Patents by Inventor Jacob B. Duncan

Jacob B. Duncan 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: 9778068
    Abstract: Poorly matched electrical power systems (e.g., those with a poor power factor and crosstalk interference) that create a high transient demand for power result in unnecessarily high power bills. High transient demand for power may be decreased, and power bills thereby reduced, by placing an energy storage element near the entity's power input, thereby reducing crosstalk. The energy storage element may comprise a plurality of de-tuned capacitors. A reactive element may be placed in series with the energy storage element to repress high-frequency harmonics and to reduce electrical noise. The energy storage element and/or the reactive element may be configurable. A control module may reconfigure the system responsive to measurements obtained at the entity and/or user commands received over a network or at the module itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Simplure, LLC
    Inventors: Scott C. Duncan, Joseph G. Stout, Frederick W. Goff, Wayne R. Viehweg, Peter E. Fuller, Collin S. Duncan, Jacob B. Duncan, Warren P. Willes
  • Patent number: 9728963
    Abstract: The principles described herein provide an electrical power supply system having circuitry that reduces the noise and interference of harmonic signals introduced by non-linear loads. In particular, one or more embodiments can include a power correction system that includes transformers and capacitors having parameters and configured to redirect harmonic energy in a power signal to deliver clean power to loads in a system. Additionally, the power correction system can mitigate negative effect of in-rush current passing through the electrical power supply system resulting in more efficient energy usage and reducing power failure of loads in the system. Moreover, the power correction system can include various additional features that facilitate convenient connection and/or disconnection of the power control system without disrupting the delivery of electrical power to loads in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: TRUE POWER ELECTRIC, LLC
    Inventors: Scott C. Duncan, Collin S. Duncan, Jacob B. Duncan
  • Patent number: 9596784
    Abstract: The principles described herein provide an electrical system having multiple chambers that contain different types of electrical components. In particular, the electrical system can include a first chamber that contains a first type of electrical components. The electrical system can further include a second chamber that contains a second type of electrical components. Additionally, the first and second types of electrical components can have different operating temperatures. The electrical system can include a cooling system to maintain the first and second chambers at different temperatures based on the operating temperatures of the respective electrical components. Maintaining the chambers at different temperatures can conserve energy and facilitate optimal performance of the different electrical components within the electrical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: TRUE POWER ELECTRIC, LLC
    Inventors: Scott C. Duncan, Collin S. Duncan, Jacob B. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20160270255
    Abstract: The principles described herein provide an electrical system having multiple chambers that contain different types of electrical components. In particular, the electrical system can include a first chamber that contains a first type of electrical components. The electrical system can further include a second chamber that contains a second type of electrical components. Additionally, the first and second types of electrical components can have different operating temperatures. The electrical system can include a cooling system to maintain the first and second chambers at different temperatures based on the operating temperatures of the respective electrical components. Maintaining the chambers at different temperatures can conserve energy and facilitate optimal performance of the different electrical components within the electrical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Scott C. Duncan, Collin S. Duncan, Jacob B. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20160268886
    Abstract: The principles described herein provide an electrical power supply system having circuitry that reduces the noise and interference of harmonic signals introduced by non-linear loads. In particular, one or more embodiments can include a power correction system that includes transformers and capacitors having parameters and configured to redirect harmonic energy in a power signal to deliver clean power to loads in a system. Additionally, the power correction system can mitigate negative effect of in-rush current passing through the electrical power supply system resulting in more efficient energy usage and reducing power failure of loads in the system. Moreover, the power correction system can include various additional features that facilitate convenient connection and/or disconnection of the power control system without disrupting the delivery of electrical power to loads in the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Scott C. Duncan, Collin S. Duncan, Jacob B. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20110208371
    Abstract: Poorly matched electrical power systems (e.g., those with a poor power factor and crosstalk interference) that create a high transient demand for power result in unnecessarily high power bills. High transient demand for power may be decreased, and power bills thereby reduced, by placing an energy storage element near the entity's power input, thereby reducing crosstalk. The energy storage element may comprise a plurality of de-tuned capacitors. A reactive element may be placed in series with the energy storage element to repress high-frequency harmonics and to reduce electrical noise. The energy storage element and/or the reactive element may be configurable. A control module may reconfigure the system responsive to measurements obtained at the entity and/or user commands received over a network or at the module itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Scott C. Duncan, Joseph G. Stout, Frederick W. Goff, Wayne R. Viehweg, Peter E. Fuller, Collin S. Duncan, Jacob B. Duncan, Warren P. Willes