Patents Assigned to CPG Technologies, LLC
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Patent number: 9887557Abstract: Aspects of a hierarchical power distribution network are described. In some embodiments, a first guided surface waveguide probe launches a first guided surface wave along a surface of a terrestrial medium within a first power distribution region. A guided surface wave receive structure obtains electrical energy from the first guided surface wave. A second guided surface waveguide probe launches a second guided surface wave along the surface of the terrestrial medium within a second power distribution region using the electrical energy obtained from the first guided surface wave.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: CPG TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: James F. Corum, Kenneth L. Corum, Basil F. Pinzone, Jr., James D. Lilly
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Patent number: 9887558Abstract: The use of a combination of wired and wireless power distribution equipment, coexisting together in various embodiments, is described. For example, one or more sub-transmission and/or distribution stations for wired power distribution, for example, can be retrofitted to include wireless power distribution equipment. Using the wireless power distribution equipment, power received via a wired transmission network can be re-transmitted using a sub-transmission and/or a distribution probe, for example. Similarly, power received by wireless receive structures through transmission, sub-transmission, or distribution frequency guided surface waves can be re-transmitted over wired networks, such as wired transmission, sub-transmission, and/or distribution networks.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: CPG Technologies, LLCInventors: James F. Corum, Kenneth L. Corum
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Patent number: 9882606Abstract: Disclosed is hybrid communication in which a first message from a guided surface wave probe node is embedded in a guided surface wave, and a second message from a guided surface wave receive node uses a different messaging mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: CPG TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: James F. Corum, Kenneth L. Corum, Basil F. Pinzone, Jr., Joseph F. Pinzone
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Patent number: 9882436Abstract: Aspects of return coupled wireless power transmission systems are described. In one embodiment, a system includes a guided surface waveguide probe including a charge terminal elevated at a height over a lossy conducting medium, a ground stake, and a feed network. The system further includes a conductor coupled to the ground stake that extends a distance away from the guided surface waveguide probe across the lossy conducting medium, and at least one guided surface wave receivers including a ground connection coupled to the conductor. The conductor can help to provide additional efficiency in power transfer between the guided surface waveguide probe and the guided surface wave receivers, especially when the operating frequency of the probe is in the medium, high, or very high frequency ranges.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: CPG Technologies, LLCInventors: James F. Corum, Kenneth L. Corum
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Patent number: 9882397Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for transmitting energy at multiple frequencies via a guided surface wave along the surface of a lossy medium such as, e.g., a terrestrial medium by exciting a guided surface waveguide probe.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: CPG TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: James F. Corum, Kenneth L. Corum, James D. Lilly, Basil F. Pinzone, Jr., Joseph F. Pinzone
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Patent number: 9859707Abstract: Disclosed are various receive circuits by which to receive a plurality of guided surface waves transmitted by a plurality of guided surface waveguide probes over a surface of a terrestrial medium according to various embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: CPG Technologies, LLCInventors: James F. Corum, Kenneth L. Corum, Joseph F. Pinzone, James D. Lilly
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Patent number: 9515369Abstract: A system for power smoothing in power distribution and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a power multiplying network is provided that comprises a multiply-connected, velocity inhibiting circuit constructed from a number of lumped-elements. The power multiplying network is coupled to a power distribution network. The power multiplying network is configured to store power from and supply power to the power distribution network.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: CPG Technologies, LLCInventor: James F. Corum
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Patent number: 9513652Abstract: A power multiplier and method are provided. The power multiplier includes a power multiplying network that is a multiply-connected, velocity inhibiting circuit constructed from a number of lumped-elements. The power multiplier also includes a launching network, and a directional coupler that couples the launching network to the power multiplying network. The power multiplier provides for power multiplication at nominal power generation frequencies such as 50 Hertz, 60 Hertz, and other power frequencies, in a compact circuit.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: CPG Technologies, LLCInventor: James F. Corum
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Patent number: 9407095Abstract: Various power processing systems are described that employ a multiply-connected velocity inhibiting circuit. At least one active circuit can be employed to synthesize at least one passive lumped element in the multiply-connected velocity inhibiting circuit.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: CPG Technologies, LLCInventor: James F. Corum
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Patent number: 9118216Abstract: In various embodiments, power multipliers and associated methods are provided that employ parametric excitation. In one embodiment, a ring power multiplier is provided that has a ring. A parametric reactance is associated with the ring that negates at least a portion of a physical resistance of the ring.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: CPG Technologies, LLCInventor: James F. Corum
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Publication number: 20140232192Abstract: Various power processing systems are described that employ a multiply-connected velocity inhibiting circuit. At least one active circuit can be employed to synthesize at least one passive lumped element in the multiply-connected velocity inhibiting circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: CPG TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: James F. Corum
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Patent number: 8716890Abstract: Various power processing systems are described that employ a multiply-connected velocity inhibiting circuit. At least one active circuit is employed to synthesize at least one passive lumped element in the multiply-connected velocity inhibiting circuit.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: CPG Technologies, LLC.Inventor: James F. Corum
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Publication number: 20140103901Abstract: A power multiplier and method are provided. The power multiplier includes a power multiplying network that is a multiply-connected, velocity inhibiting circuit constructed from a number of lumped-elements. The power multiplier also includes a launching network, and a directional coupler that couples the launching network to the power multiplying network. The power multiplier provides for power multiplication at nominal power generation frequencies such as 50 Hertz, 60 Hertz, and other power frequencies, in a compact circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: CPG Technologies, LLCInventor: James F. Corum
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Publication number: 20140091876Abstract: A system for power smoothing in power distribution and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a power multiplying network is provided that comprises a multiply-connected, velocity inhibiting circuit constructed from a number of lumped-elements. The power multiplying network is coupled to a power distribution network. The power multiplying network is configured to store power from and supply power to the power distribution network.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: CPG Technologies, LLCInventor: James F. Corum
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Patent number: 8638182Abstract: A power multiplier and method are provided. The power multiplier includes a power multiplying network that is a multiply-connected, velocity inhibiting circuit constructed from a number of lumped-elements. The power multiplier also includes a launching network, and a directional coupler that couples the launching network to the power multiplying network. The power multiplier provides for power multiplication at nominal power generation frequencies such as 50 Hertz, 60 Hertz, and other power frequencies, in a compact circuit.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2005Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: CPG Technologies, LLC.Inventor: James F. Corum
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Patent number: 8629734Abstract: A system for power smoothing in power distribution and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a power multiplying network is provided that comprises a multiply-connected, velocity inhibiting circuit constructed from a number of lumped-elements. The power multiplying network is coupled to a power distribution network. The power multiplying network is configured to store power from and supply power to the power distribution network.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2005Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: CPG Technologies, LLCInventor: James F. Corum
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Patent number: 7969042Abstract: In various embodiments, various systems and methods are provided for power distribution. In one embodiment, power distribution apparatus is provided comprising a power multiplier comprising a multiply-connected electrical structure, and a plurality of power network couplings in the multiply-connected electrical structure. The multiply-connected electrical structure is a resonant circuit tuned to a nominal frequency of a power network.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: CPG Technologies, LLCInventors: James F. Corum, Philip Pesavento
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Patent number: 7808124Abstract: In various embodiments, various systems and methods are provided for power storage. In one embodiment, a power storage apparatus is described that comprises a power multiplier having a multiply-connected electrical structure. A parametric reactance is included in the multiply-connected electrical structure that negates at least a portion of a physical resistance of the multiply-connected electrical structure. A parametric excitation source having a parametric excitation output is applied to the parametric reactance.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: CPG Technologies, LLCInventor: James F. Corum
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Publication number: 20080185916Abstract: In various embodiments, various systems and methods are provided for power distribution. In one embodiment, power distribution apparatus is provided comprising a power multiplier comprising a multiply-connected electrical structure, and a plurality of power network couplings in the multiply-connected electrical structure. The multiply-connected electrical structure is a resonant circuit tuned to a nominal frequency of a power network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: CPG TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: James F. Corum, Philip Pesavento