Patents by Inventor Christopher B. Austin

Christopher B. Austin 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).

  • VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD WITH IN-VEHICLE DISPLAY OF CHARGE TIME AND REMOTE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20220238928
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD PROVIDING WIRELESS CHARGING SCREEN
    Publication number: 20220238931
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • WIRELESS CHARGING VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD WITH FEEDBACK
    Publication number: 20220238930
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD WITH A TIME DELAY FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20220216529
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD USING AN ESTIMATED LATEST TIME TO BEGIN CHARGING
    Publication number: 20220216532
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD WITH INTERRUPTION DETECTION AND SIGNAL TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20220216530
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD WITH USER-SELECTABLE OPERATION MODES
    Publication number: 20220216531
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD WITH REMOTE CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20220209318
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD WITH USER-SELECTABLE OPERATION MODES
    Publication number: 20220209313
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING BATTERY CHARGE THRESHOLD INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20220209315
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD DISPLAYING TOTAL COST
    Publication number: 20220209316
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD USING AN ESTIMATED LATEST TIME OF DAY
    Publication number: 20220209314
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD RECEIVING COST OF POWER DATA
    Publication number: 20220209317
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • VEHICULAR BATTERY CHARGER, CHARGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD WITH COMMUNICATION INDICATOR
    Publication number: 20220200066
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • Vehicular battery charger, charging system, and method with user-configurable alerts
    Patent number: 11355791
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • Vehicular battery charger, charging system, and method using data indicative of a cost of power
    Patent number: 11355792
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • Vehicular battery charger, charging system, and method with interruption detection
    Patent number: 11349157
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • Vehicular battery charger, charging system, and method
    Patent number: 11264652
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • Vehicular battery charger, charging system, and method with a time delay function
    Patent number: 11258110
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin
  • Vehicular battery charger, charging system, and method with user-selectable operation modes
    Patent number: 11258108
    Abstract: A vehicle battery charger and a vehicle battery charging system are described and illustrated, and can include a controller enabling a user to enter a time of day at which the vehicle battery charger or system begins and/or ends charging of the vehicle battery. The vehicle battery charger can be separate from the vehicle, can be at least partially integrated into the vehicle, can include a transmitter and/or a receiver capable of communication with a controller that is remote from the vehicle and vehicle charger, and can be controlled by a user or another party (e.g., a power utility) to control battery charging based upon a time of day, cost of power, or other factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B. Austin