Patents by Inventor Jim Belich

Jim Belich 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).

  • Methods and systems for community energy management
    Patent number: 8626348
    Abstract: A community based energy management method which avoids energy peaks oftentimes associated with the restart of appliances after the delayed start of an appliance due to energy use restrictions is lifted by a utility company. The method includes the application of a queue model, such as a first-in, first-out model for the restart time of any delayed electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Sears Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Betsy Owens, Jim Belich, Jaime A. Borras
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMMUNITY ENERGY MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20120296484
    Abstract: A community based energy management method which avoids energy peaks oftentimes associated with the restart of appliances after the delayed start of an appliance due to energy use restrictions is lifted by a utility company. The method includes the application of a queue model, such as a first-in, first-out model for the restart time of any delayed electrical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: SEARS BRANDS, LLC
    Inventors: Betsy Owens, Jim Belich, Jaime A. Borras