Patents by Inventor David Michaud
David Michaud 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).
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Publication number: 20250239861Abstract: Capacity-optimized grid-forming is provided. A controller includes a power-synchronization model (PSM). The PSM is configured to receive positive and negative sequence symmetrical components of an output voltage and an output current. The PSM is configured to generate current references including a positive and negative sequence current reference. The PSM is configured to generate an internal voltage phase reference and voltage magnitude reference. The controller includes a capacity constrainer to determine, based on the current references and a capacity limit terms, that a device is capacity constrained. The capacity constrainer is configured to determine optimum complex gains to scale the plurality of current references based on the capacity limit terms. The capacity constrainer is configured to, responsive to the determination of constraint, output scaled current reference to cause a power stage to adjust the output voltage/current, the scaled current reference scaled according to the complex gains.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2024Publication date: July 24, 2025Applicant: EPC Power CorporationInventors: M A. Awal, David Michaud
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Patent number: 12181060Abstract: A valve assembly with a spring retention assembly including an elongated cylinder portion having an open threaded end and a closed end and an elongated piston portion having a free end and a threaded tab end configured to thread through the open threaded end and, thereby, be slideably captured in the cylinder portion. A spring couples to the body portion and the piston portion to provide a force to urge the body portion and the piston away from one another, wherein the closed end and the free end are similarly shaped so that the spring retention assembly can be reversibly mounted to a valve member that can also be reversibly mounted.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2023Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Peter P. Bouchard, Tyler Chase, David Michaud
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Publication number: 20240093797Abstract: A valve assembly with a spring retention assembly including an elongated cylinder portion having an open threaded end and a closed end and an elongated piston portion having a free end and a threaded tab end configured to thread through the open threaded end and, thereby, be slideably captured in the cylinder portion. A spring couples to the body portion and the piston portion to provide a force to urge the body portion and the piston away from one another, wherein the closed end and the free end are similarly shaped so that the spring retention assembly can be reversibly mounted to a valve member that can also be reversibly mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Peter P. BOUCHARD, Tyler CHASE, David MICHAUD
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Patent number: 11821529Abstract: A valve assembly with a spring retention assembly including an elongated cylinder portion having an open threaded end and a closed end and an elongated piston portion having a free end and a threaded tab end configured to thread through the open threaded end and, thereby, be slideably captured in the cylinder portion. A spring couples to the body portion and the piston portion to provide a force to urge the body portion and the piston away from one another, wherein the closed end and the free end are similarly shaped so that the spring retention assembly can be reversibly mounted to a valve member that can also be reversibly mounted.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Peter P. Bouchard, Tyler Chase, David Michaud
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Patent number: 11674609Abstract: A valve assembly with a spring retention assembly including an elongated cylinder portion having an open threaded end and a closed end and an elongated piston portion having a free end and a threaded tab end configured to thread through the open threaded end and, thereby, be slideably captured in the cylinder portion. A spring couples to the body portion and the piston portion to provide a force to urge the body portion and the piston away from one another, wherein the closed end and the free end are similarly shaped so that the spring retention assembly can be reversibly mounted to a valve member that can also be reversibly mounted.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.Inventors: Peter P. Bouchard, Tyler Chase, David Michaud
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Publication number: 20230140314Abstract: A valve assembly with a spring retention assembly including an elongated cylinder portion having an open threaded end and a closed end and an elongated piston portion having a free end and a threaded tab end configured to thread through the open threaded end and, thereby, be slideably captured in the cylinder portion. A spring couples to the body portion and the piston portion to provide a force to urge the body portion and the piston away from one another, wherein the closed end and the free end are similarly shaped so that the spring retention assembly can be reversibly mounted to a valve member that can also be reversibly mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Peter P. BOUCHARD, Tyler CHASE, David MICHAUD
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Patent number: 11522467Abstract: A circuit comprising a first power node for connection to a positive voltage of a DC link, a second power node for connection to a negative voltage of the DC link and a mid-point power node for connection to a mid-point voltage of the DC-link, the circuit further comprising a three-level neutral point clamped converter module and a brake resistor connection.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Danfoss Power Electronics A/SInventors: Leandro Della Flora, William Giewont, David Michaud, Dan Isaksson, Andreas Doktar
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Publication number: 20220231616Abstract: A circuit comprising a first power node for connection to a positive voltage of a DC link, a second power node for connection to a negative voltage of the DC link and a mid-point power node for connection to a mid-point voltage of the DC-link, the circuit further comprising a three-level neutral point clamped converter module and a brake resistor connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Leandro Della Flora, William Giewont, David Michaud, Dan Isaksson, Andreas Doktar
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Patent number: 11323044Abstract: A circuit comprising a first power node for connection to a positive voltage of a DC link, a second power node for connection to a negative voltage of the DC link and a mid-point power node for connection to a mid-point voltage of the DC-link, the circuit further comprising a three-level neutral point clamped converter module and a brake resistor connection.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Danfoss Power Electronics A/SInventors: Leandro Della Flora, William Giewont, David Michaud, Dan Isaksson, Andreas Doktar
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Publication number: 20220049781Abstract: A valve assembly with a spring retention assembly including an elongated cylinder portion having an open threaded end and a closed end and an elongated piston portion having a free end and a threaded tab end configured to thread through the open threaded end and, thereby, be slideably captured in the cylinder portion. A spring couples to the body portion and the piston portion to provide a force to urge the body portion and the piston away from one another, wherein the closed end and the free end are similarly shaped so that the spring retention assembly can be reversibly mounted to a valve member that can also be reversibly mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Peter P. BOUCHARD, Tyler CHASE, David Michaud
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Publication number: 20180309380Abstract: A circuit comprising a first power node for connection to a positive voltage of a DC link, a second power node for connection to a negative voltage of the DC link and a mid-point power node for connection to a mid-point voltage of the DC-link, the circuit further comprising a three-level neutral point clamped converter module and a brake resistor connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Leandro Della Flora, William Giewont, David Michaud, Dan Isaksson, Andreas Doktar
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Publication number: 20140043837Abstract: The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles comprises a replaceable lid, a light source, and a power source. The lighting system further comprises an additional layer of material covering the light source and power source to limit exposure to moisture and to limit contact with the items stored within the thermally-insulated receptacle. The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles is configured to be used as safety equipment to signal others when the user is in distress. The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles is configured to be used with stand-alone, thermally-insulated receptacles or with thermally-insulated receptacles integrally formed in or on land vehicle or water craft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventor: David Michaud
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Patent number: 7458899Abstract: A putter training apparatus and method of use are provided. In one form, a putter training apparatus includes a putter head generally formed as a mallet attached to a standard golf shaft. The putter head includes an opening through the vertical distance of the putter head, generally centered in the putter head. The putter head further includes a standard golf ball, generally centered within the opening. The golf ball is attached to an extension and retraction system comprising two spherical seats inserted in the heel side and toe side of the opening and two ligaments connecting the spherical seats to the golf ball. The extension and retraction system allows the golf ball to extend from the opening during use, and remain visible to the user through the opening, as long as the user employs a smooth, in line, and in tempo putting stroke.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Inventor: Mark David Michaud