Patents by Inventor David Vicari

David Vicari has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8841797
    Abstract: A wireless annunciator for an electrical generator displays data regarding operation of the electrical generator to provide feedback to a remote observer regarding performance of the electrical generator in meeting the demands placed thereon. The wireless annunciator wirelessly receives transmissions from one or more wireless modules and displays information based on the data contained in the transmissions. The wireless modules may be associated with sensors, for example, that measure various performance parameters of the electrical generator, such as current draw, fuel level, fuel pressure, and the like. A load management controller can communicate with one or more load-side modules, either wirelessly or across wired links, to control operation of one or more loads to avoid overloading of the electrical generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Wischstadt, Steven Wilcox, David Vicari, Jake Thomas
  • Patent number: 8736103
    Abstract: A load control module is provided for use with a transfer switch apparatus that controls the delivery of standby electrical power to a load during utility power interruption. The load control module selectively brings loads online to receive standby electrical power to prevent overloading of the electric generator that is providing the standby electrical power. The frequency of the electrical power is also monitored and if a low frequency condition is detected, loads are taken offline (shed). A method to flag those loads that induce an overload condition is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Vicari, Steven Wilcox, Greg Wischstadt, Jake Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130009467
    Abstract: A load control module is provided for use with a transfer switch apparatus that controls the delivery of standby electrical power to a load during utility power interruption. The load control module selectively brings loads online to receive standby electrical power to prevent overloading of the electric generator that is providing the standby electrical power. The frequency of the electrical power is also monitored and if a low frequency condition is detected, loads are taken offline (shed). A method to flag those loads that induce an overload condition is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: David Vicari, Steven Wilcox, Greg Wischstadt, Jake Thomas
  • Patent number: 8350405
    Abstract: A load control module is provided for use with a transfer switch apparatus that controls the delivery of standby electrical power to a load during utility power interruption. The load control module selectively brings loads online to receive standby electrical power to prevent overloading of the electric generator that is providing the standby electrical power. The frequency of the electrical power is also monitored and if a low frequency condition is detected, loads are taken offline (shed). A method to flag those loads that induce an overload condition is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Vicari, Steven Wilcox, Greg Wischstadt, Jake Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110254370
    Abstract: A wireless annunciator for an electrical generator displays data regarding operation of the electrical generator to provide feedback to a remote observer regarding performance of the electrical generator in meeting the demands placed thereon. The wireless annunciator wirelessly receives transmissions from one or more wireless modules and displays information based on the data contained in the transmissions. The wireless modules may be associated with sensors, for example, that measure various performance parameters of the electrical generator, such as current draw, fuel level, fuel pressure, and the like. A load management controller can communicate with one or more load-side modules, either wirelessly or across wired links, to control operation of one or more loads to avoid overloading of the electrical generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Greg Wischstadt, Steven Wilcox, David Vicari, Jake Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110175450
    Abstract: A load control module is provided for use with a transfer switch apparatus that controls the delivery of standby electrical power to a load during utility power interruption. The load control module selectively brings loads online to receive standby electrical power to prevent overloading of the electric generator that is providing the standby electrical power. The frequency of the electrical power is also monitored and if a low frequency condition is detected, loads are taken offline (shed). A method to flag those loads that induce an overload condition is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: David Vicari, Steven Wilcox, Greg Wischstadt, Jake Thomas