Patents by Inventor Kevin Ireland

Kevin Ireland 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).

  • Wheel sensing arrangement, wheel sensor and method
    Patent number: 9440502
    Abstract: A wheel sensor (4) comprises sensing means for sensing one or more conditions within a pneumatic tire (2) of a wheel (1) and an attachment means configured to secure said sensing means to the wheel rim (3); wherein said sensor (4) further comprises an optical sensor (6) pointing towards the inside surface (12) of said tire (2) for receiving radiation radiated from said inside surface (12); whereby temperature values may be derived representative of said tire surface temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: BF1SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: John Bailey, Gavin Skipper, James Shingleton, Kevin Ireland, Martin Oates
  • Starter circuit for motor vehicle
    Patent number: 9013057
    Abstract: A starter circuit includes a battery, a starter electrically coupled with the battery, a relay disposed between the battery and the starter, and a starter switch mounted remotely from the starter. The starter includes a switch assembly and a starter motor. The switch assembly includes an actuator and a start signal switch. The relay is configured to operate to provide current to the switch assembly to close the start signal switch in response to a received signal. The starter switch closes in response to the start signal switch being closed, whereby the battery delivers current to the starter motor when the starter switch is closed. A starter unit is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joaquin A. Pelaez, Brian Reynolds, Kevin Ireland, Hiromichi Suzuki
  • STARTER CIRCUIT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20120313381
    Abstract: A starter circuit includes a battery, a starter electrically coupled with the battery, a relay disposed between the battery and the starter, and a starter switch mounted remotely from the starter. The starter includes a switch assembly and a starter motor. The switch assembly includes an actuator and a start signal switch. The relay is configured to operate to provide current to the switch assembly to close the start signal switch in response to a received signal. The starter switch closes in response to the start signal switch being closed, whereby the battery delivers current to the starter motor when the starter switch is closed. A starter unit is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joaquin A. Pelaez, Brian Reynolds, Kevin Ireland, Hiromichi Suzuki
  • WHEEL SENSING ARRANGEMENT, WHEEL SENSOR AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110122399
    Abstract: A wheel sensor (4) comprises sensing means for sensing one or more conditions within a pneumatic tyre (2) of a wheel (1) and an attachment means configured to secure said sensing means to the wheel rim (3); wherein said sensor (4) further comprises an optical sensor (6) pointing towards the inside surface (12) of said tyre (2) for receiving radiation radiated from said inside surface (12); whereby temperature values may be derived representative of said tyre surface temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: BERU F1 SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: John Bailey, Gavin Skipper, James Shingleton, Kevin Ireland, Martin Oates
  • Retaining wall block
    Patent number: D350402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: King's Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Pribyl, Kevin Ireland, William Harrington