NON-FINAL OFFICE ACTION
Acknowledgements
1. This non-final Office Action addresses broadening reissue U.S. Application No. 19/079,149 (“instant application”). Examiners find the actual filing date of the instant application is April 30, 2021.
2. The instant application is a broadening reissue application of U.S. Patent No. 10,275,842, (“‘842 Patent”) issued April 30, 2019. The ‘842 Patent was filed on March 29,2017 as U.S. Application No. 15/473,240 (“240 Application”), titled “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING THE OPERATION OF AN ON-SITE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM TO CO-OPTIMIZE BATTERY DISPATCH”.
3. Examiners do not find any certificates of correction, ongoing/previous proceedings before the Office, or current ongoing litigation involving the ‘942 Patent.
4. The ‘942 Patent issued with claims 1-16 (“Patented Claims”). In the preliminary amendment filed March 13, 2025 ("MARCH 2025 CLAIM AMENDMENTS"), claims 17-34 are added.
5. Claims 17-34 are pending and examined and are grouped as follows:
claims 17-22;
claims 23-28; and
claims 19-34.
Priority Claims
6. Examiners find the instant application is claiming domestic priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 or 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. App. No. 15/360,335 (“’335 Application”) filed on Nov. 23, 2016, now Pat. No. 9,645,596.
7. Examiners find the instant application does not claim foreign priority.
8. Because the instant application claims domestic priority to ’335 Application, the presumed effective U.S. filing date of the instant application is March 29, 2017.
9. The instant application (“R3”) is a continuation of App. No. 18/380,922, which issued as RE50,382 (“R2”), which is a continuation of App. No. 17/246,213, which issued as RE49,731 (“R1”).
Specification Objections
10. The specification amendment filed March 13, 2025 are objected to because US App. No. 18/380,992 should be updated with the issued patent number, i.e., RE50,382, which issued on April 15, 2025. Correction is required.
Claim Objections
11. Claim 19 is objected to because of an apparent minor typographical error. Specifically, it appears that “cause the predicted site load” should be “causing the predicted site load,” as found in similar claims 25 and 31 that contains similar claim language.
Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 112
12. Claims 17-34 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112(b) as being indefinite for failing to particularly point out and distinctly claim the subject matter which the inventor or a joint inventor regards as the invention.
As to base claims 17, 23, and 29, the claim term “the site-level schedule” does not have an antecedent basis in the claim term “a set of site-level schedules” because it is one site-level schedule in the set of site-level schedules. The dependent claims are likewise rejected because of their dependency on the base claims.
To overcome this issue, Examiners recommend the following amendments:
In claim 17, amend the limitation as follows:
--receive the set of site-level schedules from the platform apparatus and store the set of site-level schedules locally.--
In claim 23, amend the limitation at line 16 as follows:
--transmitting the set of site-level schedules to the gateway device.--
In claim 29, amend the limitation at line 13 as follows:
--transmitting the set of site-level schedules to the gateway device.--
Double Patenting
13. Claims 17-34 rejected on the ground of nonstatutory double patenting as being unpatentable over claims 17-34 of R2. Although the claims at issue are not identical, they are not patentably distinct from each other because the instant claims are merely broader.
Instant Claims
Claims of RE50,382 (“R2”)
17. A system comprising: a platform apparatus; and an on-site gateway apparatus,
the platform apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause
the apparatus to:
calculate site load curves indicating predicted site load for each of one or more customers at each of a plurality of periods of a day with on-site energy assets within a given portfolio aggregation:
perform portfolio-level optimization as a function of the site load curves and a tariff library,
the portfolio-level optimization configured to segment the site load curves in accordance with tariff periods and other site-level restrictions;
generate a set of site-level schedules, as a function of the portfolio-level optimization and one or more site restrictions,
the set of site-level schedules configured to be provided to a gateway apparatus for facilitating the use of the on-site energy assets instead of grid-supplied electric consumption; and
the gateway apparatus comprising
at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to:
receive the site-level schedule from the platform apparatus and store that site-level schedule locally.
17. A system comprising:
a platform apparatus; and
an on-site gateway apparatus,
the platform apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to:
calculate site load curves indicating predicted site load for each of one or more customers at each of a plurality of periods of a day with on-site energy assets within a given portfolio aggregation;
perform portfolio-level optimization as a function of the site load curves and a tariff library,
the portfolio-level optimization configured to segment the site load curves in accordance with tariff periods and other site-level restrictions, and for each segment,
calculate and output a power consumption maximum threshold; generate a set of site-level schedules, as a function of the portfolio-level optimization and one or more site restrictions,
the set of site-level schedules configured to be provided to a gateway apparatus for facilitating the use of the on-site energy assets instead of grid-supplied electric consumption; and
the gateway apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to:
receive the set of site-level schedules from the platform apparatus and store the set of site-level schedules locally.
18. The system according to Claim 17, wherein
the on-site energy assets comprise energy storage resources and
the site-level restrictions comprise instructions on battery charging and discharging.
18. The system according to claim 17, wherein
the on-site energy assets comprise energy storage resources and
the site-level restrictions comprise instructions on battery charging and discharging.
19. The system according to Claim 18, wherein the computer program code of the gateway apparatus further comprises computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to:
facilitate, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control; and
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions permit charging,
cause the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption and
allowing charging of the energy storage resources to the extent that the predicted site load does not meet a scheduled maximum threshold.
19. The system according to claim 18, wherein the computer program code of the gateway apparatus further comprises computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to:
facilitate, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control; and
during a segment in which a customer's tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions permit charging,’
cause the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption and
allowing charging of the energy storage resources to the extent that the predicted site load does not meet a scheduled maximum threshold.
20. The system according to Claim 18, wherein the computer program code of the gateway apparatus further comprises computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to:
facilitate, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control; and
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
cause the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption and
disallowing charging of the energy storage resources.
20. The system according to claim 18, wherein the computer program code of the gateway apparatus further comprises computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to:
facilitate, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control; and
during a segment in which a customer's tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
cause the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption and
disallowing charging of the energy storage resources.
21. The system according to Claim 18, wherein the computer program code of the gateway apparatus further comprises computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to:
facilitate, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control and
during a segment a customer’s tariff or rate is greater than a pre-defined threshold and the site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
cause the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid- supplied electric consumption up to a scheduled maximum threshold and
causing any remaining portion of the predicted site load to be satisfied via electricity generation of the on-site energy asset and
preventing charging of the energy storage resources.
21. The system according to claim 18, wherein the computer program code of the gateway apparatus further comprises computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to:
facilitate, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control; and
during a segment a customer's tariff or rate is greater than a pre-defined threshold and the site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
cause the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption up to a scheduled maximum threshold and
causing any remaining portion of the predicted site load to be satisfied via electricity generation of the on-site energy asset and
preventing charging of the energy storage resources.
22. The system according to Claim 17, wherein the computer program code of the gateway apparatus further comprises computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to:
facilitate, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control; and
prevent net export to a grid, should that site restriction exist from utility, interconnection, or other regulations and requirements.
22. The system according to claim 17, wherein the computer program code of the gateway apparatus further comprises computer program code configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to:
facilitate, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control; and
prevent net export to a grid, should that site restriction exist from utility, interconnection, or other regulations and requirements.
23. A computer program product comprising at least one non-transitory computer- readable storage medium having computer-executable program code instructions stored therein, the computer-executable program code instructions comprising program code instructions for:
calculating site load curves indicating predicted site load for each of one or more customers at each of a plurality of periods of a day with on-site energy assets within a given portfolio aggregation;
performing portfolio-level optimization as a function of the site load curves and a tariff library,
the portfolio-level optimization configured to segment the site load curves in accordance with tariff periods and other site-level restrictions;
generating a set of site-level schedules, as a function of the portfolio-level optimization and one or more site restrictions,
the set of site-level schedules configured to be provided to a gateway apparatus for facilitating the use of on-site energy assets instead of grid-supplied electric consumption; and
transmitting the site-level schedule to a gateway device.
23. A computer program product comprising at least one non-transitory computer- readable storage medium having computer-executable program code instructions stored therein, the computer-executable program code instructions comprising program code instructions for:
calculating site load curves indicating predicted site load for each of one or more customers at each of a plurality of periods of a day with on-site energy assets within a given portfolio aggregation;
performing portfolio-level optimization as a function of the site load curves and a tariff library,
the portfolio-level optimization configured to segment the site load curves in accordance with tariff periods and other site-level restrictions;
generating a set of site-level schedules, as a function of the portfolio-level optimization and one or more site restrictions,
the set of site-level schedules configured to be provided to a gateway apparatus for facilitating the use of on-site energy assets instead of grid-supplied electric consumption; and
transmitting the site-level schedule to a gateway device.
24. The computer program product according to Claim 23, wherein
the on-site energy assets comprise energy storage resources and
the site-level restrictions comprise instructions on battery charging and discharging.
24. The computer program product according to Claim 23, wherein
the on-site energy assets comprise energy storage resources and
the site-level restrictions comprise instructions on battery charging and discharging.
25. The computer program product according to Claim 24, wherein the computer- executable program code further comprises program code instructions for:
facilitating, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control; and
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid- supplied electric consumption and
allowing charging of the energy storage resources to the extent that the predicted site load does not meet a scheduled maximum threshold.
25. The computer program product according to Claim 24, wherein the computer- executable program code further comprises program code instructions for:
facilitating, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control; and
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid- supplied electric consumption and
allowing charging of the energy storage resources to the extent that the predicted site load does not meet a scheduled maximum threshold.
26. The computer program product according to Claim 24, wherein the computer- executable program code further comprises program code instructions for:
facilitating, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control; and
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption and
dis-allowing charging of the energy storage resources.
26. The computer program product according to Claim 24, wherein the computer- executable program code further comprises program code instructions for:
facilitating, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control; and
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption and
dis-allowing charging of the energy storage resources.
27. The computer program product according to Claim 24, wherein the computer- executable program code further comprise program code instructions for:
facilitating, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control: and
during a segment a customer’s tariff or rate is greater than a pre-defined threshold and the site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption up to a scheduled maximum threshold and
causing any remaining portion of the predicted site load to be satisfied via electricity generation of the on-site energy asset and
preventing charging of the energy storage resources.
27. The computer program product according to Claim 24, wherein the computer- executable program code further comprise program code instructions for:
facilitating, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control: and
during a segment a customer’s tariff or rate is greater than a pre-defined threshold and the site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption up to a scheduled maximum threshold and
causing any remaining portion of the predicted site load to be satisfied via electricity generation of the on-site energy asset and
preventing charging of the energy storage resources.
28. The computer program product according to Claim 23, wherein the computer- executable program code further comprises program code instructions for:
facilitating, at a start time of a given segment: on-site asset control; and
preventing net export to a grid, should that site restriction exist from utility, interconnection, or other regulations and requirements.
28. The computer program product according to Claim 23, wherein the computer- executable program code further comprises program code instructions for:
facilitating, at a start time of a given segment: on-site asset control; and
preventing net export to a grid, should that site restriction exist from utility, interconnection, or other regulations and requirements.
29. A method comprising:
calculating site load curves indicating predicted site load for each of one or more customers at each of a plurality of periods of a day with on-site energy assets within a given portfolio aggregation:
performing portfolio-level optimization as a function of the site load curves and a tariff library,
the portfolio-level optimization configured to segment the site load curves in accordance with tariff periods and other site-level restrictions;
generating a set of site-level schedules, as a function of the portfolio-level optimization and one or more site restrictions,
the set of site-level schedules configured to be provided to a gateway apparatus for facilitating the use of the on-site energy assets instead of grid-supplied electric consumption; and
transmitting the site-level schedule to a gateway device.
29. A method comprising:
calculating site load curves indicating predicted site load for each of one or more customers at each of a plurality of periods of a day with on-site energy assets within a given portfolio aggregation;
performing portfolio-level optimization as a function of the site load curves and a tariff library,
the portfolio-level optimization configured to segment the site load curves in accordance with tariff periods and other site-level restrictions, and for each segment, calculate and output a power consumption maximum threshold;
generating a set of site-level schedules, as a function of the portfolio-level optimization and one or more site restrictions,
the set of site-level schedules configured to be provided to a gateway apparatus for facilitating the use of the on-site energy assets instead of grid-supplied electric consumption; and
transmitting the set of site-level schedules to a gateway device.
30. The method according to Claim 29, wherein
the on-site energy assets comprise energy storage resources and
the site-level restrictions comprise instructions on battery charging and discharging.
30. The method according to claim 29, wherein
the on-site energy assets comprise energy storage resources and
the site-level restrictions comprise instructions on battery charging and discharging.
31. The method according to Claim 30, further comprising:
causing, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control,
wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid- supplied electric consumption and
allowing charging of the energy storage resources to the extent that the predicted site load does not meet a scheduled maximum threshold.
31. The method according to claim 30, further comprising:
causing, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control,
wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
during a segment in which a customer's tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption and
allowing charging of the energy storage resources to the extent that the predicted site load does not meet a scheduled maximum threshold.
32. The method according to Claim 30, further comprising:
causing, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control,
wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption and
dis-allowing charging of the energy storage resources.
32. The method according to claim 30, further comprising:
causing, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control,
wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
during a segment in which a customer's tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption and dis-allowing charging of the energy storage resources.
33. The method according to Claim 30, further comprising:
causing, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control,
wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is greater than a pre-defined threshold and the site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption up to a scheduled maximum threshold and
causing any remaining portion of the predicted site load to be satisfied via electricity generation of the on-site energy asset and
preventing charging of the energy storage resources.
33. The method according to claim 30, further comprising:
causing, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control,
wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
during a segment in which a customer's tariff or rate is greater than a pre-defined threshold and the site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption up to a scheduled maximum threshold and
causing any remaining portion of the predicted site load to be satisfied via electricity generation of the on-site energy asset and
preventing charging of the energy storage resources.
34. The method according to Claim 29, further comprising:
preventing net export to a grid, should that site restriction exist from utility, interconnection, or other regulations and requirements.
34. The method according to claim 29, further comprising:
preventing net export to a grid, should that site restriction exist from utility, interconnection, or other regulations and requirements.
14. Claims 29-34 are rejected on the ground of nonstatutory double patenting as being unpatentable over claims 1-5 and 8 of R1. Although the claims at issue are not identical, they are not patentably distinct from each other because the instant claims are merely broader.
Instant Claims
RE49,731 (“R1”)
29. A method comprising:
calculating site load curves indicating predicted site load for each of one or more customers at each of a plurality of periods of a day with on-site energy assets within a given portfolio aggregation:
performing portfolio-level optimization as a function of the site load curves and a tariff library,
the portfolio-level optimization configured to segment the site load curves in accordance with tariff periods and other site-level restrictions;
generating a set of site-level schedules, as a function of the portfolio-level optimization and one or more site restrictions,
the set of site-level schedules configured to be provided to a gateway apparatus for facilitating the use of the on-site energy assets instead of grid-supplied electric consumption; and
transmitting the site-level schedule to a gateway device.
A method comprising:
calculating site load curves indicating predicted site load of a customer at each of a plurality of periods of a day as a function of one or more of historical meter and billing data, in consideration of other existing on-site generation resources, and market or weather data, for each of one or more customers with on-site energy assets within a given portfolio aggregation;
performing portfolio-level optimization as a function of the site load curves and a tariff library,
the portfolio-level optimization configured to segment the site load curves in accordance with tariff periods and other site-level restrictions, and for each segment, calculate and output a power consumption maximum threshold;
generating a set of site-level schedules, as a function of the portfolio-level optimization and one or more site restrictions,
the set of site-level schedules configured to be provided to a gateway apparatus for facilitating the use of the on-site energy assets instead of grid-supplied electric consumption; and
transmitting the site-level schedule to a gateway device.
6. The method according to Claim 2, further comprising:
causing, at the start of a given segment, real-time or near real-time on-site asset control, wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
preventing net export to the grid caused by electricity generation of the on-site energy asset,
should that site restriction exist from utility, interconnection, or other regulations and requirements.
30. The method according to Claim 29, wherein
the on-site energy assets comprise energy storage resources and
the site-level restrictions comprise instructions on battery charging and discharging.
The method according to Claim 1, wherein
the on-site energy assets comprise energy storage resources and
the site-level restrictions comprise instructions on battery charging and discharging.
31. The method according to Claim 30, further comprising:
causing, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control,
wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid- supplied electric consumption and
allowing charging of the energy storage resources to the extent that the predicted site load does not meet a scheduled maximum threshold.
3. The method according to Claim 2,
causing, at the start of a given segment, real-time or near real-time on-site asset control,
wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption and
allowing charging of the energy storage resources to the extent that the predicted site load does not meet the scheduled maximum threshold.
32. The method according to Claim 30, further comprising:
causing, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control,
wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption and
dis-allowing charging of the energy storage resources.
4. The method according to Claim 2 further comprising:
causing, at the start of a given segment, real-time or near real-time on-site asset control, wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is less than a pre-defined threshold and site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption and
dis-allowing charging of the energy storage resources.
33. The method according to Claim 30, further comprising:
causing, at a start time of a given segment, on-site asset control,
wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is greater than a pre-defined threshold and the site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption up to a scheduled maximum threshold and
causing any remaining portion of the predicted site load to be satisfied via electricity generation of the on-site energy asset and
preventing charging of the energy storage resources.
5. The method according to Claim 2 further comprising:
causing, at the start of a given segment, real-time or near real-time on-site asset control, wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
wherein the on-site asset control, further comprises:
during a segment in which a customer’s tariff or rate is greater than a pre-defined threshold and the site-level restrictions do not permit charging,
causing the predicted site load to be satisfied via grid-supplied electric consumption up to a scheduled maximum threshold and
causing any remaining portion of the predicted site load to be satisfied via electricity generation of the on-site energy asset and preventing charging of the energy storage resources.
34. The method according to Claim 29, further comprising:
preventing net export to a grid, should that site restriction exist from utility, interconnection, or other regulations and requirements.
8. The method according to Claim 1, further comprising:
preventing net export to a grid caused by user of the on-site energy assets, should that site restriction exist from utility, interconnection, or other regulations and requirements.
Allowable Subject Matter
15. While claims 17-34 are not in condition for allowance, they contain allowable subject matter.
As to claims 17-22, the prior art does not disclose or make obvious the following limitations in combination with the other limitations of base claim 17.
perform portfolio-level optimization as a function of the site load curves and a tariff library, the portfolio-level optimization configured to segment the site load curves in accordance with tariff periods and other site-level restrictions, and for each segment, calculate and output a power consumption maximum threshold; and
generate a set of site-level schedules, as a function of the portfolio-level optimization and one or more site restrictions, the set of site-level schedules configured to be provided to a gateway apparatus for facilitating the use of the on-site energy assets instead of grid-supplied electric consumption.
As to claims 23-28 and 29-34, the prior art does not disclose or make obvious the following limitations in combination with the other limitations of base claims 1 and 23.
performing portfolio-level optimization as a function of the site load curves and a tariff library, the portfolio-level optimization configured to segment the site load curves in accordance with tariff periods and other site-level restrictions, and for each segment, calculate and output a power consumption maximum threshold; and
generating a set of site-level schedules, as a function of the portfolio-level optimization and one or more site restrictions, the set of site-level schedules configured to be provided to a gateway apparatus for facilitating the use of the on-site energy assets instead of grid-supplied electric consumption.
Conclusion
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Signed:
/DEANDRA M HUGHES/Reexamination Specialist, Art Unit 3992
Conferees:
/CHRISTINA Y. LEUNG/Primary Examiner, Art Unit 3991
/H.B.P/
Hetul PatelSupervisory Patent Examiner, Art Unit 3992