Patents by Inventor Drew STEVENS
Drew STEVENS 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: 20230367348Abstract: A control system for an energy storage system located behind a utility meter uses a unique, feedback-based, communication and control method to reliably and efficiently maximize economic return of the energy storage system. Operating parameters for the energy storage system are calculated at an external, centralized data center, and are selected to prevent electrical power demand of an electric load location from exceeding a specified set-point by discharging energy storage devices, such as DC batteries, through a bidirectional energy converter during peak demand events. The control system can operate autonomously in the case of a communications failure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Ben KEARNS, Jon BURLINSON, Drew STEVENS
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Patent number: 11714441Abstract: A control system for an energy storage system located behind a utility meter uses a unique, feedback-based, communication and control method to reliably and efficiently maximize economic return of the energy storage system. Operating parameters for the energy storage system are calculated at an external, centralized data center, and are selected to prevent electrical power demand of an electric load location from exceeding a specified set-point by discharging energy storage devices, such as DC batteries, through a bidirectional energy converter during peak demand events. The control system can operate autonomously in the case of a communications failure.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Stem, Inc.Inventors: Ben Kearns, Jon Burlinson, Drew Stevens
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Publication number: 20230165369Abstract: A hanging chair may comprise a front frame and a plurality of support members. The front frame may define a front opening. The plurality of support members may be coupled tro the front frame and may extend from a top portion of the front frame to a bottom portion of the front frame. The plurality of support members may extend axially rearward the front frame. The hanging chair may comprise a first side opening defined between the front frame and a first outer support member of the plurality of support members. The hanging chair may comprise a second side opening defined between the front frame and a second outer support member of the plurality of support members. The first side opening, the second side opening, and the front opening may be in fluid communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventor: Drew Steven Doner
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Patent number: 11454999Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include control methods employed in multiphase distributed energy storage systems that are located behind utility meters typically located at, but not limited to, medium and large commercial and industrial locations. Current solutions for these types of electric load locations entail multiple discrete energy storage systems, where if any piece of an energy storage system is damaged, the ability of the complete power control strategy at the entire electric load location is at risk of becoming inoperable. Some embodiments of the invention include hardware and methods for dynamically reconfiguring networks of distributed energy storage systems that are able to provide automatic site layout discovery using a formed auto-discovering network formed at an electric load location.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Stem, Inc.Inventors: David Erhart, Craig Southeren, Ben Kearns, Jon Burlinson, Drew Stevens
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Patent number: 11201491Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include control methods employed in multiphase distributed energy storage systems that are located behind utility meters typically located at, but not limited to, medium and large commercial and industrial locations. These distributed energy storage systems can operate semi-autonomously, and can be configured to develop energy control solutions for an electric load location based on various data inputs and communicate these energy control solutions to the distributed energy storage systems. In some embodiments, one or more distributed energy storage systems may be used to absorb and/or deliver power to the electric grid in an effort to provide assistance to or correct for power transmission and distribution problems found on the electric grid outside of an electric load location. In some cases, two or more distributed energy storage systems are used to form a controlled and coordinated response to the problems seen on the electric grid.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Stem, Inc.Inventors: Ben Kearns, James W. Detmers, Jon Burlinson, Drew Stevens
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Publication number: 20200371540Abstract: A control system for an energy storage system located behind a utility meter uses a unique, feedback-based, communication and control method to reliably and efficiently maximize economic return of the energy storage system. Operating parameters for the energy storage system are calculated at an external, centralized data center, and are selected to prevent electrical power demand of an electric load location from exceeding a specified set-point by discharging energy storage devices, such as DC batteries, through a bidirectional energy converter during peak demand events. The control system can operate autonomously in the case of a communications failure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Ben KEARNS, Jon BURLINSON, Drew STEVENS
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Patent number: 10782721Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may include control methods employed in multiphase distributed energy storage systems that are located behind utility meters typically located at, but not limited to, medium and large commercial and industrial locations. These multiphase distributed energy storage systems can operate semi-autonomously, but may be in frequent contact with a cloud-based optimization engine that is configured to develop energy control solutions based on various data inputs and to communicate these energy control solutions to one or more of the distributed energy storage systems. Due to characteristics of the electric load location and/or the use of on-site power generation, imbalances in the power draw per phase can be created within the electric load location. Therefore, embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods that are used to control and/or limit the imbalance in power flowing through one phase versus other phases at the electric load location.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: STEM, INC.Inventors: David Erhart, Craig Southeren, Ben Kearns, Jon Burlinson, Drew Stevens
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Patent number: 10756543Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include control methods employed in multiphase distributed energy storage systems that are located behind utility meters typically located at, but not limited to, medium and large commercial and industrial locations. These distributed energy storage systems can operate semi-autonomously, and can be configured to develop energy control solutions for an electric load location based on various data inputs and communicate these energy control solutions to the distributed energy storage systems. In some embodiments, one or more distributed energy storage systems may be used to absorb and/or deliver power to the electric grid in an effort to provide assistance to or correct for power transmission and distribution problems found on the electric grid outside of an electric load location. In some cases, two or more distributed energy storage systems are used to form a controlled and coordinated response to the problems seen on the electric grid.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Stem, Inc.Inventors: James W. Detmers, Ben Kearns, Jon Burlinson, Drew Stevens
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Patent number: 10747252Abstract: A control system for an energy storage system located behind a utility meter uses a unique, feedback-based, communication and control method to reliably and efficiently maximize economic return of the energy storage system. Operating parameters for the energy storage system are calculated at an external, centralized data center, and are selected to prevent electrical power demand of an electric load location from exceeding a specified set-point by discharging energy storage devices, such as DC batteries, through a bidirectional energy converter during peak demand events. The control system can operate autonomously in the case of a communications failure.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Stem, Inc.Inventors: Ben Kearns, Jon Burlinson, Drew Stevens
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Patent number: 10693294Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include control methods employed in multiphase distributed energy storage systems that are located behind utility meters typically located at, but not limited to, medium and large commercial and industrial locations. Some embodiments of the invention use networked multiphase distributed energy storage systems located at an electric load location or installed at interconnection points along the electric power distribution grid to provide a means for balancing the load created from an electric charging station, which are adapted to transfer power between one or more electric vehicles and the electric power grid.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: STEM, INC.Inventors: Ben Kearns, Henry Holbrook Hyde, III, Jon Burlinson, Drew Stevens
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Patent number: 10622111Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for image registration from multiple sources. A method for image registration includes rendering a common field of interest that reflects a presence of a plurality of elements, wherein at least one of the elements is a remote element located remotely from another of the elements and updating the common field of interest such that the presence of the at least one of the elements is registered relative to another of the elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Inventors: Marcus W. Dillavou, Phillip Corey Shum, Barton L. Guthrie, Mahesh B. Shenai, Drew Steven Deaton, Matthew Benton May
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Publication number: 20190318830Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for image registration from multiple sources. A method for image registration includes rendering a common field of interest that reflects a presence of a plurality of elements, wherein at least one of the elements is a remote element located remotely from another of the elements and updating the common field of interest such that the presence of the at least one of the elements is registered relative to another of the elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2018Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Marcus W. Dillavou, Phillip Corey Shum, Barton L. Guthrie, Mahesh B. Shenai, Drew Steven Deaton, Matthew Benton May
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Patent number: 10389126Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include control methods employed in multiphase distributed energy storage systems that are located behind utility meters typically located at, but not limited to, medium and large commercial and industrial locations. These distributed energy storage systems can operate semi-autonomously, and can be configured to develop energy control solutions for an electric load location based on various data inputs and communicate these energy control solutions to the distributed energy storage systems. In some embodiments, one or more distributed energy storage systems may be used to absorb and/or deliver power to the electric grid in an effort to provide assistance to or correct for power transmission and distribution problems found on the electric grid outside of an electric load location. In some cases, two or more distributed energy storage systems are used to form a controlled and coordinated response to the problems seen on the electric grid.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: STEM, INC.Inventors: Ben Kearns, James W. Detmers, Jon Burlinson, Drew Stevens
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Patent number: 10249060Abstract: A tool erosion detecting system for a machine having a ground engaging tool is disclosed. The tool erosion detecting system may include a camera configured to generate a first image of the ground engaging tool on a display device, an input device configured to receive a user input, and a controller in communication with the camera and the input device. The controller may be configured to generate an augmented reality view of the ground engaging tool. The augmented reality view may include the first image of the ground engaging tool generated by the camera and a second image of a ground engaging tool superimposed on the first image and being associated with a selected wear level, wherein the selected wear level is based on the user input.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: James Edward Wagner, Patrick Simon Campomanes, Brian Charles Brown, Drew Steven Solorio, John M. Plouzek, David Jason Mcintyre, Paul Davis Jackson, Jr., Phillip John Kunz, Thomas Marshall Congdon, Shadi Naji Kfouf
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Patent number: 10181361Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for image registration from multiple sources. A method for image registration includes rendering a common field of interest that reflects a presence of a plurality of elements, wherein at least one of the elements is a remote element located remotely from another of the elements and updating the common field of interest such that the presence of the at least one of the elements is registered relative to another of the elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignees: Help Lightning, Inc., UAB Research FoundationInventors: Marcus W. Dillavou, Phillip Corey Shum, Barton L. Guthrie, Mahesh B. Shenai, Drew Steven Deaton, Matthew Benton May
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Publication number: 20180165884Abstract: A tool erosion detecting system for a machine having a ground engaging tool is disclosed. The tool erosion detecting system may include a camera configured to generate a first image of the ground engaging tool on a display device, an input device configured to receive a user input, and a controller in communication with the camera and the input device. The controller may be configured to generate an augmented reality view of the ground engaging tool. The augmented reality view may include the first image of the ground engaging tool generated by the camera and a second image of a ground engaging tool superimposed on the first image and being associated with a selected wear level, wherein the selected wear level is based on the user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: James Edward WAGNER, Patrick Simon CAMPOMANES, Brian Charles BROWN, Drew Steven SOLORIO, John M. PLOUZEK, David Jason MCINTYRE, Paul Davis JACKSON, JR., Phillip John KUNZ, Thomas Marshall CONGDON, Shadi Naji KFOUF
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Patent number: 9959629Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for managing spatiotemporal uncertainty in image processing. A method can comprise determining motion from a first image to a second image, determining a latency value, determining a precision value, generating an uncertainty element based upon the motion, the latency value, and the precision value, and rendering the uncertainty element.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Help Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Marcus W. Dillavou, Phillip Corey Shum, Barton L. Guthrie, Mahesh B. Shenai, Drew Steven Deaton, Matthew Benton May
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Patent number: 9886552Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for image registration from multiple sources. A method for image registration includes rendering a common field of interest that reflects a presence of a plurality of elements, wherein at least one of the elements is a remote element located remotely from another of the elements and updating the common field of interest such that the presence of the at least one of the elements is registered relative to another of the elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: HELP LIGHTING, INC.Inventors: Marcus W. Dillavou, Phillip Corey Shum, Baron L. Guthrie, Mahesh B. Shenai, Drew Steven Deaton, Matthew Benton May
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Publication number: 20170308673Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for image registration from multiple sources. A method for image registration includes rendering a common field of interest that reflects a presence of a plurality of elements, wherein at least one of the elements is a remote element located remotely from another of the elements and updating the common field of interest such that the presence of the at least one of the elements is registered relative to another of the elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Marcus W. Dillavou, Phillip Corey Shum, Barton L. Guthrie, Mahesh B. Shenai, Drew Steven Deaton, Matthew Benton May
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Patent number: 9760687Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for image registration from multiple sources. A method for image registration includes rendering a common field of interest that reflects a presence of a plurality of elements, wherein at least one of the elements is a remote element located remotely from another of the elements and updating the common field of interest such that the presence of the at least one of the elements is registered relative to another of the elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignees: UAB RESEARCH FOUNDATION, HELP LIGHTNING, INC.Inventors: Marcus W. Dillavou, Phillip Corey Shum, Baron L. Guthrie, Mahesh B. Shenai, Drew Steven Deaton, Matthew Benton May