Patents by Inventor Elias Ayana

Elias Ayana 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: 9768677
    Abstract: Split phase power conversion apparatuses, methods and systems are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment includes a generator, an AC/DC converter coupled with the generator, a DC bus coupled with the AC/DC converter, and an inverter coupled with the DC bus. The inverter includes first, second, and third legs each including a plurality of switches. A first controller provides a control signal to the first leg based upon a voltage between a first system output and a second system output and a first current provided to the first system output. A second controller provides a second control signal to the second leg based upon a voltage between the second system output and a third system output and a second current provided to the third system output. A third controller controls the third leg to provide an output equal to one half of the DC bus voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: CUMMINS POWER GENERATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Elias Ayana, Shabari Nath, Abel Solorzano, Andrew Walseth, Sergey Kunin, Brad Palmer
  • Publication number: 20160190907
    Abstract: Split phase power conversion apparatuses, methods and systems are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment includes a generator, an AC/DC converter coupled with the generator, a DC bus coupled with the AC/DC converter, and an inverter coupled with the DC bus. The inverter includes first, second, and third legs each including a plurality of switches. A first controller provides a control signal to the first leg based upon a voltage between a first system output and a second system output and a first current provided to the first system output. A second controller provides a second control signal to the second leg based upon a voltage between the second system output and a third system output and a second current provided to the third system output. A third controller controls the third leg to provide an output equal to one half of the DC bus voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Elias Ayana, Shabari Nath, Abel Solorzano, Andrew Walseth, Sergey Kunin, Brad Palmer
  • Patent number: 9293978
    Abstract: Split phase power conversion apparatuses, methods and systems are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment includes a generator, an AC/DC converter coupled with the generator, a DC bus coupled with the AC/DC converter, and an inverter coupled with the DC bus. The inverter includes first, second, and third legs each including a plurality of switches. A first controller provides a control signal to the first leg based upon a voltage between a first system output and a second system output and a first current provided to the first system output. A second controller provides a second control signal to the second leg based upon a voltage between the second system output and a third system output and a second current provided to the third system output. A third controller controls the third leg to provide an output equal to one half of the DC bus voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Elias Ayana, Shabari Nath, Abel Solorzano, Andrew Walseth, Sergey Kunin, Brad Palmer
  • Publication number: 20150207396
    Abstract: Split phase power conversion apparatuses, methods and systems are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment includes a generator, an AC/DC converter coupled with the generator, a DC bus coupled with the AC/DC converter, and an inverter coupled with the DC bus. The inverter includes first, second, and third legs each including a plurality of switches. A first controller provides a control signal to the first leg based upon a voltage between a first system output and a second system output and a first current provided to the first system output. A second controller provides a second control signal to the second leg based upon a voltage between the second system output and a third system output and a second current provided to the third system output. A third controller controls the third leg to provide an output equal to one half of the DC bus voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Elias Ayana, Shabari Nath, Abel Solorzano, Andrew Walseth, Sergey Kunin, Brad Palmer
  • Patent number: 8810062
    Abstract: A method for assembly of a transfer switch is disclosed that includes a power switch device with a number engagement landings and a printed circuit board defining an opening bordered by a number of tabs. The tabs engage the landings as the switch device extends through the openings, and can be fastened together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Murray, Allen B. Carney, Randall L. Bax, Elias Ayana, Roger Pautzke, John McCarthy
  • Patent number: 8729869
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a mobile electric power generation system including a mobile power source such as a generator. An external power interface is included to connect to an external electrical power source. An AC electric power distribution bus is included to power electric loads of the vehicle and a power switch device is provided to selectively provide AC electric power on the power distribution bus from one of the respective power sources with a default to select one of the sources whenever it is present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Elias Ayana, Mitchell E. Peterson, Alyssa Marlenee
  • Patent number: 8684338
    Abstract: An active torque cancellation system is provided. The system includes a generator set having a combustion engine and mounted to an application structure. The system also includes an active power management module coupled to the engine which actively reduces vibrations in the application structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul H. Plahn, John Hughes, Elias Ayana, Krzysztof Wejrzanowski, Abdeslam Mebarki
  • Publication number: 20130328389
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a mobile electric power generation system including a mobile power source such as a generator. An external power interface is included to connect to an external electrical power source. An AC electric power distribution bus is included to power electric loads of the vehicle and a power switch device is provided to selectively provide AC electric power on the power distribution bus from one of the respective power sources with a default to select one of the sources whenever it is present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Elias Ayana, Mitchell E. Peterson, Alyssa Marlenee
  • Publication number: 20130257148
    Abstract: A method for assembly of a transfer switch is disclosed that includes a power switch device with a number engagement landings and a printed circuit board defining an opening bordered by a number of tabs. The tabs engage the landings as the switch device extends through the openings, and can be fastened together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Murray, Allen B. Camey, Randall L. Bax, Elias Ayana, Roger Pautzke, John McCarthy
  • Patent number: 8513925
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a mobile electric power generation system including a mobile power source such as a generator. An external power interface is included to connect to an external electrical power source. An AC electric power distribution bus is included to power electric loads of the vehicle and a power switch device is provided to selectively provide AC electric power on the power distribution bus from one of the respective power sources with a default to select one of the sources whenever it is present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Elias Ayana, Mitchell E. Peterson, Alyssa Marlenee
  • Publication number: 20120193982
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a mobile electric power generation system including a mobile power source such as a generator. An external power interface is included to connect to an external electrical power source. An AC electric power distribution bus is included to power electric loads of the vehicle and a power switch device is provided to selectively provide AC electric power on the power distribution bus from one of the respective power sources with a default to select one of the sources whenever it is present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Elias Ayana, Mitchell E. Peterson, Alyssa Marlenee
  • Patent number: 8085002
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a mobile electric power generation system including a mobile power source such as a generator. An external power interface is included to connect to an external electrical power source. An AC electric power distribution bus is included to power electric loads of the vehicle and a power switch device is provided to selectively provide AC electric power on the power distribution bus from one of the respective power sources with a default to select one of the sources whenever it is present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Elias Ayana, Mitchell E. Peterson, Alyssa Marlenee
  • Patent number: 7982331
    Abstract: A transfer switch assembly is disclosed that includes a power switch device with a number engagement landings and a printed circuit board defining an opening bordered by a number of tabs. The tabs engage the landings as the switch device extends through the openings, and can be fastened together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Murray, Allen B. Carney, Randall L. Bax, Elias Ayana, Roger Pautzke, John McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20090091069
    Abstract: An active torque cancellation system is provided. The system includes a generator set having a combustion engine and mounted to an application structure. The system also includes an active power management module coupled to the engine which actively reduces vibrations in the application structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: CUMMINS POWER GENERATION, INC.
    Inventors: Paul H. PLAHN, John HUGHES, Elias AYANA, Krzysztof WEJRZANOWSKI, Abdeslem MEBARKI
  • Publication number: 20080164850
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a mobile electric power generation system including a mobile power source such as a generator. An external power interface is included to connect to an external electrical power source. An AC electric power distribution bus is included to power electric loads of the vehicle and a power switch device is provided to selectively provide AC electric power on the power distribution bus from one of the respective power sources with a default to select one of the sources whenever it is present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Elias Ayana, Mitchell E. Peterson, Alyssa Marlenee
  • Publication number: 20080158785
    Abstract: A transfer switch assembly is disclosed that includes a power switch device with a number engagement landings and a printed circuit board defining an opening bordered by a number of tabs. The tabs engage the landings as the switch device extends through the openings, and can be fastened together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Jerry Murray, Allen B. Carney, Randall L. Bax, Elias Ayana, Roger Pautzke, John McCarthy