Patents by Inventor James W Dandalides

James W Dandalides 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: 9180777
    Abstract: A fuel cell powered vehicle fuel storage system is disclosed having a suspension system, a fuel tank, and a support system, wherein the suspension system, fuel tank, and support system cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and the reaction loads of the suspension system and to maximize a volume of the fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: James W. Dandalides, David A. Young, Robert Metzenmacher
  • Patent number: 9061583
    Abstract: A fuel cell powered vehicle fuel storage system is disclosed having a suspension system, a fuel tank, and a support system, wherein the suspension system, fuel tank, and support system cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and the reaction loads of the suspension system and to maximize a volume of the fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: James W. Dandalides, David A. Young, Robert Metzenmacher
  • Publication number: 20150001839
    Abstract: A fuel cell powered vehicle fuel storage system is disclosed having a suspension system, a fuel tank, and a support system, wherein the suspension system, fuel tank, and support system cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and the reaction loads of the suspension system and to maximize a volume of the fuel tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: James W. Dandalides, David A. Young, Robert Metenmacher
  • Patent number: 8864175
    Abstract: A fuel cell powered vehicle fuel storage system is disclosed having a suspension system, a fuel tank, and a support system, wherein the suspension system, fuel tank, and support system cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and the reaction loads of the suspension system and to maximize a volume of the fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: James W. Dandalides, David A. Young, Robert Metzenmacher
  • Publication number: 20140054296
    Abstract: A fuel cell powered vehicle fuel storage system is disclosed having a suspension system, a fuel tank, and a support system, wherein the suspension system, fuel tank, and support system cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and the reaction loads of the suspension system and to maximize a volume of the fuel tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: James W. Dandalides, David A. Young, Robert Metzenmacher
  • Patent number: 8465057
    Abstract: A fuel cell powered vehicle fuel storage system is disclosed having a suspension system, a fuel tank, and a support system, wherein the suspension system, fuel tank, and support system cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and the reaction loads of the suspension system and to maximize a volume of the fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: James W. Dandalides, David A. Young, Robert Metzenmacher
  • Patent number: 7829240
    Abstract: A fuel cell powered vehicle is disclosed having a fuel tank, wherein the fuel tank is disposed on an undercarriage of the vehicle and has a substantially conical shape to militate against interference with a function of a suspension system of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Young, James W. Dandalides
  • Publication number: 20100051625
    Abstract: A fuel cell powered vehicle fuel storage system is disclosed having a suspension system, a fuel tank, and a support system, wherein the suspension system, fuel tank, and support system cooperate to carry vehicle structural loads and the reaction loads of the suspension system and to maximize a volume of the fuel tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: James W. Dandalides, David A. Young, Robert Metzenmacher
  • Publication number: 20090068536
    Abstract: A fuel cell powered vehicle is disclosed having a fuel storage tank, wherein the fuel tank is disposed on an undercarriage of the vehicle and has a substantially ovoid shape to militate against interference with a function of a suspension system of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: David A. Young, James W. Dandalides, Sai Diwakar, Sheri L. Fraser
  • Publication number: 20080173283
    Abstract: A fuel cell powered vehicle is disclosed having a fuel tank, wherein the fuel tank is disposed on an undercarriage of the vehicle and has a substantially conical shape to militate against interference with a function of a suspension system of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: David A. Young, James W. Dandalides
  • Patent number: 7247398
    Abstract: A switching system and control method therefor are provided and implemented with a fuel cell stack system. The switching system enables fuel cell stacks to be connected in series for providing power to a power user while removing the particular disadvantages of a series circuit. In the event of a stack fault, the faulty stack may be bypassed, whereby the remaining stacks provide power to the power user at reduced capacity. The stack is continuously monitored and is reintroduced to the series circuit if the fault clears. If the fault reoccurs a predetermined number of times after the stack has been reintroduced, a “reduced capacity” mode is initiated. Additionally, in the event of a reduced or an increased current demand, stacks are selectively switched in and out of the series connection, for limiting the overall operation voltage range of the fuel cell stack system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Victor W Logan, James W Dandalides
  • Patent number: 6815106
    Abstract: A fuel cell system having a dynamically controlled pressure regulator for varying the backpressure on the system under varying ambient temperatures and pressures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: John P. Salvador, James W. Dandalides, William Henry Pettit
  • Publication number: 20040202901
    Abstract: A switching system and control method therefor are provided and implemented with a fuel cell stack system. The switching system enables fuel cell stacks to be connected in series for providing power to a power user while removing the particular disadvantages of a series circuit. In the event of a stack fault, the faulty stack may be bypassed, whereby the remaining stacks provide power to the power user at reduced capacity. The stack is continuously monitored and is reintroduced to the series circuit if the fault clears. If the fault reoccurs a predetermined number of times after the stack has been reintroduced, a “reduced capacity” mode is initiated. Additionally, in the event of a reduced or an increased current demand, stacks are selectively switched in and out of the series connection, for limiting the overall operation voltage range of the fuel cell stack system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Victor W. Logan, James W. Dandalides
  • Patent number: 6585805
    Abstract: Described is a method of conditioning a gas stream comprising passing the gas stream into a vessel 10 which contains a rotating enclosure 12 and which contains an apparatus 18 to rotate the enclosure, which enclosure is pressure sealed from the surrounding atmosphere and which is divided into a plurality of modulating zones 14, 16; treating the gas to modify its properties within the enclosures due to the presence of modulating materials 68 within the zones in the enclosure; and passing the modified gas to an outlet 24, 25 of the vessel. Also described is an apparatus for conditioning a plurality of gas streams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: William S. Wheat, Ronald J. Daum, James W. Dandalides
  • Publication number: 20030110945
    Abstract: Described is a method of conditioning a gas stream comprising passing the gas stream into a vessel 10 which contains a rotating enclosure 12 and which contains an apparatus 18 to rotate the enclosure, which enclosure is pressure sealed from the surrounding atmosphere and which is divided into a plurality of modulating zones 14, 16; treating the gas to modify its properties within the enclosures due to the presence of modulating materials 68 within the zones in the enclosure; and passing the modified gas to an outlet 24, 25 of the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: William S. Wheat, Ronald J. Daum, James W. Dandalides