Patents by Inventor Stein Christiansen

Stein Christiansen 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED CHARGING OF ELECTRICALLY POWERED MOVING OBJECTS
    Publication number: 20120105002
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a base plate, one or more lifting mechanisms coupled to the base plate and configured to elevate the base plate, at least one connector coupled to the base plate, an insulation layer coupled to the base plate and at least one connector; one or more power inputs configured to allow electricity flow to or from the at least one connector; and a control unit coupled to the one or more power inputs and configured to control the flow of electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: ALEVO, INC
    Inventors: Jostein Eikeland, Stein Christiansen, Christopher Christiansen
  • MOBILE REGULATION AND CHARGING UNIT
    Publication number: 20120104996
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a connection unit configured to connect to a power line, a control arm coupled to the connection unit and capable of raising the connection unit for connection to the power line, a housing unit capable of storing one or more battery modules; and a control center configured to communicate with one or more entities, wherein the control center is further configured to initiate flow of electricity through the connection unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: ALEVO, INC
    Inventors: Jostein Eikeland, Stein Christiansen, Christopher Christiansen
  • Electric Gas Stations Having Range Extension and Grid Balancing
    Publication number: 20110133684
    Abstract: A system includes a plurality of rechargeable batteries, a housing in form of a storage facility configured to house the plurality of rechargeable batteries, and a bi-directional charger coupled to a power grid at one end and coupled to the plurality of rechargeable batteries at another end, and configured to charge the plurality of rechargeable batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: ALEVO, INC.
    Inventors: Jostein Eikeland, Stein Christiansen, Christopher Christiansen
  • Vehicle Utility Communication System
    Publication number: 20110106336
    Abstract: A charger configured to charge at least one battery used in transportation means or stationary equipment, includes a plurality of power connections configured to couple to a plurality of power sources. The charger is adapted to receive power from the plurality of power sources simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Alevo, Inc.
    Inventors: Jostein Eikeland, Stein Christiansen, Christopher Christiansen