Patents by Inventor Daniel Codd

Daniel Codd 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: 12015378
    Abstract: A hybrid receiver for a concentrator photovoltaic-thermal power system combines a concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) module and a thermal module that converts concentrated sunlight into electrical energy and thermal heat. Heat transfer fluid flowing through a cooling block removes waste heat generated by photovoltaic cells in the CPV module. The heat transfer fluid then flows through a helical tube illuminated by sunlight that misses the CPV module. Only one fluid system is used to both remove the photovoltaic-cell waste heat and capture high-temperature thermal energy from sunlight. Fluid leaving the hybrid receiver can have a temperature greater than 200° C., and therefore may be used as a source of process heat for a variety of commercial and industrial applications. The hybrid receiver can maintain the photovoltaic cells at temperatures below 110° C. while achieving overall energy conversion efficiencies exceeding 80%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND
    Inventors: Matthew David Escarra, Luke Artzt, Yaping Ji, Daniel Codd, Matthew Barrios, Kazi M. Islam, David M. Bar-On, Jacqueline C. Failla, Claire C. Davis, Maxwell W. Woody
  • Patent number: 11909352
    Abstract: A spectrum splitting, transmissive concentrating photovoltaic (tCPV) module is proposed and designed for a hybrid photovoltaic-solar thermal (PV/T) system. The system may be able to fully utilize the full spectrum of incoming sunlight. By utilizing III-V triple junction solar cells with bandgaps of approximately 2.1 eV, 1.7 eV, and 1.4 eV in the module, ultraviolet (UV) and visible light (in-band light) are absorbed and converted to electricity, while infrared (IR) light (out-of-band light) passes through and is captured by a solar thermal receiver and stored as heat. The stored heat energy may be dispatched as electricity or process heat as needed. The tCPV module may have an overall power conversion efficiency exceeding 43.5% for above bandgap (in-band) light under a standard AM1.5D solar spectrum with an average concentration ratio of 400 suns. Passive and/or active cooling methods may be used to keep cells below 110° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND
    Inventors: Matthew David Escarra, Qi Xu, Yaping Ji, Brian C. Riggs, Adam Ollanik, Kazi M. Islam, Daniel Codd, Vince Romanin, Nicholas David Farrar-Foley
  • Patent number: 11482967
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid, concentrating photovoltaic-solar thermal (CPV/T) system and components thereof, and methods for converting solar energy to electricity at high efficiencies while capturing and storing solar thermal energy for later deployment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund
    Inventors: Daniel Codd, Matthew David Escarra, Brian C. Riggs
  • Publication number: 20220311378
    Abstract: A hybrid receiver for a concentrator photovoltaic-thermal power system combines a concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) module and a thermal module that converts concentrated sunlight into electrical energy and thermal heat. Heat transfer fluid flowing through a cooling block removes waste heat generated by photovoltaic cells in the CPV module. The heat transfer fluid then flows through a helical tube illuminated by sunlight that misses the CPV module. Only one fluid system is used to both remove the photovoltaic-cell waste heat and capture high-temperature thermal energy from sunlight. Fluid leaving the hybrid receiver can have a temperature greater than 200° C., and therefore may be used as a source of process heat for a variety of commercial and industrial applications. The hybrid receiver can maintain the photovoltaic cells at temperatures below 110° C. while achieving overall energy conversion efficiencies exceeding 80%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew David ESCARRA, Luke ARTZT, Yaping JI, Daniel CODD, Matthew BARRIOS, Kazi M. ISLAM, David M. BAR-OR, Jacqueline C. FAILLA, Claire C. DAVIS, Maxwell W. WOODY
  • Publication number: 20220310864
    Abstract: A spectrum-splitting concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) module utilizes direct fluid cooling of photovoltaic cells in which an array of photovoltaic cells is fully immersed in a flowing heat transfer fluid. Specifically, at least a portion of both the front face and the rear face of each photovoltaic cell comes into direct contact with heat transfer fluid, thereby enhancing coupling of waste heat out of the photovoltaic cells and into the heat transfer fluid. The CPV module is designed to maximize transmission of infrared light not absorbed by the photovoltaic cells, and therefore may be combined with a thermal receiver that captures the transmitted infrared light as part of a hybrid concentrator photovoltaic-thermal system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew David ESCARRA, Kazi M. ISLAM, Ji YAPING, Daniel CODD, David M. BAR-OR, Jacqueline C. FAILLA, Claire C. DAVIS, Maxwell W. WOODY
  • Publication number: 20200106386
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid, concentrating photovoltaic-solar thermal (CPV/T) system and components thereof, and methods for converting solar energy to electricity at high efficiencies while capturing and storing solar thermal energy for later deployment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund
    Inventors: Daniel Codd, Matthew David Escarra, Brian C. Riggs
  • Publication number: 20190115869
    Abstract: A spectrum splitting, transmissive concentrating photovoltaic (tCPV) module is proposed and designed for a hybrid photovoltaic-solar thermal (PV/T) system. The system may be able to fully utilize the full spectrum of incoming sunlight. By utilizing III-V triple junction solar cells with bandgaps of approximately 2.1 eV, 1.7 eV, and 1.4 eV in the module, ultraviolet (UV) and visible light (in-band light) are absorbed and converted to electricity, while infrared (IR) light (out-of-band light) passes through and is captured by a solar thermal receiver and stored as heat. The stored heat energy may be dispatched as electricity or process heat as needed. The tCPV module may have an overall power conversion efficiency exceeding 43.5% for above bandgap (in-band) light under a standard AM1.5D solar spectrum with an average concentration ratio of 400 suns. Passive and/or active cooling methods may be used to keep cells below 110° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund
    Inventors: Matthew David Escarra, Qi Xy, Yaping Ji, Brian C. Riggs, Adam Ollanik, Kazi M. Islam, Daniel Codd, Vince Romanin, Nicholas David Farrar-Foley
  • Publication number: 20080115863
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for heat-treating seam-welded constructions of hardenable steel and ferrous alloys with reduced weld-zone hardness and improved weld-zone ductility and toughness. This method consists of heating the seam weld rapidly with a secondary heat source to a temperature greater than the martensitic start temperature but not greater than the lower critical temperature, followed by immediately allowing the seam weld to air-cool. The rapid tempering of this invention is particularly suited to the production of high strength hardenable alloy seam-welded pipe and tubing and other structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Edward McCrink, Daniel Codd
  • Publication number: 20080071156
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul Neale, Sean Saint, James Petisce, Thomas McGee, Daniel Codd, David Petersen, Daniel Kline
  • Publication number: 20070265515
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul Neale, James Thrower, Daniel Kline, Daniel Codd, Sean Saint, Steve Masterson
  • Publication number: 20070232879
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul Neale, James Thrower, Daniel Kline, Daniel Codd, Sean Saint, Steve Masterson
  • Publication number: 20060235285
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul Neale, James Thrower, Daniel Kline, Daniel Codd, Sean Saint, Steve Masterson
  • Publication number: 20060200970
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul Neale, James Thrower, Daniel Kline, Daniel Codd, Sean Saint, Steve Masterson
  • Publication number: 20060200020
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul Neale, James Thrower, Daniel Kline, Daniel Codd, Sean Saint, Steve Masterson
  • Publication number: 20060036139
    Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul Neale, Sean Saint, James Thrower, Thomas McGee, Daniel Codd, David Petersen, Daniel Kline
  • Publication number: 20060020191
    Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul Neale, Sean Saint, James Petisce, James Thrower, Apurv Kamath, Daniel Kline, John Guerre, Daniel Codd, Thomas McGee, David Petersen
  • Publication number: 20060020187
    Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul Neale, James Thrower, Daniel Kline, Daniel Codd, Sean Saint, Steve Masterson
  • Publication number: 20060020189
    Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul Neale, Sean Saint, James Petisce, Thomas McGee, Daniel Codd, David Petersen, Daniel Kline