Patents by Inventor Graham McLean

Graham McLean 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: 6863034
    Abstract: A method is provided for controlling a bi-fuel generator set. The generator set includes a controller, a generator for generating electrical power, and an engine for driving the generator. A flow of gaseous fuel is provided, and operation of the engine and the generator is monitored. The flow of gaseous fuel is adjusted in response to various predetermined operating conditions on the engine. In addition, the flow of gaseous fuel may be selectively passed through a charge cooler remote from a radiator for the engine. The flow of gaseous fuel may be cooled by the charge cooler in response to certain operating conditions on the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Peter Winnie, Allen Gillette, Robert Iles
  • Publication number: 20040139943
    Abstract: A method is provided for controlling a bi-fuel generator set. The generator set includes a controller, a generator for generating electrical power, and an engine for driving the generator. A flow of gaseous fuel is provided, and operation of the engine and the generator is monitored. The flow of gaseous fuel is adjusted in response to various predetermined operating conditions on the engine. In addition, the flow of gaseous fuel may be selectively passed through a charge cooler remote from a radiator for the engine. The flow of gaseous fuel may be cooled by the charge cooler in response to certain operating conditions on the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Peter Winnie, Allen Gillette, Robert Iles
  • Patent number: 6657416
    Abstract: A generator structure is provided for generating an AC power for a load. The generator structure includes a generator connectable to a load and an engine operatively connected to the generator for driving the same. A generator controller is operatively connected to the engine for controlling operation thereof and operatively connected to a generator for controlling the AC power generated thereby. A communications link connects the generator control to a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Hongping Zhou
  • Patent number: 6653821
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a system controller and method for monitoring and controlling a plurality of generator sets are provided. Each generator set generates electrical power and includes a generator communications link for connecting a generator set to a network. A user interface allows a user to select a generator set and set values for various predetermined operating parameters of the selected generator sets. Thereafter, a communications link connectable to the network transmits the user set values of the predetermined operating parameters to the selected generator set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Hongping Zhou
  • Patent number: 6606824
    Abstract: A sash and case window in which the top sash (14) opens inwards by a hinge (12) which, in the preferred embodiment, resembles a parting bead and is located in a section of the parting bead (8) of the case or box lining (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventors: James Arthur Albert Hickman, Gordon Graham McLean
  • Publication number: 20020190576
    Abstract: A network controller and method is provided for managing the supply and distribution of electrical power. The network controller includes a plurality of power generation systems which are connected to a power network for communication thereon. Each power generation system includes at least one power generation unit connected to a corresponding sub-network. A user interface is connected to the power network for communicating with the first and second power generation systems. The network user interface allows a network user to set values for various predetermined operating parameters of the power generation units of the first and second power generation systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Hongping Zhou
  • Publication number: 20020190526
    Abstract: A generator structure is provided for generating an AC power for a load. The generator structure includes a generator connectable to a load and an engine operatively connected to the generator for driving the same. A generator controller is operatively connected to the engine for controlling operation thereof and operatively connected to a generator for controlling the AC power generated thereby. A communications link connects the generator control to a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Hongping Zhou
  • Publication number: 20020190527
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a system controller and method for monitoring and controlling a plurality of generator sets are provided. Each generator set generates electrical power and includes a generator communications link for connecting a generator set to a network. A user interface allows a user to select a generator set and set values for various predetermined operating parameters of the selected generator sets. Thereafter, a communications link connectable to the network transmits the user set values of the predetermined operating parameters to the selected generator set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Hongping Zhou
  • Patent number: 5831366
    Abstract: A permanent magnet alternator includes a stator core having outwardly projecting teeth and further includes a plurality of permanent magnets surrounding the stator core. The stator core is formed from a continuous, helically wound metallic strip having a plurality of teeth defined between slots formed in one edge thereof. The stator core is formed by winding the strip edgewise around a cylindrical mandrel. To facilitate winding and avoid distortion, arcuate regions, conforming to the curve of the mandrel, are formed in the strip opposite the teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Generac Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Kern, Gerald Ruehlow, Graham McLean, Frank Wedel, Dennis Cerney
  • Patent number: 5489811
    Abstract: A permanent magnet alternator includes a stator core having outwardly projecting teeth and further includes a plurality of permanent magnets surrounding the stator core. The stator core is formed from a continuous, helically wound metallic strip having a plurality of teeth defined between slots formed in one edge thereof. The stator core is formed by winding the strip edgewise around a cylindrical mandrel. To facilitate winding and avoid distortion, arcuate regions, conforming to the curve of the mandrel, are formed in the strip opposite the teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Assignee: Generac Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Kern, Gerald Ruehlow, Graham McLean, Frank Wedel, Dennis Cerney
  • Patent number: 5376877
    Abstract: An engine-driven generator includes an internal combustion engine, a permanent magnet alternator and an AC to AC converter. The output frequency and voltage of the permanent magnet alternator are largely dependent on engine speed and the alternator load. The AC to AC converter converts the speed-dependent alternating current developed by the alternator to another alternating current whose frequency and voltage are largely independent of engine speed. Voltage regulation is provided by varying the engine speed in accordance with the load current. Frequency regulation is provided by frequency dividing the alternator output by an integer divisor that varies in accordance with engine speed. Additional voltage regulation is provided by deleting selected cycles of the alternator output current as needed to maintain the RMS output voltage within predetermined limits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: Generac Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Kern, Gerald Ruehlow, Graham McLean, Michael Wheeley, Frank Wedel, Mark Kastner
  • Patent number: RE44084
    Abstract: A generator structure is provided for generating an AC power for a load. The generator structure includes a generator connectable to a load and an engine operatively connected to the generator for driving the same. A generator controller is operatively connected to the engine for controlling operation thereof and operatively connected to a generator for controlling the AC power generated thereby. A communications link connects the generator control to a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Steven J. Wilcox, Gerald C Ruehlow, Frank X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Hongping Zhou