure comprising a submerged portion having heat exchange sections, power generation sections, a cold water pipe and a cold water pipe connection. The cold water pipe comprises a plurality of offset first and second staved portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: The Abell Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Rekret, Henry Sibenaller, William Schulz
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Patent number: D657854Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: The Abell Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Yunho Hwang, Hoseong Lee, Jan Muehlbauer, Laurence Jay Shapiro, Barry R. Cole
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Patent number: D657855Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: The Abell Foundations, Inc.Inventors: Yunho Hwang, Hoseong Lee, Jan Muehlbauer, Laurence Jay Shapiro, Barry R. Cole
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Patent number: D657856Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: The Abell Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Yunho Hwang, Hoseong Lee, Jan Muehlbauer, Laurence Jay Shapiro, Barry R. Cole
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Patent number: D658748Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: The Abell Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Yunho Hwang, Hoseong Lee, Jan Muehlbaurer, Laurence Jay Shapiro, Barry R. Cole