Patents by Inventor Clara Sekowski

Clara Sekowski 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).

  • Publication number: 20250346107
    Abstract: A retrofit vehicle including a hybrid power plat in place of a carbon-fuel based power plant comprises a frame, a tray, a deck, a battery system, a gas storage system, and a fuel cell system. The tray is coupled to the frame and defining an open top configured to receive a load. The deck is coupled to the frame forward at least a portion of the tray and at least partially defining a deck volume to receive components of the hybrid power plant. The batty system is mounted to the vehicle. The gas storage system is installed in a volume of the vehicle. The fuel cell system includes at least a first portion installed in a first wheel pocket of the retrofit vehicle and a second portion installed in a second wheel pocket of the retrofit vehicle. The first wheel pocket is configured to contain a fuel tank prior to retrofitting the retrofit vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua M. Sweere, Spencer M. Anunsen, Larissa Y. Kunz, Harlan Thomas Kuo, Alexis R. Humann, David T. Gerhardt, Krunal Desai, Peter Illsley, Clara Sekowski, Sarah Balles
  • Patent number: 12391109
    Abstract: A retrofit mining haul truck includes a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell/battery-based powerplant in place of a carbon fuel-based powerplant. The retrofit mining haul truck includes a frame, a tray coupled to the frame, and a deck coupled to the frame forward of at least a portion of the tray. A battery system is mounted to the deck of the retrofit mining haul truck. A hydrogen storage system (HSS) is installed in an engine bay volume of the retrofit mining haul truck. The engine bay was configured to contain a combustion engine (e.g., a diesel engine) prior to retrofitting the retrofit mining haul truck. At least a portion of a fuel cell system is installed in a wheel pocket of the retrofit mining haul truck. The wheel pocket was configured to contain a diesel tank prior to retrofitting the retrofit mining haul truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua M. Sweere, Spencer M. Anunsen, Larissa Y. Kunz, Harlan Thomas Kuo, Alexis R. Humann, David T. Gerhardt, Krunal Desai, Peter Illsley, Clara Sekowski, Sarah Balles
  • Publication number: 20250108681
    Abstract: A retrofit mining haul truck includes a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell/battery-based powerplant in place of a carbon fuel-based powerplant. The retrofit mining haul truck includes a frame, a tray coupled to the frame, and a deck coupled to the frame forward of at least a portion of the tray. A battery system is mounted to the deck of the retrofit mining haul truck. A hydrogen storage system (HSS) is installed in an engine bay volume of the retrofit mining haul truck. The engine bay was configured to contain a combustion engine (e.g., a diesel engine) prior to retrofitting the retrofit mining haul truck. At least a portion of a fuel cell system is installed in a wheel pocket of the retrofit mining haul truck. The wheel pocket was configured to contain a diesel tank prior to retrofitting the retrofit mining haul truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Applicant: First Mode Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua M. SWEERE, Spencer M. ANUNSEN, Larissa Y. KUNZ, Harlan Thomas KUO, Alexis R. HUMANN, David T. GERHARDT, Krunal DESAI, Peter ILLSLEY, Clara SEKOWSKI, Sarah BALLES
  • Patent number: 11958352
    Abstract: A retrofit mining haul truck includes a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell/battery-based powerplant in place of a carbon fuel-based powerplant. The retrofit mining haul truck includes a frame, a tray coupled to the frame, and a deck coupled to the frame forward of at least a portion of the tray. A battery system is mounted to the deck of the retrofit mining haul truck. A hydrogen storage system (HSS) is installed in an engine bay volume of the retrofit mining haul truck. The engine bay was configured to contain a combustion engine (e.g., a diesel engine) prior to retrofitting the retrofit mining haul truck. At least a portion of a fuel cell system is installed in a wheel pocket of the retrofit mining haul truck. The wheel pocket was configured to contain a diesel tank prior to retrofitting the retrofit mining haul truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: First Mode Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua M. Sweere, Spencer M. Anunsen, Larissa Y. Kunz, Harlan Thomas Kuo, Alexis R. HUmann, David T. Gerhardt, Krunal Desai, Peter Illsley, Clara Sekowski, Sarah Balles