Patents by Inventor Jason Schripsema
Jason Schripsema 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: 10411645Abstract: Power control using photovoltaic module sourced power.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: SOLARBOS, INCInventors: Coel Schumacher, Jason Schripsema
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Publication number: 20150194801Abstract: A system for combining multiple direct current power sources is provided. The system may include a current sensor operable to monitor the current from each source to evaluate whether there is a malfunction or other problem associated with a particular source. The malfunction may be represented by a current which is flowing reverse to the correct direction, which direction may be detected by the sensor. A switch may be configured to open to disconnect the particular source upon detection of a reverse current by the sensor, thereby providing current fault protection in the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventor: Jason Schripsema
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Publication number: 20150103454Abstract: A system for combining multiple direct current power sources is provided. The system is operable to combine multiple feeds from an array of power generating elements, such as solar panel arrays and combine the feeds into a single voltage output. The system includes a current monitoring assembly operable to monitor the current from each input to evaluate whether there is a malfunction or other problem associated with a particular output. An alarm or other signal can be provided to inform the operator of which power generating element in the array need to be analyzed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: SolarBOS, Inc.Inventor: Jason Schripsema
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Publication number: 20140226242Abstract: A system for combining multiple direct current power sources is provided. The system is operable to combine multiple feeds from an array of power generating elements, such as solar panel arrays and combine the feeds into a single voltage output. The system includes a current monitoring assembly operable to monitor the current from each input to evaluate whether there is a malfunction or other problem associated with a particular output. The system also includes a noise detection assembly for monitoring the current to evaluate whether there is a malfunction or other problem. An alarm or other signal can be provided to inform the operator of which power generating element in the array need to be analyzed in response to the output from the current monitoring assembly and the noise detection assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: SolarBOS, Inc.Inventors: Jason Schripsema, Peter R. Russo
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Patent number: 8558709Abstract: A system for combining multiple direct current power sources is provided. The system is operable to combine multiple feeds from an array of power generating elements, such as solar panel arrays and combine the feeds into a single voltage output. The system includes a current monitoring assembly operable to monitor the current from each input to evaluate whether there is a malfunction or other problem associated with a particular output. An alarm or other signal can be provided to inform the operator of which power generating element in the array need to be analyzed.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Inventor: Jason Schripsema
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Publication number: 20110121984Abstract: A system for combining multiple direct current power sources is provided. The system is operable to combine multiple feeds from an array of power generating elements, such as solar panel arrays and combine the feeds into a single voltage output. The system includes a current monitoring assembly operable to monitor the current from each input to evaluate whether there is a malfunction or other problem associated with a particular output. An alarm or other signal can be provided to inform the operator of which power generating element in the array need to be analyzed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: Jason Schripsema
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Patent number: 7183669Abstract: There are provided monitors which sense a magnitude of power (and/or energy) being consumed by a facility and which sense a magnitude of power (and/or energy) being produced by at least one energy-producing system. There are provided facilities comprising at least one main panel bus, at least one external power line, at least one energy-producing system, at least one critical load sub-panel bus and at least one monitor which senses a magnitude of power (and/or energy) being consumed by the facility and a magnitude of power (and/or energy) being produced by the at least one energy-producing system. There are provided methods of monitoring power (and/or energy) consumed and power (and/or energy) produced in a facility, and devices which display magnitude of power (and/or energy) being consumed and magnitude of power (and/or energy) being produced in a battery.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Heritage Power LLCInventors: Jason Schripsema, Jerome S. Culik, Mark Mrohs, Allen Barnett
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Publication number: 20060137733Abstract: The present invention provides a photovoltaic module (20) comprising a photovoltaic material and a heat sink in thermal communication with the photovoltaic material proximate a mounting surface of the heat sink. The heat sink comprises a plurality of fins (12) that are movable between a first position parallel to the mounting surface and a second position non-parallel to the mounting surface. Orientation of the fins in the first position may be particularly desirable during fabrication of the module when the heat sink is attached to the photovoltaic material. As such, the present invention provides a method for fabricating a photovoltaic module comprising providing a photovoltaic material and providing the heat sink having movable fins. The fins are oriented in the first position and the heat sink is then attached to the photovoltaic material. After the heat sink is attached, the fins may be unfolded into the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Jason Schripsema, William Janvrin
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Patent number: 6979989Abstract: A maximum power level sensor and method for reliably providing instantaneous estimates of maximum power level for a photovoltaic system including one or more photovoltaic cells under prevailing conditions of irradiance, array temperature and spectrum of sunlight. The maximum power level sensor produces a reference voltage signal which is proportional to the maximum power level of the photovoltaic system. The maximum power level sensor comprises a reference circuit including at least one reference photovoltaic cell and a thermistor network in parallel with the reference cell. The thermistor network comprises at least one negative temperature coefficient thermistor, at least one resistor in parallel with the thermistor, and at least one resistor in series with the thermistor and the parallel resistor. The thermistor is positioned in or on the photovoltaic array. The reference cell is preferably constructed of materials which are similar to those of the photovoltaic cells in the photovoltaic system.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Heritage Power LLCInventors: Jason Schripsema, Michael Anthony Johnston, Alysha J. Grenko
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Publication number: 20050052172Abstract: A maximum power level sensor and method for reliably providing instantaneous estimates of maximum power level for a photovoltaic system including one or more photovoltaic cells under prevailing conditions of irradiance, array temperature and spectrum of sunlight. The maximum power level sensor produces a reference voltage signal which is proportional to the maximum power level of the photovoltaic system. The maximum power level sensor comprises a reference circuit including at least one reference photovoltaic cell and a thermistor network in parallel with the reference cell. The thermistor network comprises at least one negative temperature coefficient thermistor, at least one resistor in parallel with the thermistor, and at least one resistor in series with the thermistor and the parallel resistor. The thermistor is positioned in or on the photovoltaic array. The reference cell is preferably constructed of materials which are similar to those of the photovoltaic cells in the photovoltaic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2004Publication date: March 10, 2005Applicant: GE ENERGY (USA) LLCInventors: Jason Schripsema, Michael Johnston, Alysha Holmes
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Publication number: 20050001486Abstract: There are provided monitors which sense a magnitude of power (and/or energy) being consumed by a facility and which sense a magnitude of power (and/or energy) being produced by at least one energy-producing system. There are provided facilities comprising at least one main panel bus, at least one external power line, at least one energy-producing system, at least one critical load sub-panel bus and at least one monitor which senses a magnitude of power (and/or energy) being consumed by the facility and a magnitude of power (and/or energy) being produced by the at least one energy-producing system. There are provided methods of monitoring power (and/or energy) consumed and power (and/or energy) produced in a facility, and devices which display magnitude of power (and/or energy) being consumed and magnitude of power (and/or energy) being produced in a battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Applicant: ASTROPOWER, INC.Inventors: Jason Schripsema, Jerome Culik, Mark Mrohs, Allen Barnett