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Patent Applications by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC on January 30th, 2025

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC: 27 patent applications

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC has applied for patents in the areas of B60K35/00 (4), H01M50/204 (2), B60W50/14 (2), H01M10/625 (2), H01M10/613 (2) B60K35/00 (2), B60H3/024 (1), G01C21/3815 (1), H02K1/2766 (1), H02J1/082 (1)

With keywords such as: vehicle, battery, seat, portion, cells, light, lane, user, wireless, and having in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

20250033438. VEHICLE CABIN DEHUMIDIFICATION AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Devin C. Richardson of South Lyon MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60H3/02, B60H1/00, B60H1/32

CPC Code(s): B60H3/024



Abstract: a method of operating a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (hvac) system of a vehicle includes operating the hvac system in a heating mode to heat a supply airflow and direct the heated supply airflow into a passenger compartment of the vehicle; and selectably directing a flow of refrigerant through an evaporator of the hvac system to reduce a relative humidity of the supply airflow by condensing excess moisture out of the supply airflow at the evaporator.


20250033440. SUN VISOR RETAINER SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Richard Mark McFadden of Oxford MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Douglas R. Rosinski, JR. of Warren MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60J3/02

CPC Code(s): B60J3/023



Abstract: a vehicle sun visor system includes a visor and a visor retainer. the visor includes a receptacle having at least one catch. the visor retainer includes one or more detents configured to selectively engage the catch of the visor. the visor retainer includes a retainer head having a first retainer side including a first detent and a second retainer side formed on an opposite side from the first retainer side and including a second detent. the retainer head includes a first guide channel extending from a rear side to the first detent a second guide channel extending from the rear side to the second detent.


20250033468. MULTIPLEXED FLOATING AUTOSTEREOSCOPIC 3D DISPLAY_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Manoj Kumar Sharma of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas A. Seder of Fraser MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Joseph F. Szczerba of Grand Blanc MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Tzvi Philipp of Bet Shemesh (IL) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60K35/00, G02B30/56, G03H1/26, H04N13/32, H04N13/368, H04N13/383

CPC Code(s): B60K35/00



Abstract: a multiview campfire display includes a light source configured to emit a light beam and a spatial light modulator (slm) positioned to receive the light beam emitted by the light source. the holographic display also includes a user tracker configured to track the head and eyes of the vehicle occupants. the display also includes a controller in communication with the user tracker, the light source, and the slm. the controller is programmed to receive a eye-tracking signal from the user tracker and control a polarization optics of the light beam emitted by the light source and modulated by the slm to reroute the image encoded by the slm for the plurality of vehicle occupants based on the eye-tracking signal, thereby allowing each of the plurality of vehicle occupants to view the image.


20250033470. OPTICAL PATTERN TO PREVENT IMAGE NOISE FOR CAMERA INTEGRATED INTO DISPLAY_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Jonglee Park of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jodi Mary Jean Allen of Lake Orion MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael K. Larsen of Warren MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60K35/00

CPC Code(s): B60K35/00



Abstract: a vehicle includes a window having a display. the display includes a substrate, a light source disposed at a first location of the substrate, a light sensor disposed at a second location of the substrate, and a first optical medium disposed on the substrate over the light source. the first optical medium includes a surface at an angle that prevents light from the light source from passing through the first optical medium and into the light sensor.


20250033510. CHARGING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Matthew Edward Gilbert-Eyres of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Matt Neely of Rochester MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Eric T. Hosey of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Russell A. Patenaude of Macomb Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60L53/66, B60L53/65, B60L53/68, B60L58/13, B60L58/22

CPC Code(s): B60L53/66



Abstract: a charging control system for a vehicle includes a user device that includes a display and data processing hardware in communication with the display and executing a charging application that stores a charging profile, a vehicle profile, and saved charging options. the charging control system also includes a vehicle controller communicatively coupled to the user device via a network. the vehicle controller stores at least one of battery power, battery life, and battery capacity of a vehicle battery and is configured to update the vehicle profile of the charging application and provide charge options on the display. the charge options include at least one of a charge time, charging locations, and battery capacity when the charging application is executed on the data processing hardware.


20250033527. HEATING AND COOLING FOR A PARALLEL CONNECTED MIXED CHEMISTRY BATTERY PACK_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Shuonan Xu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jun-mo Kang of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Madhusudan Raghavan of West Bloomfield MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60L58/24, B60L50/64, B60L58/18, H01M10/42, H01M10/613, H01M10/625, H01M10/63, H01M10/6561, H01M10/658

CPC Code(s): B60L58/24



Abstract: a method for operating a vehicle includes drawing operational power from a first set of battery cells and providing heating/cooling to the first set of battery cells and not to a second set of battery cells to maintain the first set of battery cells within an operational temperature window in a first mode of operation. the method switches to a second mode of operation in response to a power assist request, and draws operational power from the first set of battery cells and a second set of battery cells and provides heating/cooling to maintain the first set of battery cells and the second set of battery cells within the operational temperature window during the second mode of operation.


20250033538. CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION WITH VEHICLE BELT CHECKING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Manuel Forero Rueda of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60N2/26

CPC Code(s): B60N2/268



Abstract: a measurement device for checking installation of a child seat on a vehicle seat includes a guide portion disposed along a vehicle seatbelt path across the child seat. the measurement device further includes a sensor portion disposed within the guide portion, and measuring a quantity of perpendicular compressive force applied by the seatbelt to the child seat, and an indicator in communication with the sensor portion. the indicator informs an operator of the quantity of perpendicular compressive force applied by the seatbelt to the child seat relative to a predetermined yield threshold.


20250033541. VEHICLE SEAT HAVING KNEEL FUNCTION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Joseph A. Krot of Lake Orion MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Walter Holzhueter of Southgate MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60N2/30

CPC Code(s): B60N2/309



Abstract: a seat assembly for a vehicle includes a seat including a seat base and a seat back, and a seat back hinge connecting the seat back to the seat back and configured to allow for rotation of the seat back relative to the seat base. a rail assembly is operably connected to the seat to guide a forward/aft adjustment of a position of the seat in a direction parallel to a direction of the rail assembly. a forward bracket operably connects the seat to the rail assembly at a forward portion of the seat, and a rearward bracket operably connects the seat to the rail assembly at a rearward portion of the seat. the rearward bracket is configured to selectably rotate about a rear rail pivot to selectably lower the rearward portion of the seat relative to the rail assembly.


20250033640. METHOD AND APPARATUS OF LANE-LEVEL ROAD CONGESTION APPLICATION TO ENHANCE VEHICLE NAVIGATION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Fan Bai of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael Wahlstrom of Wolverine Lake MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Donald K. Grimm of Utica MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Paul E. Krajewski of Warren MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Richard Gordon of Canton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Philip Mallinger of Shelby Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jason R. Ekelmann of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60W30/16, B60W30/18, B60W40/04, G08G1/01

CPC Code(s): B60W30/16



Abstract: a method to incorporate lane level road congestion to enhance vehicle navigation includes: collecting vehicle data from a fleet of vehicles; identifying a lane level distribution of multiple vehicles operating on a road having multiple lanes including a host vehicle; comparing the lane level distribution against a non-congested lane of the road; and identifying if a lane level congestion is occurring in at least one of the multiple lanes.


20250033658. FLOODWATER RISK ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Manoj Kumar Sharma of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Joseph F. Szczerba of Grand Blanc MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): B60W50/14, B60K35/00, B60Q1/50, B60W40/02, G01N21/39, G06V20/56

CPC Code(s): B60W50/14



Abstract: a floodwater risk assessment system for a vehicle includes one or more cameras oriented to collect image data of floodwater located along a roadway the vehicle is traveling along, a time-of-flight sensor system that directs a laser beam towards a plurality of target points disposed along the floodwater one or more controllers in electronic communication with the one or more cameras and the time-of-flight sensor system. the one or more controllers execute instructions to determine a risk associated with crossing the floodwater at each of the plurality of target points located along the floodwater based on a flow speed of the floodwater and a floodwater depth. the one or more controllers generate a notification indicating the risk associated with crossing the floodwater at the plurality of target points located along the floodwater.


20250034916. DOOR HANDLE LOCATOR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Hannah Elizabeth Wagner of Berkley MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Jacob Alan Bond of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Joseph F. Szczerba of Grand Blanc MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Akilesh Rajavenkatanarayanan of Macomb MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): E05B81/76, E05B77/00, E05B85/10

CPC Code(s): E05B81/76



Abstract: a door handle locator system for a vehicle includes one or more modalities that provide sensory feedback to a user indicating a location of a door handle that is part of a door of the vehicle. the door handle locator system also includes one or more controllers in electronic communication with the one or more modalities. the one or more controllers execute instructions to receive a wireless signal indicating a location of the user with respect to the vehicle. the one or more controllers determine the user is approaching the vehicle based on the location of the user with respect to the vehicle. in response to determining the user is approaching the vehicle, the one or more controllers instruct the one or more modalities to provide the sensory feedback to the user indicating the location of the door handle.


20250035205. MULTI-AXIS GEAR PILOTING CARRIER FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Matthew James Laskaska of Essexville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chi Teck Lee of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, James M. Hart of Belleville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Christopher Michael Kaminski of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Randal W. Arndt of White Lake MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): F16H57/021, F16H57/023

CPC Code(s): F16H57/021



Abstract: a number of variations disclosed may include a product which may include a carrier having piloting features for assembling multiple gear drives for use in an electric drive unit of a vehicle. a number of variations disclosed may include a method of assembling a portion of an electric drive unit utilizing a gear piloting carrier having piloting features for assembling multiple gear drives.


20250035439. MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ENERGY CELL_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Taylor R. Garrick of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Miguel A. Fernandez of Saint Claire Shores MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01B21/02, H02J7/00

CPC Code(s): G01B21/02



Abstract: a system for measuring a dimension of an energy cell includes a wire cable, a tensioning system, and a measurement system. the wire cable includes a first end and a second end, and is disposable about an outer periphery of an energy cell. the tensioning system includes a first tensioner attached to a first end of the wire cable and a second tensioner attached to a second end of the wire cable. the measurement system includes a first linear displacement transducer and a second linear displacement transducer that are in communication with a controller. the first linear displacement transducer is connected to the first tensioner, and the second linear displacement transducer is connected to the second tensioner. the measurement system is operative to determine a dimensional parameter of the energy cell.


20250035449. METHOD AND SYSTEM OF LANE-LEVEL ROAD CONGESTION IDENTIFICATION AND FORECASTING FOR NAVIGATION APPLICATION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Fan Bai of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael Wahlstrom of Wolverine Lake MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Donald K. Grimm of Utica MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Paul E. Krajewski of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Richard Gordon of Canton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01C21/34

CPC Code(s): G01C21/3415



Abstract: a method to identify lane-level road congestion includes: modeling a lane-level congestion evolution process as a 2-dimensional (2d) markov chain having multiple vehicles moving through a predetermined segment of a road; aggregating a volume of the multiple vehicles over a predetermined unit of time moving through the predetermined segment of a road; populating a lane congestion map identifying individual road lanes having differing levels of congestion; directing an output of the lane congestion map and an output of a lane congestion model to a lane routing engine; and identifying routes and route changes for a host vehicle to apply to improve a host vehicle estimated time of arrival (eta) at a predetermined finish location.


20250035462. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING OBJECTS RELATIVE TO A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Benjamin Tran of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Matthew E. Gilbert-Eyres of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, James Doherty of Canton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Kevin W. Owens of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01C21/36

CPC Code(s): G01C21/3697



Abstract: a method of tracking objects relative to a vehicle. the method includes identifying a route object list associated with a predetermined vehicle route. the route object list includes a list of objects to be taken on the vehicle for the predetermined vehicle route. at least one object associated with the vehicle with at least one sensor on the vehicle is identified to determine a current object list for the vehicle. the current object list is compared to the route object list associated with the predetermined route to identify at least one missing object from the current object list when compared to the route object list. a notification is provided to a user of the at least one missing object.


20250035463. CROWD-SOURCING LANE LINE MAPS FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Bo Yu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Gui Chen of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Fan Bai of Ann Arbor MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Shuqing Zeng of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Joon Hwang of Pflugerville TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Mason David Gemar of Cedar Park TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01C21/00, B60W60/00

CPC Code(s): G01C21/3815



Abstract: a method for crowd-sourcing lane line map data for a vehicle includes receiving a plurality of observations. the method also includes classifying the plurality of observations into a plurality of observation categories. each of the plurality of observation categories includes at least one of the plurality of observations. the method also includes determining a plurality of aligned point clouds based at least in part on the plurality of observations. one of the plurality of aligned point clouds corresponds to each of the plurality of observation categories. the method also includes determining a plurality of lane line maps based at least in part on the plurality of aligned point clouds. one of the plurality of lane line maps corresponds to each of the plurality of aligned point clouds. the method also includes updating a map database based at least in part on the plurality of lane line maps.


20250035692. INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT PREDICTION GENERATION_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Yue-Yun Wang of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Xiumei Guo of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Andrew C. Baughman of Northville MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Bryan Paul Jagielo of Linden MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G01R31/00, G01R31/36, G01R31/392, G01R31/396, H01M10/48

CPC Code(s): G01R31/007



Abstract: techniques are provided for generating an internal short circuit prediction of a battery cell. in one embodiment, the techniques involve receiving feature measurements of a plurality of cells, determining a snapshot moving average of the feature measurement of each of the plurality of cells based on a corresponding measurement window, determining a health indicator of each of the plurality of cells based on the respective snapshot moving averages, ranking a plurality of health indicators of the respective plurality of cells, wherein the plurality of health indicators is ranked by magnitude, determining a short circuit threshold value based on a second-ranked health indicator, and upon determining that a first-ranked health indicator exceeds the short circuit threshold value, generating a prediction of a short circuit in a cell corresponding to the first-ranked health indicator.


20250037424. CLASSIFICATION BY VISION-LANGUAGE MODEL WITH OPTIMIZED TEXT EMBEDDINGS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Roy Uziel of Herzliya (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Oded Bialer of Petah Tikva (IL) for gm global technology operations llc, Dan Levi of Ganei Tikvah (IL) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G06V10/764, G06F40/56, G06V10/774

CPC Code(s): G06V10/764



Abstract: herein, a technology that facilitates the optimization of vision-language (vl) based classifiers with text embeddings is discussed. the technology includes tuning the vl-based classifier employing a pre-trained image encoder of a visual-language model (vlm) for imaging embedding of pre-classified images and a pre-trained textual encoder of the vlm for textual embedding of a set of differing textual sentences. the technology further includes determining an optimized set of differing textual sentences of a superset of textual sentences. the optimized set of differing textual sentences has a minimal classification loss of the vl-based classifier when classifying the pre-classified images.


20250037474. IDENTIFYING PERSON OF INTEREST WITH AUGMENTED REALITY HEAD-UP DISPLAY_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Pallavi Gautam of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Joseph F. Szczerba of Grand Blanc MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Robert C. Jablonski of Rochester MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Thomas A. Seder of Fraser MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G06V20/58, B60K35/00, G02B27/01, G06F3/01, G06V40/10

CPC Code(s): G06V20/58



Abstract: a system for identifying a person of interest for an occupant within a vehicle with a head-up system includes a controller in communication with an external scene camera adapted to capture images of an external environment in proximity to the vehicle, identify at least one person of interest located within the external environment in proximity to the vehicle, characterize the at least one person of interest, determine appropriate augmentation graphics related to the identified at least one person of interest to be displayed for the occupant, and display, with the head-up display system, the augmentation graphics onto an inner surface of a windshield of the vehicle.


20250037517. SMART SYSTEMS AND CONTROL LOGIC FOR AUTOMATED SELF-DETECT AND VIOLATION-NOTIFICATION MODE FOR CONNECTED VEHICLES_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Baljeet S. Gill of Stouffville (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Lakshmi V. Thanayankizil of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Xu Fang Zhao of LaSalle (CA) for gm global technology operations llc, Frank C. Fisk of Lawrenceville GA (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): G07C5/00, B60W50/14

CPC Code(s): G07C5/008



Abstract: presented are vehicle systems and control logic for provisioning self-detection and violation-notification capabilities for connected vehicles, methods for making/using such systems, and vehicles equipped with such systems. a method of controlling operation of a host vehicle includes a resident or remote vehicle controller or network of controllers determining if a wireless communications device of the host vehicle has an active wireless connection with a remote computing node. if so, the vehicle controller(s) receive, from the remote computing node via the wireless communications device, a wireless message containing an emergency alert and culprit data indicative of a target vehicle. the vehicle controller(s) then parse the culprit data from the wireless message and analyze the parsed culprit data to determine if the host vehicle is the target vehicle. if so, the vehicle controller(s) responsively command one or more resident vehicle subsystems to automate one or more remediating actions for the emergency alert.


20250038256. NITRILE ADDITIVES FOR ELECTROLYTES OF BATTERIES INCLUDING LITHIUM- AND MANGANESE-RICH POSITIVE ELECTRODES_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Devendrasinh DARBAR of Sterling Heights MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Gongshin QI of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Chuanlong WANG of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Wei LI of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M10/0567, H01M10/052, H01M10/0569, H01M10/42

CPC Code(s): H01M10/0567



Abstract: a battery that cycles lithium ions includes a positive electrode and an electrolyte infiltrating the positive electrode. the positive electrode includes an electroactive material comprising a lithium-and manganese-rich oxide. the electrolyte includes an organic solvent, an inorganic lithium salt, and a nitrile additive.


20250038291. THERMAL RUNAWAY PROPAGATION MITIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Vincent E. Herrman of Clawson MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Wei Zeng of Oakland Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Anil Yadav of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Scott W. Lananna of Detroit MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M10/613, H01M10/625, H01M10/653, H01M50/204, H01M50/30

CPC Code(s): H01M10/613



Abstract: a rechargeable energy storage system (ress) for a vehicle having thermal runaway propagation mitigation includes at least two battery modules disposed within the ress. each battery module includes a plurality of battery cell groups, and a thermal barrier disposed at an end portion of each battery module. each thermal barrier extends along a width of the end portion of each battery module, and includes a plurality of openings having at least one opening aligned with each of the plurality of battery cell groups of each battery module, and a relief portion adjacent to each of the plurality of openings. the relief portions prevent hot gas and/or particles from venting through an opening adjacent to the relief portion when in a closed position, and allows the hot gas and/or particles to vent through the opening adjacent to the relief portion when in an open position.


20250038317. VENTING OF PRISMATIC BATTERY CELLS_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Diptak BHATTACHARYA of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Anil K. Sachdev of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ryan Patrick Hickey of Austin TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/169, H01M50/103, H01M50/119, H01M50/15, H01M50/159, H01M50/342

CPC Code(s): H01M50/169



Abstract: a battery cell comprises a battery cell stack including a anode electrodes; c cathode electrodes; and s separators, where a, c, and s are integers greater than one. an enclosure configured to house the battery cell stack includes a can body defining a first opening and a second opening at opposite ends of the can body; a lid portion joined to the first opening of the can body by a first brazed filler material that is arranged between the lid portion and the can body and that has a first melting temperature; and a bottom portion joined to the second opening of the can body.


20250038346. RECHARGEABLE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM WITH A UNIFIED CELL HOLDER VENT TRAY AND VENT TRAY COVER SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Mohammad Hamza KIRMANI of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Kyie James CLARE of Brighton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Ryan Patrick HICKEY of Austin TX (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Tyler TALASKI of Clarkston MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Anthony Michael COPPOLA of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Michael Victor PYRTKO of Femdale MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Xiaosong HUANG of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Evan David GRIFFITH of Pleasant Ridge MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Daniel Michael WANG of Royal Oak MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/342, H01M50/204, H01M50/249

CPC Code(s): H01M50/3425



Abstract: a battery pack for a vehicle includes a housing including at least one pack vent between an interior and an exterior of the housing. a plurality of battery cells are contained within the housing. a channel tray includes channel arrays having a plurality of vent openings each positioned in connection with a vent on each of the plurality of battery cells. the channel arrays are in connection with the at least one vent of the housing, wherein the channel system is enclosed from the rest of the volume of the pack and the plurality of vent openings are each provided with a vent cover.


20250038526. MULTI-FUNCTION CONVERTER UNIT_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Lei Hao of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Shuonan Xu of Troy MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H02J1/08, B60L53/20, H02M3/155

CPC Code(s): H02J1/082



Abstract: techniques are provided for activating a plurality of power features of a vehicle. in one embodiment, the techniques involve controlling a plurality of switches of a multi-function converter unit configuration to activate at least one of the plurality of power features of the vehicle, wherein the multi-function converter unit configuration includes a multi-function converter unit, at least one charge port, and a load.


20250038595. SEGMENTED INTERIOR PERMANENT MAGNET ELECTRIC MACHINE_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Mazharul Chowdhury of Canton MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Le Chang of Shelby Township MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, William Robert Jensen of Walled Lake MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Mohammad F. Momen of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Alan Del Rio of Clawson MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H02K1/276, H02K7/00

CPC Code(s): H02K1/2766



Abstract: an interior permanent magnet electric machine includes a stator and a rotor. the rotor features a rotor core with slots extending between its opposite ends. these slots contain a segmented magnet assembly, which includes magnet segments of different magnetic materials. the segmented magnet assembly may be divided radially, axially, circumferentially or combinations thereof and may include outer magnet segments made of the first magnetic material and inner magnet segments made of the second magnetic material. additionally, the segmented magnet assembly includes magnetic poles that are aligned in radial, axial, or circumferential directions.


20250039778. SELECTION OF OFFLOAD-OPPORTUNITY WIRELESS NETWORKS THAT RESPECT PERSONAL DATA_simplified_abstract_(gm global technology operations llc)

Inventor(s): Lakshmi V. Thanayankizil of Rochester Hills MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, James J. Kelly, III of Detroit MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc, Christopher J. Wieland of Novi MI (US) for gm global technology operations llc

IPC Code(s): H04W48/18, H04B17/318, H04W48/16

CPC Code(s): H04W48/18



Abstract: herein, a technology that facilitates the selection of offload-opportunity wireless networks that respects personal data is discussed. the technology includes tracking a wireless network environment of a parked vehicle and selecting qualifying candidate wireless networks to be an offload-opportunity wireless network. the technology further includes joining the selected wireless network in response to a user's affirmative confirmation.


GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC patent applications on January 30th, 2025

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