Patents by Inventor James Michael Reagin

James Michael Reagin 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).

  • Systems and methods for integrating photovoltaic energy into water heater systems
    Patent number: 11859869
    Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating photovoltaic (PV) energy into water heater systems are disclosed. The disclosed technology includes determining whether a current water temperature is less than a first PV heat point that is greater than a normal heat point, and if so, outputting instructions for PV energy to be transferred from a PV system to a heating device of the water heater. If the current water temperature falls below a second PV heat point that is less than the normal heat point, the disclosed technology includes outputting instructions for energy to be transferred from a utility system to the heating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Raheel A. Chaudhry, James Michael Reagin
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY INTO WATER HEATER SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20210396428
    Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating photovoltaic (PV) energy into water heater systems are disclosed. The disclosed technology includes determining whether a current water temperature is less than a first PV heat point that is greater than a normal heat point, and if so, outputting instructions for PV energy to be transferred from a PV system to a heating device of the water heater. If the current water temperature falls below a second PV heat point that is less than the normal heat point, the disclosed technology includes outputting instructions for energy to be transferred from a utility system to the heating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Raheel A. Chaudhry, James Michael Reagin