Patents by Inventor Kenneth M. Sochats

Kenneth M. Sochats 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).

  • Dynamic discrete decision simulation system
    Patent number: 8204836
    Abstract: A system that enables dynamic discrete decision simulation is provided. Simulation has many advantages in modeling complex systems to facilitate decision making. The innovation discloses a system that integrates an agent-based discrete event simulator, a geographic information system, a rule base, and interactive databases in addition to interfaces and other supporting components. The modules can seamlessly communicate with each other by exchanging a progression of data, and by making a series of deductive decisions through embedded algorithms. The integrated system can be applied to disaster management planning and training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh-of the Commonwealth
    Inventors: Carey Balaban, Kenneth M. Sochats, Matthew Henry Kelley, Bopaya Bidanda, Larry J. Shuman, Shengnan Wu
  • DYNAMIC DISCRETE DECISION SIMULATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100100510
    Abstract: A system that enables dynamic discrete decision simulation is provided. Simulation has many advantages in modeling complex systems to facilitate decision making. The innovation discloses a system that integrates an agent-based discrete event simulator, a geographic information system, a rule base, and interactive databases in addition to interfaces and other supporting components. The modules can seamlessly communicate with each other by exchanging a progression of data, and by making a series of deductive decisions through embedded algorithms. The integrated system can be applied to disaster management planning and training.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Carey Balaban, Kenneth M. Sochats, Matthew Henry Kelley, Bopaya Bidanda, Larry J. Shuman, Shengnan Wu
  • Ventilation system for dynamoelectric machines
    Patent number: 4182966
    Abstract: A ventilation system is provided for dynamoelectric machines such as hydro generators having salient pole rotors and in which the rotor and stator have separate ventilation systems sealed from the air gap. The stator ventilation system includes radial vent ducts with longitudinal ducts in the stator core extending between adjacent radial vent ducts. The longitudinal ducts are sealed from the air gap and are disposed in the region of the stator windings, preferably extending through the teeth. Ventilating air flows radially inward through the vent ducts, longitudinally through the longitudinal ducts from one vent duct to the next, and radially outward to the external circuit where it is circulated through coolers, by means of a blower or otherwise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1980
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Anil K. Mishra, Joel B. Hammer, Kenneth M. Sochats