USPTO Patent: Power Grid Plug-and-Play Auto-Discovery Techniques

The USPTO has published patent application US20260087565A1 detailing plug-and-play techniques for auto-discovery and configuration of intelligent electronic devices in power grids. The patent, assigned to GE Infrastructure Technology LLC, focuses on methods for device address determination, authentication, and data management within power substations.

Energy Accounting System Manages, Certifies Energy Transactions via Ledger

The USPTO has published a patent application for an energy accounting system that manages and certifies energy transactions using a ledger. The system aims to track energy through cryptographic certificates and generate reports for sustainability compliance.

Patent Application for Vehicle Rotating Part Measurement Assembly

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260085953A1, detailing a measurement assembly for determining characteristics of rotating parts in vehicle systems. The application was filed on September 23, 2025, by inventors from Sweden.

Patent Application: Keyboard Keys with Photovoltaic Panels

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260086653A1) for keyboard keys featuring integrated photovoltaic panels designed to charge the keyboard battery using ambient light. The application was filed by Dell Products L.P. and includes provisions for key value markings and backlighting.

Optical power transport coupler and alignment unit patent application

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260086299A1, for an optical power transport coupler and alignment unit. The application details a coupler assembly designed to connect an optical fiber cable to an optical power transport system, featuring a housing with a vacuum chamber and a lens to collimate a laser beam.

Patent Application: EIS Measurement Apparatus and Battery System

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260086163A1) for an electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurement apparatus and method, and a battery system. The application details a system for performing EIS measurements on battery cells during AC discharge, allowing for continuous impedance measurement even if a node voltage line is disconnected.

Rapid Prediction Method for Commutation Failure in HVDC Systems

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260086151A1) for a rapid prediction method and system for commutation failure in high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems. The invention, assigned to Shandong University, aims to improve prediction speed by integrating conventional and advanced commutation area information.

Patent Application: Low Voltage Power System for Transport Refrigeration Unit

The USPTO has published a new patent application (US20260084489A1) for a low-voltage power system designed for transport refrigeration units. The application, filed on December 2, 2025, details a system including an LVDC source and a distribution bus connected to key refrigeration components.

Method and System for Wireless Power Transmission In Space

The USPTO has published a new patent application detailing a method for wireless power transmission in space. The application describes a system using a constellation of transmitting satellites to beam energy to receiving targets, aiming to improve efficiency and mitigate solar eclipse periods.

Synchronizing Ground Power Units for Aircraft Engine Starting Systems

The USPTO has published a patent application detailing a method for synchronizing ground power units to supply combined energy for aircraft engine starting. The application, filed on June 27, 2025, describes a process where output signals from multiple ground power units are phased to increase available power.