Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Cellura
Daniel J. Cellura 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: 11724682Abstract: An interface module for a vehicle comprises a circuit board having a light emitting device and at least one stationary light pipe for conveying the light emitted from the light emitting device. The interface module also includes at least one electromechanical switch having a moveable actuation member and a feedback device associated with moveable actuation member. The feedback device aligns with the at least one stationary light pipe when the at least one electromechanical switch is assembled in the interface module, wherein the light emitted from the light emitting device is visible through the feedback device.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Inventors: Daniel P Zula, Madhur A Khadabadi, Mark J Kromer, Christopher H Hutchins, Kian Sheikh-Bahaie, Daniel J Cellura, Linda J Burns
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Publication number: 20230012521Abstract: An interface module for a vehicle comprises a circuit board having a light emitting device and at least one stationary light pipe for conveying the light emitted from the light emitting device. The interface module also includes at least one electromechanical switch having a moveable actuation member and a feedback device associated with moveable actuation member. The feedback device aligns with the at least one stationary light pipe when the at least one electromechanical switch is assembled in the interface module, wherein the light emitted from the light emitting device is visible through the feedback device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Daniel P. Zula, Madhur A. Khadabadi, Mark J. Kromer, Christopher H Hutchins, Kian Sheikh-Bahaie, Daniel J. Cellura, Linda J. Burns
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Patent number: 11161484Abstract: Various examples of park brake interface modules which are utilized as human machine interfaces (HMI) in vehicles are provided. In one example, a park brake interface module for a vehicle includes an actuation member mounted to an electromechanical switch to actuate the park brake. The actuation member includes a finger pad opposite the front surface and the actuation member is movable between a brake apply position and a brake release position to actuate the vehicle park brake. In another example, the actuation member is pivotally mounted to the electromechanical switch device and the actuation member is pivotable between the brake apply position and the brake release positions to actuate the park brake.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2017Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Daniel P. Zula, Madhur A. Khadabadi, Mark J. Kromer, Christopher H. Hutchins, Kian Sheikh-Bahaie, Daniel J. Cellura, Linda Burns
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Publication number: 20180086322Abstract: Various examples of park brake interface modules which are utilized as human machine interfaces (HMI) in vehicles are provided. In one example, a park brake interface module for a vehicle includes an actuation member mounted to an electromechanical switch to actuate the park brake. The actuation member includes a finger pad opposite the front surface and the actuation member is movable between a brake apply position and a brake release position to actuate the vehicle park brake. In another example, the actuation member is pivotally mounted to the electromechanical switch device and the actuation member is pivotable between the brake apply position and the brake release positions to actuate the park brake.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Daniel P. Zula, Madhur A. Khadabadi, Mark J. Kromer, Christopher H. Hutchins, Kian Sheikh-Bahaie, Daniel J. Cellura, Linda Burns
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Patent number: 9114789Abstract: A foot brake valve apparatus is provided for a heavy vehicle braking system. The foot brake valve apparatus comprises a valve body having a first side face and a second side face opposite the first side face. The apparatus further comprises a primary supply pressure port associated with a primary braking circuit and adjoining the first side face, and a primary delivery pressure port associated with the primary braking circuit and adjoining the first side face. The apparatus also comprises a secondary supply pressure port associated with a secondary braking circuit and adjoining the first side face, and a secondary delivery pressure port associated with the secondary braking circuit and adjoining the first side face.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Daniel J. Cellura, Christopher L. Brubaker
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Patent number: 9061671Abstract: A driver braking demand indicator apparatus comprises a brake valve including (i) a brake valve member movable in response to a driver moving a brake applicator member, and (ii) a delivery pressure line to operate a vehicle service brake circuit. The apparatus also comprises a travel sensor arranged to (i) sense movement of the brake valve member, and (ii) provide a first signal indicative of the extent of travel of the brake valve member when movement of the brake valve member is sensed. The apparatus further comprises a delivery pressure line sensor arranged to (i) sense pressure in the delivery pressure line of the brake valve, and (ii) provide a second signal indicative of the pressure in the delivery pressure line. The apparatus also comprises a controller arranged to process the first and second signals to provide a driver braking demand signal for at least one external device.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Christopher L. Brubaker, Daniel J. Cellura
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Publication number: 20150066321Abstract: A driver braking demand indicator apparatus comprises a brake valve including (i) a brake valve member movable in response to a driver moving a brake applicator member, and (ii) a delivery pressure line to operate a vehicle service brake circuit. The apparatus also comprises a travel sensor arranged to (i) sense movement of the brake valve member, and (ii) provide a first signal indicative of the extent of travel of the brake valve member when movement of the brake valve member is sensed. The apparatus further comprises a delivery pressure line sensor arranged to (i) sense pressure in the delivery pressure line of the brake valve, and (ii) provide a second signal indicative of the pressure in the delivery pressure line. The apparatus also comprises a controller arranged to process the first and second signals to provide a driver braking demand signal for at least one external device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Christopher L. Brubaker, Daniel J. Cellura
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Publication number: 20150061367Abstract: A foot brake valve apparatus is provided for a heavy vehicle braking system. The foot brake valve apparatus comprises a valve body having a first side face and a second side face opposite the first side face. The apparatus further comprises a primary supply pressure port associated with a primary braking circuit and adjoining the first side face, and a primary delivery pressure port associated with the primary braking circuit and adjoining the first side face. The apparatus also comprises a secondary supply pressure port associated with a secondary braking circuit and adjoining the first side face, and a secondary delivery pressure port associated with the secondary braking circuit and adjoining the first side face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Daniel J. Cellura, Christopher L. Brubaker
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Patent number: 6991278Abstract: A combined trim panel and water shield includes a water shield having opposite first and second surfaces, and is of a size and shape to generally conform to a door panel and a trim panel to be protected. The trim panel is configured to cover a vehicle door panel and has a first surface configured to face an interior compartment of the vehicle and a second surface opposite the first surface. A first sealing layer, applied in a predetermined pattern, engages the first surface of the water shield and the second surface of the trim panel. A second sealing layer, applied in a predetermined pattern, engages the second surface of the water shield. In a further aspect, a sealing system is provided for application to a vehicle interior trim panel to prevent the entry of water or dust into an interior compartment of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2002Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: The XLO Group of Companies, Inc.Inventors: Todd L. Hockenberry, Jeffrey W. Jones, Daniel J. Cellura, William G. Bradac, Gregory W. Shimola
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Publication number: 20030001408Abstract: A combined trim panel and water shield includes a water shield having opposite first and second surfaces, and is of a size and shape to generally conform to a door panel and a trim panel to be protected. The trim panel is configured to cover a vehicle door panel and has a first surface configured to face an interior compartment of the vehicle and a second surface opposite the first surface. A first sealing layer, applied in a predetermined pattern, engages the first surface of the water shield and the second surface of the trim panel. A second sealing layer, applied in a predetermined pattern, engages the second surface of the water shield. In a further aspect, a sealing system is provided for application to a vehicle interior trim panel to prevent the entry of water or dust into an interior compartment of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Todd L. Hockenberry, Jeffrey W. Jones, Daniel J. Cellura, William G. Bradac, Gregory W. Shimola