Toyota Granted US Patent for Power Management Device

The USPTO has granted Toyota a patent for a power management device designed to manage power exchange in a virtual power plant. The device includes a processor that detects power system abnormalities and adjusts power exchange accordingly to suppress or prohibit power flow until recovery.

USPTO Grants Patent for Mobile Power Energy System

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12587012B2) for a compact energy system designed for recreational vehicles. The system integrates various power management components, including a transfer switch, DC-DC converter, solar charge controller, and battery management assembly.

USPTO Patent Granted for Power Supply Protection Circuit

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12587011B2) to SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLC for a substrate parasite reduction technique in power supply protection circuits. This invention aims to prevent malfunctions in high power integrated circuits used in automotive or industrial applications.

Volvo Patent for Battery Pack Overcurrent Fuse Control

The USPTO has granted Volvo Truck Corporation a patent for a method to control overcurrent fuses in a vehicle's battery pack energy storage system. The patent describes a system that monitors individual battery pack currents and the overall system current to activate fuses and prevent overcurrent conditions.

USPTO Patent Granted for Optical Power Beaming Receiver

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12587134B2) for a receiver designed for free-space optical power beaming. The patent, assigned to Raymond Hoheisel, details a device that converts light into electrical energy using photovoltaic elements and includes a light reflector.

USPTO Patent Granted for Cascade Activation Method and Mechatronic System

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12587119B2) for a cascade activation method and mechatronic system for simultaneous energy generation and consumption. The patent was assigned to OJMAR, S.A. and filed on August 27, 2024.

USPTO Patent Granted for DC-DC Converter Battery Charging

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12587104B2) for a DC-DC converter circuit designed for on-board battery charging devices. The patent was granted to MPS KOREA CO., LTD. and covers a system including first and second resonant converters, a phase shift full-bridge converter, and a controller.

USPTO Patent Granted for Boost Circuit and Power Supply

The USPTO has granted a new patent (US12587098B2) for a synchronous coupled boost circuit, a boost circuit, and a power supply apparatus. The patent was assigned to THINKING POWER TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) LIMITED and lists Zhenyuan Wu as the inventor. The patent details specific circuit configurations for improved power supply efficiency.

USPTO Patent Grant for Power Supply Control

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12587081B2) to VERMILLION POWER TECHNOLOGIES INC. for a new method of average current mode control of digital voltage sources. The patent, filed on April 6, 2023, and granted on March 24, 2026, details a digital control signal generation process based on output current and voltage feedback.

USPTO Patent Granted for Power Tool Battery Terminal Block Assembly

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12587069B2) to Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation for a power tool battery terminal block assembly. The patent describes an assembly that includes a heat sink to manage heat transfer away from the battery terminal, potentially improving tool performance and safety.