Patents by Inventor Brian S. Hoaglan

Brian S. Hoaglan 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).

  • Patent number: 7607667
    Abstract: A method of positioning a vehicle chassis of a stationary vehicle in approximate alignment with a predetermined datum is provided. The vehicle has an axle and a fluid suspension system. The fluid suspension system include a control device, a pressurized fluid source and an exhaust passage. The pressurized fluid source and the exhaust passage are in fluid communication with the plurality of fluid suspension members through the control device. The vehicle also includes an electronic control unit operatively associated with the control device. The method including step of providing alignment sensor supported on the chassis for outputting a signal indicative of the orientation of the chassis to the electronic control unit and acquiring a signal output by the alignment sensor. Another step includes comparing the signal from the alignment sensor to alignment data stored in the electronic control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventors: Graham R Brookes, Daniel L Nordmeyer, Brian S Hoaglan, Greg A Holbrook
  • Publication number: 20080174079
    Abstract: A method of positioning a vehicle chassis of a stationary vehicle in approximate alignment with a predetermined datum is provided. The vehicle has an axle and a fluid suspension system. The fluid suspension system include a control device, a pressurized fluid source and an exhaust passage. The pressurized fluid source and the exhaust passage are in fluid communication with the plurality of fluid suspension members through the control device. The vehicle also includes an electronic control unit operatively associated with the control device. The method including step of providing alignment sensor supported on the chassis for outputting a signal indicative of the orientation of the chassis to the electronic control unit and acquiring a signal output by the alignment sensor. Another step includes comparing the signal from the alignment sensor to alignment data stored in the electronic control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: BFS DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Graham R. Brookes, Daniel L. Nordmeyer, Brian S. Hoaglan, Greg A. Holbrook
  • Patent number: 7357397
    Abstract: A method of positioning a vehicle chassis of a stationary vehicle in approximate alignment with a predetermined datum is provided. The vehicle has an axle and a fluid suspension system. The fluid suspension system includes a control device, a pressurized fluid source and an exhaust passage. The pressurized fluid source and the exhaust passage are in fluid communication with the plurality of fluid suspension members through the control device. The vehicle also includes an electronic control unit operatively associated with the control device. The method including steps of providing an alignment sensor supported on the chassis for outputting a signal indicative of the orientation of the chassis to the electronic control unit and acquiring a signal output by the alignment sensor. Another step includes comparing the signal from the alignment sensor to alignment data stored in the electronic control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: BFS Diversified Products, LLC
    Inventors: Graham R. Brookes, Daniel L. Nordmeyer, Brian S. Hoaglan, Greg A. Holbrook
  • Patent number: 7104547
    Abstract: A method of positioning a vehicle chassis of a stationary vehicle in approximate alignment with a predetermined datum is provided. The vehicle has an axle and a fluid suspension system. The fluid suspension system includes a control device, a pressurized fluid source and an exhaust passage. The pressurized fluid source and the exhaust passage are in fluid communication with the plurality of fluid suspension members through the control device. The vehicle also includes an electronic control unit operatively associated with the control device. The method including steps of providing an alignment sensor supported on the chassis for outputting a signal indicative of the orientation of the chassis to the electronic control unit and acquiring a signal output by the alignment sensor. Another step includes comparing the signal from the alignment sensor to alignment data stored in the electronic control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: BFS Diversified Products, LLC
    Inventors: Graham R. Brookes, Daniel L. Nordmeyer, Brian S. Hoaglan, Greg A. Holbrook