Patents by Inventor Lynn Ernest Schultz
Lynn Ernest Schultz 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: 10964979Abstract: A cell agnostic battery pack that is capable of receiving sub-modules including lithium-ion cells regardless of form factor type, technology or supplier is described. The battery pack includes a chassis comprising compartments for receiving lithium-ion cells in the form of sub-modules that are connectable in series, parallel or series and parallel, and a battery pack controller. The battery pack further comprises internal interconnects adapted for coupling the sub-modules received in the compartments to the battery pack controller to create a target pack voltage and energy density.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar, Lynn Ernest Schultz, Eyob Demissie, Andrew Chase
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Publication number: 20180198178Abstract: A cell agnostic battery pack that is capable of receiving sub-modules including lithium-ion cells regardless of form factor type, technology or supplier is described. The battery pack includes a chassis comprising compartments for receiving lithium-ion cells in the form of sub-modules that are connectable in series, parallel or series and parallel, and a battery pack controller. The battery pack further comprises internal interconnects adapted for coupling the sub-modules received in the compartments to the battery pack controller to create a target pack voltage and energy density.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar, Lynn Ernest Schultz, Eyob Demissie, Andrew Chase
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Patent number: 9780591Abstract: According to at least one aspect, embodiments herein provide an adaptive battery pack module comprising a Li-ion battery, a low-voltage bus coupled to the Li-ion battery, a bi-directional DC-DC converter coupled to the low-voltage bus, a low-voltage output coupled to the low-voltage bus, a high-voltage output, and a high-voltage bus coupled between the bi-directional DC-DC converter and the high-voltage output, wherein the low-voltage output is configured to be coupled to at least one Li-ion battery of at least one external battery pack module, and wherein the bi-directional DC-DC converter is configured to receive DC power from the Li-ion battery and the at least one Li-ion battery of the at least one external battery pack module via the low-voltage bus, convert the received DC power into output DC power, and provide the output DC power to the high-voltage bus.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar, David E. Reilly, Lynn Ernest Schultz, Damir Klikic, Rajesh Ghosh
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Publication number: 20160294204Abstract: According to at least one aspect, embodiments herein provide an adaptive battery pack module comprising a Li-ion battery, a low-voltage bus coupled to the Li-ion battery, a bi-directional DC-DC converter coupled to the low-voltage bus, a low-voltage output coupled to the low-voltage bus, a high-voltage output, and a high-voltage bus coupled between the bi-directional DC-DC converter and the high-voltage output, wherein the low-voltage output is configured to be coupled to at least one Li-ion battery of at least one external battery pack module, and wherein the bi-directional DC-DC converter is configured to receive DC power from the Li-ion battery and the at least one Li-ion battery of the at least one external battery pack module via the low-voltage bus, convert the received DC power into output DC power, and provide the output DC power to the high-voltage bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar, David E. Reilly, Lynn Ernest Schultz, Damir Klikic, Rajesh Ghosh
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Publication number: 20160134160Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is provided. The UPS includes a first input configured to couple to a primary power source to receive primary power; a power bus coupled to a plurality of battery modules to receive back-up power; an output operatively coupled to the first input and the power bus to selectively provide, from at least one of the primary power source and the plurality of battery modules, uninterruptible power to a load; and a charge bus coupled to the plurality of battery modules to provide power to the plurality of battery modules. The UPS is configured to detect at least one battery module of the plurality of battery modules has reached a charging threshold and discontinue charging of the at least one battery module in response to detecting the at least one battery module has reached the charging threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Lynn Ernest Schultz, Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar, Kevin E. White
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Patent number: 9231439Abstract: A method for estimating an efficiency of a power device includes identifying a state of operation of the power device, measuring power-related information produced by the power device, and determining an estimated efficiency of the power device based in part on the state of operation of the power device and power loss parameters associated with the power device by using the measured power-related information. Other methods and devices for measuring efficiency are further disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar, James S. Spitaels, Fred W. Rodenhiser, Lynn Ernest Schultz, Kyle Brookshire
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Patent number: 9024474Abstract: Systems and methods of providing power with an uninterruptible power supply are provided. The uninterruptible power supply includes a first input to receive an input AC voltage from a power source, the input AC voltage having an associated phase angle, and a second input to receive an input voltage from a backup power source. The uninterruptible power supply also includes an output. The output provides output power derived from power from at least one of the power source and the backup power source. The uninterruptible power supply also includes an inverter coupled to the backup power source, a relay and a controller. The relay is configured to couple the first input with the output in a first position, and to couple the inverter with the output in a second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Schneider Electric It CorporationInventors: Lynn Ernest Schultz, Noah L. Pendleton, Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar
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Publication number: 20130033109Abstract: Systems and methods of providing power with an uninterruptible power supply are provided. The uninterruptible power supply includes a first input to receive an input AC voltage from a power source, the input AC voltage having an associated phase angle, and a second input to receive an input voltage from a backup power source. The uninterruptible power supply also includes an output. The output provides output power derived from power from at least one of the power source and the backup power source. The uninterruptible power supply also includes an inverter coupled to the backup power source, a relay and a controller. The relay is configured to couple the first input with the output in a first position, and to couple the inverter with the output in a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: Lynn Ernest Schultz, Noah L. Pendleton, Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar
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Publication number: 20100250192Abstract: A method for estimating an efficiency of a power device includes identifying a state of operation of the power device, measuring power-related information produced by the power device, and determining an estimated efficiency of the power device based in part on the state of operation of the power device and power loss parameters associated with the power device by using the measured power-related information. Other methods and devices for measuring efficiency are further disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATIONInventors: Vishwas Mohaniraj Deokar, James S. Spitaels, Fred W. Rodenhiser, Lynn Ernest Schultz, Kyle Brookshire