Patents by Inventor Paul Backscheider

Paul Backscheider 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).

  • Systems and methods for coordinating electrical network optimization
    Patent number: 9853448
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a coordinated distribution optimization (CDO) system. The CDO system includes a processor configured to coordinate execution of a plurality of independent electrical network applications. Each of the plurality of independent electrical network applications is configured to alter one or more operational parameters of a power grid based on one or more respective objectives and based on power grid operational data, and the execution of the plurality of independent electrical network applications is coordinated by the CDO system to block the power grid from entering an abnormal state. The CDO system further comprises a network interface configured to receive the power grid operational data from a controller of the power grid, and wherein the power grid operational data comprises current values for the one or more operational parameters of the power grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Hua Fan, Jiyuan Fan, Paul Backscheider, John Douglas McDonald
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COORDINATING ELECTRICAL NETWORK OPTIMIZATION
    Publication number: 20130184889
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a coordinated distribution optimization (CDO) system. The CDO system includes a processor configured to coordinate execution of a plurality of independent electrical network applications. Each of the plurality of independent electrical network applications is configured to alter one or more operational parameters of a power grid based on one or more respective objectives and based on power grid operational data, and the execution of the plurality of independent electrical network applications is coordinated by the CDO system to block the power grid from entering an abnormal state. The CDO system further comprises a network interface configured to receive the power grid operational data from a controller of the power grid, and wherein the power grid operational data comprises current values for the one or more operational parameters of the power grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Hua Fan, Jiyuan Fan, Paul Backscheider, John Douglas McDonald