Patents by Inventor Matthew T. Davidson

Matthew T. Davidson 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).

  • Low-level communication between energy prosumers in a DC microgrid
    Patent number: 12355237
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sinusoidal components representative of particular commands (VCMD) or values, or a combination thereof, superimposed on DC power lines (VDC) as a means of communication between the prosumers wherein the communication will be tailored to commands for microgrids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Matthew T. Davidson, Michelle L. Hunt, Andrea Benigni
  • Low-Level Communication Between Energy Prosumers in a DC Microgrid
    Publication number: 20220320896
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sinusoidal components representative of particular commands (VCMD) or values, or a combination thereof, superimposed on DC power lines (VDC) as a means of communication between the prosumers wherein the communication will be tailored to commands for microgrids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Matthew T. Davidson, Michelle L. Hunt, Andrea Benigni