Patents Examined by Olvin Lopez
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Patent number: 11973343Abstract: Safety power disconnection for remote power distribution in power distribution systems is disclosed. The power distribution system includes one or more power distribution circuits each configured to remotely distribute power from a power source over current carrying power conductors to remote units to provide power for remote unit operations. A remote unit is configured to decouple power from the power conductors thereby disconnecting the load of the remote unit from the power distribution system. A current measurement circuit in the power distribution system measures current flowing on the power conductors and provides a current measurement to the controller circuit. The controller circuit is configured to disconnect the power source from the power conductors for safety reasons in response to detecting a current from the power source in excess of a threshold current level indicating a load.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: CORNING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONInventor: Ami Hazani
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Patent number: 11973344Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for economically optimal control of an electrical system. Some embodiments employ generalized multivariable constrained continuous optimization techniques to determine an optimal control sequence over a future time domain in the presence of any number of costs, savings opportunities (value streams), and constraints. Some embodiments also include control methods that enable infrequent recalculation of the optimal setpoints. Some embodiments may include a battery degradation model that, working in conjunction with the economic optimizer, enables the most economical use of any type of battery. Some embodiments include techniques for load and generation learning and prediction. Some embodiments include consideration of external data, such as weather.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Enel X North America, Inc.Inventors: John Michael Fife, Gregg Patterson
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Controlling operation of an electrical grid using reinforcement learning and multi-particle modeling
Patent number: 11892809Abstract: Techniques are described for implementing an automated control system to control operations of a target physical system, such as production of electrical power in an electrical grid. The techniques may include determining how much electrical power for each of multiple producers to supply for each of a series of time periods, such as to satisfy projected demand for that time period while maximizing one or more indicated goals, and initiating corresponding control actions. The techniques may further include repeatedly performing automated modifications to the control system's ongoing operations to improve the target system's functionality, by using reinforcement learning to iteratively optimize particles generated for a time period that represent different state information within the target system, to learn one or more possible solutions for satisfying projected electrical power load during that time period while best meeting the one or more defined goals.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Veritone, Inc.Inventors: Wolf Kohn, Chad Edward Steelberg, Andrew Elvin Badgett, Leslie Gene Engelbrecht -
Patent number: 11886209Abstract: A building management system (BMS) operates a plurality of HVAC devices to affect a physical state or condition and detects a fault condition at a second HVAC device affected by the physical state or condition and having causal relationships with the plurality of HVAC devices such that faulty operation of one or more of the plurality of HVAC devices causes a detectable effect at the second HVAC device. The BMS identifies, based on the fault condition, a predetermined set of system parameters corresponding to the fault condition and comprising a plurality of system parameters of the plurality of HVAC devices that are potential causes of the fault condition. The BMS retrieves operating data for the predetermined set of system parameters and transmits a signal to display a user interface comprising the operating data on a display screen.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Homero L. Noboa, Kirk H. Drees, Vivek V. Gupta, Mark T. Fischbach
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Patent number: 11867417Abstract: An on-site controller for an HVAC system is operated to maintain temperature and humidity set points inside an enclosed facility. A weather station inside the facility records microclimate data pertinent to environmental conditions inside the facility, and a weather station outside the facility records microclimate data pertinent to meteorological conditions outside the facility. A summing network compares the inside microclimate data with the outside meteorological data to establish an actuating signal. A throttle, responsive to the actuating signal, varies the power demand for the HVAC system to maintain the predetermined set points for environmental conditions inside the facility.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Inventor: James Eric Taylor
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Patent number: 11850764Abstract: A method of manufacturing a shaver element including at least a shaver handle element (2) for a wet shaver, comprising a digital fabrication step (123) wherein said shaver element is made by digital fabrication technology.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: BIC Violex Single Member S.A.Inventors: Spiros Gratsias, Ioannis Marios Psimadas, Efstratios Christofidellis, Ioannis Bozikis, Anestis Tsegenidis
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Patent number: 11831158Abstract: Provided are a grid fault detection method and a device. The grid includes at least one AC power source provided by a public grid. The AC power source is coupled to a plurality of parallel circuits, each including a plurality of parallel branches. The parallel branches are each connected with a load and/or a DC power source. The grid fault detection method having the distributed energy resource includes: selecting a first collection point between the AC power source and the plurality of parallel circuits, and collecting a current value and a current direction of the first collection point; comparing an output current and an input current of the first collection point, and upon the input current being greater than the output current, it is determined that the plurality of parallel circuits are faulty. Accordingly, the plurality of collection points check the fault, so as to trigger a protection device.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Feng Du, Wei Gang Chen, Zhen Liu, Yue Zhuo
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Patent number: 11807480Abstract: Systems for providing efficient manufacturing of paper, sheet, and/or box products of varying size and structure, often with pre-applied print (“pre-print”), are provided herein. Efficient customer ordering/tracking, job aggregation, print imposition, corrugator planning, and tracking and adjustments throughout the manufacturing process are contemplated. A reel editor is configured to edit the roll based on waste and/or errors that occurred during various manufacturing processes (e.g., during printing). A control plan defining what is on each roll of printed web product may be updated after editing. Depending on the configuration, the reel editor may be integrated with various manufacturing components. The reel editor may be configured to determine if there is enough waste on the roll to even making editing worthwhile, such as based on desired quality of the images, customer requirements, different price points, among other possible factors.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Corrugated LLCInventor: Robert Dennis Seay
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Patent number: 11802537Abstract: Embodiments for managing a wave energy converter (WEC) device by one or more processors are described. At least one environmental characteristic associated with a WEC device in a body of water is received. A prediction of wave conditions on the body of water is calculated based on the at least one environmental characteristic. A signal representative of the prediction of wave conditions is generated.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Fearghal O'Donncha, Bei Chen, Sean A. McKenna
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Patent number: 11799295Abstract: An example device includes a processor configured to receive a plurality of voltage values representing respective voltage magnitudes at voltage nodes in a first portion of a power system and determine, for each voltage node, a respective value of first and second voltage-constraint coefficients. The processor is also configured to receive a power value corresponding to a connection point of the first portion of the power system with a second portion of the power system and determine for the connection point, a respective value of first and second power-constraint coefficients. The processor is also configured to cause at least one energy resource connected to the first portion of the power system to modify an output power of the at least one energy resource based on the value of the first and second voltage-constraint coefficients for each voltage node and the value of the first and second power-constraint coefficients.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignees: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, Universite Catholique de LouvainInventors: Emiliano Dall'Anese, Andrey Bernstein, Andrea Simonetto
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Patent number: 11774989Abstract: A pulse shot-type flow rate control device including first and second shutoff valves, a tank, a pressure sensor, and a controller is caused to perform two or more processes. In each process, the controller repeats pulse shots of alternately causing the first shutoff valve and the second shutoff valve to open and close, changes a way of the pulse shots based on a pressure difference between the pressure after filling and the pressure after discharge, and controls a volume flow rate. In each process, the controller stores, as an optimal filling time, a filling time when the volume flow rate is controlled to a target flow rate, and opens and closes the first shutoff valve by using the optimal filling time in a first pulse shot in the next process.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: CKD CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroki Kadoya, Yasunori Nishimura
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Patent number: 11768476Abstract: A laser cutting method for irregular parts based on machine vision includes: (A) obtaining and numbering vertices of all parts on the layout diagram; (B) planning a part vertex set and an empty cutting path vertex set; (C) obtaining a shortest empty cutting path and the empty cutting path vertex set with the shortest empty cutting path; (D) cutting the parts one by one according to an order obtained by the CPLEX algorithm. This application further provides a laser cutting system.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2022Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Guangdong University of TechnologyInventors: Lijun Wei, Tai Zhang, Qiang Liu, Libin Lin, Ailin Yu
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Patent number: 11762343Abstract: A method includes receiving, by an edge controller, data relating to a first space. The edge controller controls operation of an edge device affecting a characteristic of the first space and that is associated with a first building equipment domain. The method further includes analyzing, by the edge controller, the data to determine whether the data satisfies a condition. If the condition is satisfied, the edge controller controls operation of the edge device using the data. If the condition is not satisfied, the edge controller (a) transmits a request to a cloud controller to analyze the data based on information obtained by the cloud controller regarding at least one of a second space or a second building equipment domain, (b) receives a response to the request from the cloud controller, and (c) controls operation of the edge device using the response from the cloud controller.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: JOHNSON CONTROLS TYCO IP HOLDINGS LLPInventors: Sudhi R. Sinha, Youngchoon Park
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Patent number: 11664206Abstract: A fabrication system for fabricating an IC is provided which includes a processing tool, a computation device and a FDC system. The processing tool includes an electrode and an RF sensor to execute a semiconductor manufacturing process to fabricate the IC. The RF sensor wirelessly detects the intensity of the RF signal. The computation device extracts statistical characteristics based on the detection of the intensity of the RF signal. The FDC system determines whether or not the intensity of the RF signal meets a threshold value or a threshold range according to the extracted statistical characteristics. When the detected intensity of the RF signal exceeds the threshold value or the threshold range, the FDC system notifies the processing tool to adjust the RF signal or stop tool to check parts damage.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Wun-Kai Tsai, Wen-Che Liang, Chao-Keng Li, Zheng-Jie Xu, Chih-Kuo Chang, Sing-Tsung Li, Feng-Kuang Wu, Hsu-Shui Liu
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Patent number: 11650575Abstract: The present disclosure relates to exemplary systems for providing control and expert services over a communication network by specialized service providers to various kinds of automation needs and methods thereof. The arrangement allows sharing of automated control system components among one or multiple users. Methods to configure and use control and automation service are also described. Exemplary systems for control and automation service as disclosed herein can have greater flexibility and simplicity from the plant user perspective.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: ABB RESEARCH LTD.Inventors: Senthil Kumar Sundaram, Sunderam Sankaran, Narayanan Venkateswaran, Georg Guttermuth
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Patent number: 11650562Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to an assembly having a plurality of machines, a first programmable logic controller device and a second programmable logic controller device commutatively coupled to the first programmable logic controller device. The second programmable logic controller device includes a human machine interface having a display and displaying a plurality of user inputs. A processing device communicatively coupled to the display and a storage medium. The storage medium includes one or more programming instructions that, when executed, cause the processing device to prompt a user to select a desired program, to input a desired line speed time, and to input a plurality of line control data. The data is converted into a simulated data and transferred to the first programmable logic controller device, which causes at least one machine of the plurality of machinery to move in a predetermined manner based on the simulated data.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Patrick McLain, Hayato Narita
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Patent number: 11641131Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying correct completion of a power control sequence in a switchgear provide a commissioning agent that can automatically verify correct completion of the power control sequence. The commissioning agent includes a sequence verification tool that can initiate performance of a power control sequence in the switchgear and immediately compare the sequence actually performed to the sequence intended to be performed. If the two sequences do not match in order and timing, the verification tool reports the mismatch and identifies the error. In some embodiments, the commissioning agent further includes a log viewer that captures the sequence actually performed in the switchgear and displays the result for viewing. Such an arrangement provides a faster and more reliable way to double-check the system integrity of the switchgear during initial engineering and after factory and/or field modifications.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: ASCO Power Technologies, L.P.Inventor: William J. Dustman
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Patent number: 11626735Abstract: A method, apparatus, system and computer program is provided for optimizing and controlling volt-amperes reactive on an electrical control system. System-level and local-level measurements are determined and analyzed to prioritize and optimize which VAR adjusters are adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Dominion Energy, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Tyler, Melissa A. Peskin
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Patent number: 11616390Abstract: Provided in embodiments of the present invention are a micro-grid reconstruction method and device, a micro-grid protection and control center and a storage medium. The method includes: monitoring and acquiring current operating data of a micro-grid in real-time; storing the acquired current operating data and corresponding time stamp information in a database; analyzing an operating state of the micro-grid based on the operating data and the corresponding time stamp information that are stored in the database; and determining a current control scheme for the micro-grid according to a current analysis result, and reconstructing the micro-grid according to the current control scheme. The technical solution mentioned above realizes flexible protection and control of the micro-grid and improves the operating automation and intelligence of a system.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Tsinghua UniversityInventors: Hengwei Lin, Kai Sun, Xi Xiao
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Patent number: 11588347Abstract: A processor receives an indication of a fault from a first isolation device. The processor sends a first open command to a downstream isolation device downstream of the fault, identifies a tie-in isolation device, and identifies a line section without current monitoring positioned between the tie-in isolation device and the downstream isolation device. The line section has a plurality of line segments, each having a load rating. The processor receives incoming and exiting current measurements for the line section and estimates a first current load for each of the line segments in the line section based on the incoming and exiting current measurements and the load ratings. The processor selects an intermediate isolation device between the tie-in isolation device and the downstream isolation device based on the first current loads, sends a second open command to the intermediate isolation device, and sends a close command to the tie-in isolation device.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: G & W Electric CompanyInventors: Erich Keller, Nicholas Carmine DiFonzo