Patents by Inventor Matthew David Simonini

Matthew David Simonini 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).

  • Electric vehicle charging by adjusting charger current
    Patent number: 9321366
    Abstract: A method for charging an electric vehicle at a charging station may include electrically connecting the electric vehicle to the charging station, and determining a desired amount of energy to be provided to the electric vehicle at the charging station. The method may also include determining a layover time of the electric vehicle using a control system associated with the charging station. The layover time may be an amount of time the electric vehicle is expected to be positioned at the charging station. The method may also include calculating a charge current using the control system, wherein the charge current is a value of electric current that is needed to provide the desired amount of energy to the electric vehicle in a time period substantially equal to the layover time. The method may further include charging the electric vehicle using the calculated charge current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Proterra Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew David Simonini, Michael Walker, Mike Finnern, Seamus Timothy McGrath