Standby power system that predicts a need to supply power to a load to minimize start time of a generator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9197098
APP PUB NO 20140002032A1
SERIAL NO

13540118

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Some embodiments relate to a standby power system. The standby power system includes a sensor that is adapted to monitor a primary power source which provides power to a load. In some embodiments, the sensor may monitor characteristics of the power supplied by the primary power source 12 that may be used to sense abnormalities. The standby power system further includes a generator that is also adapted to supply power to the load. As an example, the generator may include an internal combustion engine that drives an alternator. The standby power system further includes a generator controller that operates the generator and exchanges data with the sensor. The generator controller predicts a need to supply power to the load based on data received from the sensor. The generator controller then acts to minimize a time to availability of the generator based on the prediction.

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  • KOHLER CO.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dorn, Douglas W Sheboygan Falls, US 20 204
Frampton, Isaac S Strattanville, US 88 543
Mauk, Richard A Sheboygan, US 24 310

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