Evans, Ii
Charles R. Evans, Ii, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20080314440 | PHOTOVOLTAIC COLLECTION SYSTEMS, FRICTION DRIVES, AND METHOD FOR TRACKING THE SUN AND AVOIDING WIND DAMAGE - Disclosed are photovoltaic collection systems, friction drives, and method for tracking the sun and avoiding wind damage without the use of complicated or expensive mechanical systems. In particular, disclosed is friction drive system for coupling a support beam supporting a photovoltaic collection assembly to a support pillar. The frictional drive system can include a plurality of wheels positioned for rotatably and pivotably coupling the support beam to the support pillar such that the support beam will slip with respect to the support pillar under application of a wind torque of a predetermined amount. Further, at least one motor can apply torques to the wheels for moving the support beam with respect to the support pillar. | 12-25-2008 |
20090126774 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR CONTROLLING ORIENTATION OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC COLLECTION SYSTEM TO TRACK APPARENT MOVEMENT OF THE SUN - The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for controlling orientation of a photovoltaic collection system to track apparent movement of the sun. According to one aspect, a method for controlling orientation of a photovoltaic collection system to track apparent movement of the sun using a photovoltaic-collection-system-derived tracking algorithm is provided. The method includes determining an initial orientation of a photovoltaic collection system. The method further includes automatically deriving, using output from the photovoltaic collection system as it tracks apparent movement of the sun across the sky caused by spinning of the earth on its axis and its orbit around the sun, a tracking algorithm for controlling orientation of the photovoltaic collection system to track the apparent movement of the sun. The method further includes controlling orientation of the photovoltaic collection system to track apparent movement of the sun using the photovoltaic-collection-system-derived tracking algorithm. | 05-21-2009 |
Charles Ross Evans, Ii, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20100163098 | RECEIVERS FOR CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - The present subject matter relates to receivers for concentrating photovoltaic systems and methods for fabricating such receivers. A receiver for a concentrating photovoltaic system can comprise a substrate, a plurality of electrical contact pads located on a first surface of the substrate, and a plurality of photovoltaic cells each having plurality of electrically conductive traces that are each electrically coupled to one of the electrical contact pads. In some embodiments, all of the conductive traces can be located on the back surface of the photovoltaic cells for conduction of electric current generated by the photovoltaic cells when illuminated. Alternatively, conductive traces can further be located on a front surface of the photovoltaic cells and can be electrically coupled to corresponding contact pads by electrical connectors. Regardless of the specific arrangement, the receivers can be fabricated using industry standard soldering techniques often used in the electronics industry. | 07-01-2010 |
James W. Evans, Ii, Bloomington, IN US
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20100305987 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A project management system comprising a first, second, third, fourth and fifth processing sequences embodied in a computer readable medium. The first processing sequence is operable to provide a user interface to display a plurality of alert indicia corresponding to a plurality of alert status of a plurality of project requirements. The second processing sequence is operable to convert an incomplete requirement to a complete requirement upon completion of a task corresponding to the incomplete requirement. The third processing sequence is operable to determine the alert status of the requirements of the plurality of projects based on a time difference between a current date and a target date corresponding to each requirement. The fourth and fifth processing sequences are operable override the alert status based on user selections. | 12-02-2010 |
20100306011 | Project Management System and Method - A project management system comprising a first, second, third, fourth and fifth processing sequences embodied in a computer readable medium. The first processing sequence is operable to provide a user interface to display a plurality of alert indicia corresponding to a plurality of alert status of a plurality of project requirements. The second processing sequence is operable to convert an incomplete requirement to a complete requirement upon completion of a task corresponding to the incomplete requirement. The third processing sequence is operable to determine the alert status of the requirements of the plurality of projects based on a time difference between a current date and a target date corresponding to each requirement. The fourth and fifth processing sequences are operable override the alert status based on user selections. | 12-02-2010 |
Joseph I. Evans, Ii, Miami, FL US
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20130117701 | System and Method for Coordinating a Multi-User Internet-Based Appointment Scheduler for Fashion and Related Arts - A computer network having software executing in an associated storage medium and related method, the computer network comprising a graphical user interface with the software. A member profile management interface has a dialogue for a member to create a member profile wherein the member inputs personal attributes. A project management interface has a dialogue for a project manager to create a project wherein the project manager inputs project details. A graphical displays a member's availability. A project view interface allows a member to view project details. A manager search interface allows a project manager to search for project employee candidates. A member search interface allows a member to search for a project. A booking request interface allows the project manager to request a member to accept employment for a project. A messaging interface with the software allows user's of the system to communicate with other users and project managers. | 05-09-2013 |
Steven Evans, Ii, Wyandanch, NY US
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20150218960 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CO-GENERATION - A co-generation apparatus for the generation of electricity from an external source of forced air is described in which the co-generation apparatus comprises a turbine, a generator, a co-generation control unit, and an adjustable standoff. The turbine is connected to the generator for the production of electricity. The generator interface electrically connects the generator to an electrical system. The co-generation control unit is connected to the turbine and generator interface. The forced air drives the turbine. The turbine can be positioned in a turbine housing that receives the forced air. An adjustable standoff is connected to the turbine. The standoff adjusts the position of the turbine relative to the forced air. | 08-06-2015 |
Steven Evans, Ii, Wyandich, NY US
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20120091710 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CO-GENERATION - A co-generation apparatus for the generation of electricity from an external source of forced air is described in which the co-generation apparatus comprises a turbine, a generator, a co-generation control unit, and an adjustable standoff. The turbine is connected to the generator for the production of electricity. The generator interface electrically connects the generator to an electrical system. The co-generation control unit is connected to the turbine and generator interface. The forced air drives the turbine. The turbine can be positioned in a turbine housing that receives the forced air. An adjustable standoff is connected to the turbine. The standoff adjusts the position of the turbine relative to the forced air. | 04-19-2012 |
Wade Evans, Ii, Rosenberg, TX US
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20100193187 | DOWNHOLE FLUID FILTER - An apparatus for testing a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, comprising a tool having a sample flow line an inlet disposed with the tool and configured to establish fluid communication between the formation and the sample flow line to draw a fluid sample into the sample flow line, and an active filter positioned in the sample flow line and providing a filter flow route and a bypass flow route in the sample flow line. | 08-05-2010 |
20120160514 | Auxiliary Flow Line Filter for Sampling Probe - An apparatus includes a downhole tool for conveyance in a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation. The downhole tool includes a focused sampling probe that includes a piston movable between an open position and a closed position, an auxiliary filter coupled to the piston, and a scraper that interfaces with the auxiliary filter. Movement of the piston may cause the auxiliary filter to move against the scraper. | 06-28-2012 |
20130220595 | Downhole Fluid Filter - An apparatus for testing a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, comprising a tool having a sample flow line an inlet disposed with the tool and configured to establish fluid communication between the formation and the sample flow line to draw a fluid sample into the sample flow line, and an active filter positioned in the sample flow line and providing a filter flow route and a bypass flow route in the sample flow line. | 08-29-2013 |
Wade Evans, Ii, Houston, TX US
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20110308787 | Downhole Fluid Filter - An apparatus for testing a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, comprising a tool having a sample flow line an inlet disposed with the tool and configured to establish fluid communication between the formation and the sample flow line to draw a fluid sample into the sample flow line, and an active filter positioned in the sample flow line and providing a filter flow route and a bypass flow route in the sample flow line. | 12-22-2011 |
Wade W. Evans, Ii, Rosenberg, TX US
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20100307769 | FLUID CONTROL MODULES FOR USE WITH DOWNHOLE TOOLS - Downhole tool fluid flow control apparatus including a first fluid valve between a first portion of a first flowline and a second portion of a second flowline. The first and second flowlines are adjacent each other. A second fluid valve is between a second portion of the first flowline and a first portion of the second flowline. The first and second fluid valves are controllable to cause fluid flow between the first portion of the first flowline and the second portion of the second flowline or between the first portion of the second flowline and the second portion of the first flowline. | 12-09-2010 |