Power system that operates in an exercise mode based on measured parameters

US9109565B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9109565-B2
Application numberUS-201313739374-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJan 11, 2013
Priority dateJan 11, 2013
Publication dateAug 18, 2015
Grant dateAug 18, 2015

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A power system may include a power generation component and a sensor configured to measure a parameter. The power system may also include a controller in communication with the power generation component and the sensor. The controller may be configured to run the power generation component in an exercise mode for a duration. The duration may be based on the measured parameter.

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What is claimed is: 1. A power system, comprising: a power generation component; a sensor configured to measure a parameter; and a controller in communication with the power generation component and the sensor, the controller configured to run the power generation component in an exercise mode where the power generation component is not supplying power for a duration, the controller determining the duration to run the power generation component in the exercise mode without sup…

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What does patent US9109565B2 cover?
A power system may include a power generation component and a sensor configured to measure a parameter. The power system may also include a controller in communication with the power generation component and the sensor. The controller may be configured to run the power generation component in an exercise mode for a duration. The duration may be based on the measured parameter.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Kohler Co
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification F02N11/0803. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 18 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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