Patents Assigned to Polestar Ltd.
  • Patent number: 8664795
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Polestar, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert M. Borden, Wendell M. Smith
  • Patent number: 8405242
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Polestar, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert M. Borden, Wendell M. Smith
  • Patent number: 8040541
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Polestar, Ltd.
    Inventor: Wendell M. Smith
  • Patent number: 7747399
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Polestar, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wendell M. Smith, Robert A. DeSorbo
  • Patent number: 7453164
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Polestar, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert M. Borden, Wendell M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20080272605
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: POLESTAR, LTD.
    Inventors: Robert M. Borden, Wendell M. Smith
  • Patent number: 6488189
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Polestar Ltd.
    Inventor: Wendell M. Smith