Patents by Inventor Paul W. Anderson

Paul W. Anderson 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).

  • Publication number: 20240141842
    Abstract: A method for controlling a dual fuel engine system includes determining a gas flow target for an internal combustion engine of the dual fuel engine system, where the gas flow target is based on a gas power target of the internal combustion engine, a thermal efficiency estimate of the internal combustion engine, and a lower heating value (LHV) within the internal combustion engine. The method also includes adjusting the gas flow target based on at least one of a measured gas temperature or a measured gas injector pressure and determining at least one base gas injector command based on the adjusted gas flow target, a gas substitution rate estimate, and a gas substitution rate target. The method further includes determining, based on the at least one base gas injector command, a gas injector command for at least one engine bank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Alva Anderson, Axel O. zur Loye, Mark A. Rosswurm, Paul Daniel Borisuk, Shashank Bishnoi, Matthew W. Isaacs, Jason A. Gore, Atin Tandon, Jamie Robert John Sleigh
  • Publication number: 20240084746
    Abstract: A method for controlling a dual fuel engine system includes determining a friction power loss amount of an internal combustion engine of the dual fuel engine system, where the friction power loss amount is based on an engine speed of the internal combustion engine and a friction torque estimate. The method also includes determining an accessory power loss amount of a power of the internal combustion engine, where the accessory power loss amount is based on the engine speed and an accessory torque estimate. The method further includes estimating a net engine power amount based on the accessory power loss amount and a brake power amount of the internal combustion engine, estimating an indicated diesel power, and estimating, based on the estimated net engine power, a first indicated engine power and a first gas power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Travis Alva Anderson, Axel O. zur Loye, Mark A. Rosswurm, Paul Daniel Borisuk, Shashank Bishnoi, Matthew W. Isaacs, Jason A. Gore, Atin Tandon, Jamie Robert John Sleigh
  • Publication number: 20240084745
    Abstract: A method for controlling a dual fuel engine system includes estimating a total indicated engine load, where the total indicated engine load is based on a sum of a measured engine power and a power loss estimate. The method further includes determining a total fueling amount based on an engine speed and the total indicated engine load, where the total fueling amount includes a gas fueling amount and a diesel fueling amount. The method also includes controlling the dual fuel engine system using the total fueling amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Travis Alva Anderson, Axel O. zur Loye, Mark A. Rosswurm, Paul Daniel Borisuk, Shashank Bishnoi, Matthew W. Isaacs, Jason A. Gore, Atin Tandon, Jamie Robert John Sleigh
  • Patent number: 8534621
    Abstract: An assembly for hanging ladders from surfaces such as ceilings and walls. The assembly includes a first ladder hanger that defines an aperture that receives a first end of the ladder and a second ladder hanger that receives a second end of the ladder. The second ladder hanger includes movable members that can be moved to permit the second end of the ladder to be stored in the storage space and can further retain the ladder in the storage space. In one implementation, rotating members are used to manipulate the ladder hanger into a storage configuration, in another implementation; pivoting members are used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Paul W. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6846422
    Abstract: A method and system for removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from sludge advantageously utilizes a stripper for removing the VOCs directly from the sludge to convert the sludge into a non-hazardous material. Preliminary steps of mixing may include addition of a liquid to improve flowability. Then the sludge is moved through the stripper in which the VOCs are carried away in a gas provided in the stripper for the purpose of carrying the VOCs away. Any of a variety of strippers may be utilized for VOC removal. Subsequently, the liquid is separated from the sludge material in, for example, a dewaterer, and each of the liquid and the sludge is either recycled or dumped as a non-hazardous material or waste. The system may be configured in a variety of ways and still function properly in carrying out the method of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: K2M Mobile Treatment Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul W. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20030196969
    Abstract: A method and system for removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from sludge advantageously utilizes a stripper for removing the VOCs directly from the sludge to convert the sludge into a non-hazardous material. Preliminary steps of mixing may include addition of a liquid to improve flowability. Then the sludge is moved through the stripper in which the VOCs are carried away in a gas provided in the stripper for the purpose of carrying the VOCs away. Any of a variety of strippers may be utilized for VOC removal. Subsequently, the liquid is separated from the sludge material in, for example, a dewaterer, and each of the liquid and the sludge is either recycled or dumped as a non-hazardous material or waste. The system may be configured in a variety of ways and still function properly in carrying out the method of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventor: Paul W. Anderson
  • Patent number: D998095
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: BRITA LP
    Inventors: Federico Macoretta, Jessica Hamilton, Piercy Yau, Paul W. Anderson