Patents by Inventor Patrick FRANZ
Patrick FRANZ 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: 11460490Abstract: A method for monitoring a photovoltaic (PV) system includes receiving PV system information for a predetermined timeframe; displaying a power flow based on the received PV system information corresponding to the predetermined timeframe; displaying energy storage system information based on the received PV system information corresponding to the predetermined timeframe; and displaying an energy mix analysis based on the received PV system information corresponding to the predetermined timeframe.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: SUNPOWER CORPORATIONInventors: Yiping Lu, Daniel Daniil, Luca Del Bianco, Juan Heber, Patrick Franz, Miltiadis Vratimos, Christos Voutsaras, Jonathan Tucker Thompson, Richard E. Mellor
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Publication number: 20210088565Abstract: A method for monitoring a photovoltaic (PV) system includes receiving PV system information for a predetermined timeframe; displaying a power flow based on the received PV system information corresponding to the predetermined timeframe; displaying energy storage system information based on the received PV system information corresponding to the predetermined timeframe; and displaying an energy mix analysis based on the received PV system information corresponding to the predetermined timeframe.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: SunPower CorporationInventors: Yiping LU, Daniel DANIIL, Luca Del BIANCO, Juan HEBER, Patrick FRANZ, Miltiadis VRATIMOS, Christos VOUTSARAS, Jonathan Tucker THOMPSON, Richard E. MELLOR, JR.
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Patent number: 10371888Abstract: A lighting device for under-vehicle use in service and inspection locations, provides improved chemical and mechanical resistance to damage. The lighting device includes a planar light guide that is installed within a cavity of a unitary rectangular bottom support that has beveled edges and rounded corners to prevent damage during rollover. The planar light guide is illuminated with one or more LED strips at side(s) of the light guide. A transparent or semi-transparent front cover is sealed over the LED strips and planar light guide with a rectangular seal that may have a circular cross section that partially lies within a channel formed in the bottom support. The light guide is backed with a reflector and one or more diffusers may be inserted between a top side of the light guide and the front cover, which is held in place with an inset frame that fastens to the bottom support.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: UBERLUX, INC.Inventors: Lars Chrisman, Patrick Franz Haider, Steven Luke Anthony Zimmermann
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Publication number: 20120068669Abstract: A device and method for harvesting, generating, storing, and delivering energy to a load, particularly for remote or inaccessible applications. The device preferably comprises one or more energy sources, at least one supercapacitor, at least one rechargeable battery, and a controller. The charging of the energy storage devices and the delivery of power to the load is preferably dynamically varied to maximize efficiency. A low power consumption charge pump circuit is preferably employed to collect power from low power energy sources while also enabling the delivery of higher voltage power to the load. The charging voltage is preferably programmable, enabling one device to be used for a wide range of specific applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: TPL, INC.Inventors: John T. Trainor, Patrick Franz Fleig, Charles D.E. Lakeman, Jenniffer Leigh DeGreeff
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Patent number: 7982439Abstract: A device and method for harvesting, generating, storing, and delivering energy to a load, particularly for remote or inaccessible applications. The device preferably comprises one or more energy sources, at least one supercapacitor, at least one rechargeable battery, and a controller. The charging of the energy storage devices and the delivery of power to the load is preferably dynamically varied to maximize efficiency. A low power consumption charge pump circuit is preferably employed to collect power from low power energy sources while also enabling the delivery of higher voltage power to the load. The charging voltage is preferably programmable, enabling one device to be used for a wide range of specific applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: TPL, Inc.Inventors: John T. Trainor, Patrick Franz Fleig, Charles D. E. Lakeman, Jenniffer Leigh DeGreeff
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Patent number: 7864507Abstract: An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) in a coin or button cell configuration having low equivalent series resistance (ESR). The capacitor comprises mesh or other porous metal that is attached via conducting adhesive to one or both the current collectors. The mesh is embedded into the surface of the adjacent electrode, thereby reducing the interfacial resistance between the electrode and the current collector, thus reducing the ESR of the capacitor.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: TPL, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Franz Fleig, Charles D. E. Lakeman, Mark Fuge
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Publication number: 20100315046Abstract: A device and method for harvesting, generating, storing, and delivering energy to a load, particularly for remote or inaccessible applications. The device preferably comprises one or more energy sources, at least one supercapacitor, at least one rechargeable battery, and a controller. The charging of the energy storage devices and the delivery of power to the load is preferably dynamically varied to maximize efficiency. A low power consumption charge pump circuit is preferably employed to collect power from low power energy sources while also enabling the delivery of higher voltage power to the load. The charging voltage is preferably programmable, enabling one device to be used for a wide range of specific applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: TPL, INC.Inventors: John T. Trainor, Patrick Franz Fleig, Charles D.E. Lakeman, Jenniffer Leigh DeGreeff
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Patent number: 7692411Abstract: A device and method for harvesting, generating, storing, and delivering energy to a load, particularly for remote or inaccessible applications. The device preferably comprises one or more energy sources, at least one supercapacitor, at least one rechargeable battery, and a controller. The charging of the energy storage devices and the delivery of power to the load is preferably dynamically varied to maximize efficiency. A low power consumption charge pump circuit is preferably employed to collect power from low power energy sources while also enabling the delivery of higher voltage power to the load. The charging voltage is preferably programmable, enabling one device to be used for a wide range of specific applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: TPL, Inc.Inventors: John T. Trainor, Patrick Franz Fleig, Charles D. E. Lakeman, Jenniffer Leigh DeGreeff
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Publication number: 20100060231Abstract: A device and method for harvesting, generating, storing, and delivering energy to a load, particularly for remote or inaccessible applications. The device preferably comprises one or more energy sources, at least one supercapacitor, at least one rechargeable battery, and a controller. The charging of the energy storage devices and the delivery of power to the load is preferably dynamically varied to maximize efficiency. A low power consumption charge pump circuit is preferably employed to collect power from low power energy sources while also enabling the delivery of higher voltage power to the load. The charging voltage is preferably programmable, enabling one device to be used for a wide range of specific applications. Also low power charge pump driver circuits for efficient scavenging of low voltage, high current energy sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: TPL, INC.Inventors: John T. Trainor, Charles D.E. Lakeman, Patrick Franz Fleig
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Publication number: 20090168305Abstract: An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) in a coin or button cell configuration having low equivalent series resistance (ESR). The capacitor comprises mesh or other porous metal that is attached via conducting adhesive to one or both the current collectors. The mesh is embedded into the surface of the adjacent electrode, thereby reducing the interfacial resistance between the electrode and the current collector, thus reducing the ESR of the capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: TPL, INC.Inventors: Patrick Franz Fleig, Charles D.E. Lakeman, Mark Fuge