A self-healing battery pack includes a plurality of battery modules connected in series. When a faulty battery module is detected, an electrical protective device connected in parallel with the faulty battery is caused to operate and thereby bypass the faulty battery module. The self-healing battery pack can additionally report the detection of the faulty battery module. When maintenance is scheduled to replace the faulty battery module, the self-healing battery pack can receive instructions to adjust a state-of-charge of the battery modules to reduce an equalization period.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
A self-healing battery pack includes a plurality of battery modules connected in series. When a faulty battery module is detected, an electrical protective device connected in parallel with the faulty battery is caused to operate and thereby bypass the faulty battery module. The self-healing battery pack can additionally report the detection of the faulty battery module. When maintenance is scheduled to replace the faulty battery module, the self-healing battery pack can receive instructions to adjust a state-of-charge of the battery modules to reduce an equalization period.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses
Systems and methods are provided for managing a generator, and, particularly, climate control (e.g., Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)) management systems and methods for use with a generator. A climate control energy management system or controller, such as a thermostat, can monitor the frequency of the source power to determine if the power supplied by a generator or a utility. If the thermostat determines that the source of energy is generator power, the thermostat may determine whether the generator is reaching full capacity. If the generator is reaching full capacity or is at full capacity, the thermostat can reduce the climate control load or otherwise adjust the operation of climate control system.
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
F24F 11/46 - Improving electric energy efficiency or saving
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable mobile application software for installation, configuration, activation, control, diagnostics, monitoring, and servicing of standby generators and home energy storage systems; Downloadable software for managing installation and maintenance workflows for generators and energy storage systems; Downloadable electronic software updates, namely, downloadable computer software and associated data files for updating and maintaining software used in the fields of standby generators and home energy storage systems, provided via global computer and communication networks
Systems and methods are provided for managing electrical devices for use with a generator, and, particularly, climate control (e.g., Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)) management systems and methods for use with a generator. A climate control energy management system or controller, such as a thermostat, can monitor the frequency of the source power to determine if power is supplied by a generator or a utility. If the thermostat determines that the source of energy is generator power, the controller can determine whether the generator is reaching full capacity. If the generator is reaching full capacity or is at full capacity, the thermostat can reduce the climate control load or otherwise adjust the operation of climate control system.
F24F 140/00 - Control inputs relating to system states
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
A panel system for a generator with a panel assembly. The panel assembly includes a panel with a generator attachment structure configured to attach the panel assembly to the generator. The panel assembly includes a housing attached to the panel. The housing defines an interior with opposite first and second side walls extending between a front wall and a rear wall and partially between a top wall and a bottom wall. The front wall and the rear wall extend between the top wall and the bottom wall. The housing includes first and second openings extending between the interior and an exterior of the housing. The panel assembly includes a first sound member within the interior of the housing. The first sound member forms a portion of a sound path, the sound path defines a portion of the interior and extends between the first opening and the second opening.
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
An example connector assembly for reconfiguring the voltage output of an alternator comprises a terminal block assembly and a cartridge connected thereto. The cartridge being configured to provide an electrical connection between a first lead and a second lead of an alternator connected to the terminal block assembly. The cartridge being selectively connected to the terminal block assembly and configured to cause the connector assembly to output a first voltage. A second cartridge being selectively connected to the terminal block assembly and configured to cause the connector assembly to output a second voltage.
An example connector assembly for reconfiguring the voltage output of an alternator comprises a terminal block assembly and a cartridge connected thereto. The cartridge being configured to provide an electrical connection between a first lead and a second lead of an alternator connected to the terminal block assembly. The cartridge being selectively connected to the terminal block assembly and configured to cause the connector assembly to output a first voltage. A second cartridge being selectively connected to the terminal block assembly and configured to cause the connector assembly to output a second voltage.
A diesel emissions control system comprising a first DEF tank and a second DEF tank. A pump for pumping fluid from one or more of the first DEF tank and the second DEF tank. A connection line fluidly connecting the first DEF tank and the second DEF tank. A heating system preventing freezing of the DEF in the diesel emissions control system.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
A video doorbell system operable to generate a chime sound, comprises a transformer, operable to convert a premise's power supply to a suitable. The video doorbell system further includes a video doorbell having a processor, a video camera and a wireless communication module. The video doorbell is electrically connected to the transformer by a two-wire interface. The processor within the video doorbell operable to generate a chime signal using power supplied from the two-wire interface when a doorbell button is depressed. The video doorbell system further includes a chime controller, electrically connected to the transformer and the video doorbell by the two-wire interface. The video doorbell system continues to provide sufficient power to the video doorbell from the transformer via the two-wire interface so as to be able to operate the processor, video camera and wireless communication module while the doorbell button is currently depressed.
G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
Various enhancements to grid-interactive inverters in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment includes input terminals configured to receive a direct current, output terminals configured to provide an alternating output current to the utility grid, a controller, an output current sensor, and a DC-AC inverter stage comprising a plurality of switches controlled by control signals generated by the controller. In addition, the controller is configured to: generate control signals that cause the switches in the DC-AC inverter stage to switch a direct current in a bidirectional manner; measure the alternating output current; perform frequency decomposition of the output current; and generate control signals that cause the switches in the DC-AC inverter stage to switch current in a way that the magnitude of a plurality of unwanted current components is subtracted from the resulting output current.
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02J 3/46 - Controlling the sharing of output between the generators, converters, or transformers
H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
A video doorbell system operable to generate a chime sound, comprises a transformer, operable to convert a premise's power supply to a suitable. The video doorbell system further includes a video doorbell having a processor, a video camera and a wireless communication module. The video doorbell is electrically connected to the transformer by a two-wire interface. The processor within the video doorbell operable to generate a chime signal using power supplied from the two-wire interface when a doorbell button is depressed. The video doorbell system further includes a chime controller, electrically connected to the transformer and the video doorbell by the two-wire interface. The video doorbell system continues to provide sufficient power to the video doorbell from the transformer via the two-wire interface so as to be able to operate the processor, video camera and wireless communication module while the doorbell button is currently depressed.
G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
A method of operating a forced induction gaseous-fueled engine includes mixing gaseous-fuel and engine intake air to form a mixture at a fuel mixer. The method includes delivering the mixture to an intake manifold by at least partially bypassing a charge air cooler.
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02D 29/06 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving electric generators
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
A battery module assembly includes a first battery cell and a second battery cell. The first battery cell includes a rear surface, a side surface, and a top surface. A second battery cell also includes a front surface, a side surface, and a top surface. The front surface of the second battery cell contacts the rear surface first battery cell. A barrier contacts the side surfaces of both the first battery cell and the second battery cell.
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/251 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for stationary devices, e.g. power plant buffering or backup power supplies
H01M 50/289 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
H01M 50/296 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by terminals of battery packs
H01M 50/547 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells
A battery module assembly includes a first battery cell and a second battery cell. The first battery cell includes a rear surface, a side surface, and a top surface. A second battery cell also includes a front surface, a side surface, and a top surface. The front surface of the second battery cell contacts the rear surface first battery cell. A barrier contacts the side surfaces of both the first battery cell and the second battery cell.
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
H01M 50/251 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for stationary devices, e.g. power plant buffering or backup power supplies
A load shed module configured to be connected in series between a power supply and a load is disclosed. A separate load shed module is connected in series between each load and the power supply. The load shed module determines the frequency of the voltage supplied from the power supply. Based on the frequency, the load shed module determines if utility power is connected or if a generator is connected. If the generator is connected and the frequency of the voltage goes outside of a desired operating range for a preset time, the load shed module disconnects the load from the power supply. Each load shed module includes a priority setting and reconnects its corresponding load after a predetermined time corresponding to the priority setting.
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
G01R 11/04 - HousingsSupporting racksArrangements of terminals
G01R 11/06 - Magnetic circuits of induction meters
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
A diesel emissions control system comprising a first DEF tank and a second DEF tank. A pump for pumping fluid from one or more of the first DEF tank and the second DEF tank. A connection line fluidly connecting the first DEF tank and the second DEF tank. A heating system preventing freezing of the DEF in the diesel emissions control system.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
This disclosure is directed to generator systems and methods for monitoring a direct current bus and automatically operating in response to a power level of the direct current bus dropping below a desired power level or to a threshold before dropping below the power level. The automatic operation of the generator system may raise or keep the actual power level of the system above the desired power level or threshold.
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER ENERGY MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE WITH GENERATOR BACK-UP
Systems and methods are provided for managing Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) (110) for use with a generator back-up. The EVSE (110) can receive electrical power to generate an electrical load while monitoring a frequency of electrical power. The EVSE (110) and/or another system may determine the generator back-up is supplying power based on the frequency. In response to determining the generator back-up is supplying power, the EVSE (110) can operate at percentage of full power. The EVSE (110) may attempt to reconnect and/or increase the percentage of full power in multiple ways based on a mode the EVSE (110) is operating in. In a lock-out disabled priority mode, the EVSE (110) can attempt to reconnect and begin operating at full power. In a lock-out mode, the EVSE (110) can attempt to reconnect at a percentage of full power and incrementally increase the percentage of full power until full power has been reached.
B60L 53/63 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to network capacity
B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
H02J 3/04 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for connecting networks of the same frequency but supplied from different sources
H02J 3/24 - Arrangements for preventing or reducing oscillations of power in networks
21.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER ENERGY MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE WITH GENERATOR BACK-UP
Systems and methods are provided for managing Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) for use with a generator back-up. The EVSE can receive electrical power to generate an electrical load while monitoring a frequency of electrical power. The EVSE and/or another system may determine the generator back-up is supplying power based on the frequency. In response to determining the generator back-up is supplying power, the EVSE can operate at percentage of full power. The EVSE may attempt to reconnect and/or increase the percentage of full power in multiple ways based on a mode the EVSE is operating in. In a lock-out disabled priority mode, the EVSE can attempt to reconnect and begin operating at full power. In a lock-out mode, the EVSE can attempt to reconnect at a percentage of full power and incrementally increase the percentage of full power until full power has been reached.
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
B60L 53/57 - Charging stations without connection to power networks
B60L 53/63 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to network capacity
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
A telescoping mast assembly with stop device. The telescoping mast assembly includes multiple pillars, one or more of which is able to be moved between an extended position and a retracted position. The stop device is mountable to the telescoping mast assembly and functions to prevent the rapid movement of the telescoping mast assembly from the extended position to the retracted position. The stop device includes a pin coupled to a pulley and is movable between an engaged position, in which the stop device restricts the movement a pillar, and a disengaged position in which the stop device does not restrict the movement of the pillar.
E04H 12/18 - TowersMasts or polesChimney stacksWater-towersMethods of erecting such structures movable or with movable sections, e.g. rotatable or telescopic
A telescoping mast assembly with stop device. The telescoping mast assembly includes multiple pillars, one or more of which is able to be moved between an extended position and a retracted position. The stop device is mountable to the telescoping mast assembly and functions to prevent the rapid movement of the telescoping mast assembly from the extended position to the retracted position. The stop device includes a pin coupled to a pulley and is movable between an engaged position, in which the stop device restricts the movement a pillar, and a disengaged position in which the stop device does not restrict the movement of the pillar.
E04H 12/18 - TowersMasts or polesChimney stacksWater-towersMethods of erecting such structures movable or with movable sections, e.g. rotatable or telescopic
A modular load management system comprises one or more compact modules designed to fit in the wiring troughs of a standard AC distribution panel of a building. The modules include one or more input terminals to receive electrical power from one or more circuit breakers in the panel and deliver power to load circuits of the building via one or more output terminals. The modules contain at least one disconnect switch for disconnecting circuits from breakers in response to a remote or locally-generated control signal. The modules may also include current sensors on some or all terminals, such that power and energy flow may be monitored on a per-circuit basis.
H02H 7/22 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for distribution gear, e.g. bus-bar systemsEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for switching devices
G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
H02H 1/00 - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
A method of pumping DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) in a diesel emissions control system. The method includes pumping DEF from an auxiliary DEF tank to an onboard DEF tank. The DEF is pumped from the auxiliary DEF tank to the onboard DEF tank. The fluid pathway is purged with air after pumping the DEF from the auxiliary DEF tank to the onboard DEF tank. The air is pumped (1) through the fluid pathway from the auxiliary DEF tank, or (2) into the auxiliary DEF tank.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
A method of pumping DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) in a diesel emissions control system. The method includes pumping DEF from an auxiliary DEF tank to an onboard DEF tank. The DEF is pumped from the auxiliary DEF tank to the onboard DEF tank. The fluid pathway is purged with air after pumping the DEF from the auxiliary DEF tank to the onboard DEF tank. The air is pumped (1) through the fluid pathway from the auxiliary DEF tank, or (2) into the auxiliary DEF tank.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 3/18 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust
F01N 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
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CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE-BASED MACHINES
An internal combustion engine-based system includes an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine-based system includes an engine interrupt connected to the engine. The engine interrupt is configured to selectively stop the operation of the engine. The internal combustion engine-based system includes a controller in communication with the engine interrupt. The internal combustion engine-based system includes a carbon monoxide detector in communication with the controller. The controller uses the engine interrupt to stop the operation of the engine when the carbon monoxide detector provides the controller with signals that are representative of a carbon monoxide level proximate the internal combustion engine that together form a trend of building carbon monoxide amounts over a set time interval.
F02D 17/04 - Controlling engines by cutting-out individual cylindersRendering engines inoperative or idling rendering engines inoperative or idling, e.g. caused by abnormal conditions
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
F02B 77/08 - Safety, indicating, or supervising devices
F02D 41/04 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions
A method of operating a forced induction gaseous-fueled engine includes mixing gaseous-fuel and engine intake air to form a mixture at a fuel mixer. The method includes delivering the mixture to an intake manifold by at least partially bypassing a charge air cooler.
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02D 29/06 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving electric generators
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
Various enhancements to grid-interactive inverters in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment includes input terminals configured to receive a direct current, output terminals configured to provide an alternating output current to the utility grid, a controller, an output current sensor, and a DC-AC inverter stage comprising a plurality of switches controlled by control signals generated by the controller. In addition, the controller is configured to: generate control signals that cause the switches in the DC-AC inverter stage to switch a direct current in a bidirectional manner; measure the alternating output current; perform frequency decomposition of the output current; and generate control signals that cause the switches in the DC-AC inverter stage to switch current in a way that the magnitude of a plurality of unwanted current components is subtracted from the resulting output current.
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
H02J 3/46 - Controlling the sharing of output between the generators, converters, or transformers
A rotor core lamination is provided. The rotor core lamination includes a plurality of salient poles. Each of the salient poles includes: a pole body having a central axis in a radial direction of the rotor core lamination; and a pole shoe extending radially outward from the pole body, wherein the pole shoe has a pole shoe arc, and a central point of the pole shoe arc is offset from the central axis.
A load shed module configured to be connected in series between a power supply and a load is disclosed. A separate load shed module is connected in series between each load and the power supply. The load shed module determines the frequency of the voltage supplied from the power supply. Based on the frequency, the load shed module determines if utility power is connected or if a generator is connected. If the generator is connected and the frequency of the voltage goes outside of a desired operating range for a preset time, the load shed module disconnects the load from the power supply. Each load shed module includes a priority setting and reconnects its corresponding load after a predetermined time corresponding to the priority setting.
H02J 9/00 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
G01R 11/04 - HousingsSupporting racksArrangements of terminals
G01R 11/06 - Magnetic circuits of induction meters
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
32.
Thermostat device with improved energy optimization
A device such as a smart thermostat is provided for controlling heating and cooling systems. The device is operable to execute an energy control program to control the heating and a cooling systems based upon different control strategies: a first control strategy that compares the at least one temperature setpoint in the programming schedule to the current measured dry bulb temperature to determine whether to engage or disengage the heating and a cooling systems, and a second control strategy that compares the at least one temperature setpoint in the programming schedule to a normalized humidex temperature to determine whether to engage or disengage the heating and a cooling systems, the normalized humidex temperature being the current measured dry bulb temperature modified by historical humidity values to provide an indicator of thermal comfort within the premise.
Electric generators; gas-operated power generators; mobile electric power generators; electric power generators for emergency use; electrical and electronic apparatus and equipment all for use in generating energy obtained from alternative energy sources; engines not for land vehicles; gas powered engines not for land vehicles; gas-operated trash pumps in the nature of sludge pumps; gas-operated trash pumps in the nature of sump pumps; non-submersible gas powered water pumps for use in supplying water to homes, gardens, and irrigation system; non-submersible gas powered water pumps for use in watering crops, livestock, and maintaining irrigation systems; non-submersible gas powered water pumps for use in removing excess water from excavations, basements, or flooded areas; non-submersible gas powered clean water pumps for use in handling water that is free from debris, solids, or contaminants, ensuring it can be safely and efficiently transported for various purposes; generator engine maintenance kits comprised of air filters, oil filters, spark plugs, and also including engine oils, oil funnels and shop towels; gas-powered generators, portable generators, and custom-built generators; machines in the nature of power machines for cutting and splitting logs for firewood, snow blowers, chip shredders; metalworking machine tools; power-operated tools namely, stump grinders, lawn and garden edgers; motors and engines, except for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components, except for land vehicles; carburetor assemblies for power generators; agricultural implements, other than hand-operated hand tools namely, pressure washers; motors and engines for generators; motors, not for land vehicles; oil filters and air filters for motors and engines; power lawn and garden tools, namely, chippers, edgers, lawn mowers, brush mowers, stump grinders, trimmer mowers, power graders, and log splitters; pressure washing machines; pumps as parts of machines for electric generators operated by machines; pumps for machines; recoil starters for engines other than for vehicles; snow blowers; spark plugs; standby power units, namely, auxiliary power units for supplying electrical power; pressure switches being parts of machines; gaskets for internal combustion engines; water pumps; clean water pumps; semi-trash water pumps; trash water pumps; chemical water pumps all for use in motors and engines; trash water pumps in the nature of submersible pumps; water treatment equipment, namely, pumps for use in irrigation systems; electric welding machines; electric arc welding machines; and component parts, fittings, hydraulic controls, and pneumatic controls for all the aforesaid goods, all being parts of machines
A mobile pressure washer can include a wheeled chassis, a power plant supported by the wheeled chassis, a fluid pump a fluid pump coupled to and driven by the power plant, a sprayer in fluid communication with the pump, a chemical solution container, and a container holder for supporting the chemical solution container. In some examples, the container holder has a frame operably connected to the wheeled chassis and has a container support mounted to the frame, the container support including a base wall and a sidewall defining a receptacle for receiving and supporting a container in fluid communication with the pump.
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
B08B 13/00 - Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning
B08B 3/08 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect
B05B 7/30 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device in which one liquid or other fluent material is fed or drawn through an orifice into a stream of a carrying fluid the first liquid or other fluent material being fed by gravity, or sucked into the carrying fluid
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electric generators; gas-operated power generators; mobile electric power generators; electric power generators for emergency use; electrical and electronic apparatus and equipment all for use in generating electrical energy obtained from alternative energy sources; engines, for electric power supply devices; electric welding apparatus and electric arc welding apparatus; gas powered engines not for land vehicles; gas-operated trash pumps and non-submersible gas-powered water pump; generator engine maintenance kits comprised of air filters, oil filters, spark plugs, and also including engine oils, oil funnels and shop towels; generators, portable generators, custom built generators; power supply generating machines; machine tools, power-operated tools; motors and engines, except for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components, except for land vehicles; carburetor assemblies for power generators; agricultural implements, other than hand-operated hand tools; motors and engines for generators; motors for electric power supply devices; oil filters; air filters for motors and engines; power lawn and garden tools, namely, chippers, edgers, lawn mowers, brush mowers, stump grinders, trimmer mowers, power graders, and log splitters; pressure washing machines; pumps for electric generators operated by machines; pumps; recoil starters for engines other than for vehicles; snow blowers; spark plugs; switches, transfer switches and automatic transfer switches being parts of machines; valve cover gaskets; water pumps; clean water pumps; semi-trash water pumps; trash water pumps; chemical water pumps; trash pumps; water treatment equipment, namely, pumps for use in irrigation systems; welding machines; and component parts, fittings, controls and control panels for all the aforesaid goods, all being parts of machines. Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; automatic transfer switches (ats); batteries and battery chargers; home energy battery storage systems; renewable battery system to provide backup power; circuit breakers; electronic devices, namely, energy meters for tracking and monitoring energy usage; control and measuring apparatus and instruments; electric control panels; electrical distribution control boxes; electrical transfer switches; engine-driven battery chargers; standby electric power units; downloadable computer software for accessing information on generators, light towers, heaters and pumps, and portable water trailers; downloadable computer software for monitoring live home power consumption, power generation, and renewable battery systems; electric control devices for energy management; energy monitors for tracking, controlling and monitoring energy usage; power cords for generators; load controllers for managing power consumption; electrical distribution panels; electrical power cords for power generators; electronic devices, namely, energy monitors for tracking and monitoring energy usage; electronic load controllers for managing power consumption; electronic modules that facilitate the monitoring and management of power consumption for use with standby generators and transfer switches; fuses for electric current; home energy battery storage systems comprised of batteries, power inverters, and battery storage cabinets for storing the batteries; inverters; monitoring devices for monitoring fuel levels in propane tanks; power inlet boxes for connecting portable generators to transfer switches; renew-able battery system to provide backup power; surge protectors; switches, transfer switches, automatic transfer switches; temperature gauges; uninterruptable power supply systems; wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems, namely, energy systems; component parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
A blower includes a motor mounted to a frame. The frame includes wheels mounted to the frame. The blower includes a fan powered by the motor and a blower outlet. The fan is configured to expel air from the fan through the blower outlet. The blower outlet is movable in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction. The blower includes a horizontal control for controlling a horizontal position of the blower outlet. The blower includes a vertical control for controlling a vertical position of the blower outlet. Both the horizontal and vertical controls are positioned remote from the blower outlet.
A modular load management system comprises one or more compact modules designed to fit in the wiring troughs of a standard AC distribution panel of a building. The modules include one or more input terminals to receive electrical power from one or more circuit breakers in the panel and deliver power to load circuits of the building via one or more output terminals. The modules contain at least one disconnect switch for disconnecting circuits from breakers in response to a remote or locally-generated control signal. The modules may also include current sensors on some or all terminals, such that power and energy flow may be monitored on a per-circuit basis.
H02H 7/22 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for distribution gear, e.g. bus-bar systemsEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for switching devices
G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
H02H 1/00 - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
An example control device includes memory storing a first thermal model of a building and a second thermal model of the building, and a processor connected to the memory. The processor is configured to select the first thermal model or the second thermal model as a selected thermal model, and execute model predictive control (MPC) using the selected thermal model to control a heating, cooling, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) apparatus at the building.
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
A fuel delivery arrangement for a generator can include a throttle-mixing assembly including a mixer body defining a main port extending between an air inlet end and a mixed air-fuel outlet end and defining a fuel inlet port extending into the main port, a Venturi structure located within the main port and being configured to mix fuel received from the fuel inlet port with air received from the air inlet end and to deliver an air-fuel mixture to the air-fuel outlet, a fuel control valve assembly, mounted to the mixer body, including a first valve and a first actuator arranged to control a flow of the fuel passing through the fuel inlet port, and a throttle control valve assembly, mounted to the mixer body, including a second valve and a second actuator arranged to control a flow of the air-fuel mixture passing through the main port.
F02D 19/00 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures
B01F 23/213 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing liquids into gaseous media by spraying or atomising of the liquids
B01F 25/312 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows with Venturi elementsDetails thereof
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
A fuel delivery arrangement for a generator can include a throttle-mixing assembly including a mixer body defining a main port extending between an air inlet end and a mixed air-fuel outlet end and defining a fuel inlet port extending into the main port, a Venturi structure located within the main port and being configured to mix fuel received from the fuel inlet port with air received from the air inlet end and to deliver an air-fuel mixture to the air-fuel outlet, a fuel control valve assembly, mounted to the mixer body, including a first valve and a first actuator arranged to control a flow of the fuel passing through the fuel inlet port, and a throttle control valve assembly, mounted to the mixer body, including a second valve and a second actuator arranged to control a flow of the air-fuel mixture passing through the main port.
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02D 29/06 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving electric generators
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
F02D 9/02 - Controlling engines by throttling air or fuel-and-air induction conduits or exhaust conduits concerning induction conduits
F02D 9/10 - Throttle valves specially adapted thereforArrangements of such valves in conduits having pivotally-mounted flaps
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Electric generators; gas-operated power generators; mobile electric power generators; electric power generators for emergency use; electrical and electronic apparatus and equipment all for use in generating electrical energy obtained from alternative energy sources; engines, for electric power supply devices; gas powered engines not for land vehicles; gas-operated trash pumps and non-submersible gas-powered water pump; generator engine maintenance kits comprised of air filters, oil filters, spark plugs, and also including engine oils, oil funnels and shop towels; generators, portable generators, custom built generators; power supply generating machines, machine tools, power-operated tools; motors and engines, except for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components, except for land vehicles; carburetor assemblies for power generators; agricultural implements, other than hand-operated hand tools; motors and engines for generators; motors for electric power supply devices; oil filters; air filters for motors and engines; power lawn and garden tools, namely, chippers, edgers, lawn mowers, brush mowers, stump grinders, trimmer mowers, power graders, and log splitters; pressure washing machines; pumps for electric generators operated by machines; pumps; recoil starters for engines other than for vehicles; snow blowers; spark plugs; switches, transfer switches and automatic transfer switches being parts of machines; valve cover gaskets; water pumps; clean water pumps; semi-trash water pumps; trash water pumps; chemical water pumps; trash pumps; water treatment equipment, namely, pumps for use in irrigation systems; welding machines; electric welding apparatus and electric arc welding apparatus; and component parts, fittings, controls and control panels for all the aforesaid goods, all being parts of machines. Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; automatic transfer switches (ats); batteries and battery chargers; home energy battery storage systems; renewable battery system to provide backup power; circuit breakers; electronic devices, namely, energy meters for tracking and monitoring energy usage; control and measuring apparatus and instruments; electric control panels; downloadable computer software for accessing information on generators, light towers, heaters and pumps, and portable water trailers; downloadable computer software for monitoring live home power consumption, power generation, and renewable battery systems; electric control devices for energy management; energy monitors for tracking, controlling and monitoring energy usage; power cords for generators; load controllers for managing power consumption; electrical distribution panels; electrical power cords for power generators; electronic devices, namely, energy monitors for tracking and monitoring energy usage; electronic load controllers for managing power consumption; electronic modules that facilitate the monitoring and management of power consumption for use with standby generators and transfer switches; electronic modules that facilitate the monitoring and management of power consumption for use with standby generators and transfer switches; fuses for electric current; home energy battery storage systems comprised of batteries, power inverters, and battery storage cabinets for storing the batteries; inverters; monitoring devices for monitoring fuel levels in propane tanks; power inlet boxes for connecting portable generators to transfer switches; renewable battery system to provide backup power; surge protectors; switches, transfer switches, automatic transfer switches; temperature gauges; uninterruptable power supply systems; wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems, namely, energy systems; electrical distribution control boxes; electrical transfer switches; engine-driven battery chargers; standby electric power units; component parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
A method of operating a forced induction gaseous-fueled engine includes mixing gaseous-fuel and engine intake air to form a mixture at a fuel mixer. The method includes delivering the mixture to an intake manifold by at least partially bypassing a charge air cooler.
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02D 29/06 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving electric generators
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
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Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus for recording, transmitting, and reproducing sound, images or data; recorded media, namely, electronic database in the field of power generation recorded on computer media; downloadable computer software used to remotely monitor and control residential and industrial generators; blank digital or analogue recording and storage media, namely, electronic storage media; automatic transfer switches (ats); batteries and battery chargers; home energy battery storage systems comprised of batteries, power inverters, and battery storage cabinets for storing the batteries; renewable battery system to provide backup power; circuit breakers; electronic devices, namely, energy meters for tracking and monitoring energy usage; control and measuring apparatus and instruments, namely, computer-controlled apparatus for testing and measuring power signals, not for medical purposes; electric control panels; downloadable computer software for accessing information on generators, light towers, heaters and pumps, and portable water trailers; downloadable computer software for monitoring live home power consumption, power generation, and renewable battery systems; electric control devices for energy management; energy monitors for tracking, controlling and monitoring energy usage, namely, energy meters for tracking and monitoring energy usage; electric power extension cords; power extension cords for generators; load controllers for managing power consumption, namely, load banks; electric welding apparatus and electric arc welding apparatus, namely, electric batteries; electrical power distribution panels; electrical power extension cords for power generators; electronic devices, namely, energy monitors for tracking and monitoring energy usage; electronic load controllers for managing power consumption, namely, load banks; electronic modules that facilitate the monitoring and management of power consumption for use with standby generators and transfer switches in the nature of computers; electronic modules that facilitate the monitoring and management of power consumption for use with standby generators and transfer switches in the nature of computers; fuses for electric current; home energy battery storage systems comprised of batteries, power inverters, and battery storage cabinets for storing the batteries; inverters; monitoring devices for monitoring fuel levels in propane tanks; power distribution inlet boxes for connecting portable generators to transfer switches; renewable battery system to provide backup power; surge protectors; electric switches, electric transfer switches, automatic transfer switches; water temperature gauges; uninterruptable power systems, namely, medium voltage power distribution and protection component system composed of breakers and switchgears; wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems, namely, energy systems; electrical distribution control boxes; electrical transfer switches; engine-driven battery chargers; electric switches, automatic transfer switches and automatic transfer switches being parts of machines; and structural fittings being structural parts for all the aforesaid goods
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Electric generators; gas-operated power generators; engines other than for land vehicles; gas powered engines not for land vehicles; mobile electric power generators; electric power generators for emergency use; electrical and electronic apparatus and equipment all for use in generating energy obtained from alternative energy sources; Sludge pumps in the nature of gas-operated trash pumps and non-submersible gas-powered water pumps; generator engine maintenance kits comprised of air filters, oil filters, spark plugs, and also including engine oils, oil funnels and shop towels; electric generators, portable electric generators, custom built electric generators; machines in the nature of power machines for cutting and splitting logs for firewood, snow blowers, chip shredders; metalworking machine tools; power-operated tools namely, stump grinders, lawn and garden edgers; motors and engines, except for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components, except for land vehicles; carburetors for power generators; agricultural implements, other than hand-operated hand tools namely, pressure washers motors and engines for generators, not for land vehicles; motors, other than for land vehicles; oil filters and air filters; power lawn and garden tools, namely, chippers, edgers, lawn mowers, brush mowers, stump grinders, trimmer mowers, power graders, and log splitters; pressure washing machines; pumps for electric generators operated by machines; pumps for machines; recoil starters for engines other than for vehicles; snow blowers; spark plugs; power units, namely, automatic standby electric generator sets; gaskets for internal combustion engines; water pumps for spas, baths, whirlpools, swimming pools and ponds; clean water pumps for use in irrigation systems; pumps for machines, namely, semi-trash water pumps; submersible pumps, namely trash water pumps; chemical water pumps for removing sludge; electric trash pumps; water treatment equipment, namely, pumps for use in irrigation systems; electric welding machines; electric arc welding machines; Hydraulic controls for machines, motors and engines; and component parts and structural fittings, namely, structural parts for all the aforesaid goods, all being parts of machines Electrical distribution control boxes; electrical transfer switches; engine-driven battery chargers; electric switches, automatic transfer switches and automatic transfer switches being parts of machines; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus for recording, transmitting, and reproducing sound, images or data; recorded media, namely, electronic database in the field of power generation recorded on computer media; downloadable computer software used to remotely monitor and control residential and industrial generators; blank digital or analogue recording and storage media, namely, electronic storage media; automatic transfer switches (ats); batteries and battery chargers; home energy battery storage systems comprised of batteries, power inverters, and battery storage cabinets for storing the batteries; renewable battery system to provide backup power; circuit breakers; electronic devices, namely, energy meters for tracking and monitoring energy usage; control and measuring apparatus and instruments, namely, computer-controlled apparatus for testing and measuring power signals, not for medical purposes; electric control panels; downloadable computer software for accessing information on generators, light towers, heaters and pumps, and portable water trailers; downloadable computer software for monitoring live home power consumption, power generation, and renewable battery systems; electric control devices for energy management; energy monitors for tracking, controlling and monitoring energy usage, namely, energy meters for tracking and monitoring energy usage; electric power extension cords; power extension cords for generators; ; load controllers for managing power consumption, namely, load banks; electric welding apparatus and electric arc welding apparatus, namely, electric batteries; electrical power distribution panels; electrical power extension cords for power generators; electronic devices, namely, energy monitors for tracking and monitoring energy usage; electronic load controllers for managing power consumption, namely, load banks; electronic modules that facilitate the monitoring and management of power consumption for use with standby generators and transfer switches in the nature of computers; electronic modules that facilitate the monitoring and management of power consumption for use with standby generators and transfer switches in the nature of computers; fuses for electric current; home energy battery storage systems comprised of batteries, power inverters, and battery storage cabinets for storing the batteries; inverters; monitoring devices for monitoring fuel levels in propane tanks; power distribution inlet boxes for connecting portable generators to transfer switches; renewable battery system to provide backup power; surge protectors; electric switches, electric transfer switches, automatic transfer switches; water temperature gauges; uninterruptable power systems, namely, medium voltage power distribution and protection component system composed of breakers and switchgears; wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems, namely, energy systems; and structural fittings being structural parts for all the aforesaid
The present disclosure relates generally to debris collection machines configured to deposit collected debris directly into a disposable collection bag. The machine can include a collection assembly in communication with a vacuum assembly. The collection assembly can include a support frame being sized and shaped to receive a collection bag. The assembly can also include a cover having a permeable member and a clamping section, the cover being connected to the outlet of the vacuum assembly and connected to the clamping section. The cover can have an open position and a closed position, wherein, when in the closed position the clamping section secures a portion of the collection bag between the clamping section and the support frame.
A battery module includes features to optimize cooling while providing electrical isolation and cell gas-venting channels. The battery module can include the integration of a heatsink in order to improve thermal performance. Thermally conductive pads can be provided to create an electrically isolated interface between a plurality of series-connected battery-cell lead plates, at different potentials, and the heatsink. Optimization, by stacking thin and thick thermally conductive pads, allows for creation of gas-venting channels along the positive cell terminal locations. In some arrangements, a plurality of fluid paths are disposed between the inlet and the outlet of the battery module to provide heat convective airflow through the battery module.
This disclosure is directed to generator systems and methods for monitoring a direct current bus and automatically operating in response to a power level of the direct current bus dropping below a desired power level or to a threshold before dropping below the power level. The automatic operation of the generator system may raise or keep the actual power level of the system above the desired power level or threshold.
H02J 1/00 - Circuit arrangements for dc mains or dc distribution networks
H02J 1/12 - Parallel operation of dc generators with converters, e.g. with mercury-arc rectifier
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
This disclosure is directed to generator systems and methods for monitoring a direct current bus and automatically operating in response to a power level of the direct current bus dropping below a desired power level or to a threshold before dropping below the power level. The automatic operation of the generator system may raise or keep the actual power level of the system above the desired power level or threshold.
Promoting environmentally friendly forms of transportation and/or energy and reliable power consumption by means of arranging and conducting incentive reward programs
A video doorbell system operable to generate a chime sound, comprises a transformer, operable to convert a premise's power supply to a suitable. The video doorbell system further includes a video doorbell having a processor, a video camera and a wireless communication module. The video doorbell is electrically connected to the transformer by a two-wire interface. The processor within the video doorbell operable to generate a chime signal using power supplied from the two-wire interface when a doorbell button is depressed. The video doorbell system further includes a chime controller, electrically connected to the transformer and the video doorbell by the two-wire interface. The video doorbell system continues to provide sufficient power to the video doorbell from the transformer via the two-wire interface so as to be able to operate the processor, video camera and wireless communication module while the doorbell button is currently depressed.
G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
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17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
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Igniting devices for internal combustion engines, namely, control units, transformers/coils, and spark plug leads; spark plugs for internal combustion engines Connections for electric lines; electronic cables; sheaths for electric cables; electric contacts; electrical ducts; electricity conduits; materials for electricity mains, namely, winding wires and electric cables; cable jump leads; electricity distribution consoles; junction sleeves for electric cables; distribution boxes for electrical power; electric control panels; electric coils; all aforementioned goods in particular for ignition systems Insulators for electric mains; electric, thermal, and/or acoustic insulators; insulators and caulking materials, in particular for electronic components and cables, namely, rubber spark plug caps, rubber spark plug sleeves and rubber insulators for electric cables Machinery installation, maintenance and repair, in particular for ignition systems
Permanently installed outdoor electric AC generators fueled by liquid propane or natural gas and used as emergency residential power systems by homeowners seeking back-up power in the event of a temporary external power failure due to natural disasters or the like.
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Carbon monoxide detecting system for internal combustion engine-based machines
An internal combustion engine-based system includes an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine-based system includes an engine interrupt connected to the engine. The engine interrupt is configured to selectively stop the operation of the engine. The internal combustion engine-based system includes a controller in communication with the engine interrupt. The internal combustion engine-based system includes a carbon monoxide detector in communication with the controller. The controller uses the engine interrupt to stop the operation of the engine when the carbon monoxide detector provides the controller with signals that are representative of a carbon monoxide level proximate the internal combustion engine that together form a trend of building carbon monoxide amounts over a set time interval.
F02D 17/04 - Controlling engines by cutting-out individual cylindersRendering engines inoperative or idling rendering engines inoperative or idling, e.g. caused by abnormal conditions
F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
F02D 41/04 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
F02B 77/08 - Safety, indicating, or supervising devices
A novel system and method for determining a viewing frustum for a wide angle camera system employs multiple detection sub-systems to detect the presence or occurrence of events and/or objects of interest within the entire captured field of view of the system and processes the results of those detection sub-systems in accordance with a Hierarchy of Interest to select a viewing frustum for providing a de-warped view of interest to a viewer. The Hierarchy of Interest can be predefined, or selected from a set of Hierarchies of Interest and/or can be adaptive is response to feedback from a viewer.
A rotor core lamination is provided. The rotor core lamination includes a plurality of salient poles. Each of the salient poles includes: a pole body having a central axis in a radial direction of the rotor core lamination; and a pole shoe extending radially outward from the pole body, wherein the pole shoe has a pole shoe arc, and a central point of the pole shoe arc is offset from the central axis.
A load shed module configured to be connected in series between a power supply and a load is disclosed. A separate load shed module is connected in series between each load and the power supply. The load shed module determines the frequency of the voltage supplied from the power supply. Based on the frequency, the load shed module determines if utility power is connected or if a generator is connected. If the generator is connected and the frequency of the voltage goes outside of a desired operating range for a preset time, the load shed module disconnects the load from the power supply. Each load shed module includes a priority setting and reconnects its corresponding load after a predetermined time corresponding to the priority setting.
H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
G01R 11/04 - HousingsSupporting racksArrangements of terminals
G01R 11/06 - Magnetic circuits of induction meters
An automatic transfer switch includes a first conduction bar selectively coupled with a first power source and a load conduction bar; a second conduction bar selectively coupled with a second power source and the load conduction bar; a first blade assembly electrically coupled to the first conduction bar; and a second blade assembly electrically coupled to the second conduction bar. The first blade assembly is electrically coupled to a first source conduction bar in a closed position, and a first electromagnetic force induced by a first current flowing through the first blade assembly and the first conduction bar repulses the first blade assembly. The second blade assembly is electrically coupled to a second source conduction bar in a closed position, and a second electromagnetic force induced by a second current flowing through the second blade assembly and the second conduction bar repulses the second blade assembly.
H01H 3/28 - Power arrangements internal to the switch for operating the driving mechanism using electromagnet
H01H 77/02 - Protective overload circuit-breaking switches operated by excess current and requiring separate action for resetting in which the excess current itself provides the energy for opening the contacts, and having a separate reset mechanism
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
An automatic transfer switch includes a first conduction bar selectively coupled with a first power source and a load conduction bar; a second conduction bar selectively coupled with a second power source and the load conduction bar; a first blade assembly electrically coupled to the first conduction bar; and a second blade assembly electrically coupled to the second conduction bar. The first blade assembly is electrically coupled to a first source conduction bar in a closed position, and a first electromagnetic force induced by a first current flowing through the first blade assembly and the first conduction bar repulses the first blade assembly. The second blade assembly is electrically coupled to a second source conduction bar in a closed position, and a second electromagnetic force induced by a second current flowing through the second blade assembly and the second conduction bar repulses the second blade assembly.
A smart current transformer for determining primary current or power consumption, by stepping down the primary current to a secondary current for subsequent measurement by a connected meter. The current transformer is provided with a connected non-volatile memory for storing calibration data (and optionally identification data) regarding that particular current transformer. The calibration data can include the gain error and/or phase delay for the current transformer, as determined from prior calibration testing of the current transformer. The calibration data may be communicated to or otherwise determined by the meter, and used to calibrate the measurement of the secondary current, in order to determine the primary current or power consumption. Also disclosed is a system and method utilizing such a smart current transformer.
G01R 35/02 - Testing or calibrating of apparatus covered by the other groups of this subclass of auxiliary devices, e.g. of instrument transformers according to prescribed transformation ratio, phase angle, or wattage rating
H01F 27/40 - Structural association with built-in electric component, e.g. fuse
H01F 27/42 - Circuits specially adapted for the purpose of modifying, or compensating for, electric characteristics of transformers, reactors or choke coils
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Thermostat device with improved energy optimization
A device such as a smart thermostat is provided for controlling heating and cooling systems. The device is operable to execute an energy control program to control the heating and a cooling systems based upon different control strategies: a first control strategy that compares the at least one temperature setpoint in the programming schedule to the current measured dry bulb temperature to determine whether to engage or disengage the heating and a cooling systems, and a second control strategy that compares the at least one temperature setpoint in the programming schedule to a normalized humidex temperature to determine whether to engage or disengage the heating and a cooling systems, the normalized humidex temperature being the current measured dry bulb temperature modified by historical humidity values to provide an indicator of thermal comfort within the premise.
An automatic transfer switch includes a motor and a drive shaft rotatable by the motor. The automatic transfer switch includes a gear rotatable by the drive shaft. The automatic transfer switch includes a pin attached to, and movable with, the gear. The pin is offset from the central axis of the gear. The automatic transfer switch includes a bracket rotatable around the central axis of the gear and connected to an output shaft. The bracket is rotatable separately from the gear. Upon rotation of the bracket, the output shaft rotates. The bracket has at least a first source position and a second source position and the first and second source positions are different. The automatic transfer switch includes a module connected to the output shaft. The module includes at least one movable electrical contact which moves upon rotation of the output shaft.
H01H 3/38 - Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using spring or other flexible shaft coupling
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
H01H 3/26 - Power arrangements internal to the switch for operating the driving mechanism using dynamo-electric motor
H01H 3/40 - Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using friction, toothed, or screw-and-nut gearing
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Two-terminal protective device using parasitic energy harvesting
A two-terminal electrical protective device operates by harvesting energy from a small but non-zero voltage drop across a closed solid-state switch. From a default, open-circuit state, the device is remotely triggered by an AC signal to enter the desired conductive state. Power scavenged by an energy harvesting circuit while the device is in the conductive state, powers a gate drive circuit to hold the device in the conductive state for as long as current flows. When current stops, the device returns to the default open-circuit state.
H03K 3/012 - Modifications of generator to improve response time or to decrease power consumption
H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection
H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
An automatic transfer switch includes a motor and a drive shaft rotatable by the motor. The automatic transfer switch includes a gear rotatable by the drive shaft. The gear has a plurality of teeth offset from a central axis of the gear and the teeth are engageable by the drive shaft. The automatic transfer switch includes a pin attached to, and movable with, the gear. The pin is offset from the central axis of the gear. The automatic transfer switch includes a bracket rotatable around the central axis of the gear and connected to an output shaft. The bracket is rotatable separately from the gear. Upon rotation of the bracket, the output shaft rotates. The bracket has at least a first source position and a second source position and the first and second source positions are different. The automatic transfer switch includes a chargeable motivator.
A method of operating a forced induction gaseous-fueled engine includes mixing gaseous-fuel and engine intake air to form a mixture at a fuel mixer. The method includes delivering the mixture to an intake manifold by at least partially bypassing a charge air cooler.
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
Various enhancements to grid-interactive inverters in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment includes input terminals configured to receive a direct current, output terminals configured to provide an alternating output current to the utility grid, a controller, an output current sensor, and a DC-AC inverter stage comprising a plurality of switches controlled by control signals generated by the controller. In addition, the controller is configured to: generate control signals that cause the switches in the DC-AC inverter stage to switch a direct current in a bidirectional manner; measure the alternating output current; perform frequency decomposition of the output current; and generate control signals that cause the switches in the DC-AC inverter stage to switch current in a way that the magnitude of a plurality of unwanted current components is subtracted from the resulting output current.
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
H02J 3/46 - Controlling the sharing of output between the generators, converters, or transformers
A modular load management system comprises one or more compact modules designed to fit in the wiring troughs of a standard AC distribution panel of a building. The modules include one or more input terminals to receive electrical power from one or more circuit breakers in the panel and deliver power to load circuits of the building via one or more output terminals. The modules contain at least one disconnect switch for disconnecting circuits from breakers in response to a remote or locally-generated control signal. The modules may also include current sensors on some or all terminals, such that power and energy flow may be monitored on a per-circuit basis.
H02H 7/22 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for distribution gear, e.g. bus-bar systemsEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for switching devices
G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
H02H 1/00 - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
A mobile pressure washer can include a wheeled chassis, a power plant supported by the wheeled chassis, a fluid pump a fluid pump coupled to and driven by the power plant, a sprayer in fluid communication with the pump, a chemical solution container, and a container holder for supporting the chemical solution container. In some examples, the container holder has a frame operably connected to the wheeled chassis and has a container support mounted to the frame, the container support including a base wall and a sidewall defining a receptacle for receiving and supporting a container in fluid communication with the pump.
B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
B08B 13/00 - Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning
B08B 3/08 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect
B05B 7/30 - Apparatus in which liquids or other fluent materials from different sources are brought together before entering the discharge device in which one liquid or other fluent material is fed or drawn through an orifice into a stream of a carrying fluid the first liquid or other fluent material being fed by gravity, or sucked into the carrying fluid
B05B 7/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
There is provided a light switch system having a housing and a controller secured to the housing. The controller is to control a light source to generate a light output based on a demanded output. The light source is to illuminate at least a portion of an operational volume. The light switch system also has an occupancy sensor communicatively coupled to the controller. The occupancy sensor is to generate an occupancy indicator to indicate whether the operational volume is occupied. Moreover, the light switch system has a functional module communicatively coupled to the controller. In addition, the controller is to divert power from the light source to the functional module by controlling the light source to a the light output to produce an altered light output based on the occupancy indicator.
H05B 47/13 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings by using passive infrared detectors
H05B 45/10 - Controlling the intensity of the light
H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
A battery-operated electric mower having a chassis that supports at least an operator support and a first and second drive wheel, each drive wheel respectively connected to one of a first and a second drive wheel motor. The first drive wheel motor may be connected to the first drive wheel by a first gear mechanism, which may include a first system of planetary gears, and the second drive wheel motor may be connected the second drive wheel by a second gear mechanism, which may include a second system of planetary gears. The chassis also supports a battery pack positioned, at least in part, within the same horizontal plane as at least one of the drive wheel motors. The battery may be positioned, at least in part, between the first drive wheel motor and the second drive wheel motor, significantly lowering the mower's center of gravity.
A01D 69/02 - Driving mechanisms or parts thereof for harvesters or mowers electric
A01D 34/685 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis hand-guided by a walking operator with motor driven cutters or wheels with two or more cutters
A01D 34/66 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis mounted on a vehicle, e.g. a tractor, or drawn by an animal or a vehicle with two or more cutters
A device includes an energy unit coupled to an energy device and adapted to couple a pair of split DC rails. A controller senses the voltage on the DC rails and regulates its output current response by means of an autonomous current response that creates the aggregate effect of controlling the rail voltage in cooperation with other units coupled to the DC rails. A system includes multiple such devices coupled to split DC rails.
A system including at least one computerized device with voice command capability processed remotely includes a low power processor, executing a loose algorithmic model to recognize a wake word prefix in a voice command, the loose model having a low false rejection rate but suffering a high false acceptance rate, and a second processor which can operate in at least a low power/low clock rate mode and a high power/high clock rate mode. When the first processor determines the presence of the wake word, it causes the second processor to switch to the high power/high clock rate mode and to execute a tight algorithmic model to verify the presence of the wake word. By using the two processors in this manner, the average overall power required by the computerized device is reduced, as is the amount of waste heat generated by the system.
A blower includes a motor mounted to a frame. The frame includes wheels mounted to the frame. The blower includes a fan powered by the motor and a blower outlet. The fan is configured to expel air from the fan through the blower outlet. The blower outlet is movable in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction. The blower includes a horizontal control for controlling a horizontal position of the blower outlet. The blower includes a vertical control for controlling a vertical position of the blower outlet. Both the horizontal and vertical controls are positioned remote from the blower outlet.
A battery module includes features to optimize cooling while providing electrical isolation and cell gas-venting channels. The battery module can include the integration of a heatsink in order to improve thermal performance. Thermally conductive pads can be provided to create an electrically isolated interface between a plurality of series-connected battery-cell lead plates, at different potentials, and the heatsink. Optimization, by stacking thin and thick thermally conductive pads, allows for creation of gas-venting channels along the positive cell terminal locations. In some arrangements, a plurality of fluid paths are disposed between the inlet and the outlet of the battery module to provide heat convective airflow through the battery module.
A smart light switch includes a housing, a light actuator, and a processor and memory. The processor is adapted to selectively turn an electrical load on and off in accordance with a programmed set of light activation rules stored in memory. The processor is operable to determine whether the smart light switch is in an On or Off state and create a historical record of the On or Off state of the smart light switch over time. A user is selectively able to place the smart light switch in a vacation mode. The processor suspends the programmed set of light activation rules, determines a probability that the smart light switch would have been turned on based upon the historical record, and probabilistically activates and deactivates the smart light switch for a period of time based upon the historical record while the smart light switch was not in vacation mode.
H05B 47/19 - Controlling the light source by remote control via wireless transmission
H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere
H05B 47/105 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
H05B 47/115 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings
H05B 47/13 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings by using passive infrared detectors
F24F 11/58 - Remote control using Internet communication
A battery module includes features to optimize cooling while providing electrical isolation and cell gas-venting channels. The battery module can include the integration of a heatsink in order to improve thermal performance. Thermally conductive pads can be provided to create an electrically isolated interface between a plurality of series-connected battery-cell lead plates, at different potentials, and the heatsink. Optimization, by stacking thin and thick thermally conductive pads, allows for creation of gas-venting channels along the positive cell terminal locations. In some arrangements, a plurality of fluid paths are disposed between the inlet and the outlet of the battery module to provide heat convective airflow through the battery module.
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
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Home energy storage systems for use in connection with
modular batter pack systems and inverters used to convert
electricity from direct current to alternating current (term
considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13
(2) (b) of the Regulations).
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Communication services, namely, computer transmission of information for automating the energy management of residential and commercial buildings, namely, heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical appliances, electrical outlet fixtures, lighting fixtures, entertainment systems, security systems, photovoltaic cells, wind turbines and water irrigation systems Provision of information, advice and consultancy in relation to the production of energy, and the treatment, management, recycling, transformation and incineration of waste Computer hardware for thermostats comprised of wire-based and wireless transmitters, wireless receivers, electric sensors, keypads, electric switches, electrical controllers, computer network hubs, network routers, remote controls for thermostats, connection cables, optical data links, power adapters, cable connectors, electronic display interfaces, junction boxes, electric light dimmers, and lighting ballasts; climate control systems consisting of digital thermostats, air conditioning, heating, ventilation and drying control devices; thermostats; home and office automation systems comprising wireless and wired controllers, controlled devices, and pre-loaded recorded and downloadable operating software for lighting, HVAC, security, safety and other home and office monitoring and control applications; home and office electrical power automation systems comprising wireless and wired controllers, controlled devices, and pre-loaded recorded and downloadable operating software for appliances, lighting, HVAC, security and other home and office electrical power monitoring and control applications; light switches; light systems comprising light sensors and switches; downloadable and pre-recorded computer software for automated management of residential and commercial buildings, namely, heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical appliances, electrical outlet fixtures, lighting fixtures, entertainment systems, security systems, photovoltaic cells, wind turbines and water irrigation systems; electronic integrated control system featuring hardware and pre-loaded recorded and downloadable operating software for automated management of residential and commercial buildings, namely, heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical appliances, electrical outlet fixtures, lighting fixtures, entertainment systems, security systems, photovoltaic cells, wind turbines and water irrigation systems Online energy usage management; online energy usage management information services; consulting services in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency Networking of home controls, namely, wireless and wired lighting controls, thermostat and heating controls, rolling shutters and door controls, appliance controls, namely, oven, washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, lawn and garden irrigation controls, home audio and video controls; providing temporary use of non-downloadable thermostat and HVAC software for maximizing energy efficiency based upon adaptive algorithms which factor in different behaviors, environmental factors and hardware systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable thermostat and HVAC software for the automated management of the heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical appliances, electrical outlet fixtures and lighting fixtures of residential and commercial buildings; design and development of automated home controller systems, namely, temperature, humidity, and electrical controllers; design and development of automated home controller systems, namely, temperature, humidity and electrical controllers
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Computer hardware for thermostats comprised of wire-based and wireless transmitters, wireless receivers, electric sensors, keypads, electric switches, electrical controllers, computer network hubs, network routers, remote controls for thermostats, connection cables, optical data links, power adapters, cable connectors, electronic display interfaces, junction boxes, electric light dimmers, and lighting ballasts; climate control systems consisting of digital thermostats, air conditioning, heating, ventilation and drying control devices; thermostats; home and office automation systems comprising wireless and wired controllers, controlled devices, and pre-loaded operating software for lighting, HVAC, security, safety and other home and office monitoring and control applications; home and office electrical power automation systems comprising wireless and wired controllers, controlled devices, and pre-loaded operating software for appliances, lighting, HVAC, security and other home and office electrical power monitoring and control applications; light switches; light systems comprising light sensors and switches; downloadable and pre-recorded computer software for automated management of residential and commercial buildings, namely, heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical appliances, electrical outlet fixtures, lighting fixtures, entertainment systems, security systems, photovoltaic cells, wind turbines and water irrigation systems; electronic integrated control system featuring hardware and pre-loaded operating software for automated management of residential and commercial buildings, namely, heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical appliances, electrical outlet fixtures, lighting fixtures, entertainment systems, security systems, photovoltaic cells, wind turbines and water irrigation systems Online energy usage management; online energy usage management information services; consulting services in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency Communication services, namely, computer transmission of information for automating the energy management of residential and commercial buildings, namely, heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical appliances, electrical outlet fixtures, lighting fixtures, entertainment systems, security systems, photovoltaic cells, wind turbines and water irrigation systems Provision of information, advice and consultancy in relation to the production of energy, and the treatment, management, recycling, transformation and incineration of waste Networking of home controls, namely, wireless and wired lighting controls, thermostat and heating controls, rolling shutters and door controls, appliance controls, namely, oven, washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, lawn and garden irrigation controls, home audio and video controls; providing temporary use of non-downloadable thermostat and HVAC software for maximizing energy efficiency based upon adaptive algorithms which factor in different behaviors, environmental factors and hardware systems; providing temporary use of non-downloadable thermostat and HVAC software for the automated management of the heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical appliances, electrical outlet fixtures and lighting fixtures of residential and commercial buildings; design and development of automated home controller systems, namely, temperature, humidity, and electrical controllers; design and development of automated home controller systems, namely, temperature, humidity and electrical controllers
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Carbon monoxide detecting system for internal combustion engine-based machines
An internal combustion engine-based system includes an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine-based system includes an engine interrupt connected to the engine. The engine interrupt is configured to selectively stop the operation of the engine. The internal combustion engine-based system includes a controller in communication with the engine interrupt. The internal combustion engine-based system includes a carbon monoxide detector in communication with the controller. The controller uses the engine interrupt to stop the operation of the engine when the carbon monoxide detector provides the controller with signals that are representative of a carbon monoxide level proximate the internal combustion engine that together form a trend of building carbon monoxide amounts over a set time interval.
F02D 17/04 - Controlling engines by cutting-out individual cylindersRendering engines inoperative or idling rendering engines inoperative or idling, e.g. caused by abnormal conditions
F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
F02D 41/04 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
F02B 77/08 - Safety, indicating, or supervising devices
A load shed module configured to be connected in series between a power supply and a load is disclosed. A separate load shed module is connected in series between each load and the power supply. The load shed module determines the frequency of the voltage supplied from the power supply. Based on the frequency, the load shed module determines if utility power is connected or if a generator is connected. If the generator is connected and the frequency of the voltage goes outside of a desired operating range for a preset time, the load shed module disconnects the load from the power supply. Each load shed module includes a priority setting and reconnects its corresponding load after a predetermined time corresponding to the priority setting.
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
G01R 11/04 - HousingsSupporting racksArrangements of terminals
G01R 11/06 - Magnetic circuits of induction meters
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Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for connecting, operating, and managing networked energy-related equipment consisting primarily of sensors, meters and gateways, in the internet of things, for the purpose of simplifying industrial connectivity and providing digital transformation solutions in the field of energy and utility space
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Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for connecting, operating, and managing networked energy-related equipment consisting primarily of sensors, meters and gateways, in the internet of things, for the purpose of simplifying industrial connectivity and providing digital transformation solutions in the field of energy and utility space
A deck height control system for use with a mower that has a deck positioned at a first height and is configured to support a blade motor. The control system includes an actuator that may be configured to vertically displace the deck from the first height to a second height. A deck system module may connect to the actuator and be capable of signaling the actuator, during operation, to displace the deck a particular deck distance in a particular vertical direction necessary to achieve the second height. The deck system module may further have a deck height memory capable of storing information relating to deck displacement activity. A control may connect to the deck system module and be capable of signaling the particular deck distance and particular vertical direction to the deck system module when engaged by an operator. A battery-operated mower may include the deck height control system.
A smart current transformer for determining primary current or power consumption, by stepping down the primary current to a secondary current for subsequent measurement by a connected meter. The current transformer is provided with a connected non-volatile memory for storing calibration data (and optionally identification data) regarding that particular current transformer. The calibration data can include the gain error and/or phase delay for the current transformer, as determined from prior calibration testing of the current transformer. The calibration data may be communicated to or otherwise determined by the meter, and used to calibrate the measurement of the secondary current, in order to determine the primary current or power consumption. Also disclosed is a system and method utilising such a smart current transformer.
H01F 27/42 - Circuits specially adapted for the purpose of modifying, or compensating for, electric characteristics of transformers, reactors or choke coils
H01F 27/40 - Structural association with built-in electric component, e.g. fuse
G01R 35/02 - Testing or calibrating of apparatus covered by the other groups of this subclass of auxiliary devices, e.g. of instrument transformers according to prescribed transformation ratio, phase angle, or wattage rating
G01R 15/18 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using inductive devices, e.g. transformers
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(Based on Use in Commerce) Electronic devices, namely, energy consumption metering devices and energy generation metering devices for use in the fields of home energy consumption and solar generation; downloadable software and mobile applications to access real time and historical information about electrical usage, consumption, and production for use in the fields of home energy consumption and solar generation; (Based on Intent to Use) Electronic devices, namely, electrical energy utilization metering devices and downloadable software for tracking, monitoring and controlling energy consumption in the fields of home energy consumption and solar generation Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for tracking, monitoring and controlling energy consumption in the fields of home energy consumption and solar generation
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(1) Computer hardware for thermostats comprised of wire-based and wireless transmitters, wireless receivers, electric sensors, keypads, electric switches, electrical controllers, computer network hubs, network routers, remote controls for thermostats, connection cables, optical data links, power adapters, cable connectors, electronic display interfaces, junction boxes, electric light dimmers, and lighting ballasts; climate control systems consisting of digital thermostats, air conditioning, heating, ventilation and drying control devices; thermostats; home and office automation systems comprising wireless and wired controllers, controlled devices, and software for lighting, HVAC, security, safety and other home and office monitoring and control applications; home and office electrical power automation systems comprising wireless and wired controllers, controlled devices, and software for appliances, lighting, HVAC, security and other home and office electrical power monitoring and control applications; light switches; light systems comprising light sensors and switches; computer software for automated management of residential and commercial buildings, namely, heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical appliances, electrical outlet fixtures, lighting fixtures, entertainment systems, security systems, photovoltaic cells, wind turbines and water irrigation systems; electronic integrated control system featuring hardware and software for automated management of residential and commercial buildings, namely, heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical appliances, electrical outlet fixtures, lighting fixtures, entertainment systems, security systems, photovoltaic cells, wind turbines and water irrigation systems (1) Online energy usage management; online energy usage management information services; consulting services in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency
(2) Communication services, namely, computer transmission of information for automating the energy management of residential and commercial buildings, namely, heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical appliances, electrical outlet fixtures, lighting fixtures, entertainment systems, security systems, photovoltaic cells, wind turbines and water irrigation systems
(3) Provision of information, advice and consultancy in relation to the production of energy, and the treatment, management, recycling, transformation and incineration of waste
(4) Networking of home controls, namely, wireless and wired lighting controls, thermostat and heating controls, rolling shutters and door controls, appliance controls, namely, oven, washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, lawn and garden irrigation controls, home audio and video controls; non-downloadable thermostat and HVAC software for maximizing energy efficiency based upon adaptive algorithms which factor in different behaviors, environmental factors and hardware systems; non-downloadable thermostat and HVAC software for the automated management of the heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical appliances, electrical outlet fixtures and lighting fixtures of residential and commercial buildings; design and development of automated home controller systems, namely, temperature, humidity, and electrical controllers; design and development of automated home controller systems, namely, temperature, humidity and electrical controllers
