Patents by Inventor Michael Gerard Rubbo

Michael Gerard Rubbo 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).

  • Methods and vehicle systems for selectively using energy obtained from a solar subsystem
    Patent number: 9156359
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an automobile electrical system including a solar subsystem. Components collect and store solar energy in an advanced energy storage subsystem including a base portion and, in some embodiments, a solar-energy buffer. The components use the solar energy selectively to meet vehicle loads, including selectively using one or more of: energy obtained directly from the solar subsystem; energy from the advanced energy storage system; and energy from a high-voltage energy converter such as an alternator or accessory power module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Venkata Prasad Atluri, Michael Gerard Rubbo, Larry D. Laws
  • Methods And Vehicle Systems For Selectively Using Energy Obtained From A Solar Subsystem
    Publication number: 20140095018
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an automobile electrical system including a solar subsystem. Components collect and store solar energy in an advanced energy storage subsystem including a base portion and, in some embodiments, a solar-energy buffer. The components use the solar energy selectively to meet vehicle loads, including selectively using one or more of: energy obtained directly from the solar subsystem; energy from the advanced energy storage system; and energy from a high-voltage energy converter such as an alternator or accessory power module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Venkata Prasad Atluri, Michael Gerard Rubbo, Larry D. Laws