William Francis Fulkerson

Author:

William J. Fulkerson

ISBN #:

0316736333

US Patent:

7426454, Sep 16, 2008

Filed:

Oct 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/972467

Inventors:

Karl-Heinz Otto Mertins - Davenport IA, US
William Francis Fulkerson - Bettendorf IA, US
Jerry Ray Halterman - Fort Collins CO, US
George Bailey Muehlbach - Fort Collins CO, US
Deepak Jugatram Joshi - Davenport IA, US

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

G06F 17/50

US Classification:

703 1, 703 2, 700291

Abstract:

A method for determining a location of a conversion device for converting wind energy into electrical energy comprises establishing a plurality of data layers, including at least a wind data layer and a transmission grid data layer. Each data layer contains attribute data that is associated with corresponding location data. The location data of one layer is aligned with the location data of other layers to form a composite layer. The composite layer is searched to identify the first compliant location data associated with a target value or a target value range of the attribute data for the wind data layer. The composite layer is searched to identify a second compliant location data associated with a target value or a target value range of the attribute data for the transmission grid data. The composite layer is searched to identify a third compliant location data associated with a target value or target value range of the attribute data for an additional data layer other than the wind data layer and the transmission grid data layer. The intersection of the first compliant location data, the second compliant location data, and the third compliant data is determined.

US Patent:

7447613, Nov 4, 2008

Filed:

Oct 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/972663

Inventors:

Karl-Heinz Otto Mertins - Davenport IA, US
William Francis Fulkerson - Bettendorf IA, US
Jerry Ray Halterman - Fort Collins CO, US
George Bailey Muehlbach - Fort Collins CO, US
Deepak Jugatram Joshi - Davenport IA, US

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

G06F 17/50

US Classification:

703 1, 700286

Abstract:

The entire right, title and interest in and to this application and all subject matter disclosed and/or claimed therein, including any and all divisions, continuations, reissues, etc. , thereof are, effective as of the date of execution of this application, assigned, transferred, sold and set over by the applicant(s) named herein to Deere & Company, a Delaware corporation having offices at Moline, Ill. , U. S. A. , together with all rights to file, and to claim priorities in connection with, corresponding patent applications in any and all foreign countries in the name of Deere & Company or otherwise.

US Patent:

7822582, Oct 26, 2010

Filed:

Oct 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/972602

Inventors:

Karl-Heinz Otto Mertins - Davenport IA, US
William Francis Fulkerson - Bettendorf IA, US
Jerry Ray Halterman - Fort Collins CO, US
George Bailey Muehlbach - Fort Collins CO, US
Deepak Jugatram Joshi - Davenport IA, US

Assignee:

Deere & Company - Moline IL

International Classification:

G06F 17/50

US Classification:

703 1, 703 2, 700291

Abstract:

A method and system determines a location of a conversion device for converting wind energy into electrical energy by considering both technical and economic viability factors. One or more qualified wind data regions are established within a geographic area. Each qualified wind data region meets or exceeds a wind velocity criteria over a requisite time period. Distribution accessible zones are established where a desired range of electrical energy is distributable via existing distribution infrastructure. Candidate regions are determined based on the overlap of the regions and the zones. Land data is obtained and is associated with the candidate region. The land data may comprise at least one of a land use and a holder of an interest in real property associated with the candidate region. A selector selects a preferential region, for placement of a conversion device, from the candidate regions based on a land data.

US Patent:

20050192827, Sep 1, 2005

Filed:

Oct 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/973719

Inventors:

Karl-Heinz Mertins - Davenport IA, US
William Fulkerson - Bettendorf IA, US
Jerry Halterman - Fort Collins CO, US
George Muehlbach - Fort Collins IA, US
Deepak Joshi - Davenport IA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705001000, 290044000, 700090000

Abstract:

A method and system facilitates the provision of a diverse supply of electrical energy from wind energy. One or more qualified wind data regions are established within a geographic area. Each qualified wind data region meets or exceeds a wind velocity criteria over a requisite time period. Accessible transmission and distribution zones are established where a desired range of electrical energy is potentially distributable to electricity purchasers or consumers via existing distribution infrastructure. Cross-correlation factors are determined for wind data associated with pairs of wind data regions within the geographic area. One or more candidate regions are determined based on the overlap of the regions and the zones. A selector selects distinct preferential regions, for placement of a conversion devices, from the candidate regions based on the distinct preferential regions being spatially separated from one another and having determined cross-correlation factors for wind data that are equal to or less than a minimum target cross correlation.

US Patent:

20050192859, Sep 1, 2005

Filed:

Oct 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/972738

Inventors:

Karl-Heinz Mertins - Davenport IA, US
William Fulkerson - Bettendorf IA, US
Jerry Halterman - Fort Collins CO, US
George Muehlbach - Fort Collins CO, US
Deepak Joshi - Davenport IA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705010000

Abstract:

A method and system relates to establishing or marketing a wind-powered electrical generation facility. One or more qualified wind data regions are established within a geographic area. Each qualified wind data region meets or exceeds a wind velocity criteria over a requisite time period. Accessible transmission and distribution zones are established where a desired range of electrical energy is potentially distributable to electricity purchasers or consumers via existing distribution infrastructure. One or more candidate regions are determined based on the overlap of the regions and the zones. Land data is obtained and is associated with the candidate regions. The land data may comprise at least one of a land use of the respective candidate region and an identity of a holder of an interest in real property associated with the candidate region. A selector selects a preferential region, for placement of a conversion device, from the candidate regions based on a land use data. A proposal is marketed to one or more holders of a real property interest in the preferential region.