Eric V Clifton

US Patent:

20120054125, Mar 1, 2012

Filed:

Sep 1, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/224279

Inventors:

ERIC DOUGLASS CLIFTON - San Marcos CA, US
Jonathan Howard Chasson - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

G01R 11/56
G06F 15/173
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

705412, 702122, 709223

Abstract:

A resource management and control system includes real-time visibility to energy and water consumption. The resource management platform is flexible and allows users to create a system to suit their individual needs, and to make changes to that platform as their needs change and new needs arise. The resource management and control system monitors electricity and gas consumption, solar production, and water use in real time. The control system includes a number of wireless access nodes for interfacing with the various systems within a property, and also includes monitoring, diagnostic and alerting capabilities. Billing system integration provides historical data for the cost of resource usage and production relative to time, geography and consumer service level agreements and allows the user the ability to directly correlate consumption behaviors with cost implications. Autonomously operating control processes are incorporated to automatically configure and control devices for optimal resource consumption and application.

US Patent:

20070099492, May 3, 2007

Filed:

Oct 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/590621

Inventors:

Eric Clifton - Escondido CA, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/60

US Classification:

439535000

Abstract:

Integrated service outlet housings that include at least one user access chamber and at least one component chamber substantially adjacent to the user access chamber are described. These housings are suitable for use with conventional construction framing materials and techniques. Each user access chamber is typically formed from a back wall and one or more sidewalls extending or protruding from the upper surface of the back wall. Component chambers are adapted for housing at least one service outlet, and also comprise a back wall and one or more sidewalls extending therefrom. Each component chamber also comprises at least one wire port, thus enabling the connection of the service outlet(s) disposed therein to the appropriate wiring.

US Patent:

20200232653, Jul 23, 2020

Filed:

May 24, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/604418

Inventors:

Eric Douglass Clifton - San Marcos CA, US
Adrian Chernoff - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

F24D 19/10
F24F 11/62
F24F 11/30
F24F 11/00

Abstract:

The wireless wall thermostat of the present invention utilizes a push-contact mechanical system that allows a user to raise or lower the temperature within a space by applying a force on the top or bottom center of the front of the thermostat, The perpendicular force applied by the user generates a moment arm around pivot connectors, which rotates the thermostat clockwise or counter-clockwise. When rotated clockwise or counter-clockwise, contact buttons attached to the back of the thermostat come into contact with the trigger tabs of a stationary trigger plate mounted to a wall through use of an electromagnetic attraction between a steel disc and a magnet. When the trigger tabs press the contact buttons, the contact buttons send a signal to the central processing unit of the thermostat's internal circuit board to modulate the temperature setting. In addition, the wireless wall thermostat can be detachable by utilizing a magnetic release smart mount.

US Patent:

20200161865, May 21, 2020

Filed:

Sep 13, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/570907

Inventors:

- San Marcos CA, US
Eric Douglass Clifton - San Marcos CA, US

International Classification:

H02J 3/32
G05F 1/66
H04L 12/28
H02J 7/00

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to energy storage and supply management system. The system may include one or more of a control unit, which is in communication with the power grid, and an energy storage unit that stores power for use at a later time. The system may be used with traditional utility provided power as well as locally generated solar, wind, and any other types of power generation technology. In some embodiments, the energy storage unit and the control unit are housed in the same chassis. In other embodiments, the energy storage unit and the control unit are separate. In another embodiment, the energy storage unit is integrated into the chassis of an appliance itself.

US Patent:

20200161866, May 21, 2020

Filed:

Sep 13, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/570921

Inventors:

- San Marcos CA, US
Eric Douglass Clifton - San Marcos CA, US

International Classification:

H02J 3/32
G05F 1/66
H04L 12/28
H02J 7/00

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to energy storage and supply management system. The system may include one or more of a control unit, which is in communication with the power grid, and an energy storage unit that stores power for use at a later time. The system may be used with traditional utility provided power as well as locally generated solar, wind, and any other types of power generation technology. In some embodiments, the energy storage unit and the control unit are housed in the same chassis. In other embodiments, the energy storage unit and the control unit are separate. In another embodiment, the energy storage unit is integrated into the chassis of an appliance itself.

US Patent:

20200112174, Apr 9, 2020

Filed:

Sep 13, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/570934

Inventors:

- San Marcos CA, US
Eric Douglass Clifton - San Marcos CA, US

International Classification:

H02J 3/32
G05F 1/66
H04L 12/28
H02J 7/00

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to energy storage and supply management system. The system may include one or more of a control unit, which is in communication with the power grid, and an energy storage unit that stores power for use at a later time. The system may be used with traditional utility provided power as well as locally generated solar, wind, and any other types of power generation technology. In some embodiments, the energy storage unit and the control unit are housed in the same chassis. In other embodiments, the energy storage unit and the control unit are separate. In another embodiment, the energy storage unit is integrated into the chassis of an appliance itself.

US Patent:

20170310110, Oct 26, 2017

Filed:

Jul 10, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/645855

Inventors:

- San Marcos CA, US
Eric Douglass Clifton - San Marcos CA, US

International Classification:

H02J 3/32
H02J 7/00
H02J 3/38
H02J 13/00
H04L 12/28
G05F 1/66
H02J 3/14
H04L 29/08
H02J 3/14
H02J 3/14
H02J 3/38
H02J 3/38
H04L 29/08

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to energy storage and supply management system. The system may include one or more of a control unit, which is in communication with the power grid, and an energy storage unit that stores power for use at a later time. The system may be used with traditional utility provided power as well as locally generated solar, wind, and any other types of power generation technology. In some embodiments, the energy storage unit and the control unit are housed in the same chassis. In other embodiments, the energy storage unit and the control unit are separate. In another embodiment, the energy storage unit is integrated into the chassis of an appliance itself.

US Patent:

20160329710, Nov 10, 2016

Filed:

Jul 1, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/201139

Inventors:

- San Marcos CA, US
Eric Douglass Clifton - San Marcos CA, US

International Classification:

H02J 3/32
H02J 7/00

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to energy storage and supply management system. The system may include one or more of a control unit, which is in communication with the power grid, and an energy storage unit that stores power for use at a later time. The system may be used with traditional utility provided power as well as locally generated solar, wind, and any other types of power generation technology. In some embodiments, the energy storage unit and the control unit are housed in the same chassis. In other embodiments, the energy storage unit and the control unit are separate. In another embodiment, the energy storage unit is integrated into the chassis of an appliance itself.