Patents by Inventor John Rotondo

John Rotondo 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: 11817733
    Abstract: A portable power bank including a rechargeable battery may detect loss of capacity in the power bank battery. The power bank determines a nominal capacity of the power bank, and an actual capacity of the power bank, the actual capacity being less than the nominal capacity. The power bank compares the actual capacity to the nominal capacity to determine a health value of the power bank battery. When the power bank battery health value is at or below a threshold value, the power bank transmits an indication of the health value to a mobile computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: DURACELL U.S. OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan Bourilkov, John Rotondo, Francisco Jose Restrepo, Sergio Coronado Hortal
  • Patent number: 11710977
    Abstract: A portable power bank for charging a rechargeable device is described, and a dynamic charging efficiency is monitored while the power bank is charging the rechargeable device. Particularly, instantaneous power output of a battery of the power bank is compared to power received by a battery of the rechargeable device to determine efficiency. The charging of the rechargeable device by the power bank is interrupted and/or resumed based upon the charging efficiency at any given time, thereby preventing inefficient use of the power bank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: DURACELL U.S. OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Sergio Coronado Hortal, Francisco Jose Restrepo, John Rotondo
  • Publication number: 20230221377
    Abstract: A portable power bank including a rechargeable battery and/or a remote server may detect loss of capacity in the power bank battery. The power bank and/or remote server determines a nominal capacity of the power bank, and an actual capacity of the power bank, the actual capacity being less than the nominal capacity. The power bank and/or remote server compares the actual capacity to the nominal capacity to determine a health value of the power bank battery. When the power bank battery health value is at or below a threshold value, the power bank and/or remote server transmits an indication of the health value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Sergio Coronado Hortal, Francisco Jose Restrepo, John Rotondo
  • Patent number: 11668757
    Abstract: A portable power bank including a rechargeable battery and/or a remote server may detect loss of capacity in the power bank battery. The power bank and/or remote server determines a nominal capacity of the power bank, and an actual capacity of the power bank, the actual capacity being less than the nominal capacity. The power bank and/or remote server compares the actual capacity to the nominal capacity to determine a health value of the power bank battery. When the power bank battery health value is at or below a threshold value, the power bank and/or remote server transmits an indication of the health value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: DURACELL U.S. OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Sergio Coronado Hortal, Francisco Jose Restrepo, John Rotondo
  • Patent number: 11502528
    Abstract: A portable power bank and remote server are described, where a rechargeable device includes a rechargeable battery that receives electric charge from the power bank via an electrical connection. Systems and methods facilitate determination of a “number of potential rechargings” of the rechargeable device battery via the power bank, e.g., how many times the power bank can charge the rechargeable device battery to a desired fuel gauge (e.g., 100%) before the power bank is depleted. The number of potential rechargings is determined by the remote server based upon the desired fuel gauge of the rechargeable device, present fuel gauges of the rechargeable device and the power bank, and charging efficiency factors corresponding to the rechargeable device and the power bank, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: DURACELL U.S. OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Sergio Coronado Hortal, Francisco Jose Restrepo, John Rotondo
  • Publication number: 20220294251
    Abstract: A portable power bank for charging a rechargeable device is described, and a dynamic charging efficiency is monitored while the power bank is charging the rechargeable device. Particularly, instantaneous power output of a battery of the power bank is compared to power received by a battery of the rechargeable device to determine efficiency. The charging of the rechargeable device by the power bank is interrupted and/or resumed based upon the charging efficiency at any given time, thereby preventing inefficient use of the power bank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Sergio Coronado Hortal, Francisco Jose Restrepo, John Rotondo
  • Publication number: 20220291291
    Abstract: A portable power bank including a rechargeable battery and/or a remote server may detect loss of capacity in the power bank battery. The power bank and/or remote server determines a nominal capacity of the power bank, and an actual capacity of the power bank, the actual capacity being less than the nominal capacity. The power bank and/or remote server compares the actual capacity to the nominal capacity to determine a health value of the power bank battery. When the power bank battery health value is at or below a threshold value, the power bank and/or remote server transmits an indication of the health value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Sergio Coronado Hortal, Francisco Jose Restrepo, John Rotondo
  • Publication number: 20220294243
    Abstract: A portable power bank and remote server are described, where a rechargeable device includes a rechargeable battery that receives electric charge from the power bank via an electrical connection. Systems and methods facilitate determination of a “number of potential rechargings” of the rechargeable device battery via the power bank, e.g., how many times the power bank can charge the rechargeable device battery to a desired fuel gauge (e.g., 100%) before the power bank is depleted. The number of potential rechargings is determined by the remote server based upon the desired fuel gauge of the rechargeable device, present fuel gauges of the rechargeable device and the power bank, and charging efficiency factors corresponding to the rechargeable device and the power bank, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Sergio Coronado Hortal, Francisco Jose Restrepo, John Rotondo
  • Patent number: 11239672
    Abstract: A portable power bank for charging a mobile computing device is described, and a dynamic charging efficiency is monitored while the power bank is charging the mobile computing device. Particularly, instantaneous power output of a battery of the power bank is compared to power received by a battery of the mobile computing device to determine efficiency. The charging of the mobile computing device by the power bank is interrupted and/or resumed based upon the charging efficiency at any given time, thereby preventing inefficient use of the power bank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: DURACELL U.S. OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan Bourilkov, John Rotondo, Francisco Jose Restrepo, Sergio Coronado Hortal
  • Patent number: 11233412
    Abstract: A portable power bank and mobile computing device are described, where the mobile computing device includes a rechargeable battery that receives electric charge from the power bank via an electrical connection. Systems and methods facilitate determination of a “number of potential rechargings” of the mobile computing device battery via the power bank, e.g., how many times the power bank can charge the mobile computing device battery to a desired fuel gauge (e.g., 100%) before the power bank is depleted. The number of potential rechargings is determined based upon the desired fuel gauge of the mobile computing device, present fuel gauges of the mobile computing device and the power bank, and charging efficiency factors corresponding to the mobile computing device and the power bank, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: DURACELL U.S. OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan Bourilkov, John Rotondo, Francisco Jose Restrepo, Sergio Coronado Hortal
  • Publication number: 20210296914
    Abstract: A portable power bank for charging a mobile computing device is described, and a dynamic charging efficiency is monitored while the power bank is charging the mobile computing device. Particularly, instantaneous power output of a battery of the power bank is compared to power received by a battery of the mobile computing device to determine efficiency. The charging of the mobile computing device by the power bank is interrupted and/or resumed based upon the charging efficiency at any given time, thereby preventing inefficient use of the power bank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: DURACELL U.S. OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan Bourilkov, John Rotondo, Francisco Jose Restrepo, Sergio Coronado Hortal
  • Publication number: 20210296907
    Abstract: A portable power bank including a rechargeable battery may detect loss of capacity in the power bank battery. The power bank determines a nominal capacity of the power bank, and an actual capacity of the power bank, the actual capacity being less than the nominal capacity. The power bank compares the actual capacity to the nominal capacity to determine a health value of the power bank battery. When the power bank battery health value is at or below a threshold value, the power bank transmits an indication of the health value to a mobile computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: DURACELL U.S. OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan Bourilkov, John Rotondo, Francisco Jose Restrepo, Sergio Coronado Hortal
  • Publication number: 20210296917
    Abstract: A portable power bank and mobile computing device are described, where the mobile computing device includes a rechargeable battery that receives electric charge from the power bank via an electrical connection. Systems and methods facilitate determination of a “number of potential rechargings” of the mobile computing device battery via the power bank, e.g., how many times the power bank can charge the mobile computing device battery to a desired fuel gauge (e.g., 100%) before the power bank is depleted. The number of potential rechargings is determined based upon the desired fuel gauge of the mobile computing device, present fuel gauges of the mobile computing device and the power bank, and charging efficiency factors corresponding to the mobile computing device and the power bank, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: DURACELL U.S. OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan Bourilkov, John Rotondo, Francisco Jose Restrepo, Sergio Coronado Hortal
  • Patent number: 9762069
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a charger and a plurality of connectors such that a connector includes a switch and a connection between the charger and the connector. The charger is configured to direct a switch associated with one of the plurality of connectors to connect the connector with which it is associated to the charger. The charger is also configured to charge a device connected to the connector according to a type of battery detected in the device. A plurality of devices is charged using a prioritized charging scheme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: DURACELL U.S. OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan T. Bourilkov, George M. Cintra, David N. Klein, Leslie J. Pinnell, John Rotondo
  • Patent number: 9580899
    Abstract: Applicant's underground storm-pod structure is directed to a system for collecting and utilizing storm-water. A pod structure includes at least one pod member. This pod member's structure is defined by sidewall members, end flanges, sidewall interfacing members, an upper section base member, reinforcing members, and a slab member. The sidewall member and the end flange form an opening. A retention chamber formed within the pod member is structured to store liquid. Weep holes formed through the sidewall members permit liquid to flow between a partially-elliptically-shaped pathway and a corresponding chamber. The liquid retention chamber can be in further communication with an outlet mechanism, which is itself in communication with an external environment. In one embodiment, adjacent pod members are fixedly coupled with respect to each other by coupling corresponding flange members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Rotondo Environmental Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Rotondo, John A. Rotondo
  • Publication number: 20160369490
    Abstract: Applicant's underground storm-pod structure is directed to a system for collecting and utilizing storm-water. A pod structure includes at least one pod member. This pod member's structure is defined by sidewall members, end flanges, sidewall interfacing members, an upper section base member, reinforcing members, and a slab member. The sidewall member and the end flange form an opening. A retention chamber formed within the pod member is structured to store liquid. Weep holes formed through the sidewall members permit liquid to flow between a partially-elliptically-shaped pathway and a corresponding chamber. The liquid retention chamber can be in further communication with an outlet mechanism, which is itself in communication with an external environment. In one embodiment, adjacent pod members are fixedly coupled with respect to each other by coupling corresponding flange members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: RICHARD J. ROTONDO, JOHN A. ROTONDO
  • Patent number: 9111213
    Abstract: A method is provided for predictive modeling of a physical process in order to determine and implement a solution to the physical process. The method includes storing representations of relevant physical relationships, observations, and outcome probabilities related to the physical process in a memory of a computer, recursively analyzing the stored representations by the computer, and generating at least one tree structure that models the physical process, the tree structure including at least one root node, a plurality of decision nodes, and a plurality of end nodes. The method also includes determining a solution to the physical process based on criterion variables, by the computer using the tree structure of the physical process to arrive at an end node, and implementing a physical solution to the physical process, the physical solution being based on the determined solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventor: John Rotondo
  • Publication number: 20140129488
    Abstract: A method is provided for predictive modeling of a physical process in order to determine and implement a solution to the physical process. The method includes storing representations of relevant physical relationships, observations, and outcome probabilities related to the physical process in a memory of a computer, recursively analyzing the stored representations by the computer, and generating at least one tree structure that models the physical process, the tree structure including at least one root node, a plurality of decision nodes, and a plurality of end nodes. The method also includes determining a solution to the physical process based on criterion variables, by the computer using the tree structure of the physical process to arrive at an end node, and implementing a physical solution to the physical process, the physical solution being based on the determined solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventor: John ROTONDO
  • Patent number: 8645297
    Abstract: A method for using predictive modeling of a physical process in order to determine and implement a solution to the physical process. The method includes analyzing the physical process to determine the relevant physical relationships, observations, data, and outcome probabilities associated with the physical relationships of the physical process, and storing representations of the relevant physical relationships, observations, data and outcome probabilities in a memory of a computer. The method also includes recursively analyzing the stored representations by the computer, and generating at least one tree structure that models the physical process, the tree structure including at least one root node, a plurality of decision nodes, and a plurality of end nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: John Rotondo
  • Patent number: 8215790
    Abstract: A light-emitting product (for example, a flashlight) includes a first housing includes a light source for emitting light and a lens system that is adjustable in position relative to the light source. The second housing can be attached to the first housing and includes a power source for the light source. When the first housing and the second housing are attached, the first housing and the second housing can be moved relative to each other to adjust the position of the lens system relative to the position of the light source to focus the light from the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Bryan L. Hesse, John Rotondo, Michael L. O'Banion, Joseph Paul, David Mathieu