Patents by Inventor E. Philip Ferber

E. Philip Ferber 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).

  • Pipeline flow control optimization software methods
    Patent number: 7720575
    Abstract: Pipeline flow optimization systems, software, and methods that emulate transient optimization are disclosed. A pipeline flow optimization system includes an upset condition handler that is adapted to provide a multivariable controller with pipeline flow adjustments to handle one or more upset conditions. The optimization system may be used with fluid pipeline systems, including gas pipeline systems and liquid pipeline systems. Systems, software, and methods according to embodiments of the invention may further include linepack transition handling capabilities and administrative tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Dominion Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Philip Ferber, B. Kenneth Fouts, Patrick H. Fox, Jr., Brian A. Haught, Evan Heatherly, Dale Rusnak, Bernard L. See