Patents by Inventor Douglas A. Welch

Douglas A. Welch 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: 10568232
    Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply system includes a plurality of functional modules interconnected to form a power distribution network coupling at least two power sources to a load. Each functional module has at least two ports coupled to at least one other of the functional modules and/or to at least one other external device and includes a control circuit configured to autonomously control at least one function relating to electrical power transfer between the at least two ports. The system further includes a controller module configured to communicate with each of the functional modules over at least one digital communication link to control power flow between the at least two power sources and the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventor: William Douglas Welch, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180007807
    Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply system includes a plurality of functional modules interconnected to form a power distribution network coupling at least two power sources to a load. Each functional module has at least two ports coupled to at least one other of the functional modules and/or to at least one other external device and includes a control circuit configured to autonomously control at least one function relating to electrical power transfer between the at least two ports. The system further includes a controller module configured to communicate with each of the functional modules over at least one digital communication link to control power flow between the at least two power sources and the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventor: William Douglas Welch, JR.
  • Patent number: 9769948
    Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply system includes a plurality of functional modules interconnected to form a power distribution network coupling at least two power sources to a load. Each functional module has at least two ports coupled to at least one other of the functional modules and/or to at least one other external device and includes a control circuit configured to autonomously control at least one function relating to electrical power transfer between the at least two ports. The system further includes a controller module configured to communicate with each of the functional modules over at least one digital communication link to control power flow between the at least two power sources and the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: William Douglas Welch, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160172900
    Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply system includes a plurality of functional modules interconnected to form a power distribution network coupling at least two power sources to a load. Each functional module has at least two ports coupled to at least one other of the functional modules and/or to at least one other external device and includes a control circuit configured to autonomously control at least one function relating to electrical power transfer between the at least two ports. The system further includes a controller module configured to communicate with each of the functional modules over at least one digital communication link to control power flow between the at least two power sources and the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventor: William Douglas Welch, JR.
  • Patent number: 9230460
    Abstract: A low profile illuminated ATM surround is provided. The surround is used with ATMs which are mounted through a wall. The surround is attached to the wall, providing a broad illuminated advertising area around the ATM while maintaining a very low profile, allowing the surround to be used in locations where minimal space is available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Sterling ATM
    Inventors: Mark Harling, David Jay Black, Alfred Douglas Welch, Porfirio Andrades
  • Publication number: 20150235579
    Abstract: A low profile illuminated ATM surround is provided. The surround is used with ATMs which are mounted through a wall. The surround is attached to the wall, providing a broad illuminated advertising area around the ATM while maintaining a very low profile, allowing the surround to be used in locations where minimal space is available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: STERLING ATM, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Harling, David Jay Black, Alfred Douglas Welch, Porfirio Andrades
  • Patent number: 9022604
    Abstract: A low profile illuminated ATM surround is provided. The surround is used with ATMs which are mounted through a wall. The surround is attached to the wall, providing a broad illuminated advertising area around the ATM while maintaining a very low profile, allowing the surround to be used in locations where minimal space is available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Sterling ATM
    Inventors: Mark Harling, David Jay Black, Alfred Douglas Welch, Porfirio Andrades
  • Publication number: 20130329449
    Abstract: A low profile illuminated ATM surround is provided. The surround is used with ATMs which are mounted through a wall. The surround is attached to the wall, providing a broad illuminated advertising area around the ATM while maintaining a very low profile, allowing the surround to be used in locations where minimal space is available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Mark Harling, David Jay Black, Alfred Douglas Welch, Porfirio Andrades
  • Patent number: D664821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: James Douglas Welch
  • Patent number: D666060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: James Douglas Welch
  • Patent number: D675497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: James Douglas Welch
  • Patent number: D675880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: James Douglas Welch
  • Patent number: D699033
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: James Douglas Welch
  • Patent number: D706101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: GetaGadget Inc.
    Inventor: James Douglas Welch
  • Patent number: D706102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Getagadget Inc.
    Inventor: James Douglas Welch
  • Patent number: D707512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Getagadget Inc.
    Inventor: James Douglas Welch
  • Patent number: D717045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Getagadget Incorporated
    Inventor: James Douglas Welch
  • Patent number: D724815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Sterling ATM
    Inventors: Mark Harling, David Jay Black, Alfred Douglas Welch, Porfirio Andrades
  • Patent number: D747163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: GETAGADGET INCORPORATED
    Inventor: James Douglas Welch
  • Patent number: D773262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Getagadget, Inc.
    Inventor: James Douglas Welch