Patents by Inventor Ryan Paul Donahue

Ryan Paul Donahue 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: 20240014649
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises a secondary energy source and a power controller. The secondary energy source is associated with a micro grid that includes a fixed or mobile facility, and the secondary energy source is configured to generate first DC power signal. The power controller is in communication with the secondary energy source and an electric grid, and configured to receive first AC power signal from the electric grid and the first DC power signal from the secondary energy source and output a second AC power signal to loads in communication with the power controller. The power controller comprises an AC to DC frequency converter configured to change frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to control the frequency converter to change the frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Publication number: 20240006882
    Abstract: A microgrid comprises a meter adapter for interconnection to the electric grid, facility loads, and renewable energy resources using connectors, bus bars, and switches. Adapter connectors and internal bus bars and can be stressed with excessive heat rise from heat losses that arise from carrying high currents due to constraints in the physical size and airflow restrictions. Exhaust ports and/or vents are arranged to achieve a chimney cooling effect in such conditions to meet stringent UL requirements against resultant heat rise within a meter adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Patent number: 11777311
    Abstract: A microgrid comprises an electric vehicle battery storage system that supplies a first DC signal, a bus bar that receives the first DC signal and provides a combined DC signal, a frequency variable and/or voltage variable inverter that receives the combined DC signal, converts, responsive to one or more control signals, the combined DC signal into a first AC signal having variable frequency and/or variable voltage, and provides the first AC signal having the variable frequency and/or voltage to the electrical loads of the facility, and a DC to AC that receives, responsive to the one or more control signals, the combined DC signal from the bus bar, and converts the combined DC signal to a second AC signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: NEWORLD ENERGY LLC
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Patent number: 11502514
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises a secondary energy source and a power controller. The secondary energy source is associated with a micro grid that includes a fixed or mobile facility, and the secondary energy source is configured to generate first DC power signal. The power controller is in communication with the secondary energy source and an electric grid, and configured to receive first AC power signal from the electric grid and the first DC power signal from the secondary energy source and output a second AC power signal to loads in communication with the power controller. The power controller comprises an AC to DC frequency converter configured to change frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to control the frequency converter to change the frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Neworld.Energy LLC
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Patent number: 11502513
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises a secondary energy source and a power controller. The secondary energy source is associated with a micro grid that includes a fixed or mobile facility, and the secondary energy source is configured to generate first DC power signal. The power controller is in communication with the secondary energy source and an electric grid, and configured to receive first AC power signal from the electric grid and the first DC power signal from the secondary energy source and output a second AC power signal to loads in communication with the power controller. The power controller comprises an AC to DC frequency converter configured to change frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to control the frequency converter to change the frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Neworld.Energy LLC
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Patent number: 11502515
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises a secondary energy source and a power controller. The secondary energy source is associated with a micro grid that includes a fixed or mobile facility, and the secondary energy source is configured to generate first DC power signal. The power controller is in communication with the secondary energy source and an electric grid, and configured to receive first AC power signal from the electric grid and the first DC power signal from the secondary energy source and output a second AC power signal to loads in communication with the power controller. The power controller comprises an AC to DC frequency converter configured to change frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to control the frequency converter to change the frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: NEWORLD.ENERGY LLC
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Publication number: 20220344933
    Abstract: A microgrid comprises an electric vehicle battery storage system that supplies a first DC signal, a bus bar that receives the first DC signal and provides a combined DC signal, a frequency variable and/or voltage variable inverter that receives the combined DC signal, converts, responsive to one or more control signals, the combined DC signal into a first AC signal having variable frequency and/or variable voltage, and provides the first AC signal having the variable frequency and/or voltage to the electrical loads of the facility, and a DC to AC that receives, responsive to the one or more control signals, the combined DC signal from the bus bar, and converts the combined DC signal to a second AC signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Patent number: 11476666
    Abstract: A system comprises a converter that converts a grid AC signal to a first DC signal, a bus bar that receives the first DC signal and provides a combined DC signal, power electronics in communication with electrical loads via a breaker panel, where the power electronics convert, responsive to control signals, the combined DC signal into a second AC signal having variable frequency/variable voltage, and provides the second AC signal to the electrical loads, a processor that receives sensed characteristics and provides, based in part on the sensed characteristics, the control signals to the power electronics, and sensors that sense characteristics of the second AC signal and supply the sensed characteristics to the processor. The power electronics control the variable frequency and/or variable voltage of the second AC signal based at least in part on the one or more control signals to reduce negative effects on the breaker panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: NEWORLD.ENERGY LLC
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Publication number: 20220320860
    Abstract: A system comprises a converter that converts a grid AC signal to a first DC signal, a bus bar that receives the first DC signal and provides a combined DC signal, power electronics in communication with electrical loads via a breaker panel, where the power electronics convert, responsive to control signals, the combined DC signal into a second AC signal having variable frequency/variable voltage, and provides the second AC signal to the electrical loads, a processor that receives sensed characteristics and provides, based in part on the sensed characteristics, the control signals to the power electronics, and sensors that sense characteristics of the second AC signal and supply the sensed characteristics to the processor. The power electronics control the variable frequency and/or variable voltage of the second AC signal based at least in part on the one or more control signals to reduce negative effects on the breaker panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Patent number: 11374406
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises a secondary energy source and a power controller. The secondary energy source is associated with a micro grid that includes a fixed or mobile facility, and the secondary energy source is configured to generate first DC power signal. The power controller is in communication with the secondary energy source and an electric grid, and configured to receive first AC power signal from the electric grid and the first DC power signal from the secondary energy source and output a second AC power signal to loads in communication with the power controller. The power controller comprises an AC to DC frequency converter configured to change frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to control the frequency converter to change the frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: NEWORLD.ENERGY LLC
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Publication number: 20220181874
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises a secondary energy source and a power controller. The secondary energy source is associated with a micro grid that includes a fixed or mobile facility, and the secondary energy source is configured to generate first DC power signal. The power controller is in communication with the secondary energy source and an electric grid, and configured to receive first AC power signal from the electric grid and the first DC power signal from the secondary energy source and output a second AC power signal to loads in communication with the power controller. The power controller comprises an AC to DC frequency converter configured to change frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to control the frequency converter to change the frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Publication number: 20220158449
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises a secondary energy source and a power controller. The secondary energy source is associated with a micro grid that includes a fixed or mobile facility, and the secondary energy source is configured to generate first DC power signal. The power controller is in communication with the secondary energy source and an electric grid, and configured to receive first AC power signal from the electric grid and the first DC power signal from the secondary energy source and output a second AC power signal to loads in communication with the power controller. The power controller comprises an AC to DC frequency converter configured to change frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to control the frequency converter to change the frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Publication number: 20220131374
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises a secondary energy source and a power controller. The secondary energy source is associated with a micro grid that includes a fixed or mobile facility, and the secondary energy source is configured to generate first DC power signal. The power controller is in communication with the secondary energy source and an electric grid, and configured to receive first AC power signal from the electric grid and the first DC power signal from the secondary energy source and output a second AC power signal to loads in communication with the power controller. The power controller comprises an AC to DC frequency converter configured to change frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to control the frequency converter to change the frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Publication number: 20220131373
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises a secondary energy source and a power controller. The secondary energy source is associated with a micro grid that includes a fixed or mobile facility, and the secondary energy source is configured to generate first DC power signal. The power controller is in communication with the secondary energy source and an electric grid, and configured to receive first AC power signal from the electric grid and the first DC power signal from the secondary energy source and output a second AC power signal to loads in communication with the power controller. The power controller comprises an AC to DC frequency converter configured to change frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to control the frequency converter to change the frequency and/or voltage of the second AC power signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Patent number: 11251614
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises an adapter, a power controller, and secondary energy source. The adapter is in communication with an electric grid and configured to connect and disconnect a connection between the electric grid and a micro grid. The power controller is in communication with the adapter and configured to receive first AC power from the electric grid via the adapter, obtain grid information, and control the adapter to connect and disconnect the connection between the electric grid and the micro grid. The power controller controls the adapter to disconnect the connection in response to determining that the electric grid is abnormal based on the grid information. The secondary energy source is in communication with the power controller and is configured to generate DC power and to supply the DC power to the power controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: NEWORLD.ENERGY LLC
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Patent number: 11251613
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises a secondary energy source and a power controller. The secondary energy source is associated with the micro grid, and the secondary energy source is configured to generate first DC power signal. The power controller is in communication with the secondary energy source and an electric grid, and configured to receive first AC power signal from the electric grid and the first DC power signal from the secondary energy source and to output a second AC power signal to loads in communication with the power controller. The power controller comprises a frequency converter configured to change frequency of the second AC power signal, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to control the frequency converter to change the frequency of the second AC power signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: NeWorld.Energy LLC
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Publication number: 20210391718
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises an adapter, a power controller, and secondary energy source. The adapter is in communication with an electric grid and configured to connect and disconnect a connection between the electric grid and a micro grid. The power controller is in communication with the adapter and configured to receive first AC power from the electric grid via the adapter, obtain grid information, and control the adapter to connect and disconnect the connection between the electric grid and the micro grid. The power controller controls the adapter to disconnect the connection in response to determining that the electric grid is abnormal based on the grid information. The secondary energy source is in communication with the power controller and is configured to generate DC power and to supply the DC power to the power controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Publication number: 20210367425
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises a secondary energy source and a power controller. The secondary energy source is associated with the micro grid, and the secondary energy source is configured to generate first DC power signal. The power controller is in communication with the secondary energy source and an electric grid, and configured to receive first AC power signal from the electric grid and the first DC power signal from the secondary energy source and to output a second AC power signal to loads in communication with the power controller. The power controller comprises a frequency converter configured to change frequency of the second AC power signal, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to control the frequency converter to change the frequency of the second AC power signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Patent number: 11114853
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises a secondary energy source and a power controller. The secondary energy source is associated with the micro grid, and the secondary energy source is configured to generate first DC power signal. The power controller is in communication with the secondary energy source and an electric grid, and configured to receive first AC power signal from the electric grid and the first DC power signal from the secondary energy source and to output a second AC power signal to loads in communication with the power controller. The power controller comprises a frequency converter configured to change frequency of the second AC power signal, a processor, and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to control the frequency converter to change the frequency of the second AC power signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: NEWORLD.ENERGY LLC
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth
  • Publication number: 20210273450
    Abstract: A micro grid system comprises an adapter, a power controller, and secondary energy source. The adapter is in communication with an electric grid and configured to connect and disconnect a connection between the electric grid and a micro grid. The power controller is in communication with the adapter and configured to receive first AC power from the electric grid via the adapter, obtain grid information, and control the adapter to connect and disconnect the connection between the electric grid and the micro grid. The power controller controls the adapter to disconnect the connection in response to determining that the electric grid is abnormal based on the grid information. The secondary energy source is in communication with the power controller and is configured to generate DC power and to supply the DC power to the power controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Paul W. Donahue, Ryan Paul Donahue, Jeffrey Alan Dankworth