US 10,892,618 B1
Power Source Load ControlGeneral
US 10,892,618 B1
Power Source Load Control
Tech Center:
2800 Semiconductors/Memory, Circuits/Measuring and Testing, Optics/Photocopying, Printing/Measuring and Testing
Examiner:
Daniel J Cavallari
Art Unit:
2836 Electrical Circuits and Systems
Agent:
Inventors:
J. Carl Cooper
Assignee:
Priority:
05/26/12
Filed:
07/24/17
Granted:
01/12/21
Expiration:
05/08/33
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controlling the load presented to one or more power sources such as a power grid, backup power generator or solar panel is described. By selectively connecting, disconnecting, limiting and controlling various loads which are powered, the power grid service connection and power sources may be economically sized and operated while allowing reliability and convenience in selecting and powering loads. The control of the loads connected to the power sources is prioritized by various parameters including the power source operation parameters including load handling capability, type of load, load size, environmental factors, load usage during and subsequent to load connection, load priority and operator wishes. The control may also operate to facilitate transfer of power from one power source or load to another power source or load.