Patents by Inventor Joseph Grogan
Joseph Grogan 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: 8475221Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Econtrols, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Walser, Kennon H. Guglielmo, Kenneth R. Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Patent number: 8145372Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: EControls, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Walser, Kennon H. Guglielmo, Kenneth R. Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Patent number: 7877174Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Econtrols, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Walser, Kennon H. Guglielmo, Kenneth R. Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Publication number: 20100137884Abstract: A device (1) and method for delivering a plurality of securing elements or clips (10) to a target region in a body. Further, the method and device (1) deliver and place a plurality of clips (10) to secure an implant to a target region. The device (1) allows an operator to remotely control the delivery and placement of shape memory clips (10) to effectively and precisely fasten the clips (10) directly to the target region, or alternatively, to use the clips (10) to secure the implant to the target region. Advantageously, the device (10) allows for the application of the plurality of clips (10) from within a lumen of a vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2005Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Eva Bica-Winterling, Dominique D. Gonzalez, George J. Collard, Zhenqi Zhu, Joseph Grogan, Rebecca S. Gonter
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Publication number: 20090209153Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Michael W. Walser, Kennon H. Guglielmo, Kenneth R. Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Publication number: 20090209152Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Michael W. Walser, Kennon H. Guglielmo, Kenneth R. Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Patent number: 7494394Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: EControls, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Walser, Kennon H. Guglielmo, Kenneth R. Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Patent number: 7494393Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: EControls, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Walser, Kennon H. Guglielmo, Kenneth R. Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Patent number: 7491104Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: EControls, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Walser, Kennon H. Guglielmo, Kenneth R. Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Patent number: 7485021Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: EControls, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Walser, Kennon H. Guglielmo, Kenneth R. Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Patent number: 7465203Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: EControls, Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Walser, Kennon H. Guglielmo, Kenneth R. Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Publication number: 20080243321Abstract: An automatic timing measurement system that provides a measure of time of passage of a watercraft through a prescribed course. Algorithms based on inertial or other estimates augmented by GPS speed/position measurements are used to track position of a watercraft. Said position estimates are used to allow the locations of prescribed courses to be mapped and memorized. Algorithms are then used to allow the apparatus to automatically detect passage of a watercraft through mapped courses for the purpose of measuring and reporting time of passage of said watercraft past key points in said course, and for modifying the behavior of the speed control portion of the apparatus if necessary at certain points in the mapped course. A measure of accuracy of driver steering can be provided along with the ability to automatically steer the watercraft through the course if “steer-by-wire” mechanism is available.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Michael W. Walser, Kennon H. Guglielmo, Kenneth R. Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Publication number: 20080113568Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventors: Michael W. Walser, Kennon H. Guglielmo, Kenneth R. Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Publication number: 20080085642Abstract: The present invention is a method for controlling the speed of a watercraft that allows for engaging the speed control system without limitation to current engine or vessel speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Kennon H. Guglielmo, Michael W. Walser, Kenneth R. Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Publication number: 20080009205Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Michael Walser, Kennon Guglielmo, Kenneth Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Publication number: 20080009206Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Michael Walser, Kennon Guglielmo, Kenneth Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Publication number: 20080003899Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Michael Walser, Kennon Guglielmo, Kenneth Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Publication number: 20080003900Abstract: An automatic speed control system that provides desired watercraft velocity over land. The coupled algorithms correct engine speed and torque using inertia based measurements, GPS, and tachometer measurements, and the corrections are augmented and enhanced by velocity/speed and torque/speed relationships that are dynamically and adaptively programmed with real-time data collected during replicated operations of the watercraft in specified conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Michael Walser, Kennon Guglielmo, Kenneth Shouse, Joseph Grogan
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Patent number: 6832472Abstract: An in-cylinder ion sensor provides a signal representative of the air/fuel ratio of the charge mixture as an engine starts. The signal representative of the air/fuel ratio is used as a feedback signal for an electronic control unit to perform cold-start closed-loop control during an initial operating period from a cold-start before an on-board oxygen sensor is able to warm up. After reaching a functional operating temperature, the oxygen sensor provides a signal that is used as an adaptive calibration tool which allows the electronic control unit to calibrate the ion sensor signal and use that signal for controlling the air/fuel ratio during cold start operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: Southwest Research InstituteInventors: Yiqun Huang, Joseph Grogan
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Publication number: 20030230074Abstract: An in-cylinder ion sensor provides a signal representative of the air/fuel ratio of the charge mixture as an engine starts. The signal representative of the air/fuel ratio is used as a feedback signal for an electronic control unit to perform cold-start closed-loop control during an initial operating period from a cold-start before an on-board oxygen sensor is able to warm up. After reaching a functional operating temperature, the oxygen sensor provides a signal that is used as an adaptive calibration tool which allows the electronic control unit to calibrate the ion sensor signal and use that signal for controlling the air/fuel ratio during cold start operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: Southwest Research InstituteInventors: Yiqun Huang, Joseph Grogan