John S Pifer

US Patent:

8212405, Jul 3, 2012

Filed:

Dec 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/950601

Inventors:

John S. Pifer - Easton CT, US
Andrew J. Edwards - Redding CT, US

Assignee:

OfficePower, Inc. - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

H02J 1/00
H02J 3/00

US Classification:

307 70, 307 80, 307 81, 307 85, 307 86, 307 87, 34028601, 34087002

Abstract:

Methods, systems, and apparatuses for alternate power delivery are provided. A metering assembly includes a power meter module. The power meter module includes a power control module and a power monitor. The power control module is coupled to a transfer switch that receives both primary power and alternate power. The transfer switch has an output coupled to an electrical circuit load. The power control module is configured to receive a request from the transfer switch for the alternate power to be supplied through the transfer switch to the electrical circuit load. The power control module is configured to enable the transfer switch to supply the alternate power to the electrical circuit load in response to the request. The power monitor is configured to determine an amount of the alternate power provided to the electrical circuit load. The power control module is configured to enable the alternate power to be decoupled from the electrical circuit load if the determined amount of the alternate power provided to the electrical circuit load is greater than a power trip setpoint.

US Patent:

20080103993, May 1, 2008

Filed:

Oct 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/586646

Inventors:

Joel R. Wilson - Weston CT, US
Joshua R. Wilson - Weston CT, US
Richard J. Slember - White Stone VA, US
Richard M. Kesselman - Westport CT, US
Andrew J. Edwards - Redding CT, US
John S. Pifer - Easton CT, US
Robert W. Jannino - Stamford CT, US
Joseph N. Allen - Fairfield CT, US
Stephen R. MacDonald - New York NY, US
Thomas D. Cunningham - Rowayton CT, US

Assignee:

OfficePower, L.L.C. - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

705412

Abstract:

A method for providing energy to a building using utility-compatible distributed generation equipment. In accordance with the method, a building owner leases space in a building to an energy provider. The energy provider installs or has installed utility-compatible distributed generation equipment in the leased space at no capital cost to the building owner, wherein the distributed generation equipment is capable of providing electric energy or both electric and thermal energy to the building. The energy provider also installs or has installed a gas delivery system that is capable of delivering natural gas from a gas utility interface to the distributed generation equipment in a manner that meets the gas pressure and volume requirements of the distributed generation equipment. The building owner uses the energy provided by the distributed generation equipment on a first use basis. The building owner pays the energy provider approximately the same amount for the energy provided by the distributed generation equipment that the building owner would have paid to a local utility or to a third party supplier and a local utility for the supply and delivery of the same amount of energy.

US Patent:

20090000302, Jan 1, 2009

Filed:

Jun 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/770274

Inventors:

Andrew J. Edwards - Redding CT, US
John S. Pifer - Easton CT, US

Assignee:

OfficePower, L.L.C. - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

F02M 21/00
F17D 1/00

US Classification:

60698, 137 14, 137583

Abstract:

A gas delivery system includes a gas booster module for delivering natural gas from a utility gas service to power generation equipment installed in or around a building in a manner that meets the minimum volume and pressure requirements of the power generation equipment. The gas delivery system advantageously uses pipe of a relatively small size for delivering gas to the power generation equipment, thereby substantially reducing installation costs and eliminating the need for a welded gas line. The gas delivery system also provides a control system that facilitates close control over the gas flow and ensures compliance with local building codes and safety regulations and requirements.

US Patent:

20120267951, Oct 25, 2012

Filed:

May 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/469328

Inventors:

John S. Pifer - Easton CT, US
Andrew J. Edwards - Redding CT, US

Assignee:

OfficePower, Inc. - Norwalk CT

International Classification:

H02J 9/00

US Classification:

307 23, 307 64

Abstract:

Systems and methods for power delivery to a load through a transfer switch are provided. The transfer switch has a first input terminal coupled to a source of a first power, a second input terminal coupled to a source of an alternate power, and an output terminal coupled to the load. A request is received from the transfer switch for the alternate power to be supplied through the transfer switch to the load. The alternate power is enabled to be supplied to the load through the transfer switch in response to the request. A power delivery system may include a first cabinet that houses a plurality of metering assemblies and a second cabinet that houses a load panel. Each metering assembly includes a power meter module that includes a power control module and a power monitor, with each power control module coupled to a corresponding transfer switch.