Patents by Inventor Scott R. Schaper

Scott R. Schaper 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).

  • Patent number: 7692409
    Abstract: A generator controller, in its various embodiments, displays genset fault messages, a genset elapsed time hour meter, service countdown reminder, monitors battery voltage changes over multiple periods of time to establish and display the “battery level,” uses the “battery level” to automatically start and stop the genset, and accepts multiple run requests from AC loads such as HVAC systems, and incorporates safety or other start inhibit features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Acutra, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Schaper, Richard L. Proctor, Donald P. Aupperle
  • Publication number: 20090096426
    Abstract: A generator controller, in its various embodiments, displays genset fault messages, a genset elapsed time hour meter, service countdown reminder, monitors battery voltage changes over multiple periods of time to establish and display the “battery level,” uses the “battery level” to automatically start and stop the genset, and accepts multiple run requests from AC loads such as HVAC systems, and incorporates safety or other start inhibit features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: Acutra, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Schaper, Richard L. Proctor, Donald P. Aupperle
  • Patent number: 7502668
    Abstract: A generator controller, in its various embodiments, displays genset fault messages, a genset elapsed time hour meter, service countdown reminder, monitors battery voltage changes over multiple periods of time to establish and display the “battery level,” uses the “battery level” to automatically start and stop the genset, and accepts multiple run requests from AC loads such as HVAC systems, and incorporates safety or other start inhibit features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Acutra, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Schaper, Richard L. Proctor, Donald P. Aupperle
  • Patent number: 7353084
    Abstract: A generator controller, in its various embodiments, displays genset fault messages, a genset elapsed time hour meter, service countdown reminder, monitors battery voltage changes over multiple periods of time to establish and display the “battery level,” uses the “battery level” to automatically start and stop the genset, and accepts multiple run requests from AC loads such as HVAC systems, and incorporates safety or other start inhibit features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Acutra, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Schaper, Richard L. Proctor, Donald P. Aupperle
  • Publication number: 20040199297
    Abstract: A generator controller, in its various embodiments, displays genset fault messages, a genset elapsed time hour meter, service countdown reminder, monitors battery voltage changes over multiple periods of time to establish and display the “battery level,” uses the “battery level” to automatically start and stop the genset, and accepts multiple run requests from AC loads such as HVAC systems, and incorporates safety or other start inhibit features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Scott R. Schaper, Richard L. Proctor, Donald P. Aupperle
  • Patent number: 5844326
    Abstract: A managed electrical outlet includes a plurality of electrical receptacles, a current sensor, logic circuitry, a switch driver, and one or more switches. The electrical current provided to the managed electrical outlet is measured by the current sensor, which in turn sends an electrical signal to the logic circuit, representative of the amount of electrical current flowing through the outlet. The logic circuit compares the level of current flowing through the outlet with a reference current level to determine whether an over-current state exists. If the logic circuit determines the presence of an over-current state, the logic circuit sends a signal to the switch driver, causing the switch driver to trigger the switch into an open-circuit condition. In a two-receptacle outlet, one of the two receptacles is coupled to the switch while the other receptacle is unmanaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Cruising Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Proctor, Scott R. Schaper