Patents by Inventor Benjamin M. Stocks

Benjamin M. Stocks has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10886737
    Abstract: Methods for energizing microgrids and microgrid energy distribution systems are provided. A method for energizing a microgrid includes energizing a storage management system (SMS) that is configured to control power distribution in the microgrid. The method further includes connecting a plurality of reactive components to the SMS based on a configuration control programmed into the SMS. The method yet further includes ramping up an output voltage of the SMS based on limiting inrush currents of the plurality of reactive components in the microgrid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: S&C Electric Company
    Inventors: Daniel H. Zietlow, William Yadusky, Benjamin M. Stocks
  • Publication number: 20170214250
    Abstract: Methods for energizing microgrids and microgrid energy distribution systems are provided. A method for energizing a microgrid includes energizing a storage management system (SMS) that is configured to control power distribution in the microgrid. The method further includes connecting a plurality of reactive components to the SMS based on a configuration control programmed into the SMS. The method yet further includes ramping up an output voltage of the SMS based on limiting inrush currents of the plurality of reactive components in the microgrid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel H. Zietlow, William Yadusky, Benjamin M. Stocks
  • Patent number: 8427987
    Abstract: Systems and methods for network synchronization are included. For example, a method for network synchronization may include wirelessly communicating a beacon over a wireless personal area network, in which the beacon may include a beacon payload having a timestamp of a master clock for synchronization of a local clock of a device on the wireless personal area network. The method may also include receiving the beacon in the device, obtaining the timestamp from the beacon payload, and setting the local clock based on the timestamp of the master clock. Another beacon may also be communicated. The other beacon may include another beacon payload having a follow up message for synchronization of the local clock of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin M. Stocks
  • Publication number: 20100008273
    Abstract: Systems and methods for network synchronization are included. For example, a method for network synchronization may include wirelessly communicating a beacon over a wireless personal area network, in which the beacon may include a beacon payload having a timestamp of a master clock for synchronization of a local clock of a device on the wireless personal area network. The method may also include receiving the beacon in the device, obtaining the timestamp from the beacon payload, and setting the local clock based on the timestamp of the master clock. Another beacon may also be communicated. The other beacon may include another beacon payload having a follow up message for synchronization of the local clock of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventor: Benjamin M. Stocks