Patents by Inventor Thomas P. de Vries

Thomas P. de Vries 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: 6433444
    Abstract: A modular power distribution system includes a three level approach to power distribution: a power module level, a transfer module level, and a distribution module level. At each level, the number of modules used can be varied based on the power requirements of the site. The power modules receive power from either a main, off-site generator (such as from an electric utility), or from an in-module backup generator. Additionally, the power, transfer, and distribution modules at each of the levels are arranged in a redundant topology, so that if any of the modules should fail, the remaining modules seamlessly assume the functions of the failing module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Thomas P. de Vries