Patents by Inventor Nicholas Harknett
Nicholas Harknett 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: 11527977Abstract: A portable electrical generation system includes a generator having a rotor and a plurality of stators to produce a supply of electrical energy, a prime mover operable to drive the rotor, a voltage selector control operably connected to the generator, and a link board assembly configured to removably engage the voltage selector control, the link board assembly including a base board and a plurality of bus bars, the bus bars being arranged to electrically orient the plurality of stators to provide a first power output configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANYInventors: Nicholas Harknett, Robert Ranker
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Publication number: 20220393474Abstract: A mobile power source includes an electrical generator, a controller, a resistor, and a user-activated switch positioned on a control panel of the electrical generator, the user-activated switch is configured to move between at least a first position and a second position. In response to the user-activated switch being in the first position, the resistor is configured to act as a terminating resistor at one end of a controller area network (CAN) bus of a power generation system, and in response to the user-activated switch being in the second position, the resistor is configured to be prevented from acting as the terminating resistor of the CAN bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Nicholas Harknett, Sean Herman
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Patent number: 11316346Abstract: A mobile power source includes an electrical generator, a controller, a resistor, and a user-activated switch positioned on a control panel of the electrical generator, the user-activated switch is configured to move between at least a first position and a second position. In response to the user-activated switch being in the first position, the resistor is configured to act as a terminating resistor at one end of a controller area network (CAN) bus of a power generation system, and in response to the user-activated switch being in the second position, the resistor is configured to be prevented from acting as the terminating resistor of the CAN bus.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Nicholas Harknett, Sean Herman
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Patent number: 11047297Abstract: A movable electrical generation system includes a generator operable to produce a supply of electrical energy, a prime mover operable to drive the generator, a first fuel, a second fuel different from the first fuel, and a fuel selector valve assembly operable to selectively deliver the first fuel and the second fuel to the prime mover, wherein in response to a transition from delivery of the first fuel to the prime mover to delivery of the second fuel to the prime mover, both the first and second fuels are delivered to the prime mover before cessation of delivery of the first fuel.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANYInventors: Nicholas Harknett, Chinmay Bhatt
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Publication number: 20210194249Abstract: A mobile power source includes an electrical generator, a controller, a resistor, and a user-activated switch positioned on a control panel of the electrical generator, the user-activated switch is configured to move between at least a first position and a second position. In response to the user-activated switch being in the first position, the resistor is configured to act as a terminating resistor at one end of a controller area network (CAN) bus of a power generation system, and in response to the user-activated switch being in the second position, the resistor is configured to be prevented from acting as the terminating resistor of the CAN bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Nicholas Harknett, Sean Herman
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Patent number: 11041434Abstract: A movable electrical generation system includes a generator operable to produce a supply of electrical energy, a prime mover operable to drive the generator, a first fuel, a second fuel different from the first fuel, a control system operable to deliver one of the first fuel and the second fuel to the prime mover and to control an electrical load applied to the generator based on one of a first fuel current protection limit and a second fuel current protection limit.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANYInventors: Nicholas Harknett, Chinmay Bhatt
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Publication number: 20210175824Abstract: A portable electrical generation system includes a generator having a rotor and a plurality of stators to produce a supply of electrical energy, a prime mover operable to drive the rotor, a voltage selector control operably connected to the generator, and a link board assembly configured to removably engage the voltage selector control, the link board assembly including a base board and a plurality of bus bars, the bus bars being arranged to electrically orient the plurality of stators to provide a first power output configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Nicholas Harknett, Robert Ranker
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Patent number: 10971935Abstract: A power generation system including a controller area network (CAN) bus and a first power source having a first electrical generator, a first controller connected to the CAN bus, and a first resistor. The power generation system also includes a second power source having a second electrical generator, a second controller connected to the CAN bus, a second resistor, and a user-activated switch. The user-activated switch is movable between a first position, so that the second resistor acts as a terminating resistor to signify another end of the CAN bus and a second position so that the second resistor is prevented from acting as a terminating resistor.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANYInventors: Nicholas Harknett, Sean Herman
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Patent number: 10856381Abstract: A light tower includes a generator assembly including a prime mover, an alternator operably connected to the prime mover, the alternator configured to produce alternating current electrical energy, and a rectifier operably connected to the alternator and configured to convert alternating current electrical energy produced by the alternator to direct current electrical energy. At least one light emitting diode matrix is electrically connected to the generator assembly by an electrical connection, and a regulator is operably connected to the alternator and configured to detect a current of the direct current electrical energy in the electrical connection. In response to a detected current of the direct current electrical energy in the electrical connection, the regulator controls the alternator to adjust the current supplied to the at least one light emitting diode matrix.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Nicholas Harknett, Robert Ranker
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Patent number: 10801386Abstract: A system includes a first diesel engine operable to drive a first device, a first diesel exhaust fluid (“DEF”) tank associated with the first engine and operable to provide DEF to the first diesel engine during operation, a second diesel engine operable to drive a second device, a second DEF tank associated with the second engine and operable to provide DEF to the second diesel engine during operation, and an external DEF tank arranged to contain a quantity of DEF that is coupled to the first DEF tank and the second DEF tank and operable to selectively deliver DEF from the external DEF tank to each of the first DEF tank and the second DEF tank.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANYInventors: Kyle Farmer, Chinmay Bhatt, Nicholas Harknett
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Publication number: 20200123972Abstract: A movable electrical generation system includes a generator operable to produce a supply of electrical energy, a prime mover operable to drive the generator, a first fuel, a second fuel different from the first fuel, and a fuel selector valve assembly operable to selectively deliver the first fuel and the second fuel to the prime mover, wherein in response to a transition from delivery of the first fuel to the prime mover to delivery of the second fuel to the prime mover, both the first and second fuels are delivered to the prime mover before cessation of delivery of the first fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Nicholas Harknett, Chinmay Bhatt
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Publication number: 20190331023Abstract: A movable electrical generation system includes a generator operable to produce a supply of electrical energy, a prime mover operable to drive the generator, a first fuel, a second fuel different from the first fuel, a control system operable to deliver one of the first fuel and the second fuel to the prime mover and to control an electrical load applied to the generator based on one of a first fuel current protection limit and a second fuel current protection limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2018Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Nicholas Harknett, Chinmay Bhatt
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Publication number: 20190309915Abstract: A light tower includes a generator assembly including a prime mover, an alternator operably connected to the prime mover, the alternator configured to produce alternating current electrical energy, and a rectifier operably connected to the alternator and configured to convert alternating current electrical energy produced by the alternator to direct current electrical energy. At least one light emitting diode matrix is electrically connected to the generator assembly by an electrical connection, and a regulator is operably connected to the alternator and configured to detect a current of the direct current electrical energy in the electrical connection. In response to a detected current of the direct current electrical energy in the electrical connection, the regulator controls the alternator to adjust the current supplied to the at least one light emitting diode matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Nicholas Harknett, Robert Ranker
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Publication number: 20190027937Abstract: A power generation system including a controller area network (CAN) bus and a first power source having a first electrical generator, a first controller connected to the CAN bus, and a first resistor. The power generation system also includes a second power source having a second electrical generator, a second controller connected to the CAN bus, a second resistor, and a user-activated switch. The user-activated switch is movable between a first position, so that the second resistor acts as a terminating resistor to signify another end of the CAN bus and a second position so that the second resistor is prevented from acting as a terminating resistor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Nicholas Harknett, Sean Herman
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Publication number: 20190024558Abstract: A system includes a first diesel engine operable to drive a first device, a first diesel exhaust fluid (“DEF”) tank associated with the first engine and operable to provide DEF to the first diesel engine during operation, a second diesel engine operable to drive a second device, a second DEF tank associated with the second engine and operable to provide DEF to the second diesel engine during operation, and an external DEF tank arranged to contain a quantity of DEF that is coupled to the first DEF tank and the second DEF tank and operable to selectively deliver DEF from the external DEF tank to each of the first DEF tank and the second DEF tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Kyle Farmer, Chinmay Bhatt, Nicholas Harknett
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Patent number: 10113463Abstract: A system includes a first diesel engine operable to drive a first device, a first DEF tank associated with the first engine and operable to provide DEF to the first diesel engine during operation, a second diesel engine operable to drive a second device, and a second DEF tank associated with the second engine and operable to provide DEF to the second diesel engine during operation. An external DEF tank is arranged to contain a quantity of DEF that is coupled to the first DEF tank and the second DEF tank and operable to selectively deliver DEF from the external DEF tank to each of the first DEF tank and the second DEF tank.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Kyle Farmer, Chinmay Bhatt, Nicholas Harknett
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Patent number: 9988990Abstract: A movable electrical generation system includes a generator operable to produce a supply of electrical energy, a prime mover operable to drive the generator, and a first fuel supply selectively deliverable to the movable electrical generation system in a first pressure range. A second fuel, different from the first fuel is selectively deliverable to the prime mover in a second pressure range. A controller is operable to automatically deliver the second fuel to the prime mover in response to the first fuel having a pressure outside of the first pressure range.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Chinmay Bhatt, Nicholas Harknett, Dale Herbstritt
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Patent number: 9641112Abstract: A power source includes a generator configured to receive mechanical energy and convert the mechanical energy to an electrical output. The generator includes a rotor and a stator. The stator has a first coil and a second coil. The first coil and the second coil are selectively arranged in a first configuration to provide the electrical output at a first voltage level and in a second configuration to provide the electrical output at a second voltage level. The power source also includes a detection circuit including a sensing relay. The detection circuit is configured to generate an output based on whether the first coil and the second coil are arranged in the first configuration or in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANYInventors: Nicholas Harknett, Dale Herbstritt
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Publication number: 20170101914Abstract: A system includes a first diesel engine operable to drive a first device, a first DEF tank associated with the first engine and operable to provide DEF to the first diesel engine during operation, a second diesel engine operable to drive a second device, and a second DEF tank associated with the second engine and operable to provide DEF to the second diesel engine during operation. An external DEF tank is arranged to contain a quantity of DEF that is coupled to the first DEF tank and the second DEF tank and operable to selectively deliver DEF from the external DEF tank to each of the first DEF tank and the second DEF tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Kyle Farmer, Chinmay Bhatt, Nicholas Harknett
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Publication number: 20160290247Abstract: A movable electrical generation system includes a generator operable to produce a supply of electrical energy, a prime mover operable to drive the generator, and a first fuel supply selectively deliverable to the movable electrical generation system in a first pressure range. A second fuel, different from the first fuel is selectively deliverable to the prime mover in a second pressure range. A controller is operable to automatically deliver the second fuel to the prime mover in response to the first fuel having a pressure outside of the first pressure range.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Chinmay Bhatt, Nicholas Harknett, Dale Herbstritt