Patents by Inventor Theodore Joseph Filippi

Theodore Joseph Filippi 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: 11787298
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to electrified vehicle charging systems that are equipped with multiple charging interfaces. An exemplary charging system may include a first charging interface, a second charging interface, an on-board charger module operably coupled to the first and second charging interfaces, and a control module configured to command the second charging interface to be isolated from the on-board charger module in response to a status change of a door of the first charging interface. The status of the door may be monitored by a sensor system of the charging system for determining whether or not to disable the second charging interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Mackenzie, Jonathan Barker, Theodore Joseph Filippi, William A. Paxton
  • Patent number: 11738660
    Abstract: An automotive controller drives a plurality of relays to a first position or a second position depending on which of a first port and second port, that are both arranged to provide electrical power, has greater electrical power such that a traction battery receives current from the one of the first port and second port delivering the greater electrical power but not the other of the first port and second port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Mackenzie, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Jonathan Barker, William Arthur Paxton, Christopher W. Bell, John Marshall Penney
  • Publication number: 20220379766
    Abstract: An automotive controller drives a plurality of relays to a first position or a second position depending on which of a first port and second port, that are both arranged to provide electrical power, has greater electrical power such that a traction battery receives current from the one of the first port and second port delivering the greater electrical power but not the other of the first port and second port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin Mackenzie, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Jonathan Barker, William Arthur Paxton, Christopher W. Bell, John Marshall Penney
  • Patent number: 11424636
    Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a converter configured to, responsive to a first signal from a first adaptor indicating a first plug type having a first electrical parameter configuration, output power to the adaptor according to the first electrical parameter configuration, and responsive to a second signal from a second adaptor indicating a second plug type having a second electrical parameter configuration, output power to the adaptor according to the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore Joseph Filippi, Allan Roy Gale, Ke Zou, Jacek Brauner, Krishna Prasad Bhat, Michael W. Degner
  • Publication number: 20220126711
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to electrified vehicle charging systems that are equipped with multiple charging interfaces. An exemplary charging system may include a first charging interface, a second charging interface, an on-board charger module operably coupled to the first and second charging interfaces, and a control module configured to command the second charging interface to be isolated from the on-board charger module in response to a status change of a door of the first charging interface. The status of the door may be monitored by a sensor system of the charging system for determining whether or not to disable the second charging interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin MACKENZIE, Jonathan BARKER, Theodore Joseph FILIPPI, William A. Paxton
  • Patent number: 11173803
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a converter, outlets, and a switching arrangement electrically between the outlets and the converter. A controller is programmed to, responsive to a first request, operate the switching arrangement to electrically connect a line and a neutral to a first outlet and operate the converter to output single-phase power to the first outlet. Responsive to a second request, the controller is configured to operate the switching arrangement to electrically connect a plurality of lines and not the neutral to a second outlet, and operate the converter to output three-phase power to the second outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Krishna Prasad Bhat, Jacek Brauner, Xi Lu, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Ke Zou, Allan Roy Gale, Michael W. Degner
  • Patent number: 11148531
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a pair of power converters. The vehicle includes a socket having an array of power terminals arranged to accept outlets of different power terminal configurations to interconnect the pair therewith. The vehicle includes a panel having an outlet engaged with the socket. The panel includes a controller configured to communicate an electrical rating of the outlet via the socket to define a switching scheme for the pair. The communication is responsive to detecting panel and socket engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jacek Brauner, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Allan Roy Gale, Ke Zou, Krishna Prasad Bhat, Michael W. Degner
  • Patent number: 11084393
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a controller programmed to receive power outlet data from an interchangeable outlet panel via a communication channel and operate an inverter to supply power to the interchangeable outlet panel via a power interface according the power outlet data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jacek Brauner, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Allan Roy Gale, Ke Zou
  • Patent number: 11014451
    Abstract: A power converter cartridge for a vehicle includes a housing slidably insertable into a body cavity of the vehicle and including electrical outlets and coolant, data, and power interface ports configured to connect to corresponding ports of the cavity, a converter, and a controller configured to, responsive to a signal from the vehicle via the data port, cause the converter to convert power received from a traction battery of the vehicle via the power interface port to supply corresponding external loads connected to the outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ke Zou, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Jacek Brauner, Allan Roy Gale, Michael W. Degner
  • Publication number: 20200122580
    Abstract: A power converter cartridge for a vehicle includes a housing slidably insertable into a body cavity of the vehicle and including electrical outlets and coolant, data, and power interface ports configured to connect to corresponding ports of the cavity, a converter, and a controller configured to, responsive to a signal from the vehicle via the data port, cause the converter to convert power received from a traction battery of the vehicle via the power interface port to supply corresponding external loads connected to the outlets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Ke Zou, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Jacek Brauner, Allan Roy Gale, Michael W. Degner
  • Publication number: 20200122585
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a converter, outlets, and a switching arrangement electrically between the outlets and the converter. A controller is programmed to, responsive to a first request, operate the switching arrangement to electrically connect a line and a neutral to a first outlet and operate the converter to output single-phase power to the first outlet. Responsive to a second request, the controller is configured to operate the switching arrangement to electrically connect a plurality of lines and not the neutral to a second outlet, and operate the converter to output three-phase power to the second outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Krishna Prasad BHAT, Jacek BRAUNER, Xi LU, Theodore Joseph FILIPPI, Ke ZOU, Allan Roy GALE, Michael W. DEGNER
  • Publication number: 20200114765
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a pair of power converters. The vehicle includes a socket having an array of power terminals arranged to accept outlets of different power terminal configurations to interconnect the pair therewith. The vehicle includes a panel having an outlet engaged with the socket. The panel includes a controller configured to communicate an electrical rating of the outlet via the socket to define a switching scheme for the pair. The communication is responsive to detecting panel and socket engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Jacek BRAUNER, Theodore Joseph FILIPPI, Allan Roy GALE, Ke ZOU, Krishna Prasad BHAT, Michael W. DEGNER
  • Publication number: 20200076217
    Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a converter configured to, responsive to a first signal from a first adaptor indicating a first plug type having a first electrical parameter configuration, output power to the adaptor according to the first electrical parameter configuration, and responsive to a second signal from a second adaptor indicating a second plug type having a second electrical parameter configuration, output power to the adaptor according to the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Theodore Joseph Filippi, Allan Roy Gale, Ke Zou, Jacek Brauner, Krishna Prasad Bhat, Michael W. Degner
  • Publication number: 20200062125
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a controller programmed to receive power outlet data from an interchangeable outlet panel via a communication channel and operate an inverter to supply power to the interchangeable outlet panel via a power interface according the power outlet data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Jacek BRAUNER, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Allan Roy Gale, Ke Zou
  • Patent number: 6534972
    Abstract: A position sensor and variable reluctance type controller interface circuit (10) is provided. The circuit (10) includes a position sensor (22) having an output terminal (OUT) and generating a position signal. A variable reluctance type controller (20), having an input bus (26), is electrically coupled to the position sensor (22) via a voltage divider circuit (24). The circuit (24) supplies a voltage differential output signal in response to the position signal to the input bus (26). A method of interfacing between the position sensor (22) and the controller (20) is also provided. The method includes generating a position signal. The reference voltage on the controller (20) is divided to an approximately fixed voltage level. The approximately fixed voltage level is supplied to a negative input terminal (INPUT−) on the variable reluctance type controller. The position signal is received on a positive input terminal (INPUT+) of the controller (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Robert Grabowski, Theodore Joseph Filippi
  • Patent number: 6069460
    Abstract: A method is provided for controlling an electro-hydraulic power assist steering system including a variable-speed electric motor for pumping hydraulic fluid in the system. The method includes monitoring vehicle speed, vehicle steering wheel angle, and vehicle steering wheel turning rate. A parking mode or a driving mode is selected based upon the monitored vehicle speed. The speed of the variable speed electric motor is controlled based upon the monitored vehicle steering wheel turning rate if the parking mode is selected. If the driving mode is selected, the speed of the variable speed electric motor is controlled based upon the monitored vehicle speed, vehicle steering wheel angle and vehicle steering wheel angle turning rate. Accordingly, a wide range of vehicle driving conditions are accommodated and vehicle fuel efficiency is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Robert Grabowski, Ross Maxwell Stuntz, Bernard Dale Baughn, Theodore Joseph Filippi