Patents by Inventor Michael E. Loftus

Michael E. Loftus 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).

  • Patent number: 9511676
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are presented to transfer energy between an energy storage device (ESD) at an electrified vehicle (EV) and an AC or DC external load such as an electric grid, appliance or power tool. A portable EVETA can engage an EV charge inlet couple an EV, and can provide an AC outlet, a grid interface and a DC connector for coupling external loads. An EVETA can be used at a remote construction site or campsite to power high current equipment, obviating the need to transport an electric generator. An EVETA can be configured for data and control communication with the EV to coordinate energy transfer. An EVETA can receive a predetermined ESD state of charge limit so that the transfer process can be terminated to preserve sufficient charge for EV return to a desired destination. A human machine interface enables user input reception and information display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael E. Loftus, John Proietty, Fazal U. Syed, Ben A. Tabatowski-Bush, Perry R. MacNeille
  • Publication number: 20150217656
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods are presented to transfer energy between an energy storage device (ESD) at an electrified vehicle (EV) and an AC or DC external load such as an electric grid, appliance or power tool. A portable EVETA can engage an EV charge inlet couple an EV, and can provide an AC outlet, a grid interface and a DC connector for coupling external loads. An EVETA can be used at a remote construction site or campsite to power high current equipment, obviating the need to transport an electric generator. An EVETA can be configured for data and control communication with the EV to coordinate energy transfer. An EVETA can receive a predetermined ESD state of charge limit so that the transfer process can be terminated to preserve sufficient charge for EV return to a desired destination. A human machine interface enables user input reception and information display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael E. Loftus, John Proietty, Fazal U. Syed, Ben A. Tabatowski-Bush, Perry R. MacNeille
  • Patent number: 4134325
    Abstract: A drum and pedal beater assembly in which a pair of beaters are connected to a pair of side-by-side pedals such that the performer can engage one pedal with his toe and the other pedal with his heel to independently operate the two beaters against a common drum skin. One pedal beater assembly has an adjustable length to accommodate the foot of the user. A pair of vertically adjustable rim clamps, each of which are rotatable through 360.degree., provide universal connectors to secure the adjustable drum beater to the drum rim in any desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1979
    Inventor: Michael E. Loftus