Patents by Inventor Jason Blair
Jason Blair 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: 11588425Abstract: A system and method for reducing power consumption and increasing reliability in a solar tracking system is disclosed. The solar tracker comprises a panel, at least one actuator configured to control the orientation of the panel, and a tracking controller. The tracking controller is configured to determine a minimum operating current for the at least one actuator based on a range of motion of the panel, and energize the at least one actuator based on the minimum operating current. The tracking controller determines the minimum operating current based on the range of motion of the panel, specifically the minimum current need to drive the panel through a measured range of motion equal to or substantial similar to the full mechanical range of motion of the panel. Based on the minimum operating current, solar tracker may generate messages to repair or replace an actuator or gearbox, for example.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Heliogen Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Jason Blair
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Publication number: 20170357664Abstract: A display apparatus and related approaches are provided that include an interface with an input and an output and a processor coupled thereto. The output is configured to display a first panel at a variable panel display portion of a display. The first panel includes one or more first selectable nodes associated with an industrial control system as well as information associated with the industrial control system. Additional panels may be presented that describe the hierarchical structure of the industrial control system which may also include selectable nodes and information associated with the industrial control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: December 14, 2017Applicant: GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc.Inventors: Jason BLAIR, Joseph John KENNY
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Publication number: 20160238282Abstract: A network topology for powering and communicating with groups of heliostats in a concentrated solar power plant. Heliostats are arranged in rows and wired together with inter-drive cables that distribute power and data from a field electrical system and plant network. Data is transmitted to and from heliostat drive control boards via network switches connected to intelligent power distribution units. Power is transmitted from battery banks to said intelligent power distribution units. Communication interface modules supply a connection between intelligent power distribution units and the heliostat control boards of non-adjacent heliostat rows to create communication and data loops having improved redundancy and robustness in the event of single point component failures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: eSolar Inc.Inventors: Carl Wing-Jang Chin, Jason Blair, Parsa Dormiani
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Publication number: 20160084530Abstract: A drive assembly for a heliostat and a method of determining the drive's home position are described. The drive assembly comprises at least one mechanical hard stop for impeding the motion of an output gear of at least one gear transmission driven by a motor. Each hard stop may be built into the housing of a gear transmission or may be made integral with an output gear. The method for determining the drive assembly's home position comprises the steps of iteratively actuating an output gear towards, and then away from, a hard stop feature while monitoring the input torque of the driving motor. When the motor input torque is registered to be higher than a predetermined trip torque, the stepper motor is commanded to stop and the home position of the drive assembly is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: eSolarInventors: Ulrik Pilegaard, Jason Blair, Alexander Sonn, Maximilian Zavodny
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Publication number: 20140167326Abstract: An additive building method for building a plurality of layers to form a build stack is provided. The method includes creating a variable potential difference between a conducting element at a first voltage potential and an ion source at a second voltage potential, and creating an electric field between the conducting element and the ion source. The electric field passes through the build stack to a nearest surface of the build stack which is nearest a transfer medium. The method further includes accumulating electric charge from the ion source on the nearest surface of the build stack, and transferring deposition material from a transfer medium onto the nearest surface. The strength of the field at the nearest surface of the build stack is controlled in order to cause a homogenous transfer of the deposition material on to the nearest surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: University of WarwickInventors: Jason Blair Jones, Gregory John Gibbons
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Patent number: 8590527Abstract: A solar collector system includes a plurality of frames. Each frame includes at least a pair of spaced apart side members, a plurality of cross members connected to the side members, the cross members pivotally moveable from a shipping configuration to a deployed configuration wherein in the deployed configuration, each cross member is positioned relative to an adjacent cross member with a predetermined angle, and a plurality of stantions extending from the frames. The solar collector system further includes a plurality of heliostats, each heliostat mounted to one of the stantions, and a plurality of ballasts coupled to the frames, each ballast having a lower surface contacting the ground without substantially penetrating the ground to maintain a position of the frames on the ground.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventors: Gregg Luconi, Chris Gregory, Brian Coleman, Alan Greaney, Jason Blair, Peter Raymond Zarzaca
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Patent number: 8449692Abstract: Systems and methods of heliostat reflector cleaning via a vehicle in a heliostat field.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Esolar, Inc.Inventors: Jason Blair, Stephen Brawner, Brian Coleman, Alan Greaney, Christian Gregory, Marc Grossman, Gregg Luconi, Carter Moursund, Ulrik Pilegaard, Steven Schell, Craig Tyner
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Publication number: 20110185874Abstract: An improved and efficient punch press comprising a unique assembly of adjustable and interchangeable components to offer a device that is versatile in its applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventor: Jason Blair
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Publication number: 20100206294Abstract: Systems and methods of heliostat reflector cleaning via a vehicle in a heliostat field.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: JASON BLAIR, Stephen Brawner, Brian Coleman, Alan Greaney, Christian Gregory, Marc Grossman, Gregg Luconi, Carter Moursund, Ulrik Pilegaard, Steven Schell, Craig Tyner
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Publication number: 20090112687Abstract: A system for developing and managing advertisement campaigns comprising an ad development module; a campaign development module; an inventory control module; a messaging module; a prospect event tracking module; and a central data store; wherein the campaign development module allows users to create new ad campaigns; wherein the ad development module enables users to create new advertisements; wherein the inventory control module allows a user to search for vehicles that meet certain criteria and to view data on selected vehicles; wherein the messaging module manages communications within a dealership, between the dealership and customers, and between the dealership and vendors; and wherein the prospect event tracking module links prospective buyers to interactions with the dealership. A method of using the above system to develop and manage advertisement campaigns.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: Dealerspan, LLCInventors: Jason A. Blair, Alton T. Crossley, Josh King, Michael William Glennon Unquera
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Publication number: 20090007901Abstract: A solar collector system includes a plurality of frames. Each frame includes at least a pair of spaced apart side members, a plurality of cross members connected to the side members, the cross members pivotally moveable from a shipping configuration to a deployed configuration wherein in the deployed configuration, each cross member is positioned relative to an adjacent cross member with a predetermined angle, and a plurality of stantions extending from the frames. The solar collector system further includes a plurality of heliostats, each heliostat mounted to one of the stantions, and a plurality of ballasts coupled to the frames, each ballast having a lower surface contacting the ground without substantially penetrating the ground to maintain a position of the frames on the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Gregg Luconi, Chris Gregory, Brian Coleman, Alan Greaney, Jason Blair