Patents by Inventor Charles E. Gulash

Charles E. Gulash has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • System and method for optimizing use of a battery
    Patent number: 8359132
    Abstract: A battery optimization system and method for regulating and discharging a battery so as to optimize the use of the battery in accordance with the user's preference is provided. The battery optimization system includes a power source, a charging/discharging station connecting the battery with the power source, and a controller in communication with the charging/discharging station. The battery optimization system further includes an input operable to provide the user's preferences. The controller is also in communication with the battery and is operable to process battery and power source information along with user input to calculate an optimal charging/discharging cycle. The charging/discharging cycle is configured to charge or discharge the battery so as to optimize the use of the battery based upon the end user's preference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Laberteaux, Charles E. Gulash
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING USE OF A BATTERY
    Publication number: 20110313603
    Abstract: A battery optimization system and method for regulating and discharging a battery so as to optimize the use of the battery in accordance with the user's preference is provided. The battery optimization system includes a power source, a charging/discharging station connecting the battery with the power source, and a controller in communication with the charging/discharging station. The battery optimization system further includes an input operable to provide the user's preferences. The controller is also in communication with the battery and is operable to process battery and power source information along with user input to calculate an optimal charging/discharging cycle. The charging/discharging cycle is configured to charge or discharge the battery so as to optimize the use of the battery based upon the end user's preference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Laberteaux, Charles E. Gulash