Patents by Inventor Emir HECO

Emir HECO 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).

  • System and method for damping a wind vane
    Patent number: 9291637
    Abstract: A system for damping a wind vane includes a damping assembly configured to utilize eddy currents to dampen rotational motion of at least a portion of the wind vane. The damping assembly may provide damping of the wind vane to accommodate for sudden changes in wind speed and/or direction while allowing the wind vane to maintain accurate measurements and response in low wind conditions. The damping assembly may reduce the wind vane's susceptibility to oscillation, thereby improving accuracy of the wind vane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: NRG Systems Inc.
    Inventors: R. Paul Smith, Henry Bush, Emir Heco
  • Bearing assembly for an anemometer
    Patent number: 9046542
    Abstract: A bearing assembly for an anemometer configured to provide thrust and axial load protection and reduce exposure to potentially degradative debris and/or contaminants. The bearing assembly includes a first shaft and a second shaft and bearings, wherein the bearings are configured to rotate about at least the first shaft while enclosed within a portion of the second shaft. The second shaft is configured to isolate the bearings from any air flow through the anemometer and debris and/or contaminants carried therewith. The bearing assembly further includes a damping member configured to reduce forces imparted upon the bearings, thereby providing protection and preventing premature damage to the bearings from loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: NRG SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Emir Heco, Travis Jones, Carolyn Turk West, Henry Bush, R. Paul Smith, Timothy R. Hoopes
  • Bearing Assembly for an Anemometer
    Publication number: 20140137665
    Abstract: A bearing assembly for an anemometer configured to provide thrust and axial load protection and reduce exposure to potentially degradative debris and/or contaminants. The bearing assembly includes a first shaft and a second shaft and bearings, wherein the bearings are configured to rotate about at least the first shaft while enclosed within a portion of the second shaft. The second shaft is configured to isolate the bearings from any air flow through the anemometer and debris and/or contaminants carried therewith. The bearing assembly further includes a damping member configured to reduce forces imparted upon the bearings, thereby providing protection and preventing premature damage to the bearings from loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: NRG Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Emir Heco, Travis Jones, Carolyn Turk West, Henry Bush, R. Paul Smith, Timothy R. Hoopes
  • System And Method For Damping A Wind Vane
    Publication number: 20120156036
    Abstract: A system for damping a wind vane includes a damping assembly configured to utilize eddy currents to dampen rotational motion of at least a portion of the wind vane. The damping assembly may provide damping of the wind vane to accommodate for sudden changes in wind speed and/or direction while allowing the wind vane to maintain accurate measurements and response in low wind conditions. The damping assembly may reduce the wind vane's susceptibility to oscillation, thereby improving accuracy of the wind vane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: NRG SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: R. Paul SMITH, Henry BUSH, Emir HECO