Patents by Inventor Kelly L. Hulse

Kelly L. Hulse 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).

  • Monitoring voltage levels on power lines and recloser operation
    Patent number: 10128664
    Abstract: An electrical power distribution system comprises recloser monitors that monitor power line voltages to thereby whether reclosers are open or closed. The recloser monitors report the voltages and associated times to a remote recipient, such as by cell phone. Momentary voltage drops that do not result in a power outage are reported as well. At least some of the recloser monitors are carried by power poles and desirably comprise weather stations for reporting localized weather conditions. The overall efficiency and reliability of the power distribution system is improved by allowing for more rapid identification of outage locations and proactive repair of power system components prior to actual outages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Idaho Power Company
    Inventors: Shane M. Woods, Kelly L. Hulse, Jon D. Roholt
  • Monitoring voltage levels on power lines and recloser operation
    Patent number: 9557720
    Abstract: An electrical power distribution system comprises recloser monitors that monitor power line voltages to thereby whether reclosers are open or closed. The recloser monitors report the voltages and associated times to a remote recipient, such as by cell phone. Momentary voltage drops that do not result in a power outage are reported as well. At least some of the recloser monitors are carried by power poles and desirably comprise weather stations for reporting localized weather conditions. The overall efficiency and reliability of the power distribution system is improved by allowing for more rapid identification of outage locations and proactive repair of power system components prior to actual outages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Idaho Power Company
    Inventors: Shane M. Woods, Kelly L. Hulse, Jon D. Roholt