Patents by Inventor Preston Trent Staats

Preston Trent Staats 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: 7088090
    Abstract: A method and system for remotely monitoring the magnitude and direction of net electrical power and current flow to or from a power generation facility over the transmission lines operably connected thereto allows for the estimation of the power output of that facility. The method includes detecting and measuring the magnetic field emanating from the monitored transmission line(s), and detecting a signal synchronized to the power system frequency, typically the electric field, emanating from the transmission lines. The method further includes evaluating, storing, and transmitting the data on the electromagnetic (EM) fields that are recorded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Genscape Intangible Holding, Inc.
    Inventor: Preston Trent Staats
  • Patent number: 6956364
    Abstract: A method and system for remotely monitoring the magnitude and direction of net electrical power and current flow to or from a power generation facility over the transmission lines operably connected thereto allows for the estimation of the power output of that facility. The method includes detecting and measuring the magnetic field emanating from the monitored transmission line(s), and detecting a signal synchronized to the power system frequency, typically the electric field, emanating from the transmission lines. The method further includes evaluating, storing, and transmitting the data on the electromagnetic (EM) fields that are recorded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Genscape, Inc.
    Inventor: Preston Trent Staats
  • Publication number: 20040263149
    Abstract: A method and system for remotely monitoring the magnitude and direction of net electrical power and current flow to or from a power generation facility over the transmission lines operably connected thereto allows for the estimation of the power output of that facility. The method includes detecting and measuring the magnetic field emanating from the monitored transmission line(s), and detecting a signal synchronized to the power system frequency, typically the electric field, emanating from the transmission lines. The method further includes evaluating, storing, and transmitting the data on the electromagnetic (EM) fields that are recorded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventor: Preston Trent Staats
  • Patent number: 6714000
    Abstract: A method for remotely monitoring the magnitude and direction of net electrical power and current flow to or from a facility over a prolonged period of time. The method includes detecting and measuring the magnetic field emanating from the monitored line(s), and detecting a signal synchronized to the power system frequency, typically the electric field, emanating from the power lines. The method further includes evaluating, storing, and transmitting the data on the electromagnetic (EM) fields that are recorded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Genscape, Inc.
    Inventor: Preston Trent Staats
  • Publication number: 20040021455
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for remotely monitoring the magnitude and direction of net electrical power and current flow to or from a facility over a prolonged period of time. An apparatus that accomplishes this monitoring activity is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least one device for detecting and measuring the magnetic field emanating from the monitored line(s), and another device for detecting a signal synchronized to the power system frequency, typically the electric field, emanating from the power lines. The apparatus also comprises a device for evaluating, storing, and transmitting the data on the electromagnetic (EM) fields that are recorded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Preston Trent Staats
  • Publication number: 20020101231
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for remotely monitoring the magnitude and direction of net electrical power and current flow to or from a facility over a prolonged period of time. An apparatus that accomplishes this monitoring activity is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least one device for detecting and measuring the magnetic field emanating from the monitored line(s), and another device for detecting a signal synchronized to the power system frequency, typically the electric field, emanating from the power lines. The apparatus also comprises a device for evaluating, storing, and transmitting the data on the electromagnetic (EM) fields that are recorded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 1999
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventor: PRESTON TRENT STAATS