Patents by Inventor Michael E. Lemon

Michael E. Lemon 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: 7509885
    Abstract: An embodiment provides a shift inhibitor apparatus. At least a portion of the range actuating assembly is moveable between a range first ratio and a range second ratio. The portion of the range actuating assembly is moveable, at least in part, in response to a fluid pressure. The range chamber is selectively in fluid communication with a vent. The shift inhibitor includes a main section neutral interlock having an interlock chamber. At least a portion of the main section neutral interlock is moveable between a first condition and a second condition. The interlock chamber is selectively in fluid communication with the vent. The range chamber can be exhausted such that the range section is selectively switched from the first ratio to the second ratio. The interlock chamber can be exhausted such that the main section neutral interlock is selectively switched from the first condition to the second condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Gerlofs, Dave Stevens, Mark Hirsch, Charles Bradley, Michael J. Huggins, Gerard F. Smith, Michael E. Lemon
  • Patent number: 6878097
    Abstract: A system and method for completing an automatic up-shift during an engine progressive governor event in a controller-assisted, manually shifted compound transmission system (10) and splitter shift control therefor. Auxiliary splitter section (16B) shifts are automatically implemented by a splitter shifter (28) under commands (56) from a controller (48). The controller (48) overrides the engine governor control and controls engine torque to approach, and preferably reach a zero torque condition and bring the transmission to a splitter-neutral condition to enable an automatic up-shift when the splitter button has been selected or lever shift has been moved by the operator. Depending on the type of shift event, the transmission will automatically complete the upshift or the operator can manually complete the upshift after engine synchronization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: Michael E. Lemon
  • Patent number: 6875155
    Abstract: A system and method for completing an automatic up-shift during an engine progressive governor event in a controller-assisted, manually shifted compound transmission system (10) and splitter shift control therefor. Auxiliary splitter section (16B) shifts are automatically implemented by a splitter shifter (28) under commands (56) from a controller (48). The controller (48) overrides the engine governor control and controls engine torque to approach, and preferably reach a zero torque condition and bring the transmission to a splitter-neutral condition to enable an automatic up-shift when the splitter button has been selected or lever shift has been moved by the operator. Depending on the type of shift event, the transmission will automatically complete the upshift or the operator can manually complete the upshift after engine synchronization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Wadas, Michael E. Lemon
  • Patent number: 6840126
    Abstract: A control for enhanced range shifting in a computer (48) assisted vehicular compound transmission having a main section (16A) shifted by a manually operated shift lever (31) and a range section (16B) shifted in response to operation of a range shift selector, such as sensing shift lever (31) passing through a predetermined actuation point (AR) in the shift pattern. During a compound up-shift, if the vehicle reaches a speed greater than a predetermined value during a coasting condition and the shift lever is in a low range neutral position, then the range section up-shift is automatically completed without undue wear or damage to the range section synchronized clutch (130). It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Al C. Stine, Michael E. Lemon, David L. Wadas, Yeidei Wang
  • Publication number: 20040242372
    Abstract: A system and method for completing an automatic up-shift during an engine progressive governor event in a controller-assisted, manually shifted compound transmission system (10) and splitter shift control therefor. Auxiliary splitter section (16B) shifts are automatically implemented by a splitter shifter (28) under commands (56) from a controller (48). The controller (48) overrides the engine governor control and controls engine torque to approach, and preferably reach a zero torque condition and bring the transmission to a splitter-neutral condition to enable an automatic up-shift when the splitter button has been selected or lever shift has been moved by the operator. Depending on the type of shift event, the transmission will automatically complete the upshift or the operator can manually complete the upshift after engine synchronization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Michael E. Lemon
  • Publication number: 20040242373
    Abstract: A system and method for completing an automatic up-shift during an engine progressive governor event in a controller-assisted, manually shifted compound transmission system (10) and splitter shift control therefor. Auxiliary splitter section (16B) shifts are automatically implemented by a splitter shifter (28) under commands (56) from a controller (48). The controller (48) overrides the engine governor control and controls engine torque to approach, and preferably reach a zero torque condition and bring the transmission to a splitter-neutral condition to enable an automatic up-shift when the splitter button has been selected or lever shift has been moved by the operator. Depending on the type of shift event, the transmission will automatically complete the upshift or the operator can manually complete the upshift after engine synchronization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: David L. Wadas, Michael E. Lemon