Patents by Inventor Jeffrey L. Oakes

Jeffrey L. Oakes 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: 11843205
    Abstract: A connector assembly is disclosed that includes a base with an embedded printed circuit board (PCB) and a plurality of signal pins. The plurality of signal pins electrically couple the PCB to a vehicle harness. The connector assembly includes a mating connector for mechanically coupling the connect assembly to the vehicle harness and a spring between the mating connector and the base. The spring pre-loads and axially secures the base to the mating connector. The connector assembly transmits vehicle signals through a wireless connection with vehicle and/or remote locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Patent number: 11338229
    Abstract: Filtration systems having a normal filtration mode and an enhanced filtration mode are described. In some arrangements, the filtration system is an air filtration system having a primary air filter element, a pre-cleaner, and a pre-cleaner bypass valve. Based on feedback from an intake air quality sensor the bypass valve is either opened or closed to selectively route intake air through the pre-cleaner during sensed dirty air operating conditions (e.g., heavy dust or moisture concentrations). In other arrangements, the filtration system is a liquid filtration system (e.g., a fuel or oil filtration system) that has a main filter and a secondary filter. The filtration system selectively routes the liquid being filtered through the main filter, the secondary filter, or a combination thereof depending on a detected event or sensed characteristic of the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Yashpal Subedi, Dane P. Miller, Barry M. Verdegan, Shantanu Nadgir, W. Beale Delano, Andry Lesmana, Jitesh Panicker, Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Publication number: 20210273383
    Abstract: A connector assembly is disclosed that includes a base with an embedded printed circuit board (PCB) and a plurality of signal pins. The plurality of signal pins electrically couple the PCB to a vehicle harness. The connector assembly includes a mating connector for mechanically coupling the connect assembly to the vehicle harness and a spring between the mating connector and the base. The spring pre-loads and axially secures the base to the mating connector. The connector assembly transmits vehicle signals through a wireless connection with vehicle and/or remote locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Patent number: 11031741
    Abstract: A connector assembly is disclosed that includes a base with an embedded printed circuit board (PCB) and a plurality of signal pins. The plurality of signal pins electrically couple the PCB to a vehicle harness. The connector assembly includes a mating connector for mechanically coupling the connect assembly to the vehicle harness and a spring between the mating connector and the base. The spring pre-loads and axially secures the base to the mating connector. The connector assembly transmits vehicle signals through a wireless connection with vehicle and/or remote locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Publication number: 20200235533
    Abstract: A connector assembly is disclosed that includes a base with an embedded printed circuit board (PCB) and a plurality of signal pins. The plurality of signal pins electrically couple the PCB to a vehicle harness. The connector assembly includes a mating connector for mechanically coupling the connect assembly to the vehicle harness and a spring between the mating connector and the base. The spring pre-loads and axially secures the base to the mating connector. The connector assembly transmits vehicle signals through a wireless connection with vehicle and/or remote locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Publication number: 20200206664
    Abstract: Filtration systems having a normal filtration mode and an enhanced filtration mode are described. In some arrangements, the filtration system is an air filtration system having a primary air filter element, a pre-cleaner, and a pre-cleaner bypass valve. Based on feedback from an intake air quality sensor the bypass valve is either opened or closed to selectively route intake air through the pre-cleaner during sensed dirty air operating conditions (e.g., heavy dust or moisture concentrations). In other arrangements, the filtration system is a liquid filtration system (e.g., a fuel or oil filtration system) that has a main filter and a secondary filter. The filtration system selectively routes the liquid being filtered through the main filter, the secondary filter, or a combination thereof depending on a detected event or sensed characteristic of the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC
    Inventors: Yashpal Subedi, Dane P. Miller, Barry M. Verdegan, Shantanu Nadgir, W. Beale Delano, Andry Lesmana, Jitesh Panicker, Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Patent number: 10668414
    Abstract: Filtration systems having a normal filtration mode and an enhanced filtration mode are described. In some arrangements, the filtration system is an air filtration system having a primary air filter element, a pre-cleaner, and a pre-cleaner bypass valve. Based on feedback from an intake air quality sensor the bypass valve is either opened or closed to selectively route intake air through the pre-cleaner during sensed dirty air operating conditions (e.g., heavy dust or moisture concentrations). In other arrangements, the filtration system is a liquid filtration system (e.g., a fuel or oil a secondary filter. The filtration system selectively routes the liquid being filtered through the main filter, the secondary filter, or a combination thereof depending on a detected event or sensed characteristic of the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Yashpal Subedi, Dane P. Miller, Barry M. Verdegan, Shantanu Nadgir, W. Beale Delano, Andry Lesmana, Jitesh Panicker, Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Patent number: 10162372
    Abstract: An idle control system for a vehicle is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Patent number: 9726564
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses provided herein relate to a controller for determining a pressure differential across a fluid filter by receiving inlet pressure data regarding a pressure of the fluid upstream of the filtering element, receiving outlet pressure data regarding a pressure of the fluid downstream of the filtering element, receiving engine speed data regarding a speed of the engine, receiving temperature data regarding a temperature of the fluid, and determining a pressure drop across the filtering element based on the inlet pressure data, the outlet pressure data, the engine speed data, and the temperature data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Cummins, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Oakes, Gabriel Moreno
  • Publication number: 20170203241
    Abstract: Filtration systems having a normal filtration mode and an enhanced filtration mode are described. In some arrangements, the filtration system is an air filtration system having a primary air filter element, a pre-cleaner, and a pre-cleaner bypass valve. Based on feedback from an intake air quality sensor the bypass valve is either opened or closed to selectively route intake air through the pre-cleaner during sensed dirty air operating conditions (e.g., heavy dust or moisture concentrations). In other arrangements, the filtration system is a liquid filtration system (e.g., a fuel or oil a secondary filter. The filtration system selectively routes the liquid being filtered through the main filter, the secondary filter, or a combination thereof depending on a detected event or sensed characteristic of the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Yashpal Subedi, Dane P. Miller, Barry M. Verdegan, Shantanu Nadgir, W. Beale Delano, Andry Lesmana, Jitesh Panicker, Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Publication number: 20160320257
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses provided herein relate to a controller for determining a pressure differential across a fluid filter by receiving inlet pressure data regarding a pressure of the fluid upstream of the filtering element, receiving outlet pressure data regarding a pressure of the fluid downstream of the filtering element, receiving engine speed data regarding a speed of the engine, receiving temperature data regarding a temperature of the fluid, and determining a pressure drop across the filtering element based on the inlet pressure data, the outlet pressure data, the engine speed data, and the temperature data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Oakes, Gabriel Moreno
  • Publication number: 20150177749
    Abstract: An idle control system for a vehicle is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Patent number: 8938331
    Abstract: An idle control system for a vehicle is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Patent number: 8565932
    Abstract: An idle control system for a vehicle is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Cummins, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Patent number: 8560124
    Abstract: A computer readable medium containing instructions that when executed by a computer performs steps to affect temperature. The steps include defining a desired temperature as a first value; activating an HVAC device if a current temperature achieves a first condition relative to the desired temperature; deactivating the HVAC device if the current temperature achieves a second condition relative to the desired temperature; and defining the desired temperature as a second value if the current temperature does not achieve the second condition within a first time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Publication number: 20120253595
    Abstract: An idle control system for a vehicle is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Patent number: 8154251
    Abstract: A battery charge maintenance system for a vehicle is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Cummins, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Patent number: 8078339
    Abstract: Removable circuits and related mounting hardware for removably connecting circuits to a vehicle's control system. Circuits and connectors form an addressable assembly which may be enclosed in a flowable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Patent number: 8078324
    Abstract: An idle control system for a vehicle is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes
  • Patent number: 8057262
    Abstract: An electrical coupler for coupling a load to a plurality of power sources including positive and negative load connection points. These connection points include first and second positive power connection points and first and second negative power connection points. A first electrical path is provided between the positive load connection point and the first positive power connection point. A second electrical path is provided between the positive load connection point and the second positive power connection point. The second electrical path is the same length as the first electrical path. A third electrical path is provided between the negative load connection point and the first negative power connection point. A fourth electrical path is provided between the negative load connection point and the second negative power connection point. The fourth electrical path is the same length as the third electrical path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Oakes