Patents by Inventor Bruce Beihoff

Bruce Beihoff 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: 11689092
    Abstract: A power conversion system comprising, three full wave LLC resonant converters each of which has an associated high frequency isolation transformer, a full wave rectifier and an unfolding inverter, to provide a direct connection to a Medium Voltage (MV) three-phase grid for a high power photovoltaic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Imagen Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Adel Nasiri, Ezana T Mekonnen, Bruce Beihoff, Jason S Katcha
  • Publication number: 20060092611
    Abstract: A support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through fluid circulating through the support. The support, in conjunction with other packaging features may form a shield from both external EMI/RFI and from interference generated by operation of the power electronic circuits. Features may be provided to permit and enhance connection of the circuitry to external circuitry, such as improved terminal configurations. Modular units may be assembled that may be coupled to electronic circuitry via plug-in arrangements or through interface with a backplane or similar mounting and interconnecting structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Bruce Beihoff, Lawrence Radosevich, Andreas Meyer, Neil Gollhardt, Daniel Kannenberg
  • Publication number: 20050088835
    Abstract: EMI shielding in an electric vehicle drive is provided for power electronics circuits and the like via a direct-mount reference plane support and shielding structure. The thermal support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through fluid circulating through the support. The support forms a shield from both external EMI/RFI and from interference generated by operation of the power electronic circuits. Features may be provided to permit and enhance connection of the circuitry to external circuitry, such as improved terminal configurations. Modular units may be assembled that may be coupled to electronic circuitry via plug-in arrangements or through interface with a backplane or similar mounting and interconnecting structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Bruce Beihoff, Dennis Kehl, Lee Gettelfinger, Steven Kaishian, Mark Phillips, Lawrence Radosevich
  • Publication number: 20050068755
    Abstract: A multi-layer power backplane system is disclosed for use with various power electronic and other systems. The power backplane includes multiple mechanical, conductor and isolation layers which serve to route power to and from various components. The layers are isolated from one another by support/isolation panels which may receive conductors used to route power. Data signals may also be routed through the system. The system accommodates fluid cooling of the electronic components by an additional layer of conduit support and isolation. The overall system provides a high degree of flexibility and modularity in defining a power backplane for a wide range of circuitry and components which may be mounted thereto once the power backplane is designed and assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Bruce Beihoff, Dennis Kehl, Timothy Roebke, Lee Gettelfinger
  • Publication number: 20050018386
    Abstract: A terminal structure provides interfacing with power electronics circuitry and external circuitry. The thermal support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the terminal structure and the circuits through fluid circulating through the support. The support may form a shield from both external EMI/RFI and from interference generated by operation of the power electronic circuits. Features may be provided to permit and enhance connection of the circuitry to external circuitry, such as improved terminal configurations. Modular units may be assembled that may be coupled to electronic circuitry via plug-in arrangements or through interface with a backplane or similar mounting and interconnecting structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Bruce Beihoff, Lawrence Radosevich, Mark Phillips, Dennis Kehl, Steven Kaishian, Daniel Kannenberg
  • Publication number: 20050002162
    Abstract: A support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through fluid circulating through the support. The support, in conjunction with other packaging features may form a shield from both external EMI/RFI and from interference generated by operation of the power electronic circuits. Features may be provided to permit and enhance connection of the circuitry to external circuitry, such as improved terminal configurations. Modular units may be assembled that may be coupled to electronic circuitry via plug-in arrangements or through interface with a backplane or similar mounting and interconnecting structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Bruce Beihoff, Lawrence Radosevich, Andreas Meyer, Neil Gollhardt, Daniel Kannenberg
  • Patent number: 5315881
    Abstract: Magnetostrictive wire having a low surface-to-volume ratio established by a onstant non-planar cross-section, is helically deformed into contact with a shaft under a stress maintaining the wire in fixed relation to the shaft surface. Magnetic anisotropy is imparted to the wire by twist thereof about its cross-sectional axis while the wire is being helically deformed into contact with the shaft surface to form a torque sensor through which accurate torque detection is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Howard T. Savage, Arthur E. Clark, Marilyn Wun-Fogle, Lawrence T. Kabacoff, Antonio Hernando, Bruce Beihoff
  • Patent number: 5201964
    Abstract: Magnetostrictive wire having a low surface-to-volume ratio established by a onstant non-planar cross-section, is helically deformed into contact with a shaft under a stress maintaining the wire in fixed relation to the shaft surface. Magnetic anisotropy is imparted to the wire by twist thereof about its cross-sectional axis while the wire is being helically deformed into contact with the shaft surface to form a torque sensor through which accurate torque detection is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Howard T. Savage, Arthur E. Clark, Marilyn Wun-Fogle, Lawrence T. Kabacoff, Antonio Hernando, Bruce Beihoff