Patents by Inventor Taylor Miller
Taylor Miller 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).
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Publication number: 20240161160Abstract: Techniques described herein include providing payment and access infrastructure for an array of transportation services, such as a set of transit or mobility services that might be provided by one or more governments, public agencies, and/or other public entities. In one example, this disclosure describes a method that includes enabling, by a computing system, a user to register for mobility benefits using a verification system, wherein the mobility benefits are provided by a provider entity; receiving, by the computing system and from the verification system, information about the user; establishing, by the computing system, an account linked to the provider entity; detecting, by the computing system, a request to access mobility benefits; allocating, by the computing system, funds from the account to pay for the mobility benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Anthony Adam Swider, III, Todd Thomas, William Bondar, Eric J. Miller, Robert Glenn Hamchuk, James D. Cahill, Benjamin Taylor, Young M Yang, Allison R. King
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Patent number: 11982497Abstract: A system for heat exchange and leak detection is generally provided, the system including a heat exchanger including a first wall defining a first passage containing a first fluid. A leak detection enclosure containing a leak detection medium is defined between the first wall and a second wall surrounding the first wall.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Brandon Wayne Miller, Nicholas Taylor Moore, Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jeffrey Douglas Rambo, Hendrik Pieter Jacobus de Bock, William Dwight Gerstler
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Publication number: 20230396042Abstract: An electrical distribution enclosure includes an electrically insulated panel defining an access portion of the enclosure and a load portion of the enclosure; at least one electrically insulated compartment panel positioned within the access portion; and two or more compartments within the access portion, each compartment separated from an adjacent compartment by an electrically insulated compartment panel, each of the two or more compartments having a front-accessible neutral connection, at least one front-accessible phase connection and a at least rear phase connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2022Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Rebecca Ann Waddell, Gilbert Taylor Miller, Zachary Wade Smith, Thomas Anthony Kendzia, III, Frank Allen Cowan
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Publication number: 20230261473Abstract: A system and method for pre-charging a DC link of a multi-level power converter, to reduce electrical transients or to decrease a charging current when a converter contactor/disconnect switch is closed, is described. The systems and methods of the present disclosure also provides a new and simplified system for pre-charging a DC link of a multi-level power converter by leveraging a neutral point of a multi-level power converter and a single-line connection to the grid side of the power converter. The DC link charger of the present disclosure, therefore, is capable of reducing the quantity of dedicated superfluous hardware and/or excess resistors, contactors, transformers, fuses, diodes, balancing components, rectifier modules, etc. demanded by conventional systems. Reduced quantities of electronic components and hardware can thereby decrease system costs per unit and lead to significant cost savings.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Fernando Arturo Ramirez Sanchez, Robert Gregory Wagoner, Zane Taylor Miller, Steven Wade Sutherland
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Patent number: 11690195Abstract: A cooling system for power semiconductor switches is provided. The cooling system includes a heat sink that is pressed against the power semiconductor switch. A plenum is also provided with an opening through a wall thereof which is aligned with the heat sink. A fan draws air through or around the heat sink and through the plenum wall opening and the plenum in order to cool the power semiconductor switch.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Thomas Kendzia, III, Christopher Alan Belcastro, Taylor Miller
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Patent number: 11545910Abstract: A power conversion assembly includes a power converter having a plurality of switching devices, a power source electrically coupled to the power converter, and a direct current (DC) filter circuit bridging the power converter and the power source. The DC filter circuit includes a DC link having a positive rail, a negative rail, and a capacitor bank. The capacitor bank includes a first set of capacitors being a first type of capacitors and a second set of capacitors being a different, second type of capacitors. Each capacitor in the first set of capacitors is positioned closer to a respective switching device of the plurality of switching devices than a corresponding capacitor of the second set of capacitors to minimize impedance between each capacitor in the first set of capacitors and the respective switching device such that a majority of ripple current from the plurality of switching devices passes through the first set of capacitors.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: General Electric Renovables Espana, S.L.Inventors: Rajesh Bhupathi, Robert Gregory Wagoner, Zane Taylor Miller, Fernando Arturo Ramirez Sanchez, Bacil Shaqqo, Joseph Kiran Banda
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Patent number: 11488927Abstract: A press-pack semiconductor fixture 200 includes a housing defining an interior passage. A first conductor and a second conductor are mechanically coupled with the housing. The mechanical coupling of the first conductor and the second conductor with the housing is effective to apply a clamping force to a press pack semiconductor. A number of apertures or openings are provided in the housing, the first conductor, and the second conductor to permit fluidic flow 290 between the interior passage 239 and spaces or structures exterior to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Thomas Kendzia, III, Gilbert Taylor Miller
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Publication number: 20220262763Abstract: A press-pack semiconductor fixture 200 includes a housing defining an interior passage. A first conductor and a second conductor are mechanically coupled with the housing. The mechanical coupling of the first conductor and the second conductor with the housing is effective to apply a clamping force to a press pack semiconductor. A number of apertures or openings are provided in the housing, the first conductor, and the second conductor to permit fluidic flow 290 between the interior passage 239 and spaces or structures exterior to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Thomas Kendzia, III, Gilbert Taylor Miller
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Patent number: 11382178Abstract: A method for heating an electrical bus in an electrical cabinet containing at least one current conversion device includes determining a temperature inside of the electrical cabinet. The method also includes determining a temperature outside of the electrical cabinet. Further, the method includes applying heat to the electrical bus via conduction when the temperature outside of the electrical cabinet is below a predetermined temperature threshold or a difference between the temperature inside of the electrical cabinet and the temperature outside of the electrical cabinet is less than a desired temperature difference.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Zane Taylor Miller
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Publication number: 20220087055Abstract: A cooling system for power semiconductor switches is provided. The cooling system includes a heat sink that is pressed against the power semiconductor switch. A plenum is also provided with an opening through a wall thereof which is aligned with the heat sink. A fan draws air through or around the heat sink and through the plenum wall opening and the plenum in order to cool the power semiconductor switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Thomas Kendzia, III, Christopher Alan Belcastro, Taylor Miller
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Publication number: 20220069726Abstract: A power conversion assembly includes a power converter having a plurality of switching devices, a power source electrically coupled to the power converter, and a direct current (DC) filter circuit bridging the power converter and the power source. The DC filter circuit includes a DC link having a positive rail, a negative rail, and a capacitor bank. The capacitor bank includes a first set of capacitors being a first type of capacitors and a second set of capacitors being a different, second type of capacitors. Each capacitor in the first set of capacitors is positioned closer to a respective switching device of the plurality of switching devices than a corresponding capacitor of the second set of capacitors to minimize impedance between each capacitor in the first set of capacitors and the respective switching device such that a majority of ripple current from the plurality of switching devices passes through the first set of capacitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Rajesh Bhupathi, Robert Gregory Wagoner, Zane Taylor Miller, Fernando Arturo Ramirez Sanchez, Bacil Shaqqo, Joseph Kiran Banda
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Patent number: 11250375Abstract: Systems and methods for intelligently allocating inventory across a network of vending machines. The systems and methods include associating vending machines with an inventory target for a product and predicting a production requirement of the product based upon the respective inventory targets. After production occurs, the systems and methods include determining a difference between an amount of the product produced by the production facility based upon the predicted production requirement. To intelligently allocate the difference, the systems and methods include calculating a percentage by which the respective inventory target of vending machines changes if the modified and modifying the inventory target for vending machines in a manner that minimizes a sum of the percentages by which the respective inventory targets changes.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: ROMAINE EMPIRE, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Ephraim Bernays, Taylor Miller Marx
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Patent number: 11056298Abstract: An earthing switch circuit is provided and is connected to a direct current (DC) link including a positive terminal and a negative terminal having capacitance or energy storage capability. The earthing switch circuit includes a dynamic braking circuit having a single or plurality of dynamic braking (DB) switches, and at least one dynamic braking (DB) resistor disposed between the plurality of DB switches, and an earthing switch connected between the DB circuit and ground. The at least one DB resistor dissipates energy thermally when performing a dynamic braking operation and simultaneously decreases in-rush current for the earthing switch circuit upon closure of the earthing switch.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: GE Energy Power Conversion Technology LimitedInventor: Zane Taylor Miller
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Publication number: 20200413492Abstract: A method for heating an electrical bus in an electrical cabinet containing at least one current conversion device includes determining a temperature inside of the electrical cabinet. The method also includes determining a temperature outside of the electrical cabinet. Further, the method includes applying heat to the electrical bus via conduction when the temperature outside of the electrical cabinet is below a predetermined temperature threshold or a difference between the temperature inside of the electrical cabinet and the temperature outside of the electrical cabinet is less than a desired temperature difference.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Zane Taylor Miller
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Publication number: 20200380453Abstract: Systems and methods for intelligently allocating inventory across a network of vending machines. The systems and methods include associating vending machines with an inventory target for a product and predicting a production requirement of the product based upon the respective inventory targets. After production occurs, the systems and methods include determining a difference between an amount of the product produced by the production facility based upon the predicted production requirement. To intelligently allocate the difference, the systems and methods include calculating a percentage by which the respective inventory target of vending machines changes if the modified and modifying the inventory target for vending machines in a manner that minimizes a sum of the percentages by which the respective inventory targets changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Benjamin Ephraim Bernays, Taylor Miller Marx
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Publication number: 20200020494Abstract: An earthing switch circuit is provided and is connected to a direct current (DC) link including a positive terminal and a negative terminal having capacitance or energy storage capability. The earthing switch circuit includes a dynamic braking circuit having a single or plurality of dynamic braking (DB) switches, and at least one dynamic braking (DB) resistor disposed between the plurality of DB switches, and an earthing switch connected between the DB circuit and ground. The at least one DB resistor dissipates energy thermally when performing a dynamic braking operation and simultaneously decreases in-rush current for the earthing switch circuit upon closure of the earthing switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventor: Zane Taylor Miller
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Patent number: 10014238Abstract: There are provided methods, systems, and electronic assemblies for efficient thermal management in electronics applications. For example, there is provided an electronic assembly that includes a thermal management system that can include a heat sink having electronic components mounted thereon. The electronic components can be mounted on the heat sink in a staggered pattern along a centerline substantially perpendicular to a direction of flow of a coolant.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY LTDInventor: Zane Taylor Miller
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Publication number: 20180025963Abstract: There are provided methods, systems, and electronic assemblies for efficient thermal management in electronics applications. For example, there is provided an electronic assembly that includes a thermal management system that can include a heat sink having electronic components mounted thereon. The electronic components can be mounted on the heat sink in a staggered pattern along a centerline substantially perpendicular to a direction of flow of a coolant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventor: Zane Taylor Miller
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Patent number: D957356Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Taylor Miller, Thomas Kendzia, III, Christopher Alan Belcastro
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Patent number: D1028914Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2021Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AGInventors: Christopher Alan Belcastro, Gilbert Taylor Miller