Patents Assigned to DOMINION ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, LLC
  • Superconductive electro-magnetic device for use within a direct current motor or generator
    Patent number: 9917500
    Abstract: A non-traditional topology of a superconductive electric motor or generator increases the air gap flux density by reducing stray flux and concentrating lines of flux within the air gap. An electric motor or generator utilizing the invention will include three components: a rotating armature, a permanent magnet stator and a shielding sleeve. The shielding sleeve of the motor is a hollow cylinder that fits between the armature and the stator, and is configured to cool a plurality of high-temperature superconductors within it to a temperature below their critical temperatures. These superconductors are placed at an optimized position to redirect flux and promote greater efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Dominion Alternative Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Earl Enoch Fleck, Andrew Whitehead
  • SUPERCONDUCTIVE ELECTRIC MOTOR AND GENERATOR
    Publication number: 20160094093
    Abstract: A non-traditional topology of a superconductive electric motor or generator increases the air gap flux density by reducing stray flux and concentrating lines of flux within the air gap. An electric motor or generator utilizing the invention will include three components: a rotating armature, a permanent magnet stator and a shielding sleeve. The shielding sleeve of the motor is a hollow cylinder that fits between the armature and the stator, and is configured to cool a plurality of high-temperature superconductors within it to a temperature below their critical temperatures. These superconductors are placed at an optimized position to redirect flux and promote greater efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: DOMINION ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, LLC
    Inventors: Earl Enoch Fleck, Andrew Whitehead
  • Superconductive electro-magnetic device for use within a direct current motor or generator
    Patent number: 9190893
    Abstract: A non-traditional topology of a superconductive electric motor or generator increases the air gap flux density by reducing stray flux and concentrating lines of flux within the air gap. An electric motor or generator utilizing the invention will include three components: a rotating armature, a permanent magnet stator and a shielding sleeve. The shielding sleeve of the motor is a hollow cylinder that fits between the armature and the stator, and is configured to cool a plurality of high-temperature superconductors within it to a temperature below their critical temperatures. These superconductors are placed at an optimized position to redirect flux and promote greater efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Dominion Alternative Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Earl Enoch Fleck, Andrew Whitehead
  • SUPERCONDUCTIVE ELECTRIC MOTOR AND GENERATOR
    Publication number: 20150087523
    Abstract: A non-traditional topology of a superconductive electric motor or generator increases the air gap flux density by reducing stray flux and concentrating lines of flux within the air gap. An electric motor or generator utilizing the invention will include three components: a rotating armature, a permanent magnet stator and a shielding sleeve. The shielding sleeve of the motor is a hollow cylinder that fits between the armature and the stator, and is configured to cool a plurality of high-temperature superconductors within it to a temperature below their critical temperatures. These superconductors are placed at an optimized position to redirect flux and promote greater efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: DOMINION ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, LLC
    Inventors: Earl Enoch Fleck, Andrew Whitehead