Joshua Yakel

Title: Joshua Yakel and Electric Vehicle Jumpstart Technology.

Introduction

Joshua Yakel is an inventor associated with Rancho Mission Viejo, California, and Rivian IP Holdings, LLC. His patent work addresses a practical challenge in electric vehicles: restoring access and essential functions when the vehicle’s low-voltage battery is depleted.

Latest Patents

Yakel is named on 1 patent: “Electronic Control Unit Jumpstart Feature for Electric Vehicles.” The invention describes methods and systems in which an electronic control unit (ECU) receives external power through an accessible vehicle connection and checks whether that power is suitable. If it passes diagnostics, the ECU can carry out jumpstart steps, such as powering an access system to authenticate a user, releasing latches, or supplying power to seats and other components to help reach the battery. Based on diagnostic results, the ECU can also determine whether to charge the low-voltage battery.

Career Highlights

Yakel’s listed patent reflects work on vehicle electronics and recovery functions designed to help users regain access to an electric vehicle when its low-voltage power is unavailable. The patent is associated with Rivian IP Holdings, LLC.

Collaborations

The provided information identifies Kyle Lobo and Sanjeewa Keven Sugatapala as Yakel’s coworkers. Their names are also associated with the collaborative context surrounding his patent work.

Conclusion

Joshua Yakel’s patent focuses on using an ECU and externally supplied power to support vehicle access and recovery, illustrating an approach to improving the usability of electric vehicles during low-voltage battery failures.