Patents by Inventor Edward Pleva

Edward Pleva 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).

  • Apparatus and method for controlling the temperature of the core of a super-conducting transformer
    Patent number: 7119646
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the temperature of a core of a transformer is provided that includes a core, a shield surrounding the core, a cast formed between the core and the shield, and tubing positioned on the shield. The cast directs heat from the core to the shield and cooling fluid is directed through the tubing to cool the shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Waukesha Electric Systems, Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas Golner, Edward Pleva, Shirish Mehta
  • Cryogenic compressor enclosure device and method
    Publication number: 20050081538
    Abstract: A low-leakage enclosure for cryogenic compressor apparatus includes climate control equipment and guide fixtures to direct ultra-cold coolant lines to a superconducting utility power transformer. The self-contained system maintains the required number of high performance chillers within a narrow temperature range to ensure reliable operation in an unprotected outdoor environment. The enclosure advances the technology of superconducting power systems closer to final deployable status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventor: Edward Pleva
  • Apparatus and method for controlling the temperature of the core of a super-conducting transformer
    Publication number: 20030112108
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the temperature of a core of a transformer is provided that includes a core, a shield surrounding the core, a cast formed between the core and the shield, and tubing positioned on the shield. The cast directs heat from the core to the shield and cooling fluid is directed through the tubing to cool the shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Golner, Edward Pleva, Shirish Mehta