Patents by Inventor Randall Urbance

Randall Urbance 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).

  • System and method for managing utility consumption
    Publication number: 20060190139
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus are disclosed for managing utility consumption. An embodiment is disclosed for reducing peak demand for a utility by staggering requests for that utility. Another embodiment is disclosed in which sensors monitor utility consumption throughout a facility. Those items of equipment not in active use, but still drawing utility resources, are shut down after a predetermined interval. Another embodiment is disclosed in which storage and conversion technologies are used to offset peak demand and the associated peak demand costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Daniel Reaume, Randall Urbance, Craig Jackson