Abstract: A multi-phase modular power delivery system, comprising a master module integrated with a main circuit board. A controller installed on the master module, the controller configured to receive an input voltage from the main circuit board and provide a variety of voltage levels to the master module for internal power and internal operation based on the received input voltage, provide power to a first load connected to the main circuit board using a first smart power stage installed on the master module, and provide power to a second load connected to the main circuit board using a second smart power stage, wherein the second smart power stage is installed on a satellite module.

Abstract: A medium- and/or large-format (M/L), rechargeable battery pack used for powering attached equipment may include features to protect the battery pack from external fire. For example, the features may protect the battery pack due to exposure to fire from outside of the end device, e.g., a vehicle, due to a fuel spill. According to another aspect of the embodiments, the M/L rechargeable battery pack may include a high current terminal/power connector for the battery pack. The embodiment optimizes the battery pack output power connector assembly, improves and solves poor connection designs that can cause fire hazards from sparks, and provides water ingress protection.

Abstract: A method for controlling an inclination of a floating wind turbine platform to optimize power production, or to reduce loads on the turbine, tower, and platform, or both, includes receiving data associated with the inclination of the floating wind turbine platform and wind speed and direction data. An angle of difference between the turbine blade plane and the wind direction is determined, where the angle of difference has a vertical component. A platform ballast system is then caused to distribute ballast to reduce the vertical component to a target angle chosen to optimize power production, or reduce turbine, tower, and platform loads, or both.

Abstract: The present solution utilizes marginal emission factor (MEF) data to monitor a greenhouse gas (GHG) impact of an asset, determine a potential to reduce the GHG impact by the asset, and generate operating parameters or settings for a battery at the asset site to reduce the GHG impact through efficient battery operation. For instance, a system can identify a MEF data set of an electricity provider. The system can identify a second data set of measurements of a battery of an asset. The system can determine MEF values corresponding to use of the battery based on the plurality of values and the plurality of measurements over the time period. The system can determine an amount of greenhouse gas or carbon associated with the asset.

Abstract: A bidirectional RF circuit, preferably including a plurality of terminals, a switch, a transistor, a coupler, and a feedback network. The circuit can optionally include a drain matching network, an input matching network, and/or one or more tuning inputs. In some variations, the circuit can optionally include one or more impedance networks, such as an impedance network used in place of the feedback network; in some such variations, the circuit may not include a coupler, switch, and/or input matching network. A method for circuit operation, preferably including operating in an amplifier mode, operating in a rectifier mode, and/or transitioning between operation modes.

Abstract: An auxiliary inverter for use with a main inverter of a transmitter of a wireless power transfer system comprises: a coupling element; an output network electrically connected to the coupling element; and an adjustable power source electrically connected to the coupling element via the output network, an input voltage to the coupling element based on a detected signal. The coupling element is configured to induce a voltage in the main inverter of the transmitter of the wireless power transfer system to manage reflected impedance at the main inverter. The induced voltage is based on the input voltage to the coupling element.

Abstract: A method for finishing at least one port within a cylinder of a two-stroke engine, comprising tracing a curvature of an existing port hole for the at least one port using a force sensing tool, wherein forming an engine block for a two-stroke engine, comprising: casting the engine block, wherein the cast engine block includes at least one intake port and at least one exhaust port; rough machining a cylinder of the engine block, wherein at least one of the at least one intake port and the at least one exhaust port is positioned along a wall of the cylinder and both of the at least one intake port and the at least one exhaust port are fluidly coupled to the cylinder; and finishing an edge of at least one of the at least one intake port and the at least one exhaust port to provide a smooth surface.

Abstract: A food supplement is disclosed that comprises an extracellular matrix composition of hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid and glucosamine, ascorbic acid and, optionally, a cannabinoid composition. The food supplement can be given to pet animals for the relief of or prophylaxis of degenerative joint diseases, such as arthritis.

Abstract: There is provided a method of operating at least one transmitter module of a wireless power transfer system. Each transmitter module comprises a plurality of transmitter elements arranged in a plurality of offset layers with one transmitter element per layer. The method comprises detecting a receiver at at least one transmitter element of the transmitter module. The method further comprises, in response to the detecting, generating a power signal to transfer power from a first transmitter element of the transmitter module to the detected receiver. The method further comprises causing a second transmitter element of the transmitter module to remain inactive during the transferring. Controller and further methods are also provided.

Abstract: A connector system is provided for facilitating electrically connecting to a fuel cell stack. The connector system includes a receptacle within the fuel cell stack, a circuit board, and a connector electrically connected to and extending from the circuit board. The receptacle is configured to facilitate electrically connecting to the fuel cell stack, and the connector is receivable within the receptacle for electrically connecting the circuit board to the fuel cell stack. The connector is elastically deformable to facilitate operative positioning of the connector within the receptacle, and to facilitate an interference fit of the connector within the receptacle against a surface defining, at least in part, the receptacle to secure the connector within the receptacle, with the connector electrically connected to a fuel cell plate of the fuel cell stack.

Abstract: A method for wireless power delivery, preferably including: determining transmitter-receiver proximity, assessing transmission parameters, and/or transmitting power based on a transmission plan. A system for wireless power delivery, preferably including a plurality of receivers and one or more transmitters.

Abstract: A dual-input power conversion system includes a first primary side power network comprising a first hold-up capacitor, wherein the first primary side power network has inputs configured to be coupled to a first power source, and outputs coupled to a transformer, a second primary side power network comprising a second hold-up capacitor, wherein the second primary side power network has inputs configured to be coupled to a second power source, and outputs coupled to the transformer, and a secondary side power network having inputs coupled to a secondary side of the transformer, and outputs coupled to a load, wherein the first primary side power network and the second primary side power network are configured such that a voltage across one of the first hold-up capacitor and the second hold-up capacitor is maintained by a voltage reflected from the secondary side to a corresponding primary side.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer system is provided. The system comprises a transmitter comprising a transmitter resonator comprising a plurality of one-dimensional transmitter electrodes, and an inverter. The system further comprises a receiver comprising a receiver resonator comprising a plurality of one-dimensional receiver electrodes, and a rectifier. The inverter is electrically connected to each of the transmitter electrodes. The inverter is electrically connected at offset points on the transmitter electrodes. The rectifier is electrically connected to each of the receiver electrodes. The rectifier is electrically connected at offset points on the receiver electrodes.

Abstract: A method for forming a recombination layer includes, for example, an ionomer and a nanocrystal catalyst disposed in the ionomer. A method for forming the recombination layer may include, for example, providing an ionomer dispersion, providing a compound having a catalyst having a charge, adding the catalyst in the compound to the ionomer to form a mixture, reducing the catalyst in the compound to a metal catalyst in the ionomer, and forming the mixture with the metal catalyst into a recombination layer for a proton exchange membrane.

Abstract: A power source that provides at least one of thermal and electrical power and method of use thereof such as direct electricity or thermal to electricity is provided that powers a power system comprising (i) at least one reaction cell comprising a fuel having atomic hydrogen, nascent H2O; and a material to cause the fuel to be highly conductive, (iii) at least one set of electrodes that confine the fuel and an electrical power source that provides a short burst of low-voltage, high-current electrical energy to initiate a reaction and an energy gain, (iv) a product recovery systems such as a condenser, (v) a reloading system, (vi) at least one of hydration, thermal, chemical, and electrochemical systems to regenerate the fuel from the reaction products, (vii) a heat sink that accepts the heat from the power-producing reactions, (viii) a power conversion system.

Abstract: A battery system with a large-format Li-ion battery powers attached equipment by discharging battery cells distributed among a plurality of battery packs. The discharging of the battery cells is controlled in an efficient manner while preserving the expected life of the Li-ion battery cells. Each battery pack internally supports a battery management system and may have identical components, thus supporting an architecture that easily scales to higher power/energy. Battery packs may be added or removed without intervention with a user, where one of battery packs serves as a master battery pack and the remaining battery packs serve as slave battery packs. When the master battery pack is removed, one of the slave battery packs becomes the master battery pack. Charging and discharging of the battery cells is coordinated by the master battery pack with the slave battery packs over a communication channel such as a controller area network (CAN) bus.

Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to a conformal wearable battery (CWB) and/or a system that includes plural battery cells. The CWB and/or system includes a flexible printed circuit board assembly (PCBA). The plurality of battery cells are arranged in a pattern on a same side of the flexible PCBA. One or more examples of the flexible PCBA include cutouts and electrical connection pads. A battery cell is connected to an electrical connection pad via electrically conductive elements, such as tabs. In one or more examples, the electrically conductive elements extend through the cutouts in the flexible PCBA. In other examples, the electrically conductive elements wrap around an edge of the flexible PCBA.

Abstract: A modular edge power system is provided. The modular edge power system includes a housing and multiple edge modules. Each edge module is adapted to be removably inserted into the housing and provide, through a corresponding bus and with one or more power equipment submodules, power to one or more compute devices in a rack. Each bus is adapted to provide sufficient power to enable operation of every compute device in the rack.

Abstract: A system for wireless power reception, preferably including one or more: antennas, dynamic impedance matches, RF-DC converters, DC impedance converters, and/or DC power outputs. A method for wireless power reception, preferably including: receiving power wirelessly at an antenna, dynamically adjusting an input impedance of a dynamic impedance match coupled to the antenna, and/or delivering the power to a load.