Patents by Inventor Stephen L. Knupp

Stephen L. Knupp 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: 8247633
    Abstract: High energy reaction of halogen-containing carbon, boron, silicon and nitrogen compounds, with base component comprising at least one atom selected from Groups IA to VIA, transition metals, lanthanides and actinides of the Periodic Table of the Elements, excluding aluminum and aluminum oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen L. Knupp, John L. Knupp
  • Publication number: 20120009111
    Abstract: High energy reaction of halogen-containing carbon, boron, silicon and nitrogen compounds, with base component comprising at least one atom selected from Groups IA to VIA, transition metals, lanthanides and actinides of the Periodic Table of the Elements, excluding aluminum and aluminum oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen L. Knupp, John L. Knupp
  • Patent number: 8034989
    Abstract: High temperature reaction of halogen-containing carbon, boron, silicon and nitrogen compounds with other compounds generates energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen L. Knupp, John L. Knupp
  • Patent number: 5424958
    Abstract: The method allocates a demanded amount of power to a plurality of power output apparatus, each power apparatus having characteristic curves associated therewith, and the total power outputted from the plurality of power apparatus results in a minimum cost for generating the power. Each boiler is allocated a quantity of waste fuel to be used in the generation of power, the quantity of waste fuel to be a predetermined total over a predetermined time period. Data is entered for each of the power apparatus into a controller. Optimal solutions are generated for all valid possible output power demands using an optimization by parts technique within bounds of each power apparatus. The solutions indicate the portion of power each power apparatus is to supply to provide the total power demanded at minimal cost. The solutions are stored in tables within a storage unit of the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc
    Inventor: Stephen L. Knupp
  • Patent number: 5404314
    Abstract: The method allocates a demanded amount of power to a plurality of power output apparatus, each power output apparatus having an emissions curve associated therewith, such that each of the power output apparatus supplies a portion of the demanded power, and the total power outputted from the plurality of power output apparatus results in a minimum amount of emissions. Data is entered for each of the power output apparatus into a controller. Optimal solutions are generated for all valid possible output power demands using an optimization by parts technique within output power bounds of each of the power output apparatus. The solutions indicate the portion of power each power output apparatus is to supply to provide the total power demanded at minimal emissions output. The solutions are stored in tables within a storage unit of the controller. Upon receipt of a demand for power, a search is performed of the solution tables to obtain the amount of power each power output apparatus is to supply to meet the demand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen L. Knupp
  • Patent number: 5388033
    Abstract: The method allocates a demanded amount of power to a plurality of power output apparatus, each power output apparatus having characteristic curves associated therewith, such that each of the power output apparatus supplies a portion of the demanded power, and the total power outputted from the plurality of power output apparatus results in a minimum cost for generating the power as a function of a plurality of constraints. Data is entered for each of the power output apparatus into a controller. Optimal solutions are generated for all valid possible output power demands using an optimization by parts technique within output power bounds of each of the power output apparatus. The solutions indicate the portion of power each power output apparatus is to supply to provide the total power demanded at minimal cost and emissions output at or less than predetermined levels. The solutions are stored in tables within a storage unit of the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen L. Knupp
  • Patent number: 5278772
    Abstract: The method allocates a demanded amount of power to a plurality of power output apparatus, each power output apparatus having a cost curve associated therewith, such that each of the power output apparatus supplies a portion of the demanded power, and the total power outputted from the plurality of power output apparatus being optimally cost efficient. Data is entered for each of the power output apparatus into a controller. Solutions are generated for all possible output power demands using an optimization by parts technique within output power bounds of each of the power output apparatus. The solutions indicate the portion of power each power output apparatus is to supply to provide the total power demanded at the optimal cost efficient. The solutions are stored in tables within a storage unit of the controller. Upon receipt of a demand for power, a search is performed of the solution tables to obtain the amount of power each power output apparatus is to supply to meet the demand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen L. Knupp