Patents by Inventor Karan Kalsi

Karan Kalsi 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).

  • Distributed hierarchical control architecture for integrating smart grid assets during normal and disrupted operations
    Patent number: 9762060
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for facilitating operation and control of a resource distribution system (such as a power grid). Among the disclosed embodiments is a distributed hierarchical control architecture (DHCA) that enables smart grid assets to effectively contribute to grid operations in a controllable manner, while helping to ensure system stability and equitably rewarding their contribution. Embodiments of the disclosed architecture can help unify the dispatch of these resources to provide both market-based and balancing services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Karan Kalsi, Jason C. Fuller, Abhishek Somani, Robert G. Pratt, David P. Chassin, Donald J. Hammerstrom
  • DISTRIBUTED HIERARCHICAL CONTROL ARCHITECTURE FOR INTEGRATING SMART GRID ASSETS DURING NORMAL AND DISRUPTED OPERATIONS
    Publication number: 20140188689
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for facilitating operation and control of a resource distribution system (such as a power grid). Among the disclosed embodiments is a distributed hierarchical control architecture (DHCA) that enables smart grid assets to effectively contribute to grid operations in a controllable manner, while helping to ensure system stability and equitably rewarding their contribution. Embodiments of the disclosed architecture can help unify the dispatch of these resources to provide both market-based and balancing services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Karan Kalsi, Jason C. Fuller, Abhishek Somani, Robert G. Pratt, David P. Chassin, Donald J. Hammerstrom