Patents by Inventor Virpaul Bains

Virpaul Bains 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).

  • SOFC hot box components
    Patent number: 8968943
    Abstract: Various hot box fuel cell system components are provided, such as heat exchangers, steam generator and other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Bloom Energy Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Perry, Vlad Kalika, David Weingaertner, Ananda Sundararajan, Navaneetha Krishnan, Nilanjana Basu, Ram Ramanan, Virpaul Bains, William David Lyle
  • SOFC hot box components
    Patent number: 8877399
    Abstract: Various hot box fuel cell system components are provided, such as heat exchangers, steam generator and other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Bloom Energy Corporation
    Inventors: David Weingaertner, Michael Petrucha, Martin Perry, David Edmonston, Virpaul Bains, Andy Ta, Navaneetha Krishnan
  • Fuel Cell System Hot Box Insulation
    Publication number: 20140162162
    Abstract: A method of insulating a base portion of a fuel cell system including pouring an insulation that can be poured to fill at least 30 volume % of a base portion cavity of the fuel cell system housing through an opening in a sidewall of the housing. The base portion cavity of the housing is located between a bottom wall of the housing and a stack support base plate located in the housing. The stack support base plate supports one or more columns of fuel cell stacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Bloom Energy Corporation
    Inventors: Vlad Kalika, David Edmonston, Michael Petrucha, John Matthew Fisher, Martin Perry, Virpaul Bains, James Szweda
  • Method of operating a fuel cell system with bypass ports in a fuel processing assembly
    Patent number: 8535836
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a fuel cell system. In an embodiment, the fuel cell system includes advanced leak test capabilities. In another embodiment, the fuel cell system includes a system to bypass one or more separation units while permitting the fuel cell system to continue to produce electricity. In another embodiment, the fuel cell system includes an alignment system that permits ease of alignment when a fuel cell module is installed proximate a fuel processing module. In another embodiment, the fuel cell system includes a system of supplying auxiliary fuel from a mobile auxiliary fuel supply. In an embodiment, one or more or all of these embodiments may be practiced together in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Bloom Energy Corporation
    Inventors: Arne Ballantine, Virpaul Bains, Kirsten Burpee, Brent Cheldelin, David Trevisan
  • SOFC Hot Box Components
    Publication number: 20120202130
    Abstract: Various hot box fuel cell system components are provided, such as heat exchangers, steam generator and other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Bloom Energy Corporation
    Inventors: David Weingaertner, Michael Petrucha, Martin Perry, David Edmonston, Virpaul Bains, Andy Ta, Navaneetha Krishnan
  • SOFC Hot Box Components
    Publication number: 20120196195
    Abstract: Various hot box fuel cell system components are provided, such as heat exchangers, steam generator and other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Bloom Energy Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Perry, Vlad Kalika, David Weingaertner, Ananda Sundararajan, Navaneetha Krishman, Nilanjana Basu, Ram Ramanan, Virpaul Bains, William David Lyle
  • Fuel cell system with quick connect components
    Publication number: 20110008687
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a fuel cell system. In an embodiment, the fuel cell system includes advanced leak test capabilities. In another embodiment, the fuel cell system includes a system to bypass one or more separation units while permitting the fuel cell system to continue to produce electricity. In another embodiment, the fuel cell system includes an alignment system that permits ease of alignment when a fuel cell module is installed proximate a fuel processing module. In another embodiment, the fuel cell system includes a system of supplying auxiliary fuel from a mobile auxiliary fuel supply. In an embodiment, one or more or all of these embodiments may be practiced together in combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Arne Ballantine, Virpaul Bains, Kirsten Burpee, Brent Cheldelin, David Trevisan