Patents by Inventor John N. Oenick
John N. Oenick 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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Publication number: 20240043104Abstract: A system for a boat includes a first guideway installed under a main deck of the boat, a first battery pack coupled to the first guideway under the main deck, and a first actuator configured to move the first battery pack along the first guideway. A controller is electrically and/or signally coupled with the first actuator. A user input device is electrically and/or signally coupled with the controller. The controller is configured to control the first actuator to move the first battery pack along the first guideway in response to an input to the user input device so as to relocate the weight of the first battery pack under the main deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Brennan J. Kelly, John N. Oenick, Eric J. Rego
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Patent number: 11691707Abstract: A system for draining a cooling system of a power generation system on a marine vessel includes a pump in fluid communication with the cooling system, the pump actively removing cooling water from the cooling system. An outlet drain discharges the cooling water. A controller starts the pump in response to an operator command to stop a prime mover of the marine power generation system and/or a speed of the prime mover being below a threshold speed. In one example, a temperature sensor determines a temperature of the cooling water in the cooling system, and the controller stops the pump in response to the temperature of the cooling water exceeding a threshold temperature. In another example, a sensor determines a pressure and/or a level of the cooling water in the cooling system, and the controller stops the pump in response to the pressure and/or the level of the cooling water dropping below a threshold pressure or a threshold level, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: John N. Oenick, Paul M. Radavich, Chetan A. DharmadhIkari, Eric S. Mueller
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Publication number: 20220328893Abstract: A marine battery pack including an enclosure defining a cavity, a plurality of cell modules within the cavity, each comprising a plurality of battery cells, and at least one sensor configured to sense at least one of a temperature, a pressure, a presence of water, and a gas content within the cavity. A controller is configured to detect an event warranting decommission of the battery pack based on the temperature, the pressure, the presence of water, and/or the gas content within the cavity, and then to automatically operate a pump to intake water from outside of the enclosure and pump water through the cavity from an inlet port in the enclosure to an outlet port in the enclosure so as to cool the plurality of battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Brunswick CorporationInventors: John N. Oenick, Eric S. Mueller, Steven J. Gonring, Trevor George
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Publication number: 20220328943Abstract: A marine battery pack including a battery enclosure having an exterior and an interior defining a cavity, wherein the battery enclosure is configured to protect against water ingress into the cavity. The marine battery pack further comprises a plurality of cell modules within the cavity, each including a plurality of battery cells, and at least one exterior sensor on the battery enclosure configured to sense at least one of an exterior temperature, an exterior pressure, and a presence of water on the exterior of the battery enclosure. A controller is configured to identify a water exposure event based on the at least one of the exterior temperature, the exterior pressure, and the presence of water on the exterior of the battery enclosure. A water exposure response is then generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Eric S. Mueller, John N. Oenick, Steven J. Gonring, Trevor George, Timothy S. Reid
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Patent number: 10591025Abstract: A combination engine starter and electric power generator device for a work vehicle has an electric machine and a gear set mounted to the electric machine. The gear set is configured to receive rotational input from the electric machine and from the work vehicle engine. The gear set mechanically couples the electric machine and the engine in first and second power flow directions in which in the first power flow direction the gear set effects a first gear ratio and in the second power flow direction the gear set effects a second gear ratio.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Steven R. Fliearman, Christopher D. Turner, John N. Oenick, Tony J. Huegerich
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Patent number: 10487918Abstract: A combination engine starter and electric power generator device for a work vehicle has an electric machine and a gear set mounted to the electric machine. The gear set is configured to receive rotational input from the electric machine and from the work vehicle engine. The gear set mechanically couples the electric machine and the engine in first and second power flow directions in which in the first power flow direction the gear set effects a first gear ratio and in the second power flow direction the gear set effects a second gear ratio.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Christopher D. Turner, John N. Oenick, Tony J. Huegerich
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Patent number: 10219436Abstract: A picking unit of a cotton harvester row unit includes a drum rotatable about an axis and a plurality of spindles for harvesting cotton. The plurality of spindles is coupled to the drum. A first drive unit rotatably drives the plurality of spindles. A second drive unit produces electrical power to drive a drive shaft. An output gear is coupled to the drive shaft, and a drum drive gear is coupled to the output gear. The drum drive gear rotatably drives the drum such that the output gear operably transfers power from the drive shaft to the drum drive gear. The drum is operably controlled independently of the plurality of spindles.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Kevin J. Goering, Joel M. Schreiner, John N. Oenick
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Publication number: 20180100564Abstract: A combination engine starter and electric power generator device for a work vehicle has an electric machine and a gear set mounted to the electric machine. The gear set is configured to receive rotational input from the electric machine and from the work vehicle engine. The gear set mechanically couples the electric machine and the engine in first and second power flow directions in which in the first power flow direction the gear set effects a first gear ratio and in the second power flow direction the gear set effects a second gear ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Steven R. Fliearman, Christopher D. Turner, John N. Oenick, Tony J. Huegerich
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Publication number: 20180092303Abstract: A picking unit of a cotton harvester row unit includes a drum rotatable about an axis and a plurality of spindles for harvesting cotton. The plurality of spindles is coupled to the drum. A first drive unit rotatably drives the plurality of spindles. A second drive unit produces electrical power to drive a drive shaft. An output gear is coupled to the drive shaft, and a drum drive gear is coupled to the output gear. The drum drive gear rotatably drives the drum such that the output gear operably transfers power from the drive shaft to the drum drive gear. The drum is operably controlled independently of the plurality of spindles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Kevin J. Goering, Joel M. Schreiner, John N. Oenick
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Publication number: 20170248196Abstract: A combination engine starter and electric power generator device for a work vehicle has an electric machine and a gear set mounted to the electric machine. The gear set is configured to receive rotational input from the electric machine and from the work vehicle engine. The gear set mechanically couples the electric machine and the engine in first and second power flow directions in which in the first power flow direction the gear set effects a first gear ratio and in the second power flow direction the gear set effects a second gear ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Christopher D. Turner, John N. Oenick, Tony J. Huegerich
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Patent number: 9504191Abstract: An electronic assembly for an inverter comprises a substrate having a dielectric layer and metallic circuit traces. A plurality of terminals are arranged for connection to a direct current source. A first semiconductor and a second semiconductor are coupled together between the terminals of the direct current source. A primary metallic island (e.g., strip) is located in a primary zone between the first semiconductor and the second semiconductor. The primary metallic island has a greater height or thickness than the metallic circuit traces. The primary metallic island provides a heat sink to radiate heat.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Brij N Singh, John N Oenick
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Publication number: 20150282291Abstract: An electronic assembly for an inverter comprises a substrate having a dielectric layer and metallic circuit traces. A plurality of terminals are arranged for connection to a direct current source. A first semiconductor and a second semiconductor are coupled together between the terminals of the direct current source. A primary metallic island (e.g., strip) is located in a primary zone between the first semiconductor and the second semiconductor. The primary metallic island has a greater height or thickness than the metallic circuit traces. The primary metallic island provides a heat sink to radiate heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: BRIJ N. SINGH, JOHN N. OENICK, Aron Fisk
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Publication number: 20150282383Abstract: An electronic assembly for an inverter comprises a substrate having a dielectric layer and metallic circuit traces. A plurality of terminals are arranged for connection to a direct current source. A first semiconductor and a second semiconductor are coupled together between the terminals of the direct current source. A primary metallic island (e.g., strip) is located in a primary zone between the first semiconductor and the second semiconductor. The primary metallic island has a greater height or thickness than the metallic circuit traces. The primary metallic island provides a heat sink to radiate heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: BRIJ N. SINGH, JOHN N. OENICK
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Patent number: 9148946Abstract: An electronic assembly for an inverter comprises a substrate having a dielectric layer and metallic circuit traces. A plurality of terminals are arranged for connection to a direct current source. A first semiconductor and a second semiconductor are coupled together between the terminals of the direct current source. A primary metallic island (e.g., strip) is located in a primary zone between the first semiconductor and the second semiconductor. The primary metallic island has a greater height or thickness than the metallic circuit traces. The primary metallic island provides a heat sink to radiate heat.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Brij N Singh, John N Oenick, Aron Fisk
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Patent number: 8995133Abstract: An electrical connection assembly includes a metal housing and an electrical module having a plurality of electrical components mounted on a component base. The base is supported on the housing. A socket conducts electrical current from a pin of a cable to the electrical components. A heat sink member conducts heat directly from the socket to the metal housing. An electrically insulating thermally conducting pad is positioned between the housing and an end of the heat sink member. A current sensor has a cylindrical body which surrounds a portion of the socket.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Andrew D. Wieland, Kevin B. Larsen, John N. Oenick, Gregory K. Harmelink, Neal D. Clements
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Publication number: 20140118950Abstract: An electrical connection assembly includes a metal housing and an electrical module having a plurality of electrical components mounted on a component base. The base is supported on the housing. A socket conducts electrical current from a pin of a cable to the electrical components. A heat sink member conducts heat directly from the socket to the metal housing. An electrically insulating thermally conducting pad is positioned between the housing and an end of the heat sink member. A current sensor has a cylindrical body which surrounds a portion of the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: ANDREW D. WIELAND, KEVIN B. LARSEN, JOHN N. OENICK, GREGORY K. HARMELINK, NEAL D. CLEMENTS
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Patent number: 6085730Abstract: A method for improving the transient response of a multi-port fuel injection system wherein the delivery of a pulse to an injector is fragmented into a variable number of pulse fragments and the delivery of the pulse fragments to the injector is spaced throughout a respective fueling window. The magnitude and delivery angle of each of the pulse fragments is variable and depends upon the current engine operating conditions. Calculations of the magnitude of each pulse fragment are based upon a constantly recalculated total pulse width.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1998Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: Chrysler CorporationInventors: Timothy A. Coatesworth, Greg T. Weber, John N. Oenick, Brian E. Beechie, Jeff C. Ehlers