Patents by Inventor John Ciasulli

John Ciasulli 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: 10754721
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve defining and using a predictive model that is configured to output an indication of whether at least one failure type from the group of possible failure types is likely to occur at an asset within the given period of time in the future.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: UPTAKE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Horrell, John Ciasulli, Sheng Zhong, Jason Kolb
  • Patent number: 10417076
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve defining and executing predictive models for outputting health metrics that estimate the operating health of an asset or a part thereof, analyzing health metrics to determine variables that are associated with high health metrics, and modifying the handling of abnormal-condition indicators in accordance with a prediction of a likely response to such abnormal-condition indicators, among other examples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Uptake Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ciasulli, Michael Horrell, Sheng Zhong, Jason Kolb
  • Publication number: 20190087256
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve defining and using a predictive model that is configured to output an indication of whether at least one failure type from the group of possible failure types is likely to occur at an asset within the given period of time in the future.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Horrell, John Ciasulli, Sheng Zhong, Adam McElhinney, Brian Silva
  • Patent number: 10176032
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve defining and executing predictive models for outputting health metrics that estimate the operating health of an asset or a part thereof, analyzing health metrics to determine variables that are associated with high health metrics, and modifying the handling of abnormal-condition indicators in accordance with a prediction of a likely response to such abnormal-condition indicators, among other examples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Uptake Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Horrell, John Ciasulli, Sheng Zhong, Adam McElhinney, Brian Silva
  • Patent number: 9910751
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve determining health metrics that estimate the operating health of an asset or a part thereof, analyzing health metrics to determine variables that are associated with high health metrics, and modifying the handling of operating conditions that normally result in triggering of abnormal-condition indicators, among other examples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Uptake Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam McElhinney, John Ciasulli, Michael Horrell
  • Patent number: 9864665
    Abstract: Examples of systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions involve determining health metrics that estimate the operating health of an asset or a part thereof, analyzing health metrics to determine variables that are associated with high health metrics, and modifying the handling of operating conditions that normally result in triggering of abnormal-condition indicators, among other examples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Uptake Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam McElhinney, John Ciasulli, Michael Horrell
  • Patent number: 9743501
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to support photovoltaic (“PV”) modules are described. A saddle bracket has a mounting surface to support one or more PV modules over a tube, a gusset coupled to the mounting surface, and a mounting feature coupled to the gusset to couple to the tube. A grounding washer has a first portion to couple to a support; and a second portion coupled to the first portion to provide a ground path to a PV module. A PV system has a saddle bracket; a PV module over the saddle bracket; and a grounding washer coupled to the saddle bracket and the PV module. Saddle brackets can be coupled to a torque tube at predetermined locations. PV modules can be coupled to the saddle brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: John Ciasulli, Jason Jones
  • Publication number: 20170005614
    Abstract: A solar energy collection system can include support devices configured to accommodate misalignment of components during assembly. For example, the system can include piles fixed to the earth and an adjustable bearing assembly at the upper end of the pile. The adjustable bearing assembly can include at least one of a vertical adjustment device, a lateral adjustment device and an angular adjustment device. The solar energy collection system can also include a plurality of solar energy collection device pre-wired together and mounted to a support member so as to form modular units. The system can also include enhanced supports for wire trays extending between rows of solar energy collection devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Corey Cole, Zachary Ardell-Smith, John Ciasulli, Soren Jensen
  • Publication number: 20160378585
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve determining health metrics that estimate the operating health of an asset or a part thereof, analyzing health metrics to determine variables that are associated with high health metrics, and modifying the handling of operating conditions that normally result in triggering of abnormal-condition indicators, among other examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Adam McElhinney, John Ciasulli, Michael Horrell
  • Publication number: 20160379465
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve determining health metrics that estimate the operating health of an asset or a part thereof, analyzing health metrics to determine variables that are associated with high health metrics, and modifying the handling of operating conditions that normally result in triggering of abnormal-condition indicators, among other examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Adam McElhinney, John Ciasulli, Michael Horrell
  • Patent number: 9482449
    Abstract: A solar energy collection system can include support devices configured to accommodate misalignment of components during assembly. For example, the system can include piles fixed to the earth and an adjustable bearing assembly at the upper end of the pile. The adjustable bearing assembly can include at least one of a vertical adjustment device, a lateral adjustment device and an angular adjustment device. The solar energy collection system can also include a plurality of solar energy collection device pre-wired together and mounted to a support member so as to form modular units. The system can also include enhanced supports for wire trays extending between rows of solar energy collection devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: SUNPOWER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Corey Cole, Zachary Ardell-Smith, John Ciasulli, Soren Jensen
  • Patent number: 9471452
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve defining and executing predictive models for outputting health metrics that estimate the operating health of an asset or a part thereof, analyzing health metrics to determine variables that are associated with high health metrics, and modifying the handling of abnormal-condition indicators in accordance with a prediction of a likely response to such abnormal-condition indicators, among other examples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Uptake Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam McElhinney, John Ciasulli, Michael Horrell
  • Publication number: 20160153806
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve defining and executing predictive models for outputting health metrics that estimate the operating health of an asset or a part thereof, analyzing health metrics to determine variables that are associated with high health metrics, and modifying the handling of abnormal-condition indicators in accordance with a prediction of a likely response to such abnormal-condition indicators, among other examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: John Ciasulli, Michael Horrell, Sheng Zhong, Jason Kolb
  • Publication number: 20160154690
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve defining and executing predictive models for outputting health metrics that estimate the operating health of an asset or a part thereof, analyzing health metrics to determine variables that are associated with high health metrics, and modifying the handling of abnormal-condition indicators in accordance with a prediction of a likely response to such abnormal-condition indicators, among other examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Horrell, John Ciasulli, Sheng Zhong, Adam McElhinney, Brian Silva
  • Publication number: 20160155315
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve defining and executing predictive models for outputting health metrics that estimate the operating health of an asset or a part thereof, analyzing health metrics to determine variables that are associated with high health metrics, and modifying the handling of abnormal-condition indicators in accordance with a prediction of a likely response to such abnormal-condition indicators, among other examples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Adam McElhinney, John Ciasulli, Michael Horrell
  • Publication number: 20140238470
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to support photovoltaic (“PV”) modules are described. A saddle bracket has a mounting surface to support one or more PV modules over a tube, a gusset coupled to the mounting surface, and a mounting feature coupled to the gusset to couple to the tube. A grounding washer has a first portion to couple to a support; and a second portion coupled to the first portion to provide a ground path to a PV module. A PV system has a saddle bracket; a PV module over the saddle bracket; and a grounding washer coupled to the saddle bracket and the PV module. Saddle brackets can be coupled to a torque tube at predetermined locations. PV modules can be coupled to the saddle brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: John Ciasulli, Jason Jones
  • Patent number: 8757567
    Abstract: Brackets for photovoltaic (“PV”) modules are described. In one embodiment, a saddle bracket has a mounting surface to support one or more PV modules over a tube, a gusset coupled to the mounting surface, and a mounting feature coupled to the gusset to couple to the tube. The gusset can have a first leg and a second leg extending at an angle relative to the mounting surface. Saddle brackets can be coupled to a torque tube at predetermined locations. PV modules can be coupled to the saddle brackets. The mounting feature can be coupled to the first gusset and configured to stand the one or more PV modules off the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: John Ciasulli, Jason Jones
  • Publication number: 20120180845
    Abstract: A solar energy collection system can include support devices configured to accommodate misalignment of components during assembly. For example, the system can include piles fixed to the earth and an adjustable bearing assembly at the upper end of the pile. The adjustable bearing assembly can include at least one of a vertical adjustment device, a lateral adjustment device and an angular adjustment device. The solar energy collection system can also include a plurality of solar energy collection device pre-wired together and mounted to a support member so as to form modular units. The system can also include enhanced supports for wire trays extending between rows of solar energy collection devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: SUNPOWER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Corey Cole, Zachary Ardell-Smith, John Ciasulli, Soren Jensen
  • Publication number: 20110265860
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to support photovoltaic (“PV”) modules are described. A saddle bracket has a mounting surface to support one or more PV modules over a tube, a gusset coupled to the mounting surface, and a mounting feature coupled to the gusset to couple to the tube. A grounding washer has a first portion to couple to a support; and a second portion coupled to the first portion to provide a ground path to a PV module. A PV system has a saddle bracket; a PV module over the saddle bracket; and a grounding washer coupled to the saddle bracket and the PV module. Saddle brackets can be coupled to a torque tube at predetermined locations. PV modules can be coupled to the saddle brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: John Ciasulli, Jason Jones