Patents by Inventor Jeff Skorvpski

Jeff Skorvpski 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 electric powertrain with anti-idle function
    Patent number: 7665557
    Abstract: A method is provided for reducing engine idling time in a hybrid vehicle that includes a vehicle accessory and a hybrid powertrain having an engine, a generator operatively coupled to the engine, and an energy source. The method includes selectively powering the vehicle accessory using the energy source while the engine is not running, monitoring the energy source state of charge, selectively starting the engine when the energy source state of charge is less than or equal to a predetermined minimum state of charge, operating the engine driven generator to recharge the energy source to a predetermined maximum state of charge, and turning off the engine when the energy source state of charge is greater than or equal to the predetermined maximum state of charge. A hybrid electric vehicle power delivery system is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas A. Hughes, Jeff Skorvpski, Thomas R. Stover