Patents by Inventor Craig T. Matsuno

Craig T. Matsuno 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: 11958380
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. The charging system includes multiple dispensers that each include one or more power modules that can supply power to any one of the dispensers at a time. A dispenser includes a first power bus that is switchably connected to one or more local power modules and switchably connected to one or more power modules located remotely in another dispenser. The one or more local power modules are switchably connected to a second power bus in the other dispenser. The dispenser includes a control unit that is to cause the local power modules and the remote power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the dispenser and the other dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: ChargePoint, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Quattrini, Jr., Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, Jr., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Publication number: 20240083298
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. The charging system includes multiple dispensers that each include one or more power modules that can supply power to any one of the dispensers at a time. A dispenser includes a first power bus that is switchably connected to one or more local power modules and switchably connected to one or more power modules located remotely in another dispenser. The one or more local power modules are switchably connected to a second power bus in the other dispenser. The dispenser includes a control unit that is to cause the local power modules and the remote power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the dispenser and the other dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Richard J. Quattrini, JR., Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, JR., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Patent number: 11813959
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. The charging system includes multiple dispensers that each include one or more power modules that can supply power to any one of the dispensers at a time. A dispenser includes a first power bus that is switchably connected to one or more local power modules and switchably connected to one or more power modules located remotely in another dispenser. The one or more local power modules are switchably connected to a second power bus in the other dispenser. The dispenser includes a control unit that is to cause the local power modules and the remote power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the dispenser and the other dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: CHARGEPOINT, INC.
    Inventors: Richard J. Quattrini, Jr., Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, Jr., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Publication number: 20230117407
    Abstract: A first dispenser receives a request to initiate charging service for charging an electric vehicle. The first dispenser determines an amount of power that is available for the charging service for charging the electric vehicle including determining an availability status of multiple power modules that are located in the first dispenser and a second dispenser. The first dispenser determines whether the available amount of power is enough to meet a requested or determined amount of power draw of the electric vehicle. If the available amount of power is not enough to meet the requested or determined amount of power draw of the electric vehicle, and if there is at least one of the power modules that is available, the first dispenser requests allocation of the available power module and charging service commences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Richard J. Quattrini, Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Publication number: 20220410734
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. A power cabinet includes multiple power modules that each are capable of supplying an amount of power to a dispenser. Multiple dispensers are coupled with the same power cabinet. A first power bus couples a first dispenser and switchably connects the power modules to the first dispenser; and a second power bus couples a second dispenser and switchably connects the power modules to the second dispenser. The power cabinet includes a control unit that is configured to cause the power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus and the second power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the first dispenser and the second dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, JR., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Patent number: 11433772
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. A power cabinet includes multiple power modules that each are capable of supplying an amount of power to a dispenser. Multiple dispensers are coupled with the same power cabinet. A first power bus couples a first dispenser and switchably connects the power modules to the first dispenser; and a second power bus couples a second dispenser and switchably connects the power modules to the second dispenser. The power cabinet includes a control unit that is configured to cause the power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus and the second power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the first dispenser and the second dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: CHARGEPOINT, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, Jr., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Publication number: 20220024345
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. The charging system includes multiple dispensers that each include one or more power modules that can supply power to any one of the dispensers at a time. A dispenser includes a first power bus that is switchably connected to one or more local power modules and switchably connected to one or more power modules located remotely in another dispenser. The one or more local power modules are switchably connected to a second power bus in the other dispenser. The dispenser includes a control unit that is to cause the local power modules and the remote power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the dispenser and the other dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Richard J. Quattrini, JR., Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, JR., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Publication number: 20220024346
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. The charging system includes multiple dispensers that each include one or more power modules that can supply power to any one of the dispensers at a time. A dispenser includes a first power bus that is switchably connected to one or more local power modules and switchably connected to one or more power modules located remotely in another dispenser. The one or more local power modules are switchably connected to a second power bus in the other dispenser. The dispenser includes a control unit that is to cause the local power modules and the remote power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the dispenser and the other dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Richard J. Quattrini, JR., Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, JR., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Patent number: 11148551
    Abstract: A first dispenser receives a request to initiate charging service for charging an electric vehicle. The first dispenser determines an amount of power that is available for the charging service for charging the electric vehicle including determining an availability status of multiple power modules that are located in the first dispenser and a second dispenser. The first dispenser determines whether the available amount of power is enough to meet a requested or determined amount of power draw of the electric vehicle. If the available amount of power is not enough to meet the requested or determined amount of power draw of the electric vehicle, and if there is at least one of the power modules that is available, the first dispenser requests allocation of the available power module and charging service commences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: CHARGEPOINT, INC.
    Inventors: Richard J. Quattrini, Jr., Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, Jr., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Patent number: 11135940
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. The charging system includes multiple dispensers that each include one or more power modules that can supply power to any one of the dispensers at a time. A dispenser includes a first power bus that is switchably connected to one or more local power modules and switchably connected to one or more power modules located remotely in another dispenser. The one or more local power modules are switchably connected to a second power bus in the other dispenser. The dispenser includes a control unit that is to cause the local power modules and the remote power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the dispenser and the other dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: CHARGEPOINT, INC.
    Inventors: Richard J. Quattrini, Jr., Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, Jr., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Publication number: 20200376980
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. The charging system includes multiple dispensers that each include one or more power modules that can supply power to any one of the dispensers at a time. A dispenser includes a first power bus that is switchably connected to one or more local power modules and switchably connected to one or more power modules located remotely in another dispenser. The one or more local power modules are switchably connected to a second power bus in the other dispenser. The dispenser includes a control unit that is to cause the local power modules and the remote power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the dispenser and the other dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Richard J. Quattrini, JR., Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, JR., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Publication number: 20200376981
    Abstract: A first dispenser receives a request to initiate charging service for charging an electric vehicle. The first dispenser determines an amount of power that is available for the charging service for charging the electric vehicle including determining an availability status of multiple power modules that are located in the first dispenser and a second dispenser. The first dispenser determines whether the available amount of power is enough to meet a requested or determined amount of power draw of the electric vehicle. If the available amount of power is not enough to meet the requested or determined amount of power draw of the electric vehicle, and if there is at least one of the power modules that is available, the first dispenser requests allocation of the available power module and charging service commences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Richard J. Quattrini, JR., Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, JR., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Patent number: 10744883
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. The charging system includes multiple dispensers that each include one or more power modules that can supply power to any one of the dispensers at a time. A dispenser includes a first power bus that is switchably connected to one or more local power modules and switchably connected to one or more power modules located remotely in another dispenser. The one or more local power modules are switchably connected to a second power bus in the other dispenser. The dispenser includes a control unit that is to cause the local power modules and the remote power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the dispenser and the other dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: CHARGEPOINT, INC.
    Inventors: Richard J. Quattrini, Jr., Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, Jr., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Publication number: 20190375308
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. A power cabinet includes multiple power modules that each are capable of supplying an amount of power to a dispenser. Multiple dispensers are coupled with the same power cabinet. A first power bus couples a first dispenser and switchably connects the power modules to the first dispenser; and a second power bus couples a second dispenser and switchably connects the power modules to the second dispenser. The power cabinet includes a control unit that is configured to cause the power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus and the second power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the first dispenser and the second dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, JR., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Patent number: 10160324
    Abstract: An electric vehicle charging station detects a property of a charging cable connected to the electric vehicle charging station and determines, based on the detected property, an ampere capacity of the charging cable. The electric vehicle charging station automatically sets a maximum amperage output of the electric vehicle charging station to not exceed the determined ampere capacity of the charging cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: CHARGEPOINT, INC.
    Inventors: David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, Darren Chin-Ho Kim, Price B. Terzis, Charles R. Geber, Craig T. Matsuno
  • Patent number: 10150380
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. A power cabinet includes multiple power modules that each are capable of supplying an amount of power to a dispenser. Multiple dispensers are coupled with the same power cabinet. A first power bus couples a first dispenser and switchably connects the power modules to the first dispenser; and a second power bus couples a second dispenser and switchably connects the power modules to the second dispenser. The power cabinet includes a control unit that is configured to cause the power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus and the second power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the first dispenser and the second dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: CHARGEPOINT, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, Jr., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Publication number: 20180001781
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. The charging system includes multiple dispensers that each include one or more power modules that can supply power to any one of the dispensers at a time. A dispenser includes a first power bus that is switchably connected to one or more local power modules and switchably connected to one or more power modules located remotely in another dispenser. The one or more local power modules are switchably connected to a second power bus in the other dispenser. The dispenser includes a control unit that is to cause the local power modules and the remote power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the dispenser and the other dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Richard J. Quattrini, JR., Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, JR., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Publication number: 20170274792
    Abstract: Dynamic allocation of power modules for charging electric vehicles is described herein. A power cabinet includes multiple power modules that each are capable of supplying an amount of power to a dispenser. Multiple dispensers are coupled with the same power cabinet. A first power bus couples a first dispenser and switchably connects the power modules to the first dispenser; and a second power bus couples a second dispenser and switchably connects the power modules to the second dispenser. The power cabinet includes a control unit that is configured to cause the power modules to switchably connect and disconnect from the first power bus and the second power bus to dynamically allocate the power modules between the first dispenser and the second dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Peter Vaughan, David Baxter, Carl F. Hagenmaier, JR., Patrick Kien Tran, Craig T. Matsuno, Gary A. Eldridge, Pasquale Romano
  • Publication number: 20160185244
    Abstract: An electric vehicle charging station detects a property of a charging cable connected to the electric vehicle charging station and determines, based on the detected property, an ampere capacity of the charging cable. The electric vehicle charging station automatically sets a maximum amperage output of the electric vehicle charging station to not exceed the determined ampere capacity of the charging cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: David BAXTER, Carl F. HAGENMAIER, Darren CHIN-HO KIM, Price B. TERZIS, Charles R. GEBER, Craig T. MATSUNO
  • Patent number: D892725
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: CHARGEPOINT, INC.
    Inventors: David Baxter, Darren Chin-Ho Kim, Peter H. Muller, Pasquale Romano, Richard Lowenthal, Carl F. Hagenmaier, Jr., Craig T. Matsuno, Milton T. Tormey, Anthony Watts Vastola, James M. Barbera, Price B. Terzis