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).
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Patent number: 6863034Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Peter Winnie, Allen Gillette, Robert Iles
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Publication number: 20040139943Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Peter Winnie, Allen Gillette, Robert Iles
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Patent number: 6657416Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Hongping Zhou
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Patent number: 6653821Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert D Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Hongping Zhou
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Patent number: 6606824Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Inventors: James Arthur Albert Hickman, Gordon Graham McLean
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Publication number: 20020190576Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2001Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Hongping Zhou
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Publication number: 20020190526Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2001Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Hongping Zhou
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Publication number: 20020190527Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2001Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Steven J. Wilcox, Francis X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Hongping Zhou
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Patent number: 5831366Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 15, 1996Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: Generac CorporationInventors: Robert Kern, Gerald Ruehlow, Graham McLean, Frank Wedel, Dennis Cerney
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Patent number: 5489811Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 11, 1992Date of Patent: February 6, 1996Assignee: Generac CorporationInventors: Robert Kern, Gerald Ruehlow, Graham McLean, Frank Wedel, Dennis Cerney
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Patent number: 5376877Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 11, 1992Date of Patent: December 27, 1994Assignee: Generac CorporationInventors: Robert Kern, Gerald Ruehlow, Graham McLean, Michael Wheeley, Frank Wedel, Mark Kastner
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Patent number: RE44084Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 13, 2012Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Steven J. Wilcox, Gerald C Ruehlow, Frank X. Wedel, Graham McLean, Phillip Harrison, Hongping Zhou