Patents by Inventor Brian J. Riley
Brian J. Riley 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).
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Patent number: 11724676Abstract: A trailer control valve for a tractor includes a body defining a supply port and first and second delivery ports. The supply port is configured for fluid communication with a fluid source on the tractor. The first and second delivery ports are configured for fluid communication with glad-hand connectors through which fluid is supplied from the tractor to a trailer. A pressure sensing solenoid receives fluid signal from each of the first and second deliver ports and selectively passes fluid signal therefrom to a pressure sensor as a function of a brake control signal received by a controller that controls the pressure sensing solenoid.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Paul C. Niglas, Brian J. Riley
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Patent number: 11021142Abstract: A trailer control valve for a tractor includes a body defining a supply port and first and second delivery ports. The supply port is configured for fluid communication with a fluid source on the tractor. The first and second delivery ports are configured for fluid communication with glad-hand connectors through which fluid is supplied from the tractor to a trailer for, respectively, releasing a parking brake and applying a service brake. The first delivery port is in fluid communication with the supply port. A relay valve is supported within the body and includes a valve member configured to move between positions preventing and permitting fluid communication between the supply port and the second delivery port. Pressure transducers in the body generate pressure signals indicative of fluid pressure at the delivery ports permitting detection of the presence of a trailer coupled to the tractor.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Brian J. Riley, Paul C. Niglas
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Publication number: 20210129810Abstract: A trailer control valve for a tractor includes a body defining a supply port and first and second delivery ports. The supply port is configured for fluid communication with a fluid source on the tractor. The first and second delivery ports are configured for fluid communication with glad-hand connectors through which fluid is supplied from the tractor to a trailer. A pressure sensing solenoid receives fluid signal from each of the first and second deliver ports and selectively passes fluid signal therefrom to a pressure sensor as a function of a brake control signal received by a controller that controls the pressure sensing solenoid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Paul C. Niglas, Brian J. Riley
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Patent number: 10927968Abstract: A fastener-less valve cover plate assembly that can be used to enclose a pressure chamber, such as a valve chamber of a relay valve. Installation of the components of the fastener-less valve cover plate assembly is simplified as compared to prior art cover plates utilizing fasteners, while still providing suitable performance. In addition, the fastener-less valve cover plate assembly is not readily disassembled with common tools thereby discouraging tampering.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Chandra Sekhar Mulakala, Venkateswararao Nakka, Brian J. Riley
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Patent number: 10927973Abstract: A valve assembly including a fastener-less subcomponent. Installation of the subcomponent is simplified as compared to cover plates utilizing fasteners, while still providing suitable performance. In addition, the fastener-less subcomponent is not readily disassembled with common tools thereby discouraging tampering. The subcomponent includes bayonet style features for interlocking with structure of a valve housing to lock the subcomponent in position.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Chandra Sekhar Mulakala, Venkateswararao Nakka, Brian J. Riley
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Publication number: 20210009101Abstract: A trailer control valve for a tractor includes a body defining a supply port and first and second delivery ports. The supply port is configured for fluid communication with a fluid source on the tractor. The first and second delivery ports are configured for fluid communication with glad-hand connectors through which fluid is supplied from the tractor to a trailer for, respectively, releasing a parking brake and applying a service brake. The first delivery port is in fluid communication with the supply port. A relay valve is supported within the body and includes a valve member configured to move between positions preventing and permitting fluid communication between the supply port and the second delivery port. Pressure transducers in the body generate pressure signals indicative of fluid pressure at the delivery ports permitting detection of the presence of a trailer coupled to the tractor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Brian J. Riley, Paul C. Niglas
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Patent number: 10780871Abstract: A trailer control valve comprises a valve electronic control port adapted to receive an electronic control signal; a valve pneumatic supply port unrestrictedly fluidly communicating with a first supply of a pneumatic fluid; a valve pneumatic control port normally proportionally fluidly communicating with a second supply of the pneumatic fluid based on a pressure representing a driver brake demand, the first supply of the pneumatic fluid being in an independent pneumatic circuit from the second supply of the pneumatic fluid; and a valve delivery port selectively fluidly communicating with at least one of the valve pneumatic supply port and the valve pneumatic control port based on the electronic control signal, the pressure representing the driver brake demand and a pressure of the first supply of the pneumatic fluid.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Brian J Riley, Paul C Niglas
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Publication number: 20200191284Abstract: A fastener-less valve cover plate assembly that can be used to enclose a pressure chamber, such as a valve chamber of a relay valve. Installation of the components of the fastener-less valve cover plate assembly is simplified as compared to prior art cover plates utilizing fasteners, while still providing suitable performance. In addition, the fastener-less valve cover plate assembly is not readily disassembled with common tools thereby discouraging tampering.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Chandra Sekhar Mulakala, Venkateswararao Nakka, Brian J. Riley
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Publication number: 20200191291Abstract: A valve assembly including a fastener-less subcomponent. Installation of the subcomponent is simplified as compared to cover plates utilizing fasteners, while still providing suitable performance. In addition, the fastener-less subcomponent is not readily disassembled with common tools thereby discouraging tampering. The subcomponent includes bayonet style features for interlocking with structure of a valve housing to lock the subcomponent in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Chandra Sekhar Mulakala, Venkateswararao Nakka, Brian J. Riley
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Publication number: 20200094805Abstract: A trailer control valve comprises a valve electronic control port adapted to receive an electronic control signal; a valve pneumatic supply port unrestrictedly fluidly communicating with a first supply of a pneumatic fluid; a valve pneumatic control port normally proportionally fluidly communicating with a second supply of the pneumatic fluid based on a pressure representing a driver brake demand, the first supply of the pneumatic fluid being in an independent pneumatic circuit from the second supply of the pneumatic fluid; and a valve delivery port selectively fluidly communicating with at least one of the valve pneumatic supply port and the valve pneumatic control port based on the electronic control signal, the pressure representing the driver brake demand and a pressure of the first supply of the pneumatic fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Brian J. Riley, Paul C. Niglas
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Patent number: 7956328Abstract: An ATR-FTIR device and system are described that defect live-cell responses to stimuli and perturbations in real-time. The system and device can monitor perturbations resulting from exposures to various physical, chemical, and biological materials in real-time, as well as those sustained over a long period of time, including those associated with stimuli having unknown modes-of-action (e.g. nanoparticles). The device and system can also be used to identify specific chemical species or substances that profile cellular responses to these perturbations.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: S. Kamakshi Sundaram, Brian J. Riley, Thomas J. Weber, Colette A. Sacksteder, R. Shane Addleman
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Publication number: 20110024630Abstract: An ATR-FTIR device and system are described that defect live-cell responses to stimuli and perturbations in real-time. The system and device can monitor perturbations resulting from exposures to various physical, chemical, and biological materials in real-time, as well as those sustained over a long period of time, including those associated with stimuli having unknown modes-of-action (e.g. nanoparticles). The device and system can also be used to identify specific chemical species or substances that profile cellular responses to these perturbations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: S. Kamakshi Sundaram, Brian J. Riley, Thomas J. Weber, Colette A. Sacksteder, R. Shane Addleman