Patents by Inventor Edmund Tworkowski

Edmund Tworkowski 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 with integral generator for auxiliary loads
    Patent number: 7658249
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Arthur J Buglione, Del C Schroeder, Edmund Tworkowski
  • Hybrid vehicle with integral generator for auxiliary loads
    Patent number: 7424925
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Chrysler LLC
    Inventors: Arthur J Buglione, Del C Schroeder, Edmund Tworkowski
  • Hybrid Vehicle With Integral Generator For Auxiliary Loads
    Publication number: 20070200428
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Arthur Buglione, Del Schroeder, Edmund Tworkowski
  • Hybrid Vehicle With Integral Generator For Auxiliary Loads
    Publication number: 20070151782
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Arthur Buglione, Thomas Moore, Gerald Cilibraise, Kathi Lee, Richard Reed, Del Schroeder, Robert Malcolm, Edmund Tworkowski, Kenneth Hartwig, Lewis Eanes, Glenn Lucas, Robert Davis, William Doolittle
  • Hybrid vehicle with integral generator for auxiliary loads
    Patent number: 7231994
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur J Buglione, Thomas S Moore, Gerald Cilibraise, Kathi S Lee, Richard G Reed, Jr., Del C Schroeder, Robert G Malcolm, Edmund Tworkowski, Kenneth Hartwig, Lewis Charles Eanes, Sr., Glenn E Lucas, Robert L Davis, William W Doolittle, III
  • Hybrid vehicle with integral generator for auxiliary loads
    Publication number: 20050109550
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Arthur Buglione, Thomas Moore, Gerald Cilibraise, Kathi Lee, Richard Reed, Del Schroeder, Robert Malcolm, Edmund Tworkowski, Kenneth Hartwig, Lewis Eanes, Glenn Lucas, Robert Davis, William Doolittle
  • Idle stop-start control method
    Patent number: 6817329
    Abstract: An idle stop-start control method includes initiating a monitoring system, determining if the engine is running, and monitoring the engine to detect a shut-down condition or a sustain condition. The method includes initiating the restarting of an engine based on the condition of input parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur J Buglione, Edmund Tworkowski, Jeffrey P Cherry
  • Capless fluid reservoir
    Patent number: 6810932
    Abstract: A seal within the filler neck of a fluid reservoir is configured to provide fluid channels into the reservior while in the at-rest position, but seals the filler neck when deformed by an externally directed insert in the filler neck. The seal is a hollow bulb with a frusto-conical surface spaced from a parallel frusto-conical surface of the filler neck by a plurality of ribs therebetween. The gap between the ribs, and between the surfaces of the seal and the filler neck, from fluid channels for replenishing the reservoir. A plunger inserted into the filler neck deflects the seal outwardly into contact with the filler neck, closing the fluid channels and preventing matter from entering the fluid reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: David Corven, Grigory Yezersky, Thomas S Moore, Gerald Cilibraise, Edmund Tworkowski, William W Doolittle, III
  • Idle stop-start control method
    Publication number: 20040089258
    Abstract: An idle stop-start control method includes initiating a monitoring system, determining if the engine is running, and monitoring the engine to detect a shut-down condition or a sustain condition. The method includes initiating the restarting of an engine based on the condition of input parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Arthur J. Buglione, Edmund Tworkowski, Jeffrey P. Cherry