Patents Assigned to Polestar Ltd.
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Patent number: 8664795Abstract: A system for capturing and converting and/or storing wind energy includes a vessel adapted to receive at least one wind machine for capturing wind and a device for converting wind energy to storable energy. A method of adapting a vessel, such as a surplus cargo ship or an oil tanker, for use as a offshore power generating system comprises equipping a vessel with devices for capturing a renewable energy source, positioning the vessel at sea to capture the renewable energy source, converting the renewable energy to a storable energy source, and storing the converted energy, and repositioning the vessel to capture further renewable energy or transport the stored, converted energy.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Polestar, Ltd.Inventors: Robert M. Borden, Wendell M. Smith
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Patent number: 8405242Abstract: A system for capturing and converting and/or storing wind energy includes a vessel adapted to receive at least one wind machine for capturing wind and a device for converting wind energy to storable energy. A method of adapting a vessel, such as a surplus cargo ship or an oil tanker, for use as a offshore power generating system comprises equipping a vessel with devices for capturing a renewable energy source, positioning the vessel at sea to capture the renewable energy source, converting the renewable energy to a storable energy source, and storing the converted energy, and repositioning the vessel to capture further renewable energy or transport the stored, converted energy.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Polestar, Ltd.Inventors: Robert M. Borden, Wendell M. Smith
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Patent number: 8040541Abstract: A document security system for securely printing documents that are uniquely marked on each page of ordinary or specialized paper with a security mark such that copying and or alteration is prevented, the security mark comprising information relating to the document and further being unique to each page having specific information relating to each page of the document.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2003Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Polestar, Ltd.Inventor: Wendell M. Smith
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Patent number: 7747399Abstract: A system for monitoring electricity consumption in a building, comprising a transmitter connected to the primary electricity input of the building for wirelessly transmitting consumption data to at least one display device. The display device is adapted to receive data from the Internet for analysis and comparison to the consumption data generated by the transmitter. The transmitter includes an electricity detection circuit that comprises a diode bridge and a difference amplifier connected to a microprocessor.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Polestar, Ltd.Inventors: Wendell M. Smith, Robert A. DeSorbo
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Patent number: 7453164Abstract: A system for capturing and converting and/or storing wind energy includes a vessel adapted to receive at least one wind machine for capturing wind and a device for converting wind energy to storable energy. A method of adapting a vessel, such as a surplus cargo ship or an oil tanker, for use as a offshore power generating system comprises equipping a vessel with devices for capturing a renewable energy source, positioning the vessel at sea to capture the renewable energy source, converting the renewable energy to a storable energy source, and storing the converted energy, and repositioning the vessel to capture further renewable energy or transport the stored, converted energy.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Polestar, Ltd.Inventors: Robert M. Borden, Wendell M. Smith
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Publication number: 20080272605Abstract: A system for capturing and converting and/or storing wind energy includes a vessel adapted to receive at least one wind machine for capturing wind and a device for converting wind energy to storable energy. A method of adapting a vessel, such as a surplus cargo ship or an oil tanker, for use as a offshore power generating system comprises equipping a vessel with devices for capturing a renewable energy source, positioning the vessel at sea to capture the renewable energy source, converting the renewable energy to a storable energy source, and storing the converted energy, and repositioning the vessel to capture further renewable energy or transport the stored, converted energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: POLESTAR, LTD.Inventors: Robert M. Borden, Wendell M. Smith
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Patent number: 6488189Abstract: A device for carrying items comprising a frame having an upper end and a lower end. A substantially rigid briefcase is hingedly connected to the lower end of the frame and movable between an open position wherein the briefcase is substantially perpendicular to the frame and a closed position wherein the case is substantially parallel and adjacent to the frame. The briefcase includes a strap attached to a side thereof wherein the strap permits the carrying of the briefcase on a first shoulder of a user of the device A handle connected to the frame at said upper end is movable between a first position and a second position wherein the first position permits carrying of the briefcase using the handle and the second position permits the handle to be placed over a second shoulder of the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2000Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Polestar Ltd.Inventor: Wendell M. Smith