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David Bruce Ouwerkerk

from Torrance, CA
Age ~68
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Also known as:
David B Ouwerkerk, David Yasna Ouwerkerk, David Te Ouwerkerk, Dave Ouwerkerk, Cory Ouwerkerk, Ian Ouwerkerk
Phone and address:
23323 Iris Ave, Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 326-9469
Related to:
Dennis Y Tsuji, 57James O'Neill, 86Jacqueline O'Neill, 85Robert O'Neill, 55Michael O'Neill, 54Robyn Armellino, 61
Connected to:
Richard J Ouwerkerk, 67Robert V Ouwerkerk, 70Anne E Ouwinga, 46Bethany L Ouwinga, 42Rottanak Ouy, 42Sophan Ouy, 78Alexander U Ouyang, 34Chenguang Ouyang, 43Christina Ouyang, 36Elaine Ouyang, 35

David Ouwerkerk Phones & Addresses

  • 23323 Iris Ave, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 326-9469
  • 2210 234Th St, Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 326-9469
  • Glendale, CA
  • Springville, CA
  • Los Osos, CA
  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • Tulare, CA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Lynbrook, NY

Work

Company: Global power electronics Jan 2011 Position: Director power / charging systems

Education

School / High School: University of California- Los Angeles, CA Jun 1980 Specialities: Masters of Science in Circuit Theory

Skills

Automotive

Interests

Flying • Private Pilot (With Instrument Rating)

Industries

Automotive

Resumes

Resumes

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Location:
Torrance, CA
Industry:
Automotive
Work:
Global Power Electronics since Jan 2011
Director - Power Sub-Systems and Charging
General Motors Jul 2000 - Jan 2011
Engineering Programs Manager
Education:
University of California, Los Angeles 1975 - 1978
Master of Science, Masters, Electrical Engineering
Skills:
Automotive
Interests:
Flying
Private Pilot (With Instrument Rating)
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David Ouwerkerk Torrance, CA

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Work:
Global Power Electronics

Jan 2011 to 2000
Director Power / Charging Systems
General Motors
Torrance, CA
Jul 2000 to Jan 2011
Engineering Programs Manager
Hughes Aircraft
El Segundo, CA
Oct 1977 to Jun 2000
Various
Education:
University of California
Los Angeles, CA
Jun 1980
Masters of Science in Circuit Theory
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
Jun 1978
Bachelors of Science

Publications

Us Patents

Thermal Security For Hybrid Vehicle Recharging Cable Plugs Device And Method

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US Patent:
7944667, May 17, 2011
Filed:
Jun 18, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/141703
Inventors:
David B. Ouwerkerk - Torrance CA, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
H02H 5/04
US Classification:
361106
Abstract:
A system is provided for interrupting current in an electrical cable having an end plug. The system comprises a sensor coupled to the plug and having an output indicative of the temperature of the plug, and a current interrupting device coupled to the sensor for interrupting current in the cable when the temperature reaches a predetermined temperature.

Low Voltage Power Tap On High Voltage Stack

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US Patent:
7972749, Jul 5, 2011
Filed:
Jun 24, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/875464
Inventors:
Scott Dewey - Dansville NY, US
Clark G. Hochgraf - Rochester NY, US
Victor W. Logan - Naples NY, US
John Wheat - Rochester NY, US
David B Ouwerkerk - Torrance CA, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
H01M 4/64
H01M 8/24
US Classification:
429518, 429452, 429517
Abstract:
A fuel cell system that includes a fuel cell stack providing high voltage power. A tap is electrically coupled to the positive end of the stack to provide a positive voltage output terminal of the fuel cell stack, and a tap is electrically coupled to the negative end of the stack to provide a negative output terminal of the fuel cell stack. A low voltage tap is electrically coupled to one or more intermediate bipolar plates of the stack to provide low voltage power. Several intermediate taps can be electrically coupled to the bipolar plates, where a center intermediate tap is designated a reference potential tap. A switching network switches the several voltage potentials to provide an AC signal.

Power Factor Correction System

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US Patent:
8330293, Dec 11, 2012
Filed:
Apr 9, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/757884
Inventors:
David Brown - Ottawa, CA
Norman J. Weigert - Whitby, CA
Gery J. Kissel - Northville MI, US
George D. Bellino - Hungtington Beach CA, US
David B. Ouwerkerk - Torrance CA, US
Christopher P. Lawrence - Toronto, CA
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
H02J 3/32
H02J 7/34
US Classification:
307 48, 307 25, 320137, 323205, 323207
Abstract:
A charging system of the present invention is connectable to a power grid having a monitoring device. The monitoring device monitors the power delivered to a plurality of loads and determines a power factor and a power factor correction value associated with the loads. The power factor correction value indicates the difference between the power factor and unity. The charging system includes an electrical device, a charger in communication with the electrical device, a charging controller, a power factor correction circuit, a communication device, and a controller. The communication device of the charger receives a data signal from the monitoring device indicative of the power factor correction value associated with the plurality of loads. The power factor correction circuit is configured to communicate an input current to and from the power grid, which adjusts the power factor of the associated loads to about unity.

Method And Device For Optimizing The Use Of Solar Electrical Power

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US Patent:
8525369, Sep 3, 2013
Filed:
Jun 2, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/792499
Inventors:
Thomas L. Gibson - Washington Township MI, US
Nelson A. Kelly - Sterling Heights MI, US
David B. Ouwerkerk - Torrance CA, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
H02J 3/14
US Classification:
307 31
Abstract:
A method for optimizing the use of solar electrical power is disclosed. An operating voltage is determined for a process and at least a second process. The process is selectively connected to a portion of a photovoltaic array having a maximum power point voltage matching the operating voltage of the process. The at least a second process is selectively connected to a respective at least a second portion of the photovoltaic array having a maximum power point voltage matching the operating voltage of the at least a second process. The photovoltaic array has an available amount of electrical power that is distributed to the process and the at least a second process.

Photo-Voltaic Charging Of High Voltage Traction Batteries

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US Patent:
8633671, Jan 21, 2014
Filed:
Mar 31, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/076483
Inventors:
Nelson A. Kelly - Sterling Heights MI, US
David B. Ouwerkerk - Torrance CA, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
H01M 10/46
H01L 31/042
US Classification:
320101, 136244
Abstract:
Photovoltaic (PV) systems for charging high voltage batteries used to power the electric traction motor of an electrically-powered vehicle are described. Suitable PV systems, fabricated of interconnected solar cells, modules or arrays, may be designed and adapted to efficiently charge a high voltage battery by matching the characteristics of the PV system to the fully-charged voltage of the battery. Preferably, a charging efficiency of about 90% or greater may be achieved through proper matching of the PV system to the battery. A reconfigurable PV system, based on assemblies of solar modules, is described. The reconfigurable PV system is capable of properly matching itself to a variety of different batteries, each of which may have a different voltage when fully charged. By using several reconfigurable PV systems a variety of batteries with different charged voltages may be charged simultaneously while utilizing substantially the full capacity of the PV system to charge batteries.

Solar Battery Charging System And Optional Solar Hydrogen Production System For Vehicle Propulsion

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US Patent:
20090266397, Oct 29, 2009
Filed:
Apr 23, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/107857
Inventors:
Thomas L. Gibson - Utica MI, US
David B. Ouwerkerk - Torrance CA, US
Nelson A. Kelly - Sterling Heights MI, US
Ian J. Sutherland - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC. - DETROIT MI
International Classification:
H02N 6/00
H01M 10/44
US Classification:
136244, 320101
Abstract:
A product includes a vehicle battery, capable of being charged using solar energy, a plurality of photovoltaic cells, arranged in at least one of series or parallel, forming an array that produces a self-regulated voltage and current for charging the vehicle battery using solar energy, and an electrical connection linking the array to the vehicle battery.

Recovering The Compression Energy In Gaseous Hydrogen And Oxygen Generated From High-Pressure Water Electrolysis

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US Patent:
20100025232, Feb 4, 2010
Filed:
Jul 29, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/181513
Inventors:
Nelson A. Kelly - Sterling Heights MI, US
Thomas L. Gibson - Utica MI, US
David B. Ouwerkerk - Torrance CA, US
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC. - DETROIT MI
International Classification:
C25D 17/00
C25B 1/00
US Classification:
204194, 205343
Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments include an apparatus, and method associated therewith, for recovering the compression energy stored in hydrogen gas and oxygen gas generated by the electrolysis of water in a high-pressure water electrolyzer. The restored compression energy may be recovered and converted to a useable form to provide power to the high-pressure water electrolyzer, or alternatively to provide usable power to a coupled system that uses high-pressure hydrogen gas or oxygen gas such as a fuel cell for an electric vehicle, or both for use in providing power to the electrolyzer and to the fuel cell electric vehicle.

High Pressure Proton Exchange Membrane Based Water Electrolyzer System

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US Patent:
20100089747, Apr 15, 2010
Filed:
Oct 15, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/251822
Inventors:
David B. Ouwerkerk - Torrance CA, US
Nelson A. Kelly - Sterling Heights MI, US
Thomas L. Gibson - Utica MI, US
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC. - Detroit MI
International Classification:
C25B 1/04
C25B 9/04
H01M 8/18
US Classification:
204278, 205628, 429 21, 180 651
Abstract:
A high pressure proton exchange membrane based water electrolyzer system that may include a series of proton exchange membrane (PEM) cells that may be electrically coupled together and coupled to a proton exchange membrane to form a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) that is spiral wound onto a conductive center post, wherein an innermost PEM cell of the MEA may be electrically connected with the conductive center post, or center electrode, and wherein an outermost PEM cell of the MEA may be electrically coupled to pressure vessel cylinder, or outer electrode. Each PEM cell may include an anode portion and a cathode portion separated by a portion of the PEM membrane. In addition, a non-permeable separator layer may also be spiral wound around the conductive center post and separates the wound portions of the PEM core.
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