Patents by Inventor John Billigmeier

John Billigmeier 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).

  • Power system for a telecommunication facility
    Patent number: 7298053
    Abstract: A power system is designed to provide reliable electrical power to a facility, in particular to a telecommunications facility. The system includes a number of proton exchange membranes (PEMs) adapted to provide DC power. The system is configured so that the PEMs receive fuel from a header that is supplied by a number of hydrogen generators. Storage tanks are also included to provide hydrogen to the header if the hydrogen generators fail. The hydrogen generators receive electricity initially from an array of photovoltaic panels. If the photovoltaic panels fail then AC power from a commercial utility is provided to the hydrogen generators. Finally, the system includes a number of super capacitors that are operable to maintain power during the time required to change between power sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Larry L. Johnson, John Billigmeier, Julie Lieb
  • Power system for a telecommunication facility
    Publication number: 20060038533
    Abstract: The present invention includes a power system that is designed to provide reliable electrical power to a facility, and specifically to a telecommunications facility. The system includes a number of proton exchange membranes (PEMs) adapted to provide DC power. The system is configured so that the PEMs receive fuel from a header that is supplied by a number of hydrogen generators. Storage tanks are also included to provide hydrogen to the header if the hydrogen generators fail. The hydrogen generators receive electricity initially from an array of photovoltaic panels. If the photovoltaic panels fail then AC power from a commercial utility is provided to the hydrogen generators. Finally, the system includes a number of super capacitors that are operable to maintain power during the time required to change between power sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Applicant: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Larry Johnson, John Billigmeier, Julie Lieb
  • Power system for a telecommunication facility
    Patent number: 6930402
    Abstract: The present invention includes a power system that is designed to provide reliable electrical power to a facility, and specifically to a telecommunications facility. The system includes a number of proton exchange membranes (PEMs) adapted to provide DC power. The system is configured so that the PEMs receive fuel from a header that is supplied by a number of hydrogen generators. Storage tanks are also included to provide hydrogen to the header if the hydrogen generators fail. The hydrogen generators receive electricity initially from an array of photovoltaic panels. If the photovoltaic panels fail then AC power from a commercial utility is provided to the hydrogen generators. Finally, the system includes a number of super capacitors that are operable to maintain power during the time required to change between power sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Larry Johnson, John Billigmeier, Julie Lieb