Patents by Inventor Jeffrey P. Koplow
Jeffrey P. Koplow 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: 11152918Abstract: A solid-state transformer (SST) comprises a transformer core, a primary winding, a secondary winding, a primary-side switch bank, and a secondary-side switch bank. Each of the switch banks includes six 4-quadrant switches. The twelve 4-quadrant switches are toggled on and off over six clock cycles in a repetitive sequence with a period that is a function of a desired operating frequency of the transformer. The sequence is configured such that at any given time, 2 of 3 input and output phases are connected to the primary and secondary windings. The SST further includes L-C filter circuits that are configured to filter high-frequency components of current and voltage waveforms such that these components are not back-fed to the electrical mains or delivered to a load. The SST includes a primary-side filter circuit and a secondary-side filter circuit that can each include respective L-C filters for three input or output phases.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventor: Jeffrey P. Koplow
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Patent number: 11031744Abstract: Technologies pertaining to a rotary electrical contact device are described herein. A rotary electrical contact device comprises a first sheave that is disposed about a first axis and a second sheave that rotates about the first axis or a second axis that is parallel to the first axis. The device further includes two planetary sheaves that revolve around the first and second sheaves, and a belt that makes contact with each of the sheaves, the belt comprising a co-wound inner helical coil and outer helical coil. As the first sheave rotates, the planetary sheaves revolve about the first and second sheaves and cause the belt to deform and roll along the second sheave. The belt makes rolling contact with the four sheaves. The belt is electrically conductive such that as the belt rolls along the sheaves, the belt maintains electrical contact between the first sheave and the second sheave.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Wayne Lawrence Staats, Jr., Jeffrey P. Koplow
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Patent number: 10971876Abstract: Technologies pertaining to a rotary electrical contact device are described herein. A rotary electrical contact device comprises a first sheave that is disposed about a first axis and a second sheave that rotates about the first axis or a second axis that is parallel to the first axis. The device further includes two planetary sheaves that revolve around the first and second sheaves, and a belt that makes contact with each of the sheaves, the belt having an aspect ratio great than 1:1. As the first sheave rotates, the planetary sheaves revolve about the first and second sheaves and cause the belt to deform and roll along the second sheave. The belt makes rolling contact with the four sheaves. The belt comprises electrically conductive components arranged such that as the belt rolls along the sheaves, the belt maintains electrical contact between the first sheave and the second sheave.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Wayne Lawrence Staats, Jr., Jeffrey P. Koplow
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Patent number: 10876773Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to devices, systems, and methods for cooling and/or heating a medium as well as cooling and/or heating an environment containing the medium. More specifically, at least one embodiment includes a heat pump that may heat and/or cool a medium and, in some instances, may transfer heat from one location to another location.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Harumichi Arthur Kariya, Jeffrey P. Koplow, Wayne Lawrence Staats, Jr.
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Patent number: 10879552Abstract: A electrochemical storage device, referred to herein as a radical-ion battery, is described. The radical-ion battery includes an electrolyte, first free radicals, and second free radicals, wherein the first free radicals and the second free radicals are different chemical species. The radical-ion battery also includes a separator that allows select ions to pass therethrough, but separates the electrolyte from the second free radicals.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventor: Jeffrey P. Koplow
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Publication number: 20200003463Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to devices, systems, and methods for cooling and/or heating a medium as well as cooling and/or heating an environment containing the medium. More specifically, at least one embodiment includes a heat pump that may heat and/or cool a medium and, in some instances, may transfer heat from one location to another location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Harumichi Arthur Kariya, Jeffrey P. Koplow, Wayne Lawrence Staats, JR.
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Patent number: 10429105Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to devices, systems, and methods for cooling and/or heating a medium as well as cooling and/or heating an environment containing the medium. More specifically, at least one embodiment includes a heat pump that may heat and/or cool a medium and, in some instances, may transfer heat from one location to another location.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Harumichi Arthur Kariya, Jeffrey P. Koplow, Wayne Lawrence Staats, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190088971Abstract: A electrochemical storage device, referred to herein as a radical-ion battery, is described. The radical-ion battery includes an electrolyte, first free radicals, and second free radicals, wherein the first free radicals and the second free radicals are different chemical species. The radical-ion battery also includes a separator that allows select ions to pass therethrough, but separates the electrolyte from the second free radicals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventor: Jeffrey P. Koplow
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Patent number: 10132574Abstract: Systems and methods described herein are directed to rotary heat exchangers configured to transfer heat to a heat transfer medium flowing in substantially axial direction within the heat exchangers. Exemplary heat exchangers include a heat conducting structure which is configured to be in thermal contact with a thermal load or a thermal sink, and a heat transfer structure rotatably coupled to the heat conducting structure to form a gap region between the heat conducting structure and the heat transfer structure, the heat transfer structure being configured to rotate during operation of the device and flow a heat transfer medium in a substantially axial direction through the heat transfer structure. In example devices heat may be transferred across the gap region from a heated axial flow of the heat transfer medium to a cool stationary heat conducting structure, or from a heated stationary conducting structure to a cool axial flow of the heat transfer medium.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventor: Jeffrey P. Koplow
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Patent number: 10041701Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to devices, systems, and methods for cooling and/or heating a medium as well as cooling and/or heating an environment containing the medium. More specifically, at least one embodiment includes a heat pump that may heat and/or cool a medium and, in some instances, may transfer heat from one location to another location.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2014Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Jeffrey P. Koplow, Harumichi Arthur Kariya, Wayne Lawrence Staats, Jr.
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Patent number: 10036581Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to heat exchanger assemblies, systems, and methods for conditioning medium in an environment (e.g., in a controlled environment) to a suitable temperature. In particular, embodiments may include heat transfer assemblies and medium conditioning systems that may condition the medium in the environment by raising or lowering temperature thereof to a suitable conditioned temperature.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventor: Jeffrey P. Koplow
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Patent number: 9972736Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system, the apparatus including a receiving member dimensioned to receive an array of microelectronic devices; and a linkage member coupled to the receiving member, the linkage member configured to move the receiving member in at least two dimensions so as to modify a spacing between the electronic devices within the array of microelectronic devices received by the receiving member. The method including coupling an array of microelectronic devices to an expansion assembly; and expanding the expansion assembly so as to expand the array of microelectronic devices in at least two directions within a single plane. The system including a support member; an expansion assembly coupled to the support member, the expansion assembly having a plurality of receiving members configured to move in at least two dimensions within a single plane; and a plurality of microelectronic devices coupled to each of the plurality of receiving members.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Jeffrey P. Koplow, Vipin P. Gupta, Gregory N. Nielson, Murat Okandan, Jose Luis Cruz-Campa, Jeffrey S. Nelson
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Patent number: 9599328Abstract: Solid state lighting devices and methods for heat dissipation with rotary cooling structures are described. An example solid state lighting device includes a solid state light source, a rotating heat transfer structure in thermal contact with the solid state light source, and a mounting assembly having a stationary portion. The mounting assembly may be rotatably coupled to the heat transfer structure such that at least a portion of the mounting assembly remains stationary while the heat transfer structure is rotating. Examples of methods for dissipating heat from electrical devices, such as solid state lighting sources are also described. Heat dissipation methods may include providing electrical power to a solid state light source mounted to and in thermal contact with a heat transfer structure, and rotating the heat transfer structure through a surrounding medium.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventor: Jeffrey P. Koplow
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Publication number: 20160116232Abstract: Systems and methods described herein are directed to rotary heat exchangers configured to transfer heat to a heat transfer medium flowing in substantially axial direction within the heat exchangers. Exemplary heat exchangers include a heat conducting structure which is configured to be in thermal contact with a thermal load or a thermal sink, and a heat transfer structure rotatably coupled to the heat conducting structure to form a gap region between the heat conducting structure and the heat transfer structure, the heat transfer structure being configured to rotate during operation of the device and flow a heat transfer medium in a substantially axial direction through the heat transfer structure. In example devices heat may be transferred across the gap region from a heated axial flow of the heat transfer medium to a cool stationary heat conducting structure, or from a heated stationary conducting structure to a cool axial flow of the heat transfer medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventor: Jeffrey P. Koplow
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Patent number: 9261100Abstract: Systems and methods described herein are directed to rotary heat exchangers configured to transfer heat to a heat transfer medium flowing in substantially axial direction within the heat exchangers. Exemplary heat exchangers include a heat conducting structure which is configured to be in thermal contact with a thermal load or a thermal sink, and a heat transfer structure rotatably coupled to the heat conducting structure to form a gap region between the heat conducting structure and the heat transfer structure, the heat transfer structure being configured to rotate during operation of the device. In example devices heat may be transferred across the gap region from a heated axial flow of the heat transfer medium to a cool stationary heat conducting structure, or from a heated stationary conducting structure to a cool axial flow of the heat transfer medium.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventor: Jeffrey P. Koplow
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Patent number: 9207023Abstract: Systems and methods for a forced-convection heat exchanger are provided. In one embodiment, heat is transferred to or from a thermal load in thermal contact with a heat conducting structure, across a narrow air gap, to a rotating heat transfer structure immersed in a surrounding medium such as air.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventor: Jeffrey P. Koplow
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Patent number: 8988881Abstract: Systems and methods for a forced-convection heat exchanger are provided. In one embodiment, heat is transferred to or from a thermal load in thermal contact with a heat conducting structure, across a narrow air gap, to a rotating heat transfer structure immersed in a surrounding medium such as air.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventor: Jeffrey P. Koplow
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Patent number: 8854713Abstract: In an embodiment, a power selective optical filter device includes an input polarizer for selectively transmitting an input signal. The device includes a wave-plate structure positioned to receive the input signal, which includes at least one substantially zero-order, zero-wave plate. The zero-order, zero-wave plate is configured to alter a polarization state of the input signal passing in a manner that depends on the power of the input signal. The zero-order, zero-wave plate includes an entry and exit wave plate each having a fast axis, with the fast axes oriented substantially perpendicular to each other. Each entry wave plate is oriented relative to a transmission axis of the input polarizer at a respective angle. An output polarizer is positioned to receive a signal output from the wave-plate structure and selectively transmits the signal based on the polarization state.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventor: Jeffrey P. Koplow
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Publication number: 20140261616Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system, the apparatus including a receiving member dimensioned to receive an array of microelectronic devices; and a linkage member coupled to the receiving member, the linkage member configured to move the receiving member in at least two dimensions so as to modify a spacing between the electronic devices within the array of microelectronic devices received by the receiving member. The method including coupling an array of microelectronic devices to an expansion assembly; and expanding the expansion assembly so as to expand the array of microelectronic devices in at least two directions within a single plane. The system including a support member; an expansion assembly coupled to the support member, the expansion assembly having a plurality of receiving members configured to move in at least two dimensions within a single plane; and a plurality of microelectronic devices coupled to each of the plurality of receiving members.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: SANDIA CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey P. Koplow, Vipin P. Gupta, Gregory N. Nielson, Murat Okandan, Jose Luis Cruz-Campa, Jeffrey S. Nelson
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Patent number: 8605438Abstract: Systems and methods for a forced-convection heat exchanger are provided. In one embodiment, heat is transferred to or from a thermal load in thermal contact with a heat conducting structure, across a narrow air gap, to a rotating heat transfer structure immersed in a surrounding medium such as air.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventor: Jeffrey P. Koplow