Patents by Inventor Christopher C. Hoyes

Christopher C. Hoyes 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).

  • Hybrid Vehicle Recharging System and Method of Operation
    Publication number: 20120019205
    Abstract: A system and method for recharging a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The system includes a controller that schedules the recharging of the vehicles on local electrical distribution networks. The system arranges the schedule to minimize the demand loading on the local distribution network to more efficiently operate power plants providing electrical power to the distribution networks. A system for collecting charges associated with the recharging of plug-in hybrid vehicles is also disclosed providing for prepaid utility accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Christopher C. Hoyes, Anthony F. Barna
  • Hybrid vehicle recharging system and method of operation
    Patent number: 8100206
    Abstract: A system and method for recharging a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The system includes a controller that schedules the recharging of the vehicles on local electrical distribution networks. The system arranges the schedule to minimize the demand loading on the local distribution network to more efficiently operate power plants providing electrical power to the distribution networks. A system for collecting charges associated with the recharging of plug-in hybrid vehicles is also disclosed providing for prepaid utility accounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
    Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Christopher C. Hoyes, Anthony F. Barna
  • HYBRID VEHICLE RECHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20100256830
    Abstract: A system and method for recharging a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The system includes a controller that schedules the recharging of the vehicles on local electrical distribution networks. The system arranges the schedule to minimize the demand loading on the local distribution network to more efficiently operate power plants providing electrical power to the distribution networks. A system for collecting charges associated with the recharging of plug-in hybrid vehicles is also disclosed providing for prepaid utility accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Christopher C. Hoyes, Anthony F. Barna
  • Hybrid vehicle recharging system and method of operation
    Patent number: 7792613
    Abstract: A system and method for recharging a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The system includes a controller that schedules the recharging of the vehicles on local electrical distribution networks. The system arranges the schedule to minimize the demand loading on the local distribution network to more efficiently operate power plants providing electrical power to the distribution networks. A system for collecting charges associated with the recharging of plug-in hybrid vehicles is also disclosed providing for prepaid utility accounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
    Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Christopher C. Hoyes, Anthony F. Barna
  • Hybrid vehicle recharging system and method of operation
    Patent number: 7693609
    Abstract: A system and method for recharging a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The system includes a controller that schedules the recharging of the vehicles on local electrical distribution networks. The system arranges the schedule to minimize the demand loading on the local distribution network to more efficiently operate power plants providing electrical power to the distribution networks. A system for collecting charges associated with the recharging of plug-in hybrid vehicles is also disclosed providing for prepaid utility accounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
    Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Christopher C. Hoyes, Anthony F. Barna
  • HYBRID VEHICLE RECHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20100023178
    Abstract: A system and method for recharging a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The system includes a controller that schedules the recharging of the vehicles on local electrical distribution networks. The system arranges the schedule to minimize the demand loading on the local distribution network to more efficiently operate power plants providing electrical power to the distribution networks. A system for collecting charges associated with the recharging of plug-in hybrid vehicles is also disclosed providing for prepaid utility accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Christopher C. Hoyes, Anthony F. Barna
  • HYBRID VEHICLE RECHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20100017044
    Abstract: A system and method for recharging a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The system includes a controller that schedules the recharging of the vehicles on local electrical distribution networks. The system arranges the schedule to minimize the demand loading on the local distribution network to more efficiently operate power plants providing electrical power to the distribution networks. A system for collecting charges associated with the recharging of plug-in hybrid vehicles is also disclosed providing for prepaid utility accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Christopher C. Hoyes, Anthony F. Barna
  • HYBRID VEHICLE RECHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20100012406
    Abstract: A system and method for recharging a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The system includes a controller that schedules the recharging of the vehicles on local electrical distribution networks. The system arranges the schedule to minimize the demand loading on the local distribution network to more efficiently operate power plants providing electrical power to the distribution networks. A system for collecting charges associated with the recharging of plug-in hybrid vehicles is also disclosed providing for prepaid utility accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Christopher C. Hoyes, Anthony F. Barna
  • HYBRID VEHICLE RECHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20100017043
    Abstract: A system and method for recharging a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The system includes a controller that schedules the recharging of the vehicles on local electrical distribution networks. The system arranges the schedule to minimize the demand loading on the local distribution network to more efficiently operate power plants providing electrical power to the distribution networks. A system for collecting charges associated with the recharging of plug-in hybrid vehicles is also disclosed providing for prepaid utility accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Christopher C. Hoyes, Anthony F. Barna
  • HYBRID VEHICLE RECHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION
    Publication number: 20090062967
    Abstract: A system and method for recharging a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The system includes a controller that schedules the recharging of the vehicles on local electrical distribution networks. The system arranges the schedule to minimize the demand loading on the local distribution network to more efficiently operate power plants providing electrical power to the distribution networks. A system for collecting charges associated with the recharging of plug-in hybrid vehicles is also disclosed providing for prepaid utility accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC.
    Inventors: A. Arthur Kressner, Christopher C. Hoyes, Anthony F. Barna