Patents by Inventor Chris Michael Kava

Chris Michael Kava 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).

  • Systems and methods for delivery to a vehicle
    Patent number: 11915185
    Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein are configured to securely deliver items to a vehicle. In particular, a delivery is authenticated before access is provided to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Shevon Vannitamby, Chris Michael Kava
  • CHARGE ADAPTERS FOR ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20230173931
    Abstract: Electrified vehicle charging systems may be equipped with multiple charging interfaces. An exemplary charging system may include a charge adapter for allowing a single charge plug/connector/coupler to be split into multiple charge plugs/connectors/couplers for simultaneously utilizing each charging interface for charging a traction battery pack of the electrified vehicle. Use of the charge adapter can reduce charging times when only a single charge plug is available at a charging station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Lori Christine KOHRS, Shevon VANNITAMBY, Chris Michael KAVA, Michael PADGETT
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY TO A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220366363
    Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein are configured to securely deliver items to a vehicle. In particular, a delivery is authenticated before access is provided to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Shevon Vannitamby, Chris Michael Kava
  • Smart trailer classification system
    Patent number: 10189472
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for classification of the type and weight of a trailer being towed by a vehicle. The classification is based on a comparison between a real-time road gradient as determined by the vehicle system and an expected road gradient as determined from an off-board or an onboard map. Vehicle operations may be adjusted based on the classification of the attached trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Michael Kava, Mark Anthony Rockwell, Kent Hancock
  • Electrified vehicle with power dissipation feature
    Patent number: 9878703
    Abstract: An electrified vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an energy recovery mechanism, and a controller configured to selectively activate at least a battery cooling mode to dissipate excess power from the energy recovery mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Michael Kava, Kent Hancock, Angel Fernando Porras, Mark Anthony Rockwell, Justin Reuel Badger, Brett Allen Dunn
  • SMART TRAILER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170297563
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for classification of the type and weight of a trailer being towed by a vehicle. The classification is based on a comparison between a real-time road gradient as determined by the vehicle system and an expected road gradient as determined from an off-board or an onboard map. Vehicle operations may be adjusted based on the classification of the attached trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Chris Michael Kava, Mark Anthony Rockwell, Kent Hancock
  • ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE WITH POWER DISSIPATION FEATURE
    Publication number: 20170259806
    Abstract: An electrified vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an energy recovery mechanism, and a controller configured to selectively activate at least a battery cooling mode to dissipate excess power from the energy recovery mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Chris Michael Kava, Kent Hancock, Angel Fernando Porras, Mark Anthony Rockwell, Justin Reuel Badger, Brett Allen Dunn
  • Adjusting a hybrid vehicle cruise control speed
    Patent number: 9630622
    Abstract: An example method includes controlling a hybrid vehicle to maintain a set speed, and adjusting the set speed from a first value to a different, second value in response to a change in a road grade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Chris Michael Kava
  • ADJUSTING A HYBRID VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED
    Publication number: 20160009277
    Abstract: An example method includes controlling a hybrid vehicle to maintain a set speed, and adjusting the set speed from a first value to a different, second value in response to a change in a road grade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventor: Chris Michael Kava