Patents by Inventor Tim A. Haskew

Tim A. Haskew 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: 20200030471
    Abstract: Various implementations include a steam cabinet. The steam cabinet includes at least one chamber wall, a door, at least one heating element, at least one steam generator, a supply fan, and an exhaust fan. The at least one chamber wall defines a processing chamber. The door is for allowing access to the processing chamber. The at least one heating element is configured to provide heat to the processing chamber. The at least one steam generator is configured to provide steam to the processing chamber. The supply fan has a supply fan inlet and a supply fan outlet. The supply fan outlet is in fluid communication with the at least one heating element and the processing chamber. The exhaust fan has an exhaust fan inlet and an exhaust fan outlet. The exhaust fan inlet is in fluid communication with the processing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Stanley Weller, Lloyd L. Starks, David William Macphee, Kellis Christian Kincaid, Steven Ryley Pitts, Nicholas Corey Larsen, Jonathan George Cappola, Tim A. Haskew
  • Patent number: 9391554
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a control approach that utilizes a direct-current-based d-q vector control technology for variable-speed PMSG wind turbines based on full voltage source PWM converters. The control approach can be based on a nonlinear programming configuration for attaining a desired performance of PMSG wind turbine under operation constraints. The control approach can comprise a PMSG control unit that exploits fuzzy, adaptive, and PID control technologies in an optimal or nearly optimal control configuration. The control approach provides a smart wind turbine control technology that can be based on virtual lookup tables for effective PMSG power extraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: University of Alabama
    Inventors: Shuhui Li, Tim A. Haskew
  • Patent number: 9124140
    Abstract: Embodiments according to the present invention provide methods and a system for a control approach that effectively maintains the DC link voltage at a constant set value under variable system conditions and keeps the converter operating with an optimal power factor range while limiting power quality effects and phase balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama
    Inventors: Shuhui Li, Tim A. Haskew
  • Publication number: 20120209500
    Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods for detecting when an engine is being operated in a confined space relate to monitor changes in engine operating parameters related to fuel injection pulse widths and determining whether or not the engine is being operated in a confined space based upon the monitored changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama
    Inventors: Tim A. Haskew, Paul Puzinauskas, Jennifer B. Smelser
  • Publication number: 20120112551
    Abstract: Embodiments according to the present invention provide methods and a system for a control approach that effectively maintains the DC link voltage at a constant set value under variable system conditions and keeps the converter operating with an optimal power factor range while limiting power quality effects and phase balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Shuhui Li, Tim A. Haskew
  • Publication number: 20120056602
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a control approach that utilizes a direct-current-based d-q vector control technology for variable-speed PMSG wind turbines based on full voltage source PWM converters. The control approach can be based on a nonlinear programming configuration for attaining a desired performance of PMSG wind turbine under operation constraints. The control approach can comprise a PMSG control unit that exploits fuzzy, adaptive, and PID control technologies in an optimal or nearly optimal control configuration. The control approach provides a smart wind turbine control technology that can be based on virtual lookup tables for effective PMSG power extraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Shuhui Li, Tim A. Haskew
  • Patent number: 7391311
    Abstract: A cargo reminder for a driver of a vehicle includes an accelerometer, a controller to detect an acceleration change in the vehicle based on output signals from the accelerometer, and an alarm connected to the controller. Different types of alarm may be used, including a visual alarm, an audio alarm, a plug-in vibrator clip, or a combination of these alarms. In use, the alarm is triggered by the controller when the acceleration change is larger than a preset acceleration threshold. The cargo reminder may also include an acceleration threshold input to allow the driver to input the preset acceleration threshold, a delay setting input to allow the driver to input a time delay between first and second alarm triggers, and an inclinometer. A method for reminding the driver of a vehicle of an external cargo being transported is also within the scope of the instant invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama
    Inventor: Tim A. Haskew