Patents by Inventor Paul F. Flanagan

Paul F. Flanagan 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).

  • Piezoelectric composite brake pedal feel emulating system
    Publication number: 20070296268
    Abstract: A pedal feel emulating system including a brake pedal fixedly mounted to a surface, the brake pedal including at least one piezoelectric material, and an electrical power source connected to the brake pedal to supply electrical energy to the piezoelectric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Schuyler S. Shaw, Paul F. Flanagan
  • Pedal emulator assembly and method
    Publication number: 20040040408
    Abstract: A pedal emulator assembly and method for a motor vehicle. The assembly includes at least one pedal for generating a dynamic reaction force against an applied pedal force. The pedal is deformed as a result of the applied pedal force. The assembly further includes at least one sensor operably attached to the pedal for estimating the applied pedal force based on the pedal deformation. The method includes deforming at least one pedal with an applied pedal force. A dynamic reaction force is generated against the applied pedal force with the pedal. The applied pedal force is estimated based on the pedal deformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Schuyler S. Shaw, Paul F. Flanagan
  • POWERED PARK BRAKE RELEASE ALGORITHM
    Publication number: 20030036838
    Abstract: Apparatus, method and program product that controls the release of an electronically activated parking brake. An algorithm adjusts for cable stretch and limits the occurrence of over-release and wheel drag within the brake system. A controller monitors force incident on an actuator during a brake release operation. When a preset load is indicated, the controlling parameter of the algorithm transitions from force to position control. Once in position control, the controller uses previous position measurements and equipment specific constants to calculate a release point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Pfeil, Gary C. Fulks, Paul F Flanagan
  • Powered park brake release algorithm
    Patent number: 6522967
    Abstract: Apparatus, method and program product that controls the release of an electronically activated parking brake. An algorithm adjusts for cable stretch and limits the occurrence of over-release and wheel drag within the brake system. A controller monitors force incident on an actuator during a brake release operation. When a preset load is indicated, the controlling parameter of the algorithm transitions from force to position control. Once in position control, the controller uses previous position measurements and equipment specific constants to calculate a release point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Pfeil, Gary C. Fulks, Paul F. Flanagan