Patents by Inventor Richard Edward Botts
Richard Edward Botts 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: 10236802Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for adaptive regeneration systems for electric vehicles. In one embodiment, an example method may include determining, by an adaptive regeneration system, that an electric vehicle is decelerating, determining an output voltage of a power source at the electric vehicle, determining that a voltage potential of a battery system at the electric vehicle is greater than the output voltage, and causing the voltage potential of the battery system to be modified to a value equal to or less than the output voltage.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Premergy, Inc.Inventors: Richard Edward Botts, Blakely Lane Fabiani
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Publication number: 20190081502Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for intelligent circuit control for solar panel systems. In one embodiment, an example method may include determining that a first solar panel has a first voltage output that is less than a voltage potential of a battery system that includes a first battery and a second battery, determining that the first battery is connected to the second battery in a series connection, causing the first battery to be connected to the second battery in a parallel connection, and determining that the voltage potential is less than the first voltage output.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Richard Edward Botts, Blakely Lane Fabiani
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Patent number: 10142460Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for managing power for a mobile device. In one embodiment, an example mobile device may include at least one memory, at least one processor, a first rechargeable battery, a second rechargeable battery, and one or more solid state relays. The at least one memory may store computer-executable instructions, and the at least one processor may be configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions. The first rechargeable battery may be configured to power the at least one processor, and the second rechargeable battery may be configured to power the at least one processor.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Premergy, Inc.Inventor: Richard Edward Botts
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Publication number: 20180226905Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for adaptive regeneration systems for electric vehicles. In one embodiment, an example method may include determining, by an adaptive regeneration system, that an electric vehicle is decelerating, determining an output voltage of a power source at the electric vehicle, determining that a voltage potential of a battery system at the electric vehicle is greater than the output voltage, and causing the voltage potential of the battery system to be modified to a value equal to or less than the output voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Richard Edward Botts, Blakely Lane Fabiani
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Patent number: 10017056Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for electric vehicles with removable homopolar generators for increased driving distances. In one embodiment, an example electric vehicle may include at least one drive motor configured to impart motion to one or more wheels of the electric vehicle, a plurality of rechargeable batteries configured to power the at least one drive motor, and a homopolar generator positioned within the electric vehicle and electrically coupled to the plurality of rechargeable batteries. The homopolar generator may be configured to generate current to charge the plurality of rechargeable batteries. The electric vehicle may include one or more solid state relays electrically coupled between the plurality of rechargeable batteries, and a controller configured to manage charging of the plurality of rechargeable batteries.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: PREMERGY, INC.Inventor: Richard Edward Botts
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Systems, methods, and apparatus for a homopolar generator charger with integral rechargeable battery
Patent number: 9893597Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a homopolar generator charger with an integral rechargeable battery. A method is provided for converting rotational kinetic energy to electrical energy for charging one or more battery cells. The method can include rotating, by a shaft, a rotor in a magnetic flux field to generate current, wherein the rotor comprises an electrically conductive portion having an inner diameter conductive connection surface and an outer diameter conductive connection surface, and wherein a voltage potential is induced between the inner and outer diameter connection surfaces upon rotation in the magnetic flux field. The method can also include selectively coupling the generated current from the rotating rotor to terminals of the one or more battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: PREMERGY, INC.Inventor: Richard Edward Botts -
Patent number: 9809123Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for control schemes and intelligent battery selection for electric vehicles. In one embodiment, an example method may include determining a first charge level of a first battery system that is configured to power a homopolar generator, causing the first battery system to be charged by a power input source, and determining that a second charge level of the first battery system is greater than a first threshold value. Example methods may include causing the first battery system to power the homopolar generator, wherein the homopolar generator is configured to output charging current to a second battery system, causing the solid state relay to form a parallel connection between a first battery, a second battery, and the homopolar generator, directing a first charging current from the homopolar generator to the first battery, and directing a second charging current from the homopolar generator to the second battery.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Premergy, Inc.Inventor: Richard Edward Botts
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Patent number: 9800719Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for managing power for a mobile device. In one embodiment, an example mobile device may include at least one memory, at least one processor, a first rechargeable battery, a second rechargeable battery, and one or more solid state relays. The at least one memory may store computer-executable instructions, and the at least one processor may be configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions. The first rechargeable battery may be configured to power the at least one processor, and the second rechargeable battery may be configured to power the at least one processor.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: PREMERGY, INC.Inventor: Richard Edward Botts
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SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR A HOMOPOLAR GENERATOR CHARGER WITH INTEGRAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
Publication number: 20170163053Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a homopolar generator charger with an integral rechargeable battery. A method is provided for converting rotational kinetic energy to electrical energy for charging one or more battery cells. The method can include rotating, by a shaft, a rotor in a magnetic flux field to generate current, wherein the rotor comprises an electrically conductive portion having an inner diameter conductive connection surface and an outer diameter conductive connection surface, and wherein a voltage potential is induced between the inner and outer diameter connection surfaces upon rotation in the magnetic flux field. The method can also include selectively coupling the generated current from the rotating rotor to terminals of the one or more battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Richard Edward Botts -
Systems, methods, and apparatus for a homopolar generator charger with integral rechargeable battery
Patent number: 9553463Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a homopolar generator charger with an integral rechargeable battery. A method is provided for converting rotational kinetic energy to electrical energy for charging one or more battery cells. The method can include rotating, by a shaft, a rotor in a magnetic flux field to generate current, wherein the rotor comprises an electrically conductive portion having an inner diameter conductive connection surface and an outer diameter conductive connection surface, and wherein a voltage potential is induced between the inner and outer diameter connection surfaces upon rotation in the magnetic flux field. The method can also include selectively coupling the generated current from the rotating rotor to terminals of the one or more battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2013Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: MECHANICAL ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEMS, L.L.C.Inventor: Richard Edward Botts -
Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for a Homopolar Generator Charger with Integral Rechargeable Battery
Publication number: 20160118865Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a homopolar generator charger with an integral rechargeable battery. A method is provided for converting rotational kinetic energy to electrical energy for charging one or more battery cells. The method can include rotating, by a shaft, a rotor in a magnetic flux field to generate current, wherein the rotor comprises an electrically conductive portion having an inner diameter conductive connection surface and an outer diameter conductive connection surface, and wherein a voltage potential is induced between the inner and outer diameter connection surfaces upon rotation in the magnetic flux field. The method can also include selectively coupling the generated current from the rotating rotor to terminals of the one or more battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventor: Richard Edward Botts -
Systems, methods, and apparatus for a homopolar generator charger with integral rechargeable battery
Patent number: 9073440Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a homopolar generator charger with an integral rechargeable battery. A method is provided for converting rotational kinetic energy to electrical energy for charging one or more battery cells. The method can include rotating, by a shaft, a rotor in a magnetic flux field to generate current, wherein the rotor comprises an electrically conductive portion having an inner diameter conductive connection surface and an outer diameter conductive connection surface, and wherein a voltage potential is induced between the inner and outer diameter connection surfaces upon rotation in the magnetic flux field. The method can also include selectively coupling the generated current from the rotating rotor to terminals of the one or more battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: MECHANICAL ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEMS, L.L.C.Inventor: Richard Edward Botts -
Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for a Homopolar Generator Charger with Integral Rechargeable Battery
Publication number: 20140035529Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a homopolar generator charger with an integral rechargeable battery. A method is provided for converting rotational kinetic energy to electrical energy for charging one or more battery cells. The method can include rotating, by a shaft, a rotor in a magnetic flux field to generate current, wherein the rotor comprises an electrically conductive portion having an inner diameter conductive connection surface and an outer diameter conductive connection surface, and wherein a voltage potential is induced between the inner and outer diameter connection surfaces upon rotation in the magnetic flux field. The method can also include selectively coupling the generated current from the rotating rotor to terminals of the one or more battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: MECHANICAL ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEMS, L.L.C.Inventor: Richard Edward Botts -
Systems, methods, and apparatus for a homopolar generator charger with integral rechargeable battery
Patent number: 8581559Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a homopolar generator charger with an integral rechargeable battery. A method is provided for converting rotational kinetic energy to electrical energy for charging one or more battery cells. The method can include rotating, by a shaft, a rotor in a magnetic flux field to generate current, wherein the rotor comprises an electrically conductive portion having an inner diameter conductive connection surface and an outer diameter conductive connection surface, and wherein a voltage potential is induced between the inner and outer diameter connection surfaces upon rotation in the magnetic flux field. The method can also include selectively coupling the generated current from the rotating rotor to terminals of the one or more battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Mechanical Energy Generating Systems, L.L.C.Inventor: Richard Edward Botts -
Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for a Homopolar Generator Charger with Integral Rechargeable Battery
Publication number: 20130234653Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a homopolar generator charger with an integral rechargeable battery. A method is provided for converting rotational kinetic energy to electrical energy for charging one or more battery cells. The method can include rotating, by a shaft, a rotor in a magnetic flux field to generate current, wherein the rotor comprises an electrically conductive portion having an inner diameter conductive connection surface and an outer diameter conductive connection surface, and wherein a voltage potential is induced between the inner and outer diameter connection surfaces upon rotation in the magnetic flux field. The method can also include selectively coupling the generated current from the rotating rotor to terminals of the one or more battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Mechanical Energy Generating Systems, L.L.C.Inventor: Richard Edward Botts -
Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for a Homopolar Generator Charger with Integral Rechargeable Battery
Publication number: 20130093401Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a homopolar generator charger with an integral rechargeable battery. A method is provided for converting rotational kinetic energy to electrical energy for charging one or more battery cells. The method can include rotating, by a shaft, a rotor in a magnetic flux field to generate current, wherein the rotor comprises an electrically conductive portion having an inner diameter conductive connection surface and an outer diameter conductive connection surface, and wherein a voltage potential is induced between the inner and outer diameter connection surfaces upon rotation in the magnetic flux field. The method can also include selectively coupling the generated current from the rotating rotor to terminals of the one or more battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: MECHANICAL ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEMS, L.L.C.Inventor: Richard Edward Botts -
Systems, methods, and apparatus for a homopolar generator charger with integral rechargeable battery
Patent number: 8164228Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a homopolar generator charger with an integral rechargeable battery. A method is provided for converting rotational kinetic energy to electrical energy for charging one or more battery cells. The method can include rotating, by a shaft, a rotor in a magnetic flux field to generate current, wherein the rotor comprises an electrically conductive portion having an inner diameter conductive connection surface and an outer diameter conductive connection surface, and wherein a voltage potential is induced between the inner and outer diameter connection surfaces upon rotation in the magnetic flux field. The method can also include selectively coupling the generated current from the rotating rotor to terminals of the one or more battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Mechanical Energy Generating Systems, L.L.C.Inventor: Richard Edward Botts