Patents by Inventor Michael Menendez

Michael Menendez 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).

  • Publication number: 20230259977
    Abstract: A charging station for an electric vehicle determines that a first person is in proximity to the charging station and identifies whether the first person is a user of the charging station. In accordance with a determination that the first person is a user of the charging station, the charging station provides, using a first mode for selecting content for users of the charging station, first content for display. The charging station determines that a second person is in proximity to the charging station and identifies whether the second person is a user of the charging station. In accordance with the determination that the second person is not a user of the charging station, the charging station provides, using a second mode for selecting content distinct from the first mode for selecting content, second content for display. The second mode provides content for non-users of the charging station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Menendez, Scott Mercer
  • Publication number: 20230106851
    Abstract: An energy storage system (ESS) including a battery management system (BMS) arranged to monitor and control operations associated with charging and discharging electrical current from a storage element where the BMS is positioned within a cavity of a housing. A site controller coordinates operations of the ESS with a component of a power distribution system where the site controller is positioned within the housing's cavity. The storage element may include one or more battery cells. The ESS may include a frame defining the housing's cavity and including first and second side panels and a front access panel. The access panel may include at least one hinge in proximity to the first side panel where the hinge is arranged to prevent a portion of the hinge from extending beyond an edge of the first side panel as the access panel rotates from a closed position to an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Menendez, Sterling Gascon
  • Patent number: 11501338
    Abstract: A charging station for an electric vehicle determines that a first person is in proximity to the charging station and identifies whether the first person is a user of the charging station. In accordance with a determination that the first person is a user of the charging station, the charging station provides, using a first mode for selecting content for users of the charging station, first content for display. The charging station determines that a second person is in proximity to the charging station and identifies whether the second person is a user of the charging station. In accordance with the determination that the second person is not a user of the charging station, the charging station provides, using a second mode for selecting content distinct from the first mode for selecting content, second content for display. The second mode provides content for non-users of the charging station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Volta Charging, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Menendez, Scott Mercer
  • Patent number: 11132715
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described which provide targeted advertisements to a charging station for electric vehicles. A data collector records data associated with individuals near a charging station. A meter determines whether the charging station is being used to charge an electric vehicle. When the charging station is being used, a display displays advertisements targeted to the individuals. The targeted advertisements are selected from a database according to the data recorded by the data collector, and the database stores advertising content with discrete advertising segments that are electronically accessible. A processor is coupled to the data collector, the meter, and the display. The processor transmits the data recorded by the data collector, and receives the targeted advertisements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Volta Charging, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Menendez, Scott Mercer
  • Publication number: 20200175552
    Abstract: A charging station for an electric vehicle determines that a first person is in proximity to the charging station and identifies whether the first person is a user of the charging station. In accordance with a determination that the first person is a user of the charging station, the charging station provides, using a first mode for selecting content for users of the charging station, first content for display. The charging station determines that a second person is in proximity to the charging station and identifies whether the second person is a user of the charging station. In accordance with the determination that the second person is not a user of the charging station, the charging station provides, using a second mode for selecting content distinct from the first mode for selecting content, second content for display. The second mode provides content for non-users of the charging station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Menendez, Scott Mercer
  • Publication number: 20180232772
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described which provide targeted advertisements to a charging station for electric vehicles. A data collector records data associated with individuals near a charging station. A meter determines whether the charging station is being used to charge an electric vehicle. When the charging station is being used, a display displays advertisements targeted to the individuals. The targeted advertisements are selected from a database according to the data recorded by the data collector, and the database stores advertising content with discrete advertising segments that are electronically accessible. A processor is coupled to the data collector, the meter, and the display. The processor transmits the data recorded by the data collector, and receives the targeted advertisements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: Volta Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Menendez, Scott Mercer
  • Publication number: 20180232773
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described which provide targeted advertisements to a charging station for electric vehicles. A data collector records data associated with individuals near a charging station. A meter determines whether the charging station is being used to charge an electric vehicle. When the charging station is being used, a display displays advertisements targeted to the individuals. The targeted advertisements are selected from a database according to the data recorded by the data collector, and the database stores advertising content with discrete advertising segments that are electronically accessible. A processor is coupled to the data collector, the meter, and the display. The processor transmits the data recorded by the data collector, and receives the targeted advertisements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: Volta Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Menendez, Scott Mercer
  • Publication number: 20160042401
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described which provide targeted advertisements to a charging station for electric vehicles. A data collector records data associated with individuals near a charging station. A meter determines whether the charging station is being used to charge an electric vehicle. When the charging station is being used, a display displays advertisements targeted to the individuals. The targeted advertisements are selected from a database according to the data recorded by the data collector, and the database stores advertising content with discrete advertising segments that are electronically accessible. A processor is coupled to the data collector, the meter, and the display. The processor transmits the data recorded by the data collector, and receives the targeted advertisements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Menendez, Scott Mercer
  • Patent number: D844559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Volta Industries LLC
    Inventors: Scott A. Mercer, Michael A. Menendez, Christopher R. Ching, Raul G. Podesta
  • Patent number: RE48500
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: VOLTA CHARGING, LLC
    Inventors: Scott A. Mercer, Michael A. Menendez, Christopher R. Ching, Raul G. Podesta
  • Patent number: RE48837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: VOLTA CHARGING, LLC
    Inventors: Scott A. Mercer, Michael A. Menendez, Christopher R. Ching, Raul G. Podesta
  • Patent number: RE49540
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Volta Charging, LLC
    Inventors: Scott A. Mercer, Michael A. Menendez, Christopher R. Ching, Raul G. Podesta